Girls Continue to Choose Barbie in Toys and Video Games

New Study By The NPD Group, "Toying With Video Games"[sup](1)[/sup], Reinforces Barbie® As A Strong Property in Toys & Video Games

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2004--Girls choose Barbie® again. According to a recent study by The NPD Group, Toying With Video Games, Barbie® continues to be one of the top girls' toy and video game properties. According to the survey, Barbie® ranked No. 1 in toys with girls ages 5 to 12 and No. 1 in video games with girls ages 5 to 8.