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Press Pass® Legends® 2006: Paying Tribute to the Pioneers of NASCAR



Charlotte, N.C. - In its sophomore release, Press Pass Legends offers collectors more in-depth content that pays tribute to the roots of NASCAR as well as a quality-line-up of autographs and memorabilia cards. Press Pass Legends uniquely combines the pioneers of NASCAR's past, the elite stars that drive the current popularity of the sport, and the young talent that represents racing's future. Product highlights include Racing Artifacts-Legend Series memorabilia cards featuring the first ever race-used memorabilia cards from drivers such as Bobby Allison, Alan Kulwicki, and David Pearson, along with Racing Cuts, historic cut signature cards from such legendary drivers as Lee Petty, winner of the first Daytona 500 and patriarch of the famed Petty family.

"Every 6-pack mini-box contains an autograph or a race-used memorabilia card, while each master box contains an average of one autograph and two memorabilia cards," said Tom Farrell, Director of Marketing for Press Pass, a division of RC2 Corp. (NASDAQ: RCRC). "Each pack promises a great pull, with at least one numbered card per pack."

Additional race-used memorabilia includes Champion Threads, a unique series that features race-used firesuit cards of current NASCAR champions including Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, and brothers Terry & Bobby Labonte. Included are rare patch versions numbered to 25 for all firesuit cards. Another unique memorabilia series, Champion Threads & Treads includes the same NASCAR champions and features a piece race-used firesuit and tire on the same card. Bronze, silver and gold editions are available for both Champion series. Triple Threads brings together for the first time race-used firesuit, gloves, and shoes on one card from many of NASCAR's hottest stars including Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Kasey Kahne. Combined odds for all race-used memorabilia cards are 1:9 packs.

The Legends Autographs program is found exclusively in Press Pass Legends 2006 and features signatures from an elite group of NASCAR's pioneers and current stars, with multiple levels to collect (1:18 packs). The line-up of legendary inserts include Press Pass Plates, the actual printing plates used to create Press Pass Legends 2006; Memorable Moments-16 embossed holofoil cards that take a look back at events that helped shape NASCAR history at four Carolina tracks rich in NASCAR history (Charlotte, Darlington, North Wilkesboro and Rockingham (1:12 packs); Heritage-15-card embossed foil insert that showcases NASCAR's top all-time winners and current stars plus father/son combinations who have won the Daytona 500 (1:18 packs); Signature Series-previously unreleased autographed memorabilia cards from Dale Jr. and Tony Stewart sequentially numbered to their door numbers.

The 50-card base with unique historical photography is printed on 24-point stock and has five sequentially numbered base card parallels levels assuring collectors at least one numbered parallel card per pack. In addition, the 50th Anniversary Lithograph Contest will give collectors a chance to win a 25' x 39" lithograph signed by 34 of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. Product release date is September 27, 2006.



RC2 Corporation (www.rc2corp.com) is a leading designer, producer and marketer of innovative, high-quality toys, collectibles, and juvenile products that strives to build consumer loyalty by fulfilling the passions of all ages. The branded toys, collectibles and juvenile products are fun to own and use, and encourage repeat purchases. RC2's infant and preschool products are marketed under its Learning Curve® family of brands which includes The First Years® and Lamaze® brands as well as popular and classic licensed properties such as Thomas & FriendsTM, Bob the BuilderTM, Winnie the Pooh, John Deere® and Sesame Street. RC2 markets its collectible and hobby products under a portfolio of brands including Johnny Lightning®, Racing Champions®, Ertl®, American Muscle(tm), AMT®, Press Pass®, JoyRide® and JoyRide Studios®. RC2 reaches its target consumers through multiple channels of distribution supporting more than 25,000 retail outlets throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia Pacific.

Press Pass Legends 2006 Highlights
RACING ARTIFACTS-LEGENDS SERIES (retired greats)

RACING CUTS - cut signature cards from many of NASCAR's greatest drivers

LEGENDS AUTOGRAPHS

An AUTOGRAPH or RACE-USED MEMORABILIA card in every 6-pack mini-box!

PRESS PASS PLATES - actual plates used to print the cards

Numbered base card parallels in every pack!

50-card base set with unique historical photography - five levels of parallels (sequentially numbered)



Legendary Inserts
RACING CUTS -HISTORIC CUT SIGNATURES
Introduced in 2005, this popular cut signatures program features rare signatures of NASCAR's most well known heroes including Lee Petty, Tiny Lund, Davey Allison, Tim Richmond and more.



RACE-USED MEMORABILIA Combined odds 1:9 packs
"RACING ARTIFACTS" LEGENDS SERIES - Press Pass delivers an all new series of race-used memorabilia cards showcasing some of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. These will be the first race-used memorabilia cards ever made for the majority of these drivers. The star studded line-up includes: Alan Kulwicki's 1989 #7 Zerex race-used firesuit; David Pearson's 1986 Chattanooga Chew race-used firesuit; Dale Earnhardt's renowned #3 GM Goodwrench race-used firesuit; Bobby Allison's sheet metal from the #12 Norris Industries car he drove to victory in the1978 Daytona 500; Benny Parsons' race-used sheet metal from his #35 Folger's car he drove for Rick Hendrick in 1987; Tim Richmond's race-used firesuit and gloves from the mid-1980's when he was driving the #27 Old Milwaukee car for owner Raymond Beadle. Look for bronze, silver, and gold editions for all Legends Series cards. Also look for a rare numbered to 25 patch version for all firesuit cards. CHAMPION THREADS - A unique memorabilia series that features race-used firesuit cards of current NASCAR champions including Dale Jarrett, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Bobby Labonte and Terry Labonte. Look for bronze, silver, and gold editions for all Champion Threads cards. Also look for a rare numbered to 25 patch version for all firesuit cards. CHAMPION THREADS & TREADS - A dual memorabilia card that showcases race-used firesuits and tires from current NASCAR champions. Look for bronze, silver, and gold editions for all Champion Threads & Treads cards. TRIPLE THREADS - A limited edition memorabilia card pairing together for the first time race-used firesuits, gloves, and shoes on one card from many of NASCAR's hottest stars including Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Kasey Kahne.



Legends Autographs 1:18 packs
Unique autograph program found only in Press Pass Legends 2006 featuring signatures from a select group of NASCAR's pioneers and current stars, with multiple levels to collect...1:18 *AN AUTOGRAPH OR MEMORABILIA CARD PER 6-PACK MINI-BOX!



Press Plates
The actual printing plates used to create Press Pass Legends 2006! Only four plates made for each card! (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)



Memorable Moments 1:12 packs
16 embossed holofoil and foil cards that take a look back at events that helped shape NASCAR history at four Carolina tracks rich in NASCAR history (Charlotte, Darlington, North Wilkesboro, and Rockingham).



Heritage 1:24 packs
15-card embossed foil insert that showcases NASCAR's top-9 all-time winners and three current NASCAR stars that have the best chance to join this elite group of drivers in their career. Also look for three special cards featuring the only father/son combinations to have captured the checkered flag in NASCAR's premier race, the Daytona 500.



Base Card Parallel
Five numbered parallel levels: BLUE, #'d to 1999 with silver and blue foil stamping; BRONZE, #'d to 799 with silver and bronze foil stamping; GOLD, #'d to 299 with silver and gold foil stamping; HOLO, #'d to 99 with silver and holofoil stamping; SOLO, rare 1 of 1 card featuring green foil stamping...1:1 (combined odds for all parallel levels)



Packaging: 5 cards per pack; 6 packs per mini-box; 3 mini-boxes per master box; 12 boxes per case

Available: September 27, 2006