* Big head, big eyes and big heart Oct 29, 2008
But the melon-headed beauty found fame at last after the 2000 publication of This Is Blythe, a book of photographs by New York City-based Gina Garan, who is revered by fans as Blythes fairy godmother ... Since then, Takara-Tomy and CWC have launched more than 100 new Blythes (known as neo-Blythes to fans), while the original Kenner Blythes that were once rejected by kids can now command more than US$1,000 ... But ask most fans what they like about their little buddies, and they wont say her... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Christies to auction punk rock memorabilia Oct 29, 2008
Drawing a then startling 55,000 fans, it ushered in the era of stadium-size rock concerts. The instrument was broken during the show and quickly traded in at an Atlanta music shop, where the owner realized its significance and held onto it, Lipman said. (MSNBC -- News)
Students, businesses in Tempe look forward to light rail launch Oct 28, 2008
The trains, for example, will connect sports fans to Sun Devil Stadium and theatergoers to Gammage Auditorium. Apache to benefit most. (AZCentral)
North Iowa Arts & Entertainment News Briefs Oct 26, 2008
Vendors from northern Iowa and southern Minnesota will be on hand to buy, sell, and trade with area sports fans. A wide range of sports-related collectibles will be on display including items from baseball, football, basketball and NASCAR.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Chumby to Auction Personalized Celebrity chumby Media Players on eBay for Charity Oct 25, 2008
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Now fans can own one-of-a-kind chumby media players personalized by their favorite stars ... As part of the eBay Giving Works program, fans will be able to bid on customized celebrity chumby devices, starting today at 12:00 noon PT for 10 days through Monday, Nov. 3 at 12:00 noon PT. Proceeds will go to the celebrities charities of choice, including The Whaleman Foundation and Dream Foundation ... We are delighted to give fans the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eminem Gives A Peek Into His Personal Life In 'The Way I Am' Memoir Oct 24, 2008
" Em told the paper that he originally intended the project to be a "scrapbook for my fans," but as he sat down to compile it, big chunks of first-person narratives began to form from interviews with Jenkins. "Rap is one big Fantasy Island," Eminem, 36, writes in the book. "It's the place I always retreat to when things get too hectic in real time. " When he's not recording and touring, Em is busy raising his daughter with Kim, Hailie, as well as a niece, Alaina, and Kim's daughter from another... (VHI.com -- Music News)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Oct 23, 2008
FBCPATTON (Patton, The Press-Enterprise -- column) -- Worry not, USC fans. You'll still make it to the BCS national title game in Miami Jan. 8. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
It's into the wind, sir – try this 4-iron Oct 22, 2008
GOLF TOD LEONARD Woods revisits the South. U.S. Open champ caddies at Torrey Pines for winner of 'Tee Off with Tiger. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Wedding talks dog Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen in New York City Oct 21, 2008
It does seem that the timing of the alleged nups is a little odd since Tom, according to an open letter to fans posted on his official Web site the other day, is focused on treating his wrecked knee and excited to begin rehab. On Oct. 6 I had surgery to repair my knee, wrote Brady, who is expected to do physical therapy here in Boston. (Boston Herald)
Fall is looking golden in Maine's Kennebunks Oct 19, 2008
Browse exhibits about dollhouses, art, community treasures, fans, and the 1947 fires, at the Brick Store Museum (117 Main St., Kennebunk, 207-985-4802, ); better yet, take a walking tour of the town's historic district. Pair it with a visit to Kennebunkport Historical Society sites (207-967-2751, ), Nott House (8 Maine St., Kennebunkport, closed for the season until next June) and Pasco Exhibit Center (125-135 North St., Kennebunkport). (Boston Globe)
Step back for Brady Oct 18, 2008
By Dan Duggan Just when Patriots fans thought the news on Tom Brady couldn t get worse. By Associated Press BOSTON - Tom Brady has undergone a second procedure in 10 days on his injured left. (Boston Herald)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 17, 2008
Artist Tracey Emin has donated a pencil sketch, while fans will also be able to bid for a script of The Queen signed by Oscar-winning star Dame Helen Mirren. Members of the public can also contribute to the auction by offering their own valuable items, such as books, clothes and antiques. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
* Not your garden variety onion Oct 15, 2008
Initially we thought the age range of fans would be from 15 to 35, but there are people older than that, especially female professionals, and grade-school kids that really love him ... The media is all over them, but that kind of attention can only last so long, says Chang, noting that very few fans actually know who created the Hello Kitty or Doraemon characters ... Onion Tou is now used by thousands of online fans worldwide as a user icon for chat programs, social networking sites and blogs,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cyclones set to open season Oct 14, 2008
Stephen Werner, who Cyclones fans saw during the playoff series with South Carolina--has been assigned by the Milwaukee Admirals to Cincinnati ... There will also be schedule magnets given to the first 10,000 fans courtesy of Hometown Sports Collectibles. (WKRC.com, OH)
Chick-fil-A Cows git more honorz Oct 14, 2008
The collectible PEZ dispenser is a great way for fans of the Cows to enjoy these classic candies, as well as to provide an exciting and memorable new way to enhance the Chick-fil-A brand via collectible Eat Mor Chikin Cow memorabilia. In 2007, the Chick-fil-A Eat Mor Chikin Cows were recognized as one of America s most popular advertising icons in a public vote sponsored by Advertising Week, and became members of New York s Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Redskins Collectibles: Hidden ball trick? Oct 14, 2008
Join other fans on the WarpathInsiders ... 80 a week to be part of the best group of Redskins fans around. (WarpathInsiders.com)
Egyptian Revival Accessories Oct 13, 2008
Vintage fashion fans should note that there were two important Egyptian revival periods in fashion. The first took place in the 1920 s and the second took place in the mid 1970 s.. (Suite101.com)
Chicago's 1933-1934 Worl'd Fair Col... Oct 11, 2008
Sally Rand, a famous vaudevillian, danced naked with two large ostrich fans in a Parisian styled dance hall on the Midway. At its close in 1934, the fair had played host to 48 million visitors, and made a profit of $160,000. (Suite101.com)
College ice gets hot in a hurry Oct 11, 2008
And fans will really see. four teams that have a chance to get in there at the end of the year. (Bceagles.com)
Update1: Nick Nolte Escapes From House Fire Oct 8, 2008
Her folks closed down Disneyland only to celebrate her birthday party, 5,000 fans took part in the teen event. Latest videos in People. (eFluxMedia)
Click here to read more. Oct 6, 2008
Fans enjoy The Crazy Mouse ride in spite of the rain at the State Fair of Virginia late last month. P. Kevin Morley/Richmond Times-Dispatch. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
This time, few cared about Simpson verdict Oct 6, 2008
Gone were the adoring fans who lined the streets of Los Angeles more than 14 years ago as Simpson, a Heisman Trophy winner and National Football League Hall of Fame inductee, led police officers on a slow-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco after they went to arrest him in the killings of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. Instead of millions of Americans obsessively stewing over the daily details in the case against him, a city block set aside for media tents... (International Herald Tribune)
Ga. town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive Oct 4, 2008
The museum has quickly outgrown its small space, packed to the brim with hundreds of dolls, comic books, socks and posters donated by fans worldwide. On one wall hangs a framed menu donated by a fan who had it signed by Laurel and Hardy during a 1942 train trip. (MSNBC -- Politics)
LEGO comes to 'Batman' Oct 4, 2008
Unrelated to the movie, ''LEGO Batman'' pulls from Batman's extensive comic book history, using well-known characters such as Catwoman, The Joker, The Riddler and The Penguin, and lesser-known characters (except to comic fans) such as Killer Croc and Clayface. LEGO Batman'' has the same core gameplay as the previous ''LEGO Indiana Jones'' and ''LEGO Star Wars'' games. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Playing the Jock Market Oct 4, 2008
After all, in our sports addicted society, one should never underestimate the desire of fans to find a new competitive arena to play in. "There are bragging rights involved," says Mike Meyer, a law school student from Cleveland who has already invested $1,000 in the OneSeason market, and, he quickly adds, has doubled his money (he picked LeBron James, Alex Rodriguez, and Tom Brady for his portfolio, or as it's known in OneSeason jargon, his "sportfolio"). (Time.com)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Shoppers will find traditional Alaska Native arts and crafts including masks, baskets, dance fans, dolls, ivory and whalebone carvings slippers, soapstone artwork, jewelry, bead work, fur hats and mittens and Christmas ornaments. Organizers also plan entertainment including drumming, singing and dancing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Disneyland at Hallowe'en Oct 3, 2008
The Hallowe'en theme that started at the Haunted Mansion has spread to other parts of Disneyland sometimes to the dismay of fans of the classic Disneyland attractions ... The major exception to this is the Haunted Mansion which has received a startling transformation, Fans of the classic Haunted Mansion and those unfamiliar with the Nightmare Before Christmas story, might want to stay away until after Hallowe'en. (Suite101.com)
H.A.L. - Hollywood's Aggregated Links Oct 3, 2008
is to identify each bands fans and find every way to reach out to them personally with unique experiences and value proposition ... 2 million fans on social networks, the most-followed Twitter account and 39,000 Flickr photos. (Variety)
Nintendo's Holiday 2008: Wii Speak Channel, Club Nintendo, More Surprises Oct 3, 2008
Everyone in the family will enjoy jamming together, while music fans will enjoy creating their own fresh, stylized takes on a variety of songs ... Sin & Punishment 2: The announcement of a sequel to one of the most popular Japanese import titles ever is a dream come true for avid Nintendo fans ... Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon: A reinvention of the original NES titles with revamped graphics and intuitive touch control, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon will finally introduce longtime fans to the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Exclusive: Hellboy II Conquers DVD and Blu-ray Sep 25, 2008
In standard definition DVD, fans can purchase either a widescreen or full frame single disc version for $29. 98 SRP. And for a limited time only, fans can take home a widescreen 3-disc special edition DVD ($34 ... 98 SRP), featuring a digital copy of the film and hours of additional in-depth bonus features that take fans deep inside the movie's extraordinary creative process -- all encased in 3-D packaging. (IGN FilmForce)
Not too old for the road Sep 22, 2008
Among antique car fans, the word is that, if it has four wheels and a motor, Jerry Baker can fix it especially if it was built before World War II.. I never met an old car I didn t like, Baker says. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Firearms fans span generations Sep 21, 2008
Gun show features antiques and modern equipment. By Milo Dailey, Lee Enterprises Sunday, September 21, 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Yankees Pitcher Joba Chamberlain Signs Exclusive, Multi-Year Collectibles Deal with Steiner Sports Sep 20, 2008
The deal gives Steiner Sports ) the opportunity to offer fans of the Bronx Bombers a full line of Chamberlain memorabilia, including signed commemorative items from the final season at Yankee Stadium ... "It's easy to see why Yankees fans have embraced him from the moment he took the mound last season. We're excited to present his collection to his ever-growing fan base." Steiner Sports Marketing, Inc. is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). (PR Newswire)
Folksy fun in Hoschton Sep 20, 2008
Road Atlanta in Braselton is a regionwide magnet for fans of speed. The Petit Le Mans is coming up in early October. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Grey New York Appears at the Broadway Flea Market Sep 19, 2008
The Broadway Flea Market brings out the biggest and brightest stars from Broadway, Off-Broadway, dance and daytime television to greet fans and sell showbiz memorabilia at individual stations ... Staff the Celebrity Table where stars gather to sign autographs and pose for photos with fans in exchange for donations; and. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Alleged OJ Victim: Memorabilia Belongs to Simpson's Kids Sep 17, 2008
Hear how Anne Hathaway's fans helped her heal from heartbreak ... Hear how Anne Hathaway's fans helped her heal from heartbreak. (E! Online)
Loan program pays off Sep 17, 2008
Some drivers and other high-profile members of the sport also order custom coins to give to fans. Jeff Gordon, for example, orders 100 unique coins each year and gives them to children he meets through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sportcoins says. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Defense To Continue In Simpson Trial Sep 16, 2008
The Trojans brought energy and a stadium full of their fans on the road but Rocklin's Jackson Cumming led the Thunder to a 27-7 win. Links We LikeSponsored Content. (KCRA 3, CA)
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club proves this kind of fun is ageless Sep 15, 2008
"A good deal of people only think of the toy industry when little Tommy has a birthday or Christmas," said Stephen Lanzilla, 55, who started the toy club in 1997 after he met other collectors at local hobby stores and decided to bring these devoted toy fans together. Since then, the club has grown to 200 members who pay an initial membership fee of $10 and annual $15 dues. (Boston Globe)
Cambridge company releasing sequel to Rock Band smash Sep 14, 2008
5 million bundles of the first Rock Band since the interactive music game s launch in November 2007, and fans have downloaded more than 21 million song tracks. The flagship upgrade of Rock Band 2 is the battle of the bands feature, according to Kasson Crooker, Harmonix s lead producer for the game. (Boston Herald)
NASCAR team pitches to youth Sep 13, 2008
The group hopes to win racing fans through youths ... In a NASCAR survey, about 46 percent of NASCAR fans in Boston have children under the age of 18, compared with just 36 percent of non-NASCAR fans ... About 16 percent of NASCAR's fans live in the Northeast, compared with 40 percent in the South and one-quarter in the Midwest. (Boston Globe)
Phelps' memorabilia deal to help charities Sep 13, 2008
The Olympic swimming great said he wants to offer fans the opportunity to own keepsakes from the Beijing Games. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Remembering the events of 9/11 Sep 12, 2008
Let s just hope no fans get hit in the eye with a flying shard while these guys finish their math ... Thanks for including in your list of knowledgable baseball fans ... You do realize that list was OLD knowledgeable fans, don t you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Madera Speedway to honor fans Sep 11, 2008
The first 250 fans through the gates receive NASCAR collectible pins. Also, there will be discounts on merchandise at vending booths. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Weekend Calendar Sep 11, 2008
Pokemon fans are invited to spend one Saturday a month at the library to discuss, trade and play Pokemon. And Reading with Maddy, for the preschool age: This special storytime will be held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Registration is required at (860) 349-3857. (Middletown Press, CT)
Fans ask whatever happened to attention 'The Wiz' deserves? Sep 11, 2008
Fans ask whatever happened to attention 'The Wiz' deserves ... Fans ask whatever happened to attention 'The Wiz' deserves ... Over the past four years I've written this daily entertainment column, in addition to the 17 years I've been covering The Wizard of Oz Festival in Northwest Indiana, and there's one question that comes up quite often from fans, friends and readers. (Munster Times, IN)
Beastie Boy trading hip-hop cool for indie films Sep 10, 2008
r, he has directed many of the Beastie Boys' music videos and their 2006 concert film, which was shot by fans. This year, under his own name, he released "Gunnin' for That #1 Spot," a documentary about high school basketball players. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Chris Crane constructs no excuses after a disappointing defeat Sep 9, 2008
Yet by the end of the Eagles 19-16 loss to Georgia Tech yesterday, it s possible there were a few disgruntled BC fans drumming up headlines for the next issue of Eagles Kickoff. Such as: SOMEBODY ELSE S TURN. PLEASE.. (Bceagles.com)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
Just after midnight (effectively 12:01 a.m. Wednesday) King fans will be able to purchase the first issue of both new series and as an added bonus, will be able to purchase a very special Midnight Release Exclusive Edition of the first issue of "Dark Tower: Treachery." This exclusive limited edition is being produced solely for the midnight release. York, Maine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NASCAR Collector Parts with Dale Earnhardt's 1997 Daytona 500 'Crash Car' Hood Sep 6, 2008
Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR fans and racing collectors now have the opportunity to own an exclusive piece of racing history -- the actual hood from the late Dale Earnhardt's famous black No. 3 Monte Carlo, which he crashed in the final laps of the 1997 Daytona 500 ... With hundreds of thousands of fans going wild, Earnhardt refused medical attention and climbed back into his wounded race car. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EA's Spore aims to create new worlds, businesses Sep 5, 2008
As for the Sims fans, this is the next evolutionary step for Sim games. " Spore has shipped in Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Finland and expands to the rest of Europe and South America on September 5. (Editing by Peter Henderson and Braden Reddall) Yahoo! Buzz RECOMMEND THIS STORY Recommend It: Not at All Somewhat Moderately Highly Very Highly Average (Not Rated) AP AP AP AP CNET Reuters Reuters CNET AFP AP Reuters - Thu Sep 4, 6:42 PM ET... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Fallen Rises On DVD Sep 4, 2008
September 3, 2008 - In an exclusive partnership with Paramount Pictures, Walmart is offering fans a first look at Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen via a new DVD of the first Transformers. A new collector's set entitled Transformers: Bring Home a Hero features new limited-edition packaging, a collectible mask of either Optimus Prime or Bumblebee, and a code which allows viewers access to video footage from the set of the forthcoming sequel. (IGN FilmForce)
Store fans sports passions Sep 4, 2008
"We're catering to the diehard fans - the people who bleed their teams' colors," Rieck said. One thing he noticed when he and his high school sweetheart-turned-wife, Christine, moved to the Delaware Valley 10 years ago after she got a job at Sunoco headquarters was the intensity of Philadelphia fans ... Certainly, the store is stocked to address the fans' every whim, be it an Eagles' Rubik's cube to The Ultimate Tailgaters Handbook. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Rockies set to pay tribute to Young Sep 4, 2008
On Sept. 12, Young will conduct a press conference with Rockies executives at the Sports Column bar and grill at 1930 Blake St., not far from Coors Field, with fans invited and a limited number of autographed photographs available. Also, the first 5,000 fans to attend the game wit the Dodgers that night will receive a collectible pin, commemorating Young's home run, courtesy of FSN Rocky Mountain and the Sports Column. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Buddy Holly Music Collectibles Sep 3, 2008
The Buddy Holly name still conjures up magic in rock 'n' roll circles, with fans and collectors shelling out top dollar for rare records, autographs, high school yearbooks, posters and other memorabilia. Buddy Holly Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Suite101.com)
Tastykake Kicks Off Football Season By Offering Loyal Fans a Chance Sep 3, 2008
As the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles season kicks off, Tasty Baking Company, makers of the Tastykake snack line, today announced that loyal Tastykake and Eagles fans can win individual tickets to 2008 Philadelphia Eagles home games at Lincoln Financial Field or a grand prize of 2009 season tickets to the Philadelphia Eagles. From now until November 14th, fans who purchase specially marked Eagles-branded products will have the opportunity to "scratch" a sticker on the packaging to reveal a special... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Minnesotans Turn On the Midwestern Charm Sep 1, 2008
In fact, they expect to find a reservoir of fans eager to return to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. It s not every day you get an opportunity like this to showcase your city both nationally and internationally, Hanson said. (Roll Call)
English country retreatsworth every pound Aug 30, 2008
Bonus: Harry Potter fans can explore nearby Blenheim Palace and Oxford University, which served as key locations for the films. Historic House Hotels, LtdOnce the seat of a son of William the Conqueror, Hartwell House is fit for a kingliterally. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Look for them in your retailer's bier aisle Aug 29, 2008
A company called Eternal Image is working on a line of caskets and urns for fans of everything from "Star Trek" to Precious Moments ... With any luck, admittedly in short supply for Pirates fans, that omission will soon be rectified, and Pittsburgh fans will have a suitable receptacle for the ashes of their hopes every summer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
With Night Three, the preliminaries are over Aug 28, 2008
Such negativity from your fans in the last few threads. What gives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The fresh Prince Aug 28, 2008
When a game is as universally loved as The Sands of Time, it's natural for Prince of Persia fans to be alarmed at the radically different style of the latest instalment in the series ... When Screen Play asks experienced level designer Michael McIntyre how he would assure fans concerned by the radically different look, he says they just need to play the game and they will discover "it really does connect with the whole feel" ... " Sands of Time fans should particularly enjoy the acrobatic... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 28, 2008
While Salvatore's books are sold in the adult section of bookstores, however, he knows that his biggest fans actually are preteens and teens. So now, he and his son Geno have written their first novel specifically for young adults, "The Stowaway." 800. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
AC/DC: Three Different 'Black Ice' Collectible Covers Revealed ... Aug 26, 2008
As one of America's largest music retailers, Wal-Mart will join with Columbia Records to launch multiple activities for fans in celebration of the new CD album, including new product features and promotions to come this fall that will bring fans closer to one of history's greatest rock bands. "No Bull: The Director's Cut", a newly edited, comprehensive DVD and of the band's famed July 1996 Plaza De Toros De Las Ventas concert in Madrid, Spain, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray September 9,... (Blabbermouth.net)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Aug 26, 2008
Artist Tracey Emin has donated a pencil sketch, while fans will also be able to bid for a script of The Queen signed by Oscar-winning star Dame Helen Mirren. Members of the public can also contribute to the auction by offering their own valuable items, such as books, clothes and antiques. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Classic car fight Aug 25, 2008
Unfortunately for 190 fans Audi launched the S1 quattro and its rally dominance scared off Merc, forcing the shelving of the 190 Cosworth rally programme. Mercedes had a car but needed somewhere to show it off. (iAfrica.com)
