Aaron Margolin
@aaron-margolin.bsky.social
Senior Global Brand Manager @ Jazwares FNAF- Pokémon - TBA (Formerly - Halo, Nerf, Cocomelon) - All post/views are my own. (He/Him)
For years this was a dream item for the team to develop. I can’t believe they’re finally here!
Congrats to the entire Pokémon team for (finally!) bringing the Squirtle Squad to plush form! Incredible job to all the designers (plush and packaging) involved!
Congrats to the entire Pokémon team for (finally!) bringing the Squirtle Squad to plush form! Incredible job to all the designers (plush and packaging) involved!
July 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
For years this was a dream item for the team to develop. I can’t believe they’re finally here!
Congrats to the entire Pokémon team for (finally!) bringing the Squirtle Squad to plush form! Incredible job to all the designers (plush and packaging) involved!
Congrats to the entire Pokémon team for (finally!) bringing the Squirtle Squad to plush form! Incredible job to all the designers (plush and packaging) involved!
Like what the hell is this
December 23, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Like what the hell is this
But when it comes to composing music for Pokémon, I’m *always* going to try and emulate some aspect of Shinji Miyazaki’s style
For the lead melody I took a “mallet forward” approach as heard on tracks like Miyazaki’s Route 29 arrangement (sans the iconic Miyazaki clarinet/flute combo)
For the lead melody I took a “mallet forward” approach as heard on tracks like Miyazaki’s Route 29 arrangement (sans the iconic Miyazaki clarinet/flute combo)
December 1, 2024 at 8:46 PM
But when it comes to composing music for Pokémon, I’m *always* going to try and emulate some aspect of Shinji Miyazaki’s style
For the lead melody I took a “mallet forward” approach as heard on tracks like Miyazaki’s Route 29 arrangement (sans the iconic Miyazaki clarinet/flute combo)
For the lead melody I took a “mallet forward” approach as heard on tracks like Miyazaki’s Route 29 arrangement (sans the iconic Miyazaki clarinet/flute combo)
Less obvious; the biggest inspiration for this track was Asuka Sakai’s brilliant rearrangement of ‘Katamari on the Rocks’ that she titled ‘Overture II’ for ‘We Love Katamari’
I’m a low-tier composer at best (especially with Jazz) but it was fun riding the inspiration on this.
I’m a low-tier composer at best (especially with Jazz) but it was fun riding the inspiration on this.
December 1, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Less obvious; the biggest inspiration for this track was Asuka Sakai’s brilliant rearrangement of ‘Katamari on the Rocks’ that she titled ‘Overture II’ for ‘We Love Katamari’
I’m a low-tier composer at best (especially with Jazz) but it was fun riding the inspiration on this.
I’m a low-tier composer at best (especially with Jazz) but it was fun riding the inspiration on this.
While I didn’t leave the influence of Shinji Miyazaki entirely behind, for this year’s calendar jingle I decided to do a genre shift towards Jazz.
I specifically (obviously) tried to emulate the shuffles heard in Vince Guaraldi’s ‘Peanuts’ compositions.
I specifically (obviously) tried to emulate the shuffles heard in Vince Guaraldi’s ‘Peanuts’ compositions.
December 1, 2024 at 8:46 PM
While I didn’t leave the influence of Shinji Miyazaki entirely behind, for this year’s calendar jingle I decided to do a genre shift towards Jazz.
I specifically (obviously) tried to emulate the shuffles heard in Vince Guaraldi’s ‘Peanuts’ compositions.
I specifically (obviously) tried to emulate the shuffles heard in Vince Guaraldi’s ‘Peanuts’ compositions.
Since the holidays are here, I’ll share that I had the pleasure of composing the music for our 2024 Pokémon Deluxe Holiday Calendar!
December 1, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Since the holidays are here, I’ll share that I had the pleasure of composing the music for our 2024 Pokémon Deluxe Holiday Calendar!
Any time I feel down, I remember this photo of my girlfriend when she was a child and became an orange belt in Taekwondo.
November 21, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Any time I feel down, I remember this photo of my girlfriend when she was a child and became an orange belt in Taekwondo.
Environment stills from the latest Pokémon figure commercial that I co-wrote.
Over 150 Pokémon in their natural habitats were featured in this spot!
Over 150 Pokémon in their natural habitats were featured in this spot!
November 18, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Environment stills from the latest Pokémon figure commercial that I co-wrote.
Over 150 Pokémon in their natural habitats were featured in this spot!
Over 150 Pokémon in their natural habitats were featured in this spot!
The latest “World Of Pokémon” figure commercial that I co-wrote is now airing!
This is the biggest, most detailed commercial I’ve ever worked on; with over 150 different figures shown.
This is the biggest, most detailed commercial I’ve ever worked on; with over 150 different figures shown.
November 17, 2024 at 3:42 PM
The latest “World Of Pokémon” figure commercial that I co-wrote is now airing!
This is the biggest, most detailed commercial I’ve ever worked on; with over 150 different figures shown.
This is the biggest, most detailed commercial I’ve ever worked on; with over 150 different figures shown.
Locking in on this flight
November 16, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Locking in on this flight
In Florida this week
November 13, 2024 at 7:21 PM
In Florida this week
Years ago when we launched our Halo line, I wrote a series of Stop-Motion shorts with our figures that the incredible DGDX Animations brought to life.
Definitely one of the best projects I’ve lead.
Definitely one of the best projects I’ve lead.
October 18, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Years ago when we launched our Halo line, I wrote a series of Stop-Motion shorts with our figures that the incredible DGDX Animations brought to life.
Definitely one of the best projects I’ve lead.
Definitely one of the best projects I’ve lead.
Intro post!
I’m Aaron, I work at Jazwares as a Senior Global Brand Manager! Most of my time in the toy industry I’ve managed our Pokémon line, but I’ve also worked on Halo, Nerf, and most recently Five Nights at Freddys!
I’m Aaron, I work at Jazwares as a Senior Global Brand Manager! Most of my time in the toy industry I’ve managed our Pokémon line, but I’ve also worked on Halo, Nerf, and most recently Five Nights at Freddys!
October 18, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Intro post!
I’m Aaron, I work at Jazwares as a Senior Global Brand Manager! Most of my time in the toy industry I’ve managed our Pokémon line, but I’ve also worked on Halo, Nerf, and most recently Five Nights at Freddys!
I’m Aaron, I work at Jazwares as a Senior Global Brand Manager! Most of my time in the toy industry I’ve managed our Pokémon line, but I’ve also worked on Halo, Nerf, and most recently Five Nights at Freddys!
Throwback to when I hung out with Hideo Kojima at the Game Awards! Good times.
October 17, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Throwback to when I hung out with Hideo Kojima at the Game Awards! Good times.
Someone collected every Pokémon Environment set we’ve released so far and it struck me how proud I am that we got to make such an untraditional toy line (for the US.)
All credit goes to the beating heart of this series, our designer Alaïa Orlick
All credit goes to the beating heart of this series, our designer Alaïa Orlick
October 17, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Someone collected every Pokémon Environment set we’ve released so far and it struck me how proud I am that we got to make such an untraditional toy line (for the US.)
All credit goes to the beating heart of this series, our designer Alaïa Orlick
All credit goes to the beating heart of this series, our designer Alaïa Orlick
If you’ve ever been curious about my commitment to my job; yes, I do in fact pitch in a complete Pokémon suit.
February 10, 2024 at 3:08 AM
If you’ve ever been curious about my commitment to my job; yes, I do in fact pitch in a complete Pokémon suit.
Posting recent releases by the team:
Our newest plush! Designed by Rebecka Fraire and Alana Fan
Our newest plush! Designed by Rebecka Fraire and Alana Fan
February 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Posting recent releases by the team:
Our newest plush! Designed by Rebecka Fraire and Alana Fan
Our newest plush! Designed by Rebecka Fraire and Alana Fan
Chicago visit post #1
November 21, 2023 at 11:13 PM
Chicago visit post #1
In 2018 I was brought into the Wicked Cool Toys office to be a temporary assistant on the Pokémon toy line.
For months, every week was supposed to be my last.
5 years later and I’m still here, but now I manage the global business.
Here’s to 5 years of making Pokémon toys🎉
For months, every week was supposed to be my last.
5 years later and I’m still here, but now I manage the global business.
Here’s to 5 years of making Pokémon toys🎉
October 26, 2023 at 9:52 PM
In 2018 I was brought into the Wicked Cool Toys office to be a temporary assistant on the Pokémon toy line.
For months, every week was supposed to be my last.
5 years later and I’m still here, but now I manage the global business.
Here’s to 5 years of making Pokémon toys🎉
For months, every week was supposed to be my last.
5 years later and I’m still here, but now I manage the global business.
Here’s to 5 years of making Pokémon toys🎉
!WEEKLY RELEASE POST!
October brings about the year's final major releases in our mainline plastic figures. This wave features some of the characters I’ve been waiting all year to talk about.
New figures Bonsly, Beldum, Alolan Marowak, and Monferno were designed by Niall Westerfield.
October brings about the year's final major releases in our mainline plastic figures. This wave features some of the characters I’ve been waiting all year to talk about.
New figures Bonsly, Beldum, Alolan Marowak, and Monferno were designed by Niall Westerfield.
October 23, 2023 at 3:33 PM
!WEEKLY RELEASE POST!
October brings about the year's final major releases in our mainline plastic figures. This wave features some of the characters I’ve been waiting all year to talk about.
New figures Bonsly, Beldum, Alolan Marowak, and Monferno were designed by Niall Westerfield.
October brings about the year's final major releases in our mainline plastic figures. This wave features some of the characters I’ve been waiting all year to talk about.
New figures Bonsly, Beldum, Alolan Marowak, and Monferno were designed by Niall Westerfield.
Well, it only took 7 years
October 21, 2023 at 9:06 PM
Well, it only took 7 years