In Partnership with Ducati, The Upriser RC Motorcycle Brings the
Thrill of Racing to a Smaller Scale
TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spin Master Corp.
(TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com), unveiled today the revolutionary
Upriser Ducati Panigale V4 Motorcycle built to wow motorcycle
enthusiasts, hobbyists and fans around the globe. Developed to be
the most technologically advanced RC bike ever created, the Upriser
Ducati Panigale V4 is designed by the makers of Air Hogs, the
innovative brand that defies gravity.
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"Partnering with an established premium brand like Ducati,
recognized for their style, sophistication and performance, takes
this RC motorcycle to the next level," said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master's Global President and
COO. "The Upriser Ducati Panigale V4 motorcycle is the epitome of
what Spin Master is known for – innovation and collaboration. What
started as an internal idea was then brought to life through this
unique partnership with Ducati, in collaboration with the Air Hogs
development team. The result is sleek style, superior performance
and extraordinary innovation."
"It has been amazing to see the enthusiasm and excitement that
Spin Master team has dedicated to this innovative RC motorcycle
project, as we share the same passion when developing our bikes,"
said Alessandro Cicognani, Ducati's
Licensing and Corporate Partnership Director. "We fell in love with
the product from the beginning and are happy to put our name on it.
The Upriser Ducati Panigale V4 possesses such a high level of
authenticity, technology and innovation: truly a small-scale
version of its namesake motorcycle!"
The Upriser Ducati Panigale V4 has a number of impressive
features, including superior back-wheel technology, allowing it to
balance at any speed, even while standing still. It can pop a
wheelie from standing still and then drive in any direction while
still holding the wheelie. More than four years in development, the
True Balance and Omni Wheel
technology allows the bike to reach impressive speeds of up to 20
kilometres per hour - equal to 180 kilometres per hour for its
scale. Master amazing drifts and stunts just like the real
motorcycle, using the shock absorbing suspension and high precision
digital steering technology that allows the bike to move in any
direction, including backwards.
The Upriser Ducati motorcycle will be available in select retail
locations worldwide beginning early this summer. Recommended for
age: 14+; MSRP: $149.99.
About Spin Master
Spin Master (TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com) is a leading global
children's entertainment company that creates, designs,
manufactures, licenses and markets a diversified portfolio of
innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. Spin
Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer®,
Bakugan®, Erector® by Meccano®, Hatchimals®, Air Hogs® and PAW
Patrol®. Since 2000, Spin Master has received 103 Toy of the Year
(TOTY) nominations with 28 wins across a variety of product
categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the
Year. To date, Spin Master has produced eight television series,
including the recently re-launched Bakugan Battle Brawlers and
current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160 countries
and territories globally. Spin Master has 28 offices and employs
over 1,700 people globally in Canada, United
States, Mexico,
France, Italy, United
Kingdom, Russia,
Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, the
Netherlands, China,
Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, and Australia.
About Ducati
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. - A Sole Shareholder Company - A
Company subject to the Management and Coordination activities of
AUDI AG
Founded in 1926, since 1946 Ducati has been manufacturing
sport-inspired motorcycles characterised by high-performance
Desmodromic engines, innovative design and cutting-edge technology.
With its factory located in Bologna's Borgo Panigale district, in
2016 Ducati celebrated 90 years since its foundation. The model
range covers several market segments with the following families:
Diavel, XDiavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport and
Panigale. In 2015 Ducati presented the Ducati Scrambler: a new
brand made of bikes, accessories and apparel that that stands out
for its creativity and self-expression. Ducati iconic motorcycles,
together with an extensive range of bike accessories and technical
and lifestyle apparel, are distributed in 90 countries worldwide.
In 2018 Ducati delivered 53,004 bikes to customers, consolidating
its sales over the 50,000-bike threshold for the fourth year
running. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike and MotoGP
World Championships. In Superbike, Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers'
titles and 14 Riders' titles. Ducati has been competing in MotoGP
since 2003, winning both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in
2007.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tammy Smitham, VP
of Global Communications and CSR, mediarelations@spinmaster.com