BUDK Announces Auction of Devil May Cry(R) 4's Red Queen Sword

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:00am EDT 

  ATLANTA, GA, Jun 26 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Fans of Devil May Cry(R) 4 have reason to rejoice this July. United
Cutlery(R), industry leader in fine licensed reproductions of weaponry,
has meticulously manufactured an authentic replica of the Red Queen
Sword, featured in the Capcom(R) video game for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION
3. BUDK, a United Cutlery(R) dealer, will be auctioning off Limited
Editions of the sword from numbers 1 to 100.

    "Capcom's primary goal in merchandising is to authentically extend the
experience of the game," said Germaine Gioia, Senior Vice President of
Licensing at Capcom(R). "United Cutlery has matched the sophistication of
one of our premiere titles, Devil May Cry(R), with a beautiful
reproduction of the Red Queen. We know our fans will be very pleased."

    "This sword is one of the most interesting and unique pieces we've ever
sold," says Clint Kadel, CEO and owner of BUDK. "It looks exactly like the
sword used in the game. Having the ability to auction the first 100
numbered pieces, BUDK is offering collectors a once in a lifetime
opportunity."

    Now's your chance to be Nero, the stylish action hero of Devil May Cry(R)
4, wielding your very own Red Queen to battle Agnus, Sanctus and the rest
of the baddies who try to destroy the city of Fortuna.

    A rare collectible for fans of the wildly popular game, creation of the
Red Queen sword replica was overseen by Master Weapon Designer Kit Rae and
stretches an impressive 42" overall in length with a 31 3/4" stainless
steel blade (false-edged, for safety purposes). The genuine leather
wrapped grip is surrounded by solid metal handle parts. Each sword is
individually serial numbered and includes a custom display plaque and
certificate of authenticity.

    Join in on the excitement! Here are the auction details and the link
to
register.


--  Pre-Registration begins June 29, 2009.
--  Auction officially begins Wednesday, July 1 at noon EDT and closes
    Monday, July 13 at 10:00pm EDT.
--  Registration fee is $280, and guarantees you one (1) Red Queen Sword
    including domestic shipping (international shipping will incur an
    additional charge).
    

    
For more details about the auction or to register, visit
http://www.budk.com/dmc4.

    More about the Red Queen

    This fully licensed adult collectible is straight out of the video game,
Devil May Cry(R) 4. The extremely popular game series offers players the
opportunity to battle demons using a variety of different weapons,
including this massive two-handed sword equipped with a super-charged
throttle which activates a fuel-injected system that covers the blade in
fuel, allowing it to ignite for a brief period of time. The sword was
created by Fortuna's Order of the Sword as part of a plan to battle and
defeat more powerful demons. The sword was given by the Order to Nero in
reward for his overwhelming skills in battle.

    The Red Queen Sword will be on display at the Capcom(R) booth during Comic
Con, July 23-26.

    About United Cutlery(R)

    With 28 years of branded experience, United Cutlery(R) continues to be the
leader in producing top quality licensed collectibles. United Cutlery(R)
strives to make knives and swords to the highest standards in the industry
with superior materials and workmanship that are a step above the cheap
imitations. In addition to Devil May Cry(R) 4, United Cutlery(R) is
currently licensed to manufacture products for GI Joe(R): Rise of Cobra,
God of War(R), KISS(R), Lynyrd Skynyrd(R), The Lord of the Rings(R), and
Highlander(R).

    About BUDK

    BUDK offers high-quality, direct-to-consumer swords, knives, medieval and
fantasy weaponry, air guns, and other collectible weapons. BUDK was
founded by Clint Kadel 20 years ago and has been a thriving success since.
BUDK distributes The BudK Catalog and operates the www.budk.com website.
For a free catalog or to view the entire BUDK product selection visit
their website.

    Devil May Cry and Capcom are registered trademarks of CAPCOM CO., LTD. All
other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.

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Contact:

Michelle Hampton
Vice President of Product Development
BUDK WORLDWIDE, INC.
229.985.1667 ext. 212

Angela Singletary
Gio Public Relations
612-309-1128

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