ESCONDIDO, CA, (March 27, 2003) - X Concepts® Water Worm(tm) was named the "Outdoor Toy of the Year" for 2003 by the Australian Toy Association (ATA). The announcement was made this week at the annual Australian Toy Fair in Melbourne, where Funtastic Limited, the Australian distributor of Water Worms(tm), accepted the award.

"We are extremely pleased to receive this honor," said Brian Bonnet V.P. International Sales. "The ATA award has historically been an excellent indicator of what will become one of the most popular toys in Australia in the coming year."

Water Worms(tm) are now available throughout the U.S. at both mass retailers and specialty stores in three models: a one-pound SRP 7.99, three-pound SRP 17.99, and a six-pound SRP 24.99. When filled the Water Worms(tm) expand to over three time their original length!

With names like Oozeoid, Slimeavore, Hydroped, Sludge Slider, Optispit, and Mucasur, and the power to squirt up to 30 feet, these worms have the guts to make summer time fun! Featuring high quality surgical tubing and spandex bodies, the worms are equipped with easy-to-use quick fill adapters. To review the entire line of Water Worm(tm) products, visit the Water Worm(tm) Web site at www.waterworms.com.

X Concepts® launched an entire line of action sports collectibles with its creation of TECH DECK®, the #1 name in miniature action sports products. Headquartered in Escondido, California, X Concepts® serves as the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of TECH DECK®, TECH DECK® DUDES, and MODIFIERS(tm), which are available at retail and specialty stores across the United States and throughout the world. More information about all X Concepts brands can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at http://www.techdeck.com, www.xconcepts.com.