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eFX to Release Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Press Release from eFX Inc

eFX Inc. will explore the mysteries of the deep, and of Walt Disney's haunting interpretation of Capt. Nemo's NAUTILUS, when it unveils its highly accurate, detailed collectible model of this iconic submarine from Disney's renowned adaptation of Jules Verne's epic 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.

The NAUTILUS is among the upcoming limited-edition collectibles from eFX that will preview at San Diego Comic-Con this July, and at the first-ever D23 Expo, Sept. 10-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Pre-orders are expected to be taken shortly after the D23 Expo, and the NAUTILUS is expected to ship in early 2010.

At an incredible four feet long, the approximately 1/45th scale NAUTILUS from eFX will offer extraordinary details, including internal and external lighting and re-creations of both the lush salon and the all-important wheelhouse, providing collectors with the opportunity to peer into the inner sanctum of this enormous underwater vessel.

Inspired by the remarkable, unforgettable designs of legendary Disney designer Harper Goff, the NAUTILUS from eFX combines the graceful elegance of the submarine's riveted exterior with incredibly accurate interior details never before offered by eFX in a high-end collectible of this type.

"20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA is truly one of the all-time classic adventure movies, and was a milestone for the Disney creative team," said Bryan Ono, president of eFX Inc. "The NAUTILUS is a Disney icon, and our artisans and engineers have been working overtime to develop this extraordinary re-creation."

Disney's interpretation of the NAUTILUS has attracted an enthusiastic fan base since the original release of the Walt Disney Pictures film version of 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA in 1954. This groundbreaking film presented the craft, described in Verne's novel as a "masterpiece containing masterpieces," as an exquisite piece of design, Victorian yet futuristic -- and instantly recognizable. The Disney version of the NAUTILUS has inspired theme park attractions around the globe, and the original, restored model used in the making of the film will be seen at the D23 Expo in the "Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives" exhibition.

The NAUTILUS from eFX is being hand-crafted from resin with machined and die-cast metal, and injection-molded ABS details. The edition size will be limited to no more than 500 pieces, and each NAUTILUS replica will come with a specially designed display base, numbered plaque and Certificate of Authenticity.

More details about eFX's current and upcoming collectibles can be found at www.efxcollectibles.com.

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