The air was cold and the wind was punishing, but Damien Glonek and Mike Drake of Mezco Toyz, braved the elements to deliver toys for a most intriguing event. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Times Square Odditorium was hosting an “Unusual Toy Drive” and the good folks at Mezco Toyz were donating 17 cases of some of the hottest collectible toys of the season. Cases of Goonies, Underdog, and Edward ScissorHands were delivered by Glonek and Drake and received by Ripley’s host, the Lizard Man. A palpable excitement filled the air, as the toys were unpacked. “Chunk and Sloth!” screamed one young girl as she saw The Goonies action figures. A thirty something man and his companion began to sing the Underdog theme song as Mezco employees unpacked the Underdog and Simon Barsinister two packs. “Its all about the kids” Damien Glonek told a reporter, “there are countless children living in dire circumstances, if Mezco Toyz can do even a little to help bring a moment of joy to their lives then its al worthwhile”. Michael Drake added “With so many toy drives falling short of their goals this year, Mezco was happy to step up to the plate and help give back to the community and the children in need. After all, they are the children are the blossoming toy collectors of tomorrow”.
About Mezco:
Mezco Toyz is a toy company unlike any other. Mezco combines humor and horror, with action and adventure to produce the most sought after collectibles and toys on this or any planet. Mezco Toyz is an experienced developer and manufacturer of action-figures, toys and collectibles and has created figures for such high-profile licenses as Heroes, The Spirit, Hellboy 2, Hellboy 1, Cinema Of Fear, Family Guy, South Park, Animal House, Blues Brothers, Scarface, Under Dog, King Kong, The Goonies, and Edward Scissorhands among others. Learn more at
www.Mezcotoyz.com.
About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley Entertainment, Inc. is a leading global attractions company with annual attendance of more than 13 million. In addition to its 60-plus attractions, the Orlando-based company has publishing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the globally syndicated Believe It or Not!television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! that still runs daily in 200 newspapers in 42 countries. There are now 30 Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® odditoriums (including NYC) in operation with another to open in late 2007 in India. The unique attractions feature exhibits that one must see to believe – exhibits that are so bizarre, so odd, so strange, that even the most worldly and knowledgeable guests will be awestruck!
