OAK BROOK, IL-(October 26, 2005)
RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ: RCRC) announced today, at a press conference
from their New York showroom, an exclusive licensing arrangement with
legendary auto designer and fabricator Chip Foose.
RC2 will launch JL FULL THROTTLE, an all-new, premium line of
customized die-cast vehicles featuring the original custom designs of
Chip Foose. JL FULL THROTTLE will deliver all of the “hardcore
horsepower” integral to today’s hottest automotive trends. With unique
scales and a high level of detail, JL FULL THROTTLE will bring to life
the excitement and passion of the custom car culture, an industry in
which Foose has been setting trends for over 15 years.
In keeping with RC2’s history of producing high-quality
licensed vehicles covering many different eras and themes, these
authentic JL FULL THROTTLE Chip Foose replicas will be highly-detailed
and enhanced with top-of-the-line paints and graphics. The line will
launch in the spring, with vehicles from Foose’s extensive portfolio,
including vehicles from the hit TLC show Overhaulin’.
Chip Foose stated, “I am really excited to be working with RC2
on the JL Full Throttle replications of custom vehicles designed and
fabricated by Foose Design. I will be working closely with the talented
staff at RC2 to select, design and manufacture the very best vehicles
of Foose Design. Not everyone can own a full scale Foose custom, but
now collectors and fans can own a detailed, authentic replica! I have
seen the early engineering models and the detail and accuracy is
amazing. I am looking forward to doing big things, in small scales,
with RC2!”
