"School Hard" Spike
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DELUXE ANGEL AND SPIKE EXCLUSIVES CONFIRMED

April 2006 - With this summer's release date approaching, Diamond Select Toys is excited to announce the details surrounding the upcoming Deluxe Angel and Spike action figure release! With three exclusive offerings scheduled to complement the core assortment, fans of the long-running series are sure to take note!

The Action Figure Xpress-exclusive "School Hard" Spike features a truly iconic look for Spike � his black and red clothes from his first appearance! Time and Space Toys' Angel, however, sports a more retro look based on the episode "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been" in which the 50's Angel first arrives at the Hyperion Hotel! The Previews Exclusive Hawaiian Shirt Two-Pack includes both "Doomed" Spike and "Sense and Sensitivity" Angel in all their floral glory.

50's Angel
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"We're looking forward to a great response from fans," stated Kevin Kriess, owner of Time and Space Toys. "The 50's Angel stands out in Angel's history and has translated into an action figure very nicely."

"With such an iconic look for Spike, the "School Hard" Spike figure fills a gap in many fans' collections," commented Action Figure Xpress' Patrick Wang. "We're very excited to be partnering with Diamond Select on another great Buffy exclusive!"

"Once again, Diamond Select Toys will capture the imaginations of loyal Spike and Angel fans with these exciting SKU'S - the 'attention to detail' is what DST is known for and it is evident in this collection," noted Michael Peikoff, VP, 20th Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising.

All of the upcoming Deluxe Angel and Spike figures will feature removable and interchangeable parts as well as accessories taken directly from these fantastic scenes. Due to be released before this summer's spectacular San Diego Comic Con, all of the Deluxe Spike and Angel action figures were sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios utilizing the latest in real scan technology. Images of each figure as well as more information about future releases can be found by visiting www.diamondselecttoys.com.

ABOUT DIAMOND SELECT TOYS AND COLLECTIBLES, LLC
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS AND COLLECTIBLES, LLC was founded in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. Envisioned to create unique and exciting collectibles for children and adults alike, the company has licensed a variety of pop culture properties to be turned into merchandise. With partners such as Marvel Enterprises, Capcom, Twentieth Century Fox, Hasbro, Universal, and MGM, Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles produces a large range of products based on a wide variety of properties, and is headquartered in Timonium, MD. For more information, visit www.diamondselecttoys.com.

ABOUT FOX LICENSING & MERCHANDISING
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

ABOUT ACTION FIGURE XPRESS
Honolulu-based ACTION FIGURE XPRESS is the mail order and online premier toy and action figure collectible shop since 1997. Offering easy, one-stop shopping for today's discriminating toy and action figure aficionados, Action Figure Xpress prides itself on bringing innovative exclusives to the market as an alternative to "getting those rare figures without fighting the crowds." For more information, visit www.shopafx.com.

ABOUT TIME AND SPACE TOYS
TIME AND SPACE TOYS, family owned and operated, is an online retailer of high quality, licensed toys and collectibles based on entertainment properties. Since 1997, the company has served tens of thousands of customers all across the United States and in over 55 countries around the world. Time & Space Toys has established itself as one of the major retailers of Buffy the Vampire Slayer merchandise. For more information, please visit www.timeandspacetoys.com.