Dodge & Toys for Tots Partner to Open Life-Sized Toy Box at the Minnesota State Fair

     Unique photo op of all-new 2006 Dodge Charger, One of America's
    favorite model cars, to be pieced together in under seven minutes

WHAT: Dodge is making a stop in at the Minneapolis area on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 during its cross country tour to open a giant toy box at the Minnesota State Fair. Dodge is getting a head start by collecting toys now that will be donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program and given to needy children in December for the holiday season.

During its stop, passerby can watch Dodge hobbyists use actual vehicle parts (tires, hood, doors, etc.) to construct a life-size model of the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger in less than seven minutes. The legendary muscle car is one of American's favorite cars, and returns to the streets this summer with an all-new design, both inside and out.

Consumers are encouraged to stop by the event and donate a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

  WHO:    On-site contact: Amber Briscoe, Exhibit Enterprises,
          phone: (917) 865-0765

  WHEN:   Saturday, September 3, 2005 and Sunday, September, 4, 2005
          9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (model
          builds occur on the hour)

  WHERE:  Minnesota State Fairgrounds
          Promo Plaza
          1265 North Snelling Avenue
          St. Paul, MN 55108

  DETAILS: Photo Opportunities:

TV media: If you want to participate in a Model Build for a live or taped story between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., please call Jeff Ormond at 586-945-3992

Print Media: Dodge hobbyists building Charger model, oversized model glue tube, paint jar and paint brush, Charger model set-up instructions and decal sheet, 6.1lL HEMI(R) engine stand.

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PRNewswire -- Aug. 29