(FILA North America) - FILA has teamed up with Paramount Consumer Products to launch a special collection of Rocko’s Modern Life footwear, exclusively for FILA.com, Foot Locker and Champs Sports. Adorned with familiar faces from the beloved cartoon, the sneakers bring these well-known characters to life outside the screen with bold colors and branding, as the limited-edition designs highlight the most recognizable traits of Rocko, Heffer, and Filburt.
Rocko’s Modern Life debuted on Nickelodeon in 1993 and this year marks the 30th anniversary of the animated series. Set in the fictional O-Town, it follows the adventures of Rocko and his friends. To continue to appeal to generations new and old, this collaboration offers a fresh take on the classic cartoon.
The FILA x Rocko’s Modern Life collection includes three distinct styles, with FILA’s Renno, Original Fitness and F-13 designs.
RML Rocko x Renno: This silhouette celebrates Rocko, a lovable wallaby and the show’s protagonist. Crafted in nylon and suede, the shoes were designed in a coral hue that is a nod to Rocko’s footwear. The quarter features a vibrant graphic design that mimics the character’s colorful signature shirt. As a finishing touch, the sneakers are playfully embellished with images of Rocko and his dog Spunky.
RML Heffer x F-13: Crafted in red, light yellow and lavender hues, this special sneaker captures the colors of Rocko’s best friend Heffer Wolfe. The high-top shoe includes pony hair detailing on the strap and red and purple hues to pay homage to his trademark suspenders and red pants, while the character himself makes an appearance on the FILA flag.
RML Filburt x Original Fitness: This Original Fitness plays on the characteristics of Filburt through its colorway and design elements. Filburt’s turquoise skin and green shell with turquoise ovals are cleverly incorporated into the silhouette, His famous blue glasses appear on the heel, while an image of Filburt can also be seen sitting atop the FILA flag.
All styles include Rocko’s Modern Life and FILA logo treatments on the tongue, heel, upper and sock liners, as well as custom packaging to spotlight each featured character. The Renno styles retail for $100 (men’s), $90 (kids); the Original Fitness for $85 (men’s), $75 (kids); the F-13 for $90 (men’s), $80 (kids).
To bring this collaboration to life and to further connect to the series’ devoted audiences, FILA and Nickelodeon tapped Carlos Alazraqui, who voiced the character of Rocko, to share his memories of playing the character over the past 30 years, while also highlighting the new collaboration.
Beginning on February 28, the FILA x Rocko’s Modern Life collection of men’s and kids footwear will be available ChampsSports.com and Champs Sports locations, while the men’s footwear will also be available on FILA.com, FootLocker.com and Foot Locker locations.
About FILA
Over the last half-century, FILA has been there for iconic moments, accompanying extraordinary individuals in pursuit of sport – those who courageously challenge limits and defy expectations through a seamless combination of power and grace. From its humble textile beginnings in Biella, Italy in 1911 to its historic introduction of color on the tennis court in 1973, the brand has always taken pride in creating designs as bold and breathtaking as its wearers. With a philosophy of innovation and a commitment to performance and sophistication, FILA continues to make a statement with styles that are novel in aesthetic and effective in function. Visit www.FILA.com to see the full collection of apparel and footwear.
About Nickelodeon:
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and Showtime. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. Additionally, Paramount Consumer Products oversees the online direct-to-consumer business for CBS and Showtime programming merchandise, as well as standalone branded ecommerce websites for Star Trek, SpongeBob, South Park, and MTV.
About Foot Locker, Inc.
Foot Locker, Inc. leads the celebration of sneaker and youth culture around the globe through a portfolio of brands including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, atmos, and WSS. With approximately 2,800 retail stores in 28 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as websites and mobile apps, the Company's purpose is to inspire and empower youth culture around the world, by fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating unrivaled experiences at the heart of the global sneaker community. Foot Locker, Inc. has its corporate headquarters in New York.