Tonner Doll Company, Inc. has just been granted the license to create collectibles based on iconic MARVEL characters.

KINGSTON, NY - 12/15/10 - Tonner Doll Company, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high-end collectible dolls and figures, will team up with MARVEL to create character figures based on classic MARVEL characters.

"We were fortunate enough to work with Marvel a few years ago and I am thrilled to be back working with them," Robert Tonner, CEO of Tonner Doll said. "We are looking at all of the classic characters like Captain America, Storm and Jean Grey," he added.

Tonner Doll Company, best known for its unique � scale, will offer MARVEL characters that are approximately 16"-17" tall with multiple articulated joints for expressive movement and mobility. In the wide world of collectibles, the � scale is highly sought after for its unmatched distinction and posing ability.

In keeping with the fine detail and high-end quality of Tonner's other popular product lines, they will feature hand-painted facial features, rooted hair; and authentic costuming inspired by the character's life from origin, and secret identity to hero.

Fans can expect to catch the first glimpse of MARVEL licensed TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ in early 2011. For more information, go to www.tonnerdirect.com.

About TONNER

Headquartered in Kingston, New York, the Tonner Doll Company, Inc. develops and markets high quality collectible Character Figures and dolls like Tyler Wentworth®, Cami and Jon as well as other licensed characters, including THE WIZARD OF OZ dolls, TWILIGHT and HARRY POTTER™ TCFs. For more information visit www.tonnerdirect.com.

TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ is a trademark of the Tonner Doll Company, Inc.

About Marvel Entertainment

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