Captain America Co-Creator Joe Simon Signs Exclusive MARBS Marble plus a Captain America variant cover signed by Marvel Artist, Joe Quesada, to Benefit Operation Smile

What: Leading U.S. toy maker JAKKS Pacific, Inc (Nasdaq: JAKK), and one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, Marvel Entertainment, are auctioning off an exclusive, Limited Edition autographed Captain America MARBS™ marble on eBay. In addition, the top bidder will also receive the #25 variant cover of Captain America, signed by popular Marvel artist, Joe Quesada. As part of the JAKKS Cares™ charitable giving program, 100% of the proceeds from the auction will benefit JAKKS longtime philanthropic partner Operation Smile.

This is the ONLY AUTOGRAPHED JAKKS Captain America MARBS collectible for sale that has been signed by Joe Simon, co-creator of Captain America. This exclusive collectible is 1 of 500 MARBS marbles that were created.

Who: Everyone is able to bid on this exclusive MARBS marble and Captain America signed comic book to benefit Operation Smile.

When: Auction will begin Friday, August 28 at 3 p.m. (PST) - Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 3 p.m. (PST)

Where: eBAY.com. Search: MARBS Exclusive. Go to www.marbs.com for full details.

Why: In celebration of JAKKS' newest launch in the line of MARBS marbles - Marvel Universe, JAKKS and Marvel are auctioning off a special autographed exclusive MARBS marble to support the efforts of Operation Smile, a global nonprofit organization whose mission is to mobilize a world of generous hearts to heal children's smiles and transform lives across the globe. Founded in 1982, Operation Smile is a worldwide children's medical charity whose network of global volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults. Since its founding, Operation Smile volunteers have treated more than 130,000 children born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities and the organization has a presence in 51 countries. In addition to contributing free medical treatment, Operation Smile trains local medical professionals in its partner countries and leaves behind crucial equipment to lay the groundwork for long-term self-sufficiency.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children's toy licenses in the world. JAKKS' diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific®, Play Along®, Flying Colors®, Creative Designs International™, Road Champs®, Child Guidance®, Pentech®, Funnoodle®, Go Fly a Kite®, Color Workshop®, JAKKS Pets®, EyeClops®, Plug It In & Play TV Games™, Girl Gourmet®, Kids Only®, Tollytots® and Disguise. JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Disney®, Nickelodeon®, Warner Bros.®, World Wrestling Entertainment®, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Graco® and Cabbage Patch Kids. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakks.com.

About JAKKS Cares

JAKKS Cares is the philanthropic division of leading U.S. toymaker JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK). Through JAKKS Cares™ initiatives, the Company utilizes JAKKS' powerful resources and inspired employees to assist needy children, families and even pets around the world. JAKKS is strongly committed to being a philanthropic and socially responsible corporate citizen and to creating changes that will improve the lives and well-being of children for generations to come. Since inception, JAKKS Cares has donated more than $20 million in toys, school supplies and monetary endowments to millions of underprivileged children around the world. In the end, the most important aspect of the JAKKS Cares program is to help children smile, play and succeed.