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The Hugawugs hit store shelves today!

Wugaboo LLC today announced the launch of its Hugawugs product line in the US. The Hugawugs are a family of eight colorful, furry friends created by children’s software and book industry veteran Link Dyrdahl. The product launch includes plush toys of four Hugawugs characters (Gus, Jasper, Squidget and Ruby) and two richly illustrated board books – Meet the Hugawugs and The Hugawugs ABCs. The Hugawugs books are written by Link Dyrdahl and illustrated by Eric Hibbs.

The Hugawugs have plump round bellies, squiggly hair, outstretched arms just right for hugging, and unique personalities.

The Hugawugs products are designed for children ages four and younger. The suggested retail price for each book and plush toy is $7.99. The Hugawugs are available online at www.thehugawugs.com and at select Northwest retailers. A list of retailers may be found on the Hugawugs website.

About Wugaboo LLC Seattle-based Wugaboo LLC develops creative products that encourage children to exercise their imaginations. The company creates products that encourage children and their parents to learn, explore and play together. The company includes President Link Dyrdahl and Vice President Kristen Bergsman (Biznik member).

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My business partner and I own Seattle-based Wugaboo LLC, which creates children's toy and book products. We are very excited to launch our first product line, the Hugawugs, beginning October 1st. The Hugawugs are a line of board books and plush toys for toddlers and preschoolers.

In preparation for our October 1st product launch, my partner and I will be personally visiting retailers to show them the products and ask them to carry the products in their stores. Personal connections always help, so if you know someone who is connected to a store who might want to carry our products, please let me know.

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