Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. ("JAKKS” or the "Company”) (NASDAQ:JAKK) related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. The transaction is valued at approximately $670 million or $20 per share.

The investigation concerns whether the Board of Directors of JAKKS breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before agreeing to enter into the proposed transaction, and whether the Company has disclosed all material information to shareholders about the transaction. The Company has seen substantial recent growth. It’s share price has sky rocketed from $15.80 on September 17, 2010 to $21.04 on April 29, 2011. Further, at least one analyst has set a target price for the Company’s stock at $24.00.

If you are a shareholder of JAKKS, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll Free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.