Lost Treasure Toys to be revealed at The Pittsburgh Toy Show
Released on = December 1, 2005, 9:22 am
Press Release Author = Orangestone promotions, Inc.
Industry = Entertainment
Press Release Summary = Original puppet characters thought to be lost for the past 40 years from the classic 1964 television special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, have been discovered and will be revealed to the public this weekend!
Press Release Body = FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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LOST TREASURE TOYS TO BE REVEALED AT THE PITTSBURGH TOY SHOW!
Pittsburgh, -- Orangestone Promotions, Inc., promoters of Pennsylvania's Largest Toy Show (http://www.pittsburghtoyshow.com) has announced very exciting news about its upcoming December 3-4, 2005 Toy Show at the Pittsburgh Expomart - Monroeville. The original puppet characters thought to be lost for the past 40 years from the classic 1964 television special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, have been discovered and will be revealed to the public this weekend. The stop motion puppets, stars of the longest running holiday special in television history, brought instant fame to production team Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass and became icons of American pop culture. Event Promoter Dominic Alessandria stated that "we are very excited about the having a historic role in giving thousands of attendees a rare opportunity to see these magnificent puppets"
TimeandSpaceToys.com, ( http://www.TimeandSpaceToys.com) online retailer of Rudolph dolls, figurines and Christmas décor as well as a plethora of other pop culture icons, has purchased the pair for an undisclosed amount. The TimeandSpaceToys.com staff will be available at the Pittsburgh Toy Show to discuss the discovery of the puppets and their significance in pop culture history. Alessandria goes on to say that he is very happy for TimeandSpaceToys.com President Kevin Kriess. He states that "Kevin really understands the cultural impact that these figures have made and it's clear that Kevin is sincere about his interest in restoring and preserving these figures." Kevin Kriess is also sponsoring the December Show Charity Event in which benefits The American Cancer Society.
If revealing lost treasure puppets is not enough for you .consider the following. The Pittsburgh Toy Show will have celebrities Barry Williams ("Greg Brady" from the Bradt Bunch) and Ron Palillo ("Horshack" from Welcome Back Kotter) as well as a replica of the B-9 Robot from the hit TV series Lost In Space. ("Danger, Danger Will Robinson!") Additionally, the first 1,000 customers who attend the show's Early Buyer Event receive a Johnny Lightning diecast car FREE! (White Lightning cars will be randomly inserted) 450 dealer tables provide one of the most massive selections of collectibles in the United States. Still want more? ..how about a Sunday Special in which the first 500 attendees will receive 6 Topps promo Non-Sports Cards.
LOST YOUR TOY? Created 16 years ago as the place where people could go to find toys they played with as a child but lost when they got older, the Pittsburgh Toy, Comic & Childhood Collectibles Show continues to deliver on its original promise. Thousands will find a massive selection of New and Vintage Toys, Action Figures, Gold, Silver & Modern Age Comic Books, Anime, Sci-Fi, Diecast, Hot Wheels, Slot-Cars, Dolls, Barbie, G.I. Joe, Godzilla and much more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Orangestone Promotions, Inc. (814)467-1500 e-mail: orangestone@aol.com www.pittsburghtoyshow.com
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