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Topic: Jakks Pacific


In the News (Sun 23 Nov 08)

  
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Jakks Pacific 77517 AKC Large Classic Plush Squirrel
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www.petsbigtime.com /newpetstore-New_Pet_Store.html   (180 words)

  
  JAKKS Pacific   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
There are rumors circulating that JAKKS Pacific is going to attempt to do full-body scans of the wrestlers in order to create more accurate representations of them, but there are many technical issues preventing this, and some observers think that the news is simply an April Fool's gag run amok.
Jakks Pacific is also offering sneak peeks on their website of figures of WWF officials (and twin brothers) Earl and Dave Hebner, as well as a 12" statue of The Rock.
JAKKS Pacific will create a line of action figures play-sets and accessories based on the characters and story lines from the film.
www.mastercollector.com /articles/afigures/jakk51601.shtml   (1244 words)

  
 Jakks Pacific sees strong holiday sales - Oct. 19, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Malibu, Calif.-based Jakks Pacific (Research), whose toy chest contains popular licenses such as Care Bears, Cabbage Patch Kids, Justice League and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) action figures, logged a third-quarter profit that nearly tripled to 95 cents a share from 35 cents a year earlier.
Jakks now expects 2004 profits to be $1.85 to $1.90 a share, before stock-based compensation charges, up from its earlier forecast of $1.75 to $1.80.
"At Jakks we have a paranoia that we have to be diversified and appeal to everybody.
money.cnn.com /2004/10/19/news/midcaps/jakks_toys   (876 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Local / Conn. / Jakks Pacific in video-game deal with World Wrestling Entertainment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Jakks Pacific Inc. said Tuesday it received a license from World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. to develop video games based on professional wrestling.
Jakks denied wrongdoing when sued by WWE in October.
In morning trading, shares of Jakks rose 87 cents, or 4.9 percent, to $18.53, on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
www.boston.com /news/local/connecticut/articles/2004/11/16/jakks_pacific_in_video_game_deal_with_world_wrestling_entertainment   (243 words)

  
 Business Wire: JAKKS Pacific Inc. Signs Licensing Agreement to Develop New Toy Line for Haro Bikes and Team Haro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
JAKKS Pacific Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:JAKK) Wednesday announced that it has signed a licensing agreement to develop a line of collectible toy products for Haro Bikes and Team Haro.
JAKKS Pacific expects to ship the first products of the new line by mid-December with full product rollout in spring 2000.
JAKKS Pacific and its affiliates develop, manufacture and market toys and related products for children, including action figures featuring characters from the World Wrestling Federation(R); die-cast collectible and toy vehicles under the Road Champs(R) and Remco(R) brand names; Child Guidance(R) preschool toys; and a line of fashion dolls and accessories.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1999_Sept_8/ai_55687752   (374 words)

  
 Has JAKKS Been Naughty or Nice? [Fool.com: Commentary] December 16, 2005
Although JAKKS has delivered a five-year sales growth rate of 25.6%, an increase in earnings per share of only 1.4% for the past five years is depressing.
But JAKKS beat the third-quarter consensus estimate by 18% and inevitably succeeded to beat the fiscal year estimates in just three quarters.
In the cash-is-king department, for the trailing 12 months, JAKKS has produced a price-to-cash flow ratio of 9.8, which is significantly better than the industry's average.
www.fool.com /news/commentary/2005/commentary05121602.htm?source=eptyholnk303100&logvisit=y&npu=y&bounce=y&bounce2=y   (1373 words)

  
 JAKKS Pacific News
THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 is in development for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP system and Xbox 360 video game and...
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced it has signed a licensing agreement to develop a line of pet products based on the name and image of rap artist Snoop Dogg.
JAKKS Pacific recently announced that it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products to develop, manufacture and distribute a line of toys based on the entire ROCKY franchise, which...
www.topix.net /com/jakk   (606 words)

  
 THQ, Jakks comment on WWE suit - News at GameSpot
The suit alleges that Jakks Pacific bribed a WWE vice president and licensing agent to secure the video game license that is currently held by a joint venture of Jakks Pacific and THQ.
"[Jakks Pacific] denies any allegations of wrongdoing and believes that it will be completely vindicated in the litigation, and looks forward to having the claims against it dismissed," the company revealed in its statement.
Under the current terms of the agreement, THQ and Jakks' license to produce video games based on WWE properties is valid until December 2009, with a five-year right of renewal favoring Jakks.
www.gamespot.com /news/2004/10/20/news_6111022.html   (653 words)

  
 JAKKS Pacific initiated with "hold" | newratings.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
NEW YORK, October 6 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Wedbush Morgan initiate coverage of JAKKS Pacific (JAKK.NAS) with a "hold" rating.
In a research note published this morning, the analysts mention that JAKKS Pacific's recent acquisitions and new product launches would help the company overcome the volatile consumer environment and competitive marketplace.
A diversified product line would drive JAKKS Pacific's revenues and profits going forward, despite the potential negative outcome of the company's litigation against WWE, the analysts believe.
www.newratings.com /analyst_news/article_1051490.html   (245 words)

  
 JAKKS Pacific Goes to the Dogs [Fool.com: Motley Fool Take] June 16, 2005
JAKKS Pacific (Nasdaq: JAKK) has many brands that make all sorts of kids' products.
As I've said before, JAKKS Pacific is a good licensor and distributor in its industry.
The WWE took JAKKS Pacific to the mat.
www.fool.com /News/mft/2005/mft05061607.htm   (411 words)

  
 Jakks Pacific Gets Hit With Class Action Lawsuit! - Next Level Gaming News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad and Schulman LLP announces that a class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. between December 3, 1999 and October 19, 2004, inclusive, seeking to pursue remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
In exchange for the bribes from JAKKS, laundered through foreign corporations, Bell and SSAI agreed to assist JAKKS in securing a WWE videogame license and favorable amendments to the toy license.
In the press release, JAKKS stated that if the discussions with WWE are not satisfactorily concluded, the litigation is likely to be commenced by WWE.
www.nlgaming.com /nl/asp/id_3800/nl/newsDisp.htm   (643 words)

  
 Business Wire: JAKKS Pacific to produce a second series of World Wrestling Federation action figures in response to ...
JAKKS Pacific to produce a second series of World Wrestling Federation action figures in response to retail and consumer demand
Jack Friedman, chief executive officer of JAKKS Pacific commented: "We are overwhelmed by the response to our first series, which has been selling out at most of our retailers.
JAKKS Pacific manufactures and distributes a line of toy products, including toy products based on the top-ranking Power Rangers ZEO television series and a line of fashion dolls with accessories.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1996_August_19/ai_18607029   (348 words)

  
 NAMC Newswire Releases - JAKKS Pacific Debuts Exciting Line-up of Plug It In & Play TV Games at the 2006 CES ...
MALIBU, CA, (NAMC) - JAKKS Pacific, Inc.(R) (Nasdaq:JAKK - Profile) is introducing new titles from the Company's award-winning Plug It In and Play TV Games(TM) line tonight at The International CES ShowStoppers Media Preview in Las Vegas.
JAKKS' new TV Games titles will launch in the Spring of 2006 for a suggested retail price of $19.99, with GameKey titles retailing for $9.99.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products.
www.namcnewswire.com /releases/content/view/484/2   (871 words)

  
 JAKKS Pacific(R) Expands Warner Bros. Consumer Products TV Games(TM) Offerings to Include GAMEKEY(TM) Expansion Pack
About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products.
These statements are not guarantees of JAKKS' future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.
The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-24-2005/0003072301&EDATE=   (603 words)

  
 Investor's Business Daily: Breaking News
JAKKS Pacific(R) expects to launch the GAMEKEY(TM) expansion pack first in North America this Fall, and then Internationally in Spring 2006.
JAKKS Pacific created the Plug it in & Play TV Games(TM) category with the introduction of TV Games two years ago, and has since launched many different units featuring the hottest licenses in entertainment and video games including Ms.
JAKKS Pacific's TV Games line was included in multiple best toy lists this holiday season, including Toy Wishes' Hot Dozen List, Toys "R" Us' Joy List and KB Toys' Hot Holiday List.
www.investors.com /breakingnews.asp?journalid=26018232   (835 words)

  
 globeandmail.com : globeinvestor.com : JAKKS Pacific to Launch NAMCO(R) TV Games Internationally
JAKKS' TV Games line also includes Atari(R) TV Games and Activision(R) TV Games, which feature vintage videogames with original retro graphics and sounds from classic videogame of the past, with a SpongeBob SquarePants TV Games expected to hit retail shelves beginning in early 2004.
JAKKS Pacific expects to begin shipping Namco TV Games to Europe, Australia and New Zealand in Spring 2004.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and leisure products.
www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/WireFeedRedirect?cf=GlobeInvestor/config&vg=BigAdVariableGenerator&date=20040211&archive=prnews&slug=2004_02_11_08_2759_1089066   (769 words)

  
 ICv2 News - Jakks Pacific To Acquire 21st Century Toys   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Jakks Pacific, the Malibu-based toy company that is making toys for The Mummy Returns (see "The Mummy Returns to 3,397 Screens"), has executed a letter of intent to acquire the business of 21st Century Toys Inc., an Alameda-based company which specializes in high end 12-inch military action figures and vehicles, including the Ultimate Soldier lines.
Though still a small company when compared with the giants of the toy industry, Jakks Pacific is growing quickly based on its high quality licenses.
Many specialty retailers have still never carried Jakks Pacific toys, but that could change over the next few years, since Jakks has embarked on a very aggressive pattern of growth that has included the acquisition of major licenses and now an attempt to take over an important niche player in the toy collector market.
www.icv2.com /articles/news/375.html   (397 words)

  
 Wolf Popper LLP Files Securities Fraud Class Action Against JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Popper LLP has filed a securities fraud lawsuit against JAKKS Pacific, Inc. ("JAKKS") (Nasdaq: JAKK) and certain of its officers and directors on behalf of all persons who purchased JAKKS securities on the open market from February 16, 2000, through October 18, 2004 (the "Class Period").
On October 19, 2004, JAKKS issued a press release announcing "that it is engaged in discussions with WWE concerning the restructuring of its toy license.
The discussions are an outgrowth of certain litigation that has been pending between WWE and a former licensing consultant to WWE and a former employee of WWE.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/11-11-2004/0002404116&EDATE=   (662 words)

  
 JAKKS Pacific to acquire Creative Designs - 1/19/2006 12:42:00 PM - Playthings - CA6300773
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2006.
So far, the estimated price of the deal is approximately $116.5 million, consisting of $93.3 million in cash and 150,000 shares of JAKKS common stock at a value of $3.2 million.
CDI president, Geoffrey Greenberg says of the deal, “JAKKS Pacific provides us with a base and solid infrastructure that will help us grow our business in a way that would not have been possible on our own.
www.playthings.com /article/CA6300773.html   (217 words)

  
 Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam Recalled by Jakks Pacific Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container breaking apart.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. at (800) 554-5516 between 9 a.m.
www.cpsc.gov /cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02203.html   (289 words)

  
 BattleBots Toys with Jakks Pacific Announcement
The series, which is broadcast on Comedy Central, consists of weekly segments filmed at BattleBots competitions held at various sites around the country.
JAKKS Pacific is a multi-brand toy company that designs, develops, produces and markets toys and related products under various brand names (including Flying Colors®, Road Champs®, Remco®, Child Guidance®, Color Club®, and Pentech®) in multiple product categories, including: Wheels; Action Figures; Crafts/Activities/Stationery; Infant/Pre-School; Trading Cards/Games; Plush; and Dolls.
Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual future results or events may vary materially from those described herein.
www.robotcombat.com /jakks1.html   (360 words)

  
 Jakks Pacific in video-game deal with World Wrestling Entertainment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
MALIBU, Calif. (Dow Jones/AP) -- Jakks Pacific Inc. said Tuesday it received a license from World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. to develop video games based on professional wrestling.
An earlier deal prompted Stamford, Conn.-based WWE to sue Jakks and its joint-venture partner THQ Inc. in October, saying that license was void because it had been obtained through bribery and other improprieties.
Through its THQ joint venture, Malibu-based Jakks also makes WWE games that are played through a console, like Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2004/11/16/state1139EST0035.DTL   (178 words)

  
 Jakks Pacific Celebrates 10 Years
Jakks Pacific has spent 10 years manufacturing such toys as arts and crafts activity kits, performance kites, and water toys like the 'noodle.'
Jakks Pacific also has exclusive worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment
A Jakks Pacific video game, SpiderMan, is expected to be a top-seller this holiday season.
www.bestsellingchristmastoys.com /jakkspacific.html   (340 words)

  
 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. - News Release
The TV Games(TM) GAMEKEY(TM) and controllers based on Capcom classic titles by JAKKS Pacific is slated to launch in Fall 2005.
The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
CONTACT: Genna Goldberg of JAKKS Pacific, Inc., +1-310-455-6235, gennag@jakks.net; or John Mills of Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-310-395-2215, jmills@icrinc.com, for JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
phx.corporate-ir.net /phoenix.zhtml?c=106472&p=irol-newsArticle&t=Regular&id=682667   (607 words)

  
 JAKKS PACIFIC - Jimbob-Wan's   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Saturday, January 6, 2001 6:20 PM (This seemed like a quick & easy way of getting a review of the JAKKS Pacific figure: Sean put the text in my guestbook and I ripped it to put it here, supplemented by my own horrific dissection images (darn, I forgot to use the fake blood).
I didn't mind sacrificing mine to the cause since she was lying flat on her back and Sean's commentary sparked my curiosity...
I find it very helpful to take apart at least one figure in each line that I have any intention of doing work in, to see how they're put together, so that in the future I'll be better informed when I try to work on them.
users2.ev1.net /~jimbobwan/art23.htm   (765 words)

  
 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. - News Release
MALIBU, Calif., Feb 28, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) announced today that the Company has signed a licensing agreement with Sesame Workshop(R), the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, to produce a TV Games(TM) controller based on the beloved Sesame Street(R) characters, including Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and more.
The JAKKS Pacific(R) TV Games line was included in multiple best toy lists this holiday season, including Toy Wishes' Hot Dozen List, Toys "R" Us' Joy List and KB Toys' Hot Holiday List.
Visit the JAKKS Pacific Showroom at the New York International Toy Fair -- 200 Fifth Avenue, Room 634.
phx.corporate-ir.net /phoenix.zhtml?c=106472&p=irol-newsArticle&t=Regular&id=679292   (679 words)

  
 Company Profile - Computer Business Review
To receive a complete and bespoke profile on JAKKS Pacific, Inc., including SWOT analysis, order the full profile for just $125.
The full profile of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. also contains details of the company's key executives and provides summary analysis of its major revenue lines and strategy.
For the fiscal year ended December 2003, the company reported sales of $315.8 million, an increase of 1.9% on the previous year.
www.cbronline.com /companyprofile.asp?guid=8D24510F-1C71-469A-BF24-C0D549059E15   (97 words)

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