McFarlane Toys Announces Licensing Agreement for Lara Croft

McFarlane Toys, a leader in the action figure collectibles category, proudly announces a landmark licensing agreement with Crystal Dynamics to bring the legendary Tomb Raider brand to life with an exciting new collection of Lara Croft action figures. This collaboration marks a new chapter for fans and collectors of one of gaming’s most beloved heroes. 

In celebration of the Tomb Raider franchise’s 30th anniversary, the inaugural release is a McFarlane Elite Edition Lara Croft, inspired by Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the highly anticipated AAA reimagining of the groundbreaking original 1996 game, currently in development by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog. This 7" scale figure will capture Lara in her classic look, complete with her signature weapons and accessories, providing fans with the definitive Lara Croft action figure to add to their collection. The figure will be timed to coincide with the game’s launch.

New Lara Croft On the Way

Crystal Dynamics®, a part of Square Enix Europe, today announced Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, a new game developed by Crystal Dynamics, which will be released via digital download in 2010.

"This is a really exciting project for Crystal Dynamics, we have created something completely new and very different to what people might be expecting," said Darrell Gallagher, General Manager of Crystal Dynamics. "Lara Croft is such an iconic character in videogames, with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light we have created what we believe is a truly original digital experience."

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will be shown strictly "behind closed doors" at this year's Game Developers Conference beginning on March 9th.

Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning studio located in San Francisco. Founded in 1992, the studio has created and developed key game franchises such as: Legacy of Kain®, Pandemonium®, Gex® and most recently the Tomb Raider® series.

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