ANNE GEDDES PLUSH (COMMONWEALTH TOY CO.)
Beautiful 9” plush in stunning packaging, based on Anne Geddes’ brand photographs.
ANNE GEDDES
One of the world’s most respected and recognized photographers, Anne creates images that are iconic, award winning and beloved. Like no photographer before her, her imagery singularly captures the beauty, purity and vulnerability of children embodying her deeply held belief that each and every child must be “protected, nurtured and loved”.
Anne’s work has been published in over 84 countries and translated into 24 languages, with over 19 million books and 13 million calendars sold. A multiple New York Times bestselling author, and European awarded, Anne’s photography has been treasured, enjoyed and respected by many generations.
In 2017 Anne was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame joining a select International group of photography elites.
Anne also lives her message as a Global Advocate for children, working alongside the United Nation’s Foundation, the March of Dimes and campaigning for awareness of meningococcal disease.
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Refer to Anne Geddes deck, and our one-pager, which will give an idea of our partners. Toy products are just arriving at retail in the U.S., Canada and Australia, particularly the Puzzles and Gelli Mats, which have mass distribution. (TCG Toys Anne Geddes Deck/Product Catalog is also attached). In 1996, Anne published her first of two NY Times Bestsellers, Into the Garden. Following the release of the book, and for several years after, sales of Anne Geddes merchandise exceeded $40 million per year. Our plush licensee, Commonwealth Toy, is selling 9” Plush and 12” 20th Anniversary Series Plush. The product is in specialty only, not mass market. Also released this year, a range of clothing created with the Nicklaus Children's Hospital available on Walmart.com, with all profits going back to the hospital. The clothing features items that protects babies from insects, UV rays and over-heating. Late last year saw the launch of Anne Geddes ‘Put Your Baby in The Picture’ series at The Picture People, available now in 76 BuyBuy Baby locations across the US.
Anne’s ‘fans’, including collectors and social media followers (1 million), are passionate about her work! Check out the comments to this video that Anne posted last week on Facebook about the new Anne Geddes Plush toys. https://www.facebook.com/annegeddes/videos/401556294052088/
Arguably the most famous infant and baby photographer of all-time, Anne Geddes is renowned world-wide for her iconic, award winning images. Her work can be found in over 84 countries, in 24 languages, with 19 million books and 13 million calendars sold. With over $1 Billion in global sales, Anne’s work is immediately recognizable across multiple generations. Anne has a loyal and active social media fan-base, with millennial women aged 25-34 her largest audience. A key example of this is when Anne posted about an upcoming New York shoot, seeking babies to participate. The post reached over 982,000 people, with 36,205 comments and shares. From that one post, over 4000 moms registered their babies in the New York area. Over the past year, Anne has been honored with numerous awards, including her induction into the Photography Hall of Fame. Like no photographer before, her imagery singularly captures the beauty, purity and vulnerability of children embodying her deeply held belief that each and every child must be “protected, nurtured and loved”. Anne Geddes is a globally trusted and loved brand, reflecting a deep emotional connection. Lovemarks measure the love and brand loyalty consumers have for specific brands. “Lovemarks reach your heart as well as your mind, creating an intimate, emotional connection that you just can’t live without”, says Kevin Roberts, former Saatchi & Saatchi global CEO and creator of Lovemarks. Anne is also a philanthropist and well known activist for multiple children’s causes.
