Pretty Ugly™ and Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc.  partner to create an extensive line of   Bedding and Bath products for UGLYDOLL fans of all ages!

Green Brook, NJ – September, 2014 -“Ugly is the new Beautiful!” This has been Uglydoll’s mantra since its inception 13 years ago.  The notion of embracing one’s individuality has led to the success in becoming an award-winning brand. The Uglydoll™ property includes a fully integrated licensing program. Pretty Ugly, LLC™ is now proud to announce Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. as their newest licensee for line extensions in the bedding, bath and beach product categories to be sold via retailers across North America.

Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the leader in the bedding and bath industry. “We have selected the best of the best to create ensembles so all kids can live in an “Uglyverse” of their own!” says Drew Matilsky, Pretty Ugly’s Managing Partner. “We are extremely excited to partner with Uglydoll. We are looking forward to developing great product for such a fun and unique brand.”

Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Experience, Partnership and Innovation are the roots of Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. and have been for over 60 years. Recognized as the leader in the bedding, bath and beach industry, they have earned their reputation with retailers as the most innovative company for Home Products.

UGLYDOLL& Pretty Ugly, LLC

David Horvath & 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 grown into an entire universe of characters, stories, and products for all ages.

The UGLYDOLL brand was launched in 2002 by Pretty Ugly, LLC in New Jersey. The property is distinguished by David & Sun-Min’s unique aesthetic and voice defining ‘ugly’ as distinctive and unique. The award-winning UGLYDOLL characters appear in a variety of toys, books, apparel, and other licensed products that are available in thousands of stores, worldwide. For more information, please visit www.uglydolls.com.

Uglydoll® and Pretty Ugly™ are registered trademarks of Pretty Ugly, LLC.