Raving Toy Maniac

March 27, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS 2013 GENERATIONS SERIES 02 (RUINATION) - CASE, SET
The latest assortment includes the Autobot components of Ruination. The Case includes Impactor, Twintwist, Topspin, Whirl and Roadbuster, along with Fall of Cybertron versions of Optimus Prime, Jazz and Shockwave, and is listed at $114.99. We also have the Set of 5 Ruination components listed, priced at $99.99.
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TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS DELUXE SERIES 04 - CASE, SET
This new Case assortment includes two each of Knockout, Vertebreak and Arcee, along with one each of Bumblebee and Starscream, and is listed at $114.99. We also have a Set of 3 listed (Knockout, Vertebreak and Arcee), priced at $51.99.

'THE WALKING DEAD' TV SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES
In Stores Now... And There Is No Escape!

Line Features Five New Figures from the Series' Third Season

Tempe, Ariz. - March 26, 2013 – Sunday night will bring the highly anticipated season 3 finale of AMC's The Walking Dead, and just in time for the event is McFarlane Toys newest line of AMC The Walking Dead TV action figures of Merle Dixon, Michonne, Autopsy Zombie, Michonne's Zombie Pet 1 and Pet 2.

Some of this season's most iconic characters and zombies have been immortalized by McFarlane Toys. This third figure line, in stores now showcases two new lethal zombie slayers, along with three more decaying zombies from the show.

Now lock your doors and grab your favorite brain-busting utensil, because you'll swear these figures are really coming to devour you!

March 2013 - Funko has announced a batch of POP! Movies vinyl figures based on Despicable Me 2.

Expect to see Gru, Agnes, Carl, Dave, and a "Mystery Villain" in stores around May 2nd.

In addition to the POP! Vinyl figures, there will also be 3D bookmarks featuring the Minions. The bookmarks should also be available around May 2nd.

BearChamp Limited Edition Tee by JC Rivera

March 2013 - Based on JC Rivera's numerous BearChamp customs and original creations, outsmART originals is proud to release this original design as part of our Designer Series Collection. Out of the ring and onto your back, this fighter will be screen printed on grey American Apparel Fine Jersey t-shirts and available for both men and women.

Shipping in Mid-April for only $20.00, reserve yours today and support this brute as he goes on to become the heavy weight champ of the world (or the woods)...

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Twitter: @OUTSMARTKEVIN

Carrie Fisher at Celebration Europe!

March 2013 - The original princess with an attitude, Carrie Fisher, is slated to appear at Celebration Europe this July 26-28 in Essen. Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, Fisher will be greeting fans and signing autographs in the Celebration Autograph Hall organized by Official Pix, and is scheduled to appear on stage for an interview and a question and answer session.

Fans at Celebration Europe can look forward to entertaining straight talk from Fisher on a number of topics, when she takes to the Celebration Stage with host Warwick Davis. Tickets are available now at http://www.starwarscelebration.eu/.

March 26, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here are some cool new items recently listed:

Legend of Zelda - Real Action Heroes (RAH) Link
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Dragon Ball Kai: Figuarts Zero Super Saiyan Son Goku Tamashii Web Exclusive
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15040&mode=re...

Cassettes - CST-03 & CTS-04 Boxbomber Set of B-Box & BirdBomber
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KFC10004&mode=re...

S.H. Figuarts Power Ranger Double Pack - Bouken Blue & Bouken Black Tamashii Web Exclusive
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15039&mode=re...

MP-13 Energon Cube Set For Masterpiece Soundwave
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G-04 Hunger Classics Weapon Upgrade Kit

ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST OFFERS LEGO® FANS WORLDWIDE A CHANCE TO PLACE THEIR OWN WORK IN THE UPCOMING 3D ANIMATED FEATURE, "THE LEGO MOVIE"

Entries are Eligible for a Score of Prizes, and One Grand Prize Winner's Creation Could Be Included in the 2014 Release

March 2013 - BURBANK, CA, - Beginning March 25, LEGO® fans registered worldwide on http://rebrick.com will have a one-of-a-kind, hands-on opportunity to take part in the growing excitement for "THE LEGO MOVIE" by creating a 15-30 second video clip based on its story, in the LEGO ReBrick Movie Competition. The winning video could be featured in the film, the first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO adventure, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, opening February 7, 2014.

Angry Birds™ Space Encounter Opens at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Comprehensive, Interactive Attraction is the First of its Kind in the United States

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., March 22, 2013 -- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – The internationally popular Angry Birds™ have landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a new mission in space.

Angry Birds Space Encounter, the first comprehensive, interactive Angry Birds attraction in the United States designed for people of all ages, opened today at the Visitor Complex. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex partnered with Rovio Entertainment, creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise, including Angry Birds Space, to bring the beloved characters to life.

March 2013 - Dark Horse has released these free printable paper doll and paper "in action figure" versions of Jai Nitz's Dream Thief.

Right-click on each image to save it to your computer to be able to print and play!

Pop culture expo set to debut Easter Weekend in Hershey

March 2013 - HERSHEY, Pa - Television stars, movie stars, antiques, collectibles and Elvis are just some of the attractions expected to be seen at the American Music & Pop Culture Expo.

The Expo is set to debut on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, at the Granada Avenue Gymnasium, 30 E. Granada Avenue in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The show will present the world of music, comics, movies, television, toys and more, with a showroom packed with over 100 exhibitor spaces.

Numerous vendors will be buying, selling and trading a variety of antique, vintage and popular culture collectibles, such as DVDs, posters, books, magazines, comics, trading cards, art, crafts, jewelry, apparel, toys, games, lunchboxes, advertising items, CDs, vinyl albums and singles, antique cash registers, jukeboxes, gumball machines, pinballs, and antique arcade games.

The event is being organized by USA Theatres, which operates a portable drive-in and outdoor movie theatre in Central Pennsylvania.