Struggling to find the right gift for a collector friend?

Hasbrocollectors.com - an online store for collectors of figures, die-cast vehicles and games - will offer hard to find product such as G.I. JOE resin statues and figurines, limited edition, hand numbered TONKA die-cast collectibles, and the MONOPOLY Game Mover -- a playable die-cast "MONOPOLY Game truck and trailer" that "transforms" into a Monopoly game board.

"Hasbro has an unmatched portfolio of fun collectible brands, and Hasbrocollectors.com offers collectors an unmatched experience, thanks to some highly unique product offerings," said Andrew Bendheim, Director, E-Commerce Collectibles. Hasbrocollectors.com highlights include:

G.I. JOE

America's military icon takes on a whole new look and value, with the introduction of the all-new G.I. JOE brand collectibles. The line features handcrafted collectibles in three designs: fine sculpture - hand numbered resin sculptures that bring the essence of the U.S. military to life through vivid hand-painted detailed images of unforgettable military moments, military memorials and heroes from four branches of the U.S. armed forces - the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Six to eight inch high sculptures authentically portray a wide variety of images from the Civil War to modern day.

The military machines line includes both die-cast and resin products. The die-cast F4U Corsair plane shows the famous military pilot "Pappy Boyington" ready for battle in the cockpit. The "Sherman," a sculptured tank, actually comes apart to reveal the machinery and driver inside.

The charter collection of pewter classics celebrates the original five G.I. JOE brand action figures, first introduced in 1964. The line includes a Soldier, Pilot, Marine, Sailor, and Astronaut.

G.I. JOE Collectibles products range from $19.98 to $69.98, with new items introduced throughout October and November.

Hasbrocollectors.com will also offer a host of additional G.I. JOE collectible product, including four 12" action figures honoring veterans of WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, plus detailed and authentic Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers.

TONKA

The TONKA collectibles line is made up of 1:43, 1:35 and 1:24 scale die-cast vehicles. Highlights include a series of six 1:43 scale state police cars, a 1953 F-100 Ford Tonka-branded tow truck (1:24 scale); a 1914 Ford Model T Texaco gas truck with gas pump (1:24 scale); a 1953 Ford Texaco tow truck (1:24 scale); and a limited edition 1946 Dodge Powerwagon TONKA brand Christmas Tree Truck, with a hand numbered certificate.

Prices for the TONKA die-cast vehicles range from $29.98 to $49.98 on Hasbrocollectors.com.

In addition to the die-cast vehicles listed above, Hasbrocollectors.com is offering the original TONKA steel dump truck, first introduced in 1949, priced at $24.98 -- perfect for those who played with TONKA trucks when they were kids.

MONOPOLY

Hasbrocollectors.com is on the move with a first of its kind playable die-cast truck and trailer called the MONOPOLY Game Mover. Roll this $39.98 product from the shelf to the table or floor, open up the trailer (which holds all the playing pieces) and begin playing right on the unfolded trailer.

Or, for a more distinguished version of the Game of MONOPOLY, the first in the Hasbro Classic Library Game Series will be available in November. This limited edition, hand numbered $49.98 game comes packaged in a classic leather-looking book which opens up to reveal a specially designed collector board, deed card and money. This unique gift is perfect for game lovers who will proudly display the handsome package on their shelves.

Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, KENNER, TONKA, ODDZON, SUPER SOAKER, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, HASBRO INTERACTIVE, MICROPROSE, GALOOB and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.

G.I. JOE, TONKA and The Game of MONOPOLY are registered trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. © 2000 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ford is officially licensed by the Ford Motor Company ®. Texaco is used by permission of Texaco Refining and Manufacturing Inc. Dodge is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The Pappy Boyington name is used with permission from Robert Moseman and Steven Moseman.

[Posted 10/04/2000]