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HasbroToyShop's May 4th Sale

May 4, 2012 - Happy Star Wars Day!

We wanted to let you know that as part of Lucasfilm's official May the 4th celebration, Hasbro is proud to offer 20% off on all Star Wars products on HasbroToyShop.com* for today only!

This is a great chance to save on items like Star Wars Fighter Pods, Star Wars action figures, Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsabers and more!

For more information on how to save 20% on all Star Wars items today only on HasbroToyShop.com, click:
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/star-wars-may-the-fourth

Thanks, and May the 4th Be With You!

*Simply enter Promo Code SWFAN20

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20% Off STAR WARS Fan Day, One Day Only - May 4th

Hot Toys Thor, Funko Beatles, ParaNorman at Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store

May 4, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - a quick update on a few new items listed today

Hot Toys - Avengers - Thor - listed at $189.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10393&mode=re...

ParaNorman - new figures from Huckleberry
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2974&category=8640

The Beatles - Funko - Images released
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=funko+beatles

BigBadToyStore.com

StarWars.com: May the Fourth Be With You

Star Wars

May 2012 - Star Wars fans celebrate their favorite saga year-round, but May the 4th is a special day for everyone to feel the power of the Force. In honor of this holiday that fans have created, a galaxy of special events and can't-miss deals awaits to help commemorate this year's "Star Wars Day." Visit StarWars.com as May the 4th approaches for a list of specials.

eCards at StarWars.com

Keep in touch with family and friends with the newly launched StarWars.com eCards, featuring imagery from the saga as well as brand new art. If you've got something to say, say it with Star Wars. This inaugural set of cards includes an assortment specially made for May the 4th. Short of a hologram delivered by an astromech droid, they're the perfect Star Wars greeting.

Pit Droids App

The popular "Pit Droids" app game for iOS devices. This entire weekend (May 4, 2012 - May 6, 2012), Pit Droids is available for FREE!

Celebration VI is Coming

Shonen Jump Alpha Trivia Sweepstakes

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES SHONEN JUMP ALPHA TRIVIA SWEEPSTAKES

Everyone Is Invited To Enter Contest For A Chance To Win A Pair Of 4-Day Passes To 2012 San Diego Comic-Con

Shonen Jump Alpha Trivia

NURARIHYON NO MAGO © 2008 by Hiroshi Shiibashi/SHUEISHA Inc.

May 1, 2012 - VIZ Media invites manga fans to test their knowledge of the nation's leading digital manga magazine with a just-announced new online SHONEN JUMP ALPHA Trivia Sweepstakes Contest, running exclusively at http://www.sjalpha.com/sja-trivia-contest through May 23rd, 2012. No WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ALPHA membership is required to enter the contest.

New Outer Space Men Variants Up For Pre-Order

Tonight - May 3rd, 2012 - two upcoming Outer Space Men sets will be going up for pre-order at http://www.StoreHorsemen.com!

Outer Space Men Variants

INFINITY EDITION OUTER SPACE MEN WAVES 1&2 (2.Innocent:

These are slightly revised versions of AstroNautilus, Metamorpho, Inferno and Xodiac will go up for pre-order at 9:00pm EST on 5/3/2012 at Store Horsemen!

These new incarnations of the first four Outer Space Men that were released feature new paints and clear weapons and accessories that will bering each character closer to the original vision of OSM creator - Mel Birnkrant!

Each figure will come on its own unique collector friendly blister card for only $50.00 per set of four figures (plus shipping & handling charges).

Quantities are extremely limited and orders accidentally taken over the allotted total amount for sale will be cancelled. If this happens, those customers will be first in line to order the next re-run of Infinity Edition Waves 1&2.

Portal 2 Accessories & Collectibles at Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store

May 3, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi Everyone - we've received early information from Crowded Coop about 50+ brand new Portal 2 accessories and collectibles - images of some of these may not yet have been released before. Products include key chains, key caps, bags, iPhone covers, iPad case, backpacks, patches, scarf, totes, plush, lunchbox, signs, wristbands and more.

Here is a link to all 53 items:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2796&company=1379

BigBadToyStore.com

Avengers X-celeRacers Shoes for Kids

X-celeRacers Shoes

Stride Rite Gets Kids Ready For A Blockbuster Summer

LEXINGTON, Mass., May 2, 2012 -- Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG) brings blockbuster summer movie excitement to kids with the all-new X-celeRacers™ by Stride Rite® Marvel collection. Premiering at locations where Stride Rite shoes are sold, X-celeRacers inspires kids to be super -- to the Power of X -- with styles featuring their favorite Marvel Super Heroes including Iron Man, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man.

The new X-celeRacers sneaker features an X-tra fast strap with an adjustable closure for X-traordinary fit, X-Grip with a grooved outsole for X-treme traction, X-tra Flex with a lightweight outsole for X-ceptional agility and X-treme lightweight cushioning for comfort.

Men In Black 3 Inspired Frozen Treats Land At Baskin-Robbins Shops Nationwide

Men In Black 3 Inspired Frozen Treats Land At Baskin-Robbins Shops Nationwide

CANTON, Mass., April 30, 2012 -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is ready for the arrival of Men In Black™ 3 to the big screen on May 25. Beginning May 1, Baskin-Robbins, in partnership with Sony Pictures, brings the spirit of Men In Black 3 into participating Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide with a host of delicious frozen treats and promotions inspired by the blockbuster film franchise.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the buzz and excitement of Men In Black 3 to Baskin-Robbins guests," said John Costello, Chief Global Marketing and Innovation Officer at Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Baskin-Robbins. "This highly anticipated film is a great way to kick off the busy Baskin-Robbins summer ice cream season. We're delighted to work with Sony Pictures on this endeavor and celebrate the movie in fun and delicious ways."

Out of this World Menu Items

May 5: Free Comic Book Day

 Free Comic Book Day

National Free Comic Book Day Hits Saturday, May 5th;
Over 3.5 million comics to be given away free to comic shop customers

NEW YORK - May 2, 2012 - On May 5th, over two thousand comic book shops across North America and around the world will share the magic of comic books with their communities when they give out over 3.5 million comic books - free of charge - during Free Comic Book Day, which marks its eleventh anniversary this year.

There's literally a free comic book available for everyone's taste, including such favorites as The Avengers, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers... there's even a comic book on Animal Planet's The World's Most Dangerous Animals.

DST On Sale May 2: Marvel Minimates Series 44 and Halo Minimates Series 4

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May 2, 2012 - It's Wednesday again, which means it's time to visit Ye Olde Local Comic Booke Shoppe to pick up the latest releases. (It's also Free Comic Book Day, so some of those comics might not cost you a dime!) But besides comics, your local shop should also be getting in some sweet new Minimates from Diamond Select! Marvel Minimates Series 44, featuring some George Perez-style Avengers, and the Halo Series 4 Box Set, featuring Master Chief and Cortana, both hit stores today. If your local shop doesn't have them, order them today, or find an online retailer who can hook you up!

Find your closest comic shop at comicshoplocator.com! And get regular DST updates on Facebook and Twitter!

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