FORD CUES UP MUSTANG BILLIARDS TABLE, REMOTE-CONTROLLED RAPTOR AS HOLIDAY SHOPPING OPTIONS

  • Remote-controlled Ford Raptor pickups have become a surprise holiday shopping hit
  • New line of clothing at JCPenney features lighthearted children’s T-shirts offering vehicle designs like Super Duty trucks and Ford tractors
  • A Mustang replica pool table might be just the thing for the billiards fan who can’t get enough of the iconic pony car
  • Other novel, Ford-branded items like a specialty dog collar with a seat belt buckle latch or Mustang calendar make for some unique gifts for enthusiasts
 
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22, 2009 – From Mustang pool tables, children’s T-shirts and remote-controlled Raptor pickups, Ford is cueing up a sleigh full of gift items that are just in time for the last-minute holiday shopper.
 
“People are sharing their passion for Mustang, F-150 and other Ford vehicles with our great line of toys and other gifts,” said John Nens, Ford global brand licensing manager. “We’ve already sold thousands of the Raptor remote-controlled trucks – a great example of how a niche truck can create a big halo.”
 
The Mustang pool table is molded from a 1965 Mustang and can be ordered in any paint color. Complete with working lights, alloy rims and wheels and chrome decals, bumpers and hardware, this high-end Mustang replica looks like the real thing. The pool table can be ordered online at www.mustangpooltable.com or over the phone by calling 727.827.8268; it costs $14,995.
 
Two new styles of children’s T-shirts are available for $15.99 at JCPenney stores nationwide. One T-shirt, a Super Duty design, features a dump truck; the other has a Ford tractor with the phrase “Playin’ Dirty!” on it.
 
For those last-minute stocking stuffers, a 2010 Mustang wall calendar will help you keep track of your days, while showcasing the ever-popular pony car. With 13 pictures, covering the 1964-1/2 model to the 2010 Mustang, nothing was forgotten. The calendar can be ordered online from www.thetimefactory.com for $6.99.
 
And of course, we can’t forget our furry friends. Dog collars and leashes round out the selection of last-minute gifts for the holiday season. Logos available include Ford Trucks, Mustang, the Blue Oval and Built Ford Tough®. The collar retails for $25 and even comes with a miniature seat belt buckle that releases with the push of a button. The leash costs $22, and can be purchased online from www.beltsdirect.com.
 
For more last-minute holiday gift needs, check out www.fordmarket.com for other Ford-licensed merchandise.
 
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