Raving Toy Maniac

It's Time for a Mega-Sized Marvel Select Photo Contest!

August 2013 - Diamond Select's flagship action figure line, Marvel Select, has been around for 11 years, and in that time they've put out some pretty good-looking toys. But while the toys look good on their own, once you add dynamic poses, dramatic lighting and realistic environments, they look incredible! To honor the amateur photographers who make the Marvel Select line look even better with their amazing pictures, DST is holding a photo contest specifically for the Marvel Select line!

The grand prize will include:
- a rare variant Genis-Vell Captain Marvel figure (in-package)
- a Don Cheadle-signed Iron Man 2 War Machine figure (in-package)
- a prototype Fearsome Foes of Spider-Man Gift Set, with Spider-Man, Green Goblin, an unpainted blue Lizard prototype and an unpainted grey Agent Venom prototype (in mock-up packaging)
- an unpainted all-black Venom prototype (with all parts)

August 5, 2013 - ActionFigurePics.com is giving away the San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Marvel Universe Deadpool Corps action figure set!

Head over to their contest page for more details on how to enter, but make sure you do so by the August 16th entry deadline.

June 30, 2013 - Do you have a few extra minutes? Good, because there are a few contests you might want to enter:

- Diamond Comics has a Man of Steel/IMAX contest happening on their PREVIEWSworld web site. Enter by July 5th. Prizes include IMAX tickets, a DC Collectibles statue of Superman, Man of Steel LEGO sets, Superman graphic novels, and lots more Superman goodies.

- Sideshow Collectibles is also giving away a faux bronze Wolverine statue. Enter by July 25th.

- Sideshow Collectibles is giving away a set of Pacific Rim statues, autographed by Guillermo del Toro. Enter by July 31st.

- And speaking of Pacific Rim, you've already entered the NECA/WizKids Pacific Rim giveaway, haven't you? No? Get to it, you have until July 15th.

BIG TEN GIVEAWAY CONTEST from outsmART originals

June 2013 - To help fans get into the convention mood, outsmART originals is reaching way back to bring customers some awesome FREEBIES. Introducing the BIG TEN GIVEAWAY CONTEST - every time outsmART originals receives 10 orders, one lucky customer will be selected to receive a free vintage designer art toy! That's a 1 in 10 chance of winning while scoring some great summertime gear by your favorite artists!

Figures scheduled to be awarded include a MCA Evil Ape Green Kong Vinyl Figure, a Letterman Vinyl Figure from the Hoodz line and a D-DAY Potamus Prototype figure by Frank Kozik. These figures follow 4 amazing figures that have already been awarded to customers including a Kozik Anarchista El Panda Figure, MCA Evil Ape Black Kong, Fat Cap Hoodz Figure and an 8" Hellboy Figure.

NECA/WIZKIDS ANNOUNCES MONTH-LONG PACIFIC RIM GIVEAWAY EXTRAVAGANZA

June 2013 - With the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated film "Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures PACIFIC RIM," and the release of the Pacific Rim Action Figure line and movie-themed HeroClix just around the corner, NECA/WizKids today announced a month-long giveaway extravaganza, featuring NECA Pacific Rim prizes and prize packs that will be awarded weekly.

One winner will be awarded weekly, and prizes include WizKids Games' upcoming Pacific Rim HeroClix Gravity Feeds and mini-games, as well as NECA's 7" scale Pacific Rim Action Figures. Prize packs will vary and a total of four prizes packs will be awarded during the giveaway.

The giveaway ends July 15. There is no purchase necessary, participants may enter once per day. Each weekly winner will be selected at random and notified via email.

ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST OFFERS LEGO® FANS WORLDWIDE A CHANCE TO PLACE THEIR OWN WORK IN THE UPCOMING 3D ANIMATED FEATURE, "THE LEGO MOVIE"

Entries are Eligible for a Score of Prizes, and One Grand Prize Winner's Creation Could Be Included in the 2014 Release

March 2013 - BURBANK, CA, - Beginning March 25, LEGO® fans registered worldwide on http://rebrick.com will have a one-of-a-kind, hands-on opportunity to take part in the growing excitement for "THE LEGO MOVIE" by creating a 15-30 second video clip based on its story, in the LEGO ReBrick Movie Competition. The winning video could be featured in the film, the first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO adventure, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, opening February 7, 2014.

MARCH MADNESS: Designed to Win Giveaway

March 2013 - outsmART originals presents its MARCH MADNESS online giveaway. Purchase or preorder any t-shirt in the outsmART originals store and you're automatically entered for a chance to win $300 of designer art toys - FREE. Just one way to say thanks for all the support so many people from across the globe have shown outsmART and our artists!

As we prepare for Spring, we are proud to add more incredible artists to our already stellar lineup. From the world of art toys, tattoo designers and international illustrators, outsmART originals will be releasing new designs from Matt Anderson, Emilio Garcia, JC Rivera, Joe Pimentel, Casey Price, and Mr. Plob - just to name a few.

While many of our releases have featured exclusive giveaways from the artists, just by supporting these artists, you'll get an even bigger chance as outsmART originals says thanks with prize packages each month. Ready?

Laser Pegs Toy Company Holding Bi-Monthly Giveaway for Schools and Special Education Programs

Laser Pegs, the ultimate toy for kids, is giving away products to two lucky Facebook fans' choice of school or special education program per month starting this week.

Sarasota, FL - March 12, 2013 - The popular and trendy toy company Laser Pegs is rolling out a new social media campaign where they will give away toy kits to special education programs or elementary schools. The giveaway will take place on the company's Facebook page, allowing fans to enter the name of their choice of school or program to receive the free kits. Two winners will be chosen each month. The giveaway starts this week and will continue through the spring months.

Matchbox® Celebrates 60 Years of Unstoppable Heroic Vehicle Adventures

Iconic Toy Brand Motors in Anniversary with 60 Cent Toy Cars at Retail and $60,000 "Hero" Scholarship

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- March 6, 2013 -- From fire trucks to dinosaurs to police cars in pursuit, Matchbox® has provided kids with unstoppable adventures and the durable vehicles and playsets to tackle them for six-decades of imaginative play. To commemorate its 60 year anniversary, Matchbox® is kicking off a three-month national campaign to honor heroes-in-training - the children who play with, and inspire, Matchbox®. The campaign includes the Matchbox® Heroes Wanted™ Sweepstakes with a hero-sized $60,000 college scholarship and a national retail promotion for fans to purchase Matchbox® diecast vehicles for just 60 cents for a limited time at participating retailers now through March 10th.

Custom 7" Munny by Dave Webb - outsmART originals giveaway

February 2013 - The final days are here to reserve your Decorum T-Shirt by Dave Webb and be automatically entered for a chance to win this original customize 7 inch Munny! The artist decided to show his appreciation to fans for supporting the release of his t-shirt design by creating this exclusive piece as an outsmART originals promotion. Fans were treated to sneak peeks of the development of this custom over the last two weeks via Twitter and Facebook.

outsmART originals is proud to be associated with another artist who's talents in the 3D art toy world has made him a force to be reckoned with. We look forward to more collaborations and amazing giveaways as we continue to release new t-shirt designs from globally talented artists such as PO!, DGPH, Frank Mysterio and many more to come.

Reserve your Decorum tee and secure your chance to win this original 7 inch custom - Just $20.00 -available worldwide for preorder at either of our two online locations: