"In every generation, there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer."

  The big winner of the Four Horsemen’s FANtastic Exclusive 2007 (http://www.FANtasticExclusive.com) was actually the smallest choice. Action figure fans had the chance to choose from three different sizes for the 7th Kingdom’s “Elephant Swordsman”, and they chose the smallest of the three – 8” to 9” tall.
The other two choices were 10” to 11” tall and 12” and taller. These sizes were chosen to represent the basic 6” scale of the Four Horsemen’s previous FANtastic Exclusive release, “Xetheus: Champion of Mynothecea”. 
 

 The Four Horsemen expect the next round of voting to begin early next week and will kick off with a discussion thread in the FANtastic Exclusive message boards that begins today. In the fourth round of voting, fans will once again get the chance to choose both the amount and style of articulation the “Elephant Swordsman” will be sporting. 
 
 Should he have the exact same amount of articulation as last year’s Xetheus? Maybe your idea is that the “Elephant Swordsman” needs more articulation since a swordsman would need to be quick and agile? Maybe you think the “Elephant Swordsman” doesn’t need as much articulation as some other figures because he’s a bulky, hulking elephant? Hey, now’s your chance. You tell us! 
 
 So, just drop by the FANtastic Exclusive message boards over the weekend, get in on the discussion, and let us know what you think. Then, early next week be sure to stop in again to vote for your articulation choices. 
 
 FANtastic Exclusive 2007. Your voice. Your toys. Your choice.
 

Harmony, PA (November 2, 2006): Online retailer Time and Space Toys has teamed with collectibles manufacturer NECA to sell hanging figures from the Rankin/Bass classic holiday TV special, The Year Without a Santa Claus. The figures, one each of the popular weather controlling (and often feuding) brothers, Heat Miser and Snow Miser, are two to three inches tall and come with a hanging hook and deccorative string for easy suspension and decoration this holiday season.

"These new Miser Brothers hanging
decorations will be ‘too much’ for your tree alone," says Time and Space Toys president Kevin Kriess. "These precious collectibles can be hung on your backpack, briefcase, keychain, ears, and rearview mirror too. As huge fans of
the Rankin/Bass library, we are super excited to be the exclusive retailer for this product."

The hanging figures will be sold as a set and will not be available at any other retail stores other than Time and Space Toys; they will be the only hanging ornamental figures produced based on The Year Without a Santa Claus. Time and Space Toys will also be carrying the entire NECA
product line based on the popular Miser Bros. TV special, including action figures, PVC figurines, bobblehead dolls, and plush dolls.

Time and Space Toys, family owned and operated, is an online retailer of high-quality, licensed toys and collectibles based on entertainment properties. Time and Space Toys has established itself as the leading web retailer of Rankin/Bass licensed merchandise, and recently became the home of the original screen stars of the Rankin/Bass classic, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." For more information visit www.timeandspacetoys.com.

Pop Culture Event Tour Prepares for Continued Success with Altered Schedule 2008 Schedule 

Congers, NY (November 1, 2006) – Wizard Conventions today announced its schedule for the 2007
and 2008 Wizard World conventions, the country’s foremost touring events for pop culture and comic books. The 2007 Wizard World schedule will mirror that of 2006, which is on pace to become Wizard’s most successful convention year yet, with record attendance in Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Chicago.

To better serve the needs of exhibitors and fans, Wizard is altering the 2008 Wizard World tour to reflect a more condensed focus on Spring and Summer months. This new condensed schedule will allow Wizard World fans, exhibitors and retailers to visit all of the year’s important pop culture events, and will position Wizard World to deliver more exclusives, special guests and surprises to its fans.

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