With a Trip, a Slip and a Double Flip, Fancy Nancy Barrels into Briarpatch 2009

New Fancy Nancy Games and Puzzle Activity Sets Keep momentum Going Strong

For Immediate Release

Marc Shinderman
phone:973 376-7002, x 20
email: mshinderman@briarpatch.com

Millburn, NJ (January 20, 2009) Think you're fancy?  Join Fancy Nancy in her search for EVERYTHING fancy!  Anything frilly and fancy, Nancy finds irresistible.  The new products capture Nancy's love for fanciness and they all lead players to their inner fancy, too.  Sure to win over that special someone who shares an appreciation for refinement!

Fancy Nancy Positively Perfect Parfait Game
·   Ages 4+, 2 ”“ 4 players
·   Contains 28 game pieces, spinner
·   No Reading Required
·   Made in the USA

Can you perfect the 4 scoop Fancy Nancy parfait? Put your sundae together and top with a cherry, but be careful not to spin the “oops” because you'll lose a scoop that way!

This fast-paced, flavorful spin game develops problem solving and social skills.  A simple strategy game for young gourmands!

Fancy Nancy 3 in 1 Party Games
·   Ages 5+, 2 or more players
·   Contains poster, pad of adhesive tiaras, fabric
beauty mask, wand, sand timer, charade cards
·   No Reading Required
·   Made in the USA

Get ready for the ultimate fete that combines 3 fancy party games in 1 box.  The game set includes:  Place
the Fancy on Nancy; Ballerina, Ballerina, Princess and Fancy Charades.

Fancy Nancy Cameo Portrait Activity Set
·   Ages 5+, 1 or more players     
·   Contains 20 piece puzzle, puzzle frame, easel back, hanging tab, adhesive, directions

Ahhh, the touch of royal velvet”¦something Nancy can really appreciate.  Her cameo portraits are accented with velvet.  The puzzle can be done over and over, or you might chose to adhere the puzzle to the frame. Use the enclosed hanger or easel to pose the portrait just so!
The 2 titles are:  Shades are a Must and Butterfly Beauty

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The company and Co-founder and CEO, John Donofrio have been recognized as business and environmental leaders.

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