Power Rangers Samurai and McDonald's have teamed up to offer hot new toys inspired by the #1 kids action series in Happy Meals at participating locations throughout North America. Power Rangers fans visiting participating McDonald's restaurants between Friday, September 16 and Thursday, October 13 will receive one of eight limited edition power-packed toys. This new collaboration brings a mix of action figures and role-play items where kids can recreate high-action moves in the palms of their hands and inspire active, healthy play.

The partnership between these two iconic brands began in 1994 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Happy Meal. Over fifteen years later, today's collaboration focuses on positive lifestyle choices, including fun fitness and balanced eating for America's youth, and coincides with the roll-out of McDonald's new Happy Meal, that now includes apple slices in every Happy Meal purchased. Check your local McDonald's restaurant to find out when the Power Rangers toys will be bringing the power to your neighborhood!

With a history that spans nearly 20 years, the iconic Power Rangers are still at the pinnacle of popular culture. Website Crushable cites their ever-changing forms as a reason for the brand's pop culture staying power, drawing comparisons to the chameleon-style of popular music stars of today including Katy Perry, Rihanna, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga.

The Yellow and Green Samurai Rangers made waves in the media this month with feature articles in Fitness and Twist!

Fitness Magazine's Fit Stop Blog featured a Q&A with Power Rangers Samurai star Brittany Pirtle in celebration of the Power Rangers' continued dedication to inspire kids to be healthy and active. As a former competitive cheerleader and yoga fanatic, Pirtle dished on how she grew up watching The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and her love of acting and fitness. She also chatted about the Power Rangers emPOWER movement, which is encouraging kids nationwide to get fit like the Rangers!

Sharing the spotlight, Power Rangers Samurai heartthrob Hector David, Jr. gave teen magazine Twist the low down on how he has been a Power Rangers fan since he was a kid. He shared how he always dressed up as the Green Ranger for Halloween when he was young, how much he has in common with his character Mike, and how he truly loved shooting the series in New Zealand.

Power Rangers Samurai continues to draw global attention and is now the #1 program on Nickelodeon in the UK since launch for Kids 4 - 9. (Source: TechEdge)

Power Rangers has also launched on Nick channels in other European markets, including: Nick Germany (August 13th) and Nick Netherlands (August 26th).

The Power Rangers Samurai kick off a tour, visiting Entertainer toy stores throughout the UK this month! The Power Rangers will make appearances at several stores including London Westfield, Kingston, Milton Keynes, Birmingham and Manchester Arndale. Power Rangers fans will have a chance to meet the Rangers and win special prizes during the appearances. Look for further retail appearances by the Rangers across Europe this fall!

Paul Frank's celebration of Vogues Fashion's Night Out was truly "the best night ever!" The West Hollywood event space was transformed into a disco-themed pop-up shop complete with cocktails and candy bars, a henna station, and the hottest new Paul Frank clothing and accessories.

Attendees packed the intimate space and spilled out onto the streets of West Hollywood. DJ Bobby Tang got the party started with some great tunes from the 90s and when celebrity DJ Taryn Manning took hold of the turn tables, the crowd went wild.

Celebrity guests included, Lori Loughlin, Aubrey O'Day, iSquare, Steph Jones, James Kyson Lee, E.B. Wright, Abraham McDonald, and Manny Guevara. Guests and gawkers lined the red carpet area to get the perfect shot of the VIPs as they arrived.

The successful event quickly reached maximum capacity with a crowd of people out front waiting anxiously to get in. Everyone enjoyed the Paul Frank fun and guests seemed convinced that it truly was The Best Night Ever!

Paul Frank hit Las Vegas for a week of Sin-sational fashion fun at Magic! Utilizing the Paul Frank Winnebago as one of the most unique booth spaces on the show floor, conference attendees were wow'd by the exhibit and product offerings.

Sky-high balloons featuring Julius' face towered over the Winnebago, so that attendees on the second floor of the convention center were drawn to the brand's presence at the show. Those who visited the Winnebago were able to check out the latest and greatest Paul Frank clothing, pet products, back-to-school items, a retrospective museum and more.

Word of the Winnebago spread beyond the MAGIC attendees as Paul Frank's awesome exhibit was featured in BizBash as part of a photo wrap-up of the convention. You can view the piece in full along with the photos here:

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The Academy of Awesome tour got the party started at the Hard Rock Hotel when Julius and the gang stopped by RELOAD, the hotel's popular new pool party, on Friday, August 26. Over 1,500 people rocked out to the battle of the bands musical performances, served it up at the ping-pong station, silk-screened Paul Frank t-shirts and stopped by the decked-out Winnebago.

Hard Rock Hotel guests were lined up outside the Winnebago to escape the heat and check out the social media and listening stations while also getting a sneak peek at the latest offerings from Paul Frank! VIP guests received Paul Frank silk-screened tote bags that came with accessories and flip-flops. In addition, Paul Frank hosted a Facebook contest prior to the event, where one lucky winner (out of tons of entrees!) won access to a VIP cabana to enjoy with five AWESOME friends during the tour stop.

With the school year upon us, parents and kids are clamoring for the hottest in school couture. According to Redbook Magazine, who recently featured the hot pink Julius backpack, this item is a back-pack-to-school must-have for kids.

Focus Magazine featured Paul Frank's signature eyewear in the magazine's most recent issue. Featured among other top eyewear brands such as Tom Ford and Montblanc, Paul Frank was the brightest sight on the page.

In the August issue of People Magazine, the Paul Frank "My Excuse To Travel" sunglasses were featured as a favorite item for Twilight star, Ashley Greene. These shades are a perfect fit for anyone who wants to look stylish while on-the-go!

Paul Frank eyewear was all over the Internet this summer! PageDaily.com caught style icon Reese Witherspoon out and about wearing her favorite Paul Frank shades.

BettyConfidential.com featured Paul Frank sunglasses as the perfect accessory for any summer hair-do, while Refinery29.com featured the shades as the perfect fashion item for clumsy folks.

Billie Dane, daughter of "McSteamy" Eric Dane and his wife Rebecca Gayheart, was recently spotted around the playground sporting her favorite stylish Julius Tee.

Also rocking Paul Frank was little fashionista-in-training Valentina Pinault. The daughter of fashion icon Salma Hayek and luxury brands businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, Valentina shows that she already has an eye for the hottest styles! She was recently spotted wearing the new Paul Frank Kids Skurvy tee while enjoying an ice cream cone in New York City. Even celeb kids can't get enough of Paul Frank!

Saban Brands Israel selected 100 lucky teens to act as brand ambassadors for Paul Frank through Facebook. These teens were asked to change their profile picture to a picture of Julius' shadow. After clicking LIKE and joining the Fan page, teens earned access to the "design your own Julius" application where they had the opportunity to create their own photo of the iconic monkey. The first place image designer was awarded a dream prize, including a trip to Berlin to shop at an official Paul Frank store, and, the top 99 runners-up each won different Paul Frank Back to School products.

In Israel, thousands downloaded and designed through the app and hundreds of thousands were exposed to the status updates of the Paul Frank Facebook page. Come visit for yourself!

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Paul Frank wrapped up its European music festival season with a stop at the rockin' Camp Bestival in the UK. 20,000 people attended the sold out family-friendly event, which was held at the iconic Lulworth Castle in Dorset, England. To experience all the Paul Frank fun for yourself, watch the video here:

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