Simpsons 500th episode in February 〠 Kidrobot’s Matt Groening Vinyl

Kidrobot’s Matt Groening Vinyl (pronounced like the word "brain")

With the show celebrating their 500th episode in February 2012, Kidrobot will be releasing this 6" tall vinyl toy join in on the festivities. Look for Matt Groening to grace store shelves beginning onFebruary 9th 2012 for $50.00.

Matt Groening
(Image via RottenTomatoes.com)

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The Associated Press and the artist Shepard Fairey have settled their copyright battle over the unlicensed use by Mr. Fairey of an A.P. photograph of Barack Obama in the memorable 2008 “Hope” poster. The A.P. announced the settlement on Wednesday.

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'Toy Hunters' Debuts Tonight 11pm on Travel Channel | JAFO's NEWS - the FUN in FunKo

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Collectible toy expert Jordan Hembrough goes searching through Cincinnati area garages, basements, attics and warehouses for vintage and rare Kenner / Hasbro toys on “Toy Hunters” (11 p.m. Sunday, Travel Channel).

Hembrough of Hollywood Heroes.com looks for old Star Wars, Thundercats and other vintage Kenner toys at the homes of former Kenner/Hasbro employees ... for him to take to the New York ComiCon, Boyle said.

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“I am trying to find what I need to complete sets,” says Scott, 64, of Greensboro. “A collector is always looking for the next piece. Right now, I am looking for a toolbox. I already have the little metal tools, so this would help me complete a set .”

Founded in 1900, Lionel was most beloved for its metal toy trains, which were produced from 1901 to 1969. Today the rare trains are prized by collectors and widely admired by such enthusiasts as Scott.
“They are a chance to capture and save some of my past,” he says. “It is an attachment thing for me. I am able to pass down a little bit of history to my grandchildren.”

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