Elfsar Comics & Toys Blog

GO CANADA GO!!!

Due to the Gold Medal Hockey game followed by the closing ceremonies, Elfsar will be closed on Sunday February 28th.  Our hours will resume as normal on Monday.

-Big Elf

CLOUDSCAPE COMICS CREATOR SIGNING AT ELFSAR MARCH 10th!
Self-Publishing Comics is a hard business and we at Elfsar want to support Cloudscape with their new book. On Wednesday March 10th we invite you to be a part of our NEW COMIC WEDNESDAY BONANZA!

Meet and greet artist(s) from the book who will sign autographs and maybe even do some sketches! The new book is called “EXPLODED VIEW” with a cover by Camilla D’Errico! 

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UPDATE: Toren Atkinson and Paul Soeiro will be in attendance at Elfsar and Kevin Forbes will also be on hand in the evening!
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 Also check out the creators at the Ayden gallery March 6th at 7pm, there will be original art pieces on hand, live drawing, mini comics and much much more!

Okay, on Wednesday I made a big deal about Action Comics #1 selling at a record breaking dollar amount.   $1 million paid for Action Comics #1 (see “ELFBYTES/FCBD/BACK-ISSUES/CREATOR SIGNING/COMIC-CON”).  Now another key auction has just closed and a second record sale of a high grade quality Golden Age book is recorded this week.  A CGC 8.0 copy of Detective #27, the first appearance of Batman, just sold for $1,075,500 (including Buyer’s Premium) in a Heritage auction.   The Detective #27 was bought by a collector for $100 around 40 years ago, and kept, and preserved, until its sale this week.That price gives Batman a slight lead over Superman in the 8.0 copy first appearance price derby.  Both prices were roughly triple the previous record price paid for a comic.  Wow!

APRIL ORDERS ARE DUE TODAY WEDNESDAY the 24th!
Wow, this month went fast.  I know February is the shortest month but with the added excitement of the Olympics it seemed to accelerate even more! Orders are due, so if you have not done so already, please send us your order changes ASAP.  Check out our handwritten Elfbytes to help you make that final decision: http://www.elfsar.com/Elfbytes Articles/Elfbytes.htm 

This edition of Elfbytes still contains info information about the new Free Comic Book day books as it is still not too late to order them.  Remember if you want to pre-order the books, you have to be an elfsar saver file customer http://www.elfsar.com/SaverFileMemebership.htm

Also the New Previews shipped today!

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OUR BACK ISSUE BIN SALE CONTINUES!
Through March, we will continue the deep discount savings on issues of the past.  We are entering newly acquired stock each and everyday and constantly adding some juicy hard to get comics to our bins.  This past month we added another 3,000 more in our bins and if you have not been to the store lately, you will notice a big difference as we have added a central location for all of our back issues.  Feel free to send us your want lists and we will even do the work for you.

Speaking of back issues, did you know that a CGC 8.0 copy of Action Comics #1 has been sold for $1 million to an unidentified buyer in an auction that closed this past Monday on ComicConnect.com?  This more than triples the previous record for a vintage comic, the $317,200 paid for a 6.0 copy of the same title last year!  Now granted, Only 100 copies of Action Comics #1 exist, and only two copies have been graded at 8.0 or higher. the 1938 comic was the first appearance of Superman and the beginning of the superhero genre. 

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CLOUDSCAPE COMICS CREATOR SIGNING AT ELFSAR MARCH 10th!
Self-Publishing Comics is a hard business and we at Elfsar want to support Cloudscape with their new book.  On Wednesday March 10th we invite you to be a part of our NEW COMIC WEDNESDAY BONANZA!  Meet and greet artist(s) from the book who will sign autographs and maybe even do some sketches!  The new book is called “EXPLODED VIEW” with a cover by Camilla D’Errico!  More news will be made available as to who will be joining us as we finalize the details.  Also check out the creators at the Ayden gallery March 6th at 7pm, there will be original art pieces on hand, live drawing, mini comics and much much more!

NEW COMIC CON IN VANCOUVER!
Do you crave something different?  Check out the Hollywood North Entertainment Expo in Burnaby.  I have not confirmed this, but it looks like the date has been changed to June 27-28th.  This will be the first (planned to be an Annual) multifaceted convention for Anime, Comics, Gaming, and Sci-Fi.

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GEEK NATION TOUR TO SAN DIEGO COMIC CON!
Want to go to the San Diego Comic Con?  Need a 4-Day Pass even though they are sold out? Want someone else to take care of all your traveling plans?  Join these guys for a six day tour!  http://www.geeknationtours.com/

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The store will be closed for December 31st and January 1st.  We will re-open on Saturday January 2nd.

Happy New Year everyone!  See you in 2010!

Hello All,

Diamond has a late minute SALE and we wanted to share these awesome deals with you.  If you order by Noon Tomorrow (Dec 18th) you can get the sale price of the items listed below.  We cover the shipping   I know this is last minute but these deals are really sweet!

Keeping the holiday spirit of the season alive, Diamond is offering hundreds of heavily discounted and radically reduced items for the holidays ahead, including dozens of manga titles from TOKYOPOP!

The 2009 Sales Meltdown offers huge savings on more than 500 items from Diamond and selected suppliers. All items are offered at individual low net prices, ALL WITH NO REORDER CHARGE! YAY!

FEATURED SUPPLIERS INCLUDE:

• Diamond Select Toys
• Gemstone Publishing
• Kenner/Hasbro
• Todd McFarlane Toys
• TOKYOPOP
• Toy2R Holdings
• Viz Media
• Warner Home Video
• WizKids Inc.

ORDERING IS EASY!

If you already have an account with us, Just send me an email with the items you want and we will place the order right away.  Items are in limited quantity and are on a first ordered first served basis. If you want to start up an account, swing by the store and get one today!

Here is the list: (You must send in your order no later than 12 noon on Friday, December 18th!)

GRAPHIC NOVELS

HACHETTE BOOK GROUP USA

HISSING GN VOL 04     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

RANDOM HOUSE

CANCER VIXEN            Regular $27.50  Sale $7.00

KOUGA NINJA SCROLLS NOVEL (MR)  Regular $17.50  Sale $3.75

SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT

AKIKO FLIGHTS OF FANCY HIGH FLYING EXPD ED TP Regular $31.25  Sale $5.00

ST. MARTINS PRESS

SALON GN (MR)           Regular $24.95  Sale $5.75

STUDIO FOGLIO

MYTH ADVENTURE COLLECTION ANOTHER FINE MYTH           Regular $49.95  Sale $10.00

TOKYOPOP

AI LOVE YOU GN VOL 01          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

AI LOVE YOU GN VOL 02          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

AI LOVE YOU GN VOL 04          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

AI LOVE YOU GN VOL 05          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

AI LOVE YOU GN VOL 06          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

AI LOVE YOU GN VOL 07 (MR)  Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 01  Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 02 (MR)      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 03 (MR)      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 05 (MR)      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 06 (MR)      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 08 (MR)      $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 09 (MR)      $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 10 (MR)      $13.99  Sale $2.50

BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD GN VOL 11 (MR)      $13.99  Sale $2.50

BLAME GN VOL 03 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BLAME GN VOL 05 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BLAME GN VOL 07 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BLAME GN VOL 08 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BLAME GN VOL 09 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BLAME GN VOL 10 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 01 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 02 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 03 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 04 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 05 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 08 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 10 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 13 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 14 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 15 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOYS BE GN VOL 17 (MR)        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

CHOBITS ART BOOK YOUR EYES ONLY GN     Regular $22.50  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE VOL 10  Regular $24.99  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI MAGAZINE COLLECTIBLE VOL 11   Regular $24.99  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI MAGAZINE COLLECTIBLE VOL 12   Regular $24.99  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI VOL 2 MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE    Regular $37.50  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI VOL 3 MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE    Regular $37.50  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI VOL 4 MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE    Regular $37.50  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI VOL 5 MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE    Regular $37.50  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI VOL 6 MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE    Regular $37.50  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI VOL 7 MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE    Regular $24.99  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI VOL 8 MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE    Regular $24.99  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NO KISEKI VOL 9 MAGAZINE COLLECTABLE    Regular $24.99  Sale $2.50

CLAMP NORTH SIDE SC (MR)   Regular $37.50  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD GN VOL 01      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD GN VOL 02 (MR)          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD GN VOL 05 (MR)          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD GN VOL 06 (MR)          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD GN VOL 07 (MR)          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD GN VOL 08      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD GN VOL 09 (MR)          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD GN VOL 10 (MR)          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON HEAD VOL 3 GN (MR)            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON VOICE GN VOL 01     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON VOICE GN VOL 02     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON VOICE GN VOL 03 Regular (MR)         $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON VOICE GN VOL 04     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON VOICE GN VOL 06 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON VOICE GN VOL 07 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DRAGON VOICE GN VOL 10     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

DREAM SAGA GN VOL 03        Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 01       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 02       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 03       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 04       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 05       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 06       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 07       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 08       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 09       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 10 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 11 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 12 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 13 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 14 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 15 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 17 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 18 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 19 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 21 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 22 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 23 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS GN VOL 24 (MR)           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GET BACKERS INFINITY FORTRESS GN VOL 02 (MR)   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GIRL GOT GAME GN VOL 02     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GIRL GOT GAME GN VOL 03     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GIRL GOT GAME GN VOL 04     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GIRL GOT GAME GN VOL 06     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GIRL GOT GAME GN VOL 08     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GIRL GOT GAME GN VOL 09     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GIRL GOT GAME GN VOL 10     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO EARLY YEARS SHONAN JUNAI GUMI GN VOL 02 (MR)      Regular $16.95  Sale $2.50

GTO EARLY YEARS SHONAN JUNAI GUMI GN VOL 03 (MR)      Regular $16.95  Sale $2.50

GTO EARLY YEARS SHONAN JUNAI GUMI GN VOL 04 (MR)      Regular $16.95  Sale $2.50

GTO EARLY YEARS SHONAN JUNAI GUMI GN VOL 05 (MR)      Regular $16.95  Sale $2.50

GTO EARLY YEARS SHONAN JUNAI GUMI GN VOL 06 (MR)      Regular $16.95  Sale $2.50

GTO EARLY YEARS SHONAN JUNAI GUMI GN VOL 07 (MR)      Regular $16.95  Sale $2.50

GTO EARLY YEARS SHONAN JUNAI GUMI GN VOL 08 (MR)      Regular $16.95  Sale $2.50

GTO EARLY YEARS SHONAN JUNAI GUMI GN VOL 09 (MR)      Regular $16.95  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 02            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 04            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 05            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 06            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 08            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 09            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 11            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 12            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 13            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 14            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 17            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 18            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 19            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 20            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 21            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 22            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 19            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 20            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

GTO GN VOL 25            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 02     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 03     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 06     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 08     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 09     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 10     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 13     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 14     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 15     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 16     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 18     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 19     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 21     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 22     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 24     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 25     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 26     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 27     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 29     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D GN VOL 30     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D VOL 11 GN     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D VOL 23 GN     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INITIAL D VOL 4 GN       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INSTANT TEEN JUST ADD NUTS  GN VOL 04     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INSTANT TEEN JUST ADD NUTS GN VOL 01      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

INSTANT TEEN JUST ADD NUTS GN VOL 02      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

JING KING OF BANDITS GN VOL 07      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

JING KING OF BANDITS TWILIGHT TALES GN VOL 01   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

JING KING OF BANDITS TWILIGHT TALES GN VOL 02   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

JING KING OF BANDITS TWILIGHT TALES GN VOL 03   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

JING KING OF BANDITS TWILIGHT TALES GN VOL 06   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

JING KING OF BANDITS TWILIGHT TALES GN VOL 07   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KAMICHAMA KARIN GN VOL 04            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KAMICHAMA KARIN GN VOL 06            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KAMICHAMA KARIN GN VOL 07            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KAMICHAMA KARIN VOL 03 GN            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KEDAMONO DAMONO GN VOL 01 (MR)            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KEDAMONO DAMONO GN VOL 02 (MR)            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KEDAMONO DAMONO GN VOL 03 (MR)            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KINDAICHI CASE FILES GN VOL 16 MAGICAL EXPRESS (MR)   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KINDAICHI CASE FILES GN VOL 17       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

LIFE GN VOL 02 (MR)    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

LIFE GN VOL 03 (MR)    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

LIFE GN VOL 04 (MR)    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

LIFE GN VOL 05 (MR)    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

LIFE GN VOL 06 (MR)    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

LIFE GN VOL 08 (MR)    Regular $10.99  $1.00

LIFE GN VOL 09 (MR)    Regular $10.99  $1.00

LOVE HINA GN VOL 11 Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

LOVE HINA GN VOL 14 Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH II GN VOL 02          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MARS GN VOL 01         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MARS GN VOL 06         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MARS GN VOL 10         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MARS GN VOL 11         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MARS GN VOL 12         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MARS GN VOL 14         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MARS HORSE WITH NO NAME GN       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

MARS VOL 4 GN           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

NOISE GN (MR)            Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL CHANGE OF HEART TP VOL 01    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL CHANGE OF HEART TP VOL 02    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL CHANGE OF HEART TP VOL 03    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL CHANGE OF HEART TP VOL 04    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL CHANGE OF HEART TP VOL 06    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL CHANGE OF HEART TP VOL 07    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL CHANGE OF HEART TP VOL 09    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL CHANGE OF HEART VOL 8 TP     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50PEACH GIRL GN VOL 01       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL GN VOL 02           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL GN VOL 03           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL GN VOL 03 SAES STORY (MR)     $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL GN VOL 04           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL GN VOL 06           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL GN VOL 07           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL GN VOL 08           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL LIMITED COLLECTORS SET          Regular $49.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL SAES STORY GN VOL 01 (MR)     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL SAES STORY GN VOL 02 (MR)     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PEACH GIRL VOL 02 LIMITED COLLECTORS SET          Regular $49.99  Sale $2.50

PIXIE POP GOKKUN PUCHO GN VOL 01           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PSYCHIC ACADEMY GN VOL 01           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PSYCHIC ACADEMY GN VOL 02           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PSYCHIC ACADEMY GN VOL 02 & VOL 02 DVD BUNDLE          Regular Regular $31.25  Sale $2.50

PSYCHIC ACADEMY GN VOL 03           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PSYCHIC ACADEMY GN VOL 04           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PSYCHIC ACADEMY GN VOL 05           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PSYCHIC ACADEMY GN VOL 06           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

PSYCHIC ACADEMY GN VOL 09           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

RAVE MASTER GN VOL 21       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

RAVE MASTER GN VOL 22       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

RAVE MASTER GN VOL 23       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

RAVE MASTER GN VOL 24       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

RAVE MASTER GN VOL 25       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

RAVE MASTER GN VOL 26       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

REBOUND GN VOL 17  Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

REBOUND GN VOL 18  Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ROSE HIP ROSE GN VOL 01 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ROSE HIP ROSE GN VOL 02 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ROSE HIP ZERO GN VOL 05 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAKURA TAISEN GN VOL 02    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAKURA TAISEN GN VOL 06    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAKURA TAISEN GN VOL 07    Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 05     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 06     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 07     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 08     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 09     Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 10 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 11 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 12 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 13 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 14 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 15 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 16 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 18 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 19 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 20 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 21 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 22 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 23 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 24 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 25 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 26 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 27 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 28 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 30 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 31 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN VOL 32 (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOL 17 GN (MR)         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

TRAMPS LIKE US GN VOL 03 (MR)       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

TRAMPS LIKE US GN VOL 05   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

TRAMPS LIKE US GN VOL 08 (MR)       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

TRAMPS LIKE US GN VOL 09   Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

TRAMPS LIKE US GN VOL 10 (MR)       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

TRAMPS LIKE US GN VOL 11 (MR)       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

TRAMPS LIKE US GN VOL 12 (MR)       Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

TRINITY BLOOD GN VOL 02 (MR)          Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ULTRA CUTE GN VOL 02           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ULTRA CUTE GN VOL 04           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ULTRA CUTE GN VOL 05           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ULTRA CUTE GN VOL 07           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ULTRA CUTE GN VOL 08           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

ULTRA CUTE GN VOL 09           Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

BOOKS

ANTIQUES COLLECTED COMIC STRIP HC         Regular $19.95  Sale $15.00

ABASH AND THE CYBER BULLY HC     Regular $13.99  Sale $1.25

BIG BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK    Regular $24.95  Sale $5.00

HTDM COSTUME ENCYCLOPEDIA VOL 02 (MR)            Regular $31.25  Sale $6.25

HTDM SKETCHING MANGA STYLE VOL 04 ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE Regular $31.25  Sale $7.50

I AM PLASTIC DESIGNER TOY EXPLOSION HC Regular $50.00  Sale $15.00

KANJI DE MANGA SPECIAL EDITION YOJI-JUKUGO      Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KANJI DE MANGA VOL 02         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KANJI DE MANGA VOL 03         Regular $13.99  Sale $7.50

KANJI DE MANGA VOL 05         Regular $13.99  Sale $2.50

KANJI DE MANGA VOL 06         Regular $13.99  Sale $7.50

MANGA WITHOUT BORDERS TP VOL 01           Regular $19.95  Sale $1.25

MICKEY AND THE GANG CLASSIC STORIES IN VERSE SC       Regular $37.50  Sale $25.00

NEW GENERATION OF MANGA ARTISTS VOL 6           Regular $19.95  Sale $1.25

NEW GENERATION OF MANGA ISTS VOL 8      Regular $19.95  Sale $1.25

POP CULTURE WITH CHARACTER ART LOOK INSIDE GEM      Regular $29.95  Sale $25.00

SAMURAI CONFIDENTIAL HC    Regular $24.95  Sale $5.00

WATCHING THE WATCHMEN HC          Regular $49.95  Sale $30.00

APPAREL

OBAMA TIME FOR CHANGE BY ROSS BLK T/S LG       Regular $22.50  Sale $15.00

OBAMA TIME FOR CHANGE BY ROSS BLK T/S MED    Regular $22.50  Sale $15.00

TOYS, STATUES & MODELS

ART STORM CO.

MINE YOSHIZAKI LIMIT GUNZ PVC STATUE      Regular $105.99 Sale $62.50

ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT

STAR WARS REAL MASK MAGNET COLLECTION DIS (NET)     Regular $180.00 Sale $87.50

BANDAI HONG KONG

LITTLE BUSTERS HARUKA 1/8 SCALE PVC FIGURE     Regular $106.99 Sale $37.50

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

24 SEASON 1 MINIMATES BOX SET      Regular $19.95  Sale $2.50

BSG MODERN MINIMATES SER 3 2-PK ASST   Regular $104.95 Sale $31.50

BSG MODERN MINIMATES SER 4 2PK ASST    Regular $119.95 Sale $37.50

BSG RAZOR GINA PX AF          $20.95  Sale $6.50

BTVS ANGEL 1/1 SCALE PUPPET REPLICA      Regular $406.25 Sale $250.00

MARVEL MINIMATES 2-PK SER 14 ASST          Regular $134.95 Sale $75.00

MARVEL MINIMATES 2PK SER 23 ASST           Regular $119.95 Sale $37.50

MARVEL MINIMATES 2PK SER 26 WOLVERINE MOVIE ASST   Regular $119.95 Sale $50.00

MARVEL SELECT MOVIE WOLVERINE AF        Regular $25.00  Sale $12.50

MOUSE GUARD LIEAM DLX PLUSH      Regular $31.25  Sale $7.50

MOUSE GUARD PVC SET         Regular $31.25  Sale $7.50

OFFICE SPACE BOBBLE HEAD PETER            Regular $25.00  Sale $2.50

POTA RETRO CLOTH CORNELIUS & SOLDIER APE ASST         Regular $189.99 Sale $75.00

POTA RETRO CLOTH DR ZAIUS & ZIRA ASST   Regular $189.99 Sale $75.00

SPIRIT MOVIE MINIMATES BOX SET     Regular $19.99  Sale $3.75

SPIRIT MOVIE MINIMATES PX 2-PK       Regular $9.99    Sale $2.50

STAR TREK DS9 SEASON 7 KIRA PX AF           Regular $19.99  Sale $5.00

STAR TREK DS9 SER 2 AF ASST          Regular $159.99 Sale $50.00

STAR TREK DS9 WORF & GOWRON AF 2-PACK          Regular $39.99  Sale $12.50

STAR TREK TNG 20TH ANNIV CPT PICARD IN CHAIR AF           Regular $39.95  Sale $7.50

STAR TREK TNG 20TH ANNIV SEASON 1 RIKER AF IN COMMAND CHAIR         Regular $31.95  Sale $7.50

STAR TREK TNG PX ENSIGN RO AF     Regular $19.99  Sale $3.75

STAR TREK TNG SER 5 AF ASST         Regular $159.99 Sale $50.00

STAR TREK TOS 40TH ANN MINIMATES SERIES 4 ASST          Regular $119.95 Sale $37.50

STAR TREK TOS AF 2-PACK ASST       Regular $239.99 Sale $187.50

STAR TREK TOS RETRO CLOTH AF ASST SER 6 CHEKOV & CHERON Regular $179.99 Sale $125.00

STAR TREK TOS RETRO CLOTH SPOCK AND ANDORIAN AF SET         Regular $47.50  Sale $40.00

STAR TREK TOS RETRO CLOTH UHURA & MUGATO FIGURE SET        Regular $47.99  Sale $40.00

STAR TREK TWOK 25TH ANNIV KIRK & KHAN AF ASST (NO TOPPER)  Regular $319.99 Sale $50.00

STAR TREK TWOK DEATH OF SPOCK 2PK KIRK & SPOCK AF SET      Regular $39.99  Sale $12.50

STARGATE ATLANTIS SER 3 AF ASST  Regular $199.99 Sale $50.00

STARGATE ATLANTIS SER 3 AF ASST(NO CASE TOPPER)       Regular $199.99 Sale $45.00

STARGATE ATLANTIS SERIES 3 CUSTOM AF ASST      Regular $199.99 Sale $45.00

STARGATE SG1 CAMERON MITCHELL 12IN CLOTH FIGURE     Regular $39.99  Sale $15.00

STARGATE SG1 DANIEL JACKSON 12IN CLOTH FIGURE           Regular $49.99  Sale $15.00

SW JANGO FETT JUMBO CHUBBY FIG Regular $74.99  Sale $15.00

TERMINATOR 2 MINIMATES 2-PK SER 1 ASST  Regular $118.99            Sale $50.00

TRANSFORMERS RATCHET BUST        Regular $89.95  Sale $37.50

FUNKO

SDCC 2008 WOLVERINE BROWN COSTUME BOBBLE HEAD    Regular $19.99  Sale $10.00

GREAT EASTERN ENTERTAINMENT

NARUTO PAKKUN PLUSH BAG Regular $41.99  $ Sale $5.00

AILBREAK TOYS

JOHN MCCAIN 6IN ACTION FIGURE       Regular $19.99  Sale $2.50

KENNER/HASBRO TOY GROUP

MARVEL LEGENDS ICONS 12-IN AF ASST 200901        Regular $149.99 Sale $100.00

MARVEL LEGENDS ICONS 12-IN AF ASST 200902        Regular $149.99 Sale $100.00

MARVEL MIGHTY MUGGS 2008 PX 6-IN FIG ASST         Regular $99.99  Sale $37.50

STAR WARS CLONE WARS BUILD A DROID AF ASST 200802   Regular $179.95 Sale $75.00

STAR WARS CLONE WARS BUILD A DROID AF ASST 200803   Regular $179.95 Sale $75.00

WOLVERINE ACTION FIGURE ASST 200901      Regular $195.99 Sale $75.00

WOLVERINE SLASHIN ACTION ELECTRONIC AF ASST Regular $82.99  Sale $103.50

KOTOBUKIYA

STAR WARS 4-LOM ARTFX STATUE     Regular $124.99 Sale $37.50

STAR WARS DENGAR ARTFX STATUE Regular $124.99 Sale $37.50

MCFARLANE TOYS

GUITAR HERO SERIES 1 AF ASST (NET)          Regular $84.95  Sale $50.00

HALO SERIES 1 DLX AF BOX SET ASST (NET)  Regular $131.99 Sale $21.95

HALO SERIES 5 PX AF (NET)    Regular $11.95  Sale $18.75

MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION

KUBRICK BEARBRICK SERIES 18 24PC BMB DIS         Regular $149.99 Sale $125.00

LOST BEARBRICK (Net)            Regular $9.95    Sale $3.50

WATCHMEN BEARBRICK 400/100 PERCENT SET         Regular $124.95 Sale $64.95

MEZCO TOYS

HEROES CLAIRE AF     Regular $24.95  Sale $3.95

HEROES HIRO AF        Regular $24.95  Sale $3.95

PLAYMATES

STAR TREK MOVIE 12-IN AF 4-PC ASST (NET)  Regular $103.99 Sale $75.00

STAR TREK MOVIE TRANSPORTER ROOM PLAYSET (NET)      Regular $37.99  Sale $37.50

T4 SALVATION 10-IN ROBOT AF 12-PC ASST (NET)       Regular $229.99 Sale $125.00

T4 SALVATION 3-3/4 IN HUMAN AF 12-PC ASST (NET)   Regular $74.95  Sale $45.00

T4 SALVATION 3-3/4 IN ROBOT AF 12-PC ASST (NET)   Regular $74.95  Sale $45.00

T4 SALVATION 6-IN HUMAN AF 12-PC ASST (NET)        Regular $107.99 Sale $45.00

T4 SALVATION 6-IN ROBOT AF 12-PC ASST (NET)         Regular $107.99 Sale $62.50

TOY2R HOLDINGS

BUNNY QEE FIESTA POSTCARD BOOK 1         Regular $15.00  Sale $3.95

BUNNY QEE FIESTA POSTCARD BOOK 2         Regular $15.00  Sale $3.95

DIY 8IN QEE BEAR VALUE PACK         Regular $43.95  Sale $15.00

DIY 8IN QEE CAT VALUE PACK            Regular $43.95  Sale $15.00

DIY 8IN QEE DOG VALUE PACK           Regular $43.95  Sale $15.00

DIY 8IN QEE MONKEY VALUE PACK    Regular $43.95  Sale $15.00

DIY 8IN QEE TOYER VALUE PACK       Regular $43.95  Sale $15.00

DIY 9IN QEE BUNEE VALUE PACK       Regular $43.95  Sale $15.00

NEDZED 123 KLAN 7IN RABBIT BLUE PX EDITION         Regular $75.00  Sale $25.00

SDCC 2008 SIMPSONS 3IN QEE 3 PK   Regular $24.99  Sale $6.95

SIMPSONS 10IN HALLOWEEN BART BONE QEE          Regular $50.00  Sale $20.00

SIMPSONS 3IN BART MANIA QEE ASST SER 02           Regular $209.99 Sale $50.00

SIMPSONS 3IN BART MANIA QEE BMB ASST SER 02  Regular $209.99 Sale $50.00

SIMPSONS 3IN HOMER QEE GIVEAWAY FIG   Regular $8.99    Sale $2.50

TOYNAMI

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN NINJITSU COLL SERIES 1 DIS     Regular $124.95 Sale $75.00

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN NINJITSU COLL SERIES 2 DIS     Regular $124.95 Sale $75.00

GAMES

ALLIANCE GAMES DISTRIBUTORS

POKEMON TCG 2009 SPRING TIN DIS   Regular $169.99 Sale $100.00

BANDAI AMERICA

NARUTO CCG LINEAGE O/T LEGENDS BLISTER CASE Regular $750.00 Sale $150.00

MONGOOSE PUBLISHING

RUNEQUEST PLAYERS GUIDE TO GLORANTHA SC     Regular $29.95  Sale $6.50

TRAVELLER RPG ADVENTURE 1 BELTSTRIKE SC        Regular $29.95  Sale $6.50

TRAVELLER RPG HIGH GUARD SC       Regular $29.95  Sale $10.00

THE UPPER DECK COMPANY

HUNTIK TCG SECRETS & SEEKERS STARTER DECK DIS (NET)            Regular $59.99  Sale $25.00

MARVEL VS TCG COMING OF GALACTUS GS DECK DIS (NET) Regular $134.99 Sale $25.00

WORLD OF WARCRAFT CMG BOOSTER PACK            Regular $11.50  Sale $7.50

WORLD OF WARCRAFT CMG DELUXE EDITION SET     Regular $29.99  Sale $25.00

WIZKIDS

DARK HORSE HEROCLIX HELLBOY & BPRD ACTION PACK      Regular $16.50  Sale $5.00

MECHWARRIOR CHAMPIONS VOL 1 ACTION PACK      Regular $19.95  Sale $7.50

PIRATES AT OCEANS EDGE CSG 2 PLAYER MEGA PACK DIS Regular $106.95 Sale $50.00

STAR WARS POCKETMODEL TCG IMPERIAL POWER UP PACK          Regular $9.99    Sale $1.50

STAR WARS ORDER 66 POCKETMODEL TCG 36 CT GRAVITY FEED DIS          Regular $117.95 Sale $50.00

STAR WARS ORDER 66 POCKETMODEL TCG THEME DECK DIS          Regular $52.99  Sale $25.00

STAR WARS SCUM & VILLAINY POCKETMODEL TCG 36 CT PDQ DIS   Regular $52.99  Sale $25.00

DVDS & DIGITAL MEDIA

ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT

HELLBOY ANIMATED 2 BLOOD & IRON DVD     Regular $19.95  Sale $14.75

HELLBOY SWORD OF STORMS ANIMATED MOVIE DVD           Regular $16.95  Sale $10.00

BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC

INFINITE RYVIUS VOL 6 DVD ABSOLUTION       Regular $22.99  Sale $18.95

MS GUNDAM SEED VOL 1 DVD GRIM REALITY (Net)    Regular $22.99  Sale $18.95

FUNIMATION PRODUCTIONS INC

DBZ REMASTERED COMP UNCUT DVD BOX SET SEASON 04  Regular $39.95  Sale $32.50

DBZ REMASTERED COMP UNCUT DVD BOX SET SEASON 05  Regular $39.95  Sale $32.50

DBZ REMASTERED COMP UNCUT DVD BOX SET SEASON 07  Regular $39.95  Sale $32.50

TENCHI MUYO GXP VOL 1 DVD            Regular $21.99  Sale $16.25

TRINITY BLOOD VOL 05 DVD VIRIDIAN COLL (NET)       Regular $19.99  Sale $13.50

GRAPHIC AUDIO/THE CUTTING CORP

DC COMICS SUPERMAN NEVER ENDING BATTLE AUDIO CD   Regular $13.99  Sale $10.00

GRAPHIC IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES

STAR TREK COMP COLL DVD  Regular $32.50  Sale $26.25

INGRAM ENTERTAINMENT INC

DOCTOR STRANGE THE ANIMATED MOVIE DVD          Regular $17.99  Sale $10.00

INCREDIBLE HULK 2008 DVD BLU-RAY (Net) Regular     $39.95  Sale $34.00

INCREDIBLE HULK 2008 DVD SPEC ED (Net)    Regular $32.50  Sale $29.50

MARVEL HULK VS ANIMATED MOVIE DVD #1 SPEC ED           Regular $24.95  Sale $21.25

NBX ULTIMATE COLL LTD ED DVD SET (Net)     Regular $156.25 Sale $132.50

TUROK SON OF STONE MOVIE DVD WS (NET) Regular $19.95  Sale $14.95

ULTIMATE AVENGERS ANIMATED MOVIE DVD 02        Regular $14.95  Sale $10.95

MANGA ENTERTAINMENT

GHOST IN THE SHELL SAC 2ND GIG VOL 4 DVD           Regular $22.50  Sale $17.50

MEDIA BLASTERS

AH MY GODDESS LAST DANCE VOL 6 DVD (NET)        Regular $23.99  Sale $18.75

AH MY GODDESS VOL 1 ALWAYS AND FOREVER DVD           Regular $23.99  Sale $18.75

GREAT YOKAI WAR (NET) (MR)            Regular $23.99  Sale $18.75

KIRAMEKI PROJECT VOL 1 ROBOT GIRLS DVD (NET)   Regular $15.99  Sale $12.75

TEKKAMAN BLADE COLL 2 DVD SUB (NET) (RES)        Regular $23.99  Sale $18.75

SHADOWSNAKE

MINDSCAPE OF ALAN MOORE WS DVD          Regular $25.00  Sale $21.95

VIZ MEDIA

BLEACH UNCUT DVD BOX SET VOL 03 LTD ED (NET)   Regular $67.50  Sale $57.50

NARUTO DVD VOL 14 (NET)      Regular $15.99  Sale $12.50

NARUTO DVD VOL 26 (NET)      Regular $15.99  Sale $12.50

NARUTO UNCUT DVD BOX SET  VOL 09            Regular $39.99  Sale $33.75

NARUTO UNCUT DVD BOX SET  VOL 11            Regular $39.99  Sale $33.75

NARUTO UNCUT DVD BOX SET  VOL 12            Regular $39.99  Sale $33.75

RANMA 1/2 SEASON 03 HARD BATTLE 2007 SLIM DVD SET (NET)        Regular $39.99  Sale $33.75

RANMA 1/2 SEASON 06 RANDOM RHAPSODY SLIM DVD SET  Regular $37.50  Sale $32.50

WARNER HOME VIDEO

APPLESEED EX MACHINA DVD            Regular $23.99  Sale $20.00

APPLESEED EX MACHINA STEELBOOK LTD ED DVD   Regular $34.99  Sale $27.50

BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT ANIMATED MOVIE DVD REG ED     Regular $17.95  Sale $15.00

BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT ANIMATED MOVIE DVD SPEC ED   Regular $23.95  Sale $20.00

BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT DVD FS    Regular $25.95  Sale $22.50

BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT DVD SPEC ED     Regular $29.95  Sale $25.00

JUSTICE LEAGUE NEW FRONTIER ANIMATED MOVIE SPEC ED DVD   Regular $24.99  Sale $20.00

LEGEND O/T SHADOWLESS SWORD DVD (NET)          Regular $16.95  Sale $13.75

NARUTO UNCUT DVD BOX SET  VOL 14            Regular $39.99  Sale $33.75

SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY ANIMATED MOVIE DVD         Regular $19.95  Sale $7.95

WATCHMEN MOTION COMIC DVD REG ED       Regular $29.99  Sale $25.00

WEA/RYKO

WATCHMEN OST LTD ED 12IN PICTURE DISC RECORD            Regular $19.99  Sale $9.50

NOVEMBER ORDERS ARE DUE TODAY WEDNESDAY the 25th!
November’s orders are due, so if you have not done so already, please send us your order changes ASAP.  Not sure what to order?  Want us to give you our honest opinion about what is in Previews? We have our handwritten Elfbytes up to help you: http://www.elfsar.com/Elfbytes Articles/Elfbytes.htm

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ELFSAR IS NOW ON TWITTER!
Yes it is true, Elfsar is now on twitter so if you want to hear what goes on from time to time follow us for all the happenings at the store.
Twitter is a free service that lets you keep in touch with us through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to the question of what is happening at Elfsar. If you have not signed up yet, join today and follow our Tweets. Go to: http://twitter.com/ELFSAR

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BACK ISSUE 50% OFF SALE!
For the first time ever we have put out back issues at 50% off! This sale made it’s debut at our FCBD Halloween event and customers have been hitting it every day finding all kinds of goodies. We will now extend this sale through Christmas! But that is not all. We will now be selling our rare/ variant and incentive covers for 50% OFF as well!

Make plans to check out all the new comics in our back issue bins the next time you visit the store.

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FCBD HALLOWEEN PICS AND RAFFLE RESULTS!
Thank you to all who joined us to help out the Vancouver Food Bank.  Every contribution helped make this event a success.  To all the talented artists, writers, volunteers and to everyone who dressed up for Halloween to help us with our charity fundraiser, Thank you again for making this day meaningful.  I think that this is proof that we do not need to rely on an international FCBD event to make a difference in our own community. Check out the results: http://www.elfsar.com/FCBD/Halloween/Event.htm

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YALETOWN CHRISTMAS SHOPATHON HAPPENING DEC 5th!
It looks like all the businesses in Yaletown are gearing up for the season as sales start to move into full swing.  Be a part of the excitement this fall with Flag Walk! Keep your eyes out for our flag decals that will be thermo-fixed to sidewalks from South Granville to Yaletown, leading you in the right direction to prepare you for the fun and games that will ensue from launch day November 20th until the end of the 2010 Olympics. More info can be found at: http://www.yaletowninfo.com

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CALLING ALL COMIC BOOK ARTISTS!
A staff writer for an original fiction site called 365 Tomorrows is looking for artists who would be interested in doing a one page comic using one of the many stories found at http://www.365tomorrows.com/. He is even offering cash.
Anyone interested should contact Duncan Shields on Facebook.

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POP CULTURE COLLECTIBLES FAIR DEC 5th!
There will be a Pop Culture Collectibles Fair on Saturday December 5th at the Croatian Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr.,Vancouver Hours 10am-4pm Admission: Free!
(604) 521-6304 go to: http://www.funpromo.ca/

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2ND LEVEL WIZARDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you have a passion and a willingness to share and to make Vancouver a city known for fun and unusual events, we hope that you will consider participating as a volunteer with 2nd Level Wizards.  Becoming a volunteer will give you the opportunity to go behind the scenes and work as an integral part of organizing vibrant, exciting and novel events such as film festivals, live acts, and conventions.

To learn more about the available opportunities, and to tell us how you’d like to be involved, contact Chris Slater at
volunteers@secondlevelwizards.com

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THE ESCAPISTS CONTEST!
Win a drawing from local artist Steve Rolston!
Buy a copy of the Escapists at Elfsar Comics and get a photo taken of you holding your purchase. Find out how to submit your photo here: http://steverolston.livejournal.com/115838.html

I highly recommend you take advantage of this rather generous offer from Steve Rolston. An original drawing is a one of a kind item and a personal gift from an artist – furthermore the Escapists is a fantastic book based on the Amazing adventures of Cavalier and Clay. You would be silly to pass this up.

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GET THE ELFSAR EXCLUSIVE COVER!
Have you reserved your copy of the Elfsar exclusive cover of Kade drawn by Elfsar’s own Ethan Peacock?
The debut of this rare cover at the Elfsar FCBD Halloween event made a helpful impact on raising money for a charity in need
(with 100% of the proceeds going towards the Vancouver Food Bank). Priced at $4.95 (only available at Elfsar Comics) be sure to request your copy today and help us make a difference.

NOTE: The Comicspriceguide.com has this valued already at $10.00USD!   Wow that was fast!

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WHAT IS THE VETALA?
Finally, while we are shamelessly plugging Ethan’s art, not many of you may know that Ethan has been involved with providing concept designs for a new Canadian film project called The Vetala.

The Vetala is a supernatural thriller about a hostile, yet conflicted spirit from the pages of Sanskrit mythology, and the succession of people it travels through.

Ethan’s design for the Vetala will premiere in this Thursday’s episode on youtube here:  http://www.youtube.com/user/thevetala

A photo gallery of the making of the Vetala (including Ethan’s concept artwork) will go on-line Friday here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vetala/99040508197

Spread the news!

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Have you read Elfbytes yet?  CLICK HERE for the link.

Notably, a very serious price war has broken out between Amazon.com and Walmart.com over advance order bestselling books, with the retailers offering discounts as high as 74% off retail on hot upcoming titles.  These prices are most definitely below cost for both retailers.   Titles involved include the upcoming titles from Stephen King, James Patterson, and Sarah Palin.

The price war started on Thursday, according to the Wall Street Journal, when Walmart cut prices on ten hot upcoming titles to $10.  Amazon matched the price, and Walmart then cut prices on the titles to $9.  After Amazon also matched that price, Walmart cut its price again, to $8.99.

The nation’s largest book chains aren’t cutting prices to match, which probably means that they will lose market share on these key titles.  At a time when book retailing is already challenged by slumping sales due to the economy, a price war between the 2 “Big Dogs” appears to be the last thing Chapters, Barnes & Noble and every other smaller book retailer thereafter need.

It reminds me of dogs fighting for table scraps each going for the jugular not caring that they are both going to loose.

To a book business that has already been rocked by the beginning of digital delivery to handheld devices and subscription services, you can now add two more trends with game-changing potential:  piracy and store-based print-on-demand.

A story in Sunday’s New York Times titled “Will Books Be Napsterized” raises the possibility that all books might end up like recorded music. 95% of digital music is unauthorized and industry revenues, including rapidly growing revenues from sales of digital copies, have dropped by half in the last ten years.

A site called RapidShare is the source of the most illegal copies, according to the article, which reported that of 166 illegal copies of Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol found on the Web, RapidShare was the source of 102 of them.

Another potential gamechanger is the Espresso Book Machine, currently selling for around $100,000, which can print, bind, and trim a 300-page b/w book with color covers in under four minutes.  A new version of the EBM is now currently being deployed to bookstores and libraries.  The devices draw on about 1.6 million titles from On Demand Books, the creator of the machine, and another 2 million titles from Google’s digitized book library.

A device that produces DVDs on demand is rapidly changing Blockbuster’s business model.  The company is closing nearly 1,000 stores as it deploys around 10,000 of the DVD-producing kiosks by the middle of next year. To have a similar effect on the book business, the price of the EBM will have to come down significantly, but it’s early in the life cycle of these devices.

The next stage of Google’s book strategy became clearer yesterday when the company announced that it would begin offering electronic books to any device with a Web browser through a new online store, beginning in the first half of 2010.

What does this mean for our beloved comics?  We are currently in a situation (like a stand-off right out of the wild west) where each company is waiting to see who will make the first move.  It is always less expensive to see what the other guy develops and try to improve/adapt and correct his mistakes, than to make those mistakes yourself.

Everyone who has not been living under a rock has heard the news about Disney buying Marvel (See Disney-buys-Marvel-comics-for-4-billion) and now Aniboom and Marvel are holding a Motion Comics Competition. The grand prize winner will get $10,000 and have their work posted on marvel.com.  Marvel loves the motion comic.

DC Comics and Warner Bros. have recently restructured to create DC Entertainment (See DC-and-Warner-Brothers-create-DC-Entertainment), where part of their development is to experiment with the digital medium.  No specific news has been given other than from various interviews that say that there waiting to see what happens.

Sony is bringing downloadable graphic novels to its PSP with the “digital reader,” that will bring “a range of media” to the portable console. “Hundreds” of comics are said to be lined up for the service starting in December, with publishers Marvel, IDW Publishing, iVerse, and Image Comics contributing brands such as Spider-Man, X-Men, The Fantastic Four, Star Trek, Archie Comics, and Proof.

Also a notable comic book news site, recently conducted a poll regarding the future of the digital distribution of comics. This was in response to a recent blog entry by Filip Sablik, Editor-In-Chief at Top cow Comics (WANTED, WITCHBLADE), which advocates for free, ad-supported distribution. More than two-thirds of Newsarama’s readership decided that the best option for digital comics is a fee-based, with the majority choosing a $0.99-per-issue iTunes-type model. The least popular option was a subscription-based model, similar to Marvel Comics Unlimited, which is the current method of distribution at Marvel.com.

It is very interesting where our industry is heading.  I predict a lot of changes in the next 5 years and it is no coincidence that I am seeing a lot of comic books stores carrying more toys and games than comics.  Now don’t get me wrong, I can still see comic books being published in print form fifty years from now, in the same way pulp magazines are still being published, facsimile reprints and pastiches with print runs maybe in the hundreds sold to a small but devoted fan base.  But I have to face the fact that I really have to think long and hard about my future as a business in the act of selling comics.  I love them and will always be around them and comics will never die.  Just the way you and I get them will be different. On the bright side of things, there’s nothing like “they don’t make those anymore” to make something more valuable so it will be an absolute boon to those selling back issues.  I just have not been impressed enough by digital comics… yet.  But if they ever make a color kindle, I might change my mind.

DO YOU WANT FREE COMICS NOW?  LET ELFSAR SHOW YOU THE WAY.

Free Golden Age Comics Book Downloads

There are many free download resources for comic books which have expired copyrights and are now in the public domain. Check out: Golden Age Comics (No, I am not talking about the only other comic book store in downtown Vancouver) for free comic books that have expired copyrights. Downloading any other comic book or graphic novel without the permission of the publisher is illegal and counts as copyright infringement, punishable by large fines and possible jail time. Yadda yadda yadda.

Free Comics, Graphic Novels and Manga

Don’t have a computer? No problem, there is an entire collection of DC, Marvel, Vertigo, Image, Darkhorse, and Manga waiting for you just down the street. Where? Your local library. Public libraries often include a graphic novels sections, which is the perfect place for comic book readers on a budget or for those just starting out in the hobby.

Free Comic Book Day

Lastly, don’t forget about Free Comic Book day. On Free Comic Book day, every one gets a free comic book, no computer or library card required. Held annually, typically on the first Saturday in May, visit any good comic shop and walk with away with a free issue, just like that. Free Comic Book Day is a partnership of comic book retailers to help spread the word about comic books. But here at Elfsar you don’t just get a free comic you get free comicS with an “S” at the end.  We link it to a charity (the Vancouver Food Bank) event and the average person walks away with about 10 Free Books!  And you don’t even have to wait until May for the next one as we are bringing Free Comic Book Day to you again on October 31st (Halloween) as it falls on a Saturday this year.  Check it out: http://www.elfsar.com/FCBD/Halloween/Event.htm