Aw, Dad, you’ve done a lot of great things, but you’re an old man now, and old people are useless.— Homer
Aw, Dad, you’ve done a lot of great things, but you’re an old man now, and old people are useless.— Homer
The Japanese soft drink C.C.Lemon, a carbonated lemonade, is now being offered in holiday-themed Simpsons bottles. The brand has previously offered Simpsons collectibles such as a lunchbox and bottle coolers as prizes. They are located at www.cclemon.com for more info.
Rocket USA announced that they will be releasing Simpsons Wind-Up Toys. These are the same people that are doing the Simpsons Tin Signs and other Tin Products (Duff Beer Can w/ Card, Tin Waste Basket... ). They are also the same people that have done such things as the Wind-Up Bender for Futurama. The new Homer Wind-Up will be 8 1/2 inches tall and will be available around February 2002 when it will be premiered in the NY International Toy Fair.
The Bradford Exchange, a company best known for its collector plates, is taking orders for a set of three ornaments inspired by the first Christmas episode of "The Simpsons." Further sets could follow every other month, the company says. However, in a letter to customers dated Dec. 14, Bradford apologized that its first set of Simpsons holiday oranments have been delayed and probably won't arrive for another "3-6 weeks," which puts delivery well after Christmas. The company blames the September terrorist attacks for delaying shipments to its distribution centers, "which in turn means we have been delayed in getting products to you."
A coupon insert in many Sunday newspapers across the United States on Oct. 14 featured a half-page advertisement for The Simpsons Illuminated Christmas Ornament Collection.
Each ornament is about 3-3/8 inches high and features a golden hanging cord, as well as a "certificate of authenticity." - Collecting Simpsons
Hungry Jack fast-food restaurants in Australia have just launched a new Simpsons promotion giving away with children's meals a set of four plastic toys you assemble like a jigsaw puzzle. Together they show a single scene of Simpsons family members at the beach. Homer with a seal, Bart Surfing, Maggie on Dolphin and Marge and Lisa in the sand.
Hey party people, recently my friend's show had a Simpsons Geek! Ok, well if you're wondering what I am talking about, I'm talking about Beat the Geeks, a new show on Comedy Central. One of the most recent geeks on the show was a Simpsons geek and yes, he did defend his championship.
Click Here to Watch the Clip. I must say that I even didn't know Krusty's daughter's name, the rest of the questions were fairly easy. OH YEAH! The picture you see is my friend J.Keith, the host of the show, and I am to the right with Dan Castellaneta to the left.
Just when you thought that school is only for nerds and their magical little boxes that can change grades, think again brainiac! A University is Michigan is offering a Philosophy and Religious course which features the Simpsons. Readings will include "The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer" by William Irwin, and "The Gospel According to The Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the Most Animated Family." One may not notice it but the Simpsons family does pray often, go to church every Sunday and cover many relgious and moral topics. These are just some of the thing discussed in the class.
Well people, while we here go sign up for the class, you can read the rest of the story here: Simpsons University Course
I don't know why but for some reason I found this very funny and informative at the same time. Maybe it's because here in the US we really don't give a rating toward... well... crackers. Maybe it's not such a bad idea. Well anyways, the Simpsons crackers get a 4/5 which is pretty darn good for a cracker if you ask us.
Check out the story here:Simpsons Crackers
Lisa's faith is falling by the wayside? But what will she choose: Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism? Find out on an all-new Simpsons holiday special with guest star Richard Gere!
This is the series' fifth Christmas episode, the last new episode of 2001, and the first episode under the new reign of returning head executive producer Al Jean debuts tonight on FOX at 8 PM ET.
Original artwork, autographs and blacklight cards are some of the great-sounding features of the second set of Simpsons trading cards due Jan. 9 from Inkworks.
This card series, dubbed "SimpsonsMania!," features a 72-card base set as well as "cool interactive subsets," according to a news release from Inkworks. Each pack contains seven cards and has a suggested retail price of $1.99. Look for display boxes with 36 packs to sell for $60 to $70.
While we haven't yet seen the Series II cards, the photos and descriptions from Inkworks offer hope they might be the best Simpsons trading cards ever produced.
-Collecting Simpsons!
WizardWorld.com, one of the top Simpsons Exclusive Toy sellers was recently acquired by 800American.com, which seems to be a eMall business. Whether or not the problems with the exclusives will stop or not based on the fact that the company is in the hands of new ownership is still unclear but Simpsons toy collectors are willing to give the NEW WizardWorld.com a try. Playmates has announced that it will send more exclusives through Wizard World, as well as Toys R Us, so collectors will have to wait till then to see how WizardWorld.com will handle the demand for the upcoming exclsuives.
