JAKKS Pacific 10K 2005 Annual report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K


(Mark One)
x		ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

		For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2005

o		TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 0-28104

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.

(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		95-4527222
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


22619 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, California		90265
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 456-7799

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:


		Name of each exchange
Title of each class		on which registered

None		Nasdaq

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Class

Common Stock, $.001 par value per share

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15 of the Act. Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one): o Large Accelerated Filer x Accelerated Filer o Non-Accelerated Filer

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity (the only such common equity being Common Stock, $.001 par value per share) held by non-affiliates of the registrant (computed by reference to the closing sale price of the Common Stock on March 13, 2006) is $672,555,957.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, $.001 par value (being the only class of its common stock), is 27,421,581 (as of March 13, 2006).

Documents Incorporated by Reference

None.

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.

INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2005

Items in Form 10-K


		Page

PART I
Item 1.	Business		2
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		13
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments		None
Item 2.	Properties		22
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings		22
Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		None
PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities		25
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data		26
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		27
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		36
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data		38
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure		None
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures		66
Item 9B.	Other Information		None
PART III
Item 10.	Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant		68
Item 11.	Executive Compensation		71
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters		75
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions		78
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services		78
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules		79
Signatures			81
EX-21
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
EX-32.1
EX-32.2

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For example, statements included in this report regarding our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations, and assumptions and predictions about future product demand, supply, manufacturing, costs, marketing and pricing factors are all forward-looking statements. When we use words like “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan” or “expect,” we are making forward-looking statements. We believe that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, based on information available to us on the date hereof, but we cannot assure you that these assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct or that we will take any action that we may presently be planning. We have disclosed certain important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our current expectations elsewhere in this report. You should understand that forward-looking statements made in this report are necessarily qualified by these factors. We are not undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement if we obtain new information or upon the occurrence of future events or otherwise.

Item 1. Business

In this report, “JAKKS,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Company Overview

We are a leading multi-line, multi-brand toy company that designs, produces and markets toys and related products, writing instruments and related products, pet toys, treats and related products and consumer products. We focus our business on acquiring or licensing well-recognized trademarks and brand names with long product histories (“evergreen brands”). We seek to acquire these evergreen brands because we believe they are less subject to market fads or trends. Our products are typically lower-priced toys and accessories and include:

Traditional Toys


	•	Action figures and accessories, including licensed characters, principally based onWorld Wrestling Entertainment^® (“WWE”) and theDragon Ball^® franchise, and toy vehicles, includingRoad Champs^® die-cast collectibles andFly Wheels^tm toy vehicles and accessories;

	•	Electronics products, includingPlug It In & Play TV Games^tm andLaser Challenge^®;

	•	Infant and pre-school electronic toys, TV activities, plush toys featuringCare Bears^® andTeletubbies^®, soft body dolls featuringCabbage Patch Kids^® and slumber bags; and

	•	Fashion and mini dolls and related accessories, includes Disney Princess dolls sold to Disney Stores and Disney Parks and Resorts and private label fashion dolls for other retailers.

Craft, Activity and Writing Products


	•	Craft, activity and stationery products, includingFlying Colors^® activity sets, compounds, playsets and lunch boxes, andColorworkshop^® craft products such as theBlopens^®,Vivid Velvet^®, andPentech^® writing instruments, stationery and activity products.

Seasonal Products


	•	Seasonal and outdoor toys and leisure products, includingGo Fly A Kite^® andAir Creations^® and other kites,Funnoodle^® pool toys,The Storm^® water guns andFly Wheels Flight^tm; and

	•	Junior sports, includingGaksplat^tm andThe Storm^®.

Pet Products

Pet products, including toys, treats, beds, clothing and accessories. Licenses used in conjunction with these products includeAmerican Kennel Club^® andThe Cat Fanciers’ Association^tm brands, among others.

We continually review the marketplace to identify and evaluate evergreen brands that we believe have the potential for significant growth. We endeavor to generate growth within these brands by:


	•	creating innovative products under established brand names;

	•	focusing our marketing efforts to enhance consumer recognition and retailer interest;

	•	linking them with our evergreen portfolio of brands;

	•	adding new items to the branded product lines that we expect will enjoy greater popularity; and

	•	adding new features and improving the functionality of products in the lines.

In addition to developing our proprietary brands and marks, we license brands such asWWE,Nickelodeon^®,Dora the Explorer^®,Blue’s Clues^®,SpongeBob SquarePants^® andMickey Mouse^®. Licensing enables us to use these high-profile marks at a lower cost than we would incur if we purchased these marks or developed comparable marks on our own. By licensing marks, we have access to a far greater range of marks than would be available for purchase. We also license technology produced by unaffiliated inventors and product developers to improve the design and functionality of our products.

We have obtained an exclusive worldwide license for our joint venture with THQ Inc. (“THQ”), which develops, produces, manufactures and markets video games based on WWE characters and themes. Since the joint venture’s first title release in 1999, it has released 26 new titles. We have recognized approximately $58.9 million in profit from the joint venture through December 31, 2005. In October 2004, we were named as defendants in a lawsuit commenced by WWE, pursuant to which WWE is seeking treble, punitive and other damages (including disgorgement of profits) in an undisclosed amount and a declaration that the video game license with the joint venture and an amendment to our toy licenses with WWE are void and unenforceable (see “Legal Proceedings”).

Many of our current products are relatively inexpensive. In 2005, approximately 70% of our revenue came from products priced at twenty dollars or less at retail. We believe that these products have enduring appeal and are less subject to general economic conditions, toy product fads and trends, and changes in retail distribution channels. In addition, the simplicity of these products enables us to choose among a wider range of manufacturers and affords us greater flexibility in product design, pricing and marketing. Our product development process typically takes from three to nine months from concept to production and shipment to our customers. We believe that many licensors and retailers recognize and reward our ability to bring product to market faster and more efficiently than many of our competitors.

We sell our products through ourin-house sales staff and independent sales representatives to toy and mass-market retail chain stores, department stores, office supply stores, drug and grocery store chains, club stores, toy specialty stores and wholesalers. Our three largest customers are Wal-Mart, Target and Toys ‘R’ Us, which collectively accounted for approximately 59.1% of our net sales in 2005. No other customer accounted for more than 10.0% of our net sales in 2005.

Our Growth Strategy

The execution of our growth strategy has resulted in increased revenues and earnings. In 2004 and 2005, we generated net sales of $574.3 million and $661.5 million, respectively, and net income of $43.6 million and $63.5 million, respectively. Approximately 29.4% and 10.1% of our

increased net sales in 2004 and 2005, respectively, were attributable to our acquisitions since 2003. Key elements of our growth strategy include:

• Expand Core Products. We manage our existing and new brands through strong product development initiatives, including introducing new products, modifying existing products and extending existing product lines. Our product designers strive to develop new products or product lines to offer added technological, aesthetic and functional improvements to our product lines. We use real-scan technology in our action toys, and we incorporate articulated joints and a flexible rubberized coating to enhance the life-like feel of these action toys. These innovations produce higher quality and better likenesses of the representative characters.

• Enter New Product Categories. We will continue to use our extensive experience in the toy and other consumer product industries to evaluate products and licenses in new product categories and to develop additional product lines. We began marketing licensed classic video games for simple plug-in use with television sets and expanded into slumber bags through the licensing of this category from our current licensors, such as Nickelodeon.

• Pursue Strategic Acquisitions. We intend to supplement our internal growth with selected strategic acquisitions. Since our inception in 1995, we have successfully completed and integrated fourteen acquisitions of companies, product lines and trademarks. Most recently, in June 2005, we acquired the assets of Pet Pal Corp. which expanded our offerings and distribution into pet toy, treats and related products, and in February 2006, we acquired the assets of Creative Designs International, Ltd., a leading manufacturer of girls’ dress-up and role-play toys, and a related Hong Kong company. We will continue focusing our acquisition strategy on businesses or brands that have compatible product lines and offer valuable trademarks or brands.

• Acquire Additional Character and Product Licenses. We have acquired the rights to use many familiar corporate, trade and brand names and logos from third parties that we use with our primary trademarks and brands. Currently, we have license agreements with the WWE, Nickelodeon, Disney^®, and Warner Bros.^®, as well as with the licensors of the many popular licensed children’s characters previously mentioned, among others. We intend to continue to pursue new licenses from these entertainment and media companies and other licensors. We also intend to continue to purchase additional inventions and product concepts through our existing network of product developers.

• Expand International Sales. We believe that foreign markets, especially Europe, Australia, Canada, Latin America and Asia, offer us significant growth opportunities. In 2005, our sales generated outside the United States were approximately $99.1 million, or 15.0% of total net sales. We intend to continue to expand our international sales by capitalizing on our experience and our relationships with foreign distributors and retailers. We expect these initiatives to continue to contribute to our international growth in 2006.

• Capitalize On Our Operating Efficiencies. We believe that our current infrastructure and low-overhead operating model can accommodate significant growth without a proportionate increase in our operating and administrative expenses, thereby increasing our operating margins.

The execution of our growth strategy, however, is subject to several risks and uncertainties and we cannot assure you that we will continue to experience growth in, or maintain our present level of, net sales (see “— Risk Factors,” beginning on page 13). For example, our growth strategy will place additional demands on our management, operational capacity and financial resources and systems. The increased demand on management may necessitate our recruitment and retention of qualified management personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be able to recruit and retain qualified personnel or expand and manage our operations effectively and profitably. To effectively

manage future growth, we must continue to expand our operational, financial and management information systems and to train, motivate and manage our work force. There can be no assurance that our operational, financial and management information systems will be adequate to support our future operations. Failure to expand our operational, financial and management information systems or to train, motivate or manage employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Moreover, implementation of our growth strategy is subject to risks beyond our control, including competition, market acceptance of new products, changes in economic conditions, our ability to obtain or renew licenses on commercially reasonable terms and our ability to finance increased levels of accounts receivable and inventory necessary to support our sales growth, if any.

Furthermore, we cannot assure you that we can identify attractive acquisition candidates or negotiate acceptable acquisition terms, and our failure to do so may adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to sustain growth.

Finally, our acquisition strategy involves a number of risks, each of which could adversely affect our operating results, including difficulties in integrating acquired businesses or product lines, assimilating new facilities and personnel and harmonizing diverse business strategies and methods of operation; diversion of management attention from operation of our existing business; loss of key personnel from acquired companies; and failure of an acquired business to achieve targeted financial results.

Industry Overview

According to Toy Industry Association, Inc., the leading toy industry trade group, the United States is the world’s largest toy market, followed by Japan and Western Europe. Total retail sales of toys, excluding video games, in the United States, were approximately $21.3 billion in 2005. We believe the two largest United States toy companies, Mattel and Hasbro, collectively hold a dominant share of the domestic non-video toy market. In addition, hundreds of smaller companies compete in the design and development of new toys, the procurement of character and product licenses, and the improvement and expansion of previously introduced products and product lines. In the United States video game segment, total retail sales of video game software were approximately $10.5 billion in 2005.

Over the past few years, the toy industry has experienced substantial consolidation among both toy companies and toy retailers. We believe that the ongoing consolidation of toy companies provides us with increased growth opportunities due to retailers’ desire to not be entirely dependent on a few dominant toy companies. Retailer concentration also enables us to ship products, manage account relationships and track retail sales more effectively and efficiently.

Products

We focus our business on acquiring or licensing well-recognized trademarks or brand names, and we seek to acquire evergreen brands which are less subject to market fads or trends. Generally,

our license agreements for products and concepts call for royalties ranging from 1% to 12% of net sales, and some may require minimum guarantees and advances. Our principal products include:

Traditional Toys

Electronics Products

Our electronic products category includes ourPlug it in & Play TV Games andLaser Challenge product line. Our currentTV Games^tm titles include licenses from Namco^®, Disney and Nickelodeon, and feature such games as Dora The Explorer^®, Disney Princesses^®, Ms. Pac-Man^® and Pac-Man^®.

In 2004, we released twelve newTV Games^tm titles including Ms. Pac-Man^®, Spider-Man^®, Disney and several licensed and non-licensed preschool titles, and we released approximately 21 newTV Gamestitles in 2005, including Batman^®, Star Wars^® and a wireless version of Ms. Pac-Man.TV Gamestitles generated a significant amount of net sales in 2004 and 2005 and we expect that level of sales to continue in 2006 with the release of newTV Gamestitles and the introduction ofTeleStory^tm interactive electronic books featuring classic and other well-known stories includingDora The Explorer,Lion King^®,Cinderella^®, andWinnie The Pooh^® andiPets^tm virtual pets games, both of which use our plug-and-play TV technology.

Wheels Division Products


	•	Toy and activity vehicles

In 2004, we introduced an internally developed line of toy wheels and play sets calledFly Wheels that feature scale replicas of popular automobile tires and wheels and skateboard wheels. The wheels are launched from a handle with the pull of a zip cord. In 2005, we introduced radio controlled versions in addition to new assortments of the collectible wheels and new play sets.

OurRemco^® toy line includes toy and activity vehicles and other toys. We also produce infrared radio controlled vehicles andMighty Mo’s^® toy vehicles. Our toy vehicle line is comprised of a large assortment of ruggeddie-cast and plastic vehicles that range in size from four and three-quarter inch tobig-wheeled seventeen inch vehicles. The breadth of the line is extensive, with themes ranging from emergency, fire, farm and construction, to racing and jungle adventure.


	•	Road Champs die-cast collectible and toy vehicles

TheRoad Champsproduct line consists of highly detailed, die-cast replicas of new and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, emergency vehicles and service vehicles, primarily in¹/43 scale (including police cars, fire trucks and ambulances), buses and aircraft. Through licenses, we produce replicas of well-known vehicles including those fromFord^®,Chevrolet^® andPorsche^®. We believe that these licenses, increase the perceived value of the products and enhance their marketability.


	•	Extreme sports die-cast collectibles and toy vehicles and action figures

Our extreme sports offerings include ourMXS^® line of motorcycles with riders, off-road vehicles, personal watercraft, surfboards and skateboards, which are sold individually and with playsets and accessories.

Action Figures and Accessories

We have an extensive toy license with the WWE pursuant to which we have the exclusive worldwide right, until December 31, 2009, to develop and market a full line of toy products based on

the popularWWE professional wrestlers. These wrestlers perform throughout the year at live events that attract large crowds, many of which are broadcast on free and cable television, including pay-per-view specials. We launched this product line in 1996 with various series of 6 inch articulated action figures that have movable body parts. We continually expand and enhance this product line by using technology in the development and in the products themselves. The 6 inch figures currently make up a substantial portion of our overallWWE line, which has since grown to include many other new products including playsets using interactive technology. Our strategy has been to release new figures and accessories frequently to keep the line fresh and relevant to WWE’s television programming, and to retain the interest of the consumers.

We also develop, manufacture and distribute action figures and action figure accessories based on the animated seriesDragon Ball^®,Dragon Ball Z^® andDragon Ball GT^®.

Infant and pre-school toys

Our pre-school toys includeCare Bears plush and electronic toys,Teletubbies plush andCabbage Patch Kids soft body dolls. These products generated a significant amount of net sales in 2004 and 2005, and we expect that level of sales to continue in 2006.


	•	Child Guidance

Our line of pre-schoolChild Guidance^® electronic toys features products that enhance sensory stimulation and learning through play, while offering value to the trade, as well as to the consumer. We also produce a line of licensed TV activity products featuring Disney and Nickelodeon characters, as well as non-licensed versions.


	•	Slumber bags

Our line of children’s indoor slumber bags featuresDora the Explorer,SpongeBob SquarePants andBlue’s Clues, in addition to our own proprietary designs.

Fashion Dolls

Fashion and mini dolls and related accessories, includes Disney Princess dolls sold to Disney Stores and Disney Parks and Resorts, and private label fashion dolls for our other retailers.

Craft, Activity and Writing Products

We entered into the toy activity category withFlying Colorsmarketing compounds and plastic molded activity cases containing a broad range of activities, such as make and paint your own characters, jewelry making, art studios, posters, puzzles and other projects. The activity cases, with molded and painted likenesses of popular characters, such as Nickelodeon’sBlue’s Clues andSpongeBob SquarePants, have immediate visual appeal and brand recognition. Using a related production technology, our lunch boxes complement this line with similarly-styled molded and painted likenesses featuring these and other popular characters. Our product lines also include stationery, back-to-school and office pens, pencils, markers, notebooks and craft products such asBlopens andVivid Velvet^® activities. These products are primarily marketed under ourFlying ColorsandPentechbrands in addition to private label and other brands.

Seasonal Products

Seasonal Products

We have a wide range of seasonal toys and outdoor and leisure products. OurGo Fly A Kite^® product line includes youth and adult kites and a wide array of decorative flags, windstocks, and windwheels. OurFunnoodle pool toys include the basic funnoodle, pool floats and a variety of other pool toys. OurThe Storm product line includes water guns, gliders and sport balls. Another outdoor product is ourFly Wheels Flight, an extension of our popularFly Wheels vehicle line, incorporating our rip-cord design and patented connector with flying discs and flight-powered foam planes.

Junior Sports Products

Our junior sports products includeGaksplat and Storm which include a variety of mini sport balls and activity products.

Pet Products

We entered the Pet Products category with our acquisition of Pet Pal, whose products include pet toys, treats, beds, clothes and related pet products. These products are marketed under JPI and licenses includeAmerican Kennel Club,The Cat Fanciers’ Association,Bratz^® andMarvel^®, as well as numerous other entertainment and consumer product properties.

World Wrestling Entertainment Video Games

In June 1998, we formed a joint venture with THQ, Inc., a developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for the leading hardware game platforms in the home video game market. The joint venture entered into a license agreement with the WWE under which it acquired the exclusive worldwide right to publishWWE video games on all hardware platforms. The term of the license agreement expires on December 31, 2009, and the joint venture has a right to renew the license for an additional five years under various conditions. In October 2004, we were named as defendants in a lawsuit commenced by WWE, pursuant to which WWE is seeking treble, punitive and other damages (including disgorgement of profits) in an undisclosed amount and a declaration that the video game license with the joint venture and an amendment to our toy licenses with WWE are void and unenforceable (see “Legal Proceedings”).

The games are designed, developed, manufactured and distributed by THQ. THQ arranges for the manufacture of theCD-ROMs and game cartridges used in the various video game platforms under non-exclusive licenses with Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. No other licenses are required for the manufacture of the personal computer titles.

The joint venture currently publishes titles for the Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft consoles, Sony and Nintendo hand-held platforms, mobile/wireless and personal computers. It will also publish titles for new hardware platforms when, and as they are introduced to the market and have established a

sufficient installed base to support new software. These titles are marketed to our existing customers as well as to game, electronics and other specialty stores, such as Electronics Boutique and Best Buy.

The following table presents our results with the joint venture since its inception:


	New Game Titles
					Profit from video
	Console Platforms		Hand-held Platforms		game joint venture⁽¹⁾

					(In millions)
1999		1		1	$	3.6
2000		4		1		15.9
2001		1		2		6.7
2002		3		1		8.0
2003		5		—		7.4
2004		2		1		7.9
2005		3		1		9.4


	(1)	Profit from the video game joint venture reflects our preferred return on joint venture revenue less certain costs incurred directly by us and payments made by us to THQ for their share of the profit on TV Games based on WWE content.

Wrestling video games have demonstrated consistent popularity. We believe that the success ofWWEtitles is dependent on the graphic look and feel of the software, the depth and variation of game play and the popularity ofWWE. We believe that as a franchise property,WWEtitles have brand recognition and sustainable consumer appeal, which may allow the joint venture to use titles over an extended period of time through the release of sequels and extensions and tore-release such products at different price points in the future.

Sales, Marketing and Distribution

We sell all of our products through our own in-house sales staff and independent sales representatives to toy and mass-market retail chain stores, department stores, office supply stores, drug and grocery store chains, club stores, toy specialty stores and wholesalers. Our three largest customers are Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys ‘R’ Us, which accounted for approximately 58.6% of our net sales in 2004 and 59.1% of our net sales in 2005. With the addition of the Pet Pal product line, we began to distribute pet products to key pet supply retailers Petco and Petsmart in addition to many other pet retailers and our existing customers. Except for purchase orders relating to products on order, we do not have written agreements with our customers. Instead, we generally sell products to our customers pursuant to letters of credit or, in some cases, on open account with payment terms typically varying from 30 to 90 days. From time to time, we allow our customers credits against future purchases from us in order to facilitate their retail markdown and sales of slow-moving inventory. We also sell our products throughe-commerce sites, including Toysrus.com.

We contract the manufacture of most of our products to unaffiliated manufacturers located in China. We sell the finished products on a letter of credit basis or on open account to our customers, who take title to the goods in Hong Kong or China. These methods allow us to reduce certain operating costs and working capital requirements. A portion of our sales originate in the United States, so we hold certain inventory in our warehouse and fulfillment facilities. To date, a significant portion of all of our sales has been to domestic customers. We intend to continue expanding distribution of our products into foreign territories and, accordingly, we have:


	•	engaged representatives to oversee sales in certain territories,

	•	engaged distributors in certain territories,


	•	established direct relationships with retailers in certain territories, and

	•	expanded in-house resources dedicated to product development and marketing of our lines internally.

Outside of the United States, we currently sell our products primarily in Europe, Australia, Canada, Latin America and Asia. Sales of our products abroad accounted for approximately $68.5 million, or 11.9% of our net sales, in 2004 and approximately $99.1 million, or 15.0% of our net sales, in 2005. We believe that foreign markets present an attractive opportunity, and we plan to intensify our marketing efforts and further expand our distribution channels abroad.

We establish reserves for sales allowances, including promotional allowances and allowances for anticipated defective product returns, at the time of shipment. The reserves are determined as a percentage of net sales based upon either historical experience or on estimates or programs agreed upon by our customers and us.

We obtain, directly, or through our sales representatives, orders for our products from our customers and arrange for the manufacture of these products as discussed below. Cancellations generally are made in writing, and we take appropriate steps to notify our manufacturers of these cancellations. We may incur costs or other losses as a result of cancellations.

We maintain a full-time sales and marketing staff, many of whom make on-site visits to customers for the purpose of showing product and soliciting orders for products. We also retain a number of independent sales representatives to sell and promote our products, both domestically and internationally. Together with retailers, we occasionally test the consumer acceptance of new products in selected markets before committing resources to large-scale production.

We advertise our products in trade and consumer magazines and other publications, market our products at international, national and regional toy, stationery and other specialty trade shows, conventions and exhibitions and carry on cooperative advertising programs with toy and mass market retailers and other customers which include the use of print and television ads and in-store displays. We also produce and broadcast television commercials for several of our product lines, including ourWWE action figure line,Fly Wheels,TV Games,Care Bears andCabbage Patch Kids. We may also advertise some of our other products on television, if we expect that the resulting increase in our net sales will justify the relatively high cost of television advertising.

Product Development

Each of our product lines has anin-house manager responsible for product development. The in-house manager identifies and evaluates inventor products and concepts and other opportunities to enhance or expand existing product lines or to enter new product categories. In addition, we create proprietary products, the principal source of products for our fashion doll line, and products to more fully exploit our concept and character licenses. Although we do have the capability to create and develop products from inception to production, we generally use third-parties to provide a substantial portion of the sculpting, sample making, illustration and package design required for our products in order to accommodate our increasing product innovations and introductions. Typically, the development process takes from three to nine months from concept to production and shipment to our customers.

We employ a staff of designers for all of our product lines. We occasionally acquire our other product concepts from unaffiliated third parties. If we accept and develop a third party’s concept for new toys, we generally pay a royalty on the toys developed from this concept that are sold, and may, on an individual basis, guarantee a minimum royalty. In addition, we engage third party

developers to program our line ofPlug it in & Play TV Games. Royalties payable to inventors and developers generally range from 1% to 2% of the wholesale sales price for each unit of a product sold by us. We believe that utilizing experienced third-party inventors gives us access to a wide range of development talent. We currently work with numerous toy inventors and designers for the development of new products and the enhancement of existing products. We believe that toy inventors and designers have come to appreciate our practice of acting quickly and decisively to acquire and market licensed products. In addition, we believe that all of these factors, as well as our recent success in developing and marketing products, make us more attractive to toy inventors and developers than some of our competitors.

Safety testing of our products is done at the manufacturers’ facilities by quality control personnel employed by us or by independent third-party contractors engaged by us. Safety testing is designed to meet regulations imposed by federal and state, as well as applicable international, governmental authorities. We also monitor quality assurance procedures for our products for safety purposes. In addition, independent laboratories engaged by some of our larger customers test certain of our products.

Manufacturing and Supplies

Most of our products are currently produced by overseas third-party manufacturers, which we choose on the basis of quality, reliability and price. Consistent with industry practice, the use of third-party manufacturers enables us to avoid incurring fixed manufacturing costs, while maximizing flexibility, capacity and production technology. Substantially all of the manufacturing services performed overseas for us are paid for on open account with the manufacturers. To date, we have not experienced any material delays in the delivery of our products; however, delivery schedules are subject to various factors beyond our control, and any delays in the future could adversely affect our sales. Currently, we have ongoing relationships with over forty different manufacturers. We believe that alternative sources of supply are available, although we cannot be assured that we can obtain adequate supplies of manufactured products.

Although we do not conduct the day-to-day manufacturing of our products, we are extensively involved in the design of the product prototype and production tools, dies and molds for our products and we seek to ensure quality control by actively reviewing the production process and testing the products produced by our manufacturers. We employ quality control inspectors who rotate among our manufacturers’ factories to monitor the production of substantially all of our products.

The principal raw materials used in the production and sale of our toy products are plastics, zinc alloy, plush, printed fabrics, paper products and electronic components, all of which are currently available at reasonable prices from a variety of sources. Although we do not manufacture our products, we own the tools, dies and molds used in the manufacturing process, and these are transferable among manufacturers if we choose to employ alternative manufacturers. Tools, dies and molds represent a substantial portion of our property and equipment with a net book value of $6.8 million in 2004 and $7.5 million in 2005. Substantially all of these assets are located in China.

Trademarks and Copyrights

Most of our products are produced and sold under trademarks owned by or licensed to us. We typically register our properties, and seek protection under the trademark, copyright and patent laws of the United States and other countries where our products are produced or sold. These intellectual property rights can be significant assets. Accordingly, while we believe we are sufficiently protected, the loss of some of these rights could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Competition

Competition in the toy industry is intense. Globally, certain of our competitors have greater financial resources, larger sales and marketing and product development departments, stronger name recognition, longer operating histories and benefit from greater economies of scale. These factors, among others, may enable our competitors to market their products at lower prices or on terms more advantageous to customers than those we could offer for our competitive products. Competition often extends to the procurement of entertainment and product licenses, as well as to the marketing and distribution of products and the obtaining of adequate shelf space. Competition may result in price reductions, reduced gross margins and loss of market share, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In each of our product lines we compete against one or both of the toy industry’s two dominant companies, Mattel and Hasbro. In addition, we compete, in ourFlying Colors andPentechproduct categories, with Rose Art (Mega Bloks^®), Hasbro (Play-doh^®) and Binney & Smith (Crayola^®), and, in our toy vehicle lines, with RC2. We also compete with numerous smaller domestic and foreign toy manufacturers, importers and marketers in each of our product categories. Our joint venture’s principal competitors in the video game market are Electronic Arts and Activision.

Seasonality and Backlog

In 2005, approximately 60% of our net sales were made in the third and fourth quarters. Generally, the first quarter is the period of lowest shipments and sales in our business and the toy industry generally and therefore the least profitable due to various fixed costs. Seasonality factors may cause our operating results to fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. However, our writing instrument and activity products generally are counter-seasonal to the traditional toy industry seasonality due to the higher volume generally shipped for back-to-school beginning in the second quarter. In addition, our seasonal products are primarily sold in the spring and summer seasons. Our results of operations may also fluctuate as a result of factors such as the timing of new products (and related expenses) introduced by us or our competitors, the advertising activities of our competitors, delivery schedules set by our customers and the emergence of new market entrants. We believe, however, that the low retail price of most of our products may be less subject to seasonal fluctuations than higher priced toy products.

We ship products in accordance with delivery schedules specified by our customers, which usually request delivery of their products within three to six months of the date of their orders for orders shipped FOB China or Hong Kong and within three days on orders shipped domestically. Because customer orders may be canceled at any time without penalty, our backlog may not accurately indicate sales for any future period.

Government and Industry Regulation

Our products are subject to the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act (“CPSA”), the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (“FHSA”), the Flammable Fabrics Act (“FFA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The CPSA and the FHSA enable the Consumer Products Safety Commission (“CPSC”) to exclude from the market consumer products that fail to comply with applicable product safety regulations or otherwise create a substantial risk of injury, and articles that contain excessive amounts of a banned hazardous substance. The FFA enables the CPSC to regulate and enforce flammability standards for fabrics used in consumer products. The CPSC may also require the repurchase by the manufacturer of articles. Similar laws exist in some states and cities and in various international markets. We maintain a quality control program designed to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.

Employees

As of March 13, 2006, we employed 624 persons, all of whom are full-time employees, including three executive officers. We employed 353 in the United States, 213 in Hong Kong and 58 in China. We believe that we have good relationships with our employees. None of our employees are represented by a union.

Environmental Issues

We are subject to legal and financial obligations under environmental, health and safety laws in the United States and in other jurisdictions where we operate. We are not currently aware of any material environmental liabilities associated with any of our operations.

Available Information

We make available free of charge on or through our Internet website, www.jakkspacific.com, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.

Our Corporate Information

We were formed as a Delaware corporation in 1995. Our principal executive offices are located at 22619 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California 90265. Our telephone number is (310) 456-7799 and our Internet Website address is www.jakkspacific.com. The contents of our website are not incorporated in or deemed to be a part of this Annual Report or Form 10-K.


Item 1A.	*Risk Factors*

From time to time, including in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we publish forward-looking statements, as disclosed in our Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, beginning immediately following the Table of Contents of this Annual Report. We note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed or anticipated in our forward-looking statements. The factors listed below are illustrative of the risks and uncertainties that may arise and that may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as on Forms 8-K,10-Q and10-K. We undertake no obligation to make any

revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of the filing of this report.


	The outcome of litigation in which we have been named as a defendant is unpredictable and a materially adverse decision in any such matter could have a material adverse affect on our financial position and results of operations.

We are defendants in litigation matters, as described under “Legal Proceedings” in our periodic reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the lawsuit commenced by WWE and the purported securities class action and derivative action claims stemming from the WWE lawsuit (see “Legal Proceedings”). These claims may divert financial and management resources that would otherwise be used to benefit our operations. Although we believe that we have meritorious defenses to the claims made in each and all of the litigation matters to which we have been named a party, and intend to contest each lawsuit vigorously, no assurances can be given that the results of these matters will be favorable to us. A materially adverse resolution of any of these lawsuits could have a material adverse affect on our financial position and results of operations.


	Our inability to redesign, restyle and extend our existing core products and product lines as consumer preferences evolve, and to develop, introduce and gain customer acceptance of new products and product lines, may materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business and operating results depend largely upon the appeal of our products. Our continued success in the toy industry will depend on our ability to redesign, restyle and extend our existing core products and product lines as consumer preferences evolve, and to develop, introduce and gain customer acceptance of new products and product lines. Several trends in recent years have presented challenges for the toy industry, including:


	•	The phenomenon of children outgrowing toys at younger ages, particularly in favor of interactive and high technology products;

	•	Increasing use of technology;

	•	Shorter life cycles for individual products; and

	•	Higher consumer expectations for product quality, functionality and value.

We cannot assure you that:


	•	our current products will continue to be popular with consumers;

	•	the product lines or products that we introduce will achieve any significant degree of market acceptance; or

	•	the life cycles of our products will be sufficient to permit us to recover licensing, design, manufacturing, marketing and other costs associated with those products.

Our failure to achieve any or all of the foregoing benchmarks may cause the infrastructure of our operations to fail, thereby adversely affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations.


	The failure of our character-related and theme-related products to become and/or remain popular with children may materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The success of many of our character-related and theme-related products depends on the popularity of characters in movies, television programs, live wrestling exhibitions, auto racing events and other media. We cannot assure you that:


	•	media associated with our character-related and theme-related product lines will be released at the times we expect or will be successful;

	•	the success of media associated with our existing character-related and theme-related product lines will result in substantial promotional value to our products;

	•	we will be successful in renewing licenses upon expiration on terms that are favorable to us; or

	•	we will be successful in obtaining licenses to produce new character-related and theme-related products in the future.


	*There are risks associated with our license agreements.*


	•	Our current licenses require us to pay minimum royalties

Sales of products under trademarks or trade or brand names licensed from others account for substantially all of our net sales. Product licenses allow us to capitalize on characters, designs, concepts and inventions owned by others or developed by toy inventors and designers. Our license agreements generally require us to make specified minimum royalty payments, even if we fail to sell a sufficient number of units to cover these amounts. In addition, under certain of our license agreements, if we fail to achieve certain prescribed sales targets, we may be unable to retain or renew these licenses.


	•	Some of our licenses are restricted as to use

Under many of our license agreements, including WWE and Nickelodeon, the licensors have the right to review and approve our use of their licensed products, designs or materials before we may make any sales. If a licensor refuses to permit our use of any licensed property in the way we propose, or if their review process is delayed, our development or sale of new products could be impeded.


	•	New licenses are difficult and expensive to obtain

Our continued success will depend substantially on our ability to obtain additional licenses. Intensive competition exists for desirable licenses in our industry. We cannot assure you that we will be able to secure or renew significant licenses on terms acceptable to us. In addition, as we add licenses, the need to fund additional royalty advances and guaranteed minimum royalty payments may strain our cash resources.


	•	A limited number of licensors account for a large portion of our net sales

We derive a significant portion of our net sales from a limited number of licensors. If one or more of these licensors were to terminate or fail to renew our license or not grant us new licenses, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.


	*The toy industry is highly competitive and our inability to compete effectively may materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.*

The toy industry is highly competitive. Globally, certain of our competitors have financial and strategic advantages over us, including:


	•	greater financial resources;

	•	larger sales, marketing and product development departments;

	•	stronger name recognition;

	•	longer operating histories; and

	•	greater economies of scale.

In addition, the toy industry has no significant barriers to entry. Competition is based primarily on the ability to design and develop new toys, to procure licenses for popular characters and trademarks and to successfully market products. Many of our competitors offer similar products or alternatives to our products. Our competitors have obtained and are likely to continue to obtain licenses that overlap our licenses with respect to products, geographic areas and markets. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain adequate shelf space in retail stores to support our existing products or to expand our products and product lines or that we will be able to continue to compete effectively against current and future competitors.


	*An adverse outcome in the litigation commenced against us by WWE or a decline in the popularity of WWE could adversely impact our video game joint venture with THQ.*

The joint venture with THQ depends entirely on a single license, which gives the venture exclusive worldwide rights to produce and market video games based on World Wrestling Entertainment characters and themes. An adverse outcome against us, THQ or the joint venture in the lawsuit commenced by WWE (see the first Risk Factor, above) would adversely impact our rights under the joint venture’s single license, which would adversely effect the joint venture’s and our business, financial condition and results of operation.

Furthermore, the popularity of professional wrestling, in general, and World Wrestling Entertainment, in particular, is subject to changing consumer tastes and demands. The relative popularity of professional wrestling has fluctuated significantly in recent years. A decline in the popularity of World Wrestling Entertainment could adversely affect the joint venture’s and our business, financial condition and results of operations.


	The termination of THQ’s manufacturing licenses and the inability of the joint venture to otherwise obtain these licenses from other manufacturers would materially adversely affect the joint venture’s and our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The joint venture relies on hardware manufacturers and THQ’s non-exclusive licenses with them for the right to publish titles for their platforms and for the manufacture of the joint venture’s titles. If THQ’s manufacturing licenses were to terminate and the joint venture could not otherwise obtain these licenses from other manufacturers, the joint venture would be unable to publish additional titles for these manufacturers’ platforms, which would materially adversely affect the joint venture’s and our business, financial condition and results of operations.


	*The failure of the joint venture or THQ to perform as anticipated could have a material adverse affect on our financial position and results of operations.*

The joint venture’s failure to timely develop titles for new platforms that achieve significant market acceptance, to maintain net sales that are commensurate with product development costs or to maintain compatibility between its personal computer CD-ROM titles and the related hardware and operating systems would adversely affect the joint venture’s and our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Furthermore, THQ controls theday-to-day operations of the joint venture and all of its product development and production operations. Accordingly, the joint venture relies exclusively on THQ to manage these operations effectively. THQ’s failure to effectively manage the joint venture would have a material adverse effect on the joint venture’s and our business and results of operations. We are also dependent upon THQ’s ability to manage cash flows of the joint venture. If THQ is required to retain cash for operations, or because of statutory or contractual restrictions, we may not receive cash payments for our share of profits, on a timely basis, or at all.


	*The amount of preferred return that we receive from the joint venture after June 30, 2006 is subject to change, which could adversely affect our results of operations.*

Through June 30, 2006, we are entitled to receive a guaranteed percentage preferred return from the joint venture at varying rates of net sales of the video games depending on the cumulative unit sales and platform of each particular game, as well as on the royalties earned by the joint venture from the publishing of game guides by third parties. THQ is entitled to receive the balance of the profits. We are now in negotiations with THQ to determine our preferred return from the joint venture subsequent to June 30, 2006. In the event we are unable to reach an agreement with THQ on such issue, our joint venture agreement with THQ provides that the determination of the preferred return will be submitted to arbitration. Any resulting change to the preferred return, depending on the level thereof and the ongoing performance of the joint venture, may result in our experiencing reduced net income, which would adversely affect our results of operations.


	*We may not be able to sustain or manage our rapid growth, which may prevent us from continuing to increase our net revenues.*

We have experienced rapid growth in our product lines resulting in higher net sales over the last six years, which was achieved through acquisitions of businesses, products and licenses. For example, revenues associated with companies we acquired since 2003 were approximately $67.1 million and $168.9 million, in 2005 and 2004, respectively, representing 10.1% and 29.4% of our total revenues for those periods. As a result, comparing ourperiod-to-period operating results may not be meaningful and results of operations from prior periods may not be indicative of future results. We cannot assure you that we will continue to experience growth in, or maintain our present level of, net sales.

Our growth strategy calls for us to continuously develop and diversify our toy business by acquiring other companies, entering into additional license agreements, refining our product lines and expanding into international markets, which will place additional demands on our management, operational capacity and financial resources and systems. The increased demand on management may necessitate our recruitment and retention of qualified management personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be able to recruit and retain qualified personnel or expand and manage our operations effectively and profitably. To effectively manage future growth, we must continue to

expand our operational, financial and management information systems and to train, motivate and manage our work force. There can be no assurance that our operational, financial and management information systems will be adequate to support our future operations. Failure to expand our operational, financial and management information systems or to train, motivate or manage employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, implementation of our growth strategy is subject to risks beyond our control, including competition, market acceptance of new products, changes in economic conditions, our ability to obtain or renew licenses on commercially reasonable terms and our ability to finance increased levels of accounts receivable and inventory necessary to support our sales growth, if any. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that our growth strategy will continue to be implemented successfully.


	*If we are unable to acquire and integrate companies and new product lines successfully, we will be unable to implement a significant component of our growth strategy.*

Our growth strategy depends in part upon our ability to acquire companies and new product lines. Revenues associated with our acquisitions since 2003 represented approximately 10.1% and 29.4% of our total revenues in 2005 and 2004, respectively. Future acquisitions will succeed only if we can effectively assess characteristics of potential target companies and product lines, such as:


	•	attractiveness of products;

	•	suitability of distribution channels;

	•	management ability;

	•	financial condition and results of operations; and

	•	the degree to which acquired operations can be integrated with our operations.

We cannot assure you that we can identify attractive acquisition candidates or negotiate acceptable acquisition terms, and our failure to do so may adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to sustain growth. Our acquisition strategy involves a number of risks, each of which could adversely affect our operating results, including:


	•	difficulties in integrating acquired businesses or product lines, assimilating new facilities and personnel and harmonizing diverse business strategies and methods of operation;

	•	diversion of management attention from operation of our existing business;

	•	loss of key personnel from acquired companies; and

	•	failure of an acquired business to achieve targeted financial results.

A limited number of customers account for a large portion of our net sales, so that if one or more of our major customers were to experience difficulties in fulfilling their obligations to us, cease doing business with us, significantly reduce the amount of their purchases from us or return substantial amounts of our products, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our three largest customers accounted for 59.1% of our net sales in 2005. Except for outstanding purchase orders for specific products, we do not have written contracts with or commitments from any of our customers. A substantial reduction in or termination of orders from any of our largest customers could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, pressure by large customers seeking price reductions, financial incentives, changes in other terms of sale or for us to bear the risks and the cost of carrying inventory also

could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. If one or more of our major customers were to experience difficulties in fulfilling their obligations to us, cease doing business with us, significantly reduce the amount of their purchases from us or return substantial amounts of our products, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the bankruptcy or other lack of success of one or more of our significant retailers could negatively impact our revenues and bad debt expense.


	*We depend on our key personnel and any loss or interruption of either of their services could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.*

Our success is largely dependent upon the experience and continued services of Jack Friedman, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Stephen G. Berman, our President and Chief Operating Officer. We cannot assure you that we would be able to find an appropriate replacement for Mr. Friedman or Mr. Berman if the need should arise, and any loss or interruption of Mr. Friedman’s or Mr. Berman’s services could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.


	We depend on third-party manufacturers, and if our relationship with any of them is harmed or if they independently encounter difficulties in their manufacturing processes, we could experience product defects, production delays, cost overruns or the inability to fulfill orders on a timely basis, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We depend on over forty third-party manufacturers who develop, provide and use the tools, dies and molds that we own to manufacture our products. However, we have limited control over the manufacturing processes themselves. As a result, any difficulties encountered by the third-party manufacturers that result in product defects, production delays, cost overruns or the inability to fulfill orders on a timely basis could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We do not have long-term contracts with our third-party manufacturers. Although we believe we could secure other third-party manufacturers to produce our products, our operations would be adversely affected if we lost our relationship with any of our current suppliers or if our current suppliers’ operations or sea or air transportation with our overseas manufacturers were disrupted or terminated even for a relatively short period of time. Our tools, dies and molds are located at the facilities of our third-party manufacturers.

Although we do not purchase the raw materials used to manufacture our products, we are potentially subject to variations in the prices we pay our third-party manufacturers for products, depending on what they pay for their raw materials.


	*We have substantial sales and manufacturing operations outside of the United States subjecting us to risks common to international operations.*

We sell products and operate facilities in numerous countries outside the United States. For the year ended December 31, 2005, sales to our international customers comprised approximately 15.0% of our net sales. We expect our sales to international customers to account for a greater portion of our revenues in future fiscal periods. Additionally, we utilize third-party manufacturers

located principally in The People’s Republic of China (“China”) which are subject to the risks normally associated with international operations, including:


	•	currency conversion risks and currency fluctuations;

	•	limitations, including taxes, on the repatriation of earnings;

	•	political instability, civil unrest and economic instability;

	•	greater difficulty enforcing intellectual property rights and weaker laws protecting such rights;

	•	complications in complying with laws in varying jurisdictions and changes in governmental policies;

	•	greater difficulty and expenses associated with recovering from natural disasters;

	•	transportation delays and interruptions; and

	•	the potential imposition of tariffs.

	•	the pricing of intercompany transactions may be challenged by taxing authorities in both Hong Kong and the United States, with potential increases in income taxes.

Our reliance on external sources of manufacturing can be shifted, over a period of time, to alternative sources of supply, should such changes be necessary. However, if we were prevented from obtaining products or components for a material portion of our product line due to medical, political, labor or other factors beyond our control, our operations would be disrupted while alternative sources of products were secured. Also, the imposition of trade sanctions by the United States against a class of products imported by us from, or the loss of “normal trade relations” status by China, could significantly increase our cost of products imported from that nation. Because of the importance of our international sales and international sourcing of manufacturing to our business, our financial condition and results of operations could be significantly and adversely affected if any of the risks described above were to occur.


	Our business is subject to extensive government regulation and any violation by us of such regulations could result in product liability claims, loss of sales, diversion of resources, damage to our reputation, increased warranty costs or removal of our products from the market, and we cannot assure you that our product liability insurance for the foregoing will be sufficient.

Our business is subject to various laws, including the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the Consumer Product Safety Act, the Flammable Fabrics Act and the rules and regulations promulgated under these acts. These statutes are administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), which has the authority to remove from the market products that are found to be defective and present a substantial hazard or risk of serious injury or death. The CPSC can require a manufacturer to recall, repair or replace these products under certain circumstances. We cannot assure you that defects in our products will not be alleged or found. Any such allegations or findings could result in:


	•	product liability claims;

	•	loss of sales;

	•	diversion of resources;

	•	damage to our reputation;

	•	increased warranty costs; and

	•	removal of our products from the market.

Any of these results may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that our product liability insurance will be sufficient to avoid or limit our loss in the event of an adverse outcome of any product liability claim.


	We depend on our proprietary rights and our inability to safeguard and maintain the same, or claims of third parties that we have violated their intellectual property rights, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We rely on trademark, copyright and trade secret protection, nondisclosure agreements and licensing arrangements to establish, protect and enforce our proprietary rights in our products. The laws of certain foreign countries may not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent or in the same manner as the laws of the United States. We cannot assure you that we or our licensors will be able to successfully safeguard and maintain our proprietary rights. Further, certain parties have commenced legal proceedings or made claims against us based on our alleged patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets or other violations of their intellectual property rights. We cannot assure you that other parties will not assert intellectual property claims against us in the future. These claims could divert our attention from operating our business or result in unanticipated legal and other costs, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.


	*Market conditions and other third-party conduct could negatively impact our margins and implementation of other business initiatives.*

Economic conditions, such as rising fuel prices and decreased consumer confidence, may adversely impact our margins. In addition, general economic conditions were significantly and negatively affected by the September 11th terrorist attacks and could be similarly affected by any future attacks. Such a weakened economic and business climate, as well as consumer uncertainty created by such a climate, could adversely affect our sales and profitability. Other conditions, such as the unavailability of electronics components, may impede our ability to manufacture, source and ship new and continuing products on a timely basis. Significant and sustained increases in the price of oil could adversely impact the cost of the raw materials used in the manufacture of our products, such as plastic.


	*We may not have the funds necessary to purchase our outstanding convertible senior notes upon a fundamental change or other purchase date, as required by the indenture governing the notes.*

On June 15, 2010, June 15, 2013 and June 15, 2018, holders of our convertible senior notes may require us to purchase their notes, which repurchase may be made for cash. In addition, holders may also require us to purchase their notes for cash upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes in our board composition or ownership structure, if we liquidate or dissolve under certain circumstances or if our common stock ceases being quoted on an establishedover-the-counter trading market in the United States. If we do not have, or have access to, sufficient funds to repurchase the notes, then we could be forced into bankruptcy. In fact, we expect that we would require third-party financing, but we cannot assure you that we would be able to obtain that financing on favorable terms or at all.


	*We have a material amount of goodwill which, if it becomes impaired, would result in a reduction in our net income.*

Goodwill is the amount by which the cost of an acquisition accounted for using the purchase method exceeds the fair value of the net assets we acquire. Current accounting standards require that goodwill no longer be amortized but instead be periodically evaluated for impairment based on

the fair value of the reporting unit. As at December 31, 2005, we have not had any impairment of Goodwill, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis and formally evaluated on an annual basis.

At December 31, 2005, approximately $269.3 million, or 36.0%, of our total assets represented goodwill. Declines in our profitability may impact the fair value of our reporting units, which could result in a further write-down of our goodwill. Reductions in our net income caused by the write-down of goodwill would adversely affect our results of operations.

Item 2.Properties

The following is a listing of the principal leased offices maintained by us as of March 13, 2006:


		Approximate
Property	Location	Square Feet

Corporate Office	Malibu, California		27,900
Design Center	Malibu, California		13,300
Distribution Center	City of Industry, California		800,000
Go Fly A Kite	Clinton, Connecticut		28,800
JPI	Carlsbad, California		6,200
Play Along U.S.	Deerfield Beach, Florida		17,300
Creative Designs	Feasterville, Pennsylvania		7,500
Showrooms	New York, New York		19,100
Sales Offices	Bentonville, Arkansas		3,300
	Palatine, Illinois		1,200
International Offices

JAKKS Hong Kong	Kowloon, Hong Kong		22,900
Play Along Hong Kong	Kowloon, Hong Kong		18,300
Arbor Toys Hong Kong	Kowloon, Hong Kong		12,500
Production Inspection Office	Shanghai, China		1,700

Item 3.Legal Proceedings

On October 19, 2004, we were named as defendants in a lawsuit commenced by WWE in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York concerning our toy licenses with WWE and the video game license between WWE and the joint venture company operated by THQ and us, encaptioned World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. v. JAKKS Pacific, Inc., et al., 1:04-CV-08223-KMK (the “WWE Action”). The complaint also named as defendants THQ, the joint venture, certain of our foreign subsidiaries, Jack Friedman (our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Stephen Berman (our Chief Operating Officer, President and Secretary and a member of our Board of Directors), Joel Bennett (our Chief Financial Officer), Stanley Shenker and Associates, Inc., Bell Licensing, LLC, Stanley Shenker and James Bell.

WWE sought treble, punitive and other damages (including disgorgement of profits) in an undisclosed amount and a declaration that the video game license with the joint venture, which is scheduled to expire in 2009 (subject to joint venture’s right to extend that license for an additional five years), and an amendment to our toy licenses with WWE, which are scheduled to expire in 2009, are void and unenforceable. This action alleged violations by the defendants of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (“RICO”) and the anti-bribery provisions of the Robinson-Patman Act, and various claims under state law.

On February 16, 2005, we filed a motion to dismiss the WWE Action. On March 30, 2005, the day before WWE’s opposition to our motion was due, WWE filed an amended complaint seeking, among other things, to add the Chief Executive Officer of THQ as a defendant and to add a claim under the Sherman Act. On March 31, 2005, the WWE sent a letter to the Court proposing,inter alia, a briefing schedule for defendants’ motions to dismiss the amended complaint. On April 6, 2005, the Court denied WWE’s application, ordered WWE to identify how the amended complaint responds to the dispositive motions raised by defendants, and ordered the parties to appear at a conference on April 27, 2005. At the conference, the Court ordered that by May 6, 2005, WWE was to identify how the amended complaint responded to the dispositive motions raised by defendants and to address whether costs should be assessed in connection with legal work required of defendants in these circumstances. WWE filed its letter on May 6, 2005; the defendants responded on May 13, 2005; and WWE replied to that response on May 23, 2005. A Court conference was held on August 18, 2005. At this conference, the Court allowed the filing of the Amended Complaint and ordered a two-stage resolution of the viability of the Complaint, with motions to dismiss the federal jurisdiction claims based on certain threshold issues to proceed and all other matters to be deferred for consideration if the Complaint survived scrutiny with respect to the threshold issues. The Court also stayed discovery pending the determination of the motions to dismiss. The motions to dismiss the Amended Complaint based on these threshold issues have been fully briefed and argued.

In November 2004, several purported class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: (1) Garcia v. Jakks Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-8807 (filed on November 5, 2004), (2) Jonco Investors, LLC v. Jakks Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-9021 (filed on November 16, 2004), (3) Kahn v. Jakks Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-8910 (filed on November 10, 2004), (4) Quantum Equities L.L.C. v. Jakks Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-8877 (filed on November 9, 2004), and (5) Irvine v. Jakks Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-9078 (filed on November 16, 2004) (the “Class Actions”). The complaints in the Class Actions allege that defendants issued positive statements concerning increasing sales of our WWE licensed products which were false and misleading because the WWE licenses had allegedly been obtained through a pattern of commercial bribery, our relationship with the WWE was being negatively impacted by the WWE’s contentions and there was an increased risk that the WWE would either seek modification or nullification of the licensing agreements with us. Plaintiffs also allege that we misleadingly failed to disclose the alleged fact that the WWE licenses were obtained through an unlawful bribery scheme. The plaintiffs in the Class Actions are described as purchasers of our common stock, who purchased from as early as October 26, 1999 to as late as October 19, 2004. The Class Actions seek compensatory and other damages in an undisclosed amount, alleging violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by each of the defendants (namely the Company and Messrs. Friedman, Berman and Bennett), and violations of Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act by Messrs. Friedman, Berman and Bennett. On January 25, 2005, the Court consolidated the Class Actions under the caption In re JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Shareholders Class Action Litigation, Civil Action No. 04-8807. On May 11, 2005, the Court appointed co-lead counsels and provided until July 11, 2005 for an amended complaint to be filed; and a briefing schedule thereafter with respect to a motion to dismiss. The motion to dismiss has been fully briefed.

We believe that the claims in the WWE Action and the Class Actions are without merit and we intend to defend vigorously against them. However, because these Actions are in their

preliminary stages, we cannot assure you as to the outcome of the Actions, nor can we estimate the range of our potential losses.

On December 2, 2004, a shareholder derivative action was filed in the Southern District of New York by Freeport Partner, LLC against us, nominally, and against Messrs. Friedman, Berman and Bennett, Freeport Partners v. Friedman, et al., Civil Action No. 04-9441 (the “Derivative Action”). The Derivative Action seeks to hold the individual defendants liable for damages allegedly caused to us by their actions and in particular to hold them liable on a contribution theory with respect to any liability we incur in connection with the Class Actions. On or about February 10, 2005, a second shareholder derivative action was filed in the Southern District of New York by David Oppenheim against us, nominally, and against Messrs. Friedman, Berman, Bennett, Blatte, Glick, Miller and Skala, Civil Action 05-2046 (the “Second Derivative Action”). The Second Derivative Action seeks to hold the individual defendants liable for damages allegedly caused to us by their actions as a result of alleged breaches of their fiduciary duties. On or about March 16, 2005, a third shareholder derivative action was filed. It is captioned Warr v. Friedman, Berman, Bennett, Blatte, Glick, Miller, Skala, and Jakks (as a nominal defendant), and it was filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County (the “Third Derivative Action”). The Third Derivative Action seeks to hold the individual defendants liable for (1) damages allegedly caused to us by their alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment; and (2) restitution to us of profits, benefits and other compensation obtained by them. Stays/and or extensions of time to answer are in place with respect to the derivative actions.

On March 1, 2005, we delivered a Notice of Breach of Settlement Agreement and Demand for Indemnification to WWE (the “Notification”). The Notification asserted that WWE’s filing of the WWE Action violated A Covenant Not to Sue contained in a January 15, 2004 Settlement Agreement and General Release (“General Release”) entered into between WWE and us and, therefore, that we were demanding indemnification, pursuant to the Indemnification provision contained in the General Release, for all losses that the WWE’s actions have caused or will cause to us and our officers, including but not limited to any losses sustained by us in connection with the Class Actions. On March 4, 2005, in a letter from its outside counsel, WWE asserted that the General Release does not cover the claims in the WWE Action.

We are a party to, and certain of our property is the subject of, various other pending claims and legal proceedings that routinely arise in the ordinary course of our business, but we do not believe that any of these claims or proceedings will have a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

PART II


Item 5.	*Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities*

Market Information

Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol “JAKK.” The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of high and low sales prices for our common stock on the Nasdaq National Market.


		Price Range of
		Common Stock

		High		Low

2004:
	First quarter	$	16.25	$	12.72
	Second quarter		21.00		14.48
	Third quarter		23.22		18.71
	Fourth quarter		25.55		12.75

2005:
	First quarter		23.96		17.25
	Second quarter		21.97		18.38
	Third quarter		20.20		15.54
	Fourth quarter		23.35		14.80

Security Holders

To the best of our knowledge, as of March 13, 2006, there were 145 holders of record of our common stock. We believe there are numerous beneficial owners of our common stock whose shares are held in “street name.”

Dividends

We have never paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain our future earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business, but may consider implementing a plan to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the future.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The table below sets forth the following information as of the year ended December 31, 2005 for (i) all compensation plans previously approved by our stockholders and (ii) all compensation plans not previously approved by our stockholders, if any:


	(a) the number of securities to be issued upon the exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights;

	(b) the weighted-average exercise price of such outstanding options, warrants and rights;


	(c) other than securities to be issued upon the exercise of such outstanding options, warrants and rights, the number of securities remaining available for future issuance under the plans.

Number of Securities

Remaining Available

Number of

Weighted-Average

for

Securities to be

Exercise Price of

Future Issuance Under

Issued upon Exercise

Outstanding

Equity Compensation

of Outstanding

Options,

Plans (Excluding

Options,

Warrants and

Securities Reflected in

Warrants and Rights

Rights

Column (a))

Plan Category

(a)

(b)

(c)

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

1,789,106

16.32

1,435,876

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

100,000

11.35

—

Total

1,889,106

16.06

1,435,876

Equity compensation plans approved by our stockholders consists of the 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan. Equity compensation plans not approved by our security holders consist of a fully-vested warrant issued by us in 2003 (and expiring in 2013) in connection with license costs relating to our video game joint venture.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

You should read the financial data set forth below in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes (included in Item 8).


	Year Ended December 31,

	2001		2002			2003			2004			2005
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Consolidated Statement of Income Data:
Net sales	$	284,309	$	310,016		$	315,776		$	574,266		$	661,536
Cost of sales		164,222		180,173			189,334			348,259			394,829

Gross profit		120,087		129,843			126,442			226,007			266,707
Selling, general and administrative expenses		89,575		98,111			113,053			172,282			178,722
Acquisition shut-down and product recall costs		1,214		6,718			2,000			—			—

Income from operations		29,298		25,014			11,389			53,725			87,985
Profit from video game joint venture		6,675		8,004			7,351			7,865			9,414
Other expense		—		—			—			—			(1,401	)
Interest, net		2,057		1,141			(1,405	)		(2,498	)		639

Income before provision for income taxes and minority interest		38,030		34,159			17,335			59,092			96,637
Provision for income taxes		9,797		6,466			1,440			15,533			33,144

Income before minority interest		28,233		27,693			15,895			43,559			63,493
Minority interest		—		(237	)		—			—			—

Net income	$	28,233	$	27,930		$	15,895		$	43,559		$	63,493

Basic earnings per share	$	1.55	$	1.27		$	0.66		$	1.69		$	2.37

Weighted average shares outstanding		18,199		21,963			24,262			25,797			26,738

Diluted earnings per share	$	1.45	$	1.23		$	0.66		$	1.49		$	2.06

Weighted average shares and equivalents outstanding		19,410		22,747			27,426			31,406			32,193


	At December 31,

	2001		2002		2003		2004		2005
	(In thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,036	$	68,413	$	118,182	$	176,544	$	240,238
Working capital		116,492		129,183		232,601		229,543		301,454
Total assets		284,041		408,916		529,997		696,762		753,955
Long-term debt, net of current portion		77		60		98,042		98,000		98,000
Total stockholders’ equity		244,404		357,236		377,900		451,485		524,651


Item 7.	*Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations*

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. You should read this section in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes (included in Item 8).

Critical Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements and supplementary information were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Item 8. Inherent in the application of many of these accounting policies is the need for management to make estimates and judgments in the determination of certain revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. As such, materially different financial results can occur as circumstances change and additional information becomes known. The policies with the greatest potential effect on our results of operations and financial position include:

The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on our assessment of the collectibility of specific customer accounts and the aging of the accounts receivable. If there were a deterioration of a major customer’s creditworthiness, or actual defaults were higher than our historical experience, our estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to us could be overstated, which could have an adverse impact on our operating results.

Our revenue recognition policy is significant because our revenue is a key component of our results of operations. In addition, our revenue recognition determines the timing of certain expenses, such as commissions and royalties. We follow very specific and detailed guidelines in measuring revenues; however, certain judgments affect the application of our revenue policy. Revenue results are difficult to predict, and any shortfall in revenue or delay in recognizing revenue could cause our operating results to vary significantly from quarter to quarter.

We assess the impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important which could trigger an impairment review include the following:


	•	significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;


	•	significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business; and

	•	significant negative industry or economic trends.

When we determine that the carrying value of long-lived assets and goodwill may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment, we measure any impairment based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by our management to be commensurate with the risk inherent in our current business model. Net long-lived assets, including goodwill, amounted to $317.4 million as of December 31, 2005.

Recent Developments

On February 9, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Creative Designs International, Ltd. and a related Hong Kong company, Arbor Toys Company Limited (collectively “Creative Designs”). The total initial purchase price of $107.7 million consisted of $104.5 million in cash, 150,000 shares of our common stock at a value of approximately $3.2 million and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $3.5 million. In addition, we agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of $20.0 million in cash over the three calendar years following the acquisition based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. Creative Designs is a leading designer and producer of dress-up and role-play toys and will be included in our results of operations beginning in the first quarter of 2006.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain statement of operations data as a percentage of net sales.


	Years Ended December 31,

	2001			2002			2003			2004			2005
Net sales		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
Cost of sales		57.8			58.1			60.0			60.6			59.7

Gross profit		42.2			41.9			40.0			39.4			40.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses		31.5			31.6			35.8			30.0			27.0
Acquisition shut-down and product recall costs		0.4			2.2			0.6			—			—

Income from operations		10.3			8.1			3.6			9.4			13.3
Profit from video game joint venture		2.3			2.6			2.3			1.4			1.4
Other expense		—			—			—			—			(0.2	)
Interest, net		0.7			0.4			(0.4	)		(0.4	)		0.1

Income before income taxes		13.3			11.1			5.5			10.4			14.6
Provision for income taxes		3.4			2.1			0.5			2.7			5.0

Net income		9.9	%		9.0	%		5.0	%		7.7	%		9.6	%

Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004

Net Sales. Net sales were $661.5 million in 2005 compared to $574.3 million in 2004, representing an increase of $87.2 million or 15.2%. The increase in net sales was primarily due to an increase in sales of our Traditional Toy products of $71.9 million, which includes the addition of

$54.8 million in sales from product lines acquired in our Play Along acquisition, and increases in WWE action figures and accessories, wheels products,Cabbage Patch Kids,Doodle Bear^® andSky Dancers^®, offset in part by decreases inTV Games, dolls, other action figures andCare Bears andTeletubbies products; and an increase in International sales of $30.7 million, including increases in sales ofTV Games, action figures and wheels product. The net increase in net sales was partially offset by decreases in sales of our Crafts and Activities and Writing instruments of $19.1 million and our Seasonal products of $5.5 million. OurFunnoodleline was adversely impacted by competition at retail in 2005. We have secured alternate sources of manufacturing for theFunnoodleproducts resulting in lower costs which we expect will enable us to expand distribution of this product line in 2006. Additionally, net sales in 2005 included approximately $9.8 million of Pet Pal products.

With the addition of Creative Designs International, Ltd. in 2006, and our otheron-going initiatives in product development and marketing, we believe that the increased level of net sales of Traditional Toys should continue throughout 2006. (See “Forward Looking Information”).

Gross Profit. Gross profit increased $40.7 million, or 18.0%, to $266.7 million, or 40.3% of net sales, in 2005 from $226.0 million, or 39.4% of net sales, in 2004. The overall increase in gross profit was attributable to the increase in net sales. The increase in gross profit margin of 0.9% of net sales was primarily due to lower product costs and tool and mold amortization, offset in part by an increase in royalty expense as a percentage of net sales due to changes in the product mix to more products with higher royalty rates from products with lower royalty rates or proprietary products with no royalties and the write-off of advances and guarantees related to expired or discontinued licenses in 2005.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $178.7 million in 2005 and $172.3 million in 2004, constituting 27.0% and 30.0% of net sales, respectively. The overall increase of $6.4 million in such costs was primarily due to increases in direct selling expenses ($17.3 million), product development costs ($4.0 million) and general and administrative expenses ($1.0 million), partially offset by a decrease in amortization expense related to intangible assets other than goodwill and trademarks ($5.0 million) and stock-based compensation expense ($10.2 million). Comparable grants of restricted stock awards and the increase in the price of our common stock in 2004 compared to a decrease in the price of our common stock in 2005 resulted in a stock-based compensation expense of $3.4 million in 2005 compared to an expense of $13.6 million in 2004. The increase in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to additional overhead related to the operations of Play Along and increases in bonus expense ($3.6 million) and donation expense ($5.6 million), offset in part by decreases in legal costs ($5.0 million), bad debt expense ($2.0 million) and rent expense ($1.3 million). The increase in direct selling expenses is primarily due to an increase in advertising and promotional expenses of $12.1 million in 2005 in support of the sell-through of our various products at retail. We produce and air television commercials in support of several of our product lines. From time to time, we may increase or decrease our advertising efforts, if we deem it appropriate for particular products.

Profit from Video Game Joint Venture. Profit from our video game joint venture in 2005 was $9.4 million, as compared to $7.9 million in 2004, due to the release of four new games and stronger sales of existing titles in 2005, offset by the payment of $0.8 million to THQ for their share of profit on our sales of WWE themed TV Games compared to 2004, in which period three new games were released and no payments were made by us to THQ. The amount of the preferred return we will receive after June 30, 2006 is subject to change (see “Risk Factors”).

Other Expense. Other expense in 2005 of $1.4 million relates to the write-off of an investment in a Chinese joint venture. There were no such expenses in 2004.

Interest, Net. Interest income increased due to higher average cash balances and higher interest rates during 2005 compared to 2004. Interest expense of $4.5 million for the convertible senior notes payable was comparable to 2004.

Provision for Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes included Federal, state and foreign income taxes at effective tax rates of 26.3% in 2004 and 34.3% in 2005, benefiting from a flat 17.5% Hong Kong Corporation Tax on our income arising in, or derived from, Hong Kong for each of 2004 and 2005. The increase in the effective tax rate in 2005 is due to a greater proportion of taxable income generated in the United States. As of December 31, 2005, we had net deferred tax assets of approximately $7.2 million for which no allowance has been provided since, in the opinion of management, realization of the future benefit is probable. In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act”) was signed into law. The Act created a one-time incentive for U.S. corporations to repatriate undistributed earnings from their international subsidiaries by providing an 85% dividends-received deduction for certain international earnings. The deduction was available to corporations during the tax year that includes October 2004, or in the immediately subsequent tax year. In the fourth quarter of 2005, our Board of Directors approved a plan to repatriate $175.0 million in foreign earnings, which was completed in December 2005. The Federal and state income tax expense related to this repatriation was approximately $8.0 million.

Comparisons of the Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003

Net Sales. Net sales were $574.3 million in 2004 compared to $315.8 million in 2003, representing an increase of 81.9%. This increase in net sales was primarily due to the addition of $151.6 million in sales of traditional toys from our recent Play Along acquisition, as well as the addition of (i) $147.5 million in sales of some of our other traditional toy products, including primarilyTV Games(with 15 titles in release in 2004, as compared to 3 titles in release in 2003) and WWE action figures and accessories; and (ii) $23.7 million in international sales (including $13.9 million by Play Along). The increase in net sales was offset in part by decreases in sales of our crafts and activities and writing instruments of $48.2 million and our seasonal products, including water guns and junior sports toys, of $16.1 million.

Gross Profit. Gross profit increased $99.6 million, or 78.8%, to $226.0 million, or 39.4% of net sales, in 2004 from $126.4 million, or 40.0% of net sales, in 2003. The overall increase in gross profit was attributable to the significant increase in net sales. The decrease in gross profit margin of 0.6% of net sales was primarily due to an increase in royalty expense as a percentage of net sales due to changes in the product mix to more products with higher royalty rates from products with lower royalty rates or proprietary products with no royalties.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $172.3 million in 2004 and $113.1 million in 2003, constituting 30.0% and 35.8% of net sales, respectively. The overall increase of $59.2 million in such costs was primarily due to the impact of stock-based compensation ($5.2 million), an increase in legal fees and settlements ($6.8 million) and bonus expense ($4.5 million), an increase in amortization expense related to intangible assets other than goodwill acquired in the Play Along acquisition and the addition of overhead related to the operations of Play Along ($27.2 million). Due to the increases in our grants of restricted stock awards and the price of our common stock in 2004, compared to a moderate

increase in the price of our common stock in 2003, we had stock-based compensation charges of $13.6 million compared to $8.4 million in 2003. The increase in direct selling expenses ($19.3 million) is primarily due to an increase in advertising and promotional expenses in 2004 in support of the sell-through of our various products at retail. We produced and aired television commercials in support of several of our products, includingWorld Wrestling Entertainment,Dragon BallandMucha Lucha^® action figures,TV Games,Care Bears,Cabbage Patch KidsandFlying Colorsproducts in 2004, andWorld Wrestling EntertainmentandDragon Ballaction figures andFlying Colorsproducts in 2003. From time to time, we may increase our advertising efforts, if we deem it appropriate for particular products.

Product Recall Costs There were no product recall costs in 2004. In the second quarter of 2003, we accrued a $2.7 million charge for the recall of one of our products, and in the third quarter of 2003, we recorded a credit of $0.7 million for the recovery of recall costs from one of our third-party factories.

The remaining component of the product recall costs is as follows (in thousands):


	Accrued Balance							Accrued Balance
	December 31, 2003		Accrual		Actual			December 31, 2004
Product recall costs	$	490		—		(490	)	$	—

Profit from Video Game Joint Venture. Profit from joint venture increased by $0.5 million in 2004 due to the joint venture having lower unit sales at lower wholesale prices of its two vehicle combat games of the five games released in 2003 compared to releasing all new titles with higher unit sales at higher wholesale prices in addition to having higher sales of carryover titles in 2004. New releases typically generate higher unit sales resulting in higher overall sales as compared to carryover titles. Profit from the joint venture contributed significantly to our pre-tax profit, representing 22.2% of pre-tax income in 2003 and 12.7% in 2004. We expect to continue to receive a preferred return over the remaining term of the license agreement ending December 31, 2009, although we cannot predict with certainty what levels of return will be achieved and, in any case, we anticipate substantial fluctuations in the amount of the preferred return distributed to us from year to year.

Interest, Net. Interest income increased due to higher average cash balances during 2004 than in 2003, but was offset by interest expense of $4.5 million related to the convertible notes issued in June 2003.

Provision for Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes included Federal, state and foreign income taxes in 2003 and 2004, at an effective tax rate of 8.3% and 26.3%, respectively, benefiting from a flat 17.5% Hong Kong Corporation Tax on our income arising in, or derived from, Hong Kong for 2003 and 2004. For 2004, the effective rate increased as a result of the recognition of U.S. taxes on a greater proportion of foreign earnings deemed to be subject to U.S. taxes. As of December 31, 2004, we had net deferred tax assets of approximately $1.9 million. In making this determination, management believes it considered all available evidence, both positive and negative, as well as the weight and importance given to such evidence.

Quarterly Fluctuations and Seasonality

We have experienced significant quarterly fluctuations in operating results and anticipate these fluctuations in the future. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. Our first quarter is typically expected to be the least profitable as a result of lower net sales but substantially similar fixed operating expenses. This is consistent with the performance of many companies in the toy industry.

The following table presents our unaudited quarterly results for the years indicated. The seasonality of our business is reflected in this quarterly presentation.


		2003												2004												2005

		First			Second			Third			Fourth			First			Second			Third			Fourth			First			Second			Third			Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
		(In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales			67,759			73,290			90,308			84,419			73,986			109,395			206,083			184,802			134,676			127,091			233,500			166,269
	As a % of full year		21.5	%		23.2	%		28.6	%		26.7	%		12.9	%		19.0	%		35.9	%		32.2	%		20.4	%		19.2	%		35.3	%		25.1	%
Gross profit			27,442			27,906			36,226			34,868			30,466			41,281			81,801			72,459			54,212			48,073			93,452			70,970
	As a % of full year		21.7	%		22.1	%		28.7	%		27.6	%		13.5	%		18.3	%		36.2	%		32.1	%		20.3	%		18.0	%		35.0	%		26.6	%
	As a % of net sales		40.5	%		38.1	%		40.1	%		41.3	%		41.2	%		37.7	%		39.7	%		39.2	%		40.3	%		37.8	%		40.0	%		42.7	%
Income (loss) from operations			5,960			2,522			10,480			(7,573	)		4,885			8,321			29,915			10,604			13,675			14,614			47,218			12,478
	As a % of full year		52.3	%		22.1	%		92.0	%		-66.5	%		9.1	%		15.5	%		55.7	%		19.7	%		15.5	%		16.6	%		53.7	%		14.2	%
	As a % of net sales		8.8	%		3.4	%		11.6	%		-9.0	%		6.6	%		7.6	%		14.5	%		5.7	%		10.2	%		11.5	%		20.2	%		7.5	%
Income before income taxes and minority interest			6,299			2,679			10,495			(2,138	)		4,764			7,637			30,042			16,649			13,627			15,732			46,306			20,972
	As a % of net sales		9.3	%		3.7	%		11.6	%		-2.5	%		6.4	%		7.0	%		14.6	%		9.0	%		10.1	%		12.4	%		19.8	%		12.6	%
Net income			4,988			2,236			8,248			422			3,791			6,004			23,255			10,508			10,084			11,642			32,753			9,014
	As a % of net sales		7.4	%		3.1	%		9.1	%		0.5	%		5.1	%		5.5	%		11.3	%		5.7	%		7.5	%		9.2	%		14.0	%		5.4	%
Diluted earnings per share		$	0.20		$	0.09		$	0.31		$	0.02		$	0.15		$	0.22		$	0.76		$	0.36		$	0.34		$	0.39		$	1.05		$	0.29
Weighted average shares and equivalents outstanding			24,917			24,982			29,529			29,542			30,676			31,123			31,919			31,855			32,256			32,229			32,088			32,197

Due to the restatement in 2003 relating to the accounting of the Toymax, Trendmasters and P&M acquisitions and to rounding, some of the figures above may differ from our previously filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

During the second quarter of 2003, we recorded a charge which impacted operating income by approximately $2.7 million relating to the recall of one of our products.

During the third quarter of 2003, we recovered $0.7 million of the recall costs, recorded in the second quarter of 2003, from one of our factories.

During the fourth quarter of 2003, we recorded a non-cash charge of $8.4 million which impacted operating income relating to the grant of restricted stock and a charge of $2.1 million to provision for bad debt impacting operating income relating to the bankruptcy filing of several of our customers, including Kay Bee Toys.

During the fourth quarter of 2004, we recorded non-cash charges, which impacted operating income, of $5.6 million relating to the grant of restricted stock and $8.6 million relating to the amortization of short-lived intangible assets acquired in connection with the Play Along acquisition.

During the second quarter of 2005, we wrote-off our $1.4 million investment in a Chinese joint venture to Other Expense on our determination that none of the value would be realized.

During the fourth quarter of 2005, we recorded a non-cash charge, which impacted net income, of $3.6 million for restricted stock, and we repatriated $175.0 million from our Hong Kong subsidiaries which resulted in incremental income tax expense of $8.0 million and reduced net income.

Recent Accounting Standards

We use the intrinsic-value method of accounting for stock options granted to employees. As required by our existing stock plans, stock options are granted at, or above, the fair value of our stock, and, accordingly, no compensation expense is recognized for these grants in the consolidated statement of operations. We record compensation expense related to other stock-based awards, such as restricted stock grants, over the period the award vests. Issued in December 2004, SFAS 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), amends SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and SFAS 95 “Statement of Cash Flows”. SFAS 123(R) requires companies to measure all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method and record such expense in its consolidated financial statements, and requires additional accounting and disclosure related to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements. SFAS 123(R) is effective for us beginning as of January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123(R)’s fair value method will have an impact on our results of operations, although it will have no impact on our overall financial position. While we cannot estimate the level of share-based payments to be issued in the future, based on the stock options that are currently outstanding, we expect that the adoption of SFAS 123(R) will result in a charge to operations in 2006 of approximately $2.7 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2005, we had working capital of $301.5 million, as compared to $229.5 million as of December 31, 2004. This increase was primarily attributable to our operating results.

Operating activities provided net cash of $71.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2005, as compared to $131.4 million in 2004. Net cash was provided primarily by net income of 63.5 million, non-cash charges and changes in working capital. Our cash position was improved by accounts receivable turnover as measured by days sales outstanding in accounts receivable decreasing from approximately 50 days as of December 31, 2004 to approximately 47 days as of December 31, 2005 primarily due to a shift in sales from domestic sales origin to FOB China, which carry shorter payment terms, a shift in domestic sales to customers with shorter payment terms and overall improved collection efforts and results. Other than open purchase orders, issued in the normal course of business, we have no obligations to purchase finished goods from our manufacturers. As of December 31, 2005, we had cash and cash equivalents of $240.2 million.

Our investing activities used cash of $9.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2005, as compared to $73.3 million in 2004, consisting primarily of the purchase of office furniture and equipment and molds and tooling used in the manufacture of our products, and the goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in the acquisition of Pet Pal, plus the $10.0 million in goodwill relating to the earn-out of Play Along, partially offset by the sale of marketable securities $19.0 million. In 2004, our investing activities consisted primarily of the purchase of molds and tooling used in the manufacture of our products, the purchase of other assets, the goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in the acquisition of Play Along, partially offset by the sale of marketable securities. As part of our strategy to develop and market new products, we have entered into various character and product licenses with royalties generally ranging from 1% to 12% payable on net sales of such products. As of December 31, 2005, these agreements required future aggregate minimum guarantees of $28.9 million, exclusive of $14.9 million in advances already paid.

Our financing activities provided net cash of $3.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2005, as compared to $1.6 million in 2004. In 2005, cash was primarily provided from the exercise of stock options. In 2004, cash was primarily provided from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by the repayment of debt.

The following is a summary of our significant contractual cash obligations for the periods indicated that existed as of December 31, 2005 and is based on information appearing in the notes to the consolidated financial statements (in thousands):


	2006		2007		2008		2009		2010		Thereafter		Total

Long-term debt	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	98,000	$	98,000
Operating leases		6,912		6,463		4,184		3,810		3,401		8,809		33,579
Minimum guaranteed license/royalty payments		13,003		8,421		5,492		1,434		500		—		28,850
Employment contracts		5,591		5,419		3,166		2,244		2,280		—		18,700

Total contractual cash obligations	$	25,506	$	20,303	$	12,842	$	7,488	$	6,181	$	106,809	$	179,129

In February 2003, our Board of Directors approved a buyback of up to $20.0 million of our common stock. During 2003, we repurchased and retired 554,500 shares of our common stock for a total of approximately $6.1 million. Although there were no common stock repurchases during 2004 and 2005, we evaluate buyback opportunities on an ongoing basis and will buy back the approximately $13.9 million of common stock still available under our buyback program if and when we deem such a repurchase to be in our best interests.

In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act”) was signed into law. The Act created a one-time incentive for U.S. corporations to repatriate undistributed earnings from their international subsidiaries by providing an 85% dividends-received deduction for certain international earnings. The deduction was available to corporations during the tax year that includes October 2004, or in the immediately subsequent tax year. In the fourth quarter of 2005, our Board of Directors approved a plan to repatriate $175.0 million in foreign earnings, which was completed in December 2005. The Federal and state income tax expense related to this repatriation was approximately $8.0 million.

In June 2004, we purchased substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Play Along, Inc., Play Along (Hong Kong) Limited and PA Distribution, Inc. (collectively “Play Along”). The total initial purchase price of $85.7 million consisted of cash paid in the amount of $70.8 million and the issuance of 749,005 shares of our common stock valued at $14.9 million. In addition, we agreed to pay an earn-out of up to $10.0 million per year for the four calendar years following the acquisition up to an aggregate amount of $30.0 million based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2005, $10.0 million and $6.7 million of the earn-out was earned and recorded as goodwill, respectively. Accordingly, the annual maximum earn-out for the remaining two years through December 31, 2007 is approximately $6.7 million, or an aggregate of $13.3 million. Our results of operations have included Play Along from the date of acquisition.

In October 2004, we were named as a defendant in a lawsuit commenced by WWE (the “WWE Action”). The complaint also named as defendants, among others, the joint venture with THQ Inc., certain of our foreign subsidiaries and our three executive officers. In November 2004, several purported class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging damages associated with the facts alleged in the WWE Action. Three shareholder derivative actions have also been filed against us, nominally, and against certain of our Board members (the “Derivative Actions”). The Derivative Actions seek to hold the individual defendants liable for damages allegedly caused to our Company by their actions, and, in one of the Derivative Actions, seeks restitution to our Company of profits, benefits and other compensation obtained by them. See “Legal Proceedings.”

On June 13, 2005, we purchased substantially all of the operating assets and assumed certain liabilities relating to the Pet Pal line of pet products, including toys, treats and related pet products. The total initial purchase price of $10.6 million was paid in cash. In addition, we agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of $25.0 million in cash over the three fiscal years following the acquisition based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. Goodwill of $4.6 million arose from this transaction, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired less liabilities assumed. This acquisition expands our product offerings and distribution channels. Our results of operations have included Pet Pal from the date of acquisition.

In June 2003, we sold an aggregate of $98.0 million of 4.625% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2023. The notes may be converted into shares of our common stock at an initial conversion price of $20.00 per share, subject to certain circumstances. Cash interest is payable at an annual rate of 4.625% of the principal amount at issuance, from the issue date to June 15, 2010, payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on December 15, 2003. After June 15, 2010, interest will accrue on the outstanding notes until maturity. At maturity, we will redeem the notes at their accreted principal amount, which will be equal to $1,811.95 (181.195%) per $1,000 principal amount at issuance, unless redeemed or converted earlier.

We may redeem the notes at our option in whole or in part beginning on June 15, 2010, at 100% of their accreted principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, payable in cash. Holders of the notes may also require us to repurchase all or part of their notes on June 15, 2010, for cash, at a repurchase price of 100% of the principal amount per note plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Holders of the notes may also require us to repurchase all or part of their notes on June 15, 2013 and June 15, 2018 at a repurchase price of 100% of the accreted principal amount per note plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Any repurchases at June 15, 2013 and June 15, 2018 may be paid in cash, in shares of common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock.

We believe that our cash flows from operations and cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure requirements and provide us with adequate liquidity to meet our anticipated operating needs for at least the next 12 months. Although operating activities are expected to provide cash, to the extent we grow significantly in the future, our operating and investing activities may use cash and, consequently, this growth may require us to obtain additional sources of financing. There can be no assurance that any necessary additional financing will be available to us on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. We intend to finance our long-term liquidity requirements out of net cash provided by operations and cash and cash equivalents.

Exchange Rates

Sales from our United States and Hong Kong operations are denominated in U.S. dollars and our manufacturing costs are denominated in either U.S. or Hong Kong dollars. Operations and operating expenses of all of our operations are denominated in local currency, thereby creating exposure to changes in exchange rates. Changes in the Hong Kong dollar or British Pound/U.S. dollar exchange rate may positively or negatively affect our operating results. The exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar to the U.S. dollar has been fixed by the Hong Kong government since 1983 at HK$7.80 to US$1.00 and, accordingly, has not represented a currency exchange risk to the U.S. dollar. We cannot assure you that the exchange rate between the United States and Hong Kong currencies will continue to be fixed or that exchange rate fluctuations between the United States and Hong Kong and United Kingdom currencies will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows due to adverse changes in financial and commodity market prices and rates. We are exposed to market risk in the areas of changes in United States and international borrowing rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, we are exposed to market risk in certain geographic areas that have experienced or remain vulnerable to an economic downturn, such as China. We purchase substantially all of our inventory from companies in China, and, therefore, we are subject to the risk that such suppliers will be unable to provide inventory at competitive prices. While we believe that, if such an event were to occur we would be able to find alternative sources of inventory at competitive prices, we cannot assure you that we would be able to do so. These exposures are directly related to our normal operating and funding activities. Historically and as of December 31, 2005, we have not used derivative instruments or engaged in hedging activities to minimize our market risk.

Interest Rate Risk

In June 2003, we issued convertible senior notes payable of $98.0 million with a fixed interest rate of 4.625% per annum, which remain outstanding as of December 31, 2005. Accordingly, we are not generally subject to any direct risk of loss arising from changes in interest rates.

Foreign Currency Risk

We have wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong and in the United Kingdom. Sales are made by these operations on FOB China or Hong Kong terms and are denominated in U.S. dollars. However, purchases of inventory and Hong Kong operating expenses are typically denominated in Hong Kong dollars and operating expenses made in the United Kingdom are typically denominated in British Pounds, thereby creating exposure to changes in exchange rates. Changes in the British Pound or Hong Kong dollar/ U.S. dollar exchange rates may positively or negatively affect our gross margins, operating income and retained earnings. The British Pound gave rise to the other comprehensive loss in the balance sheet at December 31, 2005. The exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar to the U.S. dollar has been fixed by the Hong Kong government since 1983 at HK$7.80 to US$1.00 and, accordingly, has not represented a currency exchange risk to the U.S. dollar. We do not believe that near-term changes in these exchange rates, if any, will result in a material effect on our future earnings, fair values or cash flows, and therefore, we have chosen not to enter into foreign currency hedging transactions. We cannot assure you that this approach will be successful, especially in the event of a significant and sudden change in the value of the Hong Kong dollar or British Pound.

Item 8.Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Company) as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, other comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows and the financial statement schedule for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005. We also have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting, that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements, an opinion on management’s assessment, and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements and schedule referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, management’s assessment that JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Furthermore, in our opinion, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).


	/s/PKF

	PKF
	Certified Public Accountants
	A Professional Corporation

Los Angeles, California

February 13, 2006

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


			December 31,

			2004			2005

			(In thousands, except
			share data)
Assets
Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	176,544		$	240,238
	Marketable securities			19,047			—
	Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $7,058 and $2,336, respectively			102,266			87,199
	Inventory			50,000			66,729
	Deferred income taxes			6,161			13,618
	Prepaid expenses and other			18,521			17,533

		Total current assets		372,539			425,317
Property and equipment
	Office furniture and equipment			6,823			7,619
	Molds and tooling			28,818			26,948
	Leasehold improvements			2,572			3,522

		Total		38,213			38,089
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization			27,273			25,394

		Property and equipment, net		10,940			12,695
Intangibles and other, net				27,368			18,512
Investment in video game joint venture				9,816			10,365
Goodwill, net				258,331			269,298
Trademarks, net				17,768			17,768

		Total assets	$	696,762		$	753,955

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
	Accounts payable		$	59,569		$	50,533
	Accrued expenses			49,407			44,415
	Reserve for sales returns and allowances			23,173			25,123
	Income taxes payable			10,847			3,792

		Total current liabilities		142,996			123,863
Convertible senior notes				98,000			98,000
Deferred rent liability				—			995
Deferred income taxes				4,281			6,446

		Total liabilities		245,277			229,304

Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
	Preferred shares, $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; nil outstanding			—			—
	Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 26,234,016 and 26,944,559 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			26			27
	Additional paid-in capital			276,642			287,356
	Retained earnings			176,564			240,057
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(1,747	)		(2,789	)

		Total stockholders’ equity		451,485			524,651

		Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	696,762		$	753,955

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME


	Years Ended December 31,

	2003			2004			2005
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net sales	$	315,776		$	574,266		$	661,536
Cost of sales		189,334			348,259			394,829

Gross profit		126,442			226,007			266,707
Selling, general and administrative expenses		113,053			172,282			178,722
Product recall costs		2,000			—			—

Income from operations		11,389			53,725			87,985
Profit from video game joint venture		7,351			7,865			9,414
Other expense		—			—			(1,401	)
Interest, net		(1,405	)		(2,498	)		639

Income before provision for income taxes		17,335			59,092			96,637
Provision for income taxes		1,440			15,533			33,144

Net income	$	15,895		$	43,559		$	63,493

Basic earnings per share	$	0.66		$	1.69		$	2.37

Basic weighted number of shares		24,262			25,797			26,738

Diluted earnings per share	$	0.66		$	1.49		$	2.06

Diluted weighted number of shares		27,426			31,406			32,193

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


	Years Ended December 31,

	2003			2004			2005

	(In thousands)
Other comprehensive income:
Net income	$	15,895		$	43,559		$	63,493
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(349	)		(1,398	)		(1,042	)

Other comprehensive income	$	15,546		$	42,161		$	62,451

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2004 AND 2005

(In thousands)


												Deferred
	Common Stock											Compensation			Accumulated
						Additional						From			Other			Total
	Number					Paid-in			Retained			Restricted			Comprehensive			Stockholders’
	of Shares			Amount		Capital			Earnings			Stock Grants			Loss			Equity

Balance, December 31, 2002		24,473		$	24	$	240,102		$	117,110		$	—		$	—		$	357,236
Exercise of options		312			—		1,777			—			—			—			1,777
Restricted stock grants		696			1		9,152			—			(789	)		—			8,364
Issuance of warrants		—			—		1,057			—						—			1,057
Compensation for fully vested stock options		—			—		6			—			—			—			6
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(554	)		—		(6,086	)		—			—			—			(6,086	)
Net income		—			—		—			15,895			—			—			15,895
Foreign currency translation adjustment		—			—		—			—			—			(349	)		(349	)

Balance, December 31, 2003		24,927			25		246,008			133,005			(789	)		(349	)		377,900
Exercise of options		192			—		1,699			—			—			—			1,699
Stock option income tax benefit		—			—		739			—			—			—			739
Restricted stock grants		340			—		7,487			—			789			—			8,276
Compensation for fully vested stock options		—			—		5,365			—			—			—			5,365
Issuance of common stock for Play Along		749			1		14,850			—			—			—			14,851
Issuance of common stock for Kidz Biz earn-out		26			—		494			—			—			—			494
Net income		—			—		—			43,559			—			—			43,559
Foreign currency translation adjustment		—			—		—			—			—			(1,398	)		(1,398	)

Balance, December 31, 2004		26,234			26		276,642			176,564			—			(1,747	)		451,485
Exercise of options		567			1		4,872			—			—			—			4,873
Stock option income tax benefit		—			—		4,119			—			—			—			4,119
Restricted stock grants		245			—		5,130			—			—			—			5,130
Compensation for fully vested stock options		—			—		(1,706	)		—			—			—			(1,706	)
Retirement of common stock		(101	)		—		(1,701	)		—			—			—			(1,701	)
Net income		—			—		—			63,493	��		—			—			63,493
Foreign currency translation adjustment		—			—		—			—			—			(1,042	)		(1,042	)

Balance, December 31, 2005		26,945		$	27	$	287,356		$	240,057		$			$	(2,789	)	$	524,651

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


					Years Ended December 31,

					2003			2004			2005
					(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
	Net income				$	15,895		$	43,559		$	63,493

	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
		Depreciation and amortization				16,029			21,518			15,527
		Compensation for fully vested stock options				6			5,365			(1,706	)
		Acquisition Earn-out				—			494			—
		Investment in video game joint venture				79			(719	)		(548	)
		Loss on disposal of property and equipment				—			1,096			104
		Restricted stock compensation				8,364			8,276			5,130
		Write-off of investment in Chinese Joint Venture				—			—			1,401
		Changes in operating assets and liabilities
			Accounts receivable			(28,224	)		(4,333	)		16,697
			Inventory			(2,654	)		784			(13,272	)
			Prepaid expenses and other			(5,643	)		(3,613	)		1,088
			Accounts payable			16,264			19,192			(9,437	)
			Accrued expenses			(3,259	)		19,742			(1,915	)
			Income taxes payable			(1,397	)		5,945			(2,936	)
			Reserve for sales returns and allowances			(5,827	)		13,289			1,732
			Deferred rent liability			—			—			995
			Deferred income taxes			(2,240	)		795			(5,292	)

				Total adjustments		(8,502	)		87,831			7,568

				Net cash provided by operating activities		7,393			131,390			71,061

Cash flows from investing activities
	Purchases of property and equipment					(4,472	)		(5,917	)		(8,270	)
	Purchases of other assets					(4,936	)		(26,863	)		118
	Cash paid for net assets					(19,676	)		(41,438	)		(20,362	)
	Net (purchases) sales of marketable securities					(19,345	)		967			19,047
	Notes receivable — officers					1,113			—			—

				Net cash used by investing activities		(47,316	)		(73,251	)		(9,467	)

Cash flows from financing activities
	Repurchase of common stock					(6,086	)		—			—
	Proceeds from stock options exercised (net of cash-less exercise of $1.7 million in 2005)					1,777			1,682			3,173
	Net proceeds from sale of convertible senior notes					94,366			—			—
	Repayments of debt					(16	)		(61	)		—

				Net cash provided by financing activities		90,041			1,621			3,173

Foreign currency translation adjustment						(349	)		(1,398	)		(1,073	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents						49,769			58,362			63,694
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year						68,413			118,182			176,544

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year					$	118,182		$	176,544		$	240,238

Cash paid during the period for:
	Interest				$	2,375		$	4,534		$	4,533

	Income taxes				$	9,694		$	2,688		$	41,284

See Note 18 for additional supplemental information to consolidated statements of cash flows.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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DECEMBER 31, 2005

Note 1—Principal Industry

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (the “Company”) is engaged in the development, production and marketing of consumer products, including toys and related products, stationery and writing instruments and pet toys and related products, some of which are based on highly-recognized entertainment properties and character licenses. The Company commenced its primary business operations in July 1995 through the purchase of substantially all of the assets of a Hong Kong toy company. The Company markets its product lines domestically and internationally.

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in January 1995.

Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. In consolidation, all significant inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid assets, having an original maturity of less than three months, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposits which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual future results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized upon the shipment of goods to customers or their agents, depending on terms, provided that there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured and not contingent upon resale.

Generally, the Company does not allow for product returns. The Company provides a negotiated allowance for breakage or defects to its customers, which is recorded when the related revenue is recognized. However, the Company does make occasional exceptions to this policy and consequently accrues a return allowance in gross sales based on historic return amounts and management estimates.

The Company also will occasionally grant credits to facilitate markdowns and sales of slow moving merchandise. These credits are recorded as a reduction of gross sales at the time of occurrence. The Company’s reserve for sales returns and allowances increased by $1.9 million from $23.2 million as of December 31, 2004 to $25.1 million as of December 31, 2005. This increase is

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due primarily to the increase in sales in 2005 and an increase in sales of electronic products which have higher defective rates, offset in part by the timing of customer deductions.

Inventory

Inventory, which includes the ex-factory cost of goods, capitalized warehouse costs and in-bound freight and duty, is valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and consists of the following (in thousands):


	December 31,

	2004		2005
Raw materials	$	1,557	$	2,679
Finished goods		48,443		64,050

	$	50,000	$	66,729

Marketable securities

Marketable securities are categorized as available for sale and related unrealized holding gains or losses are included as a component of stockholders’ equity. At December 31, 2005, the Company had no marketable securities. At December 31, 2004 cost approximated fair market value.

Fair value of financial instruments

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and accounts receivable represent financial instruments. The carrying value of these financial instruments is a reasonable approximation of fair value. The fair value of the $98.0 million of convertible senior notes payable at December 31, 2005 was approximately $119.5 million based on the quoted market price.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are being depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows:


Office equipment			5 years
Automobiles			5 years
Furniture and fixtures			5 - 7 years
Molds and tooling			2 - 4 years
Leasehold improvements			Shorter of length of lease or 10 years

Shipping and handling costs

The consolidated financial statements reflect the adoption of the classification or disclosure requirements pursuant to Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”)00-10, “Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs,” which was effective in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000. Consistent with EITF00-10, the Company has historically classified income from freight charges to customers in “Net sales.” The Company classifies shipping and handling costs in “Selling, general and administrative expenses.” Such costs amounted to approximately $5.2 million in 2003, $3.6 million in 2004 and $3.1 million in 2005.

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Advertising

Production costs of commercials and programming are charged to operations in the year during which the production is first aired. The costs of other advertising, promotion and marketing programs are charged to operations in the year incurred. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005, was approximately $12.4 million, $26.4 million and $38.8 million, respectively.

The Company also participates in cooperative advertising arrangements with some customers, whereby it allows a discount from invoiced product amounts in exchange for customer purchased advertising that features the Company’s products. Typically, theses discounts range from 1% to 6% of gross sales, and are generally based on product purchases or on specific advertising campaigns. Such amounts are accrued when the related revenue is recognized or when the advertising campaign is initiated. These cooperative advertising arrangements are accounted for as direct selling expenses.

Income taxes

The Company does not file a consolidated return with its foreign subsidiaries. The Company files Federal and state returns and its foreign subsidiaries each file Hong Kong returns and United Kingdom returns, as applicable. Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized as deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Translation of foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Hong Kong dollars or British Pounds Sterling are translated into United States dollars at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions during the period are translated at the rates ruling at the dates of the transactions.

Profits and losses resulting from the above translation policy are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and statements of other comprehensive income.

Accounting for the impairment of long-lived assets

Long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets other than goodwill, are evaluated at least annually for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use of these assets. When any such impairment exists, the related assets will be written down to fair value.

Goodwill and other intangible assets

�� In July 2001, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards “SFAS” No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141”) and SFAS 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”) were issued. SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations completed after its

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adoption in July 2001 be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and establishes specific criteria for the recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill. In accordance with the adoption of SFAS 142 on January 1, 2002, goodwill and certain other intangible assets are no longer amortized and are tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit level. Losses in value are recorded when and as material impairment has occurred in the underlying assets or when the benefits of the identified intangible assets are realized. As of December 31, 2005, there was no impairment to the underlying value of goodwill or intangible assets other than goodwill.

The carrying value of goodwill is based on management’s current assessment of recoverability. Management evaluates recoverability using both objective and subjective factors. Objective factors include management’s best estimates of projected future earnings and cash flows and analysis of recent sales and earnings trends. Subjective factors include competitive analysis and the Company’s strategic focus.

Intangible assets other than goodwill consist of product technology rights, trademarks, acquired backlog, customer relationships, product lines and license agreements. Intangible assets other than trademarks are amortized over the estimated economic lives of the related assets. Accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2004 and 2005 was $28.2 million and $32.0 million, respectively.

Stock Option Plans

At December 31, 2005, the Company had stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 16. The Company accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations, and the disclosure provisions provided by SFAS 123, Accounting forStock-Based Compensation. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. However, certain options had been repriced resulting in compensation adjustments, which have been reflected in net income. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123, to stock-based employee compensation.

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In 2003, 2004 and 2005 the fair value of each employee option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions used: risk-free rate of interest of 4%, 2.25% and 4.25%, respectively; dividend yield of 0%; with volatility of 82%, 136.9% and 130.2%% respectively; and expected lives of five years.


	Year Ended December 31,

	2003			2004			2005

	(In thousands,
	except per share data)
Net income, as reported	$	15,895		$	43,559		$	63,493
Add (Deduct): Stock-based employee compensation expense (income) included in reported net income net of related tax effects		5			3,970			(1,121	)
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards net of related tax effects		(2,796	)		(2,999	)		(2,456	)

Pro forma net income	$	13,104		$	44,530		$	59,916

Earnings per share:
Basic — as reported	$	0.66		$	1.69		$	2.37

Basic — pro forma	$	0.54		$	1.73		$	2.24

Diluted — as reported	$	0.66		$	1.49		$	2.06

Diluted — pro forma	$	0.55		$	1.52		$	1.95

Earnings per share

The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted-average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the periods presented (in thousands, except per share data):


	2003

			Weighted
			Average
	Income		Shares		Per Share
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	15,895		24,262	$	0.66

Effect of dilutive securities
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes		2,332		2,749
Options and warrants		—		415

Diluted EPS
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises	$	18,227		27,426	$	0.66

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	2004

			Weighted
			Average
	Income		Shares		Per Share
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	43,559		25,797	$	1.69

Effect of dilutive securities
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes		3,354		4,900
Options and warrants		—		709

Diluted EPS
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises	$	46,913		31,406	$	1.49


	2005

			Weighted
			Average
	Income		Shares		Per Share
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders	$	63,493		26,738	$	2.37

Effect of dilutive securities
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes		2,978		4,900
Options and warrants		—		555

Diluted EPS
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises	$	66,471		32,193	$	2.06

Recent Accounting Standards

The Company uses the intrinsic-value method of accounting for stock options granted to employees. As required by the Company’s existing stock plans, stock options are granted at, or above, the fair value of the Company’s stock, and, accordingly, no compensation expense is recognized for these grants in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company records compensation expense related to other stock-based awards, such as restricted stock grants, over the vesting period of the award. Issued in December 2004, SFAS 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), amends SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and SFAS 95 “Statement of Cash Flows”. SFAS 123(R) requires companies to measure all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method and record such expense in its consolidated financial statements, and requires additional accounting and disclosure related to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements. SFAS 123(R) is effective for the Company beginning as of January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123(R)’s fair value method will have an impact on the Company’s results of operations, although it will have no impact on its overall financial position. While the Company cannot estimate the level of share-based payments to be issued in the future, based on the stock options that are currently outstanding, the Company expects that the adoption of SFAS 123(R) will result in a charge to operations in 2006 of approximately $2.7 million.

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Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year balances in order to conform to the current year presentation.

Note 3—Business Segments, Geographic Data, Sales by Product Group, and Major Customers

The Company is a worldwide producer and marketer of children’s toys and related products, principally engaged in the design, development, production and marketing of traditional toys, including boys action figures, vehicles and playsets, craft and activity products, writing instruments, compounds, girls’ toys, plush, construction toys, and infant and preschool toys as well as pet treats, toys and related pet products. The Company’s reportable segments are North America Toys, Pet Products and International.

The North America Toys segment, which includes the United States and Canada, and the International toy segment, which includes sales to non-North American markets, include the design, development, production and marketing of children’s toys and related products and Pet Products includes the design, development, production and marketing of pet treats, toys and related pet products.

Segment performance is measured at the operating income level. All sales are made to external customers, and general corporate expenses have been attributed to the North America Toy segment, which is a dominant segment. Segment assets are comprised of accounts receivable and inventories, net of applicable reserves and allowances.

The accounting policies of the segments are described in Note 2.

Results are not necessarily those that would be achieved were each segment an unaffiliated business enterprise. Information by segment and a reconciliation to reported amounts for the three years ended December 31, 2005 are as follows (in thousands):


	Year Ended December 31, 2003

	Traditional		Craft/Activities/		Seasonal		Pet
	Toys		Writing Products		Products		Products		Total

Net Sales
North America Toys	$	109,175	$	125,947	$	41,053	$	—	$	276,175
Pet Products (Note 5)		—		—		—		—		—
International		36,523		866		2,212		—		39,601

	$	145,698	$	126,813	$	43,265	$	—	$	315,776


	Year Ended December 31, 2004

	Traditional		Craft/Activities/		Seasonal		Pet
	Toys		Writing Products		Products		Products		Total

North America Toys	$	419,061	$	77,405	$	24,995	$	—	$	521,461
Pet Products (Note 5)		—		—		—		—		—
International		44,238		6,792		1,775		—		52,805

	$	463,299	$	84,197	$	26,770	$	—	$	574,266

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	Year Ended December 31, 2005

	Traditional		Craft/Activities/		Seasonal		Pet
	Toys		Writing Products		Products		Products		Total

North America Toys	$	495,490	$	58,114	$	19,665	$	—	$	573,269
Pet Products (Note 5)		—		—		—		9,763		9,763
International		74,438		3,944		122		—		78,504

	$	569,928	$	62,058	$	19,787	$	9,763	$	661,536


	Year Ended December 31,

	2003		2004		2005

Operating Income
North America Toys	$	9,823	$	48,785	$	76,116
Pet Products (Note 5)		—		—		1,222
International		1,566		4,940		10,647

	$	11,389	$	53,725	$	87,985


	December 31,

	2004		2005

Assets
North America Toys	$	632,693	$	677,420
Pet Products (Note 5)		—		23,432
International		64,069		53,103

	$	696,762	$	753,955

The following tables present information about the Company by geographic area as of and for the three years ended December 31, 2005 (in thousands):


	December 31,

	2004		2005

Long-lived Assets
United States	$	278,734	$	283,350
Hong Kong		30,484		34,038
Europe		2,783		—

	$	312,001	$	317,388


	Year Ended December 31,

	2003		2004		2005

Net Sales by Geographic Area
United States	$	271,051	$	505,803	$	562,396
Europe		35,547		37,700		38,620
Canada		5,125		15,658		20,589
Hong Kong		1,275		4,410		24,388
Other		2,778		10,695		15,543

	$	315,776	$	574,266	$	661,536

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	Year Ended December 31,

	2003		2004		2005

Net Sales by Product Group
Traditional Toys	$	147,813	$	463,300	$	569,928
Craft/Activities/Writing Products		124,698		84,197		62,058
Seasonal Products		43,265		26,769		19,788
Pet Products (Note 5)		—		—		9,762

	$	315,776	$	574,266	$	661,536

Major Customers

Net sales to major customers, which are part of our North American Toys segment, were approximately as follows (in thousands, except for percentages):


	2003					2004					2005

			Percentage					Percentage					Percentage
	Amount		of Net Sales			Amount		of Net Sales			Amount		of Net Sales
Wal-Mart	$	91,378		28.9	%	$	193,776		33.7	%	$	212,620		32.1	%
Target		30,371		9.6			74,429		13.0			95,716		14.5
Toys ‘R’ Us		30,009		9.5			68,279		11.9			82,732		12.5

	$	151,758		48.0	%	$	336,484		58.6	%	$	391,068		59.1	%

Wal-Mart has increased its percentage of the toy industry’s sales at retail and the increase in the dollar amount of sales to Wal-Mart is consistent with this change. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our total net sales.

At December 31, 2004 and 2005, the Company’s three largest customers accounted for approximately 58.1% and 73.0%, respectively, of net accounts receivable. The concentration of the Company’s business with a relatively small number of customers may expose the Company to material adverse effects if one or more of its large customers were to experience financial difficulty. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its top customers and maintains an allowance for potential credit losses.

Note 4— Joint Ventures

The Company owns a fifty percent interest in a joint venture with a company that develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software for the leading hardware game platforms in the home video game market. The joint venture has entered into a license agreement with an initial license period expiring December 31, 2009 under which it acquired the exclusive worldwide right to publish video games on all hardware platforms. The Company’s investment is accounted for using the cost method due to the financial and operating structure of the venture and its lack of control over the joint venture. The Company’s basis consists primarily of organizational costs, license costs and recoupable advances and is being amortized over the term of the initial license period. The joint venture agreement provides for the Company to receive guaranteed preferred returns through June 30, 2006 at varying rates of the joint venture’s net sales depending on the cumulative unit sales and platform of each particular game. For periods after June 30, 2006, the

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amount of the preferred return will be subject to change between the parties. This change will, in all likelihood, result in modifications to the amount of preferred return that the Company receives. The preferred return is accrued in the quarter in which the licensed games are sold and the preferred return is earned. The Company’s joint venture partner retains the financial risk of the joint venture and is responsible for the day-to-day operations, including development, sales and distribution, for which they are entitled to any remaining profits. In addition, THQ is entitled to receive a preferred return based on the sale of WWE TV Games. During 2005, the Company paid THQ approximately $0.8 million which is recorded as a reduction of profit from the joint venture. During 2003, 2004 and 2005, the Company earned $7.4 million, $7.9 million and $9.4 million, respectively, in net profit from the joint venture.

During 2005, the Company wrote-off its $1.4 million investment in a Chinese joint venture to Other Expense on its determination that none of the value would be realized.

Note 5— Business Combinations

The Company acquired the following entities to further enhance its existing product lines and to continue diversification into other toy categories and seasonal businesses.

On June 13, 2005, the Company purchased substantially all of the operating assets and assumed certain liabilities relating to the Pet Pal line of pet products, including toys, treats and related pet products. The total initial purchase price of $10.6 million was paid in cash. In addition, the Company agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of $25.0 million in cash over the three fiscal years following the acquisition based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. Goodwill of $4.6 million arose from this transaction, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired less the liabilities assumed. This acquisition expands the Company’s product offerings and distribution channels. The Company’s results of operation have included Pet Pal from the date of acquisition. Proforma results of operations are not provided since the amounts are not material to the consolidated results of operations.

In June 2004, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Play Along. The total initial purchase price of $85.7 million consisted of cash paid in the amount of $70.8 million and the issuance of 749,005 shares of the Company common stock valued at $14.9 million and resulted in goodwill of $67.8 million. In addition, the Company agreed to pay an earn-out of up to $10.0 million per year for the three calendar years following the acquisition up to an aggregate amount of $30.0 million based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2005, $10.0 million and $6.7 million of the earn-out was earned and recorded as goodwill, respectively. Accordingly, the annual maximum earn-out for the remaining two years through December 31, 2007 is approximately $6.7 million, or an aggregate of $13.3 million. Play Along designs and produces traditional toys, which it distributes domestically and internationally. This acquisition expands the Company’s product offerings in thepre-school area and brings new product development and marketing talent to the Company. This transaction has been accounted for by the Company under the purchase method of accounting, and the Company’s results of operations have included Play Along from the date of acquisition.

In determining the purchase price allocation of the Play Along acquisition, the Company considered the acquired intangible assets that arise from contractual or other legal rights, including

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trademarks, copyrights, patents and license agreements, potential noncontractual intangible assets, including customer lists and customer-related relationships, as well as the value of synergies that will result from combining the operations of Play Along into the operations of the Company.

The total purchase price of the Play Along acquisition including the earn-outs earned through December 31, 2005 in the amount of $16.7 million, which was allocated to goodwill, was allocated to the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as set forth in the following table:


Estimated fair value (in thousands):
	Current assets		$	24,063
	Property and equipment, net			546
	Other assets			3,184
	Liabilities assumed			(22,263	)
	Intangible assets other than goodwill			22,100
	Goodwill			74,723
		��
			$	102,353

Approximately $44.8 million of the Play Along goodwill is expected to be deductible for Federal and state income tax purposes.

The following unaudited pro forma information represents the Company’s consolidated results of operations as if the acquisition of Play Along had occurred on January 1, 2004 and after giving effect to certain adjustments including the elimination of certain general and administrative expenses and other income and expense items not attributable to ongoing operations, interest expense, and related tax effects. Such pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of operating results that would have been reported had the acquisition of Play Along actually occurred on January 1, 2004 or on future operating results.


	Year Ended
	December 31, 2004

	(In thousands,
	except
	per share data)
Net sales	$	618,952
Net income	$	44,228
Basic earnings per share	$	1.69
Weighted average shares outstanding		26,127
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.50
Weighted average shares and equivalents outstanding		31,736

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Note 6— Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2005 are as follows (in thousands):


	North
	America			Pet
	Toys			Products		International			Total

Balance at beginning of period	$	237,833		$	—	$	20,498		$	258,331
Goodwill acquired during the period (See Note 5)		6,667			4,603		—			11,270
Adjustments to goodwill during the period		(154	)		—		(149	)		(303	)

Balance at end of period	$	244,346		$	4,603	$	20,349		$	269,298

Note 7— Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist primarily of licenses, product lines, debt offering costs from the Company’s convertible senior notes and trademarks. Amortized intangible assets are included in the Intangibles and other, net, in the accompanying balance sheets. Trademarks is disclosed separately in the accompanying balance sheets. Intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):


	December 31, 2004									December 31, 2005

	Weighted		Gross Carrying		Accumulated			Net		Gross Carrying		Accumulated			Net
	Useful Lives		Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amount		Amortization			Amount

Amortized Intangible Assets:
Acquired order backlog		0.50		5,300		(5,300	)		—		—		—			—
Licenses		4.75	$	22,435	$	(5,169	)	$	17,266	$	23,635	$	(12,082	)	$	11,553
Product lines		3.50		17,700		(16,732	)		968		17,700		(17,700	)		—
Customer relationships		5.25		1,300		(389	)		911		1,846		(700	)		1,146
Non-compete/ Employment contracts		4.00		2,748		(344	)		2,404		2,748		(1,049	)		1,699
Debt offering costs		20 Years		3,705		(292	)		3,413		3,705		(477	)		3,228

Total amortized intangible assets				53,188		(28,226	)		24,962		49,634		(32,008	)		17,626
Unamortized Intangible Assets:
Trademarks		indefinite		17,768		N/A			17,768		17,768		N/A			17,768

			$	70,956	$	(28,226	)	$	42,730	$	67,402	$	(32,008	)	$	35,394

For the years ended December 31, 2003, 2004, and 2005, the Company’s aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets was $8.3 million, $14.0 million and $9.1 million, respectively. The Company currently estimates continuing amortization expense for the next five years to be approximately (in thousands):


2006	$	7,193
2007		4,527
2008		2,741
2009		644
2010		222

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Note 8— Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that subject the Company to concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Cash equivalents consist principally of short-term money market funds. These instruments are short-term in nature and bear minimal risk. To date, the Company has not experienced losses on these instruments.

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition, but does not require collateral to support domestic customer accounts receivables. Most goods shipped FOB Hong Kong or China are secured with irrevocable letters of credit.

Note 9—Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):


	2004		2005
Royalties	$	16,024	$	15,918
Bonuses		9,720		11,554
Acquisition earnout		10,000		6,667
Employee salaries and benefits		1,865		1,781
Promotional commitment		1,066		1,066
Sales commissions		4,503		682
Other		6,229		6,747

	$	49,407	$	44,415

Note 10— Related Party Transactions

A director of the Company is a partner in the law firm that acts as counsel to the Company. The Company incurred legal fees and expenses to the law firm in the amount of approximately $4.6 million in 2003, $3.3 million in 2004 and $3.2 million in 2005.

Note 11— Convertible Senior Notes

Convertible senior notes consist of the following (in thousands):


	2004		2005
Convertible senior notes	$	98,000	$	98,000

In June 2003, the Company sold an aggregate of $98.0 million of 4.625% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2023. The notes may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $20.00 per share, subject to certain circumstances. Cash interest is payable at an annual rate of 4.625% of the principal amount at issuance, from the issue date to June 15, 2010, payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on December 15,

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2003. After June 15, 2010, interest will accrue on the outstanding notes. At maturity, the Company will redeem the notes at their accreted principal amount, which will be equal to $1,811.95 (181.195%) per $1,000 principal amount at issuance, unless redeemed or converted earlier.

The Company may redeem the notes at its option in whole or in part beginning on June 15, 2010, at 100% of their accreted principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, payable in cash. Holders of the notes may also require the Company to repurchase all or part of their notes on June 15, 2010, for cash, at a repurchase price of 100% of the principal amount per note plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Holders of the notes may also require the Company to repurchase all or part of their notes on June 15, 2013 and June 15, 2018 at a repurchase price of 100% of the accreted principal amount per note plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Any repurchases at June 15, 2013 and June 15, 2018 may be paid in cash, in shares of common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock.

The following is a schedule of payments for the convertible senior notes (in thousands):


2006	$	—
2007		—
2008		—
2009		—
2010		—
Thereafter		98,000

	$	98,000

Note 12—Income Taxes

The Company does not file a consolidated return with its foreign subsidiaries. The Company files Federal and state returns and its foreign subsidiaries file Hong Kong and United Kingdom returns. Income taxes reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations are comprised of the following (in thousands):


	2003			2004		2005
Federal	$	608		$	696	$	20,821
State and local		55			1,088		4,326
Foreign		3,017			12,954		13,290

		3,680			14,738		38,437
Deferred		(2,240	)		795		(5,293	)

	$	1,440		$	15,533	$	33,144

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The components of deferred tax assets/(liabilities) are as follows (in thousands):


		2004			2005
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities):
Current:
	Reserve for sales allowances and possible losses	$	1,940		$	3,305
	Accrued expenses		1,044			1,895
	Restricted stock grant		136			31
	Foreign tax credit		2,166	��		(127	)
	Federal net operating loss carryforward		—			4,117
	Deductible intangible assets		—			2,240
	State income taxes		—			2,309
	Other		875			(152	)

			6,161			13,618

Long Term:
	Undistributed earnings		(7,191	)		(3,802	)
	Property and equipment		(983	)		(2,419	)
	Original issue discount interest		(2,761	)		(4,355	)
	Deductible goodwill and intangibles		(2,004	)		1,103
	Federal net operating loss carryforwards		8,416			—
	Foreign tax credit		—			2,718
	Other		242			309

			(4,281	)		(6,446	)

Total net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)		$	1,880		$	7,172

The current portion of deferred tax assets is included in prepaid expenses and other.

In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act”) was signed into law. The Act created a one-time incentive for U.S. corporations to repatriate undistributed earnings from their international subsidiaries by providing an 85% dividends-received deduction for certain international earnings. The deduction was available to corporations during the tax year that includes October 2004, or in the immediately subsequent tax year. In the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to repatriate $175.0 million in foreign earnings, which was completed in December 2005. The Federal and State income tax expense related to this repatriation was approximately $8.0 million.

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Income tax expense varies from the U.S. Federal statutory rate. The following reconciliation shows the significant differences in the tax at statutory and effective rates:


	2003			2004			2005
Federal income tax expense		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State income tax expense, net of federal tax effect		0.2			1.3			2.1
One time dividend from foreign subsidiaries		—			—			8.3
Effect of differences in U.S. and Foreign statutory rates		(30.6	)		(12.1	)		(9.0	)
Other		3.7			1.8			(2.1	)

		8.3	%		26.0	%		34.3	%

Deferred taxes result from temporary differences between tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. The temporary differences result from costs required to be capitalized for tax purposes by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), and certain items accrued for financial reporting purposes in the year incurred but not deductible for tax purposes until paid.

As of December 31, 2005, the Company has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of $9.0 million and $22.2 million, respectively, expiring through 2023. These carryforwards resulted from the acquisitions of Pentech and Toymax. The utilization of these losses to offset future income is limited under IRC§382. The Company’s management concluded that a deferred tax asset valuation allowance was not necessary.

The components of income before provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):


	2003			2004			2005
Domestic	$	(5,255	)	$	(22,669	)	$	24,953
Foreign		22,590			81,761			71,684

	$	17,335		$	59,092		$	96,637

Note 13—Leases

The Company leases office, warehouse and showroom facilities and certain equipment under operating leases. Rent expense for the three years ended December 31, 2005 totaled $5.2 million, $5.8 million and $7.1 million, respectively. The following is a schedule of minimum annual lease payments (in thousands).


2006	$	6,912
2007		6,463
2008		4,184
2009		3,810
2010		3,401
Thereafter		8,809

	$	33,579

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Note 14—Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Warrants

The Company has 105,000,000 authorized shares of stock consisting of 100,000,000 shares of $.001 par value common stock and 5,000,000 shares of $.001 par value preferred stock. In February 2003, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a buyback of up to $20.0 million of the Company’s common stock. During 2003, the Company repurchased and retired 554,500 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $6.1 million. No shares were repurchased during 2004 and 2005.

During 2005, the Company issued 245,000 shares of restricted stock to two executive officers and five non-employee directors of the Company at a value of approximately $5.1 million. The Company also issued 566,546 shares of common stock on the exercise of options for a total of $4.9 million, including 215,982 shares of common stock acquired by two executive officers in a cashless exercise through their surrender of an aggregate of 101,002 shares of restricted stock at a value of $1.7 million. This restricted stock was subsequently retired by the Company.

During 2004, the Company issued 749,005 shares of common stock at a value of $14.9 million in connection with the Play Along acquisition and 25,749 shares of common stock at a value of $0.5 million in connection with the 2001 Kidz Biz acquisition. In addition, the Company issued 340,310 shares of restricted stock to three executive officers and five non-employee directors of the Company at a value of approximately $4.5 million. The Company also issued 192,129 shares of common stock on the exercise of options for a total of $1.7 million.

During 2003, the Company awarded 2,760,000 shares of restricted stock to four executive officers of the Company pursuant to its 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, of which 636,000 were earned during 2003, 396,000 were earned during 2004, 288,000 were canceled upon the termination of employment of one of our executive officers in October 2004, and the balance may be earned through 2010 based upon the achievement of certain financial criteria and continuing employment. The Company also issued 312,491 shares of common stock on the exercise of options for a total of $1.8 million.

During 2003, the Company issued 100,000 fully vested warrants, expiring in 2013, in connection with license costs relating to its video game joint venture. The fair value of these warrants was approximately $1.1 million and has been included in the basis of the joint venture (Note 4). The Company also issued $98.0 million of convertible senior notes payable that may be converted (at their initial conversion rate of $20.00 per share) into an aggregate of 4.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock (Note 11).

Warrant activity is summarized as follows:


			Weighted
			Average
	Number		Exercise
	of Shares		Price
Outstanding, December 31, 2005		100,000	$	11.35

There has been no warrant activity since the issuance in 2003.

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Note 15—Commitments

The Company has entered into various license agreements whereby the Company may use certain characters and properties in conjunction with its products. Generally, such license agreements call for royalties to be paid at 1% to 12% of net sales with minimum guarantees and advance payments. Additionally, under three separate licenses, the Company has committed to spend 12.5% of related net sales up to $1.0 million, 8% of related net sales and 5% of related net sales, respectively, on advertising per year on such licenses. The Company estimates that its minimum commitment for advertising in fiscal 2006 will be approximately $11.0 million.

Future annual minimum royalty guarantees as of December 31, 2005 are as follows (in thousands):


2006	$	13,003
2007		8,421
2008		5,492
2009		1,434
2010		500

	$	28,850

The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain executives expiring through December 31, 2010. The aggregate future annual minimum guaranteed amounts due under those agreements as of December 31, 2005 are as follows (in thousands):


2006	$	5,591
2007		5,419
2008		3,166
2009		2,244
2010		2,280

	$	18,700

Note 16—Stock Award and Incentive Plan

Under its 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (“the Plan”), which incorporated its Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan, the Company has reserved 6,025,000 shares of its common stock for issuance upon the exercise of options granted under the Plan, as well as for the awarding of other securities. Under the Plan, employees (including officers), non-employee directors and independent consultants may be granted options to purchase shares of common stock and other securities (Note 14). The vesting of these options and other securities may vary, but typically vest on a step-up basis over a maximum period of 5 years and restricted shares typically vest over one to two years.

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As of December 31, 2005, 1,435,876 shares were available for future grant. Additional shares may become available to the extent that options or shares of restricted stock presently outstanding under the Plan terminate or expire. Stock option activity pursuant to the Plan is summarized as follows:


					Weighted
					Average
		Number			Exercise
		of Shares			Price
Outstanding, December 31, 2002			2,607,887		$	11.35
	Granted		184,500			13.31
	Exercised		(312,491	)		11.78
	Canceled		(214,630	)		12.71

Outstanding, December 31, 2003			2,265,266			12.15
	Granted		287,644			19.49
	Exercised		(192,129	)		8.89
	Canceled		(287,775	)		13.76

Outstanding, December 31, 2004			2,073,006			13.22
	Granted		360,000			21.74
	Exercised		(566,546	)		8.60
	Canceled		(77,354	)		15.74

Outstanding, December 31, 2005			1,789,106		$	16.32

The weighted average fair value of options granted to employees in 2003, 2004 and 2005 was $13.28, $19.48 and $21.74 per share, respectively.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2005:


	Outstanding						Exercisable

			Weighted		Weighted				Weighted
			Average		Average				Average
	Number		Life		Exercise		Number		Exercise
Option Price Range	of Shares		in Years		Price		of Shares		Price
$7.875 – $13.47		603,416		3.37	$	11.17		427,866	$	10.31
$13.48 – $19.02		603,550		2.18	$	16.82		423,150	$	16.94
$19.21 – $22.11		582,140		5.83	$	21.13		148,144	$	20.55

Note 17—Employee Pension Plan

The Company sponsors for its U.S. employees, a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan provides that employees may defer up to 15% of their annual compensation, and that the Company will make a matching contribution equal to 50% of each employee’s deferral, up to 5% of the employee’s annual compensation. Company matching contributions, which vest equally over a five year period, totaled $0.3 million, $0.4 million and $0.5 million for 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively.

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Note 18—Supplemental Information to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

In 2005, two executive officers acquired 215,982 shares of common stock in a cashless exercise through their surrender of an aggregate of 101,002 shares of restricted stock at a value of $1.7 million. This restricted stock was subsequently retired by the Company. Additionally, the Company recognized a $4.1 million tax benefit from the exercise of stock options.

In 2004, 749,005 shares of common stock valued at approximately $14.9 million were issued in connection with the acquisition of Play Along and 25,749 shares of common stock valued at approximately $0.5 million were issued in connection with the 2001 Kidz Biz acquisition. Additionally, the Company recognized a $0.7 million tax benefit from the exercise of stock options.

In 2003, the Company issued 100,000 warrants valued at approximately $1.1 million in connection with license costs relating to its video game joint venture (Note 14).

Note 19—Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Selected unaudited quarterly financial data for the years 2004 and 2005 are summarized below:


	2004								2005

	First		Second		Third		Fourth		First		Second		Third		Fourth
	Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales	$	73,986	$	109,395	$	206,083	$	184,802	$	134,676	$	127,091	$	233,500	$	166,269
Gross profit	$	30,466	$	41,281	$	81,801	$	72,459	$	54,212	$	48,073	$	93,452	$	70,970
Income from operations	$	4,885	$	8,321	$	29,915	$	10,604	$	13,675	$	14,614	$	47,218	$	12,478
Income before income taxes	$	4,764	$	7,637	$	30,042	$	16,649	$	13,627	$	15,732	$	46,306	$	20,972
Net income	$	3,791	$	6,004	$	23,255	$	10,508	$	10,084	$	11,642	$	32,753	$	9,014
Basic earnings per share	$	0.15	$	0.24	$	0.89	$	0.40	$	0.38	$	0.44	$	1.22	$	0.33
Weighted average shares outstanding		25,276		25,502		26,167		26,232		26,560		26,678		26,778		26,930
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.15	$	0.22	$	0.76	$	0.36	$	0.34	$	0.39	$	1.05	$	0.29
Weighted average shares and equivalents outstanding		30,676		31,123		31,919		31,855		32,256		32,229		32,088		32,197

During the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company recorded non-cash charges, which impacted operating income, of $5.6 million relating to the grant of restricted stock and $8.6 million relating to the amortization of short-lived intangible assets acquired in connection with the Play Along acquisition.

During the second quarter of 2005, the Company wrote-off its $1.4 investment in a Chinese joint venture to Other Expense on its determination that none of the value would be realized.

During the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company recorded a non-cash charge, which impacted operating income, of $3.6 million for restricted stock, and it repatriated $175.0 million from its Hong Kong subsidiaries which resulted in incremental income for tax expense of $8.0 million and reduced net income.

Note 20—Litigation

In October 2004, the Company was named as a defendant in a lawsuit commenced by WWE (the “WWE Action”). The complaint also named as defendants, among others, the joint venture with THQ Inc., certain of our foreign subsidiaries and the Company’s three executive officers. In

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November 2004, several purported class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging damages associated with the facts alleged in the WWE Action. Three shareholder derivative actions have also been filed against us, nominally, and against certain of the Company’s Board members (the “Derivative Actions”). The Derivative Actions seek to hold the individual defendants liable for damages allegedly caused to the Company by their actions, and, in one of the Derivative Actions, seeks restitution to the Company of profits, benefits and other compensation obtained by them.

The Company is a party to, and certain of its property is the subject of, various other pending claims and legal proceedings that routinely arise in the ordinary course of its business.

The Company does not believe that any of these claims or proceedings will have a material effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.

Note 21—Subsequent Event

On February 9, 2006, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Creative Designs International, Ltd. and a related Hong Kong company, Arbor Toys Company Limited (collectively “Creative Designs”). The total initial purchase price of $107.7 million consisted of cash in the amount of $104.5 million, 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a value of approximately $3.2 million and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $3.5 million. In addition, the Company agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate of $20.0 million in cash over the three calendar years following the acquisition based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. Creative Designs is a leading designer and producer of dress-up and role-play toys.

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SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005

Allowances are deducted from the assets to which they apply, except for sales returns and allowances.


		Balance at		Charged to		Charged to						Balance
		Beginning		Costs and		Other						at End
		of Period		Expenses		Accounts			Deductions			of Period
		(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2003:
Allowance for:
	Uncollectible accounts	$	6,781	$	2,896	$	—		$	(1,800	)	$	7,877
	Reserve for potential product obsolescence		4,782		4,288		—			(4,045	)		5,025
	Reserve for sales returns and allowances		13,580		27,064		—			(32,891	)		7,753

		$	25,143	$	34,248	$	—		$	(38,736	)	$	20,655

Year ended December 31, 2004:
Allowance for:
	Uncollectible accounts	$	7,877	$	2,903	$	—		$	(3,722	)	$	7,058
	Reserve for potential product obsolescence		5,025		5,342		—			(2,325	)		8,042
	Reserve for sales returns and allowances		7,753		49,956		2,131	(a)		(36,667	)		23,173

		$	20,655	$	58,201	$	2,131		$	(42,714	)	$	38,273

Year ended December 31, 2005:
Allowance for:
	Uncollectible accounts	$	7,058	$	902	$	(1,291	)(b)	$	(4,333	)	$	2,336
	Reserve for potential product obsolescence		8,042		6,981		—			(7,576	)		7,447
	Reserve for sales returns and allowances		23,173		54,767		218	(c)		(53,035	)		25,123

		$	38,273	$	62,650	$	(1,073	)	$	(64,944	)	$	34,906


(a)	Play Along acquired reserve.


(b)	Pet Pal acquired reserve, $0.1 million; customer preference payments booked to Accrued Expenses, ($1.4 million).


(c)	Pet Pal acquired reserve.


Item 9A.	*Controls and Procedures*

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report, have concluded that as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to ensure that information required

to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(d) and15d-15 that occurred during the period covered by this Annual Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to management and our board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) inInternal Control — Integrated Framework. We believe that, as of December 31, 2005, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

Our independent auditors have issued an attestation report on management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. This report appears on page 38.

(d) Attestation report of the independent registered public accounting firm.

Refer to the Financial Statements (see Item 8).

PART III


Item 10.	*Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant*

Directors and Executive Officers

Our directors and executive officers are as follows:


Name	Age		Positions with the Company

Jack Friedman		66	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Stephen G. Berman		41	Chief Operating Officer, President, Secretary and Director
Joel M. Bennett		44	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dan Almagor		52	Director
David C. Blatte		41	Director
Robert E. Glick		60	Director
Michael G. Miller		58	Director
Murray L. Skala		59	Director

Jack Friedmanhas been our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since co-founding JAKKS with Mr. Berman in January 1995. Until December 31, 1998, he was also our President. From January 1989 until January 1995, Mr. Friedman was Chief Executive Officer, President and a director of THQ. From 1970 to 1989, Mr. Friedman was President and Chief Operating Officer of LJN Toys, Ltd., a toy and software company. After LJN was acquired by MCA/ Universal, Inc. in 1986, Mr. Friedman continued as President until his departure in late 1988.

Stephen G. Bermanhas been our Chief Operating Officer and Secretary and one of our directors since co-founding JAKKS with Mr. Friedman in January 1995. Since January 1, 1999, he has also served as our President. From our inception until December 31, 1998, Mr. Berman was also our Executive Vice President. From October 1991 to August 1995, Mr. Berman was a Vice President and Managing Director of THQ International, Inc., a subsidiary of THQ. From 1988 to 1991, he was President and an owner of Balanced Approach, Inc., a distributor of personal fitness products and services.

Joel M. Bennettjoined us in September 1995 as Chief Financial Officer and was given the additional title of Executive Vice President in May 2000. From August 1993 to September 1995, he served in several financial management capacities at Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P., including as Controller of Warner Brothers Consumer Products Worldwide Merchandising and Interactive Entertainment. From June 1991 to August 1993, Mr. Bennett was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TTI Technologies, Inc., a direct-mail computer hardware and software distribution company. From 1986 to June 1991, Mr. Bennett held various financial management positions at The Walt Disney Company, including Senior Manager of Finance for its international television syndication and production division. Mr. Bennett holds a Master of Business Administration degree and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Dan Almagor has been one of our directors since September 2004. Since March 1992, Mr. Almagor has served as the Chairman of ACG Inc., an advisory firm affiliated with First Chicago Bank One Equity Capital, a global private equity organization which provides equity capital financing primarily to private companies.

David C. Blatte has been one of our directors since January 2001. From January 1993 to May 2000, Mr. Blatte was a Senior Vice President in the specialty retail group of the investment banking division of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette Securities Corporation. From May 2000 to January

2004, Mr. Blatte was a partner in Catterton Partners, a private equity fund. Since February 2004, Mr. Blatte has been a partner in Centre Partners, a private equity fund.

Robert E. Glickhas been one of our directors since October 1996. For more than 20 years, Mr. Glick has been an officer, director and principal stockholder in a number of privately-held companies which manufacture and market women’s apparel.

Michael G. Millerhas been one of our directors since February 1996. From 1979 until May 1998, Mr. Miller was President and a director of a group of privately-held companies, including a list brokerage and list management consulting firm, a database management consulting firm, and a direct mail graphic and creative design firm. Mr. Miller’s interests in such companies were sold in May 1998. Since 1991, he has been President of an advertising company.

Murray L. Skalahas been one of our directors since October 1995. Since 1976, Mr. Skala has been a partner of the law firm Feder, Kaszovitz, Isaacson, Weber, Skala, Bass & Rhine LLP, our general counsel. Mr. Skala is a director of Traffix, Inc., a publicly-held company in the business of internet media and marketing.

A majority of our directors are “independent,” as defined under the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. Such independent directors are Messrs. Blatte, Glick, Miller and Almagor. Our directors hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. Our officers are elected annually by our Board of Directors and serve at its discretion.

Committees of the Board of Directors

We have an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Audit Committee.The primary functions of the Audit Committee are to select or to recommend to our Board the selection of outside auditors; to monitor our relationships with our outside auditors and their interaction with our management in order to ensure their independence and objectivity; to review, and to assess the scope and quality of, our outside auditor’s services, including the audit of our annual financial statements; to review our financial management and accounting procedures; to review our financial statements with our management and outside auditors; and to review the adequacy of our system of internal accounting controls. Messrs. Blatte, Glick and Miller are the current members of the Audit Committee and are each “independent” (as that term is defined in NASD Rule 4200(a)(14)), and are each able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. Mr. Blatte is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and possesses the financial expertise required under Rule 401(h) of Regulation SK of the Act and NASD Rule 4350(d)(2). He is further “independent”, as that term is defined under Item 7(d)(3)(iv) of Schedule 14A under the Exchange Act. We will, in the future, continue to have (i) an Audit Committee of at least three members comprised solely of independent directors, each of whom will be able to read and understand fundamental financial statements (or will become able to do so within a reasonable period of time after his or her appointment); and (ii) at least one member of the Audit Committee that will possess the financial expertise required under NASD Rule 4350(d)(2). Our Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee and the Audit Committee reviews and reassesses the adequacy of that charter on an annual basis.

Compensation Committee. The functions of the Compensation Committee are to make recommendations to the Board regarding compensation of management employees and to administer plans and programs relating to employee benefits, incentives, compensation and awards under our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (the “2002 Plan”). Messrs. Glick (Chairman), Almagor and

Miller are the current members of the Compensation Committee. The Board has determined that each of them are “independent,” as defined under the applicable rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The functions of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are to develop our corporate governance system and to review proposed new members of our board of directors, including those recommended by our stockholders. Messrs. Almagor (Chairman), Glick and Miller are the current members of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates pursuant to a written charter adopted by the Board. The full text of the charter is available on our website atwww.jakkspacific.com. The Board has determined that each member of this Committee is “independent,” as defined under the applicable rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Meetings of the Board and Attendance at Annual Meetings

From January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, the Board of Directors met or acted without a meeting pursuant to unanimous written consent ten times.

We do not have a formal written policy with respect to Board members’ attendance at annual stockholder meetings, although we do encourage each of them to attend. All of the directors then serving attended our 2005 Annual Stockholders Meeting.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to us during 2005 and Forms 5 and amendments thereto furnished to us with respect to 2005, during 2005, (i) Stephen Berman, an executive officer of our Company and a member of our Board of Directors, untimely filed one report on Form 4 reporting one late transaction; and (ii) Joel Bennett, an executive officer of our Company, untimely filed one report on Form 4 reporting one late transaction. Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to us during 2005 and Forms 5 and amendments thereto furnished to us with respect to 2005, all other Forms 3, 4 and 5 required to be filed during 2005 were done so on a timely basis.

Code of Ethics

We have a Code of Ethics that applies to all our employees, officers and directors. This code was filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. We have posted on our website, www.jakkspacific.com, the full text of such Code. We will disclose when there have been waivers of, or amendments to, such Code, as required by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and/or Nasdaq.

Item 11.Executive Compensation

The following table sets forth the compensation we paid for our fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 to (i) our Chief Executive Officer; (ii) each of our other executive officers whose compensation exceeded $100,000 on an annual basis; and (iii) up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under the forgoing clause (ii) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as an executive officer of our Company at the end of the last completed fiscal year (collectively, the “Named Officers”).

Summary Compensation Table


												Long-Term Compensation
		Annual Compensation
												Restricted			Securities
									Other Annual			Stock			Underlying
Name and				Salary		Bonus			Compensation			Awards			Options
Principal Position		Year		($)		($)			($)			*($)()**			(#)

Jack Friedman			2005		1,015,000		3,045,000			9,750	(2)		2,653,200	(3)		—
	Chairman and Chief		2004		990,000		1,980,000			9,750	(2)		1,578,000	(4)		—
	Executive Officer		2003		965,000		1,327,140	(1		) 9,000	(2)		2,524,800	(5)		—
Stephen G. Berman			2005		1,015,000		3,045,000			7,000	(2)		2,653,200	(3)		—
	Chief Operating Officer,		2004		990,000		1,980,000			6,500	(2)		1,578,000	(4)		—
	President and Secretary		2003		965,000		1,327,140	(1		) 6,000	(2)		2,524,800	(5)		—
Joel M. Bennett			2005		340,000		340,000			7,000	(2)		—			—
	Executive Vice President and		2004		320,000		300,000			6,500	(2)		—			—
	Chief Financial Officer		2003		300,000		—			6,000	(2)		1,262,400	(6)		—


	*	The shares of restricted stock referenced in this column were all issued pursuant to the 2002 Plan. The total number of restricted shares issued under the 2002 Plan that were outstanding at December 31, 2005 was 1,481,630 shares. Such shares had an aggregate value of $31,025,332, representing the product of (a) 1,481,630 shares, multiplied by (b) $20.94, the closing price of our common stock on December 30, 2005, as reported by Nasdaq.


(1)	On March 31, 2005, we restated the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, which included our financial statements for 2003 and 2002, to account for the acquisition of Toymax, Trendmasters and P&M Products in accordance with paragraph 39 of SFAS 141 (the “Restatement”). Specifically, a portion of the purchase price for each of these transactions has now been allocated to acquired product rights and other intangible assets other than goodwill. The Restatement had the effect of reducing our income before provision for income taxes and minority interest (“pre-tax income”) for both 2003 and 2002. The bonuses paid to Messrs. Friedman and Berman in 2003 and 2002 were determined based upon our pre-tax income for those periods. After due consideration and evaluation of the employment agreements of Messrs. Friedman and Berman and all other relevant agreements, regulatory issues and other pertinent factors, the Board (and the Compensation Committee thereof) determined that the Restatement and the attendant reduction in our pre-tax income should have no impact on the bonuses paid to Messrs. Friedman and Berman for 2003 and 2002.

(2)	Represents matching contributions made by us to the Named Officer’s 401(k) defined contribution plan. See “— Employee Pension Plan,” infra.

(3)	Represents the product of (a) 120,000 shares of restricted stock multiplied by (b) $22.11, the last sales price of our common stock, as reported by Nasdaq on January 1, 2005, the date the shares were granted, all of which vested on January 1, 2006.


(4)	Represents the product of (a) 120,000 shares of restricted stock multiplied by (b) $13.15, the last sales price of our common stock, as reported by Nasdaq on January 1, 2004, the date the shares were granted, all of which vested on January 1, 2005.

(5)	Represents the product of (a) 240,000 shares of restricted stock multiplied by (b) $10.52, the closing price of our common stock, as reported by Nasdaq, on March 27, 2003, the date the shares were granted, all of which vested on January 1, 2004.

(6)	Represents the product of (a) 120,000 shares of restricted stock multiplied by (b) $10.52, the closing price of our common stock, as reported by Nasdaq, on March 27, 2003, the date the shares were granted, which vested as follows: 60,000 shares on each of January 1, 2004 and 2005.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding options exercised and exercisable during 2005, and the value of options held as of December 31, 2005 by the Named Officers:

Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises in Last Fiscal Year

and Fiscal Year End Option/SAR Values


					Number of Securities				Value of Unexercised
					Underlying Unexercised				In-the-Money
	Shares				Options/SARs				Options/SARs
	Acquired				at Fiscal Year End				at Fiscal Year End(1)
	on		Value
Name	Exercise (#)		Realized(2)		Exercisable		Unexercisable		Exercisable		Unexercisable

Jack Friedman		163,299	$	1,431,897		141,455		52,500	$	822,172	$	246,225
Stephen G. Berman		257,083		2,908,526		141,455		52,500		822,172		246,225
Joel M. Bennett		20,333		305,201		78,870		6,000		913,187		28,140


(1)	The product of (x) the difference between $20.94 (the closing sale price of the common stock on December 30, 2005) and the aggregate exercise price of such options, multiplied by (y) the number of unexercised options.

(2)	Represents the product of (x) the difference between the closing sale price of the common stock on the date of exercise less the exercise price, multiplied by (y) the number of shares acquired on exercise.

Compensation of Directors

On every January 1, each of ournon-employee directors receives (i) a cash stipend of $30,000 for serving on the Board, (ii) $1,000 for each meeting attended (whether in person or by telephone), and (iii) a grant of restricted shares of our common stock valued at $121,000 (using a per share value equal to the average closing price of our common stock for the last ten trading days of December in the year preceding the grant date). Directors are also reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings.

On every January 1, the Chairman of the Audit Committee receives a cash stipend of $25,000 for serving in such capacity and the Chairmen of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee each receive cash stipends of $10,000 for serving in such capacities.

Newly-elected non-employee directors will receive a portion of the foregoing annual consideration, pro rated according to the portion of the year in which they serve in such capacity.

Employment Agreements and Termination of Employment Arrangements

In March 2003 we amended and restated our employment agreements with each of the Named Officers.

Mr. Friedman’s amended and restated employment agreement, pursuant to which he serves as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, provides for an annual base salary in 2006 of $1,040,000. Mr. Friedman’s agreement expires December 31, 2010. His base salary is subject to annual increases determined by our Board of Directors, but in an amount not less than $25,000 per annum. For our fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Mr. Friedman received a bonus of $3,045,000. For each fiscal year between 2006 through 2010, Mr. Friedman’s bonus will depend on our achieving certain earnings per share growth targets, with such earnings per share growth targets to be determined annually by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. Depending on the levels of earnings per share growth that we achieve in each fiscal year, Mr. Friedman will receive an annual bonus from 0% to up to 200% of his base salary. This bonus will be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan. In addition, in consideration for modifying and replacing the pre-tax income formula provided in his prior employment agreement for determining his annual bonus, and for entering into the amended employment agreement, Mr. Friedman was granted the right to be issued an aggregate of 1,080,000 shares of restricted stock. The first tranche of restricted stock, totaling 240,000 shares, was granted at the time the agreement became effective, and 120,000 shares were granted on each of January 1, 2004, 2005 and 2006 (or 360,000 shares in the aggregate). In each subsequent year of the employment agreement term, Mr. Friedman will receive 120,000 shares of restricted stock. The grant of these shares is in accordance with our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, and the vesting of each tranche of restricted stock is subject to our achieving pre-tax income in excess of $2,000,000 in the fiscal year that the grant is made. Each tranche of restricted stock granted or to be granted from January 1, 2004 through January 1, 2008 is subject to a two-year vesting period, which may be accelerated to one year if we achieve certain earnings per share growth targets. Each tranche of restricted stock to be granted thereafter through January 1, 2010, is subject to a one-year vesting period. Finally, the agreement provides Mr. Friedman with the opportunity, commencing at age 67, to retire and receive a single-life annuity retirement payment equal to $975,000 a year for a period of 10 years, or in the event of his death during such retirement period, his estate will receive a death benefit equal to the difference between $2,925,000 and any prior retirement benefits previously paid to him; provided, however, that Mr. Friedman must agree to serve as Chairman Emeritus of our Board of Directors, if requested to do so by such Board.

Mr. Berman’s amended and restated employment agreement, pursuant to which he serves as our President and Chief Operating Officer, provides for an annual base salary in 2006 of $1,040,000. Mr. Berman’s agreement expires December 31, 2010. His base salary is subject to annual increases determined by our Board of Directors, but in an amount not less than $25,000 per annum. For our fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Mr. Berman received a bonus of $3,045,000. For each fiscal year between 2006 through 2010, Mr. Berman’s bonus will depend on our achieving certain earnings per share growth targets, with such earnings per share growth targets to be determined annually by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. Depending on the levels of earnings per share growth that we achieve in each fiscal year, Mr. Berman will receive an annual bonus of from 0% to up to 200% of his base salary. This bonus will be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan. In addition, in consideration for modifying and replacing the pre-tax income formula provided in his prior employment agreement for determining his annual bonus, and for entering into the amended employment agreement, Mr. Berman was granted the right to be issued an aggregate of 1,080,000

shares of restricted stock. The first tranche of restricted stock, totaling 240,000 shares, was granted at the time the agreement became effective, and 120,000 shares were granted on each of January 1, 2004, 2005 and 2006 (or 360,000 shares in the aggregate). In each subsequent year of the employment agreement term, Mr. Berman will receive 120,000 shares of restricted stock. The grant of these shares is in accordance with our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, and the vesting of each tranche of restricted stock is subject to our achieving pre-tax income in excess of $2,000,000 in the fiscal year that the grant is made. Each tranche of restricted stock granted or to be granted from January 1, 2004 through January 1, 2008 is subject to a two-year vesting period, which may be accelerated to one year if we achieve certain earnings per share growth targets. Each tranche of restricted stock to be granted thereafter through January 1, 2010, is subject to a one-year vesting period.

Mr. Bennett’s amended and restated employment agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Bennett serves as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, expires December 31, 2006. Mr. Bennett’s annual base salary in 2006 is $360,000 and is subject to annual increases in an amount, not less than $20,000, determined by our Board of Directors. In addition, as consideration for relinquishing the prior formula for determining his annual bonus, and for entering into the amended agreement, Mr. Bennett was awarded at the time his agreement became effective 120,000 shares of restricted stock, 60,000 of which vested on each of January 1, 2004 and January 1, 2005. This grant of restricted stock was in accordance with our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan.

If we terminate Mr. Friedman’s, Mr. Berman’s or Mr. Bennett’s employment other than “for cause” or if such Named Officer resigns because of our material breach of the employment agreement or because we cause a material change in his employment, we are required to make a lump-sum severance payment in an amount equal to his base salary and bonus during the balance of the term of the employment agreement, based on his then applicable annual base salary and bonus. In the event of the termination of his employment under certain circumstances after a “Change of Control” (as defined in each employment agreement), we are required to make a one-time payment of an amount equal to 2.99 times of the “base amount” of such Named Officer determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The foregoing is only a summary of the material terms of our employment agreements with the Named Officers. For a complete description, copies of such agreements are annexed herein in their entirety as exhibits or are otherwise incorporated herein by reference.

Impact of Restatement on Compensation of Executive Officers

On March 31, 2005, we restated the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, which included our financial statements for 2003 and 2002, to account for the acquisition of Toymax, Trendmasters and P&M Products in accordance with paragraph 39 of SFAS 141 (the “Restatement”). Specifically, a portion of the purchase price for each of these transactions has now been allocated to acquired product rights and other intangible assets other than goodwill. The Restatement had the effect of reducing our income before provision for income taxes and minority interest (“pre-tax income”) for both 2003 and 2002. The bonuses paid to Messrs. Friedman and Berman in 2003 and 2002 were determined based upon our pre-tax income for those periods. After due consideration and evaluation of the employment agreements of Messrs. Friedman and Berman and all other relevant agreements, regulatory issues and other pertinent factors, the Board (and the Compensation Committee thereof) determined that the Restatement and the attendant reduction in our pre-tax income should have no impact on the bonuses paid to Messrs. Friedman and Berman for 2003 and 2002.

Employee Pension Plan

We sponsor for our U.S. employees (including the Named Officers), a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan provides that employees may defer up to 15% of their annual compensation, and that we will make a matching contribution equal to 50% of each employee’s deferral, up to 5% of the employee’s annual compensation. Our matching contributions, which vest equally over a five year period, totalled $0.3 million, $0.4 million and $0.5 million for 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

None of our executive officers has served as a director or member of a compensation committee (or other board committee performing equivalent functions) of any other entity, one of whose executive officers served as a director or a member of our Compensation Committee.


Item 12.	*Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters*

The following table sets forth certain information as of March 13, 2006 with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock by (1) each person known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of our common stock, (2) each of our directors, (3) each Named Officer, and (4) all our directors and executive officers as a group.


	Amount and
	Nature of			Percent of
Name and Address of	Beneficial			Outstanding
Beneficial Owner(1)(2)	Ownership(s)(3)			Shares(4)

Barclays Global Investors, N.A.		5,512,510	(5)		20.1	%
Third Avenue Management LLC		3,843,286	(6)		14.0
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.		2,285,767	(7)		8.3
FMR Corp.		1,804,161	(8)		6.6
American Century Companies, Inc.		1,400,420	(9)		5.1
Mellon Financial Corp.		1,376,115	(10)		5.0
AXA Financial, Inc.		1,351,652	(11)		4.9
Jack Friedman		974,343	(12)		3.5
Stephen G. Berman		742,669	(13)		2.7
Joel M. Bennett		201,773	(14)		*
Dan Almagor		36,686	(15)		*
David C. Blatte		90,232	(16)		*
Robert E. Glick		106,751	(17)		*
Michael G. Miller		97,376	(18)		*
Murray L. Skala		108,689	(19)		*
All directors and executive officers as a group (8 persons)		2,355,333	(20)		8.4	%


	*	Less than 1% of our outstanding shares.


	(1)	Unless otherwise indicated, such person’s address is c/o JAKKS Pacific, Inc., 22619 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California 90265.

	(2)	The number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by each person or entity is determined under the rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which the person or entity has sole or shared voting power or investment power. The percentage of our outstanding shares is calculated by including among the shares owned by such person any shares which such person


		or entity has the right to acquire within 60 days after March 13, 2006. The inclusion herein of any shares deemed beneficially owned does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership of such shares.

	(3)	Except as otherwise indicated, exercises sole voting power and sole investment power with respect to such shares.

	(4)	Does not include any shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of $98 million of our 4.625% convertible senior notes due 2023, initially convertible at the rate of 50 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount at issuance of the notes (but subject to adjustment under certain circumstances as described in the notes).

	(5)	The address of Barclays Global Investors, N.A. is 45 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Possesses sole voting power with respect to 5,059,042 of such shares and sole dispositive power with respect to all of such 5,512,510 shares. All the information presented in this Item with respect to this beneficial owner was extracted solely from the Schedule 13G/A filed on January 26, 2006.

	(6)	The address of Third Avenue Management LLC is 622 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Possesses sole voting power with respect to 3,758,242 of such shares and sole dispositive power with respect to all of such 3,843,286 shares. All the information presented in this Item with respect to this beneficial owner was extracted solely from the Schedule 13G/ A filed on February 15, 2006.

	(7)	The address of Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. is 1299 Ocean Avenue, 11th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401. All the information presented in this Item with respect to this beneficial owner was extracted solely from the Schedule 13G/ A filed on February 6, 2006.

	(8)	The address of FMR Corp. is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. All the information with respect to this beneficial owner was extracted solely from its Schedule 13G/A filed on February 14, 2006.

	(9)	The address of American Century Companies, Inc. is 4500 Main Street, 9th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64111. Possesses sole voting power with respect to 1,097,102 of such shares and sole dispositive power with respect to all of such 1,400,420 shares. All the information presented in this Item with respect to this beneficial owner was extracted solely from the Schedule 13G filed on February 14, 2006.


(10)	The address of Mellon Financial Corp. is One Mellon Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15258. Possesses sole voting power with respect to 1,132,220 of such shares and sole dispositive power with respect to 1,313,651 of such shares. All the information presented in this Item with respect to this beneficial owner was extracted solely from the Schedule 13G filed on February 15, 2006.

(11)	The address of AXA Financial, Inc. is 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104. Possesses sole voting power with respect to 596,831 of such shares and sole dispositive power with respect to all of such 1,351,652 shares. All the information presented in this Item with respect to this beneficial owner was extracted solely from the Schedule 13G filed on February 14, 2006.


(12)	Includes 3,186 shares held in trusts for the benefit of children of Mr. Friedman. Also includes 141,455 shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of options held by Mr. Friedman. Also includes 120,000 shares of common stock issued on January 1, 2006 pursuant to the terms of Mr. Friedman’s January 1, 2003 Employment Agreement, which shares are further subject to the terms of our January 1, 2006 Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Mr. Friedman (the “Friedman Agreement”). The Friedman Agreement provides that Mr. Friedman will forfeit his rights to all 120,000 shares unless certain


	conditions precedent are met prior to January 1, 2007, including the condition that our Pre-Tax Income (as defined in the Friedman Agreement) for 2006 exceeds $2,000,000, whereupon the forfeited shares will become authorized but unissued shares of our common stock. The Friedman Agreement further prohibits Mr. Friedman from selling, assigning, transferring, pledging or otherwise encumbering (a) 60,000 of the 120,000 shares prior to January 1, 2007 and (b) the remaining 60,000 shares prior to January 1, 2008; provided, however, that if our Pre-Tax Income for 2006 exceeds $2,000,000 and our Adjusted EPS Growth (as defined in the Friedman Agreement) for 2006 increases by certain percentages as set forth in the Friedman Agreement, the vesting of some or all of the 60,000 shares that would otherwise vest on January 1, 2008 will be accelerated to the date the Adjusted EPS Growth is determined.

(13)	Includes 141,455 shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of options held by Mr. Berman. Also includes 120,000 shares of common stock issued on January 1, 2006 pursuant to the terms of Mr. Berman’s January 1, 2003 Employment Agreement, which shares are further subject to the terms of our January 1, 2006 Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Mr. Berman (the “Berman Agreement”). The Berman Agreement provides that Mr. Berman will forfeit his rights to all 120,000 shares unless certain conditions precedent are met prior to January 1, 2007, including the condition that our Pre-Tax Income (as defined in the Berman Agreement) for 2006 exceeds $2,000,000, whereupon the forfeited shares will become authorized but unissued shares of our common stock. The Berman Agreement further prohibits Mr. Berman from selling, assigning, transferring, pledging or otherwise encumbering (a) 60,000 of the 120,000 shares prior to January 1, 2007 and (b) the remaining 60,000 shares prior to January 1, 2008; provided, however, that if our Pre-Tax Income for 2006 exceeds $2,000,000 and our Adjusted EPS Growth (as defined in the Berman Agreement) for 2006 increases by certain percentages as set forth in the Berman Agreement, the vesting of some or all of the 60,000 shares that would otherwise vest on January 1, 2008 will be accelerated to the date the Adjusted EPS Growth is determined.

(14)	Includes 78,870 shares which Mr. Bennett may purchase upon the exercise of certain stock options.

(15)	Includes 29,644 shares which Mr. Almagor may purchase upon the exercise of certain stock options and 7,042 shares of common stock issued pursuant to our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, pursuant to which 5,732 shares may not be sold, mortgaged, transferred or otherwise encumbered prior to January 1, 2007, respectively.

(16)	Includes 82,500 shares which Mr. Blatte may purchase upon the exercise of certain stock options and 7,732 shares of common stock issued pursuant to our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, pursuant to which 5,732 of such shares may not be sold, mortgaged, transferred or otherwise encumbered prior to January 1, 2007.

(17)	Includes 99,019 shares which Mr. Glick may purchase upon the exercise of certain stock options and 7,732 shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, pursuant to which 5,732 of such shares may not be sold, mortgaged, transferred or otherwise encumbered prior to January 1, 2007.

(18)	Includes 89,644 shares which Mr. Miller may purchase upon the exercise of certain stock options and 7,732 shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, pursuant to which 5,732 of such shares may not be sold, mortgaged, transferred or otherwise encumbered prior to January 1, 2007.

(19)	Includes 97,771 shares which Mr. Skala may purchase upon the exercise of certain stock options, 3,186 shares held by Mr. Skala as trustee under a trust for the benefit of


	Mr. Friedman’s minor child and 7,732 shares of common stock issued pursuant to our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, pursuant to which 5,732 of such shares may not be sold, mortgaged, transferred or otherwise encumbered prior to January 1, 2007.

(20)	Includes 3,186 shares held in a trust for the benefit of Mr. Friedman’s minor child and an aggregate of 760,358 shares which the directors and executive officers may purchase upon the exercise of certain stock options.

Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

One of our directors, Murray L. Skala, is a partner in the law firm of Feder, Kaszovitz, Isaacson, Weber, Skala, Bass & Rhine LLP, which has performed, and is expected to continue to perform, legal services for us. In 2005, we incurred approximately $2,755,768 for legal fees and $413,181 for reimbursable expenses payable to that firm. As of December 31, 2004 and 2005, legal fees and reimbursable expenses of $1,309,829 and $975,538, respectively, were payable to this law firm.


Item 14.	*Principal Accountant Fees and Services.*

Before PKF is engaged by us to render audit or non-audit services, where required by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and/or Nasdaq, such engagement is approved by the Audit Committee. The following are the fees billed us by PKF for services rendered thereby during 2004 and 2005 (all of which having been pre-approved by the Audit Committee):


	2004		2005

Audit Fees	$	781,082	$	731,579
Audit Related Fees	$	182,797	$	36,249
Tax Fees	$	223,942	$	53,436
All Other Fees	$	215,360	$	12,180

Audit Feesconsist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements and the reviews of the financial statements included in our Forms 10-Q and for any other services that are normally provided by PKF in connection with our statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.

Audit Related Feesconsist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered for assurance and related services that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and were not otherwise included in Audit Fees.

Tax Feesconsist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. Included in such Tax Fees were fees for preparation of our tax returns, consultancy and advice on international and domestic tax structures and tax planning relating to our acquisition efforts.

All Other Feesconsist of the aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by PKF and not otherwise included in Audit Fees, Audit Related Fees or Tax Fees. Included in such Other Fees were fees for services rendered by PKF in connection with our private and public offerings conducted during such periods, as well as reviews related to our acquisition efforts.

Our Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of the non-audit services described above is compatible with maintaining PKF’s independence and determined that such services are appropriate.

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

(1) Financial Statements (included in Item 8):


	•	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

	•	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2004 and 2005

	•	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005

	•	Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005

	•	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005

	•	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005

	•	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(2) Financial Statement Schedules (included in Item 8)


	•	Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(3) Exhibits


Exhibit
Number		Description

3.1		Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (1)
3.2.1		By-Laws of the Company (2)
3.2.2		Amendment to By-Laws of the Company (3)
10.1.1		Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (4)
10.1.2		1999 Amendment to Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (5)
10.1.3		2000 Amendment to Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (6)
10.1.4		2001 Amendment to Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (7)
10.2		2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (8)
10.3		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Jack Friedman, dated as of March 26, 2003 (9)
10.4		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Stephen G. Berman dated as of March 26, 2003 (9)
10.5		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Joel M. Bennett, dated March 26, 2003 (9)
10.6		Office Lease dated November 18, 1999 between the Company and Winco Maliview Partners (10)
10.7		Lease dated as of November 21, 2000 between Grand Avenue Venture, LLC and JP Ferrero Parkway, Inc. (11)
10.8		Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (9)
14		Code of Ethics (12)
21		Subsidiaries of the Company (*)


Exhibit
Number		Description

31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Jack Friedman (*)
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Joel Bennett (*)
32.1		Section 1350 Certification of Jack Friedman (*)
32.2		Section 1350 Certification of Joel Bennett (*)


(1)	Filed previously as Appendix 2 to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed August 23, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

(2)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-2048-LA), effective May 1, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference.

(3)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-22583), effective May 1, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.

(4)	Filed previously as Appendix A to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed June 23, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference.

(5)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-90055), filed November 1, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference.

(6)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-40392), filed June 29, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.

(7)	Filed previously as Appendix B to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed June 11, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-101665), filed December 5, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

(9)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, filed March 31, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference.


(10)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, filed March 30, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.

(11)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, filed April 2, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

(12)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed March 15, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.


(*)	Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 15, 2006


	JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.


	By:	/s/JACK FRIEDMAN



	Jack Friedman
	Chairman and
	Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


Signature	Title	Date


/s/JACK FRIEDMAN Jack Friedman	Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)	March 15, 2006

/s/JOEL M. BENNETT Joel M. Bennett	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)	March 15, 2006

/s/STEPHEN G. BERMAN Stephen G. Berman	Director	March 15, 2006

/s/DAN ALMAGOR Dan Almagor	Director	March 15, 2006

/s/DAVID C. BLATTE David C. Blatte	Director	March 15, 2006

/s/ROBERT E. GLICK Robert E. Glick	Director	March 15, 2006

/s/MICHAEL G. MILLER Michael G. Miller	Director	March 15, 2006

/s/MURRAY L. SKALA Murray L. Skala	Director	March 15, 2006

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number		Description

3.1		Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (1)
3.2.1		By-Laws of the Company (2)
3.2.2		Amendment to By-Laws of the Company (3)
10.1.1		Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (4)
10.1.2		1999 Amendment to Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (5)
10.1.3		2000 Amendment to Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (6)
10.1.4		2001 Amendment to Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (7)
10.2		2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (8)
10.3		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Jack Friedman, dated as of March 26, 2003 (9)
10.4		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Stephen G. Berman dated as of March 26, 2003 (9)
10.5		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Joel M. Bennett, dated March 26, 2003 (9)
10.6		Office Lease dated November 18, 1999 between the Company and Winco Maliview Partners (10)
10.7		Lease dated as of November 21, 2000 between Grand Avenue Venture, LLC and JP Ferrero Parkway, Inc. (11)
10.8		Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (9)
14		Code of Ethics (12)
21		Subsidiaries of the Company (*)
31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Jack Friedman (*)
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Joel Bennett (*)
32.1		Section 1350 Certification of Jack Friedman (*)
32.2		Section 1350 Certification of Joel Bennett (*)


(1)	Filed previously as Appendix 2 to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed August 23, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

(2)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-2048-LA), effective May 1, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference.

(3)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-22583), effective May 1, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.

(4)	Filed previously as Appendix A to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed June 23, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference.

(5)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-90055), filed November 1, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference.

(6)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-40392), filed June 29, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.

(7)	Filed previously as Appendix B to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed June 11, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-101665), filed December 5, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.


(9)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, filed March 31, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference.


(10)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, filed March 30, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.

(11)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, filed April 2, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

(12)	Filed previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed March 15, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.


(*)	Filed herewith.

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