CORRECTING and REPLACING Razor Brings an Electrifying Line-Up to the 2004 American International Toy Fair.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Feature, Retail & Photo Editors MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4572645 CORRECTION...by Razor Toy Fair 2004 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2004 In BW5037 issued Feb. 14, 2004: First graph, second sentence, booth number should read #5346 (sted #5436). The corrected release reads: RAZOR BRINGS AN ELECTRIFYING e·lec·tri·fy tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies 1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). 2. a. LINE-UP TO THE 2004 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR The American International Toy Fair (the trademarked name uses all capitals for TOY FAIR) is one of a few major toy industry trade shows held around the world. It is held annually in late winter (mid February) in New York City's Toy District (Broadway and 5th Avenue in the mid ; RAZOR GARNERS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE NOMINATION FOR TOY OF THE YEAR WITH THE XLR8R XLR8R Accelerator ELECTRIC SCOOTER Razor is turning up the heat on its new line of ride-on toys at the Toy Industry Association's (TIA (1) (Telecommunications Industry Association, Arlington, VA, www.tiaonline.org) A membership organization founded in 1988 that sets telecommunications standards worldwide. It was originally an EIA working group that was spun off and merged with the U.S. ) 2004 American International Toy Fair in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , February 15-18. Razor will occupy booth #5346 at the Javits Convention Center and introduce the Ground Force(TM), an electric go-kart, and the Pocket Rocket(TM), an electric pocket bike. In addition to its two new electric products, Razor introduces the new Mean Machine(TM), a souped-up version of the low riding three-wheeler with rear axle turning. Razor's 2003 electric line, which topped holiday wish lists and far exceeded projected sales, has garnered much praise within the toy industry, including being nominated for top honors at this year's Toy Fair. The XLR8R(TM) electric scooter is a finalist for TIA's Outdoor Toy of the Year award, making this the fourth consecutive year that a Razor product has been nominated. Razor took the prize home in 2000 for the wildly popular Razor(TM) scooter. "We're really excited about all of our new products, especially the Ground Force and the Pocket Rocket -- they're next in Razor's line of neighborhood-envy toys," said Carlton Calvin, president of Razor USA. "We're also pleased about this year's nomination for the XLR8R as Outdoor Toy of the Year. This nomination tells us that we're consistently meeting the standards we set for all Razor products." The following are products Razor will unveil at the American International Toy Fair 2004: The Ground Force(TM) is the ideal toy for junior racers-in-training, giving kids the excitement of driving their own go-kart. The Ground Force(TM) cruises up to 12 mph, is for use in controlled riding environments by riders ages 10 and up (maximum weight of 220 pounds) and is available at retail for $249.99. The Pocket Rocket(TM) is an electric-powered replica of real racing pocket bikes that's perfect for junior thrill seekers Thrill Seekers was a television series aired in 1973 and 1974. It was hosted by Chuck Connors and featured people who did dangerous stunts. Other works Thrill Seekers (USA) / The Time Shifters . The Pocket Rocket travels up to 15 mph, is for use in controlled riding environments by riders ages 10 and up (maximum weight of 220 pounds) and is available at retail for $229.99. The Mean Machine(TM) is Razor's latest three-wheeling machine that proves you don't need to be on two wheels to be cool. The Mean Machine(TM) is for riders ages eight and up (maximum weight of 220 pounds) and is available at retail for $69.99. Razor USA always advocates safety and recommends riders wear the proper safety gear, use common sense, and check and obey local laws regarding use of any such product on public property. Razor USA's newest products will be available at quality retailers in spring 2004. ABOUT RAZOR USA Founded in June 2000, Razor USA LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. based in Cerritos, Calif., and holds the worldwide rights to the Razor brand. Home of the wildly popular Razor(TM) scooter, Razor USA has other scooters, like the E(TM)100, E(TM)200, E(TM)300 and XLR8R(TM) (electric scooters). The cutting-edge line of Razor products includes the Scream Machine(TM), Punk(TM) mini bike, Squeeze(TM) compact bicycle and a line of electric-powered ride-on toys. Razor also offers an action video -- "Evolution," featuring Team Razor(TM) (pro scooter athletes ages nine to 20, who tour the U.S. participating in demonstrations and competitions). Razor has numerous awards, including the Toy Industry Association's "Toy of the Year," and "Toy of the Year" honors from TIME Magazine, Parents, Parenting, Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated is the largest weekly American sports magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. It has over 3 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men, 19% of the adult males in the country. for Kids, Nick Jr. and U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report Weekly newsmagazine published in Washington, D.C. U.S. News was founded in 1933 by David Lawrence (1888–1973) to cover important domestic events; he founded World Report in 1945 to treat world news. The two magazines were merged in 1948. . For more information, please visit Razor at www.razor.com. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Product photography, samples and interviews available upon request. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4572645 |
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