TNI SDCC Coverage: New Transformers Statues From Palisades Toys

This year's Comic Con International "Previews" night promises to live up to its name as a truly premier event. This is especially true for those attendees who visit the Palisades Toys booth, as the evening marks the consumer debut of the first-ever Palisades TRANSFORMERS polystone statue line. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of TRANSFORMERS, Palisades Toys and Hasbro, Inc. have joined forces to introduce a commemorative line of collectable statues that capture the spirit, detail and animation of the original Generation One toys and TRANSFORMER comic book series from Dreamwave.

"We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with Hasbro and Dreamwave on this ground-breaking line of TRANSFORMERS statues," said Michael Horn, chief executive officer, Palisades Toys. "Everyone on the project is truly committed to ensuring the same high-level of quality and commitment that our fans have grown to expect from our collectable product division."


Based on the original action-figures, each polystone statue will sit approximately 12 inches high and be pre-painted with amazing detail. All the brilliant colors and detail that are a hallmark of Palisades Toys craftsmanship are captured in each statue.


Each statue will be numbered individually and limited to initial orders. The commemorative statues are set at a MSRP of $149.99.

The first in the series, OPTIMUS PRIME(TM), will be hitting shelves near you in late 2003. Others will follow at 4 - 6 week intervals. The 2004 lineup is as follows: MEGATRON(TM); ARCEE(TM); SOUNDWAVE(TM); GRIMLOCK(TM); STARSCREAM(TM); WHEEL JACK(TM); SHOCKWAVE(TM) and RED ALERT(TM).


Catch a sneak preview of the OPTIMUS PRIME(TM) prototype and other never- before seen Palisades' prototypes at Comic Con International 2003, July 16- 20th -- at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. Palisades Toys will be located in booth # 2815.


Fans can purchase the statues on the Palisades' web site at www.PalisadesToys.com, or from comic, entertainment, game and specialty retailers nationwide.


Also, be sure to visit the ultimate online source for all TRANSFORMER information and products at www.transformers.com.


ABOUT PALISADES TOYS


Palisades Marketing, LLC ("Palisades Toys") designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of collectable toy products worldwide through sales to retailers and directly to consumers. Palisades Toys believes its products are among the most highly detailed and collectable action figures, polystone statues, polystone mini busts in the world. Formed in August 1994 by Michael Horn, Palisades' products are sold throughout the world at various retail outlets including Toys "R" Us, K*B Toys, Target, Electronics Boutique, Tower Records, Media Play, Sam Goody, Suncoast Video, Amazon.com and a variety of domestic and international comic shops and specialty retailer stores. Palisades Toys' current product portfolio includes The Muppets, Alien, Predator, TRANSFORMERS, G.I. Joe, Micronauts and Witchblade. Further information on this and all other Palisades Toys products is available via our company website at: www.palisadestoys.com.