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Yu-Gi-Oh HeroClix

Yu-Gi-Oh! always been a hot TCG, manga and anime.  Now WizKids will be bringing collectors Yu-Gi-Oh HeroClix.  This will attract your HeroClix collectors as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh collectors.  The images above are just representations of what the HeroClix might look like, no final pieces have been shown yet to the public.  The Yu-Gi-Oh starter set, with six figures, is scheduled for release on December 18.  Then in February 2014 the gravity feed’s will hit the market.  The gravity feed’s will have a total of 55 figures in the set with: 16 common figures; 15 uncommon figures; 12 rare figures; 9 super rare figures; and 3 chase figures.  This set might be one you want to add to your gaming collection.

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Godzilla Teaser Trailer

We are getting another chance at making a Godzilla movie.  I didn’t mind the last one, but Godzilla has a specific look that was not represented, which upset a lot of fans.  This time it looks like Warner Bros. is trying to keep that specific image that everyone gets when you say Godzilla.  Thanks to the “Godzilla” channel on YouTube for providing this teaser trailer, it looks fairly decent and it is scheduled for a May 16, 2014 release date:

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We Finally get a Full Kiki Trailer

After a couple of teaser trailers we finally get the first full trailer for the upcoming Kiki live action film.  I would expect this movie will be either dubbed or subbed to be sold in the North American market when it becomes available for sale.  I’m sure everyone has the anime in their collection.  Thanks to “maidigitv” on YouTube for the following trailer:

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Sailor Moon Still bringing out Merchandise

Sailor Moon keeps having a bang up year as Bandai keeps bringing out new items for their Sailor Moon fans.  The latest round can be pre-ordered on the Bandai Fashion Net and the items are pictured above.  You have four items you can choose from: Luna Hoodie 8,978 yen ($90); Luna Slippers 2.940 yen ($30); Sailor Moon Beanie 3,675 ($37); and Sailor Moon Jacket 13,388 ($140).

 

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Happenings at Exploration Place

 

Hello all – keeping warm? Details on our annual holiday break workshops. Also, brief reminders on our other holiday excitement! Please call with questions. Thanks.

 

What: Winter Break Super STEM-tcular Edventures

 

When: Start Friday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Where: Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, Kan. 67203, www.exploration.org, www.facebook.com/ExplorationPlace, Twitter: @DiscoverAtEP

 

Details: Keep the kids busy during winter break with these fun hands-on workshops. $30/Member; $35/Nonmember (per session). Special discount prices available.

 

Zany Zoology – Friday, Dec. 20

Cool Botany – Monday, Dec. 23

Awesome Aerospace – Thursday, Dec. 26

SpaceFlight Explorers – Friday, Dec. 27

Creative Chemistry – Monday, Dec. 30

Phenomenal Physics – Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014

Fun Forensics – Friday, Jan. 3, 2014

Price: Must register to participate:  http://www.exploration.org/schools_out.html

or  316-660-0620 . Member: $30 (per session), Nonmember: $35 (per session). Discounts and before/after care available.

 

PLUS:

Exploration Place’s Explore Store is THE holiday shopping headquarters for all things funky, fun and educational – we make science cool – with many new items in stock. Members get 10% off purchases now and all year long. No museum admission needed to shop the store.

 

-Continuing through Sunday, Dec. 29: Boeing Dome Theater’s Let It Snow http://www.exploration.org/let_it_snow.html. Also festive with the Kansas in Miniature’s Holiday Show.

 

-Continuing through Jan. 5: 12 Days of Science Live Science Show http://www.exploration.org/science_show.html

Exploration Place is closed in Christmas Day.

Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

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Ep. 44: Dad, Stop Breathing!, ComicPop Library

 

Ep 44 Dad, Stop Breathing!, ComicPop Library

In this episode you get a double shot of Oblivion.  In the first part Matt leads the discussion on the movie directed by Joseph Kosinski.  Then in the second part April takes the lead to discuss the soundtrack composed by Joseph Trapanese and Anthony Gonzalez, of M83.  We have another great time so be sure to join us by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this Episode all available on Amazon:

1. Oblivion, Joseph Kosinski, Universal Studios, 2013.  ASIN: B008JFUO4U, $16.96 Blu-ray/DVD Combo.

2. Oblivion Soundtrack, Anthony Gonzalez and Joseph Trapanese, +180 Records, 2013.  ASIN: B00BPA6XUK, $14.61.

http://ilovem83.com/ – M83’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/m83music – M83’s FaceBook Page

http://www.phoenix-ash.com/ – Phoenix Ash’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixashmusic – Phoenix Ash’s Facebook Page

http://strangefruituk.com/ – Strangefruit’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/strangefruituk – Strangefruit’s Facebook Page

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

 

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Torgny Hits with “Oil Panic” Album

Norway-native Tørgny is back again with his highly anticipated sophomore LP, Oil Panic. Officially out November 8.

The first single off Oil Panic is the funktronica of Grønn Extra, a heavy hitter that is sure to stick with you after your first listen. Inspired by childhood memories of electro and thriving 80s urban pop culture, Torgny says “with Grønn Extra, it seemed like the only way forward was to acknowledge the past.” Reminiscent of Prince’s Lady Cab Driver and Chromeo’s Needy Girl, Torgny’s powerful vocals expertly layer atop the original melody and meticulously crafted rhythms to set this song in a category all its own.

Listen to Grønn Extra here.

Torgny has this late 1990’s – early 2000’s feel to their song above Gr0nn Extra.  It made me remember things like the “Axel F Theme” from Beverly Hills Cop, with Eddie Murphy.  It’s nice to hear music with influences from the past and not just literally doing a cover, though if done right I love covers to.  Check Torgny out I above, I believe you will like the sound.

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One Piece Symphony in Paris

The One Piece Symphony is heading back to Paris.  It would be way cool to get some concert dates in North America.  The symphony will play music from the anime in front of footage, also from the anime.  If you are going to be in Paris on April 5, 2014, you might want to see if you can get some tickets to the performance.  It will be at the Grand Rex for two performances, one at 2:00 p.m. and the other at 8:00 p.m.  Check out the trailer below from “Le Fee Sauvage” on YouTube:

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We Get Another DC Hero on the Big Screen

Warner Bros. has announced that Gal Gadot will be in the next Superman movie, portraying Wonder Woman.  That means that the Big Three DC Comics Heroes will be in this movie (Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman).  Sounds interesting and we all know that Warner Bros. is trying to get into a franchise set around the Justice League as Disney has done with Marvel Entertaiment’s Avengers franchise with individual movies around the main movie.  The movie is scheduled to be released July 17, 2015.