Hasbro's New G.I. JOE Collection Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Attack On Pearl Harbor.Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2001 December 7, 1941 likely began as most days did on the island paradise that is Oahu, Hawaii. But as the day unfolded, surprise Japanese bombers attacked the island's Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor, land-locked harbor, on the southern coast of Oahu island, Hawaii, W of Honolulu; one of the largest and best natural harbors in the E Pacific Ocean. In the vicinity are many U.S. military installations, including the chief U.S. , forever altering the course of history. Sixty years have passed since the attack, but few can forget the impact of that single day on our nation, as it incited the United States' official entry into World War II. To commemorate the anniversary of the attack, Hasbro, Inc. has developed a new line of collectible, highly detailed G.I. JOE G.I. Joe any American soldier. [Am. Military Slang: Misc.] See : Soldiering figures that celebrate the heroes of that day. Each item in the collector-targeted G.I. JOE Pearl Harbor Collection depicts a key event during or after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, such as the Diamond Head Lookout Invasion Alert figure, who transmitted the first notification, the Hickam Field Army Defender, who stood in defense of the surprise Japanese bombers, and the Battleship Row Battleship Row was the grouping of eight battleships in port at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese launched the Attack on Pearl Harbor. These ships bore the brunt of the Japanese assault. They were moored next to Ford Island when the attack commenced. Defender, who was dressed in the white uniform he wore to attend the Sunday services on deck on the day of the attack. "The G.I. JOE brand has a well-earned reputation of providing realistic, highly detailed collectible action figures that commemorate significant moments and heroes in our nation's history," said Brian Goldner, President of Hasbro's U.S. toy group The Toy Group is a designation used by most all-breed dog registries (or Kennel clubs) for a group of dog breeds consisting of the smallest of breeds. The list of dogs in this group is largely the same across the major English-speaking Kennel clubs—AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC(UK), . "The bombing of Pearl Harbor will forever reverberate re·ver·ber·ate v. re·ver·ber·at·ed, re·ver·ber·at·ing, re·ver·ber·ates v.intr. 1. To resound in a succession of echoes; reecho. 2. in our nation's consciousness and will be a story told for generations to come. We are particularly proud to pay tribute to the brave men and women who courageously served during the attack through this special collection of G.I. JOE figures and accessories." To further commemorate the heroes that served during the Pearl Harbor attack Pearl Harbor attack (Dec. 7, 1941) Surprise aerial attack by the Japanese on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu island, Hawaii, that precipitated U.S. entry into World War II. In the decade preceding the attack, U.S. , Hasbro has made a donation to the USS Arizona Memorial USS Arizona Memorial: see National Parks and Monuments (table). Fund. "The G.I. JOE Pearl Harbor Collection helps to preserve the memory of those who took part on that historic day," states Maile Alau, Executive Director, USS Arizona Memorial Fund. "We are very grateful that Hasbro has made such a gracious donation to the USS Arizona Memorial Fund, which will help us continue to tell the many stories of Pearl Harbor." Following is a description of the key figures in the line: - As the "day that will live in infamy" unfolded, Pearl Harbor's Hickam Field Army Defender (Approximate Retail Price: $14.99) was jolted into action. Armed and ready, the soldier stands in defense of surprise Japanese bombers. He is outfitted in khaki pants, white shirt, boots with leggings, eight ammo pouches, dog tags and WWI surplus helmet. - The Pearl Harbor attack was at full throttle, and the Wheeler Field Army Pilot (Approximate Retail Price: $19.99) forces scrambled into action against the deadly Japanese Zeroes. Outfitted with B7 goggles, A8 helmet with leather ear cups, Class B uniform, dog tags and flight boots, the pilot also comes with a trophy of sorts - the tail section of one of the conquered enemy attack planes. - Sound the alert! The Diamond Head Lookout Invasion Alert figure (Approximate Retail Price: $24.99) is remembered in this 60th anniversary year of the peacetime attack. Featuring a two-way radio with microphone and headset that triggers the alert message, the figure also comes with a folding bench, shirt, pants, boots with leggings, campaign hat, dog tags and Springfield rifle with sling. - The Pearl Harbor anniversary is reflected in a representation of the stricken American battleships. Valorously warding off the surprise aerial attack, the Battleship Row Defender (Approximate Retail Price: $29.99) figure is featured in the dress white uniform he donned to attend Sunday services on deck. This valiant sailor takes the gunner position in defense of the besieged ship. - Recreate realistic battle scenes with Vicker's Machine Gun Pearl Harbor Figure Gear Set (Approximate Retail Price: $7.99). The set comes with authentic gear and accessories to outfit 12" G.I. JOE figures and working pieces, and specialized battlefield equipment to add to the realism that's uniquely G.I. JOE. Availability: July 2001 Background Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese Imperial Navy at approximately 8:00AM, Sunday morning Sunday Morning may refer to:
The G.I. JOE Pearl Harbor Collection is the latest in a series of historically significant G.I. JOE figures, including George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Buzz Aldrin Colonel Buzz Aldrin, Sc.D (born January 20, 1930 as Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr.) is an American pilot and astronaut who was the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing. , General Colin Powell Noun 1. Colin Powell - United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937) Colin luther Powell, Powell , and John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation). John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in . Introduced in 1964, G.I. JOE was America's first action figure, and remains synonymous with American heroism. For more information about G.I. JOE, visit www.gijoe.com. Hasbro (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, SUPER SOAKER, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. Originally a basement-run role-playing game publisher, they popularized the collectible card game genre with in brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. Note: A Photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.052201/bb1 |
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