CHICAGO -- Oct. 14, 2002 -- Corgi Classics, Inc., a leading die-cast collectibles company, will supply die-cast vehicles to select Starbucks Coffee Company stores as part of a 2002 holiday season promotion. Starbucks will retail the die-cast vehicle, a 1950's era truck, manufactured exclusively for Starbucks by Corgi for $19.95 in the U.S. and $24.95 in Canada.

Corgi's Diamond T620 filled with a bed full of colorful gifts and toys will be available in over 90 cities across the U.S. and Canada beginning in October and running through late December.

"Corgi increasingly has become a collectible brand desirable to a mass audience in the U.S.," said John Dunkel, Vice-president and General Manager of Corgi U.S.A. "To help appeal grow, it is important we find new partners that can help us put our product in front of a wider audience. This holiday promotion, exclusive to Starbucks, links the Corgi name with one of the most visible retailers in America."

For a complete list of cities and locations where collectors and coffee lovers can purchase the Starbucks truck, contact Corgi at 1-800-800-CORGI (2674).

The Corgi brand was born in 1956. The company's die-cast models are recognized worldwide as collectible icons with a strong British pedigree. Corgi Classics' die-cast replica scale models have captured the imaginations of millions with its expanding fleet of authentic aviation, trucking, fire, transportation and specialty vehicles.

Corgi now has offices in the U.S. and Britain. Corgi's parent company is Zindart Limited.

Collectors can find more information at www.corgiclassics.com or by calling 1-800-800-CORGI. Retailers should call 312/302-9940 for more information on its die-cast collectibles.