President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney and Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan are recreated as highly unique and collectible Cabbage Patch Kids available for auction. All proceeds of the 2012 Election ‘Kids auction will go towards engaging and mobilizing political power for people in the U.S. and will benefit Rock the Vote, a non-partisan, non-profit organization.

“The funds raised in this auction will help with new programs that continue to keep young Americans engaged, ensuring that their voices are part of our country’s democracy” stated Chrissy Faessen, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, Rock the Vote.

The exclusive Presidential ‘Kids were created by leading U.S. toy company JAKKS Pacific, Inc. to raise awareness of this year’s election with American voters, and to celebrate the rich tradition and pop culture relevance of the lovable and adoptable Cabbage Patch Kids.

About Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote's mission is to engage and build political power for young people in our country. Using music, popular culture, new technologies and grassroots organizing for more than 20 years, Rock the Vote has registered more than 5 million young people. As the tidal wave of Millennial generation voters continues to establish its power at the polls, Rock the Vote will register millions more young people and make their voices heard. For more information visit www.rockthevote.com.

About Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc.

Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc. (OAA) owner of the Cabbage Patch Kids brand, was founded in 1978 by Cabbage Patch Kids creator Xavier Roberts. It is a privately held corporation located in Cleveland, Georgia. Headquarters to the world famous Cabbage Patch Kids brand, this small mountain community just north of Atlanta is now home to the newly built BabyLand General® Hospital, a 70,000 sq. ft., Southern Style home. Investing in the future of the artist’s hometown and its people, OAA also manages a wide range of other projects while continuing to deliver hand-stitched, one-of-a-kind, soft-sculpture Cabbage Patch Kids. www.cabbagepatchkids.com.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products with a wide range of products that feature popular brands and children's toy licenses. JAKKS’ diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, Halloween Costumes, Kids Furniture, Vehicles, Plush, Art Activity Kits, Seasonal Products, Infant/Pre-School, Construction Toys, Ride-On Vehicles, Wagons, Inflatable Environments and Tents, Impulse Toys and Pet Products sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific®, Creative Designs International™, Road Champs®, Funnoodle®, JAKKS Pets™, Plug It In & Play TV Games™, Kids Only!™, Tollytots®, Disguise®, Moose Mountain® and Maui Toys®. JAKKS is also the creator of the underlying Monsuno™ property and toy line. JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Nickelodeon®, Warner Bros.®, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Hello Kitty®, Graco®, Cabbage Patch Kids® and Pokémon®. www.jakks.com.