ESCONDIDO, CA, (December 18, 2001) - X Concepts has set Toy Fair 2002 for the launch of the S.K.U.M.M. (Super Kinetic Ultra Magnetic Men) action sports figures and the S.K.U.M.M. Bucket play set, it was announced by Senior VP of Product Development Rus Edmisson.

The S.K.U.M.M. are fully articulated magnetic action sports figures that are equipped for ultimate play. There will be 24 different S.K.U.M.M. in all and each one comes with his own unique leathers, helmet, skateboard and/or metal collectors stand.

For the complete S.K.U.M.M. experience X Concepts will also introduce the S.K.U.M.M. Bucket portable play set that folds out into a motorcycle service shop, ramps, and battle arena. Players compete in a joust like fashion by propelling motorcycle-bound figures from bike boosters that are positioned on opposite end of the ramps. The player who knocks their opponents off the bike first is the winner.

To enter the world of S.K.U.M.M. got to www.techdeckskumm.com

X Concepts launched an entire genre in action sports collectibles with its creation of TECH DECK, the #1 name in miniature action sports products. Headquartered in Escondido, California, X Concepts serves as the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of TECH DECK , which is available at retail and specialty stores across the United States and throughout the world. More information about TECH DECK can be found on the company's web site at http://www.techdeck.com