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Jakks and Marvel Auctioning Exclusive MARBS Marble Signed by Joe Simon
Proceeds from the auction will go to benefit Operation Smile.

Posted: 2009-09-01 Updated: 2009-09-09 12:00:07

Exclusive Captain America MARB signed by Joe Simon
JAKKS Pacific, Inc and Marvel Entertainment are auctioning off an exclusive, Limited Edition autographed Captain America MARBS marble on eBay! In addition, the top bidder will also receive a CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 variant cover, signed by Marvel artist and Editor-in-Chief, Joe Quesada. As part of the JAKKS Cares charitable giving program, 100% of the proceeds from the auction will benefit JAKKS longtime philanthropic partner, Operation Smile.

This is the only autographed JAKKS Captain America MARBS collectible for sale that has been signed by Joe Simon, co-creator of Captain America. This exclusive collectible is 1 of 500 MARBS marbles that were created.

The auction has already begun and runs until Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 3 p.m. (PST). Check out the auction on eBay right now and place a bid to win this one of a kind collectible and support a worthwhile charity! You can also go to www.marbs.com for full details.

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In celebration of JAKKS' newest launch in the line of MARBS marbles—Marvel Universe—JAKKS and Marvel are auctioning off a special autographed exclusive MARBS marble to support the efforts of Operation Smile, a global nonprofit organization whose mission is to mobilize a world of generous hearts to heal children's smiles and transform lives across the globe.

Founded in 1982, Operation Smile is a worldwide children's medical charity whose network of global volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults. Since its founding, Operation Smile volunteers have treated more than 130,000 children born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities and the organization has a presence in 51 countries. In addition to contributing free medical treatment, Operation Smile trains local medical professionals in its partner countries and leaves behind crucial equipment to lay the groundwork for long-term self-sufficiency.

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