Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment And Moonshark Partner On Verticus, Lee's First Mobile Game
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2012 -- COMIKAZE EXPO —– Known the world over for his thrilling and genre-defining comic book characters, Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment, Inc. have partnered with mobile entertainment start-up Moonshark (http://www.moonshark.com) to create Verticus, an all-new action adventure mobile game. A sneak peek trailer of the game (http://bit.ly/R1FWvh) along with other information will be revealed exclusively today at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The game will be available for download to mobile devices later this fall.
ANDREW LINCOLN AND ADDITIONAL CAST MEMBERS OF THE WALKING DEAD TO APPEAR ON PANEL AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
Other Panelists Include Showrunner and Executive Producer Glenn Mazzara; Executive Producers Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd
Norwalk, CT, September 14, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) officials have confirmed that a high profile panel focusing on season three of AMC's hit television series The Walking Dead will take place at this year's pop culture extravaganza. Cast members including Andrew Lincoln will be joined by showrunner and executive producer Glenn Mazzara as well as executive producers Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd. Moderated by Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick, The Walking Dead panel, which will take place in the IGN Theater on Saturday, October 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, will include an exclusive clip from the premiere episode of season three.
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September 13, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - A note from CollectorDASH for Action Figures:
Get Organized with DASH for Action Figure Collectors
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Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-09-13 20:41September 13, 2012 - DC has a new contest online, The Comic Book Completionists' Sweepstakes.
There's only one prize in this contest... comic books! To be more specific, the official rules for the contest list the prize package as:
Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-09-13 17:31Grand Prize will consist of one (1) of each of the following items (hereinafter referred to as the "Grand Prize"). A full set of the September 2012 DC Comics titles ZERO (#0) issues, and a DC Comics: The New 52 Omnibus in hardcover. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") of the Grand Prize: one hundred and sixty-five dollars and no cents ($165).
Prize #16 of the 20 Big Prizes From K'NEX®
Enter for your chance to win an iPad3!
Hatfield, PA – September 2012 – K'NEX Brands, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to announce the launch of K'NEX'S "Win an iPad3" Sweepstakes. From September 12, 2012 at 9:00 am EST through September 27, 2012 at 3:59pm EST, K'NEX fans can enter for their chance to win an iPad3.
The 16GB iPad3 comes equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities and has an approximate retail value of $499. Prospective winners can enter once per day either through the K'NEX Facebook page (which links to the K'NEX 20th Anniversary Celebration page of the Knex.com website), or directly through KNEX.com. Contestants must be 18 years or older to enter. Please see official rules for details. http://www.knex.com/20thanniversary/20BigPrizes/ipad3.php
"We are happy to give back to our K'NEX fans who have shown such great support for us over the past twenty years," said K'NEX President and CEO Michael Araten.
Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-09-13 17:14HEROCLIX ONLINE INTRODUCES NEW FIGURE OF THE WEEK:
MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS MOVIE TEAM PACK
September 13, 2012 - Developers of HeroClix Online today announced an all new Figure of the Week program, featuring Marvel's The Avengers Movie Team Pack. The program introduces 12 new figures to the online game, three available per week starting today through October 10.
Check out the full schedule below:
Sept. 13-19: Volstagg, Hogun and Fandral
Sept. 20-26: Skrull General, Skrull Saboteur and Skrull Warrior
Sept. 27-Oct.3: Nick Fury, Black Widow and SHIELD Enforcer
Oct. 4-10: Johann Schmidt, HYDRA Footsoldier and HYDRA Technician
For more information on HeroClix Online, visit http://hco.heroclix.com.
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September 13, 2012 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.
- Nearly 140 Tragic Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Reported By Media In Summer 2012
- Bluestem Brands Recalls Range Rider Ride-on Toy Cars Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-09-13 16:42
September 13, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
Hi - We've just secured a domestic supplier for the Enterbay 1/4 Batman and Joker figures. Pricing has been reduced $75 from $449.99 to $374.99
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Takara Transformers - Shattered Glass Soundwave and Blaster
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3rd Party Toys - a variety of new items
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Figures Toy Company - KISS 8" and 12" Figures
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September 12, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
Autumn Sale!
Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel, DC & More on Sale! 4,000+ items on sale with 20% - 90% discounts.
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MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE CASTLE GRAYSKULL STATUE
This new piece by Icon Heroes is their take on Castle Grayskull. It stands 9.75" tall by 9" wide and 11" deep and has been completely detailed for all 360 degrees around. We have it listed at $114.99, $10 off the MSRP.
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PORTAL 2 APERTURE SCIENCE HANDHELD PORTAL REPLICA - CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE KIT
Submitted by News on Wed, 2012-09-12 14:39THE JAPAN FOUNDATION TO FEATURE FOUR GUESTS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
Yu Asakawa, Danny Choo, Kanae Muraki and Tara Knight to attend Courtesy of the Japan Foundation
Norwalk, CT, September 12, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is today proud to announce the Japan Foundation, an organization built to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries, will participate in this year's NYCC with three events and four guests, showcasing the popular culture of Japan in the heart of New York City. New York Comic Con takes place October 11 - 14, 2012 at NYC's Javits Center, and NYCC is honored to welcome the Japan Foundation's guests - Yu Asakawa, Danny Choo, Kanae Muraki and Tara Knight - to its roster of already-announced guests including Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Mignola, Christopher Lloyd, Joshua Gates and Anne Rice.
Submitted by News on Wed, 2012-09-12 13:55