The figures will feature "The Great One" in several on-ice action poses in uniforms representing all the National Hockey League teams he played for: the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers.

Gretzky holds virtually every offensive record in the National Hockey League, including 10 scoring titles and nine MVP Awards. He helped win four Stanley Cup Championships and three Canada Cup tournament titles during his illustrious career that included 18 consecutive All-Star Game appearances, as well as three All-Star MVP Awards. Additionally, he was the last player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame without the mandatory three-year waiting period and his uniform #99 is retired by each of the NHL's 30 teams.

"As a lifelong hockey fan, minority NHL team owner and a producer of NHL products, I've always felt that Wayne Gretzky should be at the top of any hockey-related conversation," said McFarlane Toys founder and CEO Todd McFarlane. "To have a player that helped expand the interest of hockey across North America as the first in our line of retired players was essential in creating an on-going program in a global manner. Wayne Gretzky has always been my first choice in creating action figures of some of the great hockey legends."

"These figures will be very life-like and highly detailed," said Gretzky. "I hope sports fans throughout the world will enjoy collecting them."

The licensing agreement allows McFarlane Toys, which is an official NHL licensee, to produce action figures ranging in size from 3 to 18 inches, and includes worldwide distribution. McFarlane's Sports Picks Wayne Gretzky figures will debut as part of the hockey legends line scheduled for release in September. Additionally, McFarlane Toys is supporting the Wayne Gretzky Foundation throughout the contract. The Wayne Gretzky Foundation is dedicated to providing less fortunate youth with the opportunity to experience the sport of hockey. This goal will be accomplished through the donation of hockey equipment and ice time, as well as providing the opportunity for young people to attend professional hockey games.

About McFarlane Toys

In 2001, Todd McFarlane reshaped the sports collectibles market with the introduction of McFarlane's Sports Picks NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB action figure lines. Featuring award-winning detail, accuracy and a reputation for delivering picture-perfect facial likenesses, McFarlane's Sports Picks have been a sellout success with every series and can be found at most major retailers for about $10. McFarlane is also well-known in the sports collectibles world as the owner of several historically significant home run baseballs including Mark McGwire's #70 and Barry Bonds #73. He also is a part-owner of the Edmonton Oilers. In addition to sports, the company produces action figures of pop culture and cult horror icons from movies, music, comic books and video games. Marquee lines include Elvis, Jimi Hendrix, Terminator 3, The Matrix trilogy, McFarlane's signature creation, Spawn and much more. For more information, visit www.mcfarlane.com.

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