SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a leading distributor and fulfillment partner of entertainment and pop culture collectibles, is thrilled to announce the release of three new Collector-Edition Handmade by Robots™ vinyl figures featuring the iconic Leatherface from the legendary horror film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. This release coincides with Texas Chain Saw Day, a nationwide theatrical celebration honoring the film’s enduring legacy and influence.

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Crafted in Handmade by Robots’ signature “knit-look” aesthetic, the Leatherface figures appear as if hand-stitched, while constructed from high-quality vinyl and will be available starting August 18, 2025, offering fans a unique collectible to commemorate this special day.

“We are excited to celebrate Texas Chain Saw Day with the release of these Collector-Edition Leatherface figures,” said Tony Moyers, SVP Collectibles of Alliance Entertainment. “Fans of horror and vinyl collectibles alike won’t want to miss this unique release, which pays homage to one of the most influential films in the genre. Collect them all before they disappear into the woods!”

The Leatherface launch is part of a broader 2025 roadmap for Handmade by Robots, which Alliance acquired in December 2024. Since the acquisition, Alliance has rapidly expanded the brand’s retail footprint and licensing pipeline. Major new figure releases slated for the second half of 2025 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.

Forward Looking Statements

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For investor inquiries, please contact:

Dave Gentry
RedChip Companies, Inc.
1-407-644-4256
AENT@redchip.com

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