Ellicott City, MD - In a flurry of recent news, Palisades is excited to announce the launch of the most exclusive, high-end Dragon Ball Z collectible - the limited edition Resin Mini Busts.

According to the latest Lycos 50 report for August 2 - 6, Dragon Ball is again the number one most searched term - for the 11th week in a row. Eager to be a part of such a frenzied marketplace, Palisades is excited to announce the first shipment of their Dragon Ball Z products.

"Due to Dragon Ball Z's large popularity reaching such a wide demographic base, there has been a high demand for collector's pieces. Palisades limited edition resin mini busts should fit that bill perfectly." said Gen Fukunaga, President of FUNimation� Productions, Ltd.

Each resin mini bust will sit approximately 4 - 6 inches high and has been pre-painted with amazing detail. All the brilliant colors that have become a hallmark of the series are captured in each bust.

Additionally, each bust will be limited to no more than 3,500 pieces (except for Future Trunks, which will be set at 5,000) and all will be numbered individually. The die-cut window display box will allow easy viewing for each piece, while the box itself will contain a number matching that of the bust inside to ensure authenticity. The busts will be selling at an SRP of $45.00.

Future Trunks and Imperfect Cell lead off the series and are currently hitting shelves near you. Following these, others will follow at 4 - 6 week intervals. The initial lineup is as follows: Future Trunks, Imperfect Cell, Goku, Krillin, Perfect Cell, Andriod 18, Picollo and Vegeta.

Palisades is thrilled to be a part of the Dragon Ball Z community and has partnered with the following companies for this high-end limited edition endeavor: Georgia Music Distributors, exclusive distributor for the first two Dragon Ball Z mini resin-busts - Future Trunks and Imperfect Cell (www.georgiamusic.com); Score, the Dragon Ball Z collectible card game manufacturer and Palisades' cross promotional partner (www.dragonballzcardgame.com); and FUNimation, Dragon Ball Z licensor and the ultimate online source for all DragonBall Z information and products (www.dragonballz.com).

As well as through each of the above channels, fans can find the busts on the Palisades' web site (www.PalisadesToys.com), or in all comic, game and specialty retailers nationwide.

Palisades is a manufacturer of quality licensed toy and collectible products worldwide. Formed in 1994, the company's line currently includes an extensive range of 3" - 16" action figures, striking poly-stone statues, limited edition mini resin-busts and more. Palisades products are based on such hot pop-culture licenses as Final Fantasy, Star Trek, DragonBall Z, Reservoir Dogs, Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil, and more. Palisades' products can be found in mass-market chains, toy, specialty and comic retailers across the globe. To find more information about our products and the latest breaking Palisades' news visit: www.PalisadesToys.com

FUNimation Productions, Ltd., based in Fort Worth, TX, was founded in 1994 to introduce the successful Japanese TV series Dragon Ball Z to American audiences. A full-service production, licensing, Internet and home video distribution company, FUNimation focuses on quality entertainment properties. Other properties include Yu Yu Hakusho, Blue Gender and Chuck E. Cheese.