X0202 4 2007-12-27 0 0000739878 RUSS BERRIE & CO INC RUS 0001378979 Krueger Lauren 39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45 120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET NEW YORK NY 10036 1 0 0 0 Call Option (right to buy) 16.77 2007-12-27 4 A 0 15000 A 2017-12-27 Common Stock 15000 15000 D The Call Option listed in Table II ("Option") vests ratably over a five-year period commencing December 27, 2008. The reporting person is an employee of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. ("DESCO LP"). Under agreement with DESCO LP, the reporting person is deemed to hold the Option for the benefit of DESCO LP, and must exercise or otherwise dispose of the Option solely upon the direction of DESCO LP. DESCO LP is entitled to the shares of the Issuer due upon exercise. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the Option. No consideration was paid for the Option. /s/ Lauren Krueger 2008-01-04