Pope John Paul II Outslugs Barry Bonds; According to Beckett the Pontiff's Trading Card Is the Hottest on the Market

"To put the sale into context, Barry Bonds, who is the most collected
modern baseball player, has never had a non-graded card sell for more than
$1,200," says Mike Payne, editor of Beckett Baseball, which has been the
acknowledged authority on the trading card hobby for over 20 years.
Here is a list of some of today's most wanted planes.S.S.

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"Jay Jay Diecast Collectors Set by ACTION PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
INC. U. If your
poker night gatherings tend to be smaller, than U. The WPT-sanctioned
clay-filled chip features a highly detailed full-color WPT logo in the center,
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* Official World Poker Tour Tournament Set (SRP/$149.

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James
Beckett. Planes can be found in many sizes , and varieties, while
models range from the Wright Brothers' first plane to Air Force One. Over all , the
company is expecting to report record sales in the first quarter
against 2004 as well as an improved bottom line. Playing Card Company Debuts Elegant 1,000-Clay Chip Set

Diamonds (Plus Spades, Clubs and Hearts) are a Girl's
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CINCINNATI, If you want to win the heart of your
poker playing wife, husband or lover this year, than U.. They include the:

* Official World Poker Tour Poker Set (SRP /$199.99) -- A two
deck set for avid players who appreciate the unique feel, smooth
shuffle, and unmatched durability of plastic cards. (SRP/$3.

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The magazine, which hits newsstands on Monday,
details the $8,100 sale of the card by a California dealer to another Golden
State collector shortly after the pontiff's death.

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* Official World Poker Tour Texas Hold 'Em Book Set (SRP/$20.

* Official World Poker Tour 11.

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Its products are marketed and sold worldwide to
specialty retailers, museums , toy stores, theme parks, attractions,
zoos, catalog companies, Internet retailers, and educational markets.99) -- 100 chips
that bear molded WPT spade logos and authentic casino stripes.

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It depicts one of the most revered leaders in
history, so from that standpoint the sale really isn't surprising. Americans
passion for poker has spurred the demand for high-end gaming equipment like
the "Official World Poker Tour Luxury Poker Chest.
This set also features two tournament -quality Official WPT Logo Decks, and
two cut cards. The WPT Logo decks shuffle better, deal easier , and last
longer than cards from other manufacturers.

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The Pope's 2005 Topps World Treasures card, which features his actual
signature, is the hottest trading card on the market, according to the June
edition of Beckett Baseball. These
types of cards, featuring world leaders and historical figures, are en vogue
right now.
The Pope's card still has a long way to go before it is considered the
most valuable trading card of all-time, though. This set is listed as a bestseller in
the die cast category on Amazon. is a multi brand designer and
manufacturer of educational and positive branded toys emphasizing fun.apii..99) with 400 chips, a
fine wood case, two decks and Official World Poker Tour Rules Book.

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This sturdy set is made for holding up to long hours of
playtime."
Action Products International, Inc. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward -looking statement for events or
circumstances after the date on which such statement is made. USPC creates its top grade cards
from a proprietary formulation of paper stock derived from a blend of soft and
hard woods. It is available at selected retail outlets, as well as online at
http:/ /www.

* Official World Poker Tour "Logo" Decks (WPT logo on white or black
background ) and Official World Poker Tour Decks (WPT logo combined
with traditional Casino Bee diamond back).com.

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The set features issues
of historical figures complete with "cut signatures" (autographs taken from
documents and incorporated into the card's design). Beckett, considered the world's
most trusted source in collecting, currently publishes 14 magazines.

Amazon.com Reports Action Products' Jay Jay Diecast as a Best Seller

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International, Inc. "We've got the perfect give for every poker-playing couple.
The suggested retail price for the Official WPT Luxury Poker Chest is
$399.

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For more information on Action Products' toys, visit the Company's
web site at http://www.com

Any statements that are not historical facts contained in this
release are forward-looking statements. It is possible that the
assumptions made by management for purposes of such statements may not
materialize. With
its groundbreaking cameras on the hole cards, fans have been caught up in the
drama and many have learned to play the game by watching the pros."
The handsome two-tiered case features 1,000 WPT 11. USPC WPT chips are
easier to shuffle and manipulate than other poker chips, because they have
specially designed rounded edges and a rough clay surface.99.

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Other world leaders
included are Czar Paul I and King Frederick the Great, whose cards have sold
for $3,050 and $3,000 respectively. This is a good die cast set for younger kids , featuring
characters they're sure to know.S..usplayingcard.

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Based in Dallas, Beckett Media LP, an Apprise Media company, is the
leading publisher of sports and specialty market collectible products in the
U. The company also
operates Beckett Grading Services, the award-winning third-party professional
sports card grading service. The company was founded in 1984 by Dr.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/LAFRU1 )
"This 'Official World Poker Tour Luxury Poker Chest' set is every poker
player's dream if he or she likes to host as many as eight players at a time
for home games," said Scott Kling, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
U.S.5 gram heavyweight
clay-filled poker chips (400 gray, 300 blue, 200 red and 100 black). Two decks of WPT cards along with Texas Hold 'Em
instructions are included.

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destination for sports collectible enthusiasts, and is the premier publisher
of monthly sports collectibles magazines .

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The World Poker Tour, which airs every Wednesday at 9 p.5-gram chip is known as the true poker player's chip.49 each)

* Official World Poker Tour Table Top (SRP/$75.

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S . Actual results may differ materially from those projected
or implied in any forward-looking statements .The "Official World Poker Tour(TM)" (WPT) Luxury Poker Chest"
-- a newly released 1,000 chip set in a hand-made fine wood case that is "the
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"The
Pope 's card is a one-of-a-kind.26 million paid
for a 1902 T-206 Honus Wagner in 2000."
"Over 100,000 planes have been sold to date and we are seeing an
increase in interest as Jay Jay is scheduled to appear in 72 air shows
in 32 cities," said Jerome Sage, Vice President of Sales and
Marketing .00) features a reversible
felt with poker on one side and blackjack on the other, has room for
eight players, includes reversible cup holders, and folds for easy
storage .

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Most collectible planes are not designed for children
under 14.
Quality brands including JAY JAY THE JET PLANE Wooden Adventure
System(TM), I Dig Dinosaurs(R) and I Dig Treasures(R) excavation
activity kits, Space Voyagers(R) ("The most authentic Space Toys on
Earth"), Wild Climbers(TM ) and Climb@Tron(TM) window-climbing animals
and robots, Play and Store(TM) themed playsets, Kidz Workshop(TM)
wooden projects, Drop Zone Extreme(TM) parachute toys, and Curiosity
Kits(R), a leading , award-winning specialty brand for kids' craft and
activity kits. Playing Card's 400-chip
Official World Poker Tour Poker Set or the 300-chip Official World Poker Tour
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DALLAS, Barry Bonds may be prepping for a summer
assault on the home run marks of Babe Ruth and Henry Aaron, but he has a ways
to go before his trading cards reach the popularity of a recent Pope John Paul
II issue..the ultimate!
(Photo: http://www. Playing Card Company , the world's leader in playing cards for more than
100 years and the manufacturer of the best-selling Bicycle and Bee brand
cards. E/PT on the
Travel Channel is the television show that has launched the poker boom. With the distinctive red, blue and black WPT logo on the back,
they come with either a primarily white or black background -- a perfect pair
to speed game play.

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Since it's appropriate
for younger children, this is a good set to introduce beginners to
collecting. An exclusive WPT spade design and
casino stripes are molded into the chip using two colors.

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The WPT Logo Decks have the true feel and playability of
top casino cards, retaining their shape after many hours of play .worldpokertour.

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com (http://www. (NASDAQ:APII), a leading toy designer and
manufacturer of educational and positive, non-violent branded toys for
pre-school children through pre-teens, today announced the following
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Organizations dedicated to the hobby of collecting playing cards, including tarot cards.

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Collectors love the novelty aspect of these issues ."
To date, the Pope's card has generated the largest sum tracked for any of
the 48 cards included in Topps' 2005 World Treasures.beckett. 3:
"The world of die cast airplanes can be a confusing one for the
inexperienced. 2/28/05 (Age: 3 and up). We think the second
half of the year will be even more exciting as we add two more brands
in our portfolio, Talking Stix(TM) and ToddWorld(TM). Such statements may
involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those
relating to product demand, pricing, market acceptance, the effect of
economic conditions, intellectual property rights, the outcome of
competitive products, risks in product development, the results of
financing efforts, the ability to complete transactions, and other
factors discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and
Exchange Commission filings. Playing Card has
just the thing. In research , avid
poker players preferred USPC chips to other chips available in the market.00) with
The Official Poker Rule Book, plus one white and one black WPT logo
deck.worldpokertour .com or
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flagship title is the popular Beckett Baseball magazine. "We are seeing increasing acceptance of the line and we are
contemplating adding more die cast characters in 2006 .

The Ultimate Valentine's Gift for the Poker Passionate Man or Woman: 'Official World Poker Tour(TM) Luxury Poker Chest'

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11. Unlike other poker
chips available to fans, USPC WPT chips are made using the same processes as
the chips used by the top casinos on the WPT tour.5-Gram Clay Chips (SRP/$35.) --
100 chips with specially designed rounded edges and a rough clay
surface that make a robust click, just like the sound heard at
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* Official World Poker Tour Plastic Playing Cards (SRP/$35.

* Official World Poker Tour 8-Gram Clay Chips (SRP/$19.

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According to Beckett, the
biggest sale ever recorded for a trading card remains the $1.com (02/18/05).

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in a metal briefcase lined in padded black velour, with the
embroidered WPT logo inside the lid and on a metal logo plate above
the handle.