Mystery Squishy Dumplings Expand into Brand Licensing
8.7.2026, 12:00:00 AM
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8.7.2026, 12:00:00 AM
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Earthbound Brands has been named the exclusive licensing agency for RMS' Mystery Squishy Dumplings, a collectible brand.

With billions of social media views, viral unboxing videos, limited-edition drops and a growing cast of collectible characters, Mystery Squishy Dumplings has become a global phenomenon with more than 40 million units sold worldwide. Earthbound Brands will lead the expansion of Mystery Squishy Dumplings into new product categories spanning toys and games, apparel, accessories, home, food and more, building an evergreen licensing program designed to grow alongside the brand's expanding world of characters and content.
In addition to consumer products, Earthbound will drive licensing opportunities across entertainment, publishing and other strategic brand extensions.
"Few brands capture this level of consumer excitement as quickly as Mystery Squishy Dumplings has," says Jeff Cohen, co-founder and chief executive officer, Earthbound Brands. "The brand has built an incredibly passionate fanbase, and we're excited to build on that momentum through new products that give fans even more ways to engage with the characters they love."
Developed by RMS, a global toy company with more than 40 years of experience creating fun and innovative products, Mystery Squishy Dumplings is sold at leading retailers worldwide including Five Below, Target, Walmart and Amazon.
"It's been incredible to watch Mystery Squishy Dumplings transform from a viral hit into a brand with sustained global demand," says Zack Farber, chief executive officer, RMS International. "We've always believed the brand had the potential to extend far beyond toys, and Earthbound Brands has the expertise to help us build a strategic licensing program that will reach consumers in entirely new ways."

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