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OF UGLYDOLL ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS
Award-Winning Brand Of Distinctive Plush Toy Characters
Comes To Life
In A New VIZ Kids Series Set To Launch Next Summer
In A New VIZ Kids Series Set To Launch Next Summer
VIZ Media has announced
a publishing deal with Pretty Ugly,
LLC, the official licensors of the popular Uglydoll brand, to
develop a brand new series of original graphic novels based on the bestselling
plush character toys. The Uglydoll series
is scheduled to launch Summer of 2013 under the VIZ Kids imprint, and will
carry a rating of ‘A’ for All Ages.
VIZ Media’s UGLYDOLL graphic novel series will transport readers to a diverse universe where “ugly” just means unique and different, and celebrating who you are inside and out is the new beautiful. Join Wage, Babo, OX, Ice-Bat and their Uglydoll pals as they express themselves through laughs, tears, love and adventure!
“Uglydoll is an
iconic pop culture brand that has helped to question and redefine the very definitions
of ugly and cute,” says Beth Kawasaki, Senior Editorial Director. “Each Uglydoll is unique,
and possesses its own distinctive characteristics and personalities that
everyone can relate to. These adorable
and highly original characters will come to life in a series of fun, and funny,
adventures and are sure to find their way into the hearts of readers
everywhere.”
David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim created the first Uglydoll hand-sewn plush
toy in 2001. Since the inception of the first character, Wage™, who David drew
on a love letter to Sun-Min, Uglydoll has evolved into an entire universe of
characters, stories, and products for all ages. Proven sales and retail are evidenced
by the brand constantly winning Best Toy Awards by TIA, Learning Express, Fat
Brain Toys, TD Monthly, Oppenheim, Funfare, Parent’s Choice, iparenting,
Creative Child among others. UGLYDOLL has achieved status
as an ‘evergreen’ property and is merchandised among the biggest brands in the
toy market.
For more
information on Uglydoll, visit www.uglydolls.com.
For more information on VIZ Kids graphic novels and manga, visit VIZKids.com.
