Limited-Time Lenses Empower Fans To Meme-Themselves as  Imaginaaation SpongeBob, Surprised Patrick and More

EL SEGUNDO, CA (November 13, 2019) – It’s like a dream come true; for the first time ever, anyone can meme themselves on Snapchat as SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom friends. The exclusively designed lenses are available on Snapchat for a limited time only and feature the most popular characters and iconic meme moments from Nickelodeon’s hit animated series, including Imaginaaation SpongeBob, Surprised Patrick, Handsome Squidward and SpongeGar.

Some Snapchat users will automatically see the SpongeBob SquarePants icon among the selection of lenses, while others can scan a special Snapcode to access the lenses.

SpongeBob SquarePants’ memes are part of the Internet lexicon, and now fans can craft and share their own personalized versions of: being overly happy like Imaginaaation SpongeBob, being shocked like Surprised Patrick or showing both sides of themselves as Public Account vs. Private Account through Handsome Squidward and SpongeGar. The SpongeBob SquarePants memes are available to Snapchat users in the United States through December 22.

How to access lens via Snapcode:

Step 1: Simply open Snapchat and point the camera at the below Snapcode.

Step 2: Press and hold on the Snapcode on your screen to scan it.

Step 3: Once you see the below message, click “Unlock for 1 hour”

Step 4: Have fun! Share with friends, save in your camera roll & post yourself using the lens to your story!

The SpongeBob SquarePants lenses mimic Alpha Group’s 8-inch collectible Masterpiece Memes vinyl figures series.  The collectible toys from Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants global master toy partner, bring to life the fan-favorite show and movie moments that have now become some of the most popular viral memes. Featuring exceptional details and window packaging for collector displays, the Masterpiece Memes figures include Mocking SpongeBob, Imaaagination SpongeBob, Surprised Patrick, SpongeGar and Handsome Squidward, are now available at Amazon, for SRP: $19.99.

SpongeBob SquarePants has emerged as a global pop culture phenomenon since first premiering on Nickelodeon in July 1999. The series has been the most-watched animated program for more than 17 consecutive years, is seen in over 208 countries and translated into more than 55 languages.

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About the Alpha Group

The Alpha Group US is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alpha (Alpha Group Co., Ltd), one of the leading animation and toy companies in China. With a mission of providing engaging entertainment experiences, linking superior animation content with high-quality toys and games for kids and their parents, Alpha takes play seriously. The company’s growing portfolio of brands includes SpongeBob SquarePants, Super Wings, WWE, Infinity Nado, TerraSect, Grrrumball and Sky Rover. Visit www.alphatoys.com for more information.