Matchmaker Properties' Director of Licensing Alan D. Williamson Jr. says, ``The initial licensing focus will be in the categories of toys, apparel, collectibles, trading cards, video games and publishing. Matchmakers' initial presentations to leading manufacturers and retailers have resulted in tremendous interest. I believe that the strong awareness of the name and phrase that is in place for the Kooties along with strong character designs will result in a highly successful licensing campaign,'' says Williamson.

Robert Petry, President of Fineline Properties.com states, ``I think Matchmaker Properties will give the world the 'Kooties.' They are an extraordinary group of talented, experienced and successful executives from within the gift, toy and licensing industry. This group is very aggressive and enthusiastic, and we are very happy to be associated with them.''

Matchmaker expects to announce further agreements with Fineline for additional character groups.

Matchmaker Properties is a diverse group of experienced senior executives formed to drive licensed products through the rigorous demand of product and character introductions. The Matchmaker team consists of experts in licensing negotiation, Licensed Product Development, License Marketing and PR, Sales Development within the Retail Market Sector and Creative Character Quality Control. Matchmaker Properties in a Privately held Corporation based in Hanover, MA

Fineline Properties.com Inc. is a cartoon character development company dedicated to creating quality original cartoon characters for licensing and animation. Fineline's entire library of more than 200 new cartoon characters covering the Internet, sports, satires and much more can be viewed at http://www.finelineproperties.com.

[Posted 9/05/2000]