Whether kids are looking for crime fighting quartets, self-expressive dolls with big hair, island princesses, or colorful fish, Pillow Pets is ready to deliver plush fun for 2016.

Carlsbad, CA (January 2016) – CJ Products, the creators of the iconic Pillow Pets foldable plush is taking entertainment to the next level tying into children’s blockbuster favorites including Disney’s Finding Dory and Moana, DreamWorks’ Trolls, and Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.

“Movie-going is such a popular childhood activity, we are happy to extend the joy movies provide into the realm of play,“ said Jennifer Telfer, CEO of Pillow Pets.  “Children are so excited after they see a movie that they cannot wait to engage with the characters in all areas of their lives. Pillow Pets products bring a touch of room décor along with the practicality of everyday use as both a toy for imaginative play and a pillow for television, bed or travel time.”

Available as both the signature Pillow Pets folding stuffed animals and Dream Lites, the following characters can be found at retailer’s nationwide one-month prior to the movie release date:

• Finding Dory:  Bright fish, big sea with Nemo and Dory (Movie release: June 2016)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crime fighting quartet (Movie release: June 2016)
• Moana: Pua, Princess Moana’s fun loving pig (Movie Release:  November 2016)
• Trolls: Get ready to Rock n’ Troll with Branch, Poppy and Guy Diamond (Movie Release: November 2016)

Pillow Pet Dream Lites are the amazing night light that instantly turns your room into a starry sky with a press of a button.  Soothing lights create a magical and tranquil environment that helps kids ease into a restful sleep. A built in timer shuts the Dream Lite off after 20 minutes. All Dream Lites come with 4 light options, steady blue, amber, or green and all three colors that transition every 4 seconds in a continuous loop.  Pillow Pets Folding Plush is a dual-function plush toy by day and comfy pillow by night.

About Pillow Pets

Since 2003, CJ Products, the company behind the iconic Pillow Pets® brand of on fulfilling its mission by providing unique, functional plush items and accessories with excellent customer service, strategic licensing partnerships, and products held to the highest standards of quality and innovation. The well-known folding stuffed animal is just one part of the Pillow Pets family of products which also includes Sweet Scented Pets, Crazy Clingz plush wall art, FabTablets. Pillow Pets continues to win accolades including the coveted iParenting Media Excellent Product Award, the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval, and Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products. For more information, visit www.pillowpets.com.