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To enter this Promotion, you must agree to and abide by these Official Rules.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
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Sponsor: MTV Networks, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036.
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Administrator: LeadDog Marketing Group, Inc., 159 W. 25th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001.
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Eligibility: “The Great Nickelodeon Egg Hunt” ("Promotion") is open only to U.S. residents, who are between
3-12 years of age, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of the event. Any individuals (including but not
limited to employees, consultants, independent contractors, and interns) who have, within the past six months, performed services
for Sponsor, Toys“R”Us Delaware, Inc., LeadDog Marketing Group, Inc., any organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling,
administering, advertising or promoting the Promotion or supplying the prizes, and/or their respective parent, subsidiary,
affiliated and successor companies, and immediate family and household members of each such individuals, are not eligible to
enter, play or win a prize. "Immediate family members" shall mean parents, step-parents, children, step-children, siblings,
step-siblings, or spouses, regardless of where they live. "Household members" shall mean people who share the same residence
at least three months a year, whether related or not. Potential winners may be required to provide proof of U.S. residency
upon request prior to prize award. Void in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and where prohibited or restricted by law.
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How to Play: The Promotion will take place at participating Toys"R"Us stores on
3/15/08 between noon and 2pm local time ("Promotion Period"). The Promotion will end at 2pm or when all eggs have been
distributed, whichever occurs first. Each participating child may choose any two (2) of the four (4) Nickelodeon character
themed eggs ("egg") that will be available at designated areas within participating Toys"R"Us
stores during the Promotion Period (while supplies last). Maximum of two (2) eggs per child during the Promotion Period. To
play, open the plastic egg to find out if you are a winner. If you are a winner, your egg will contain a "Gold Ticket"
("game piece") indicating the prize you have won (subject to verification). If your egg does not contain a "Gold
Ticket", you did not win a prize, but you may enter the Second Chance Sweepstakes for a chance to win any available unclaimed
prizes. See Paragraph #6 for entry details. All non-winning eggs will contain a Nickelodeon themed temporary tattoo
sticker. Approximately 296,000 Nickelodeon character themed eggs will be distributed nationwide during the Promotion Period.
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To Claim a Prize: On a 3"x5" card, hand print the child's name and
birth date as well as the parent or legal guardian's name, your complete mailing address and phone number. Place your
original winning "Gold Ticket" in an envelope (make sure to make a copy for your records) with the
3"x5" card containing your contact information and mail (by certified mail, return receipt requested) to:
"The Great Nickelodeon Egg Hunt" Prize Claim, c/o LeadDog Marketing Group, 159 W. 25th St., 2nd Floor, New York,
NY 10001. Prize claims must be received by 4/8/08. Claims received after 4/8/08 are void. Winners will be confirmed by mail.
All claims are subject to verification and are void if the result of an error or if game piece is forged, reproduced,
not legitimately obtained, mutilated, incomplete, or otherwise in error or tampered with. Proof of mailing does not constitute
proof of delivery of a winning game piece. You are not a winner until your winning game piece has been verified by the
Administrator, an independent judging organization, in accordance with these Official Rules. Allow 6-8 weeks after validation
of game piece for delivery of prizes. Limit of one prize per person/immediate family/household (parent, children or siblings,
whether or not the individual lives in the same household). If more than one prize is claimed per person/immediate
family/household, highest level prize only will be awarded.
Verification: All game pieces are subject to verification. Game pieces are void and will be rejected
if they contain printing, typographical, mechanical or other errors or are otherwise printed/produced in error. Game pieces
are also void (and will be rejected) if not obtained through authorized, legitimate channels, or if any part is defective,
illegible, altered, duplicated, photocopied, reproduced, forged, counterfeited, defaced, mutilated or tampered with in any way
or if they contain or are the result of printing, digital, electronic, typographical, mechanical or other error. Game pieces
contain special anti-fraud security markings. The sole responsibility for any irregular game piece is replacement with
another randomly selected game piece, provided supplies last. Each game piece may only be submitted/redeemed once. Game pieces
submitted in any manner other than as stated in these Official Rules are void and will not be honored or returned. The sale
(via auction or otherwise), trading, transfer, assignment, combining or barter of any game piece is prohibited. Game
pieces have no cash value, and may not be purchased or redeemed for cash or credit. Game pieces may only be used in a manner
consistent with, and as stated in, these Official Rules; any other use (or attempted use) of game pieces constitutes fraud.
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Second Chance Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes"): To enter for a chance to win any unclaimed
prizes (if applicable), hand print your name, complete mailing address and phone number and date of birth on the official entry
form found at participating Toys"R"Us stores during the Promotion Period on The Great Nickelodeon Easter
Egg Hunt Clue Bag or on a piece of paper and mail your entry to: "The Great Nickelodeon Second Chance
Sweepstakes", c/o LeadDog Marketing Group, 159 W. 25th St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001. Entries must be received by
4/8/08. There is a limit of one entry per person and/or mailing address.
On or about 4/11/08, the Administrator will conduct a drawing from among all eligible entries received to award any Sweepstakes
prizes that remain unclaimed as of 4/9/08. Odds of winning in the Second Chance Sweepstakes will be determined by the number of
unclaimed prizes available and the number of eligible entries received.
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Prizes, Approximate Retail Values ("ARV") and Odds:
National Prize (1): The National Prize consists of a 3-day/2-night trip for the winner and up to three (3)
travel companions (one of which must be National Prize winner's parent or legal guardian) to the first Nick theme
park, Nickelodeon Universe® at Mall of America® in Minneapolis, MN. Trip includes four (4) round trip coach-class
tickets from the major U.S. gateway city airport closest to winner's residence to Minneapolis, MIN, a two (2) night stay
in one (1) standard hotel room (quadruple occupancy) of Sponsor's choice, four (4) one-day passes to Nickelodeon Universe
®, Underwater Adventures® Aquarium and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, and a $500 Toys"R"Us
Gift Card for the winner only.
If any of the National Prize winner's travel companions is a minor, such minor must travel with his or her parent or legal
guardian as one of the other travel companions (or at his/her sole expense) or travel with the written permission of such parent
or legal guardian in form and substance acceptable to Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event the National
Prize winner's residence is in or near Minneapolis (i.e., within approximately 150 miles of Minneapolis, MN, as determined by
Sponsor in its sole discretion), the prize will not include air transportation from National Prize winner's residence and no
substitution or compensation will be provided in lieu thereof. Ground transportation to and from the winner's residence will
not be provided as part of the overall travel package. Actual value of the trip will vary based on destination and point of
departure. All gratuities, additional transfers, taxes (including government taxes, Passenger Facility Charge or 9/11 Security
Fee), incidental expenses, telephone calls, fees or charges, travel insurance premiums, transportation and other expenses not
specified herein are the sole responsibility of the winner and his or her travel companions. Trip and travel insurance is not
included. Parent/legal guardian accompanying winner must comply with all hotel check-in requirements, including but not limited
to the presentation of a major credit card. Travel and hotel arrangements must be made through Sponsor, and the choice of an air
carrier and hotel will be at Sponsor's sole discretion. Travel must be taken within one year of winner
verification. Certain restrictions may apply. Sponsor reserves the right to structure travel route in its sole
discretion. Changes not permitted after ticket issue. Air tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable and are not valid for
upgrades and/or frequent flyer miles. All tickets are subject to the vagaries of flight variation, work stoppages, and schedule
or route changes. ;Toys"R"Us Gift Cards are subject to separate terms and conditions. The approximate
retail value ("ARV") of the National Prize is $6,000.00. Odds of winning 1:296,000.
Store Prize (582 total - 1 winner per participating Toys"R"Us store): Each Store Prize consists of one (1)
V-Tech Whiz Kid Learning System (Model#: 80-071900) with one (1) Dora Whiz Kid Software package and one (1) Cardinal Mini Game.
ARV of the Store Prize: $80.00 each. Odds of winning 1:509.
The total ARV of all prizes offered is $52,560.00. Commons (295,413): Each non-winning egg will include a
Nickelodeon themed temporary tattoo sticker. Cash value of tattoo sticker: 1/100 of 1¢. Any costs and incidentals not
specified herein are the winner's sole responsibility. No substitution or transfer of prize except with Sponsors' permission
or where required by law. Sponsor in its sole discretion may award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if advertised
prize is unavailable at time of awarding. Federal, state and local taxes, if any, are solely the responsibility of the winners.
National Prize winner will receive a 1099 tax form reflecting actual value of prize won. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. If
due to a printing, production or other error, more prizes are claimed than are intended to be awarded, only the indicated number
of prizes as stated in these Official Rules (which were previously not awarded) will be awarded in a random drawing from among
all verified and validated prize claims received. In no event will more than the stated number of prizes be awarded.
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National Prize Winner Verification: The parent/legal guardian of the potential National Prize winner
on behalf of the potential National Prize winner will be required to sign and return within 10 business days of receipt an
Affidavit of Eligibility, Release and Indemnification, and a Publicity Release where allowed by law. If the Affidavit of
Eligibility, Release and Indemnification and Publicity Release are not returned to Sponsor within the specified time period,
potential winner may be disqualified. If potential winner is disqualified for any reason, prize will not be awarded. National
Prize winner's travel companions (or the parent/legal guardian of such National Prize winner's travel companion if the
travel companion is a minor) must sign and return a liability and publicity release prior to ticketing of prize. Winner and his
or her travel companions must travel on the same itinerary (as set by Sponsor in its sole discretion) and possess all required
travel documents and identification.
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Conditions and Limitations of Liability: By participating, entrants agree to be bound by and abide by
these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor and Administrator, which shall be final and binding in all respects.
By participating in this Promotion, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Nickelodeon, Toys"R"Us Delaware,
Inc., LeadDog Marketing Group, Inc., their parent, subsidiary, affiliated and successor companies, advertising and promotion
agencies and prize suppliers, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, as well as
each of their respective successors, representatives and assigns (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all
actions, claims, injury, loss or damage arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, from participation in this Promotion
and/or acceptance or use of any prize. By entering, entrants also authorize the Released Parties to use their name, voice,
likeness, photograph, prize information, biographical data and city and state of residence in programming, advertising, trade
and/or promotional material or on a winner's list (if applicable) without compensation or notice, to the extent permitted by
law. Sponsor is not obligated to use any of the above mentioned information or materials, but may do so and may edit such
information or materials, at Sponsor's sole discretion, without further obligation or compensation. Force Majeure:
The failure of the Released Parties to comply with any provision of these Official Rules due to an act of God, hurricane, war,
fire, riot, earthquake, act of public enemies, actions of governmental authorities outside of the control of the Released Parties
(excepting compliance with applicable codes and regulations) or other force majeure event will not be considered a breach of these
Official Rules.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPONSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN
LAW, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ANY PRIZE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ITS QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
If for any reason the Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or
technical failures beyond Sponsor's control that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper
conduct of the Promotion, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion
and/or disqualify any individual who tampers with (or attempts to tamper with) the entry process/operation of the Promotion (or
any part thereof). Notice of cancellation/termination/ modification/suspension of Promotion will be posted at participating
Toys"R"Us locations. No responsibility is assumed for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect,
delay in operation, theft or destruction of Promotion pieces. In the event of termination, Sponsor reserves the right to award
any unclaimed prizes via the Second Chance Drawing referenced in Rule #6 above.
Entrants further agree not to knowingly damage or cause interruption of the Promotion and/or prevent others from participating in
the Promotion. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION VIOLATES CRIMINAL OR CIVIL
LAWS. IF SUCH AN ATTEMPT IS MADE OR AN INDIVIDUAL OTHERWISE ATTEMPTS TO DEFRAUD SPONSOR, SPONSOR MAY DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRANT
MAKING SUCH ATTEMPT AND SEEK DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW.
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Disputes: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of
action arising out of or connected with this Promotion or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any
form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or an appropriate
New York State Court; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred,
including costs associated with entering this Promotion, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3) under no circumstances will
entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and
consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages
multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and
enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the
Promotion shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to
any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the
application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.
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Winners List: For a list of prize winners, mail a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope to (VT
residents may omit return postage): "The Great Nickelodeon Egg Hunt Winner's", c/o LeadDog Marketing Group, 159 W. 25th Street,
2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001. Requests must be received no later than 4/30/08.
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