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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.com is a top
online destination for families who seek creative celebration ideas
and activities.
The decrease was primarily due to a change in product mix, partially
offset by lower provisions for sales returns and credits.2% compared to 66.3 million in 2003 to $7.
Through its Time to Celebrate(TM) division, the Company sells holiday
and seasonal giftware assortments direct to consumers at home shows. Also, please read the bases, assumptions and factors set
out in Item 7 in the Company's Form 10-K for 2003 dated March 17, 2004
and filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, all of which is
incorporated herein by reference and applicable to the forward-looking
statements set forth herein.5% 72,191 43.0%
Gross margin 7,361 63. All transactions between
operating segments have been eliminated and are not included in the
table above.

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"We are excited about celebrating the creativity of kids through
the American tradition of greeting cards," explained Norm Goldstein,
CEO, By Kids for Kids. The website is also a highly regarded
resource for educators, publishers, journalists and other media
professionals from around the globe, interested in covering the
amazing achievements of children and teens. The decrease was principally due to a change in
product mix from higher margin Village product to lower margin
Giftware product, partially offset by lower provisions for both excess
product, and sales returns and credits.2 million in 2004. Information on first quarter wholesale orders will be
provided at that time.51)
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EPS - BASIC $0.2% - 0.64)
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EPS - BASIC $1.63)
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EPS - ASSUMING DILUTION $1.76 $1.9% 3,229 9.0% 1,953 42.2% 1,112 23.

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Commenting on 2004 results, Susan Engel, Chairwoman and Chief
Executive Officer said, "Although our overall performance continues to
be affected by the challenges we face with our Village and figurine
products, we were pleased with the continued growth of our remaining
lines which were up 10% in 2004.5 million compared to $15.4
million, or 4%, from $31.5 million in 2003 to $30. Any conclusions or expectations
expressed in, or drawn from, the statements in this press release
concerning matters that are not historical corporate financial results
are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.5% 19,357 50.7%
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NET INCOME $23,784 14.89 $1.0%
Giftware sales 18,812 51.1%
Income (loss) from operations 1,395 25.9%

OTHER -
Unallocated general and
administrative expenses (7,518) (8,323)

CONSOLIDATED:
Net sales 42,338 38,138
Income from operations 6,355 15.

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Complete contest rules are on the Amazing Kids!
website: www.htm#top1.org) is a children's educational
non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California.com

Produced by Disney Online, FamilyFun.7 million or $1.9 million in the prior year. is a leading collectible and giftware company
that recognizes the importance of celebrating life's extraordinary
moments - holidays, special days, and every day.30 $ (0. These reclassifications had no impact on consolidated
net income or retained earnings as previously reported.6%
Selling expenses 4,747 12. General and administrative expenses are generally
not allocated to specific operating segments and are therefore
reflected in the other category.

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amazing-kids.org/cardcontest05." The site's popular "Solution
Centers," which offer parents real answers in real time, include:
"Parenting," "Recipes," "Travel," "Arts + Crafts," "Organize +
Decorate," "Games," and "Parties.2 million, or 10% of sales in the prior year.

Corporate

Unallocated general and administrative expenses decreased $1.2 million compared to $2.
Department 56 sells its products through approximately 13,000
wholesale customers who operate gift, specialty and department store
locations in the United States and Canada, Company-operated retail
stores , direct mail catalog companies and international distributors.6%

Interest expense 580 0.5%
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INCOME TAXES 39,308 23.0% 5,852 15.

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these ideas into commercial products where the kids earn self-esteem,
business experience and royalties.

Retail Segment

Revenues were up 29% to $11.5% 13,505 35 .0%

INCOME TAX PROVISION 14,152 8. These reclassifications had no impact on consolidated net
income as previously reported.3%

RETAIL:
Net sales 11,576 100.

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With adults and kids across the country searching for the perfect
prank, April Fools' Day was a record-breaking traffic day for
FamilyFun. Excluding this settlement and related expenses, net
income from continuing operations was $21.

Retail Segment

Revenues were up 19% to $5. The increase is
principally due to shipping and recognizing sales later in the year
compared to 2003 and having two fewer days of cash collections in
fiscal 2004 as a result of the year ending on January 1, 2005 compared
to January 3, 2004 in fiscal 2003.

Discontinued Operations

The Company completed the closing of its Geppeddo subsidiary
during the first quarter of 2004 and reclassified its results as
discontinued operations for all periods presented.10 per share after -tax loss from discontinued
operations in 2004.8%

Selling, general and
administrative expenses 14,588 34.0% 5,852 15.

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Net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of
2004 was $4.8 million from $33.5 million from $4. The increase was principally due to the mix of
product sales and lower markdowns.9 million in the
prior year.

Fiscal 2005 Outlook

The Company intends to provide an outlook for fiscal 2005 in
conjunction with its release of first quarter 2005 financial results
in April.

Notes concerning forward-looking statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements about the
Company's performance.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Quarter Ended
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January 1, January 3,
2005 2004
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NET SALES $42,338 $38,138
COST OF SALES 21,395 50.3% 550 1.7% $(3,143) -8.7%
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Gross Profit 86,467 52.3 %
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INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC:
INCOME PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING $1.7% 88,133 52.3%
Selling expenses 8,188 70.

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mission is to inspire creativity and excellence in children to help
them realize their potential.6 million or $1.8% compared to 48.6% in 2003.0 million at the end of last year.5 million in
2003. Best known for its
lighted Village buildings, Snowbabies(TM ) figurines and extensive
holiday and special occasion product lines, the Company designs and
develops festive giftware with the highest principles of quality and
creativity.2%
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Gross Profit 20,943 49 .4%
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OPERATING INCOME FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS 6,355 15.7%
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NET INCOME $4,124 9.24)
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INCOME PER SHARE - ASSUMING
DILUTION:
INCOME PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING $0.5% 82,136 46.5% 93,701 53.8%
Selling expenses 15,520 10.6%
Income from operations 63,586 41.0%
Income (loss) from operations (827) -7. The segmentation of these
operations also reflects how the Company's chief executive officer
(the "CEO") currently reviews the results of these operations .

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" Disney Online also produces
Disney.3 million were up 11%
compared to $38."
Ms . While we were disappointed with
Time to Celebrate revenues and net results during 2004, we continue to
believe that our retail businesses are important elements in our
effort to offset the continued decline in the Gift + Specialty
Channel.2 million, or 71% of sales, compared to
$6.

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OPERATIONS
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS - (0.1% 15,747 47.6%

The Company has two reportable segments - wholesale and retail.

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share.8
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Accounts receivable at the end of fiscal 2004 were $28.3% (906) -0.6% 14,009 8.

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amazing-kids. Additionally, each winner will receive a set of their greeting
cards and BKFK Crayon Holders, a successful kid-invented product,
courtesy of By Kids For Kids, and a kids' art frame from
Kidzworxx. Disney.

8 million in 2003.

30 per share compared to $3.0% in 2003.

Full Year Performance from Continuing Operations

Wholesale Segment

Revenues for the full year decreased 8% to $153.
Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 51.9 million in the
prior year.6 million compared to $1.com.0% (6,743) -17.27
OPERATIONS
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS - (0 .2% 3,065 66.

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About By Kids For Kids Co. Popular content areas included
crafts and basket activities , egg decorating and hunting
activities, recipes and decorations.----Department 56
(NYSE:DFS ), a leading collectible and giftware company, today reported
financial results for its fourth quarter and year ending January 1,
2005.86 per share compared to
$24.
The gross margin percentage was 67.5 million in 2004.1 million from
$166.4 million, or 72% of sales in the prior year.
Interest expense was $0.5% (323) -0.31 $0.89
OPERATIONS
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (0.25
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INCOME PER SHARE - ASSUMING
DILUTION:
INCOME PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING $1.0%

RETAIL:
Net sales 5,530 100.0% 8,942 100.8%

OTHER -
Unallocated general and
administrative expenses (30,156) (31,530)

CONSOLIDATED:
Net sales 164,715 175,837
Income from operations 32,603 19.
Although the product produced and sold for each segment is similar,
the type of customer for the product and the method used to
distribute the product are different.

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deadline is Friday, July 15, 2005.amazing-kids.com, a leading family resource Web site produced by
Disney Online, achieved record-breaking year-over-year traffic
increases surrounding recent holiday site features including
Valentine's Day, Easter and April Fools' Day.

Valentine's Day mini-site unique visitors increased by 17
percent over the same period in 2004.

Department 56 Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Results

87 per share in the prior year.5
million, or $0.
Selling expenses were $2. ET call.
Actual results may vary materially from forward-looking statements and
the assumptions on which they are based.4%
Litigation settlement - 0.30 $0.4% 1,938 1.4% $16,408 9.0% 4,644 100 .7% $86,592 51.

Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications were made to the quarter
and 53 weeks ended January 3, 2004 segment information in order to
conform to the presentation of the quarter and 52 weeks ended January
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About Amazing Kids!

Amazing Kids ! (www. Page views for the entire month of April were up 148.
Revenues for the fourth quarter of $42.26 per share, from the settlement of litigation net of
related expenses.3 million compared to $2.8% 39,787 22.10) (0.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED )
(In thousands)

ASSETS

January 1, January 3,
2005 2004
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $44,906 $17,457
Accounts receivable, net 28,488 20,999
Inventories 15,998 12,189
Other current assets 7,349 7,274
Current assets of discontinued operations - 11,657
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Total current assets 96,741 69,576

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 15,933 17,664
GOODWILL, TRADEMARKS AND OTHER, net 51,491 51,631
OTHER ASSETS 3,223 3,433
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$167,388 $142,304
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $6,858 $6,322
Income tax payable 1,547 3,513
Other current liabilities 6,872 6,379
Current liabilities of discontinued operations - 3,938
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Total current liabilities 15 ,277 20,152

OTHER LIABILITIES 2,929 3,015
DEFERRED TAXES 5,425 4,841
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 143,757 114,296
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$167,388 $142,304
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Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications were made to the January
3, 2004 condensed consolidated balance sheets in order to conform to
the presentation of the January 1, 2005 condensed consolidated
balance sheet.9% $17,747 53.8 % 16,292 48.9% 13,063 39.9%
Giftware sales 81,692 53.0%
Gross margin 79,106 51.

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Budding young greeting card designers, ages 5-17, are to create an
original Winter Holiday greeting card design and submit their design
to Amazing Kids ! at: 1158 26th Street, PMB 485, Santa Monica,
California 90403.com), is a
groundbreaking new venture entirely dedicated to inspire the
innovative spirit within every kid. Since the beginning of
2005 , FamilyFun has averaged 40 percent year-over-year growth with a
peak increase of 43 percent in April (comScore Media Metrix).com is the premier online
family resource for creative solutions, combining award-winning
content and related community features focused on great ideas,
practical advice , and "fun stuff to do."

Fourth Quarter Performance from Continuing Operations

Wholesale Segment

Revenues were up 10% to $36.
The increase was principally due to the mix of product sales and lower
markdowns.
The decrease was principally due to a decrease in marketing,
distribution and depreciation expenses.
Interest expense was $0.
Selling expenses were $15.
Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 63.0%
Other, net (219) -0.2% 5,625 14.86 $1.6% 5,568 62.

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bkfk. The cards will be sold by the non-profit organization Amazing
Kids! to raise funds for their programs during the Winter holidays,
2005. The Amazing Kids! website is the number
one website for "kids contests" and for stories about "amazing kids, "
based on its Google rankings.6 million or
$0.7 million, or 13% of sales, compared to
$3. The decrease in interest expense was principally due to a
decrease in the amount of average debt outstanding .9 million in
2003, or 10% of sales in both years.
The decrease was principally due to a decrease in depreciation and
marketing expenses, partially offset by the $0.5 million
compared to $21.8 %
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INCOME TAXES 6,444 15.24)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING:
BASIC 13,510 13,174
ASSUMING DILUTION 13,734 13,302

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION -
Depreciation expense (as reported
within SG+A) $938 $1,143

52 Weeks 53 Weeks
Ended Ended
January 1, January 3,
2005 2004
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NET SALES $164,715 $175,837
COST OF SALES 78,248 47.3%

Selling , general and
administrative expenses 53,864 32.0%
Other, net (414) -0.0%
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 25,156 15.0%
Gross margin 3,718 67.

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"Our number one goal is to exceed the expectations of our audience
as a useful and fun resource for family life," stated Emily Smith,
vice president of FamilyFun.
The gross margin percentage was 46. Selling expenses
during 2003 were lower due to a reduction in the provision rate for
doubtful accounts.6 million in the
prior year.

Corporate

Unallocated general and administrative expense decreased $0.8%
in the prior year. The increase was due to the opening of new retail stores ,
a same-store sales increase of 3%, and increased Time to Celebrate
revenue.0% - 0 .31 $(0.7%
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OPERATING INCOME FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS 32,603 19.78 $1.

DEPARTMENT 56, INC.0%
Gross margin 17,225 46.

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Winning designs will be announced on Amazing Kids!' and
By Kids For Kids' websites in August , 2005.com holiday visitor highlights include:

Easter mini-site page views increased 180 percent over the
same holiday period in 2004. Disney Online works closely with the Walt Disney Internet
Group, which provides integrated strategic and operational Internet
services for The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE:DIS) Internet
initiatives. Engel continued, "We were also very pleased with our retail
stores 3% same-store sales increase. The increase was due to operating
more retail stores in 2004 compared to 2003 and increased Time to
Celebrate operations.7% compared to 52.6% compared to 62.
Capital expenditures were $2.
Time to Celebrate had approximately 1,000 independent sales
consultants at the end of 2004.
Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the Company's
February 18 conference call over the Internet at
www.m. These statements are based on management's
estimates , assumptions and projections as of today and are not
guarantees of future performance.

DEPARTMENT 56, INC.7%

INCOME TAX PROVISION 2,320 5 .1%
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LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS,
NET OF TAX (1,372) -0.

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by Amazing Kids! on their popular kids' website (www.com), a company which
transforms kids' innovative ideas into commercial products.0 million during
2003, or 42% of sales in both years.7% 53,914 30.10 ) (0.3%

52 Weeks 53 Weeks
Ended Ended
January 1, January 3,
2005 2004
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WHOLESALE:
Village sales $71,447 46.

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BKFK inspires and rewards kids for
innovation excellence and encourages young people to pursue problem
solving in their education and careers. BKFK represents some of the most
brilliant young minds in America. Revenues for the fiscal year of
$164. For fiscal 2004, net income from
continuing operations was $25.7 million charge for
severance costs related to staff reductions in the third quarter of
2004.51)
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EPS - ASSUMING DILUTION $0.

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percent over the same period in 2004.

Other FamilyFun. Popular content areas
included easy-to-make Valentine cards, classroom gift ideas
and Valentine's Day family traditions.com features exciting neighborhoods that live
within the gates of Disney's virtual theme park, housing a variety of
wholesome, original content that consistently reflects the magic of
Disney. The decrease in wholesale segment
revenue was principally due to a 17% decrease in Village product
sales, partially offset by a 2% increase in Giftware product sales .3%
in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the amount
of average debt outstanding.4 million, or $0.3%

Interest expense 130 0.8% (8,338 ) -4.6%
Income from operations 12,478 33.7% 6,442 72.1% (874) -9. In addition, the Company generally
does not account for or report assets, capital expenditures, or
depreciation and amortization by segment.

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For more information about the contest or Amazing Kids!, visit
their website at: www. "Holidays are a time for families to
be together and it's heartening to know that FamilyFun.1 million or $0.
Selling expenses were $4.
Selling expenses were $8.5% 18,781 49.5% 2,025 5.3%
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 4,124 9.2%
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INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC:
INCOME PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING $0.87
OPERATIONS
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (0.
SEGMENTS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED INFORMATION FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)

Quarter Ended
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2005 2004
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WHOLESALE:
Village sales $17,996 48.0%
Selling expenses 2,323 42.3% 80,303 48.1% 15,942 9. Other components of the statement of
operations, which are classified below income from operations, are
also not allocated by segment.

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Winners will be selected from six age categories, and winning
designs will appear on Amazing Kids!' Winter Holiday 2005 Greeting
Cards.6 million in the
prior year. Geppeddo incurred a
$1. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update or publish in the future any forward-looking
statements.1%
Litigation settlement (6,871) -4.9% 38,755 22.3% 24,746 14.24
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING:
BASIC 13,342 13,118
ASSUMING DILUTION 13,530 13,210

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION -
Depreciation expense (as reported
within SG+A) $3,761 $4,469

Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications were made to the quarter
and 53 weeks ended January 3, 2004 statements of income in order to
conform to the presentation of the quarter and 52 weeks ended January
1, 2005.1%
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Net sales 153,139 100.8% 39,787 22.
Income from operations for each reporting segment includes
specifically identifiable operating costs such as cost of sales and
selling expenses. These reclassifications had no impact on consolidated net
income as previously reported .

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LOS ANGELES----Amazing Kids!(R) and By
Kids For Kids (TM) have kicked-off their first-ever Winter Holiday
Greeting Card Design Contest for kids and teens .
"Amazing Kids! is delighted to host yet another creative contest
giving kids a fun, challenging outlet for their endless creativity,"
said Alyse Rome, Founder and President of Amazing Kids! "We appreciate
By Kids For Kids' support, helping us bring kids' creative designs to
fruition.
Amazing Kids!, By Kids For Kids and KidzWorxx are trademarks of
their respective organizations."

About FamilyFun.com, the leading kids' and family entertainment destination on
the Internet. Fiscal 2004 net
income from continuing operations included the benefit of $3.5 million in 2003.
The increase was principally due to the timing of receipt of product
from overseas vendors, which resulted in a higher percentage of 2004
annual sales occurring in the fourth quarter. The increase was due to the opening of new retail stores,
a same-store sales increase of 4%, and increased Time to Celebrate
revenue.fulldisclosure. To listen to the live call, please go to the
web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the 9:00 a. For
those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be
available.7% 3,600 9.4%
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LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS,
NET OF TAX - 0.0%
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Net sales 36,808 100.0% 166,895 100.

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