June 28, 2002 - Tower Records announces the release and availability of CHING HEAD by Jason Choy. Continuing with the growth of the Hong Kong / Urban Vinyl figures, Ching Head is first imported figure that Tower has made available online. Standing 6" tall, Ching Head comes in a beautifully packaged box complete with Spear and extra shoes. Each item in the box is separately polybagged with the Ching&Co. logo and their slogan, 'Bravery...no fear!' The figure is currently available online and will ship to stores next week and retails for $29.99 each. Check out Ching at the store.

In related news, Tower Records is also offering the new vinyl KORN figures under the GRUNTZ line produced by the Stronghold Group. Tower's website is offering the complete sealed case that contains all of the group members and the retail stores are offering the individual figures. With the new CD release, Untouchables, the timing is perfect for KORN fans!

In July, Tower will make the newest line from Mezco Toyz available, HOODZ. These cool characters have already made and appearance at Tower with three online exclusives but now, Tower will be offering the complete line; Fat Cap, Vapor, Letterman, and Signstein.

People may same that Vinyl is dead but not when it comes to figures! The perfect spot to find the latest vinyl is at Tower Records. The shape may be different but the groove is still the same, RED HOT!

Tower Records has long been recognized throughout the world for its unique brand of retailing. Founded in 1960 in Sacramento, CA, the company's phenomenal expansion over the four decades has brought the Tower name and retail philosophy to eighteen countries globally: United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, China (Hong Kong), Mexico, Argentina, Israel, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Columbia, and Ecuador. Tower Records owns and operates 183 stores worldwide with 61 franchise operations in seven countries. Tower also has an extensive online presence at towerrecords.com.