Character Group To Launch Michael Jackson Collectible Figures

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Character Group PLC (CCT.LN), which designs, develops and distributes toys, games and giftware internationally, said Thursday its principal trading subsidiary Character Options Ltd plans to distribute a collection of official Michael Jackson dolls, adding that it expects to see sales mainly reflected in its 2011 financial year. MAIN FACTS: -The figures, which are to be distributed by Character Options in the U.K., will be launched in autumn from both retailers and collector's websites. -Shares closed Wednesday at 117.5 pence valuing the company at GBP31.01 million. -By Ian Walker, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9296; ian.walker@dowjones.com (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 15, 2010 02:58 ET (06:58 GMT)