JAKKS Pacific knocks out the competition with UFC action Figures

Malibu, CA – Leading U.S. toy and action figure maker JAKKS Pacific Inc. has teamed up with the world’s fastest growing sports organization, The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), to deliver the most complete, authentic line of MMA action figures and toys on the market!

JAKKS’ full line of UFC toys is expected to include deluxe articulated figures, Octagon playsets, role play items and collectible action figures based on other UFC-owned leagues such as PRIDE and World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC).

Now fans can collect their favorite UFC, PRIDE and WEC fighters from the past and present.

Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, over the past 15 years the UFC has grown to be the world’s number one fight organization and continues to astound audiences with every event. In 2007 and 2008, the UFC produced seven of the top 10 pay-per-view events, making it a true powerhouse of sport.

With a cable television deal and expansion into Canada, Europe and new markets within the United States, the UFC has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity. UFC is the world’s largest pay-per-view content provider, and programming can be seen on Spike TV weekly as well as over 100 other countries and territories worldwide in 17 different languages.

From Brock Lesnar, Chuck Liddell and Anderson Silva, to Forrest Griffin, Rampage Jackson and UFC legend Royce Gracie, the new line of JAKKS UFC action figures and toys will celebrate some of the most popular fighters in UFC history.

UFC Fall 2009 lineup from JAKKS is expected to include:

UFC Deluxe Figures feature 29 points of articulation to recreate the most dramatic MMA moves. JAKKS expects to ship new waves every other month, each featuring at least eight different fighters, as well as exclusive assortments available at different mass retailers nationwide -- collect them all! A replica fight poster from each event will also be included with each purchase.

The Octagon is where all the action happens! JAKKS’ 14" Basic UFC Octagon playset features hinged "play-doors" for easy access and is the perfect place for kids to battle and recreate their favorite fight moments.

A must-have for UFC’s top fans and collectors, the Official Scale Deluxe UFC Octagon playset is a huge, 30", authentic 1:1 size in scale to the Deluxe UFC action figures! This Ultimate Octagon playset features more than 40 unique pieces, vinyl padded posts, removable foam-polymer mat and cage pieces for battle access.

Play like a true champion with your very own collection of UFC Championship Belts. These authentic, wearable replica belts for UFC, Pride, and WEC are the only ones on the market that fit adults and kids.
Show your UFC spirit by creating your own wall of champions like the real fighters do!