Press Release!

First 4 Figures is proud to announce the creation of resin statues of G.I. JOE characters under license from Hasbro Properties Group.

"We are so excited to be working with Hasbro to produce high quality resin statues based on the G.I. Joe universe. With over forty years heritage, G.I. Joe is one of the few brands that has evolved continuously through its toys, comics and TV shows, " said Darren Martin, Director of First 4 Figures. "We look forward to bringing the very best in collectibles to the market and are confident that we can capture the essence of the epic struggle between G.I. Joe and Cobra” .

The range will include statues, busts and dioramas, previewing from August 2005.

For more information on First 4 Figures, please visit the site at http://www.first4figures.com

About First 4 Figures

First 4 Figures is a subsidiary of Puzzle Productions. Puzzle Productions manufactures and markets high quality resin figures under the brand name First 4 Figures. Included in its product line up includes famous licenses such as WWE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DOOM and TRANSFORMERS.

The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, DUEL MASTERS, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY and CANDY LAND, beyond the toy and game aisle, creating rich lifestyle experiences.

Yo Joe!

8/03/05