Boy, have the D&D folks at Wizards of the Coast have gone contest-happy, or what?
Their latest competition lets fans design a set of Dungeons & Dragons-themed sneakers with a chance to win $1,000 and gamer swag.
 Archive for the 'Collecting' CategoryAdidasw: All Day I Dream About ‘Star Wars’?June 17th, 2009, 10:10 pm by Jayson Peters
The spring/summer 2010 Star Wars collection will begin appearing at select retailers in January. There will also be a fall/winter 2010 line. ‘Golden Age’ comics worth a mintMay 18th, 2009, 1:14 pm by Jayson Peters
ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOTrue to the spectrum of good vs. evil that defines most comic books, Free Comic Book Day has its own polar opposite. As The Associated Press reports, a Texas 78-year-old is auctioning off more than 100 comics he bought for 10 cents each at his neighborhod drug store as a kid. They’re expected to fetch half a million dollars. That’s what I call a good investment. The collection boasts the likes of “Batman” No. 1 and “Marvel Comics” No. 1. The most expensive comic - expected to clear $100,000 - is the scarce “Marvel Mystery Comics” No. 9, noted for its cover battle between the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. See also: Collectible ‘Star Trek’ gift cards at AMC TheatresApril 3rd, 2009, 10:58 am by Jayson Peters
The gift cards are available for $25 each in limited quantities at www.amctheatres.com or at theater box offices. Customers who purchase all four receive a free display kit while supplies last. Graphic novels 101March 27th, 2009, 9:51 pm by Chris "KeL" AdamsAfter seeing Watchmen, several of my non-comic book reading friends have expressed to me their surprise that a comic book could have a story like that. They were under the all-too-common belief that all comics are just guys in spandex punching each other and shooting lasers out of their eyes. After assuring them that there is much more out there, they’ve asked me for suggestions of where they should start. So here’s my list for those interested in checking out the world of graphic novels outside of the standard testosterone-fueled adolescent power fantasies. All of the titles listed below are available in collected editions at any bookstore or local comic shop. Atomic Comics in Chandler ignites lightsaber eventMarch 24th, 2009, 9:00 am by Jayson Peters‘Dexter’ action figure is fun for everyoneFebruary 25th, 2009, 11:11 am by Jayson Peters
Attention all you twisted Dexter fans out there: Entertainment Earth is taking preorders for an action figure based on your favorite sociopathic blood splatter analyst. Read the rest of this entry » LEGO, Disney in deal for ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Cars,’ ‘Prince of Persia’ kitsFebruary 17th, 2009, 10:32 pm by Jayson PetersFans of Disney and LEGOs should check out this recent story from Wired’s GeekDad blog:
Obama: Yes We Can … sell comic books!February 6th, 2009, 12:10 am by Jayson Peters
Marvel is seeking a fifth printing of Amazing Spider-Man #583, which contains a five-page story featuring President Barack Obama. Already in a fourth printing is IDW’s bio-comic Presidential Material: Barack Obama, which originally shipped in October, and the Savage Dragon book in which Erik Larsen had his protagonist endorse Obama for president. Speaking of Larsen, he will appear Feb. 25 at Atomic Comics’ Mesa location, 1120 S. Country Club Dr., No. 105, from 1 to 4 p.m. to sign copies of Savage Dragon. Joining him will be Rob Liefeld, who will sign Youngblood #8, sporting an Obama cover and containing a six-page backup by the series creator in which a fictitious President Obama announces his very first superhero initiative: an all-new, hand-picked Youngblood team leading to a May shipping relaunch as Liefeld takes over the artistic reins. Read more about the event in its flier at Atomic’s Web site. Atomic Comics’ Metrocenter store moving to new digsJanuary 30th, 2009, 12:03 am by Jayson PetersAtomic Comics’ location at Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix is moving from a rather depressing and lonely spot in the inner circle that surrounds the mall to a new location right on Peoria Avenue. Click through for a map that clearly illustrates the change. Read the rest of this entry » You’ve got ‘Star Trek’ in my Hot WheelsJanuary 20th, 2009, 8:00 am by Jayson Peters
The models are 1:50 scale and are available to pre-order from Entertainment Earth for $54.99 as a set of individually packaged ships. ‘Doctor Who’ toys riff on ‘Star Wars’ Galactic HeroesJanuary 16th, 2009, 8:55 am by Jayson Peters
The new Time Squad line from Character Options, the official toymaker of the BBC’s flagship sci-fi series Doctor Who, embraces the “deformed” style of cute little action figure that has been so popular in the last couple of years. And yes, they’ll fit right in with your … kids’ Star Wars Galactic Heroes figures and playsets from Hasbro. Time Squad figures will be available in both 2- and 5-pack sets with the 5-packs containing some unique figures. According to Action-Figure.com, The two-packs cost £4.99 and the five-packs cost £9.99 each, and they should be available from U.K. retailers by April. Source: The Doctor Who News Page
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Adidas Originals is working with Lucasfilm to fuse iconic Star Wars characters and scenes with classic footwear and apparel silhouettes:
Disney and LEGO are in plans to make millions of kids (not to mention quite a few grownups) very happy. They’ve 
Attention Star Trek collectors: Mattel is rolling out four die-cast vehicles in its Hot Wheels line this summer to celebrate the franchise and its return to the big screen May 8:
What a cute little Cyberman and Dalek! I’m sure they don’t have any interest in Cyber-converting or exterminating you.
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