The 15th of each month has been painfull enough for many Masters of the Universe Classics collectors, but next month has the one-two punch of being both the release date of "Evil-Lyn" and Tax Day here in the U.S.   I hope both of those events go well for you AFi readers!

New in the AFi Archives we have your look at the evil that is Evil-Lyn and her pal Screeech. 

You can see Evil-Lyn’s entry in the archive here.

When Deadpool falls asleep while watching the 82nd Annual Movie Film Awards, his bruised-too-many-times brain sends him to a slumberland plagued with dreams most bizaare!

For your consideration, we present the finest Deadpool movie moments that never happened, courtesy of Marvel Super Heroes: What The–?!

Watch Marvel Super Heroes: What The–?! Ep. 11 "Deadpool: For Your Consideration" now!

 I hope he woke up in time to see the awesome new Iron Man 2 Trailer that debuted last night after the Academy Awards.

In case you missed it you can see it here at the official Marvel YouTube channel. 

New from Blizzard Entertainment – World of Warcraft Companion Pet Plush

The Blizzard Pet Store just went live and just went plush!  Introducing the Gryphon Hatchling and Wind Rider Cub, the first in a new line of cuddly, crafty critters, exclusive to the Blizzard Entertainment online store.

Key Features:

• Available for a limited time
• Includes a "loot code" for a matching in-game non-combat pet, which will be account bound.
• Accessible by both Horde and Alliance players.
• Ridiculously cute!
• Made of premium "SuperSoft" plush material.
• Horde or Alliance symbol embroidered shield around their necks.

GRYPHON HATCHLING

WIND RIDER CUB

Catch them now before this offer flies away! Both the Gryphon Hatchling and the Wind Rider Cub are available RIGHT NOW at the Bizzard Pet Store on line!

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NEW PREORDERS

MP-03G – MASTERPIECE GHOST STARSCREAM REVEALED
We’ve just received images of the upcoming Masterpiece Ghost Starscream and it looks great! They did a good job with all the clear parts and this will be a nice addition to the MP lineup. This figure is up for preorder at $124.99.

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 15 – SET OF 8, SET OF 9, CASE ASSORTMENTS
We don’t have any details yet on the DC Universe Classics Series 15, but we do know how many figures will be includes, and have listed them on our site. We’ve got them as a set of 8 (including both versions of one of the figures) with the BAF pieces, at $119.99, and as a set of 9 (with both versions of both ‘varianted’ figures) at $134.99. We’ve also got both of the Series 15 Case Assortments of 10 listed, at $139.99 each.

KICK-ASS – FIGURES, ACCESSORIES
From the upcoming ‘Kick-Ass’ movie come these new figures and accessories, courtesy of Mezco. Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl are both available as 12″ figures, at $34.99 each; we’ve also listed a wide variety of accessories, like keychains, bumper stickers, backpacks and more. Take a peek at the new items at the link.

SW CLONE WARS ANIMATED 2010 WAVE 3 – CASE, SET, SINGLES
The newest wave of Clone Wars Animated figures includes Obi-Wan and Anakin in Cold Weather Gear, Commanders Bly and Stone, Magna Guard, Rex with Heater Pack and Firefighter Droid, and we have the set of 7 listed at $74.99. The case assortment adds Cad Bane, Anakin, Clone Commander Cody, yoda and Clone Echo and is listed at $99.99. We’ve also got singles listed of the figures, priced at $11.99 – $13.99 each.

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 New York Times bestselling author and IDW release new comic series in May

San Diego, CA (February 25, 2010) – The critically-acclaimed and bestselling author of World War Z, the Zombie Survival Guide and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks brings his unique and acclaimed style to G.I. JOE comics with a five-issue miniseries: G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds, coming in May under license from Hasbro. The award-winning Max Brooks crafts a G.I. JOE series for an America at war, starkly contrasting intensely brutal portrayals of the dark side of the human condition with the light of hope in the most unlikely places.

“I tried to write a series as harsh and complicated as the times we’re living in,” said Brooks.

Exploring the effects of real-world war on the individual, every issue of G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds features two chapters, each spotlighting a different G.I. JOE or COBRA character. Brooks pulls no punches from the very beginning, starting the series with chapters on MAJOR BLUDD and SPIRIT.

“This is the G.I. JOE book that isn’t about action figures. It’s about people like you and me,” said IDW G.I. JOE editor Andy Schmidt. “And that makes it even more chilling than any zombie novel could be, because this one isn’t about a plague–this one is about us.”

Brook’s dark stories are masterfully brought to life by artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso, who will each also provide covers. In addition to the regular edition, IDW will be offering a limited number of signed editions.

An award-winning writer, Brooks has brought his own unique style to both TV and print, including as part of the writing team for “Saturday Night Live” for forty episodes from 2001 to 2003, which won an Emmy in 2002. Brooks’sThe Zombie Survival Guide was released in 2003 and has sold well over one million copies worldwide. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War followed in 2006, became an instant bestseller and is currently in development to be a major motion picture.  Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, Brook’s most recent book, debuted at number one on the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list.

G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds #1 (of 5, $3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in May. Diamond order code: MAR10 0998. G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds #1 Signed Edition ($9.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in May. Diamond order code: MAR10 0999.

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The awesome folks over at Disney Living/Consumer Products have offered up an awesome "Alice In Wonderland" prize pack for AFi readers to celebrate the highly anticipated move opening today in theaters everywhere.

This cool prize pack includes: a set of the Kubrick Mad Hatter and Be@rbrick Cheshire Cat (3” 2 piece set) , a New Era 59Fifty fitted cap (Eat me, Drink me) in a New Era zipper black hat case and a Mad Hatter tee shirt (men’s large).

To win all you need to do is answer these five questions:

1.  Alice in Wonderland is the seventh collaboration between Tim Burton and Johnny Depp.  Name the other six films.

2. In the original Disney Animated Alice In Wonderland (1951), what female concept artist is credited with giving the film it’s distinctive style and colors?

3. What was Tim Burton’s father’s profession?

4. What was Johnny Depp’s first movie role?

5. What was original writer of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll’s real name?

 Send all five answers to contest@actionfigureinsider.com along with:

1. Your AFi message board User Name
2. Valid Email Address
3. Valid Mailing address 
4. Please Use "AFi Alice In Wonderland Giveaway" as the subject line of your message.

Contest begins 12:01 PM PST 3/5/2010 and ends 11:59 PM PST 3/12/2010.

See after the jump for full contest rules and regulations.

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Is this Buzz-Off’s cousin?  

This week the gang over at Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 are revealing 14 new characters that we will be meeting in the upcoming film over at their official Facebook page.

This newest reveal really caught my eye:

As March begins, Toy2R would like to thank everyone for their continued support of Qees for the past 15 years and salutes those talented artists who make the D.I.Y. genre what it is today.