Bleacher Creatures (toys)

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 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania in the year 2011 by Matthew Hoffman, a sports-licensed industry veteran,[clarification needed] beginning with licensed plush likenesses of famous athletes marketed for children.[1] Bleacher Creatures first player that they released was a 14 in (360 mm) 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, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Warner Brothers, and MGM Studios.[1][2] As of 2016 they were selling more than 1 million dolls a year.[3] In 2018 they were acquired by Uncanny Brands, with the Bleacher Creatures name continuing to be used.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Mastrull, Diane (December 7, 2014). "Bleacher Creatures enjoying plush life with mini-versions of athletes". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "DC Comics Superheroes Get Cuddly As Bleacher Creatures". comicbook.com. September 12, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Kavilanz, Parija (February 12, 2016). "Donald Trump to Bleacher Creatures: You're not making my doll". CNN. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "Uncanny Brands Acquires Bleacher Creatures". licenseglobal.com. April 6, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2024.