DuneCraft To Produce Educational Product Lines Featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, Blue’s Clues, Blue’s Room and Go, Diego, Go!

CLEVELAND, OH — DuneCraft announces a multi year licensing agreement with Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products to create terrariums based on its most popular characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, Blue’s Clues, Blue’s Room and Go, Diego, Go! DuneCraft will unveil the new line, slated to hit shelves in 2008, at The Dallas American International Fall Toy Show in October.

"One of DuneCraft’s missions is to instill a love and appreciation of nature in children at an early age," said Grant Cleveland, CEO of DuneCraft. "Our Nick themed sets are a fun way to introduce children to caring about the world around them."

"We’re excited to add DuneCraft to our roster of creative partners that produce fun, innovative and educational products for kids," said Joan Grasso, Senior Director, Hard Goods, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products. "These kits will allow kids to explore and learn in new ways with the help of their favorite characters."

The kits will include everything needed to sprout fun, educational, indoor gardens in a week or less. For more information on DuneCraft, please visit www.dunecraft.com.

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This was made by a good friend’s cousin.  It’s currently the #1 video on Yahoo.  Some amazing stuff!!   I thought you’d dig it.

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Toy2r and Diamond Comics have landed the popular animated series "The Simpsons".

The first release will star rebellious Bart Simpson in both a 3" and 10" QEE scale.

The 3 inch Qee Bart Simpsons will be available at San Diego Comic-Con 2007 at $8US  and for 10 inch Price at $40US at the Toy2R booth.

Bart Qee Figures are exclusively available for order through the JUNE issue of PREVIEWS (available at specialty shops now).
Check out the website for more info: http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=2&m=1&c=23&s=309

To order use the following codes:

3” Bart Simpson Qee – JUN07 4606
10” Bart Simpson Qee – JUN07 4607

Designer figures find a crossover point with one of the most infamous animated characters! Prepare yourself for the 3” Qee Bart Simpson Keychain Figure and the 10” Qee Vinyl Figure! These limited edition figures capture the best of both worlds: A new look for designer figures, and everyone’s favorite wise-cracking kid! Collect both versions, that way you can carry Bart around with you for those times when you’re not at your home or office playing with the larger version! 3” Bart comes blister packed with keychain attachment, while the 10” figure comes in a decorated box featuring classic Bart images

This figure is an exclusive designer figure found in the newly developed Designer Section of Diamond Comic Distributors monthly catalog Previews. This new section features new designer offerings as well as amazing exclusives each month. For a look at the other offerings this month, check out http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=2&m=1&c=23&s=309.
 

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Another great collaboration between the Span of Sunset and Disney has spawned this new edition of the Cheshire Cat Vinyl Figure. This PREVIEWS Exclusive figure is now available for order through the JUNE issue of Previews (JUN074609) at your favorie comic shop or specialty boutique across the globe. Limited to only 300 pieces worldwide, this cat features an all black finish with glow in the dark diamond print across its body, creating a unique vision with the lights off. Newly designed packaging plays off the "diamond" focus as the figure stands 8" tall by 8" long. Expected to drop in late July to early August, the cat will be on display at Diamond’s booth during the San Diego Comic Con.

This figure is an exclusive designer figure found in the newly developed Designer Section of Diamond Comic Distributors monthly catalog Previews. This new section features new designer offerings as well as amazing exclusives each month. For a look at the other offerings this month, check out http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=2&m=1&c=23&s=309.  

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 Fans of Masters of the Universe have been waiting quite a while since hearing about the upcoming MotU Mini-Statues – Wave 6 from Four Horsemen Studios and NECA. Their patience has finally paid off as we reveal the first images of this spectacular new wave!
 

 Up first, is one of Skeletor’s many minions – the evil swordsman, Jitsu! Packed with an amazing array of weapons, this dark warrior also sports his massive chopping hand ready to take down the toughest of opponents!

 Next is the vile and disgusting underling of Hordak – the vampiric Mosquitor! This Evil Hordsman is not only ready to drain his adversaries dry with his dart-like proboscis, but he also wields his infamous Blood Blaster!

 Rounding out the 6^th wave of MotU Mini-Statues is a character that true He-Man fans have been clamoring to see return for years. The most powerful man in the universe returns, armored up and ready for war armed with the amazing Power Sword and his war shield! Battle Armor He-Man!

 The release date for these bad boys is not yet set in stone, but expect to see them hitting shelves and online retailers later this year. All of the following images are pending licensor approval.
 

 As a reminder, also coming from Four Horsemen Studios and NECA is their latest summer conventions exclusive – Classic Colors He-Man! Decorated in the classic colors you remember from your childhood, He-Man also sports his massive shield, dangerous battle axe, and an updated version of the classic Power Sword!
 

 Classic Colors He-Man will be available at both the 2007 San Diego Comic Con, and Wizard World Chicago 2007! Quantities will be extremely limited, so be sure to be there or you’ll miss out!

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Having sold out of all of the variant exclusives for FANtastic Exclusive 2006 in record time, the Four Horsemen have come up with something even bigger and better for FANtastic Exclusive 2007!
 Joining with the previously revealed Ramathorr: Captain of the Anitherian Guard, and five of his most trusted guardsmen – The Hammer of Gholl, The Mace of Broggah, The Club of Thraugnn, The Shield of Draumm, and The Gauntlet of Vaskkh – a sixth battling brute is revealed.
 With a snort and a piercing battle cry that shakes the very foundations of Animynthus, in charges Ramathorr’s master of fighting dirty   – ‘ The Helm of Xaanm!’
 

 The Helm of Xaanm will come equipped with a long-handled battle axe, and a mini-halberd.
 The Helm of Xaanm will be available as an extremely limited exclusive item through Big Bad Toy Store and as part of the Anitherian Nine set through Store Horsemen. Price and production run to be determined and announced at a later time.
 Be sure to check back at your favorite action figure news outlet Tuesday for new images and info on the final remaining members of Fantastic Exclusive 2007′s Anitherian Nine, and to find out which companies will be carrying these extremely limited exclusives!
 Coming Tuesday:  The BIG finale! The final two characters making up the extremely limited Anitherian Nine set will be revealed TOGETHER! Evil finally rears two of its’ extremely ugly heads in the 7th Kingdom!! The debut of Ggruxx and Ssejjhhor!

 FANtastic Exclusive 2007. Expect the unexpected! 

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I have the pleasure to introduce a new creation under license from LIMITED TOYS DESIGN.

MADMAN created by Mike ALLRED.

It’s a really limited edition of 100 pieces for worldwide with a certificate of authenticity numbered and signed by Mike ALLRED himself! The figure is fully articulated, the costume is in real fabric and the box with MADMAN colors.

You can Pre-order it right now on  http://www.limitedtoysdesign.com/index07.html

The first figures will be available in September 2007. 
There will not be for everybody!  if you want one do not delay!

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Having sold out of all of the variant exclusives for FANtastic Exclusive 2006 in record time, the Four Horsemen have come up with something even bigger and better for FANtastic Exclusive 2007!

 Joining with the previously revealed Ramathorr: Captain of the Anitherian Guard, and four of his most trusted guardsmen – The Hammer of Gholl, The Mace of Broggah, The Club of Thraugnn, and The Shield of Draumm – a fifth combatant steps onto the battlefield alongside Ramathorr.

 Action figure fans were clamoring for a Rhino variant to go along with all of the rest of Ramathorr’s crew, and the Four Horsemen listened.

 Charging into battle against all who oppose the realm of Animynthus comes  – ‘ The Gauntlet of Vaskkh!’

 Continuing over the next few weeks – every Tuesday and Friday – the Four Horsemen plan to reveal another of the Anitherian Nine, and the company which will be carrying that excusive figure, to action figure fandom.

 The Gauntlet of Vaskkh will come equipped with a two intimidating battle axes!

 The Gauntlet of Vaskkh will be available as an extremely limited exclusive item through Action Figure Xpress (http://www.ActionFigureXpress ) and as part of the Anitherian Nine set through Store Horsemen. Price and production run to be determined and announced at a later time.

 Be sure to check back at your favorite action figure news outlet every Tuesday and Friday for new images and info on the remaining members of Fantastic Exclusive 2007′s Anitherian Nine!

 Coming Friday: The Helm of Xaanm!

 FANtastic Exclusive 2007! What could possibly be next?

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Today AFI was featured on the "Blog Watch" section of G4′s ATTACK OF THE SHOW.

Here’s our mention/link on their website. 

If you are new to the site we invite you to have a look around.  Check out some features, join us in the AFI Forums and have a chat.  We’re really friendly here.   Got questions about toys, games, figures or life?   We just might have the answer you’re looking for.  And if we don’t… we’ll at least make up a really good sounding lie.  

Welcome all and thanks to the cast and crew of Attack of the Show!

Check out Attack of the Show!  weeknights at 7 & 11 (check your local listings) on The G4 Network!!

UPDATE!  Here’s the video of the mention along with our pals from MillionarePlayboy.com.

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AFI wishes good friend and Prototype Painter Eddie Wires a very Happy Birthday!  For those of you that own the Toy Biz Hulk Classics Wave II Absorbing Man figure should find it every easy to remember Ed’s birthday each year as it is ole’ Crusher’s prison number on his pants.

You can check out all of Eddie’s amazing work at his official website. 

If you ever have a chance to meet Eddie out and about at a convention he is the nicest guy you will ever meet.  We think the world of’im!
 

 Have a good one Ed!  See you in a few weeks at Comic Con!
 

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