Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D, better known as Dr. Toy, has designated WizKids Inc.'s Pirates of the Crimson Coast as one of  'Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Products of 2005.'  A respected author and consultant in the toy industry, Dr. Auerbach is also the creator of the first Website guide to buying toys.  Every summer Dr. Toy composes a list of the best games for children to play during the summer -- games chosen based on their educational and entertainment value, as well as their ability to help children develop new skills.

Pirates of the Crimson Coast is the first expansion for WizKid's category-creating Pirates of the Spanish Main Constructible Strategy Game.  The Pirates of the Crimson Coast packs (MSRP $3.99) each include all the pieces necessary to build two sailing ships or one sailing ship and one fort (see 'Wiz Kids Announces Early 2005 Releases').