Volume 2, Number 12

Revell^® Unveils Officially Licensed Pinewood Derby^® Products

Revell, a leader in replica model kits, is launching a full line of officially licensed Pinewood Derby^® products. These items will consist of various Pinewood Derby^® accessories, Pinewood Derby^® racer kits, and official Pinewood Derby^® wheels and will be available at select retailers in December 2009.

Officially licensed Pinewood Derby^® racer kits include pre-cut Luge, Dragster, Grand Prix, Skateboard, and Funny Car racers with step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. Both Standard and Premium Pinewood Derby^® racer kits are available and include official Pinewood Derby^® wheels and axles, one sheet each of 120 & 220 grit sandpaper, and decals to name a few. As an added bonus, all Premium Pinewood Derby^® racer kits include a special Pinewood Derby^® Race Day Log with tips and tricks for successful racing.

For more information or to find a retailer in your area, visit revell.com.

Henry Repeating Arms Launches the Henry Golden Boy "Eagle Scout^TM" Rifle Tribute Edition

Henry Repeating Arms introduces a new Eagle Scout^TM rifle. The nickel-plated receiver features an embellished bald eagle accompanied by the written inscription, "Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle". The left side of the receiver reflects an Eagle Scout^TM medal and banners reading Eagle Scout and Boy Scouts of America. The engraved images on both sides and the winged leaf border are selectively plated with 24-karat gold.

Other rifle features include a tricolored Eagle Scout^TM medallion that has been inserted into the American walnut buttstock. The forearm highlights Scouting's six badges of rank advancement hand painted with gold fill.

Henry Repeating Arms also offers a BSA^® 100th Anniversary Wall Display cabinet that easily mounts to the wall for shelf presentations.

For more information on these items and to find a dealer near you, please visit Henry Repeating Arms at henryrepeating.com.

DK Publishing Releases BSA^® Centennial History Book

In celebration of the BSA's 100th anniversary, DK Publishing has introduced a coffee-table edition of Boy Scouts of America: A Centennial History. Historical author and Eagle Scout Chuck Wills has mined the extensive archives to create this comprehensive, historical account of Scouting.

Hardback with dust sleeve, it is filled with interesting facts about the history of the BSA from the beginning to today. Included in this 281 page book are stories of famous Scouts like Henry "Hank" Aaron, President Gerald R. Ford, Neil Armstrong and many more as well as 1000 different images from the Scouting archives.

This book is now available on Scoutstuff in addition to all major book stores.

The Boy Scouts of America also offers a deluxe, collector's edition of this book, available only on www.scoutstuff.org or in your local Scout Shop.

Wood Badge^® Patrol Medallions from Northwest Territorial Mint

Now available, Northwest Territorial Mint Wood Badge^® Patrol Medallions. Each medallion is minted in a bronze alloy with colorful enamel highlights. Wood Badge^® Patrol Medallions include Antelope, Bear, Beaver, Buffalo, Bobwhite, Eagle, Fox, and Owl.

For more information on these products and to purchase, please visit ScoutingCoins.com.

This new Boy Scouts of America^® Deck of Trees card set is the sixth product within this educational Deck of Cards series and will be available beginning in January 2010. Stay tuned for more information!

OTHER MENTIONS:

Both Classb.com and Henry Repeating Arms reach over a million dollars in licensed product sales for the period July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009.

Dremel to launch Pinewood Derby^® Rotary Accessory Tool Kit next month in Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Stay tuned for more details in next month's Licensing Insider!

The BSA is pleased to announce the following new licensees below. For a complete listing of BSA licensed, please visit the Official BSA Licensing site.

Sporting Goods

Ms. Sticks of Castleton, New York, is a producer of hand crafted walking sticks.

Video Games, Software & Interactive

Iteration, LLC, of Raleigh, NC, is software/game developer.

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