Default! The two sweetest words in the English language!— Homer
Default! The two sweetest words in the English language!— Homer
According to a KPTV newscast, a Simpsons fan with too much time on his hands grafted a tobacco plant and a tomato plant and, ta-da: tomacco! Leaves and most likely the fruit (yes, tomato is a fruit technically) contain nicotine. Delicious AND deadly!" Read all the comments here.
Hey fans, thinking about getting some new keys for the house? Are you regular silver or gold color keys too dull for you? Well now you can have the Simpsons Groovy Keys. These keys have been around in the UK for a small period of time and have finally made their way to the US. Keys feature 2 designs for each of the 5 family members as well as a key that features all 5 on one key. You should be able to pick these up at your local locksmith. You can also view all the details on the official website of these keys by going here.
Hey fans, some new products out now at your local stores. First off we have the newest in the Chia line of Simpson characters, Chia Bart. Just as your Chia Homer is about to dry out on you, now you can have a brand new Chia Bart to join Homer for $16.99. Remember kids, "It's easy to do and fun to grow!". Big thanks to our numero uno outside reporter Joe for the picture and the heads up.
Next up for all you fans looking for something more for the kitchen is the Homer 3D mug. This mug, which goes for $9.99, is shaped in the form of Homer's head. It's pretty large and it cuts off at the upper lip to level off for its bottom. A very cool addition to any office lunch room or your own kitchen.
Hey fans, some updates for you regarding some products which we mentioned in the past. First off we have news that you can find the Bart Clip Game from the Hasbro company now in stores for $5.99. Next up we have the Simpsons Group Photo Game which can be found at your local SunCoast / Media Play stores for $14.99. The good part about picking up the game at these stores is it comes in a very cool Tin Box. While on the subject of SunCoast and Media Play, these stores also now carry the Simpsons Squishy Maker for $29.99 which is the same as the price of the product online. Finally for all you Lava Lamp fans, the very cool SNPP Lava Lamp from NECA is out as well and can be found at Spencers for $59.99. Yes, it is a bit pricey but it is also a very very cool item for all your hardcore collectors. Grab your credit cards and let's go shopping!
The Fox TV network is planning a major new wireless effort centered on one of television’s most well-known families—the Simpsons.
Homer, Marge and the rest of the cast of the hit animated series will soon make the jump to wireless, said Jim Beddows, Fox’s vice president of wireless entertainment. The company plans to sell a variety of “Simpsons”-themed wireless services, including ring tones, wallpapers and games, starting in the fourth quarter.
Fox worked with “Simpsons” writers and animators to create specialized content for its wireless offerings, Beddows said. The “Simpsons” wireless services will first be launched in Asian and European markets and are scheduled to be available in the United States sometime next year. The content will be organized around character locales, like Moe’s Bar, and will be updated monthly. Read the full story Here.
Over the years, the creators of the classic TV comedy "The Simpsons" have constantly poked fun at the show's massive merchandising empire. This time they're celebrating part of the marketing empire by swinging into Chico and promoting "The Simpsons" ninth annual Halloween comic book. To commemorate Bongo Comics' 10-year anniversary, three of its artists signed comic books and cartoon merchandise. They also drew sketches at Bat Comics on Saturday for a steady stream of eager fans.
The first comic book issue featuring "Simpsons" characters was published in January 1993. Ten years later, Bongo Comics publishes several titles that include Bart Simpson's favorite hero, "Radioactive Man," as well as original titles such as "Heroes Anonymous."
Although the comic book signing was a celebration of Bill Morrison's work from the last 10 years, when asked what the 10-year anniversary means to him, Morrison replied, "It makes me feel old." Read the full article Here.
Hey fans, The Simpsons Collectors Sector has an awesome new Magazine covering the World of Springfield during the Fall Mass Market Toy Expo 2003. In the magazine they carry great images of upcoming series. Here's what we can tell from the show.
Series 15:
Brandine, Handsome Moe, Comic Book Guy, Manjula, the Octoplets, and Deep Space Homer. The environment is the Power Plant Cafeteria with Frank Grimes. The mail-away will be a Stonecutter Wiggum figure.
Series 16:
Squishee-Bender Bart, Agnes Skinner, Devil Homer, Artie Ziff, Gary, and Benjamin & Doug. The environment is the Town Square with Jebediah Springfield. The mail-away is going to be a Stonecutter Lenny figure.
Series 17:
Ninja Bart, Richard & Lewis, Arnie Pie, Bigfoot Homer, Flying Hellfish Grampa, and Cecil Terwilliger. The environment is the Springfield Elementary School Playground with Janey.
Series 18:
Lindsey Naegle, Tuxedo Kang, Tuxedo Kodos, Uncle Moe, Sanjay, and Akira. The environment is the Flanders Rumpus Room with Maude Flanders.
Also starting in Series 16 collectors will get an added bonus in their figures. Each figure will have a mini pack-in figurine included. The mini-figure will be on a seperate, smaller blister card attached to the main blister card. See the sample card art for details.
The Magazine carries most images of the Series stated above and also carries images of the coming Re-Release Diorama Sets and Screamers. Check it out today!
Dan Castellaneta, who provides the voice of Homer Simpson on "The Simpsons," has been cast as TV mogul Aaron Spelling in NBC's movie about "Charlie's Angels," one of Spelling's best-known creations.
For the part, Castellaneta will don Spelling's signature turtleneck for "Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels' " - the show dubbed "jiggle TV" by critics during its run in the mid-'70s.
Spelling is also known for such TV shows as Dallas, Dynasty, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place and Models Inc. . Read the full story Here.
