Bleacher Creatures™ Announces 2012 NFL Player Plush Collection

Bleacher Creatures™ Announces 2012 NFL Player Plush Collection

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA. – August 14, 2012 – Following the great response to Bleacher Creature’s launch of NFL player plush in 2011, the 2012 roster of players has been revealed.

“After a successful launch in 2011, now that there is a following of collectors and kids, we wanted the new player roster to include a diverse roster of NFL stars,” said Matthew Hoffman of Bleacher Creatures.

“Our lineup of NFL player plush characters turns your favorite players into your kids’ favorite toys, encouraging fun, inspiration and play.”

Regarding the evolution of the product design Hoffman said. “We received feedback to try to create more realistic interpretations of the players, rather than the cartoon character approach.  I am very excited to showcase the design advances we have made to capture the personalities of each player.”

The Bleacher Creatures 2012 NFL Player Plush Collection includes:

Peyton Manning- Denver Broncos QB

Jay Cutler-Chicago Bears QB

Andy Dalton-Cincinnati Bengals QB

Larry Fitzgerald-Arizona Cardinals WR

Eli Manning-New York Giants QB (Second Edition)

Rob Gronkowski-New England Patriots TE

Brett Keisel-Pittsburgh Steelers LB

Bleacher Creatures™ was founded by Matthew Hoffman, a sports licensing industry veteran who was formerly an executive with GSI Commerce and Majestic Athletic. When his young children turned out to be sports fans, Hoffman realized that there was an opportunity in the $20+ billion dollar US toy market to engage kids who love watching their favorite teams and players in action.

Hoffman created a line of plush versions of today’s biggest sports stars so kids can connect to their favorite teams and players with imaginative play. The new line of NFL Bleacher Creatures plush, along with their cheerleader plush and dress-up category launches August 15th.

For more information about Bleacher Creatures, please check out their website at www.bleachercreaturetoys.com.

Contact:  Matthew Hoffman-President and CEO Bleacher Creatures LLC

Phone: 484-534-2398

Twitter: @bcreaturetoys

Facebook: Bleacher Creatures Toys

About Bleacher Creatures LLC:

BLEACHER CREATURES is an innovative sports licensing manufacturer and marketer that produces a variety of children’s toys through partnerships with the professional sports leagues.

Bleacher Creatures creates, develops, and delivers trend-relevant products providing toys, dress-up accessories and collectibles to young sports fans – and those fans who are young-at-heart.

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