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JAKKS TAKES ON THE JUNKYARD
'Building' Toys Based on Junkyard Wars� Debut at Toy Fair 2002
Malibu, CA � February 10, 2002 -- JAKKS Pacific takes on the junkyard with their new Junkyard Wars toy line based on the popular television series airing Wednesdays at 9:00 pm on TLC. Created by JAKKS' Road Champs� division, the Junkyard Wars toys focus on "build to race�," and "race to build�" fun!
Road Champs Junkyard Wars toys recreate the Junkyard competition found in programming with several different play patterns for maximum manipulation, construction, empowerment and action. They also combine the show's quality with Road Champs' values of performance, attitude and "Doin' it right!"
Shipping to retailers nationwide in Spring 2002, the Road Champs Junkyard Wars line is for ages 8 and up, and includes:
Junkyard Wars� Super Scrappers�: Kids can build vehicles inspired by the show or use the pieces provided plus their own imaginations to build their own Junkyard Super Scrapper! Each set allows for the construction of three different durable, battery-powered vehicles. Each vehicle comes with a figure for complete programming imitation. Each set creates a 1:43 scale vehicle with moving parts. SRP $7.99
Junkyard Wars� Trashers�: Pull back power or free rollin' fun -- Trashers are replicas of kids' favorite vehicles from the show! "Peel out" pull back power lets kids rev n' race all over the place! SRP $4.99
Junkyard Wars Junk� Jumpin' Challenge�: Kids can race against a friend to see who can build a vehicle faster! Set comes with enough junk to build two free rolling vehicles and kids can test it out while the clock is still ticking. Vehicle launchers send creations speeding towards the finish line�who will win and who will crash? SRP $12.99
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JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: JAKK) is a multi-brand toy company that designs, develops, produces and markets toys and related products under various brand names (including Flying Colors�, Road Champs�, Remco�, Child Guidance�, and Pentech�) in multiple product categories, including: Wheels; Action Figures; Art/Activities/Stationery; Infant/Pre-School; Writing Instruments; Plush; and Dolls. The Company also participates in a joint venture with THQ Inc. that has exclusive worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Federation� video games. Visit www.jakkspacific.com
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