JAKKS Pacific to Announce Results for Third Quarter 2008

MALIBU, Calif., Oct 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) will announce results for its third quarter and first nine months of 2008 on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 before the stock market opens. The Company will also hold a teleconference and webcast to discuss these results and may discuss future plans and prospects.

Anyone interested will be able to listen to the teleconference, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. PT) on October 21, 2008, via the Internet at investors.jakks.com. The website will host an archive of the teleconference for 30 days.

A telephonic playback will be available from 10:30 a.m. ET on October 21, 2008 through 12:00 a.m. ET on November 21, 2008. The playback can be accessed by calling 800-642-1687, or 706-645-9291 for international callers, pass code "68794515."

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children's toy licenses in the world. JAKKS' diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific(R), Play Along(R), Flying Colors(R), Creative Designs International(TM), Road Champs(R), Child Guidance(R), Pentech(TM), Trendmasters(R), Toymax(R), Funnoodle(R), Go Fly a Kite(R), Color Workshop(R), JAKKS Pets(TM), EyeClops(TM) and Plug It In & Play TV Games(TM). JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Disney(R), Nickelodeon(R), Warner Bros.(R), World Wrestling Entertainment(R), Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) and Cabbage Patch Kids(R). JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakks.com.

This press release may contain statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS' business based, in part, on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of JAKKS' future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above and the following: changes in demand for JAKKS' products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing and difficulties encountered in the integration of acquired businesses. 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.

SOURCE: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

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JAKKS Pacific Holiday Lineup Tops Retailer and Industry "Must-Have" and "Hot" Lists

JAKKS Also Honored with Prestigious QVC(R)
Award for Best Product Concept for Cabbage Patch Kids(R)

MALIBU, Calif., Oct 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:JAKK) award-winning products are predicted to be the best-selling toys for the 2008 holiday season according to the nation's leading retailers and industry experts. From real-working EyeClops(R) Night Vision Goggles to its Girl Gourmet(TM) Cupcake Maker, JAKKS' award-winning line is innovative and value-driven for consumers, even in tough economic times.

"JAKKS products hit on the latest trends and play patterns with high-tech products at reasonable price points," said Stephen Berman, President & COO, JAKKS Pacific. "For example, the EyeClops Night Vision Goggles are the best night vision experience you can find in the toy aisle. It uses infra-red technology, looks really cool, and you can pick one up for under $100."

And the winners are...

EyeClops Night 
Vision Goggles
Toys"R"Us "Fabulous 15"
Wal-Mart Top 12 Toys
Time to Play 'Most Wanted' 16 toys
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2008
Toy Wishes Magazine "All Star"
Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice
National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Winner
Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker
Toys"R"Us "Fabulous 15"
Wal-Mart Top 12 Toys
Time to Play 'Most Wanted' 16 toys
Toy Wishes Magazine "Hot Dozen"
Australian Council Craft Toy of the Year
Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House
Toys"R"Us Top New Toys for Kids Ages 5-7
Toy Insider Hot 20
Club Penguin Plush
Toy Insider Hot 20
Toy Wishes Magazine "All Star"
Additional winners include:
Tink's Talking Cafe - Toy Insider Hot 20
EyeClops Bionic Eye(TM) - Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2008
EyeClops BioniCam(TM) - Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice
Juku Couture(TM) - Family Fun Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Winner in the
Age 5-8 Category
WWE(R) Real Scale Cell and Discovery Kids(R) Smart Animals
Scanopedia(TM) - Toy Wishes Magazine "All Stars"

JAKKS also is pleased to announce that leading multimedia retailer QVC awarded JAKKS with "Best Product Concept" for the Home division at its annual QStar conference and awards presentation, which recognizes QVC vendors who have set a standard of excellence, achieving outstanding business results. JAKKS received the award for its exclusive Cabbage Patch Kids(R) product launch with QVC.

JAKKS award-winning products are currently available at retailers nationwide.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children's toy licenses in the world. JAKKS' diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific(R), Play Along(R), Flying Colors(R), Creative Designs International(TM), Road Champs(R), Child Guidance(R), Pentech(TM), Trendmasters(R), Toymax(R), Funnoodle(R), Go Fly a Kite(R), Color Workshop(R), JAKKS Pets(TM), EyeClops(TM) and Plug It In & Play TV Games(TM). JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Disney(R), Nickelodeon(R), Warner Bros.(R), World Wrestling Entertainment(R), Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) and Cabbage Patch Kids(R). JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakks.com.

This press release may contain forward--looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific's business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS' products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and difficulties with integrating acquired businesses. 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. (C) JAKKS Pacific, Inc. All Right Reserved.

SOURCE: JAKKS Pacific