Forever Flashlight Selected for MTV Video Awards Gift Basket

August 29, 2002 – As the popularity of MTV’s Video Music Awards show grows, so does the competition for stylish and trendy products chosen for the gift baskets given to the star-studded presenters at this popular event. This year, the entertainers will never be in the dark again, as the Forever Flashlight from Excalibur Electronics has been included as part of the cool products in the basket.

The line up of performers and presenters for the “2002 MTV Video Music Awards” includes Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Justin Timberlake, Pink, The Hives, Ja Rule, Sheryl Crow, Ashanti, Eminem, The Vines, Nas, Shakira, and P.Diddy. Previously announced presenters include Brandy, James Gandolfini, Usher, Kirsten Dunst, Linkin Park, Brittany Murphy, P.O.D., Britney Spears, the final two American Idol contenders, Kylie Minogue, Nelly, Avril Lavigne, Enrique Iglesias, B2K, Johnny Knoxville, and the American Idol judges, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the “2002 MTV Video Music Awards” will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Thursday, August 29th at 8:00PM.

As its name says, the Forever Flashlight will last that long, forever. This flashlight uses the Faraday Principle of Electromagnetic Energy. Shaking the flashlight for 15-20 seconds is all it takes to produce a clear, bright light that will last 5-minutes and is visible for more than a mile. The light bulb is a super bright blue LED and never needs replacing. This amazing flashlight is guaranteed for life. In addition to never needing new batteries or a new bulb, this flashlight is waterproof and floats. The Forever Flashlight retails for $39.95 and can be found at retailers across the country or online at www.excaliburelectronics.com.