Silly customer. You cannot hurt a Twinkie!— Apu
Silly customer. You cannot hurt a Twinkie!— Apu
Hey fans, a few news updates for you out there. CNN has reviewed the new Simpsons Season 2 DVD, of course it got a great rating. Read the whole review by clicking here. Speaking of the Season 2 DVD, FOX has released an official site for the Simpsons DVD line-up. You can visit the official site, which features a lot of fun flash things, at http://www.thesimpsonsdvd.com/.
On a final note, more news of the Simpsons' books popping up in institutions of education and religion. The latest is a story in St. Louis where the school has adopted the Simpsons to make teaching religion more fun. Read the full story here.
Hey fans, we're still trying to get over Comic Con 2002 but we do have some more new and updates for you. On our last day there we decided to play with the good people from Wizards a game of Simpsons Trading Card Game. We found out it plays similar to the "Magic-type" card games but it's a little simpliar. The company is already planning on releasing 4 pre-made decks named after characters. We played with the Bart deck.
We also saw something very cool which we hope does make it to local supermarkets soon. You all remember those 25c machines that spit out those plastic globes with the toys in them. Well Tomy is planning on releasing a Simpsons globe set and machine (picture shown). The machine we saw takes $1 for one for a globe.
The show was all in all a blast. When we came back we found out a few things for you collectors. The first is the good news about the Bongo Series 1 set, they've hit your local KB Toys Store. The bad news is that the first wave is the ONLY wave to hit the KB's. That's right, Playmates and FOX has cancelled the set; so get them while they last!
Some more good news for you all is the Season 2 DVD is out and getting great reviews already, so if you haven't already done so buy your copy today. Also out in stores is the Target 9" series toys, those are flying off the shelves as well. We'll keep you informed about new products as we get the news.
Hey fans, just when you thought it was going to be a dull summer, Comic Con 2002 creeps up on you. What a show! Great previews and with it in the west coast, we got to go! Since this is a HUGE news item please just click the Read More to see the full article, images, rumors and news.
Hello again fellow collectors, have we got a great update for you based on the new Diamond catalog we just recieved. Remember, some of these items may not be out for a couple of months. The first item we have is the new Family Bendable figures. These figures range from 6.75 inches (Marge) to 2 inches (Maggie) tall. They can either be bought separately or as a set, BUT when you do get the set, it will include a bendable Santa's Little Helper, which is not shown in the picture.
Next on our list are these speciality market exclusives, the Homer Message Mate and the Homer Fridge Guard. The message mate reacts to the use of your TV remote with one of seven pre-recorded messages. Also, you can record your own messages if you wish. The fridge gaurd works within your fridge. Open the fridge to words from Homer every time. It includes a light sensor and six pre-recorded messages. Also when Homer has been in the fridge for a while his nose and fingers will turn blue to indicate the cold. 
Finally on our list of updates are these 3 Simpsons Wall Scrolls. These are huge wall scrolls that you can hang on your bare walls, featuring Bart on Skateboard, Lenny and Carl in the SNPP and Simpsons Unite with Nelson and Bart. Ok, we think we covered it all, we'll keep you updated as more info about these and other products comes out.
Harper Collins publishing has released the cover images of the upcoming Simpsons 2003 365-day Box Desk Calendar and 2003 Fun Wall Calendar. Currently you can find these items for pre-sale on such places like Amazon or probably your local book store.
As Yosemite Sam from the Looney Tunes' cartoons would say "Dang that Rabbit!". You'll probably hear a lot of that as the August 3rd issue of TV Guide hits the stands."In its August 3 issue (on newsstands Monday, July 29), TV Guide® magazine continues the 50th anniversary celebration of the TV Guide brand by naming the 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time. Bugs Bunny tops the list compiled by TV Guide editors, followed by Homer Simpson and the duo of Rocky and Bullwinkle. MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head share honors at number four, with The Grinch rounding out the top five." We demand a recount! Oh well, that screwy rabbit can win for now. The cover shown is actually 1 of 4 covers to be released, all 4 can be pruchased off the TV Guide website. Click here to read the full story at The Simpsons Archive.
Hey gamers, just got this great Press Release from Wizards of the Coast. Enjoy!
Leading Developer of Trading Card Games, Wizards of the Coast, And Fox Licensing & Merchandising Get Ready To Deal Simpsons Characters to Fans and Collectors
July 24, 2002 (Renton, Wash) - Wizards of the Coast, a developer and publisher of game-based entertainment products, and a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), today announced they have reached an agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising (Fox L&M) to produce and distribute a trading card game based on THE SIMPSONS, the longest running comedy currently in primetime. THE SIMPSONS, with more than 60 million worldwide weekly viewers and nearing a record 300 episodes, remains an anchor of FOX's Sunday night schedule.
THE SIMPSONS Trading Card Game (TCG) will be released in a series of four Theme Decks (MSRP $7.99) based on fan-favorite characters including Homer, Bart, Lisa, Mr. Burns and others, and in 11-card Booster Packs (MSRP $2.99). Each Theme Deck will contain 40-cards that contain character catch phrases and quotes ("Exxxcellent!"), as well as fun gameplay that fans and trading card game players have come to expect from Wizards of the Coast products.
THE SIMPSONS TCG, designed for 2 to 6 players, will feature 156 cards and will be available at retail stores nationwide in late 2002. Each player must have his or her own deck to get into the most challenging game in Springfield. The first player to score seven cards by maneuvering Springfield characters wins, using location, character and quote cards in the pre-made Theme Decks, by modifying decks with more cards from Boosters, or by creating own decks from the random cards in the Boosters. Players can do it any way they have to, building decks to bumble, trick, outsmart or scheme their way to victory! Click More below to continue story.
Hey fans, some news from all parts of the world for you.
Canada: A great video online for you guys from CBC News, Canada where they interview Dan Castellaneta and Yeardley Smith. Find out what their favorite episodes are and how they feel about the tour. Click Here to Watch the Video in Real Player.
Australia: The land down-under is getting some great Simpson items. Re-released Series 1 figures as well as the 9 inch exclusives have hit the shelves at local stores in Australia already while the USA still needs to wait atleast 1 more month before we get a chance to get the 9 inchers.
London: Rowan Williams, named Tuesday to lead the world's 70 million Anglicans as the next archbishop of Canterbury, admitted a fondness for "The Simpsons" praising the television show as "one of the most subtle pieces of propaganda around in the cause of sense, humility and virtue."
USA: Four episodes of Fox's "The Simpsons" swept the opening two hours in adults 18-49 on July 21 for the Weekly TV Nielsen ratings, leading into the 9 p.m. time-period premiere of "Malcolm in the Middle".
Hey fans, a really interesting and informative article written by the Portland Tribune has been released which features the stories of Matt Greoning's, the beloved creator of the Simpsons, past while growing up in Portland. This article has everything you ever wanted to know about Greoning and his past. They interview people like friends from High School to his own mother and talk about his rebelious childhood to his very beginings with comic books. The article also carries some very cool information such as "The name Homer came mostly from Groening’s late father but also from the lead character in a favorite book, “The Day of the Locust” by Nathanael West.", "Miss Hoover, Lisa’s second-grade teacher, is named after Groening’s first-grade teacher at Ainsworth Elementary School, Elizabeth Hoover, who recognized Groening’s drawing talent early after seeing his picture of a boat." and "Matt’s paternal grandfather is named Abraham, just like Grandpa Simpson". All this information AND more in this excellent article. Take some time and read the full story by clicking Here.
Some quick news from the 18th Annual TV Critics Association awards where the first ever Heritage award, designed to honor programming that's had a significant impact on society and pop culture, went to none other than our favorite show, The Simpsons. You can read the full story by clicking Here.
Get the full list of awards right here.
