Get Ready for a Sonic Boom

Sega has released information that next Autumn Cartoon Network will debut Sonic BoomSonic the Hedgehog has had an animated series before, but this time it will be a CG animated series.  So all you Sonic fans, I know it’s early, but mark your 2014 calendars.

Weiss Schwarz CCG Promo Card

Here’s one for all you Collectible Card Gamers.  Bushiroad has announced that in the August 13, Blu-ray release of Sword Art Online there will be a promotional card included.  The card will have the image of Kirito and Asuna and will be usable in the Weiss Schwarz game.  Sword Art Online anime will also start airing on Cartoon Network in August as well.  So this release will be of interest to anime fans as well as gamers.  Libraries that purchase this Blu-ray could us it as a give-a-way to draw interest in their anime collection and/or gamers club.

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/26161.html

One Piece back on Toonami

One Piece will be airing again on Cartoon Network’s Toonami block.  The show will pick up with episode 207 on Sunday (May 19) morning at 1:00 a.m.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network for the heads up.  Thanks to “Toonami Swim” on YouTube for the following trailer:

ComicPop Library Part of Exhibit

The Exploration Place was kind enough to ask our own Richard if he could lend part of his poster collection while they are hosting the Animation Exhibit featuring Cartoon Network.  So if you go to Exploration Place be sure to stop by the theater.  This is the area that Richard’s posters are on display, above are some pictures from this area.  A big thank you to Exploration Place for this great honor for ComicPop Library.

http://exploration.org/ – Exploration Place’s Webpage

 

Animation Exhibit at Exploration Place for Spring Break

I hope everyone is enjoying their spring breaks.  If you happen to be spending your time in the Wichita, Kansas area be sure to check out the Exploration Place, where they currently have the Animation National Traveling Exhibit in conjunction with Cartoon Network.  Above are some of the pictures we took while we visited the exhibit and more pictures will be forth coming.  Exploration Place’s link is provided here: http://exploration.org/