RE-CAPTURE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS THIS WEEKEND AT THE CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO WITH CHICAGO PREMIERE OF “CAPTAIN CORNELIUS’ CARTOON LAGOON” Created by animation veterans from Nickelodeon, Disney, MTV Animation, WB Animation and The Jim Henson Company http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9GL646XfWo&feature=plcp “It’s like Mystery Science Theater 3000 for the kiddie set- more so for adult-sized kids- with this fun and hilarious show that makes fun of oldies but goodies, from Casper the Friendly Ghost to Popeye, Woody Woodpecker, Superman, Gumby and more.” Entertainment Tonight (online) CHICAGO,IL– (April 25, 2013) Cartoon Lagoon Studios announce the premiere Chicago screening of their Award-winning TV show,
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The Hunger Games Costume Tour Comes to C2E2 2013
THE HUNGER GAMES COSTUMES EXHIBIT TOUR COMES TO CHICAGO! Blacksparrow Auctions’ Hunger Games Costumes Exhibit Tour arrives at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) this weekend from April 26-28 at McCormick Place. The Exhibit will be at Booth #1209 and will feature original screen-worn costumes of Katniss, Peeta, Effie, Haymitch, Cinna, President Snow, Rue and many more. A special “Reaping” scene will be on full display to greet fans and attendees. As a C2E2 exclusive, Blacksparrow will unveil the “Fire Chariot” costume worn by Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence. The Hunger Games Costumes Exhibit Tour was previously seen in Seattle at
Continue readingFan Communities at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
Fan-Demonium! ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Firefly/Serenity,’ Cosplay Groups At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2 ‘Ghostbusters,’ LEGO Enthusiasts Also Add To The Festivites At Pennsylvania Convention Center NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2013 – Wizard World shows are all about the fan experience. Attendees needn’t be shocked if they run into scores of Wookiees, Captain Kirks, Kaylee Fryes or any other costumed characters, as enthusiasts of Star Wars, “Star Trek,” “Firefly”/Serenity and other cosplay groups are among the more than a dozen fan communities that will be roaming the floor at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con,
Continue readingHitch, Larroca, Yu, Layton Among Top Creators At Philadelphia Comic Con
Bryan Hitch, Salvador Larroca, Leinil Yu, Bob Layton, Yildiray Cinar, Barry Kitson Head Up 175+ Comics Creators At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2 Mico Suayan, Julian Totino Tedesco, Angel Unzueta, Michael Golden, Greg Horn, J.G. Jones Among Other Superstar Artists On Board At Pennsylvania Convention Center NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2013 – A superstar lineup of comics writers and artists, including such luminaries as Bryan Hitch(“Wolverine,” “Captain America”), Eisner Award winner Salvador Larroca (“Avengers vs. X-Men,” “Iron Man”), Leinil Yu (“Hulk,” “Superman: Birthright”), Bob Layton (“Avengers,” “Batman”), Yildiray Cinar (“Teen Titans,” “Action Comics”) and Barry Kitson (“Thor,” “Green Lantern”) will be among the more than
Continue readingHasbro Invites Kids and Fans to Create New Transformers Character
HASBRO INVITES KIDS AND FANS TO CREATE NEW TRANSFORMERS CHARACTER Opening Globally Today, the “Fan Built Bot” Poll Kicks-Off Celebration of the Iconic Brand’s 30th Anniversary by Allowing Fans to Create New Transformers Character Pawtucket, R.I. (April 18, 2013) — For the first time in history, the Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) TRANSFORMERS brand is inviting fans of all ages around the globe to help create a new TRANSFORMERS character that will be forever added to the TRANSFORMERS world. In anticipation of the TRANSFORMERS’ brand 30th anniversary in 2014, the “Fan Built Bot” Poll kicks off today, and will run through May 5th on TRANSFORMERS.com/vote. Hasbro invites
Continue readingPress Release: Vintage Toys & Pop Culture Auction at C2E2 April 28, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VINTAGE TOYS & POP CULTURE AUCTION APRIL 28 Iconic Toys, Comics and Original Artwork Los Angeles, April 9, 2013 Blacksparrow Auctions is pleased to announce the Vintage Toys & Pop Culture Auction, to be held at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on April 28, 2013 11am CT. The live auction features over 250 artifacts from popular culture as depicted in television, film, comics and children’s literature. A select variety of toys, comics and artwork from the auction catalog will be on display at C2E2. The featured items in the sale include the original 1978 Carbalon
Continue readingMezco to Create Figures Based on the Batman Classic TV Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mezco to Create Figures Based on the Batman Classic TV Series New York, NY – April 09, 2013 – Mezco Toys is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, to produce toys and vehicles based on the classic 1960’s Batman Classic TV Series. The Mez-Itz line will feature the likeness of the actors from the series such as Adam West and Burt Ward, famed for their iconic portrayals as the dynamic duo, Batman and Robin.
Continue readingMezco Toys: Living Dead Dolls Presents Universal Monsters: Dracula
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Living Dead Dolls Presents Universal Monsters: Dracula The children of the night…such music they make!- Dracula Dracula; one of the first Universal Monsters, and hands down the most famous vampire of all time. The king of the vampires is the latest addition to the Living Dead Dolls line. Damien Glonek, one of the trio who created the Living Dead Dolls says “Universal Monsters are the true foundation of the horror genre. Each has become a recognized character to people of all ages from all over the world and still seem as popular today as when their
Continue readingMezco Toyz: The Living Dead Dolls Series 25 Banner
The Living Dead Dolls Series 25 Banner This limited edition banner (edition TBD) is printed on durable 10 oz. vinyl, measures approximately 18″ x 36″ and is only available at Mezco Direct. Banners ship in April and are perfect for signing if you meet Mez, Ed, or Damien at a show! For more information visit: http://www.mezcotoyz.com/living-dead-dolls-series-25-banner About Mezco Toyz: Mezco Toyz LLC, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of toys and collectables for all ages. A design-driven company that continuously thinks outside the box, Mezco is a leader in collectable action figures, doll manufacturing and marketing. Creators of
Continue readingMezco Toyz Unleashes 15 inch Mega Scale Chucky
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mezco Toyz Unleashes 15 inch Mega Scale Chucky New York- “We’re friends to the end!” Of course, with Chucky as your friend, the end comes much sooner than you ever expected. Chucky, the homicidal doll that contains the spirit of Charles Lee Ray, a serial killer better known as “The Lakeshore Strangler,” is the latest perturbed plaything to be produced by Mezco Toyz. “Although our Chucky can certainly be played with and posed, he is more than just a collectible toy” says Mezco’s Mike Drake, “Our design team has spent countless hours examining reference material; from
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