Bleacher Creatures (toys)
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Bleacher Creatures (founded 2011) is an American company producing plush figures of licensed personalities from sports and entertainment. The company has produced toys of over 1000 different figures, and also produces wigs, masks, and capes with licensed logos.
The company was founded[where?] in 2011 by Matthew Hoffman, a sports-licensed industry veteran,[clarification needed] beginning with licensed plush likenesses of famous athletes marketed for children. Bleacher Creatures first player that they released was a 14" version of Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley.
The company holds licensing deals with companies including the National Football League, National Basketball Association, World Wrestling Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Brothers, and MGM Studios. Their products have global distribution, and plush figure sales in excess of three million units.[citation needed]
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- Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/8/2014, Bleacher Creatures enjoying plush life with mini-versions of athletes, Author Diane Mastrull
- License Magazine, 11/17/2014,NFLPI Highlights Bleacher Creatures
- Licensing Magazine, 9/12/2014, DC Comics Characters Get Plush Line
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