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NEW YORK COMIC CON VIP AND 4-DAY TICKETS TO GO ON SALE AT 12 NOON TODAY

Officials Announce First Spotlight Guests for 2013 Show!

Norwalk, CT, March 14, 2013: New York Comic Con (NYCC) organizers have announced that VIP and 4-Day Tickets for the 2013 pop culture extravaganza in New York City will go on sale today, March 14, 2013 at 12 noon EDT. Officials note that due to the high volume Ticket sales for NYCC 2013 will be rolled out in waves. VIP and 4-Day Tickets are limited so Fans are encouraged to buy their Tickets early. Information about 3-Day and Single Day Ticket sales will be announced in the future. Press Registration for the 2013 show will be available in early summer. VIP and 4-Day Tickets for NYCC are available for purchase at http://www.NewYorkComicCon.com.

REVOLUTION BREWING TO CREATE BEER EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO (C2E2)

"Galaxy Hero" Beer to be Launched at Tap Room Party on April 4!

JFURY x outsmART originals: Original 4" Custom Munny & Tees

March 2013 - Still need an incentive to preorder one or both of JFURY's upcoming t-shirts from outsmART originals? Well take a gander at this original 4" custom Munny the artist is making available to one lucky customer to say 'thanks for the support.'

Just preorder one or both of his tees and you're automatically entered for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind custom Munny! Each shirt equals an entry and just $20 each - so come on over for a chance to win: http://outsmartoriginals.storenvy.com/

Facebook Official Page - http://www.facebook.com/OutsmartOriginals

Twitter: @OUTSMARTKEVIN

Marvel Select Nightcrawler Bamfs into New Packaging Photos!

March 2013 - With the Marvel Select line delivering hit figure after hit figure, Marvel toy collectors have eagerly awaited the next comic-style Select to come out from Diamond Select Toys. And it's almost here!

The offspring of a mutant and a demon, blue-furred acrobat Kurt Wagner has shown the signs of his mixed heritage since he was born, and sculptor Jean St. Jean has brought out the scarier aspects of the X-Men's resident teleporter in this new figure. Nightcrawler stands approximately 7 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, and he comes with a "bamf" cloud base, representing the purple cloud he leaves behind when he teleports.

Check out the new packaging below and pre-order him from your local comic shop, specialty store or your favorite online retailer! Shipping in April!

March 14, 2013 - 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.

- Stuart Weitzman Girls' Cha Cha Boots Recalled by Synclaire Brands Due to Fall Hazard

- BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard

- UNIQLO Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

- Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Walker Due to Choking Hazard

March 14, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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TETRA SQUADRON FIGURES
These seven new figures feature pre-earth tetrahedron styled vehicle modes. You can choose from Banshee, Rebelor, Prankstor, Smashor, Boostor, Requiem and Solarblast. These figures are currently BBTS Early Bird Exclusives, and are priced at $49.99 ($10 off the MSRP) until 3-19, so be sure to get your orders in before the price returns to $59.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Tetra%20Squadron

NEW DC ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH

Laser Pegs Toy Company Holding Bi-Monthly Giveaway for Schools and Special Education Programs

Laser Pegs, the ultimate toy for kids, is giving away products to two lucky Facebook fans' choice of school or special education program per month starting this week.

Sarasota, FL - March 12, 2013 - The popular and trendy toy company Laser Pegs is rolling out a new social media campaign where they will give away toy kits to special education programs or elementary schools. The giveaway will take place on the company's Facebook page, allowing fans to enter the name of their choice of school or program to receive the free kits. Two winners will be chosen each month. The giveaway starts this week and will continue through the spring months.

The U.S.S. Enterprise-E from Star Trek: Nemesis is in Stores Now!

March 2013 - We finally got in a production sample of Diamond Select Toys' new Star Trek: Nemesis edition of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E, so we thought we'd take some photos to show off the ship's paint job and lighting effects!

This new version of the E features a completely different paint scheme from DST's original model of the E, one that accurately reflects the ship's appearance in Nemesis. This edition also includes additional lighting effects, specifically on the ship's nacelles, which now light up for the first time. And of course, the ship includes the same authentic sound effects as well as dialogue featuring Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Check out the photos and video below!

Video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj43GAu8_4M

Emilio Garcia x outsmART originals: Skull Brain T-Shirt Release

March 2013 - SKULL BRAIN by EMILIO GARCIA

From the creator of the Jumping Brain Art Toy Figures and the globally popular Brain Pattern art style, comes the next evolutionary step, the SKULL BRAIN by Emilio Garcia. Originally debuting in Miami in 2012, these new art sculptures have taken the art world by storm.

Taken directly from Emilio Garcia's original designs, these new Skull Brain tees are screen printed on American Apparel Fine Jersey Style tees for superior comfort for both men and women. A small quantity of these shirts debuted at Hollywood’s Toy Art Gallery for the opening of the ARThropod Brain exhibit and now outsmART originals proudly offers a limited quantity to the world for just $29.99 each and shipping by the end of March.

March 12, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is info on more exciting new items just listed on BBTS:

Impossible Toys - Tetra Squadron - BBTS Early Bird Special - Order by 3/19 and Save $10 off the $59.99 MSRP! 7 Different Figures Available:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Tetra%20Squadron

DC Collectibles - 12 New Listings:

The New 52 Figure Two-Pack - The Flash Vs. Vibe
The New 52 Figure Two-Pack - Wonder Woman Vs. Katana
The New 52: Martian Manhunter Action Figure
Injustice: Aquaman & Black Adam 3.75" Two-Pack
Injustice: Nightwing & Superman 3.75" Two-Pack
Batman Arkham City Nightwing Statue
Batman Black And White Statue (Sean Murphy Version)
Batman Black And White Statue (Rafael Grampa Version)
Superman: The Man of Steel Statue (Rags Morales)
Superman: The Man of Steel Statue (Jim Lee)