The Knicks also topped the team merchandise sales list.

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Trade publication The Licensing Letter today released its second annual list of the best-selling licensed entertainment character merchandise, based on 2011 retail sales in North America.

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No matter where you are, you can buy cute Muttville merchandise and you can make a donation (either cash or something on the wish list).

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To form our list, we looked at income from record sales, touring, endorsements, merchandise sales and other ventures.

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Using data representing royalties reported between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 on all collegiate merchandise sold on behalf of CLC-represented institutions, the University of Texas tops this list for the 6th consecutive year as the top selling institution.

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One other company on the top ten list that seems decidedly unsexy: Coyote Logistics in Chicago, an outfit that matches empty trucks with merchandise that needs to be shipped.

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