Indiana Jones Toys! OMG!!!11
While checking out the Wizard Universe message boards, I nearly pooped my pants when I saw that with the upcoming Indiana Jones movie there will be toys (real link). Oh yes, there will be Indiana Jones toys. BOOYAH!
Historically, Indiana Jones toys have been few and far between. Aside from the very short run of Raiders of the Lost Ark toys that fetch a high dollar amount on the collector’s market, there really hasn’t been that much toy representation in the way of everyone’s favorite whip wielding archaeologist. This will now change, because several companies have gotten the license:
In the toy category, Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) will develop a broad line of action figures, vehicles and role play as well as games.
LEGO, the world’s best-selling construction toy brand, has also come on board as the exclusive licensee for building sets.
Hallmark is on board in the greeting cards, party goods and ornaments categories, and Random House, Scholastic and DK Publishing will provide the foundation for a robust publishing program.
Following their string of best-selling titles, LucasArts will support the franchise with breakthrough Indiana Jones video games that will allow players to “live” all-new Indy adventures.
Indiana Jones Lego sets? Action figures? Hallmark cards!? I think my boner just got a mini boner. In addition to this awesome mech overflow, look for Burger King and MARS Indiana Jones promotions. No, not the same MARs run by Destro. Anyway, any doubts I’ve had about an elderly Indiana Jones have now been washed away with the new found promise of toy bliss.
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*Image obviously provided by Something Awful (real link).
June 25th, 2007 at 10:31 am
This is awesome!!
Hopefully we’ll see a good mix from all of the movies.
June 26th, 2007 at 3:33 am
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For that crazy man in you.
LOL!
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