Bandai America Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the "Wanna Be A Music Star" sweepstakes, a collaborative promotion with Epiphone. This exciting event gives children the opportunity to pursue their musical dreams.
The sweepstakes offers a variety of prizes, including a custom Tamagotchi Music Star Epiphone Firebird Studio guitar, a VIP trip to the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, and exclusive Tamagotchi gift bags. To celebrate, Tamagotchi will host simultaneous in-store events at all 587 Toys "R" Us locations nationwide on Saturday, April 11.
Colleen Sherfey, senior director of marketing at Bandai America Inc., stated, "By partnering with Epiphone, Tamagotchi Music Star is encouraging kids not only to create and produce a pop star with their original interactive virtual pet but also to play their own music with a legendary guitar."
Kids can enter the sweepstakes online at www.Tamagotchi.com. The grand prize winner will receive a customized Tamagotchi Epiphone Firebird Studio guitar and a VIP trip for two to the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. Additional prizes include customized Tamagotchi Epiphone Les Paul Special II guitars and Tamagotchi gift bags.
The in-store events at Toys "R" Us on April 11 will feature prize wheels, giveaways, and a special $2 off coupon for Tamagotchi Music Star toys. Attendees will also receive a Music Star VIP lanyard with codes to unlock exclusive virtual items on www.TamaTown.com.
The new Tamagotchi Music Star is an interactive virtual pet that allows children to nurture a musical pop star's career, from learning instruments to performing on stage.
About Bandai America Inc.
Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., a leader in introducing Japanese toy trends to the United States. Bandai America is known for popular brands such as Power Rangers, Ben 10, and DragonBall Z.
About Epiphone
Epiphone is renowned worldwide for its high-quality fretted instruments, amplifiers, strings, and accessories. Acquired by Gibson Guitar in 1957, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands. More information is available at www.epiphone.com.
