KENT, Ohio, Sept. 11, 2000 (PRIMEZONE) -- Fineline Properties.com Inc. (OTCBB:FNLN) has announced a worldwide licensing agreement with Matchmaker Properties of Hanover, Mass., a division of Matchmaker Sales Inc., to market Fineline's character group the Solar Sisters(tm).
The Solar Sisters(tm) are a cartoon character group of twelve girls who each embody one of the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each character's favorite color, gemstone, flower and personalities are all based upon the characteristics of each sign of the zodiac. Each girl personifies her sign.
Robert Petry, President of Fineline Properties.com, states, "The pre-teen, or 'tween' market for girls is the hottest thing in the licensing industry right now, and zodiac signs have a timeless appeal. We feel that this gives the Solar Sisters(tm) not only instant appeal but also longevity in the market."
Matchmaker Properties' Director of Licensing, Alan D. Williamson Jr., says, "The Solar Sisters(tm) character group is at the right time and the right place. We believe this group of characters has an immediate market demand and we expect a great market reaction. Solar Sisters(tm) is unique because each potential buyer will identify with their own "Solar Sister(tm)" thus expanding the market of product twelve fold."
Fineline Properties.com and Matchmaker Properties are in the process of signing licensees for initial product introductions. Alan D. Williamson Jr. says, "The initial licensing focus will be in the categories of stationery and paper products, cards, books, activity sets and young girl products." The success of a leading license in the gift and toy industry can bring in hundreds of millions in dollars from sales worldwide. Associates of Matchmaker Sales have been indirectly involved with such hot properties as Thomas the Train, the Smurfs, Barney the Dinosaur and Garfield. "We feel Solar Sisters(tm) have this type of potential. We have had nothing but positive interest from our initial presentations," adds Williamson.
Robert Petry, President of Fineline Properties.com, Inc., states, "It's a pleasure to announce this deal with Matchmaker so soon after our deal with the Kooties(tm). I feel this really shows the faith each company has in the other's talents and abilities. The strength the members of Matchmaker Properties have in the industry paired with the quality and marketability of Fineline's characters is an unbeatable combination."
About Fineline Properties.com Inc.:
Fineline Properties.com Inc. is a cartoon character development company dedicated to creating quality original cartoon characters for licensing and animation. Fineline's entire library of more than 200 new cartoon characters covering the Internet, sports, satires and much more can be viewed at http://www.finelineproperties.com.
Fineline is a publicly traded company (OTCBB:FNLN)
About Matchmaker Properties:
Matchmaker Properties is a diverse group of experienced senior executives formed to drive licensed products through the rigorous demand of product and character introductions.
The Matchmaker team consists of experts in licensing negotiation, Licensed Product Development, License Marketing and PR, Sales Development within the Retail Market Sector and Creative Character Quality Control.
Matchmaker Properties in a Privately held Corporation based in Hanover, Mass.
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