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Nickelodeon Unveils New Generation Of Content For New Generation Of Kids At Annual Upfront Presentation

Joining Nick's Content Portfolio This Season Are: Animated Series Sanjay & Craig and Breadwinners; New Live-Action Series The Haunted Hathaways and The Thundermans; and Robust Preschool Lineup Including New Dora the Explorer Spin-Off

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2013 -- Nickelodeon today at its annual upfront previewed its strategy to serve the new generation of post-millennial kids; introduced a line-up of brand-new animated and live-action comedy series from new creative voices; outlined plans for new, innovative content development platforms; and presented a new slate of educational preschool programming. Hosted by Nickelodeon Group President Cyma Zarghami, the presentation was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Bleacher Creatures™ Announces the 2012-13 NHL Player Plush Collection Roster

Sidney Crosby, Gabriel Landeskog and T. J. Oshie Among NHL Players Added to Collection Available Now at BleacherCreatureToys.com and Shop.NHL.Com

K'NEX 2013 PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures

February 2013 - Introducing a new line of building toys inspired by the animated action comedy series "PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures," premiering on Disney XD this fall!

The new line combines the award-winning K'NEX building system with the stars of the new PAC-MAN cartoon like Cylindria, Spiral, Inky, Blinky, Pinky, Clyde and Pac.

The 2013 K'NEX PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures product line includes 7 SKUs:

PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: Mystery Figure Packs Series 1

K'NEX® Introduces 2 K'NEXmen™ Mystery Figures

Two Mystery Figures in Every Bag - What Figures Will You Get?

Hatfield, PA – February 2013 – K'NEX, the US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to introduce its first series of 2 K'NEXmen Mystery Figures. The new K'NEXmen figures feature jointed elbows and knees, and swivel waists and necks.

Recent winner of the 2013 Tillywig Best Creative Fun Award, the K'NEXmen Mystery Figure packs feature 16 different figures in this first series. Each set includes not one, but two, cool K'NEXmen figures! Young building fans will love collecting and building the figures across many themes including pirates, astronauts, pilots, race car drivers, zombies and more. Some figures are more elusive than others, so you never know who you might get! Compatible with all leading building sets. Suggested retail price $2.99. Ages 5+. Available now.

The award-winning 2 K'NEXmen building sets are available on http://knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

K'NEX Announces New Additions to its Line of The BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE Building Sets

Officially-Licensed Sets by K'NEX Allow Music Fans to Build Their Favorite Band

Hatfield, PA, February, 2013 – K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, is pleased to introduce 2 new additions to its popular The Beatles Yellow Submarine building set product line.

A pop culture force, The Beatles redefined music for their own generation and generations to come; they also redefined art, fashion and entertainment. The Beatles were responsible for several films that were well ahead of their time, including their only animated and most recognizable film, the animated classic - Yellow Submarine.

Frank Mysterio x outsmART originals: T-shirt Releases

February 2013 - Shipping March 20th are two colorful t-shirts from one of the more prolific designer toy customizers in Mexico, Frank Mysterio. With two completely different t-shirt designs, it is clear of the artist's ability to morph into various forms. One focuses on the world of the masked wrestling warriors - LUCHA LIBRE. Screen printed on black ultra cotton tees and available for both men and women, Frank's luchadore style has been seen on numerous custom designer toys of various platforms and now finally available in apparel form. Only $20.00 and shipping worldwide.

K'NEX Announces New Additions to the KISS Line of Building Sets

Officially-Licensed Sets by K'NEX Allow Music Fans to Build Hard Driving Rock Band

Hatfield, PA, February 2013 - K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, is pleased to introduce 2 additions to its monstrously successful line of KISS building sets. The new sets allow KISS collectors, rock fans and building enthusiasts to continue building and playing with characters from their favorite iconic rock band.

February 25, 2013 - Troops of Doom is 5 years old today, with 523 comics and 118 extra photos to date. The next five episodes will feature "Become a Troop of Doom" contests where readers can have a character named after them and have a recurring role in the comic.

Troops of Doom is an action figure webcomic featuring GI Joe battling Star Wars for Lego technology. Launched in February 2008 and updated as often as possible Monday to Friday. Check it out for a laugh.

http://www.troopsofdoomcomic.com

DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES EMERALD CITY COMICON 2013 SCHEDULE!

February 25, MILWAUKIE, OR - Dark Horse Comics is headed to the Pacific Northwest's foremost and fastest growing pop culture convention – Emerald City Comicon.

Join us for signings at booth #1102! Free comics and/or prints with each signing while supplies last. Please note that lines may be capped or tickets issued as needed; ask early about your favorite signings!

Comics, books, and collectibles will be available for purchase from Dark Horse or your favorite retailer.

DARK HORSE SIGNINGS & PANELS

Friday, March 1

2:30 p.m. Tyler Crook (B.P.R.D.)

3:30 p.m. Doug Sneyd (The Art of Doug Sneyd)

4:30 p.m. Superhero Signing: Frank Barbieri (Blackout), Francesco Francavilla (The Black Beetle), Michael Avon Oeming (The Victories), Josh Williamson (Captain Midnight)

6:00 p.m. Steve Lieber (Alabaster)

Klingon Disruptor Gets New Packaged Pics, Demo Video and Exclusive Variant!

February 25, 2013 - Is Diamond Select Toys defecting to the Klingon Empire? First they gave Star Trek fans two insanely detailed Klingon Bird of Prey electronic ships, now it's two electronic replicas of the Klingon disruptor!

With three different settings, the thumb trigger can activate single shot, rapid-fire and "disintegrate" sound effects, with a flickering red LED at the muzzle. The standard model is based on the weapon's appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation, but Action Figure Xpress will have an exclusive Star Trek III version of Commander Kruge's weapon of choice! Check out the packaging and the demonstration videos below!

Link to AFX-exclusive Kruge edition:
http://www.shopafx.com/afxexsttr3kl.html

Link to Standard edition demonstration: