Marvel Studios’ big screen adaptation of Marvel’s legendary Super Hero Iron Man will land in movie theaters nationwide on May 2, 2008. But fans of Iron Man and the Marvel Comics Universe will not have to wait that long for the action to launch! On March 23, 2008, Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) will introduce its line of Iron Man toys to support the first Marvel Super Hero flick of the year.
The toy line features items for kids who are just discovering the Iron Man fantasy as well as for diehard collectors. Highlights from the line-up include the awesome IRON MAN N.R.F. 425
BLASTER to enhance every child’s Iron Man roleplaying experience, as well as AIR STRIKE
IRON MAN, a figure that takes to the skies with the ease and grace of the movie’s hero.
IRON MAN products available Spring 2008
IRON MAN N.R.F. 425 BLASTER
(Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Ages 6 & up; Available: March 23, 2008)
Kids will enjoy recreating the excitement, energy and action of the Iron Man movie through roleplay, and Hasbro’s IRON MAN N.R.F. 425 BLASTER is the perfect item to bring that experience to life! This blaster features 10 rapid-fire repulsor darts and even comes with FLYPAPER™ Iron Man targets and poster.
IRON MAN MASK & REPULSOR GAUNTLET
(Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: March 23, 2008)
The new IRON MAN MASK & REPULSOR GAUNTLET roleplay set lets kids feel as if they are the man within the armored suit. Styled after the Iron Man Mark III armored suit from the movie, the set allows kids to begin their quest to protect the world by putting on the Iron Man mask and firing the wrist gauntlet’s repulsor ray discs at their evil adversaries.
REPULSOR-POWER IRON MAN
(Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Ages: 4 & up; Available: March 23, 2008)
The 12-inch-tall REPULSOR-POWER IRON MAN action figure is styled after the character’s Mark III armored suit to be featured in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Iron Man movie. Featuring a variety of electronic lights and sounds, this is a must-have figure in every fan’s collection.
Other IRON MAN products available Fall 2008
AIR STRIKE IRON MAN
(Approximate Retail Price: $29.99; Ages: 8 & Up; Available: Fall 2008)
Kids will love reenacting the excitement of Iron Man’s aerial maneuvers from the movie. Hasbro’s
AIR STRIKE IRON MAN figure shoots high into the sky, then launches a jet at its peak so the hero can sail back to Earth.
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN ACTION FIGURE
(Approximate Retail Price: $29.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Fall 2008)
Iron Man is defined by his amazing arsenal of weapons and gear. Fans will love the new INVINCIBLE IRON MAN action figure that stands 12 inches tall and features a variety of accessories including snap-on weapons, a jet pack and a removable helmet. The figure mimics the Mark III armored suit featured in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming Iron Man movie.
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