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Popular Japanese Collectibles Come to the U.S. for the First Time

ReSaurus Company, Inc. recently signed a deal with Sony Computer Entertainment to be the exclusive U.S. importer for toys based on Sony's trendsetting Parappa the Rapper and Um Jammy Lammer videogames. ReSaurus also has the exclusive rights to create and distribute new product based on the trendsetting game.

Merchandise from the runaway hit PlayStation game has become highly sought after, since it was previously available only in Japan.

"Parappa and Um Jammer Lammy has sparked a huge craze among kids in Japan setting trends in fashion, music and toys." said Doug Sapp, ReSaurus president. "American fans of these cool games have craved Parappa product a long time and now they've got it coming."

Parappa the Rapper became a smash hit when it was released for the Sony PlayStation in late 1997. The game was a radical departure from everything else on the market, since the object of the game is to help cartoon animals learn how to rap and sing. Parents and kids everywhere were immediately drawn to the infectious songs and cool characters of the innovative game. The sequel Um Jammer Lammy features many returning characters, but the emphasis will be on the hip guitar-playing title character, Lammy, rather than on Parappa. Parappa does make an appearance in the game when all of the levels are completed successfully.

Toys for all of the characters are available in Japan, but up until now the only way for American fans to get them is through expensive overseas dealers. ReSaurus is stepping in to help meet the demand for Parappa merchandise. In addition to importing the already existing products, ReSaurus will also be producing their own Parappa and Um Lammy Jammer toys in the future.

Look for the Parappa and Sunny Flower Dancing Figures (MSRP$4.99); Parappa, Sunny Flower and Um Jammer Lammy 10" Collectible Dolls (MSRP$9.99); and a larger Um Jammer Lammy Collectible Doll with electronic guitar (price to be determined). Product will be on mass market shelves in October.

ReSaurus to Release Action Figures Based on Popular Video-Game

ReSaurus Company, Inc. recently acquired the rights to produce action figures based on Capcom's flagship videogame Street Fighter -- once again establishing ReSaurus as the top videogame action figure creator in the toy industry. Entertainment Licensing Associates (ELA), Capcom's merchandising agent, negotiated the deal between the two parties.

"The property is a perfect fit to our successful videogame properties such as Crash Bandicoot, Duke Nukem, Quake and Gex," said ReSaurus president Doug Sapp. "Our quality and level of detail combined with the popularity of Street Fighter make this an ideal partnership."

The first wave of figures to be in mass retail stores fourth quarter 1999 will include Ryu, Ken, Alex, Cammy, Blanka, and Vega. Suggested retail price will be $7.99-$9.99.

"We're making the product line highly collectible by looking at all the Street Fighter games and basing the likenesses on the coolest characters," said Steve Hamaker, senior product designer. "For instance, in the first release of figures Alex' likeness will be based on his representation in Street Fighter III and Cammy will be adorned in her original green/red costume in the original Street Fighter series."

The rest of the first series will based on the new Street Fighter: Alpha 3 series. The new figures will be packaged individually in an innovative collector blister card, said Hamaker.

ReSaurus will also release a series of action figures based on the Street Fighter characters from Pocket Fighters. These figures will include Ryu, Guile, Chun-Li, Blanka, Akuma and Zangief. The Pocket Fighter series caters to a younger audience as well as our collector fans, according to Hamaker.

"Our ability to meet the desires and demands of the collector market as well as making figures with high play value for the kids at a great value provides us with an edge over our competitors," said Sapp.

"ReSaurus has a flair for understanding the special qualities of a property and capturing them faithfully into their products," said ELA president Daniel Kletzky. "We look forward to working with ReSaurus as we continue to build the Street Fighter franchise through solid licensing partnership arrangements."

Following the success of the first series of action figures based on the best-selling PlayStation game Crash Bandicoot, ReSaurus Company, Inc. announced the release of its much-anticipated second series to be on major retailer's shelves in August. The suggested retail price is $7.99.

"Sales of the first series of figures were tremendous," said ReSaurus president Doug Sapp. "Kids, parents and collectors have come to appreciate Resaurus for the level of detail and the amount of accessories incorporated into each piece at a great price."

Like the first series, Crash Bandicoot Series Two will have incredibly detailed sculpts and a wide variety of fun accessories. This time around, the heroic marsupial is back in two all new versions, updated to match his appearance in the smash-hit PlayStation game "Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped." His sister Coco is back as well, but they are up against all new villains that come with an assortment of evil weapons and accessories.

Crash takes the battle underwater as Deep Dive Crash features our hero in deep-sea exploration mode. The figure includes a diving mask with real plastic goggles, as well as scuba tanks with breathing apparatus. Crash also includes a jet sub and is wearing flippers, so he is all set for underwater adventure. Deep Dive Crash also comes with a gem and figure display base.

High Flying Crash showcases Crash in his aviator mode. He includes a flight helmet with real plastic goggles and an actual cloth scarf. Crash is armed with a fruit-firing bazooka. An Aku Aku mask is included, which can be attached to his face. High Flying Crash also comes with a gem and figure display base.

Crash's little sister Coco is back in an all-new form for Series Two. In addition to sporting a new outfit, Wave Runner Coco includes a Wave Runner Jet Ski accessory that she can ride to recreate her action packed scenes in the Crash games. She also includes a gem and figure display base.

Series Two also boasts an assortment of all new bad guys, based on the evil Neo Cortex's henchmen from "Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped."

N. Gin is a nasty creep with a short fuse. He also happens to have a nuclear missile lodged in his head, which is removable. The figure also features a highly detailed Star Sled that he can ride on, as well as ray gun. N. Gin also includes a gem.

N. Tropy is the twisted master of time that battles Crash all throughout history. He features working pistons in his back and a tuning fork weapon. He also includes the vile Uka Uka mask that fits onto the face of the Neo Cortex figure from series one. N. Tropy also includes a gem and figure display base. Dingodile is half dingo, half crocodile, and all nasty. The figure includes a large propane tank that straps to his back, along with a deadly flame-thrower. He also has a movable jaw and a removable gas mask. Dingodile also includes a gem.

The Crash Bandicoot series of video games are a runaway international hit. The games have sold in excess of 10 million units since debuting in 1996. "Crash Bandicoot" 1 and 2 have become the number one and number two best-selling PlayStation titles of all-time in North America. Crash himself has been adopted as the official mascot of PlayStation.