Los Angeles, CA (July 18, 2006) - UART, an emerging Hong Kong-based collectible figure company, announced its partnership with Broccoli International for North American distribution and promotion.

Founded by Kiyotaka Hirai, former executive vice president of Yamato Hong Kong, UART was established in 2005 to develop figures with both the Japanese and overseas market in mind. UART plans the development, production and promotion schedule to decrease the release lag of collectible figures worldwide.

UART has produced figures for titles such as To Heart 2, Zero-Shiki, BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo, and Hellsing. The 2006 - 2007 line up includes figures for titles such as Trigun, Ikki Tousen, Bastard! and Tsukuyomi ~ Moon Phase, as well as high quality original figures by Japan’s most talented sculptors.

Broccoli International will promote the UART brand in North America through distribution channels, media outlets, trade shows and to direct consumers. With Broccoli International’s expertise in anime and manga business that includes licensing, manufacturing and distribution in North America, UART plans to expand their brand and customer base in North America.

UART figures will be available through distributors such as Diamond Comics and AAA Anime.

UART’s 2006 - 2007 line up will be on display at Comic Con International 2006 in San Diego at the joint UART/Broccoli booth #2229. Limited edition pre-production resin statues and original character figures will be on sale at the UART/Broccoli booth, and Ikki Tousen manga author Yuji Shiozaki will be signing autographs throughout the weekend.

About UART
UART, United Arts of Real Toys, is one of the newest & most innovative names in collectible figures. Based in Hong Kong, UART creates both original and licensed character figures from anime & manga such as Hellsing, Trigun, and other popular titles. With a philosophy of producing high-quality figures at affordable prices, UART encourages consumers to see figures as collectible art.

About Broccoli International
Established in February 2002, Broccoli International USA, Inc. is a Delaware corporation with offices in Los Angeles. A fully-owned subsidiary of Broccoli Co, LTD, a multi-media company which created sensational properties such as Di Gi Charat, Galaxy Angel, Aquarian Age, and Bushi Lord. Broccoli International has released anime titles such as FLCL and Di Gi Charat under its Synch-Point brand. Manga publications under the Broccoli Books imprint include Juvenile Orion and KAMUI. And Broccoli Gear brand licenses and manufactures anime and manga merchandise such as calendars, apparel, and cell phone straps. http://www.bro-usa.com/

Contact Information
Press & Media
Shizuki Yamashita, 310-815-0600
pr@bro-usa.com

Sales
Ardith Santiago, 310-815-0600
wholesale@bro-usa.com