Tom Cruise Purple Cohen, stated "...it's well-known in the industry you don't mess with Tom Cruise. And so, that's all I can say. I'm sure his lawyers are on this like white on rice. But I'm sure he's actually not as affected by it as his lawyers are." Public relations writer Howard Bragman commented, "I can tell you Tom and his lawyers do not have a sense of humor. And messing with Tom Cruise's image is risky business, OK?" Representatives for Cruise were notified of the existence of the product by journalists for the "New York Daily News". Cruise has sought legal advice
Tom Nash (Home and Away) to film the show's 3,000th episode special in 2001. Tom was described as a sporty, good-looking guy, with an eye for the ladies. Squires called Tom "a very down-to-earth teenager who simply wants to find his own way in life." Tom liked to please his parents, although there was often tension between him and his father, who had high expectations for him. Tom became involved in a "shocking" relationship with local policewoman Terri Garner (Alyson Standen; Amelia Longhurst), who was much older than him. He later dated Justine Welles (Bree Desborough) and competed with his friend Vinnie Patterson (Ryan Kwanten)