WWE® AND
THE BRIDGE DIRECT UNVEIL
NEW
CONSTRUCTION TOY LINE
STAMFORD, Conn., May 8, 2013 – WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced an exclusive, multi-year agreement with toy manufacturer The Bridge Direct to develop and market construction toys based on WWE events and characters. The agreement marks the first time WWE will enter the construction toy category.
Targeted to
WWE fans between the ages of 4 and 14, the comprehensive line includes figures,
accessories, and construction bricks to “build your own” playsets, which bring
WWE’s action-packed events and Superstars to life.
“We are
excited to partner with The Bridge Direct and bring
WWE’s new construction line to market for the first time,” said Casey Collins,
Executive Vice President of Consumer Products, WWE. “The new product line will
provide the youngest members of the WWE Universe with an entirely new way to
engage with our brand, further cementing their connection to
WWE.”
“WWE is one
of the greatest sports entertainment franchises in the market today,” said Jay
Foreman, President and CEO of The Bridge Direct. “We are thrilled to partner
with WWE on an exciting product line that offers a compelling and interactive
way for young fans to engage with one of their favorite entertainment
franchises.”
The WWE construction
toys are expected to begin rolling out at major mass retailers in Spring 2014.
About
WWE:
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:
WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global
entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and
deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed
to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view,
digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming is broadcast in more
than 150 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 650 million homes
worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New
York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Istanbul and
Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
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