Dec 5 2009
Four Door Media, Inc., designer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialized computer based products and accessories, today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with racing legend Carroll Shelby/Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc.
The company is now authorized to design its car-shaped, wireless and wired optical computer mouse products, Road Mice(TM) in the shape of Shelby's current and classic vehicles. With the new agreement, Four Door Media will develop and market various Shelby vehicle replicas such as the Shelby GT-500 and Shelby Cobra that function as computer mice or pointing devices.
"Consumer and retail feedback in Road Mice(TM) has been overwhelming, we are thrilled that automakers throughout the world have embraced the opportunity to have their cars at the fingertips of auto enthusiast's everywhere," says Dan Cwieka, Chief Executive Officer of Four Door Media. "Manufacturers worldwide are working with us because they are confident that we will protect their designs and replicate their automobiles with true craftsmanship and a keen eye for detail. We're excited that our initial success has given us the opportunity to expand our Road Mice(TM) and Car Mouse(TM) fleet with yet another one of the most prominent automakers in the industry today."
This agreement comes on the heels of the tremendous 2009 sales success of existing Road Mice(TM) and Car Mouse(TM) products. Carroll Shelby(TM) designs will be included in the 2010 product rollout that includes; Limited Editions, classic cars, trucks and racing products. Carroll Shelby designs will be included in a variety of sleek models from General Motors, Ford, Lamborghini, Nissan, Dodge, Jaguar and Chrysler.
Current and upcoming Road Mice(TM) makes and models include:
- Ford Mustang GT and Ford GT
- Chevrolet® Camaro® Concept, Corvette® Z06(TM)
- Dodge Challenger SRT8, Charger SRT8 and SRT8 Super Bee, and Viper SRT10
- Lamborghini Murcielago® and Reventon®
- Chrysler HEMI® 300C and PT Cruiser.
- Jaguar XKR®
These sleek car mouse designs feature the look of a replica automobile and the functionality of the best pointing devices on the market. Road Mice(TM) feature 800-dpi resolution for enhanced accuracy and precision, functioning headlights, smooth lines and rich coloring. With eye-catching colors, sleek body styles and high speed performance, customers can be confident that each new Road Mice(TM) model will feature the finest details of the car being replicated in order to put the manufacturer's brand message in the palm of consumers' hands.
All Road Mice(TM) models are PC and Mac compatible and are suitable for both desktops and laptops. Each car features an individual (VIN) serial number, and owners are encouraged to visit the Road Mice(TM) Title and Registration page to register and activate their product warranty and receive their unique title, free of charge.