Lucky Yankees Fans Will Receive Collectible New York Yankees 1964 Ford Mustang Die-Cast Vehicle at June 19 Yankees Vs. Cubs Game

Business Wire, June 1, 2005

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ertl Collectibles, a division of RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ: RCRC, www.rc2corp.com), announced today it will distribute 18,000 commemorative New York Yankees 1964 Ford Mustang die-cast vehicles to fans, age 14 and younger, at the June 19th Yankees vs. Cubs game at Yankee Stadium. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and fans are encouraged to arrive early to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.

"This is a real bonus for fans attending the June 19th game," said D.J. Kazmierczak, director of retail sales/sports die-cast for RC2. "They'll have the chance to own a unique, high quality team collectible from Ertl that can't be found anywhere else."

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RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ: RCRC, www.rc2corp.com) is a leading designer, producer and marketer of innovative, high-quality toys, collectibles, hobby and infant care products that are targeted to consumers of all ages. RC2 markets its collectible and hobby products under a portfolio of brands including Racing Champions(R), Ertl(R), Ertl Collectibles(R), American Muscle(TM), Johnny Lightning(R), AMT(R), Polar Lights(R), Press Pass(R), JoyRide(R), JoyRide Studios(R), Memory Lane(TM), and W. Britain(R). RC2's infant and preschool products are marketed under its Learning Curve(R) family of brands which includes The First Years(R), Eden(R) and Lamaze brands as well as popular and classic licensed properties such as Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, John Deere and Sesame Street.

RC2 reaches its target consumers through multiple channels of distribution supporting more than 25,000 retail outlets throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia Pacific.