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Finfun Catalog Spring16prev spring | summer 2016 SEEN ON -The Wall Street Journal | August 2015 250 MILLION ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT -Fast Company CONTENTS: | September 2015 3-4 : Who & Why Fin Fun 9 : Packaging Options 5-6 : Mermaidens Mermaid Tails 10 : Shark Fin 7 : Sparkle Costume Tails 11-12 : Swimwear 8 : Toddler Mermaid Tails 13-14 : Accessories Who is Fin Fun? Why Fin Fun? WHO TheWHY Original, PATENTED Mermaid Monofin Our exclusive monofin insert is custom engineered from a highly advanced material which provides strength and rigidity, while being extremely light and Fin Fun Mermaid was started in 2010 by Idahoan grandmother, Karen Browning, flexible. This gives the monofin and mermaid tail the incredible, realistic when her granddaughter asked her to make her a swimmable mermaid tail. motion you have dreamed of. The neoprene sleeve makes it possible for feet of virtually any size to comfortably wear our monofin. Watch the video to the right to see a Fin Fun monofin in action! You will experience a new level of Fin Fun Mermaid is still a family owned and operated business based out of Idaho mermaiding power as you glide through the water with the best mermaid Falls, Idaho. monofin on the market! But the best part of all? Our new monofin insert is partially made using recycled plastics which would otherwise be littering earth's beautiful seas. With our patented design, there is no other monofin like Most Fin Fun products are still made in the USA. it on the market. Fin Fun Mermaid owns the patent to their swimmable spandex mermaid tail and Safety is Our #1 Priority monofin design. Fin Fun has pioneered the safest swimmable mermaid tail on the market. Our open bottom design allows for quick access to feet and legs. Removing the monofin from your feet is simple and fast. Just a light tug, a kick and you're out! In the US, Fin Fun sells primarily online and to exclusive retail boutiques. Select We have made videos to help mermaids, young and old, feel comfortable and distributorships are available in other countries worldwide. confident in their tails. Learn how to become Mermaid Tail Ready by watching our mermaid tail safety videos! Fin Fun ships product worldwide—to over 180 countries as of September, 2015. Unique, Realistic Designs Fin Fun mermaid tails are custom printed designs, made out of the same kind Fin Fun mermaid tails have been seen on celebrities such as Kim Kardashian’s of fabric as a swimsuit, making them lightweight and quick to dry! Our monofin daughter, North, Channing Tatum’s wife, Jenna & daughter, Everly; on TV shows is buoyancy neutral, which means you won't be weighed down or feel like such as Disney’s Jessie; and many stars of popular YouTube channels such as Cute you're fighting your feet floating up, helping you to swim fast like a mermaid! Girl’s Hairstyles, Seven Super Girls, Niki + Gabi, and more. Breathable Fabric & Lightweight Monofin Fin Fun mermaid tails are stretchy and sleek to allow maximum comfort & finfun.com | finfriends.com beauty while mermaiding or lounging on the shore. We use breathable fabric that allows water and air to pass right through. With a combined weight of only 1.5 lbs, your tail and monofin won't weigh you down. 3 4 MERMAIDMermaiden’s TAILS Collection The 3D print gives the tail a realistic mermaid look ZOEY’S CRYSTAL’S AUSSIE GREEN ARCTIC BLUE Designed for water use. Goes great with these tops: Goes great with these tops: (GB) (AB) Superior quality print that lasts in chlorinated pools WAVERLEE’S JIA’S MALIBU PINK ASIAN MAGENTA Machine washable Goes great with these tops: Goes great with these tops: (MP) (AM) Lightweight, breathable, poly spandex blend ZOEY’S AUSSIE GREEN Each color is associated with a SERENA’S BRYNN’S character found on the Fin Fun RAINBOW REEF CELTIC GREEN blog: www.finfriends.com Goes great with these tops: Goes great with these tops: (RR) (CG) DESTINY’S SCARLET’S TROPICAL SUNRISE RIO RED DESTINY’S TROPICAL SUNRISE Goes great with these tops: Goes great with these tops: (TS) (RIO) ONOFIN Tail Size 06 08 10 12 AXS AS AM M IN SEE PAGE 13 FOR ED C TIP PROTECTOR T L MSRP $124.95 $129.95 $134.95 N U E D T E A BACKPACK BUNDLE PACKAGING D ALSO AVAILABLE P ! OBSIDIAN’S SKU: RTL2-(COLOR)-MFBP-(SIZE) BARRACUDA BLACK BASIC PACKAGING SKU: RTL2-(COLOR)-MF-(SIZE) GOES GREAT WITH (BB) SHARK FIN SEE PAGE 9 FOR PACKAGING OPTIONS SEE PAGE: 10 5 finfun.com | finfriends.com RIO RED & BARRACUDA BLACK ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN RETAIL PACKAGING 6 Costume Tails Toddler Tails OPEN BOTTOM Sparkle foil (AG) (MP) (RR) (CG) Better as a costume, because of tendancy to fade in water ZOEY’S WAVERLEE’S SERENA’S BRYNN’S AUSSIE GREEN MALIBU PINK RAINBOW REEF CELTIC GREEN Sparkle will diminish with time and use. Not machine washable (AB) (AM) (TS) (RIO) CRYSTAL’S JIA’S DESTINY’S SCARLET’S ARCTIC BLUE ASIAN MAGENTA TROPICAL SUNRISE RIO RED Lightweight, breathable, spandex, nylon and foil blend PASSION PINK Less expensive than Mermaiden brand mermaid tails TOP LEFT: MEDITERRANEAN SEA SPARKLE Note: Sparkle tails do not come in retail packaing. $ BOTTOM LEFT: WAVERLEE’S MALIBU PINK COMBO & ZOEY’S AUSSIE GREEN SWIMWEAR BARRACUDA BLACK ALSO AVAILABLE (COLOR BB) ED MONO T FIN EN T IN Tail Size 03 05 A C P L U MSRP $54.95 D E D SKU: TL2-(COLOR)-(SIZE) ! MEDITERRANEAN SEA ARIEL GREEN ARIEL GREEN PASSION PINK ARIEL GREEN PURPLE SKY PASSION PINK MEDITERRANEAN SEA PURPLE SKY SERENA’S Tail Size 06 08 10 12 AXS AS AM RAINBOW REEF MSRP $114.95 $119.95 $124.95 TODDLER TAILS ARE INTENDED FOR DRESS UP AND DO NOT CONTAIN A MONOFIN SKU: TL-(COLOR)-MF-(SIZE) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN RETAIL PACKAGING 7 Mermaidens Collection mermaid tails. finfun.com | finfriends.com 8 PACKAGING Packaging Options Shark Fin BEST VALUE BACKPACK BUNDLE Designed for the best impression, the Fin Fun Mermaidens backpack packaging includes both a Mermaid Tail and Monofin along with a fun backpack. Designed specifically to hold and carry both the tail and monofin, this added value is sure to be a hit. BASIC PACKAGE This simplistic design has high shelf visibility. Displaying the tail design beautifully this SHARK FIN BAG INCLUDED! packaging option shows engaging information for both child and parent while still retaining BACK a clean aesthetic. Shark Fin SKU: SF-01-BK Available in both Pro & Jr Monofin sizes engineered for the smallest possible footrpint. FRONT $39.95 RETAIL PACKAGING OBSIDIANS ONLINE PACKAGING BARRACUDA BLACK TAIL TAIL SIZING Tail Size 06 08 10 12 AXS AS AM -Online direct packaging -Tail contained in organza bag MSRP $124.95 $129.95 $134.95 -Easy to store and ship multiple quantities TALK TO YOUR SALES REP ABOUT SKU: RTL2-BB-MF-SIZE RASHGUARD TOP & BOTTOM 9 finfun.com | finfriends.com 10 SWIMWEAR Solid Tops SCALES Complete the Mermaid Look! Bikini Bottom Tankini Top Bikini Top Mermaid Sarong SKU: BT2-(COLOR)-(SIZE) SKU: TPT1-(COLOR)-(SIZE) SKU: TPB2-(COLOR)-(SIZE) SKU: AC-SG(SIZE)-(COLOR) ZOEY’S Available Colors: AUSSIE GREEN Tropical Sunrise (TS) Arctic Blue (AB) Aussie Green (AG) Asian Magenta (AM) Celtic Green (CG) Malibu Pink (MP) Rio Red (RIO) Rainbow Reef (RR) Mediterranean Sea (MS) Ariel Green (AG) Passion Pink (PP) Purple Sky (PT) Tankini Tops (Girl & Women sizes) Bikini Tops (Girl & Women sizes) XS S M L XL WSX WS WM XS S M L XL WSX WS WM $34.95 $37.95 $29.95 $34.95 Bikini Bottoms (Girl & Women sizes) Mermaid Sarongs (Kid & Adult sizes) XS S M L XL WSX WS WM K A $19.95 $17.95 $17.95 Size Charts available online at www.nfun.com/size-charts TM Clamshell Tankini Top Clamshell Bikini Top Sea Wave Bikini Top SKU: TPT6-(COLOR)-(SIZE) SKU: TPB5-(COLOR)-(SIZE) SKU: TPB8-(COLOR)-(SIZE) Available Colors: Dark Blue (DB) Light Blue (BL) Dark Purple (PU) Light Purple (LPU) Pink (PK) Yellow (YL) 11 finfun.com | finfriends.com 12 Mermaid Accessories COMING SOON Coming Soon CUDDLE TAIL BLANKETS | Kid & Adult Sizing Small Doll Tail & Top American Girl Doll Tail & Top Headwraps SKU: DB-(COLOR) SKU: DL-(COLOR) SKU: AC-S2-(COLOR) $14.95 $15.95 $10.95 Mermaid Tail Blanket Mermaid Tail Blanket Penguin Blanket Available Doll Tail & Headwrap Colors: Aquamarine Pink/Teal Tropical Sunrise (TS) Asian Magenta (AM) Celtic Green (CG) Arctic Blue (AB) Purple Sky (PT) Mediterranean Sea (MS) Rainbow Reef (RR) Rio Red (RIO) Malibu Pink (MP) Aussie Green (AG) Ariel Green (AG) Passion Pink (PP) ACCESSORIES NEW Available Colors: Blue (BL) Green (GR) Mermaidens Logo I’m a Mermaid Waverlee’s Treasure Necklace Pendant Locket Pink (PK) PROTECT YOUR TAIL Red/Black (RIO) Backpack Mermaiden Tote Bag TIP PROTECTOR TAPE SKU: AC-BP-01 SKU: AC-T1-(COLOR) $7.95 $19.95 $34.95 NEW TOWEL DESIGNS Mermaidens Always Be a Mermaid Fin Friends Beach Towel Beach Towel Beach Towel SKU: AC-TW-MM SKU: AC-TW-TX1 SKU: AC-TW-FF MERMAID APPAREL $17.95 $17.95 $17.95 13 finfun.com | finfriends.com 14 .com.
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