Alliance Entertainment's Handmade by Robots debuts Record Store Day Exclusive Figures
PLANTATION, Fla., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:AENT), a premier distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry, supplying more than 340,000 unique SKUs across music, video, video games, licensed merchandise, and exclusive collectibles to over 35,000 retail and e-commerce storefronts, is thrilled to release the legendary Ozzy Osbourne for their new Record Store Day (RSD) Series. This figure is limited to 2000 units and will be available exclusively at independent record stores on April 18, 2026.
"Record Store Day is the most important celebration of independent music retail," said Tony Moyers, SVP of Collectibles at Alliance Entertainment. "We're thrilled to introduce this Handmade by Robots Record Store Day release with the iconic debut of Ozzy Osbourne. This figure is part of our new RSD Series, with releases planned for every future Record Store Day, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate this moment alongside record stores and collectors alike."
"Record Store Day gives us a powerful opportunity to connect music culture and collectibles in a way that feels authentic to independent retailers," said Ken Glaser, SVP of Sales at Alliance Entertainment. "Since introducing Handmade by Robots at Record Store Day Summer Camp in 2025, we've been focused on expanding the brand's music-related offerings. This debut is just the start, and we see meaningful opportunity to grow the series with future Record Store Day exclusives."
"Record Store Day hasn't done any vinyl figures since the Frank Kozik designed RSD robot figures back in 2011 and Kozik's Nick Cave RSD figure back in 2014, so it's exciting to be able to offer the Ozzy Osbourne RSD figure this year. We're always looking for new ways to have some fun, so Handmade by Robots is a perfect partner." - Michael Kurtz, co-founder Record Store Day
Crafted in Handmade by Robots' signature "knit-look" aesthetic, each figure looks as though it's been hand-stitched yet is precision-molded from high-quality vinyl for lasting display.
Since the acquisition of Handmade by Robots in December 2024, Alliance has rapidly expanded the brand's retail footprint and licensing pipeline. Major new figure releases slated for the second half of 2025 and 2026 include characters from Sanrio, Jurassic World, Peanuts, Sonic the Hedgehog, SpongeBob SquarePants, Toho, and more.
For more information, visit www.handmadebyrobots.com
About Alliance Entertainment
Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ:AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 325,000 unique in-stock SKUs — including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games — Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. The company's growing collectibles portfolio includes Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive licensing partnerships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance is a trusted partner to the world's top entertainment brands and retailers. Our omnichannel platform connects collectors and fans to the products, franchises, and experiences they love — across formats and generations. For more information, visit www.aent.com.
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