DHX Media Ltd. has signed six new licensing deals for Twirlywoos, the preschool series from Ragdoll Productions being produced in association with DHX. Twirlywoos is expected to air on CBeebies, the children's arm of the BBC, in February 2015, with other territories to follow. DHX handles global distribution, merchandising, brand management and marketing for Twirlywoos.

New Twirlywoos licensees secured include Gemma International, for greetings cards and partyware; Ravensburger, for puzzles and games; GB Eye, for posters; Fashion UK, for outerwear; Rainbow Productions, for character costumes; and DreamTex, for bedding. The previously announced anticipated launch date for Twirlywoos toys from Golden Bear, has been moved up from calendar 2016 to calendar fourth quarter of 2015. It is anticipated that Golden Bear will focus at launch on plush and plastics (play-sets/figurines), bath toys and games, and activity products.