Name That Band: PLAYMOBIL® Launches PopStars! Contest

CRANBURY, N.J., Oct. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PLAYMOBIL^®, a leading toy manufacturer of classic children's playsets and figures for more than 35 years, has launched a new "Battle of the PLAYMOBIL PopStars!" contest to introduce fans to the latest PLAYMOBIL theme and give them a chance to win PLAYMOBIL prizes. The contest, running on Facebook now through November 15, will ask fans to vote for their favorite PopStars! band, give the band a rockin' name and have a chance to win prizes including PLAYMOBIL PopStars! product and PLAYMOBIL shopping sprees.

"Our PopStars! playsets let fans take open-ended imaginative play to the next level with the combination of traditional play, tech and a rock 'n roll theme," said John Skrajewski, Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "With our new contest, fans can engage with PLAYMOBIL on another platform and even name the PopStars! bands."

The PopStars! theme includes a PopStars! Stage that features four figures and an MP3-connector, encouraging kids to select their favorite tunes and put on a live rockin' show that expresses their individual creativity. In addition, the line includes a PopStars! Band, PopStars! Tour Bus and PopStars! Keyboarder.

To enter, fans can visit popstars.playmobil.com. The contest page will feature photos of two PLAYMOBIL bands. Fans will be asked to choose their favorite and give that band an applause-worthy name. PLAYMOBIL will select two grand-prize winners with the best band names, with each winner receiving a $500 shopping spree on www.playmobil.us. Two second place winners will each receive a $100 PLAYMOBIL shopping spree. In addition, 10 third prize winners will be awarded the full PopStars! line. PLAYMOBIL will also randomly select 100 daily winners through the end of the contest to receive a PLAYMOBIL mystery Figure.

For more information, visit popstars.playmobil.com. The PLAYMOBIL PopStars! line includes:

PopStars! Stage (5602): Play a sold out show featuring your own tunes with the PLAYMOBIL Pop Stars Stage.  This MP3-compatible set allows young pop stars to belt out their favorite lyrics, drum up awesome beats, and wow crowds with radical guitar solos.  Just hook up an MP3 player with the enclosed cable and choose your favorite chart topper.  Set includes  four figures, stage with flashing lights, drum set, two guitars with guitar stands, microphones, two preloaded tunes, built-in speakers, and other accessories.  Recommended for ages four to ten.  Suggested Retail Price: $39.99
Warning.  Choking Hazard.  Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

PopStars! Tour Bus (5603): Cruise from one gig to the next with the PLAYMOBIL Pop Stars Tour Bus.  Equipped with two removable roof sections, kids can access the bus interior and interact with the musicians.  Load instruments into the back of the bus via the hatchback or store band gear in the bus's side compartment.  Then, climb aboard through the sliding side door and ride in style with the band.  The bus with functioning wheels can accommodate up to twelve figures, including the driver.  Set includes two figures with accessories and can be upgraded with the PLAYMOBIL RC Module Set Plus (#4856).  Recommended for ages four to ten.  Suggested Retail Price: $39.99
Warning.  Choking Hazard.  Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

PopStars! Keyboarder (5604): Harmonize with the band with the PLAYMOBIL Pop Stars Keyboarder.  This set includes one figure, keyboard, microphone, and microphone stand.  Recommended for ages four to ten.  Suggested Retail Price: $6.99
Warning.  Choking Hazard.  Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

PopStars! Band (5605): Perform smash hits with the PLAYMOBIL Pop Stars Band.  Set includes one girl and two boy figures, microphones, two guitars, and other accessories.  Recommended for ages four to ten.  Suggested Retail Price: $6.99
Warning.  Choking Hazard.  Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

PLAYMOBIL continues to create toys that are loved and respected by parents and children alike. Understanding the importance of imaginative play, PLAYMOBIL pays great attention to detail, creating intricate and fun toys that adhere to the highest safety standards. For more information, please visit www.playmobil.us.

ABOUT PLAYMOBIL INC.
PLAYMOBIL, Germany's largest toy manufacturer, is headquartered in Zirndorf, Germany and has been producing and distributing toys for more than 36 years.  The company distributes its toys in more than 70 countries and employs more than 3,000 people and has subsidiaries in the United States, France, UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Greece, Northern Europe, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Austria and Switzerland.

PLAYMOBIL USA toys are distributed in more than 2,200 stores nationwide including the FunPark play center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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