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Michael Jackson Collectible F
Michael Jackson Collectible F.
About this update from Character Group Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 3769P Character Group PLC 15 July 2010 \n \n\n \nIssued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd, Birmingham\nDate: Thursday, 15 July 2010\nThe Character Group plc\n(\"Character Group\" or \"Character\")\nMichael Jackson Collectible Figures Unveiled\n \nEarlier this year (26 January 2010), The Character Group announced that its principal trading subsidiary Character Options Limited had unveiled plans to distribute a collection of official Michael Jackson Dolls.\n \nAfter much anticipation, the first images and product details of the upcoming official collectible Michael Jackson figures have been unveiled by Playmates Toys who earlier this year signed a deal with Bravado, the world's leading global music merchandising company, to create collectibles based on the legendary \"King of Pop\". The figures, which are to be distributed by Character Options in the UK, will be launched in autumn from both retailers and collector's websites.\n \nMichael's incomparable style comes to life with these unique new 10\" scale collectibles, which capture his likeness and the incredible fashions which have become legendary. The first 10\" style will be Billie Jean which captures the bold and flashy outfit worn in the short film. The second 10\" collectible is Thriller featuring the iconic red with black trim outfit from the most famous short film of all time. These two styles will launch in 2010 followed by additional styles shortly after.\n \nSpeaking of the unveiling Jon Diver, Joint Managing Director of The Character Group plc, commented: \"We are privileged to be working with Playmates Toys on this project and are delighted that we can finally reveal the first two Michael Jackson Figures that will be released for sale. Since first reporting our agreement during London Toy Fair in January we have been inundated with requests for further details. Now that the first images and product details have been released, we are amazed at the likeness to the legend that was Michael Jackson. We have no doubt that they will become treasured collector's pieces for any fan.\"\n \nTom Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of Bravado further stated: \"We are delighted to expand our successful line of Michael Jackson collectible memorabilia by working with the innovative team at Playmates Toys. Thi...