FROM:
Andrew J. Groveman   
Belz Enterprises
The Tower at Peabody Place
100 Peabody Place/Suite 1400
Memphis, TN 38103

CONTACT:       
Rubenstein Associates, Inc.
Public Relations, Tel: 212/843-8281
Sara Hubbard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MICHAEL DOULTON TO SHOW EXCLUSIVE ROYAL DOULTON FIGURES AT BELZ FACTORY OUTLET WORLD - LAS VEGAS ONE-DAY EVENT

LAS VEGAS -- Michael Doulton, international spokesperson for Royal Doulton, will be appearing at Belz Factory Outlet World - Las Vegas on Sunday, November 26 from noon to 4 p.m. to meet collectors, and personalize and showcase three tour-exclusive ceramic pieces. These pieces are only available at Michael’s 2000 event locations. And for the first time, Michael Doulton’s figures will be serial numbered.


As a fifth-generation descendant of the founder of Royal Doulton, Michael Doulton is in great demand throughout the world. His extensive knowledge of the company’s products enables him to enlighten collectors about the new and discontinued pieces.


"Susan" is the 2000 Michael Doulton figure of the year. At eight inches tall, Susan features a richly-colored traditional century costume with a flower-adorned hat. The figure was developed, with Michael’s close involvement, by modeler John Bromley.


Royal Doulton's Bunnykins collection is showcasing its first tour-exclusive figure. The "Morris Dancer," modeled by Shane Ridge, was inspired by English folklore and a dance popular since the 15th century.


The colorful "Garden Snail" paperweight is the third figure offered as a part of the Michael Doulton tour. At a height of only 2.6 inches, Garden Snail is produced in a limited edition of 4,500. Modeled by Robert Jefferson with decoration design by Tien Mahn Dinh, the shell features cobalt blue, iron reds and greens and a 22-carat gold accent.


Located on Las Vegas Boulevard, just south of the famous Las Vegas strip, Belz Factory Outlet world offers the finest in factory outlet shopping. Belz Factory Outlet World is 100% leased and home to famous name manufacturers such as Nike, Off 5th - Saks Fifth Avenue, Reebok, Speigel, Levi's, Waterford/Wedgewood, Lenox, Danskin, Nine West, The Greg Norman Collection and Fila.


Belz Factory Outlet World - Las Vegas is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.


Belz Enterprises is a leading developer and manager of factory outlet malls nationwide. With headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Belz is a multifaceted real estate company with more than 25 million square feet of developed property including more than 40 shopping complexes, ranging from community shopping centers to regional malls, lifestyle entertainment centers, as well as industrial/warehouse/distribution facilities and developments, office parks and corporate campuses, hotels such as the Peabody Hotels in Memphis and Orlando, and residential developments.
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