For almost two years, toy fans and film fans alike have been asking for action figures based on the popular Troma characters such as The Toxic Avenger, Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD, and other characters based on Troma films. Response to this from McFarlane Toys has been: "Well, where's the interest?"

Here it is.

At nearly 30 years of age, Troma Entertainment, Inc. is one of the oldest and most active independent film studios. The Troma brand-name is recognized everywhere from the United States to Tokyo. Critical appreciation has accelerated around the world, with Troma retrospectives sponsored by the Cinematheque Francais, the British Film Institute, and the American Film Institute among others. After creating a new kind of sexy comedy in the 70s and putting a new face on the movie superhuman hero in the 80s, Troma continues to break new ground in the 90s and beyond with quality, entertaining films. For the millennium, The Troma Universe has emerged, and Tromaville has entered the hearts of forward-looking people everywhere.

Troma has also aggressively expanded into the area of licensing and merchandising with the Toxic Avenger character (affectionately known to his fans around the world as Toxie) In addition to four films, Toxie was the star of the Toxic Crusaders animated TV series, which has been broadcast all over the world. More than seventy companies worldwide signed to manufacture products based on Toxie, his TV series, and The Troma Brand. Most recently, Lloyd Kaufman has directed Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger 4, which looks to be Tromas most ambitious film in its history.

In 1991, an action figure line by Playmates Toys based on the extremely popular "Toxic Crusaders" television show was produced and was immensely popular. Our belief is that a new figure line based on the Troma Universe deserves the quality and integrity of the McFarlane name.

We, The Undersigned, are asking that you please consider producing an action figure line based on the Troma characters.