Kickstarter Launch for Wi-Fi Enabled Teddy Bears

Kickstarter Launch for Wi-Fi Enabled Teddy Bears

RED BANK, New Jersey, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Parents can make messages huggable with MessagePetz Teddy Bear

    MessagePetz, the Wi-Fi-enabled smart Teddy Bears, have launched on crowd-funding site
Kickstarter with early "bear" specials starting from $89. MessagePetz is a huggable, soft
Teddy Bear that allows parents and children to communicate whilst they're apart via Wi-Fi
messaging.

    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/messagepetz/make-your-text-messages-huggable

    MessagePetz is hoping to raise $45,000 in funding on Kickstarter, where people can
"back" the project to receive their own MessagePetz Teddy Bear. Parents are able to send
their child's MessagePetz Bear a 'hug', a 'kiss', an 'I love you' or a personalized
message from the free companion app on their smartphone. The Bear's LED heart lights up to
let them know you're in touch and displays the message on the Bear's screen, no matter
where you are in the world.

    Glenn Jones, Co-Founder and CEO, explains: "Families want to stay in touch and
messaging apps are very popular, but parents have concerns about when to give their
children smartphones. We've created a huggable messaging platform for kids four years old
and up that is fun, private, safe and secure that solves that problem. Kids instead can
send and receive messages with our Teddy Bear - no smartphone required."

    Simply by hugging their MessagePetz, your child lets you know they've received your
message and can automatically reply without the need of a smartphone. Custom replies from
your child can be written in advance such as 'Peter loves you too!', and older children
can use the free iPhone app or MessagePetz iPad app to compose custom replies. Your
special Teddy Bear could also be perfect for you and your partner if you have to spend
time apart.

    The MessagePetz Bear:

       
        - Is available for early backers at $89
        - Suitable for ages 4+
        - Is 21 inches tall, made from soft plush textiles
        - Is powered by a re-chargeable Lithium-ion battery
        - The Bear itself does not need a SIM card, the person sending the message needs
          a phone with a SIM
        - Is supported by the free MessagePetz smartphone and iPad apps, available on
          iPhone. A native Android app will also be released later this year
        - The MessagePetz apps are private, so only your loved ones can send and receive
          messages. MessagePetz privacy and security standards are COPPA compliant
        - Multiple MessagePetz Teddy Bears can be associated with one MessagePetz family
          account - so suitable for larger families

    MessagePetz is expected to start shipping by December 2013. You can pre-order your
MessagePetz now on their Kickstarter page:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/messagepetz/make-your-text-messages-huggable

    About MessagePetz

    MessagePetz focuses on revolutionizing the way parents and children are able to
communicate. Their aim is to provide richer and deeper family connections in a modern
world where people often have to be away from their families.

    MessagePetz is located in New Jersey, USA, and was founded in January 2013 by Glenn
Jones and King Becerra. Combined they have nearly 40 years of IT experience.

    Find MessagePetz on Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Messagepetz/373453839436085 ] at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Messagepetz/373453839436085 and Twitter
[https://twitter.com/MessagePetz ] @MessagePetz

    The MessagePetz website can be found here [http://messagepetz.com ]

    For images and further information including photos please go here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dvred4qyx30o1j5/GKIdoSpmwF ]

MessagePetz

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