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SAVE MONEY WITH SANDRA LEE ’S NEW FOOD NETWORK SERIES

Production Begins on ‘Sandra’s Money Saving Meals’ Premiering May 10^th at 12pm

 NEW YORK – March 3, 2009 – Production begins this week on Sandra’s Money Saving Meals, Food Network’s new daytime cooking series hosted by Sandra Lee (Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee), which premieres May 10^th at 12pm ET/PT. Sandra whips up delicious recipes perfect for every day of the week, all based on her “triple A factor” of accessible, aspirational and affordable. To maximize cost-saving success, she shares unique ideas for savvy supermarket shopping and proper pantry stocking while highlighting each meal’s unbeatable cost per serving. Sandra then prepares clever leftover dishes from each episode called “Round 2 Recipes” – one in the show and another on FoodNetwork.com (www.foodnetwork.com). Renowned for her trademark 70/30 Semi-Homemade cooking style, Sandra makes saving money a breeze for culinary experts and cooking novices alike.

 “At this critical economic time, Sandra comes to the rescue by providing our viewers with creative ways to save money and time while cooking great meals at home,” said Bob Tuschman, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production for Food Network. “We appreciate the dedicated passion and in-depth knowledge Sandra brings to this topic, and we look forward to launching this new endeavor with her.”

 Acclaimed home and food expert Sandra Lee has revolutionized the term “homemade” as a popular Food Network host, editor-in-chief of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine, and best-selling author. Sandra’s trademark 70/30 Semi-Homemade philosophy translated to television with Food Network’s Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee and to the Internet with SemiHomemade.com. Sandra attended University of Wisconsin – La Crosse , launched several lines of home, garden, and craft products including Kurtain Kraft, worked with QVC, and produced a successful DIY home improvement series. With a commitment to service and charity, Sandra participates in numerous philanthropic organizations including Share Our Strength and God’s Love We Deliver. Since 2002, Sandra has written 16 cookbooks as well as a memoir titled, “Made From Scratch.”

JAKKS PACIFIC SECURES DUFF GOLDMAN FROM

ACE OF CAKES FOR GIRL GOURMET® CAKE BAKERY LINE

 Malibu, CA – February 26, 2009 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK ) announced a licensing agreement today with the Food Network and CAA for the television show Ace of Cakes and world renowned celebrity baker, Duff Goldman, host of the popular primetime show. Duff will be featured on JAKKS’ new Girl Gourmet® Cake Bakery product line. JAKKS continues to innovate in the food play category with the Girl Gourmet™ Cake Bakery, the sweet sequel to the award-winning Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, which was nominated for the Activity Toy of the Year Award.  With the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery young chefs can create elaborate mini 2-tiered fondant cakes after baking them for just 30 seconds in the microwave.

 “I am excited to work with JAKKS Pacific and be a part of the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery line to introduce kids to the world of baking and all the cool, creative ways kids can express themselves,” said Duff Goldman, who bakes and creates cakes that defy explanation on his hit series, Ace of Cakes, seen every Tuesday and Thursday night on Food Network. “Now young bakers can pretend to be just like me and make beautiful fondant cakes for their friends and family, but without all the mess that I make! I wish we had this product when I was a kid!”

 Jennifer Richmond, SVP of Licensing and Media, JAKKS Pacific, said JAKKS recognized Goldman as the perfect partner for the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery.

 “We knew Duff Goldman would be the perfect partner for the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery because he really took extreme cake making to a whole new level with Ace of Cakes,” said Richmond .  “We love encouraging kids to push the limits in the kitchen and think they’re going to have fun creating elaborate and wacky fondant cakes just like Duff.”

With the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery, young bakers can whip up delicious mini 2-tiered fondant cakes with minimal mess! Just add water to one of the delicious cake flavors, stir and pour into the double cavity cake molds, and then place into the microwavable safe container and microwave for 30 seconds. No hot ovens involved! Next add water to one of the colorful fondant mixes, stir and roll out onto the non-stick mat. Remove the cakes from their molds once they have cooled and cover the cakes with sweet fondant. Finally, place the mini masterpiece on the decorating turntable, and create away – just like Duff does -- using the air powered gel decorator gun! Add candy garnishes included in the set for a beautifully finished 2-tiered mini fondant cake! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $34.99

 The Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery ingredients are gluten and wheat-free, trans-fat free, and are produced in nut-free facility in the U.S. Many children who suffer from Celiac and nut allergies are now able to safely participate in the art of baking with Girl Gourmet.

 JAKKS is expected to launch the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery product line at major retailers nationwide in the Fall. For more information on the entire Girl Gourmet line, visit www.mygirlgourmet.com.

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