PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- May 15, 2003 -- Dive down under this summer when Walt Disney Pictures presents the aquatic adventure FINDING NEMO, a Pixar Animation Studios Film, on May 30th. Hasbro, Inc. will celebrate the whimsical new fish tale with a full line of FINDING NEMO plush, play sets, figures, games, puzzles, bath toys and candy novelties, now available at retail stores nationwide.
FINDING NEMO is a humorous and heartwarming story that follows the action-packed journeys of two clownfish - Marlin and his son Nemo - who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef. Buoyed by the companionship of a friendly-but-forgetful fish named Dory, the overly cautious father embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic journey to rescue his son - who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.
Hasbro's FINDING NEMO line is sure make a 'splash' with Disney fans of all ages. NITE BRITE NEMO (ages 3 & up/approximate retail price: $24.99) is a cute, cuddly 16-inch plush character that helps kids feel safe at night. Featuring incredible voice recognition technology, Disney/Pixar's NEMO responds to kids when they speak three phrases or squeeze his lucky fin. NEMO's eyes light up as he says goodnight, and gurgles off to sleep. Requires three "AA" batteries, included.
Kids can really get their arms around FINDING NEMO's most colorful characters with Hasbro's assortment of FINDING NEMO jumbo plush and FINDING NEMO feature plush. Disney/Pixar's NEMO and SQUIRT are soft and snuggly as 22-inch jumbo plush characters (ages 2 & up/approximate retail price: $24.99).
With speech and special features that play up their endearing personalities each feature plush character (ages 3 & up/approximate retail price: $19.99) is sure to delight. Kids can choose from HIGH FIVE NEMO, SURFER TALKIN' SQUIRT and BITIN' BRUCE. All require three "AA" batteries, included.
Recreate the fantastic scenes of FINDING NEMO with the AQUARIUM ADVENTURE play set and the BOAT ESCAPE play set. Each exciting play set (ages 4 & up/approximate retail price: $9.99) features several of the film's most beloved characters in an environment with real working parts.
The DISNEY/PIXAR FINDING NEMO GAME (ages 5 & up/approximate retail: $9.99/ players:2 to 4) allows children to take on the role of NEMO. Players roll the dice, place tiles and move their NEMO pawns along the game board paths, as they try and escape from the dentist office aquarium and return home to the Great Barrier Reef.
Preschoolers will enjoy finding and matching their favorite characters from the film with MEMORY: DISNEY/PIXAR FINDING NEMO EDITION (ages 3 to 6/approximate retail price: $6.99/Players: 1 or more). Game play is the same as the Original MEMORY game.
Disney/Pixar's NEMO and friends spin their way out of troubled waters with the FINDING NEMO SPIN POP lollipop assortment (ages 3 & up/approximate retail price: $3.99). The classic candy treat features two great styles.
In addition, the Hasbro FINDING NEMO toy line includes gift packs, bath toys, puzzles and candy.
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.
