Thankful letters Nov 22, 2009
My second favorite game is Batman. It is fun to be the bad guys. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Hastings Entertainment Announces Must-Have Christmas Gifts of 2009 Nov 21, 2009
Non Fiction Book Must-Haves Mike Huckabee - A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories that Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit Timothy Egan - The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America Julia Child - Mastering the Art of French Cooking Sarah Palin - Going Rogue: An American Life Fiction Book Must-Haves Stephenie Meyer - The Twilight Saga Collection Dan Brown - The Lost Symbol Jeff Kinney - The "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Collection Vince Flynn - Pursuit of Honor Stephen King - Under the Dome... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hasbro, Mattel On '10 Worst Toys' List Nov 20, 2009
Included on this years list were popular characters such as Wall-E, Curious George, X-Men and Batman ... The Dark Knight Batman Figure: This figurine from Mattel features hard, pointy ears, which W.A.T.C.H. warns could cause blunt impact and penetration injuries. (Click2Houston, TX)
The Best Gift Ideas for 6 - to 8 - ... Nov 20, 2009
Boys who like Batman will enjoy Batman: The Brave & The Bold Vehicle, along with a large variety of action figures. In addition, Mattel carries fun games like Toss Across and SpongeBob Squarepants 3D DVD Game. (Suite101.com)
Here are 10 toys not to put under the Christmas tree Nov 19, 2009
" HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR EYE AND OTHER IMPACT INJURIES ! 2.) Moon Board Pogo Board Price: $29.99 Manufacturer or Distributor: Big Time Toys, LLC Purchased: Toys R Us Age Recommendation: AGES 8 & UP Warnings: Proper protective equipment is recommended for use by an inexperienced child... ; Only use your Moon Board in safe areas that are free of any obstacles and other cautions and warnings. HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR HEAD AND IMPACT INJURIES! W.A.T.C.H. OUT! An elastic cord connects a trick handle to... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
W.A.T.C.Hs List Of Top 10 Most Dangerous Toys Nov 19, 2009
THE DARK KNIGHT BATMAN FIGURE: According to W.A.T.C.H., Batman's mask includes two 1" ears made of pointed, rigid plastic. Toddlers may fall on them with the potential for penetrating and blunt-force injuries.X-MEN ORIGINS SLASHIN' ACTION WOLVERINE: According to W.A.T.C.H., it has rigid, pointed plastic claws sporting three 1 1/2" protrusions on both fists. The right "pop-out" claw retracts upon impact, whereas the left claw remains rigid and unforgiving upon contact. (KIRO TV, WA)
10 most dangerous toys of 2009 Nov 19, 2009
A foam rocket launcher, children's book and Batman and Wolverine action figures are among the most dangerous toys on store shelves, according to a consumer watchdog group ... The toys included a Disney-Pixar Wall-E foam rocket launcher, which is a tie-in to the popular 2008 animated movie, a Dark Knight Batman action figure from Mattel, and an X-Men Origins Slashin' Action Wolverine action figure from Hasbro. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hoping 'Avatar' is the new face of filmmaking Nov 17, 2009
But though "Avatar" might be all that, it also defies conventional Hollywood wisdom that today's blockbuster movies need to be "pre-sold" as bestsellers ("Harry Potter," "The Lord of the Rings"), comic books ("Batman," "X-Men"), toys ("Transformers," the upcoming "Battleship") or based on other movies (every sequel ever made). Thus the novelty of "Avatar" could also be its biggest liability. (FOX59, IN)
New location is a big help for holidays Nov 11, 2009
The program's inventory included several Batman and Spider-Man figurines waiting to leave their boxes in order to fulfill their super hero duties while Barbie and several of her friends filled an entire table as they prepared to find a new home. Legos, fleece blankets and books were also stacked upon the tables amongst hundreds of other toys. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
It's almost Halloween -- let's be careful out there Oct 30, 2009
And even though a coat may cover up that Batman cape or angel wings, wear it anyway. The people with the treats will still know who you are. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
No escape: Real world celebrates Halloween Oct 25, 2009
"Also popular this year are "Iron Man," though not nearly as big as last year (expect that to change when "Iron Man 2" comes out) -- and "Star Wars" characters, another evergreen costume, she said.Batman, an athlete and a ninja are top costumes on the National Retail Federation's popular kids' costume list, while iParty has Harry Potter, "Star Trek" characters, and horror costumes like a "Wicked Jester" and "Scary Mummy. "Adult costumesSpirit Halloween is touting its Gosselin wig (attach eight... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mattel Lead Settlement Could Add up to $50M-Plus Oct 15, 2009
The affected toys include popular lines including certain Sesame Street toys, Dora the Explorer and Diego toys made by Fisher-Price, and certain Mattel toys, such as Batman, Polly Pocket, Barbie accessories, and Sarge cars. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Mattel toy settlement could total $50 million Oct 15, 2009
The affected toys include popular lines including certain Sesame Street toys, Dora the Explorer and Diego toys made by Fisher-Price, and certain Mattel toys, such as Batman, Polly Pocket, Barbie accessories, and Sarge cars. If approved by the court, the settlement will require Mattel and Fisher-Price to provide refunds to consumers and reimburse families who incurred costs for testing their children for lead exposure. (MSNBC -- Business)
Mattel settles lawsuit over high levels of lead in Chinese toys Oct 15, 2009
The affected toys include popular lines including certain toys, and Diego toys made by Fisher-Price, and certain Mattel toys, such as Batman, Polly Pocket, Barbie accessories, and Sarge cars. If approved by the court, the settlement will require Mattel and Fisher-Price to provide refunds to consumers and reimburse families who incurred costs for testing their children for lead exposure. (USA Today -- Money)
The Parenting Place Oct 10, 2009
MomOfThree wrote on Oct 9, 2009 8:28 AM:" Oh the memories... My oldest called watches 'arm clocks' and refrigerators the 'magic box'. My middle child to this day calls spaghetti-o's 'bat soup' (this came from the company promoting Batman at one time on the label) and soda was 'shoder', My youngest (3) since all the Halloween stuff has appeared calls anything scary-looking to him a 'Googan'. Don't ask me where he got that one from! His way of saying goodbye is seeyater, yub you. When he wants to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Batman: Arkham Asylum a welcome surprise Sep 9, 2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum Adventure Game ... So few Batman games have adequately captured what it feels like to play as the Dark Knight that Batman: Arkham Asylum emerges as a welcome surprise ... Even more unexpected is how well the game stacks up against the rest of the Batman canon, easily deserving a spot alongside the Batman animated series of the early '90s. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
GI Joe, post-American hero Aug 29, 2009
Their sole raison d'etre is to deliver boys and young men - and so the franchise - to studios like Paramount (and, in cases like Joe, to the Department of Defense as well): the Batman franchise, the Bond franchise, the Terminator franchise, the X-Men franchise, the Bourne franchise, the Iron Man franchise, the Transformers franchise. And now - if it works - the GI Joe franchise. (Asia Times Online)
Top 10: Best Gadgets in Games Aug 28, 2009
August 26, 2009 - In honor of the release of Batman: Arkham Asylum, we decided to take a look at the best gear used in games ... That's because there are so many great in-game gadgets that put Batman's little toys to shame. (IGN PS2)
Jeff Vrabel: Oh, G.I. Joe, how I love thee but not your movie Aug 11, 2009
It actually didn't stop at the toys I collected the comic books like a crazy person most people when they think "comic book heroes" think Batman or Superman or the Green Hornet or people who were, you know, actual comic book heroes. I would be at the shady consumer mall in Marion, Ind. (Medfield Press, MA)
Daily guide for television and radio Aug 6, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
'Iron Man 2' Set Visit Reveals Tony Stark's Next Move Jul 30, 2009
MANHATTAN BEACH, California Sure, Spidey takes in all the big box-office dough, Supes is the strongest, and Batman has all those wonderful toys. But with the smash success of "Iron Man,". (VHI.com -- Music News)
KEEP OUT - teen privacy Jul 29, 2009
Like Batman, parents want to protect their loved ones from danger, but experts say invading teens' privacy to accomplish that should only be a last resort. Yes, there are legitimate worries out there: Internet privacy concerns, cyberstalking and the release of compromising photos via cell phone. (Honolulu Advertiser)
9 to 5 to 9: Build-A-Bear becomes expensive obsession Jul 28, 2009
"Why did I get SpiderMan instead of Batman. Batman's better. Why, why, why?". See. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Purveyors of everyday basics to offer insights Jul 26, 2009
Batman sunglasses, lawn mowers, antiques, and more. Search Atlanta garage sales before you go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Pajama Costumes Jul 25, 2009
Stores are lined with Batman, Superman, and Spiderman pajamas. The pajamas looks like the real costume only more comfy for the toddler. (Suite101.com)
Blockbusters boost toy sales Jul 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009. Posted on: Sunday, July 19, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* [FILM REVIEW] The movie industrys new plaything Jun 26, 2009
The objective, Goldner said, was not only to sell toys, but also to show the film industry that, cinematically speaking, they were no different from Spider-Man or Batman ... Instead Di Bonaventura, a former Warner Brothers executive who had worked with Hasbro on toys licensed from its Batman, Harry Potter and Scooby-Doo franchises, saw a potential film in G.I. Joes roster of stylized soldiers with code names like Duke, Ripcord and Heavy Duty. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Advertainment - it's coming soon Jun 25, 2009
Billabong and Red Bull might not have characters like Batman or Spider-Man but they have the next best thing - a connection with sports like surfing, and motor and "sky racing". I challenge anyone to make anything vaguely entertaining around, say, Chicken Tonight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Evan Winkler May 28, 2009
Ironman, Batman, Wolverine, Spiderman. Transformers and Star Wars. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Local `Star Wars' fans line up May 13, 2009
"I remember I had some excitement with Batman, but this is a one of a kind picture," he said. The airlock opens. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Trek not the only facelift Hollywood got right May 9, 2009
Whereas Batman Begins is the table-setter for comic book revamps, BSG is the gold standard for revisiting a poorly executed small-screen idea and running with it ... Batman BeginsChristopher Nolan took the battered, beaten and humiliated carcass of the Joel Schumacher and Akiva Goldsman left behind, and pulled an Oscar Goldman ... Nolan went back to the beginning with Bats, stripped the character down to its pulpy, crime-fighting roots and grounded the Batman mythos in a reasonable... (MSNBC -- News)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Review May 2, 2009
While not as poorly handled as in X-Men: The Last Stand or Batman , Wolverine shoehorns in way too many mutants, supporting characters arbitrarily included (e. g., Blob) for no other apparent reason than to sell toys or establish spin-off films. (IGN FilmForce)
TV: 'Big Bang' comes with toys Apr 28, 2009
"The Joker, "Batman"LOS ANGELES -- When you're on the set of "The Big Bang Theory," the question is fitting. In every nook and cranny of Sheldon and Leonard's apartment, there are toys. Lots of toys. And comic books. And more toys.Because the two college students are sci-fi geeks, they're likely to spend their money on models from every character imaginable.And so, as you meander about, you see stuff from Batman, "Star Wars" and Superman.Comic books fans will tell you it's expensive stuff --... (Sioux City Journal)
'Heaven is a better place': Crowd packs Jack and Duncan's funeral Apr 4, 2009
Noah recalled how he and Jack shared a love of Batman. One of several small tables set up around the church was covered with Batman toys and other action figures Jack enjoyed ... kolson315 wrote on Apr 3, 2009 2:55 PM:" Once again The Pantagraph leaves out much of the story. Click Text of 'My best friend' poem written for Duncan Leichtenberg to read all of Dylans words. They also didn't let you know Noahs Eulogy so here it is: "Jack was my best friend," he said. "We played Batman. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Outdoorsman show draws a crowd Mar 29, 2009
This looks like something out of a Batman movie. I came for the boats, and really, how can you give up the water. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
The PC Games of Spring 2009 Mar 24, 2009
What to Expect: When The Dark Night was released in theaters last year, cynical Batman fans expected a rushed and uninspired videogame tie-in to join it. Imagine their surprise when no such cash-in materialized and a totally unconnected Batman project was announced a few months later ... Developer Rocksteady Studios is working something called FreeFlow combat into Batman: Arkham Asylum. (IGN PC Games)
Curious curators Mar 21, 2009
After a rousing version of "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells" and throwing Logan E. into a large trash can, it was on to another Wednesday afternoon in the exhibit. Linda Lyman, curator of education, told them their fate: They would have to give their parents and, most likely, their classmates a tour of the exhibit. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The end once again Mar 13, 2009
Batman # 686 (DC / US$3 ... After two false alarms you would have thought that the powers-that-be at DC would have given up on killing Batman ... The recent treatment of Batman based on events in Batman RIP and Final Crisis can best be sum up by one word guano. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
What happens when developers get derivative Mar 13, 2009
You and a friend can team up to play Rorschach, a dull psycho who growls like Christian Bale in The Dark Knight, or Night Owl, also a Batman clone here. After pummelling waves of thugs in slow-motion, these two will banter with some political overtones but it all sounds ludicrous when surrounded by four hours of repetitive, button-mashing combat and puzzles a dumb horse could solve. (Globe and Mail)
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Venezuela's Heroes! Mar 12, 2009
Inspired by socialist President Hugo Chavez, a father and daughter are hoping to launch a line of action figures from Venezuela's history to counter the popularity of "imperialist" American superheroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman ... "It's the battle against Superman, against Batman, against Robin, against all that poisons our minds and makes us admire the empire from the time we are children," Chavez said. (AZCentral -- News)
I'm Lovin' It: British Boy Scores Big on Happy Meal Toys Mar 6, 2009
Batman and James Bond toys are on his shopping list. "They are going to be the biggest sellers in the future," he said. (Fox News)
Jackson's White Glove Put on Show as Star Plans Comeback, Sues Over Sale Mar 6, 2009
Fans can also buy a replica of Batman with the suit fitted over a life-size model of Jackson ($200-$300). I love toys and gadgets, Jackson said on the linked to the exhibition. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Fewer kids have high lead levels Mar 2, 2009
I mean, Batman has been Batman for 70 years and Spider-man has been Spiderman for the best part of 50. Illusionists Siegfried and Roy and the Bengal tiger that ended their careers shared the stage again Saturday night for a haunting final performance. (Insight on the News)
Will anyone watch the 'Watchmen'? Feb 27, 2009
Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson) is part Batman, part Iron Man. except he's also a schlubby, impotent coward. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The Dark Knight Movie Merch Feb 18, 2009
As for those Dark Knight items, the Fear Toxin Batman is pretty great, isn't it. Of course, he actually comes from Batman Begins, which some might say is a better movie than the revered TDK; Just saying, is all. (IGN FilmForce)
It's Been Real, It's Been Fun... Feb 8, 2009
This week I ve watched 7 pounds, Transporter 3, Batman and Benjamin Button(not finished yet) all on my laptop. By Leggs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Fashion Forward Feb 8, 2009
And while the Batmobile might be out of your price range, scoop up the shoes Batman (Christian Bale) wore to the premiere. Tod's Lace-up in black calfskin, $445 at Tod's boutiques nationwide or 800-457-TODS.. (USA Today -- Life)
The Well-Prepared Mobile Superhero Feb 8, 2009
When I was a kid, I always wanted to be Batman ... But what Batman did have was a dark edge, cool mask with pointy ears, and a utility belt containing all sorts of gadgets that always seemed to get him out of dangerous situations ... Suffice it to say, I didnt have as much success fighting crime in the schoolyard as Batman did fighting crime in Gotham City. (IntranetJournal)
