09:16     PLAYMATES<00635> - Unusual volume movement                          

    The Stock Exchange has received a message from Playmates Holdings Limited 
    which is reproduced as follows:-                                          
                                                                              
    "This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong 
    Limited.                                                                  
                                                                              
    We have noted the recent increases in the trading volume of the           
    shares of the Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any      
    reasons for such increases.                                               
                                                                              
    We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to  
    intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under        
    rule 13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under   
    the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be of a     
    price-sensitive nature.                                                   
                                                                              
    Made by the order of Playmates Holdings Limited the Board of the directors
    of which, except for Mr. Ip Shu Wing, Charles who cannot be contacted at  
    the time of this announcement, individually and jointly accept            
    responsibility for the accuracy of this statement.                        
                                                                              
    As at the date hereof, the board of directors of the Company comprises the
    following directors:                                                      
                                                                              
    Executive Directors: Mr. Chan Chun Hoo, Thomas (Chairman); Mr. To Shu     
    Sing, Sidney                                                              
                                                                              
    Non-executive Directors: Mr. Ip Shu Wing, Charles; Mr. Tsim Tak Lung      
    (Deputy Chairman)                                                         
                                                                              
    Independent Non-executive Directors: Mr. Lee Peng Fei, Allen; Mr. Lo Kai  
    Yiu, Anthony; Mr. Yu Hon To, David                                        
                                                                              
                                                                              
    For & on behalf of                                                        
    Playmates Holdings Limited                                                
                                                                              
    Tracy Fong                                                                
    Company Secretary                                                         
                                                                              
    6 January 2005"