As one of the highest rated programs on the popular Fox network for more than a decade, The Simpsons has affected every aspect of the entertainment industry like few properties before it, and comics, clothing, games, toys, and more based on the citizens of Springfield continue to attract millions of consumer dollars each year. Playmates Toys' line of action figures has become one of the hottest lines around, with exclusive figures selling-out in record time, and demanding top dollar on the collector's aftermarket. Diamond's Radioactive Man & Fallout Boy 2-Pack (a shared exclusive with Electronics Boutique) was a monster success, selling out in record time across the country.

These two upcoming products should be just as popular, if not more so!

First up is the High School Homer & Marge 2-Pack, another "Shared Exclusive" with Electronics Boutique. This new set features a fully-functional playset/environment along with two exclusive Simpsons figures, not available separately. The set depicts Homer and Marge at the prom, as seen in flashback episodes of The Simpsons. Both figures feature "Intelli-Tronic" resistor technology that allows the figures to "talk" when attached to their World of Springfield playset. Packaged in an illustrated window box with "try me" cut-out, this set will be available in February 2002.

Also coming soon from Diamond and Playmates are The Simpsons Blocko Figures Series 1. These building block-style figures stand approximately 2 �" tall, and feature modular bodies with interchangeable plug-on arms, legs, heads, and accessories. The first series of Simpsons Blocko Figures will be made up of three different 3-packs: Homer/Marge/Lisa, Bart/Grampa/Apu, and Mr. Burns/Smithers/Carl. Each 3-pack also includes a base with themed 4-color backdrop. Shipped in eye-catching window box packaging, this is one Simpsons collectible that no true fan will want to miss!

Fans can find these and other great products based on today's most popular television programs at their local comics shop, or by contacting the Comic Shop Locator Service toll free at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266- 4226) or online at http://csls.diamondcomics.com.