Huntik Trading Card Game Debuts at Toys“R”Us Times Square

 

 

Boutique Showcases New Brand Through Game Play Demonstrations

and Screenings of Animated Series

 

 North Las Vegas, NV (March 3, 2009) – Upper Deck is pleased to announce that Toys“R”Us Times Square is currently hosting a boutique dedicated to the new Huntik Trading Card Game (TCG), based on the Huntik: Secrets & Seekers animated, action-adventure series. The series recently debuted on the CW4Kids Network to high praise, and the trading card game brings the excitement of the TV series to the table top. Visit Huntik.com to learn more!

 

Located prominently on Level Two of Toys“R”Us Times Square, the Huntik TCG boutique is the perfect place to learn about this new brand and offers customers the opportunity to learn about the game and watch an episode of the TV show. For those interested in receiving detailed information about game play, the boutique is staffed by Toys“R”Us Huntik specialists who can challenge players to a Huntik “battle” or answer questions about the brand.

 

“As a new property, we are honored that Toys“R”Us Times Square has opened its doors to Huntik,” said Erika Conway, brand manager for Huntik at Upper Deck.  “Huntik: Secrets & Seekers has all the makings of the next big action-adventure brand, and the Toys“R”Us boutique is a great way for fans to receive an introduction to this new property.”

 

In addition to the Toys“R”Us Times Square boutique, the Huntik TCG is available at Toys“R”Us stores, hobby stores and retailers throughout North America. Launched on February 17^th, the Huntik TCG has already attracted a following with gaming fans and the Huntik TCG Sneak Previews drew thousands of players around the country. Upper Deck will soon launch a complete Organized Play program for this exciting new game. Visit Huntik.com for more information!

 

Magic, mystery, mythology and adventure come together in Huntik: Secrets & Seekers. In the animated series, young Lok Lambert and Dante Vale travel the globe with their group of amazing Seekers, exploring exotic locations from the pyramids of Egypt to the jungles of the Amazon, seeking to unlock the ancient secrets of each locale. Lok and his friends search for powerful spirit-warriors called Titans to use in battle against the evil Organization. Dante, Lok and the Seekers battle the Organization and its sinister mastermind, The Professor, for the fate of the world.

 

The Huntik TCG lets players direct their own Seekers and mighty Titans to complete missions by using amazing powers and engaging strategy. Plus, one in every three Huntik Trading Card Game card packs includes a password that unlocks Titans and other great content on the Huntik: Secrets & Seekers website.

 

The Huntik Trading Card Game will be available in a two-player Starter Set and in nine-card booster packs. Each booster pack will include one foil card, and one in every three packs will feature a password that unlocks even more adventure at Huntik.com. The 159-card booster set also includes Super and Ultra Rare cards. The two-player Starter Set offers a bonus DVD with a full Huntik episode and a trivia game; two themed decks, Foundation and Organization; a Seeker Training Guide; a game mat with quick start guide; and 21-card Mission pack.