October 25, 2007
Gamer Graffix Secures License to Produce Accessories for Naruto
Gamer Graffix Secures License to Produce Graphic Accessories for VIZ Media’s Best Selling NARUTO Series
Cranston, R.I. –Gamer Graffix Worldwide, LLC, an industry-leading producer of accessories for videogame and consumer electronics, announced it is now a licensee for VIZ Media and the popular Manga series NARUTO. Gamer Graffix will be the official producer of NARUTO Game Skins for all major game systems, offering two unique designs for both Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360. Use the provided link to access high-resolution images of these designs titled, “NARUTO: ‘All Stars’” and “NARUTO: ‘Naruto Vs. Sasuke’ ”:
http://test.duffyshanley.com/FTP_Client/GAMER/download/index.html
More NARUTO Game Skins are to come, including a special web exclusive design. Other new skin designs featuring Naruto for PSP and Nintendo DS Lite launched earlier this month. All products can be found on
www.gamergraffix.com and will arrive at major retail stores within a few weeks.
The NARUTO videogame franchise debuted two new titles this week for both the Nintendo Wii and DS Lite Game platforms, to be followed by the DVD release of the animated film, NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF THE SNOW Deluxe Edition on November 13. The DVD and videogames join other popular NARUTO products debuting throughout the holiday season. NARUTO has become a blockbuster franchise for VIZ Media and currently ranks as one of the most successful anime and manga properties in recent years.
“Partnering with VIZ Media is a really exciting opportunity for Gamer Graffix, allowing us to offer increasingly more great products and licenses to our growing customer base across the globe,” said Chris White, president & CEO of Gamer Graffix. “Joining forces with VIZ Media on NARUTO, known to be the hottest Anime/Manga property in the world, is an especially exciting venture.”
"VIZ Media is pleased to work with Gamer Graffix on our popular NARUTO property,” said Linda Espinosa, Vice President, Content Management, VIZ Media. “Gamer Graffix, an innovator in the ‘skins’ category, has quickly proven itself as an emerging industry leader and one we’re happy to partner with.”
Skins are high-quality, graphic designs made of vinyl that are easily peeled and readily applied to videogame consoles and other electronic devices using a specially-formulated adhesive. Skins undergo a high-resolution printing and patented doming process to produce sharp and colorful designs that are flexible, washable and have a thickness of 35 millimeters. Gamer Graffix’s unique adhesive enables consumers to remove the Skin without voiding the manufacturer warranty of gaming consoles or other electronic devices. NARUTO skins have a suggested retail price of $14.99 to $19.99, and are currently available for purchase at major retailers nationwide and on gamergraffix.com.
About Gamer Graffix
In addition to NARUTO, Gamer Graffix produces skins and/or wall graffix accessories for Hasbro,
Halo 3, Heavy Metal, Nintendo, Pokémon, Sega, Sony, West Coast Customs and others. Gamer Graffix products are available in more than 28,000 stores nationwide and in Canada. Retailers include Blockbuster, Circuit City, CompUSA, f.y.e., FRYS, Game Crazy, GameStop, Hastings, Hollywood Video, Micro Center, Movie Gallery, Sam Goody, Saturday Matinee, Scholastic, Staples, Strawberries, Sun Coast, Target, Toys ‘R Us and Wal-mart. Gamer Graffix products are also available for purchase on gamergraffix.com. Founded in 2004, Gamer Graffix ranked in the top 25 among videogame manufacturers selling videogame console systems – for retail sales volume generated in 2006, according to NPD Group (
www.npd.com).
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including, magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos, DVDs and audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated entertainment from initial production, television placement and distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and consumers of all ages.Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.