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Cartoon Books Releases More Info On New Bone Figures
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 Bone fans, eager for more action figures, will be happy to know that there are more Bone figures on the horizon. Cartoon Books announces its plans to launch a brand new toy line. This time, however, the figures will be coming directly from Cartoon Books, not licensed through an outside agent. Jeff Smith, creator of Bone, recently sketched out initial plans for the toy for release in the 4th quarter of 2000. What can Bone fans expect in their stockings this holiday season? According to Smith, the line would consist of Phoney Bone, Gran'ma Ben and the Hooded One, with other figures such as the Red Dragon and Kingdok already in the planning stages for release in 2001. The initial Bone action figure line was enormously popular with fans and with retailers, selling out thousands of cases within weeks of the launch. The new figures are being designed to complement the existing ReSaurus figures. For example, Grandma Ben will come with the "mystery cow suit" accessory which the original Smiley Bone can fit into. Cartoon Books has also announced a new staff member, Steve Hamaker, former Product Designer for ReSaurus who directed the development and launch of the initial Bone action figures. Hamaker will direct development of Bone action figures and ancillary products for Cartoon Books. "We expect to have the first prototypes ready for their debut this summer at the San Diego Comic Con International and for Wizard World" said Hamaker. "The toys that we have planned look awesome", said Smith; "I can't wait to tear them out of their blister packs!" [Posted 5/17/2000]
  
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