Tokyopop has announced that Antioch Publishing has received a license to create bookmarks based on the Rave Master property.  Aimed at boys 6-16, the Rave Master anime series is currently part of the Cartoon Network's Saturday Toonami lineup, but will go daily at some point this fall (see 'Tokyopop Revs Up Rave Master').  Antioch plans to start its Rave Master Bookmark collection with two beaded offerings, one featuring the series' teen hero, Haru, while the other pictures his energetic sidekick, Ellie.  The first two Rave Master Bookmarks should be available in early 2005 and Antioch plans to issue additional designs later in the year.

In addition to the Rave Master anime and manga releases (both of which come from Tokyopop), a plethora of Rave Master merchandise is heading to market.  Other key licensees include Hasbro (action figures, games, accessories), Avalanche (calendars), Dark Horse (squishy toys), Jay Franco and Sons (bedding and towels), Mad Engine (t-shirts and sweatshirts), and Toy Quest (motion-activated games).