"The company motto has always been, 'We make the finest plush toys in the world, affordable,'" said Warner. "This is a standard that still holds true to this day and is best exemplified with our Punkies(TM), Pluffies(TM) and Teenie Beanie Boppers(TM)."

Ty's Punkies(TM) are filled with spunk and loads of attitude. These whimsical little beanbag pals are made of a funky new fabric that looks spiky. Surprisingly soft, their squeezability even allows children to squish them into a ball and watch as they spring right back into shape. Each of the Punkies(TM) has its own wacky look that kids and parents alike will fall in love with.

Pluffies(TM), one of the newest and most loveable lines in the Ty product family, are characterized as "sweet and soft and hard to resist". Made from soft Tylux(TM) and filled with fluff and just the right amount of "beans", these six friendly faces will enchant customers. Weighted slightly toward their paws, they sit nicely and stay in place until it is time to play.

Teenie Beanie Boppers(TM) have a unique style, personality and character which is reflected in their hair style, shoes, clothing and accessories. These poseable soft, beanbag dolls are designed to appeal to girls and boys, kids and preteens and the young at heart. A loop on the back of each Teenie Beanie Bopper(TM) allows kids to attach them to their backpacks, zippers, lunchboxes, bicycles or wherever they wish. And, at 8" tall, they are small enough to fit in a pocket or a purse.

Founded in 1986 by Warner, creator of the wildly popular Beanie Babies(R), Ty is the leader in plush toys. In addition to Punkies(TM), Pluffies(TM), Teenie Beanie Boppers(TM) and Beanie Babies(R), the company's product line includes: Beanie Kids(TM), Beanie Buddies(TM), Attic Treasures(TM), Classic(TM), Baby Ty(TM) and Beanie Boppers(TM). The red Ty heart logo(R), recognized around the world, can be found on all Ty products available at finer specialty gift retailers. Visit Ty on the Internet at http://www.ty.com.