BOLINGBROOK, IL - (March 18, 2004) - Under terms of a new licensing agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group, RC2 Corporation will produce collectible action figures and space-ships based on the original Battlestar Galactica television series. The first wave of product introductions is planned for Fall 2004, under RC2's JoyRide Studios® brand.

"We're really excited to have the chance to work closely with Universal Studios to develop the Battlestar Galactica action figures," said Scott Corley, Managing Director of the Figures Team for RC2. "Along with this evergreen property comes a very enthusiastic fan base, and we plan to exceed their expectations with the quality and attention to detail that have become synonymous with JoyRide Studios."

Fans of Battlestar Galactica will be star-struck by the level of detail and the points of articulation found in JoyRide's collection of popular Battlestar Galactica action figures and space-ships. The action figures and space-ships planned for the collection include: Starbuck, Apollo, Adama, Cylons, Daggit, Colonial Viper, Cylon Raider and Battlestar Galactica. The suggested retail price for both figures and ships is $12.99.

About Battlestar Galactica

2003 marked the 25th anniversary of the hit TV series Battlestar Galactica, which tells the story of the last surviving human colony on the run from an evil robotic race in search of its mythical home world, Earth. The series was produced by Universal Television and Glen A. Larson and was first broadcast on ABC in September 1978.

Starring Lorne Green, Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict, this epic space saga went on to become a veritable sci-fi classic. Although only 36 episodes were created, Battlestar Galactica has enjoyed syndication success for the last two decades, most recently on the SCI FI Channel.

The original series was released on October 21, 2003 on home video and DVD. In addition, a new Battlestar Galactica miniseries debuted on the SCI FI Channel in December 2003 and became the highest-rated cable mini of the year. The re-imagined miniseries was written by Ronald D. Moore (Roswell, Mission: Impossible II, Start Trek: First Contact) and directed by Michael Rymer (Queen of the Damned), with David Eick (American Gothic, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys) and Moore serving as executive producers. The beloved Battlestar gets yet another update as SCI FI has greenlit production on a new weekly series with Oscar nominees Edward James Olmos (Stand and Deliver, Miami Vice Golden Globe winner) and Mary McDonnell (Dances With Wolves) reprising their critically-acclaimed roles. Additional information can be found at www.scifi.com/battlestar/.

About Universal Studios Consumer Products Group

Battlestar Galactica is licensed by Universal Studios Consumer Products Group (USCPG), which is responsible for global licensing and retail strategies as well as building brand recognition. USCPG is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Vivendi UNIVERSAL Entertainment (VUE) (www.universalstudios.com), the U.S.-based film, television and recreation entity of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company.

About RC2 Corporation

RC2 (www.rc2corp.com) is a leading designer, producer and marketer of high quality, innovative collectibles and toys targeted at adult collectors and children, as measured by sales and brand recognition. The Company's diverse product offerings include: agricultural, construction and outdoor sports vehicle replicas; automotive, high performance and racing vehicle replicas; traditional children's toys; sports trading cards, apparel and souvenirs; and collectible figures. These products are sold under the Company's market-focused brand names, including Racing Champions®, Ertl®, Ertl Collectibles®, Learning Curve®, American Muscle�, AMT®, W. Britain®, Press Pass®, Eden®, Feltkids®, JoyRide® and JoyRide Studios®. The Company supports its brands and enhances the authenticity of its products by linking them with highly recognized licensed properties from John Deere, Harley-Davidson, HIT Entertainment, Lamaze, Case New Holland, Polaris, Honda, Caterpillar, Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler, NASCAR, NHRA, Texaco, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, DIC Entertainment, Discovery Channel and Microsoft. The Company's products are marketed through multiple channels of distribution, including chain retailers, specialty and hobby wholesalers and retailers, OEM dealers, corporate accounts for promotional purposes and direct to consumers. The Company sells through more than 25,000 retail outlets located in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific.