Chocolate shell and plastic model treat Powerpodz adds a girls' range in October, with the launch of PopStars. Each pod contains a mini version of a member of pop bands Steps, A1, Five or Hear'say, complete with ratings' for categories such as hit singles. It also has tokens to claim a free model, as well as guidelines for games such as the PopStars Challenge. TV and press ads in teen/girl magazines are scheduled for the autumn. The new range builds on the boys' playground craze MicroStars footballers range. This launched in February and now now includes new season signings. Microstars ads hit TV screens next week. {{MARKETING - P&P }}