McFarlane Toys has been named the master toy partner for Wallace & Gromit -- The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, due out in October (see 'Wallace & Gromit Feature Set for 2005'). 

 

The film is being produced by property owner Aardman,and Dreamworks.  It's directed by Nick Park and Steve Box, and written by Park.  

 

A limited line will be released this fall; full production will begin in 2006.  McFarlane plans action figures, 3' figure playsets, and plush bean dolls. 
 
McFarlane has also acquired a license to produce a line of action figures based on Napoleon Dynamite.