The first advertising promos for the Simpson's Collectors 2nd DVD set is already out. This advertisement, found in the UK release of Futurama's 1st DVD set shows proof that the set is still scheduled to be released in May of this year. We'll keep you updated.
We've gotten more rumors that has to do with the latest buzz circulating on this year's WoS Toys "R" Us exclusives. Main Street may yet come out in a larger version than seen in the most recent picture and with a second figure besides Crazy Old Man. Meanwhile, Treehouse of Horror 3 may have the Raven Bart figure dropped or replaced. A Clockwork Orange Bart has been ruled out however due to problems with Stanley Kubrick's estate.
More previews of new Simpson items are coming out. One of the most interesting ones to us is the new Itchy and Scratchy Lunch Box. This would be the 4th one released in its line.
Phish will make an appearance in the unknown state The Simpsons call home in an episode of the animated series scheduled for broadcast April 7, according to a Fox spokesperson. The group will perform "Run Like an Antelope" off 1991's Lawn Boy as well as a few bars of the Simpsons theme at a rally to decriminalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. - Simpsons Folder
Double-chocolate cookies from Queen's Biscuits in Denmark won't be arriving on U.S.A. shores anytime soon. The company has said that, despite initial interest, Wal-Mart and Costco passed on stocking these cookies packaged in colorful tins. However, they are available in Europe and Eastern Europe, including Russia. But, don't worry U.S. collectors, we're sure you'll see this item sometime soon on EBay.
Mariner Models is planning to release this replica model of the NewsCorp VO60 sailing yacht now competing in the Volvo Ocean Race. Images of Bart Simpson decorate the boat. The model will be 18" tall and retail for $60. Too bad none of us here can build models we still have the Heller models of Bart and Homer boxed.
Hey Simpsons fans, we've gotten hold of a the fully colored and complete Prom High School set which will be coming out soon. This pic and info about it was acquired due to the popular Toy Fare 2002 coming up in New York next week. We here would love to go but only dealers are allowed. Other things featured at the show will be the new slimmed down ( cost-effective ) Simpsons Main Street and the Wind-Up Homer and Krusty-In-the-Box from Rocket USA.
Rocket USA has announced that along with such items as the Wind-Up Homer, the puters and the Krusty-In-TheBox they will be releasing they will also be releasing a line of Die-Cast Simpsons figures. The above picture shows how these die-cast figures will look.
Ben Stiller plays a sugar company's CEO who draws Marge's ire after Springfield is declared the "World's Fattest Town."
A tribute in the credits are given to Ron Taylor, voice of Bleeding Gums Murphy, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 48.
"left">Universal Fun, a company that sells Rocket USA products has started a pre-Order for a limited edition of 6000 Wind-Up Homers with a Drumstick in Homer's other hand. This can only be bought at the Universal Fun website for $26.95, which is only $2 more than the original one. Supplies are LIMITED so don't wait till the last minute, as with any exclusive or limited numbered item, these WILL sell out! Here is the site you want to go to place an order: http://www.universalfun.com/dprod/?pid=1055