Hosted by classic Baby Einstein
puppets, the title includes
a special guest appearance by Academy Award-
Winning actress, Marlee Matlin, who introduces little
ones to the concept of
language, including verbal, written and sign. Many brain-building V.
WORD WHAMMER(TM) from LeapFrog
What's a Word Whammer? It's a machine that teaches kids letter
names,
letter sounds, and how letter sounds blend together to make words. With a 256 MB
capacity
, users can store over 60 songs. As with the other five books in the series, the
closely guarded
plot secrets of the new book will surely keep Harry Potter
fans on the edge of their seats, and wanting
to read more. With New Cooperative Game Play and a Major Marketing Campaign,
THQ's Tak Franchise is Destined for New Heights
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. The top teams
from across the world have come to compete in The Great
Juju Challenge and representing the Pupanunu
tribe are Tak and Lok who will
face great adversity in the form of Jujus, wild animals and menacing
new
tribes. Such
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cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
such forward looking
statements, including, but not limited to economic,
competitive and technological factors affecting
the operations, markets,
products, and pricing of THQ.
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This "Best of Summer" list provides parents
with new and
classic items that will help kids stay active and occupy young minds during
the fun
-filled days of summer.
LEAPSTER(TM) MULTIMEDIA LEARNING SYSTEM from LeapFrog
Designed
for children in preschool through second grade, the handheld
Leapster multimedia learning system
offers educational games, reading
exercises, art tools, and interactive videos in one electronic
device.
The letters and magnetic letter reader attach securely to the refrigerator.
NINTENDO
(TM) DS from Nintendo
This portable game console has two screens, touch-screen input, voice
recognition
and a wireless communication set. This vehicle, available exclusively at Toys "R" Us,
drives on
hard surfaces and grass and features the Power Lock Brake System. Map opens to
guide adventures and
special treasures can be stored in the backpack. The falling water action encourages
creative exploration
and cause + effect learning.
From underwater caves to a Spider Queen and a magical sword, this is
an
adventure kids won't want to miss. But concerned parents can rest assured, there's
even a little
education thrown in for good measure: underneath the folly rest
valuable lessons about cause and
effect. is one of the leading specialty toy retailers in the
world.A Book of Shadows is the personal
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years and up.
Outdoor Toys
DORA(TM) THE EXPLORER
JEEP(R) WRANGLER(R) 4X4 from Fisher-Price
Adventurous children will hit the road with Dora(TM) the
Explorer in her
Jeep(R) Wrangler(R) 4X4. Ages 24 months to 8 years. The WaterWheel Play Table(TM
)
features a built-in drain plug for easy water removal. In addition, players
will be able to
utilize animal disguises, with this game marking the return of
Tak's chicken suit, along with the
introduction of a Lok's lobster suit.
The statements contained in this press release that
are not historical
facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.eldritchs spellcraft
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The Toys "R" Us "Best of Summer" items, listed alphabetically
by category,
are as follows: (asterisked items are not available on
http://www. Rowling
*The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
*The Lion, the Witch
and the Wardrobe by C. Tapping into a baby's natural
curiosity about the everyday objects they see
in their home, Baby Wordsworth
takes parents and children on an adventure through the kitchen, yard
, living
room, playroom and bedroom. The Clip-On Doodle Pro is available in four fun
colors (each
sold separately). Ages 8 and up.
Ages 6 years and up.
SUPER SOAKER(R) STAR WARS (R) WOOKIEE
BLASTER(TM) from Hasbro
The Super Soaker(R) Star Wars(R) Wookiee Blaster(TM) is a high-performance
toy that is styled just like the Wookiee blasters from Star Wars: Episode III
Revenge of the Sith
movie. The Star Wars(R) Wookiee Blaster(TM) also has
trigger-activated authentic sound effects from
the movie. Rowling
The highly anticipated sixth book in the Harry Potter series will further
chronicle the exploits of Harry and his friends at Hogwarts School of
Witchcraft and Wizardry
.
RUNNY BABBIT: A BILLY SOOK by Shel Silverstein
Completed prior to the poet's death
in 1999, the book is populated by the
likes of Runny Babbit, Toe Jurtle, Ploppy Sig, Polly Dorkupine
, and Pilly
Belican, all denizens of the green woods where letter-flipping runs rampant.levin@nick
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SMILE(TM) POCKET from VTech
The V. Kids just rub the paint with their finger, paint it on
the
paper, and watch the various colors gradually appear. The toy features a
magnetic drawing surface
with attached drawing pen and a magic eraser bar that
slides to erase the screen. The action-packed
story follows the spellbinding adventures and travels of Peter, Edmund, Lucy
and Susan and their
quest to rid the country of the evil witch and her
followers.S. and 608 international toy stores
,
including licensed and franchise stores as well as through its Internet sites
at http://www.wiccan grimoire
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. Nine touch points let kids interact with the characters in lessons
covering numbers, colors, animals
, and more. The
battery-operated pocket console allows early school-age learners to play a
variety
of exciting and imaginative games anywhere they go, guided by popular
characters. 1 AAA battery
required. The two screens offer two
perspectives on the action at once. Ages 3 years and
up.
WATERWHEEL PLAY TABLE(TM) from Step2
Children can pour water into wide funnel activating
water wheel, which
spills into the inner and outer harbors.
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
This tale of warped logic between boy and mouse is a surefire winner
in
the giggle-generator category. Babies "R" Us, a division of Toys "R" Us, Inc.S. Featuring 1
-2 player cooperative game play for the first time,
players will have to use all their skills to win
this race against the
toughest competitors and receive the grandest reward ever given by the Great
Jujus.
Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of
Viacom International
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Toys 'R' Us Announces List of Cool Summer Toys Games and Books For Kids of All Ages
Sizzling List Will Help Keep Kids Active and Minds Sharp
WAYNE, N. No batteries required
.
No batteries required. as
well as on the Internet at http://www.
"We are proud of the
work we have done with THQ to successfully launch and
establish the Tak franchise in the videogame
space since its inception in
2003," said Steve Youngwood, senior vice president, Nickelodeon Media
Products
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"Each summer parents look for new and exciting ways to keep their kids
busy
, safe and happy, while incorporating some educational content into their
activities," said Jim Feldt
, President, U.
Volume control and 3AA batteries included. With a pull of
the ripcord, Fly Wheels
can race at over 300 scale miles per hour and jump
over 25 feet in the air. Ages 4 to 8 years.
With a new
game, the growth of this brand speaks to our great relationship with
Nickelodeon and
the success that has been achieved in creating an original
property that can be developed across
all mediums.eildon correspondences
Toys "R" Us stores have a wide range of products on the "Best of Summer"
list
that will provide endless hours of activity for kids of all ages. Ages 3 years and up. Note that this
book is not available until July 16.
SUMMER OF THE SEA SERPENT by Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of
Merlin the magician. Sam-I
-am does his very best to convince a more finicky Seuss
character to try this rather unusual delicacy
. Ages 4 to 8 years.babiesrus.America's Most Loved Shaman is Set to Take on the Greatest Challenge of
His Life With the Launch of Tak: The Great Juju Challenge Videogames
"
The launch of Tak:
The Great Juju Challenge will be supported by a major
marketing campaign that will include:
- A massive four-month media campaign featuring television, print, radio,
and online advertising
- Retail promotions with all major retailers
- Game trailer promoted on millions
of Paramount Home Entertainment
videos and THQ/Nickelodeon videogames
- Exclusive
Tak minigame and downloadables hosted by Nick.correspondences heaps
, Toys "R" Us today announced
a list of summer toys
, games and books that are sure to keep kids and parents
happy this summer.S. 3 AA batteries required
.
MP3 (CMP 1339) from Craig Electronics
This new, compact MP3 player allows children
of all ages the opportunity
to download their favorite music and take it anywhere.K.
Ages 9 to
12 years., is
the largest baby product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in
the
juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through 219 stores in the U.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, which is in its 26th year, is the number-one entertainment
brand for kids.grimoire spells
The adventures
that follow are harrowing. Ages 4 to 8 years. Nintendo is a trademark
and/or registered of Nintendo
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The player also has a voice
recorder, FM radio, blue backlight, earphones, USB 2. Assemble it once
, then
fold, move or store it anywhere. Compact design and built-in hooks make it
easy to hang
on the wall. Ages 9 years and
up. Ages 9 to 12 years.
Concealed in the pages of this story are
the clues to twelve very real and
very valuable treasures that are hidden around the continental
United States.
(Logo: http://www. "In conjunction with THQ, we've been able to take what started
out as
an unknown character and in just three years, elevated him to the point where
he's become
a household name to millions of kids across the country. It has built a diverse, global business by
putting kids first
in everything it does. Nickelodeon's U.
Kristina Kirk
THQ
/Media Relations
818/871-5000
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Travel Toys
CRAYOLA(R) COLOR
WONDER(TM) from Binney + Smith
Color Wonder(TM) Fingerpaints offer more ways for kids to express
their
creativity anytime and anywhere. These fingerpaints color only on special
Color Wonder
Paper, and they're spill-proof too so kids' hands, clothes, and
work areas stay clean.
Voice recognition
lets players simply tell the game what they want it to do.
Chat software will let users transmit
text messages, handwriting and even
drawings to one another. And wireless functions link players
in the same room
-- or across the country. Seats up to 8 kids. Ages 7 years and up.
Summer
Reading/Young Readers
GREEN EGGS AND HAM (BEGINNER BOOKS) by Dr. It currently sells merchandise
through more than 1,500 stores,
including 680 toy stores in the U.imaginarium.
(Nasdaq: THQI)
and Nickelodeon today announced Tak: The Great Juju Challenge
for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment
system, Xbox(R) videogame
system from Microsoft, and Nintendo's GameCube(R), Game Boy(R) Advance
and
DS(TM) videogame systems has shipped to retail outlets throughout North
America. Articles
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All items
featured on this list are available
either at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide or online at http://www
.Smile(TM) Pocket from VTech
Word Whammer(TM) from LeapFrog
Travel Toys
*Crayola(R) Color Wonder(TM) Fingerpaints and Paper from Binney + Smith
*Clip-On Doodle Pro
(TM) from Fisher-Price
*MP3 Player from Craig Electronics
Nintendo(TM) DS from Nintendo
*Assorted Travel Games from Hasbro
Outdoor Toys
Dora(TM) The Explorer Jeep
(R) Wrangler(R) 4x4 from Fisher-Price
*ESPN X Games Bike from Toys "R" Us
Fly Wheels
(TM) from Road Champs
Fold 'N Store Picnic Table from Little Tikes
Super Soaker(R)
Star Wars(R) Wookiee Blaster(TM) from Hasbro
Waterwheel Play Table(TM) from Step2
Summer Reading
Chapter Books
*Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. Lewis
*Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook by Shel Silverstein
*Summer of the Sea Serpent (Magic Tree
House #31) by Mary Pope Osborne
*A Treasure's Trove: A Fairy Tale About Real Treasure for Parents
and
Children of All Ages by Michael Stadther
Young Readers
*Green Eggs
and Ham (Beginner Books) by Dr.Smile "smartridges" are available, including
Care Bears, Spider-Man
+ Friends, Scooby Doo and Disney. With
LeapFrog's Word Whammer(TM) Fridge Phonics(TM), you can create
over 325 three-
letter words with magnetic letters that sing and teach. No batteries
required
. No batteries required. Vehicle
drives at a maximum of 3.
A TREASURE'S TROVE: A FAIRY
TALE ABOUT REAL TREASURE FOR PARENTS AND
CHILDREN OF ALL AGES by Michael Stadther
An
illustrated fairy tale about twelve forest creatures whose mates have
disappeared after being crystallized
by a dark dust that falls every evening.
All ages.com.
About Tak: The Great Juju Challenge
Tak: The Great Juju Challenge is an innovative, cooperative videogame
that combines unique
puzzles, time-based strategies, and a robust combat
system.skys moondust
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*If You Give a Mouse a
Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff
*Storybook Treasury of Dick and Jane and Friends (Dick and Jane
) by
Unknown
Outlined below are the detailed product descriptions for items on the
Toys
"R" Us Summer 2005 List.
Educational Toys
BABY EINSTEIN BABY WORDSWORTH(TM
) FIRST WORDS AROUND THE HOUSE DVD from
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Baby Wordsworth
First Words Around The House DVD is a playful introduction
to words and sign language -- room by
room. This unit comes
with a bonus cartridge of six learning games; other Leapster cartridges are
sold separately. These interactive,
magnetic letters are based on the LeapFrog Talking Words
(TM) Factory video. Fly Wheels come in a variety of size diameters and
types just like real wheels
do, including racing, off-road, and tuner wheels.
FOLD 'N STORE PICNIC TABLE from Little
Tikes
The ultimate kid's table, this unique 4-sided table is ideal for snacks,
games, crafts
, picnics and more. The table accommodates up to three
children and holds up to four gallons of water
. Seuss
Young fans of the unflappable Sam-I-am will be pleased to discover the
plethora of flaps
to lift in this 10-page board book version of the Dr.com.
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"We're thrilled with the popularity the Tak franchise has experienced over
the past years
and feel this latest game, along with the enhanced marketing
efforts, are going to create even more
awareness for the brand," said Kelly
Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ
.
About THQ
THQ Inc. The company develops its products for all
popular game systems
, personal computers and wireless devices.thqwireless. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this
press release.com
Sara Levin
Nickelodeon
212/846-8670
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K. Ages 1 year and up
. 4 AA batteries required.
V.
CLIP-ON DOODLE PRO(TM) from Fisher-Price
Clip-On Doodle Pro(TM) is small and portable, and with its easy-to-use
clip, children can hang their
artwork just about anywhere. Ages 3 years and up. 3 AA batteries
required (included).
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE by J.thq.S.skys solstices
Keeping in mind the busy and diverse lives of
today's kids, the list includes
a number of books, games and toys for kids, whether they are traveling
to a
vacation destination, frolicking in the backyard, curling up on the couch,
lounging poolside
, or staying up past bedtime. Merchandising, Toys "R" Us.0 version, DRM and direct
encoding. Ages
1 year and up.
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-rated basic cable network for more than nine consecutive years.witchery wytch
Ages 4 to 8 years. While competing
, they'll run into new enemies, such as The Rokkers,
but will also be able to utilize new shaman upgrades
and bonus "blessings" to
customize Tak and Lok with new spells and abilities.sabbats spells
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Educational Toys
*Baby Einstein Baby Wordsworth(TM) First Words Around the House DVD from
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
InteracTV(TM) DVD from Fisher-Price
Leapster
(TM) Multimedia Learning System from LeapFrog
V. No batteries required. Ages 4 years and up
.
Includes a special Dora map and backpack for take-along fun. The storybook treasure includes: We
Look and See, We Come and Go, and
The New We Work and Play. (Nasdaq: THQI) is a leading worldwide
developer and publisher of
interactive entertainment software.
Trademark Statement
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.eldritchs rituals
Children can learn letters
, sounds, colors, shapes, numbers, and more using
the touch-screen stylus and multi-directional control
pad. The touch screen makes accessing items,
moving characters or navigating menus as easy as a tap
or drag on the screen.
About Toys "R" Us
Toys "R" Us, Inc.newscom. and its subsidiaries
(collectively referred to as "THQ"),
including but not limited to expectations and projections related
to the
release and features of Tak: The Great Juju Challenge, and are based upon
management's
beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Readers should carefully review the risk
factors
and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial
results, described in other documents
that THQ files from time to time with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly
Reports on
Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31,
2005
, and particularly the discussion of risk factors that may affect results
of operations set forth
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INTERACTV(TM) DVD from Fisher-Price
This electronic learning system is comprised
of an InteracTV DVD that you
insert into your home DVD player, a controller, and activity cards based
on
popular children's television shows.Smile Pocket turns game time into brain time by combining
a video
game platform and educational content in a portable learning system that goes
anywhere
or connects directly to the television for gaming at home. In addition, the bike has authentic ESPN
graphics, embossed
"X" logo saddle and deluxe padded BMX racing seat.
Summer Reading
/Chapter Books
THE GRIM GROTTO (A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS) by Lemony Snicket
The 11th
in a series, the book finds the siblings headed down Stricken Stream
on a broken toboggan when they
are spotted by the submarine Queequeg and it
passengers. Luckily, they have a young sorcerer, Teddy
, to help them.
STORYBOOK TREASURY OF DICK AND JANE AND FRIENDS (DICK AND JANE) by Unknown
These wonderful hardcover compilations of favorite stories include a mix
of beloved classics
as well as recent hits sure to appeal to girls and boys
alike.com. In the
upcoming portfolio
of THQ's Nickelodeon videogames, players who own more than
one of the titles featured in this program
will be able to experience expanded
game play elements and special features. Headquartered
in
Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global
network of offices located in
the United States, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Korea and Australia.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.com
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com.S. Rechargeable
battery included. No batteries needed for each
game.5 mph forward and reverse. Ages 3 years and
up. The table's elevated design
keeps water at easy reach for toddlers.com and
http://www., THQ
Inc.com
- Console-specific promotions with Sony, Nintendo and Xbox, including
demo discs, in-store game kiosks, and dedicated first party mini-sites
- Official Tak: The
Great Juju Challenge Strategy Guide from Brady Games
For more information on Tak: The Great
Juju Challenge and the rest of
THQ's product line-up, please visit http://www. More information
about THQ
and its products may be found at http://www. These forward-looking statements
are based
on current expectations, estimates and projections about the
business of THQ Inc.sabbats imbolc
5 AA batteries
required. Ages 3 years and up. Requires super 6-volt
battery (battery and charger included).
The bike comes with a
lifetime warranty on frame and one year on parts.
FLY WHEELS(TM
) from Road Champs
Fly Wheels(TM) are replica wheels and tires that look and perform just
like the wheels on real vehicles -- just on a smaller scale. Following the previously released Tak
and the Power of Juju and Tak
2: The Staff of Dreams, Tak: The Great Juju Challenge marks the third
product
to be released under THQ and Nickelodeon's agreement to create new cross-media
intellectual
properties for initial release in the videogame space with the
express intent of migrating the properties
to other entertainment media. THQ, THQ
Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or
registered
trademarks of THQ Inc. Sites listed here should be heavy on content.
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"The
Toys "R
" Us "Best of Summer" list does just that by providing parents with a
great reading list and several
fun and educational toys and games to fill the
endless summer days. Ages 3 years and up.
TRAVEL GAMES from Hasbro
Easy to carry and easy to pack, travel games from Hasbro will provide
hours of fun for those on the run, with titles including: Connect Four(R),
the vertical checkers
game; Hungry, Hungry Hippo(R), the marble munching game;
and Battleship(R), the naval strategy game
. Includes four-piece
accessory set: one cup, two sailboats and water wheel tower. No batteries
required
. All ages.
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C. Ages 9 to 12 years. Seuss
classic
.sportsrus.
Tak: The Great Juju Challenge will also be part of THQ's new "Cross Save"
program
, which gives consumers access to new content for added value. The company includes television programming
and
production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products,
online, recreation
, books, magazines and feature films.
Microsoft, Xbox and the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks
or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries and are used
under license from Microsoft.
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Note
that this product is not available until July 19. Plug an activity
card into the
controller, and games and activities featuring that show will appear on the TV
screen
. Ages 4 to 8 years.
ESPN X GAMES BIKE from Toys "R" Us
The 20" ESPN X Games Bike
, available exclusively at Toys "R" Us, features
oversized frame tubing, unique mag wheels, center
pull brakes, BMX tires and a
360-degree rotor. Batteries not required.S. Lewis
This classic
tale celebrates its 50th anniversary. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ
disclaims any obligation
to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties
or to revise or publicly release the results
of any revision to these
forward-looking statements.com
Julie MacMedan
THQ/Investor
Relations
818/871-5095
jmacmedan@thq.
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