. "We determined that
if we incorporated themes, colors and play patterns that appeal to young girls
within our traditional building sets, more girls would be drawn to this
important and beneficial play activity.
-- Keep electrical toys, appliances and tools at least 10 feet away from
pools and wet surfaces.
-- Never use electrical tools in the rain or in wet areas.E.7 million customers across Northern
Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population

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Currently, Healy serves as an internationally recognized
lecturer, consultant, and learning specialist at the Vail Mountain School. Ron's speech was delivered in front of all the attendees during
a general session luncheon, giving Action Products maximum visibility
and giving Ron the opportunity to share Action Products' vision for
growth with a packed room.
-- Always keep yourself, your equipment, and anything you carry at least
10 feet away from power lines.
Climbing or trimming trees near power lines is dangerous.

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Ages 1 and up. An indoor extension cord used outdoors can result in
electric shock or cause a fire hazard.I.


Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon
Corporation (NYSE: EXC), one of the nation 's largest electric utilities with
more than $14 billion in revenues and a customer base of five million .

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S.
"Particularly important for girls to grasp at an early age are fundamental
math and science skills. These skills could prompt a generation of female math and science
experts to come.----Action Products
International, Inc. Look for
frayed power cords, broken plugs or cracked housings .
-- Use three-pronged outlets and plugs. Outside the Chicago city limits please call
J.

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"Child development experts have long recognized the benefits that building
and construction toys provide in early math and science skill development,"
says Andrew Witkin, director of marketing for Mega Bloks. SRP: US $15."

About Mega Bloks:
Mega Bloks creates high quality, fun and award winning educational
construction toys that inspire kids and parents to play and learn together .
The company's visibility was evident in many areas throughout the
conference. Specifically,
do not use electrically powered lawn mowers on wet grass.

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Confidence, creativity, attention and communication skills
are all value-added outcomes of hands-on block play," Healy continues."
Mega Bloks recognizes this very important trend and has met the demand for
more girl-themed building playsets -- combining traditional role-play aspects
for girls into comprehensive building construction toy sets. Since the
introduction of new girl-powered sets in 2004, for the first time in its 20-
year history, sales of Mega Bloks preschool girls construction toys equal that
of the boy-oriented construction sets.

Action Products Receives Orders at ASTRA Event

This allowed the company to showcase all
of its brands and attract a consistent stream of retailers to the
booth. The company received advance orders for Talking Stix(TM) and
ToddWorld(TM) products, which will be shipped late in the third
quarter. Call 911 immediately.

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The focus on providing building toys with strong "girl-appeal" is for good
reason -- child development experts and parents alike now recognize that
construction play helps both genders develop important math and science skills
that are needed later in life, broadening future opportunities for girls in
these male-dominated fields.
-- Be aware of power lines that run through tree limbs and branches.

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Building Helps to Dispel 'Math Myth ' Through Play

"All of the Mega Bloks sets help to build strong math and science skills
in girls, as well as boys. As a Silver level sponsor of the conference, Action was
given special recognition in the beginning of the conference directory
that all attendees received. Even if power lines are not
touching the tree, they could touch during climbing when more weight
is added to the branch. Contractors and other professionals
needing to work within 10 feet of a power line should call ComEd's
Business Customer Service Center at 1-877-4-ComEd -1 (1-877-426-6331)
in advance to make arrangements to have ComEd protect the work area.

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Sorting
blocks of different sizes, understanding the basics of gravity and balance are
skills a child can develop with blocks. ComEd
provides service to approximately 3.

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(TSX: MB) that
incorporate girl-preferred role play elements into classic building blocks. Other trademarks are
used under license .

Business Editors/Toy Industry Writers

ORLANDO, Fla. brands include JAY JAY THE JET
PLANE Wooden Adventure System(TM), I Dig Dinosaurs(R) and I Dig
Treasures(R) excavation activity kits, Space Voyagers(R) ("The most
authentic Space Toys on Earth"), Wild Climbers(TM) and Climb@Tron(TM )
window-climbing animals and robots, Play and Store(TM) themed
playsets, Kidz Workshop(TM) wooden projects, Drop Zone Extreme(TM)
parachute toys, and Curiosity Kits(R), a leading, award-winning
specialty brand for kids' craft and activity kits. Its products are
marketed and sold worldwide to specialty retailers, museums, toy
stores, theme parks, attractions, zoos, catalog companies, Internet
retailers , and educational markets.

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Mega Bloks(R) Toys Empower Girls With Themed Playsets to Encourage Early Math
and Science Skills in Female Preschoolers

MONTREAL, Move over boys .
"Children develop knowledge by manipulating objects with their hands-the
tools of the mind ."

Stay alert in unknown surroundings

-- Look up, stay away, stay alive -- even momentary contact with electric
lines can injure or kill. (Joint Utility Locating for Excavators ) at 1-800-892-0123.

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Ages 1 and up. While children are setting a scene with their
favorite Mega Bloks playsets, they are inevitably building life-long education
skills," says Witkin. Actual results may differ materially from those projected
or implied in any forward-looking statements.
-- Supervise children and educate them to the potential dangers of
electrical power lines or equipment .

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Some orders were taken at the show but many retailers who stopped
by the booth said they would be sending in orders within the next few
weeks.apii. It is possible that the
assumptions made by management for purposes of such statements may not
materialize.
-- Always assume that wires are "live and dangerous.
Also, do not attempt to retrieve balloons, kites or other objects that
may get stuck on power lines or other electrical equipment.


Be safe in your own backyard

-- When doing yard work, be sure to use extension cords marked for
outdoor use.

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The MEGA BLOKS(R) system features basic and themed construction toys for boys
and girls of all ages.

(R) and (TM) denoted trademarks of Mega Bloks Inc.

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For more information on Action Products' toys, visit the Company's
web site at http://www. A qualified
contractor should always trim trees located near aerial power lines. Refer to the owner 's manual for
recommended protective equipment.U.

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ComEd Reminds Customers to Steer Clear of Power Lines While Enjoying the Rest
of Summer

CHICAGO , ComEd reminds customers to keep
electrical safety in mind during summer camping trips, home improvement
projects and other outdoor activities.


Call before you dig

-- When working underground, "call before you dig" -- Whether you are
planting a tree, building a fence or laying a building foundation,
contact with an underground line can be fatal.

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Educator of the Year.99.

Cinderella Pumpkin Carriage: Lets you build your own magical fairy tale!
This highly decorated carriage has lots of building fun and a special dolly to
take along on the ride to a far, far away land all in your imagination!
Includes 18 pieces.com
Any statements that are not historical facts contained in this
release are forward-looking statements.
"We want to make sure our customers are in tune with their surroundings,
familiar or otherwise," said Ken Bowman, ComEd's Director of Safety.
-- Never climb a utility pole, or play on or around electrical equipment.


Use electrical tools wisely

-- Inspect your electrical tools on a regular basis, including the large
tools such as table saws, drill presses and bench grinders .

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Create your own visual effects with a spiral
wheel block and other specially decorated blocks for an endless array of
building possibilities as big as your imagination. Available in 24-, 80-, and
100-piece bags. (Chicago, IL), Special Effects (Brooklyn, NY), and Cheeky Little
Monkeys Toystore (Brattleboro, VT). Such statements may
involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those
relating to product demand, pricing, market acceptance, the effect of
economic conditions , intellectual property rights, the outcome of
competitive products, risks in product development , the results of
financing efforts, the ability to complete transactions, and other
factors discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and
Exchange Commission filings. This applies to lines attached to utility
poles as well as those entering buildings.

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"Critical learning begins at play," says Jane Healy, child development
expert, well-known author of "Your Child's Growing Mind" and a two-time U. SRP: US$7.99-US$17. Headquartered in Montreal, Mega Bloks is a global
organization employing approximately 1000 people with sales in over 100
countries.

Ron Kaplan President and CEO of Action Products, and ASTRA board
member, along with Diane Hale (owner of Playnix Toys ), presented John
Lee (past President/CEO of Learning Curve) a lifetime achievement
award.

-- Do not climb trees near power lines.
-- Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment like face
shields, glasses, gloves and boots. Within the Chicago
city limits call DIGGER, the Chicago Utility Alert Network at (312)
744-7000, three working days in advance, to have underground utility
lines marked for safety.

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some girls
in town are taking over the construction toy area in playrooms across North
America, fueled by themed-building sets from Mega Bloks Inc.megabloks.com . (NASDAQ:APII), a leading toy designer and
manufacturer of educational and positive, non-violent branded toys for
pre-school children through pre-teens announced that the company
reported that the 2005 ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing
Association) conference , was held at the Royal Pacific Resort here in
Orlando (May 12-15th).

Outdoor play items for families and children.

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" With Mega Bloks' preschool sales
experiencing double-digit growth and outperforming within the industry,
largely due to the focus on developing product that has strong appeal to girls
and their parents and gift-givers, this strategy appears to be fulfilling a
key consumer need . During the time the exhibit hall was open the company opened up
relationships with eight new accounts including: Geppetto's Toy Box
Inc." Never touch an
outdoor wire with any part of your body, toys or other objects.

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Little girls can actually learn basics of algebra and
physics, for example , as they build -- and have fun in the process. This conference was an excellent opportunity
for Action Products to gain great visibility and strengthen
relationships among the leading specialty toy retailers in the
industry.

Look Up Stay Away Stay Alive

Never use a
damaged product.

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Mega Bloks girl-powered building
playsets include:

Mega Bloks Maxi(TM) Bag: Big variety and bigger fun combine in this
colorful assortment of blocks.
Adds Healy, "Fundamentals of math and science are found in problem solving
with blocks and facilitate a child's ability to handle challenges as they
grow. For more company information, visit http://www.
Action Products participated in the conference as an exhibitor
with a large, double booth.

About Action Products

Action Products International, Inc. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward -looking statement for events or
circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.
-- Fly kites and model airplanes and other toys in large open areas such
as a field or park -- safely away from trees and overhead power lines.

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Action Products reported sales of $9,302,000 and profit of
$107,900 for the 12 months ending March 31, 2005. "Whether
in a public park or your own backyard, it's always a good idea to steer clear
of power lines and keep an eye out for any other potential hazards.
-- Never try to rescue a family member, friend or pet that has come into
contact with any electrical equipment.

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