30 October 2008 Posted 00:15 by Les Hasbro releases an image of the just released role-play 3-foot whip and Indy's fedora. The whip is a repack of the one that plays theme music and makes whip-cracking sounds.

28 October 2008 Posted 23:00 by Les And here's #2 of 3 found in the 'canceled' 12" line - Mutt Williams in Motorcycle Jacket! Now we just need a sighting of the Temple of Doom Indy and we can all rest easy :)

27 October 2008 Posted 22:00 by Les The Noble Collection has added three new items to their impressive Indiana Jones offerings. Better start saving for a replica of Mutt's sword, the Staff of Ra headpiece and a wonderful letter opener set. Thanks to John Alexander for the heads-up!

Posted 21:00 by Les Another sneak peek at an upcoming Lego set based on Raiders of the Lost Ark. Tentative release is January 2009.

26 October 2008 Posted 23:25 by Les Lito V. writes in tonight to share his love of Indy and Halloween - "I just wanted to share some pics with you of my Indiana Jones-related jack o-lantern for this Halloween. Being the year of an "Indiana Jones" film release, I decided to do something Indy-related, of course. I had seen all sorts of Indy carvings before...most of them being of the hero himself. But I had yet to see one of the infamous Crystal Skull. So, I sat down with a pic of the Skull and free-hand drew my design, then set to craving it. I think the finished project speaks for itself...in fact, it might even be good enough to fool Indy himself! Well, maybe not...but at least we wouldn't have to worry about him staring into the eyes of my version!"

24 October 2008 Posted 23:15 by Les Stop the presses!! A 12" Indiana Jones in German Uniform (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) has been found!! Let the hunt begin - and fingers crossed that the other two missing 12" might be available as well.

23 October 2008 Posted 21:00 by Les In our travels today (here in Winnipeg, Canada) we discovered the new Uncle Milton Giant RC Ant (at Zellers). Retailing for $29.99 it looks like it might be a lot of fun. We are waiting on Uncle Milton for our request for review copies of their Indiana Jones offerings. Stay tuned for more info.

22 October 2008 Posted 22:35 by Les As we unpack the numerous 50-gallon containers from our 5,000 mile journey, I thought I'd take a time-out and share images of some of the new acquisitions. Coupon from Wal-Mart (Canada) promoting the DVD release   Plastic movie ticket that was a prize from Dr. Pepper contest this past summer       Plastic gift card available at Papa John's restaurants to promote the DVD release         Card back from upcoming release by GSX (in Japan, manufacturers of fine watches).             Advance sample cover for the upcoming paperback release of the novelization.

19 October 2008 Posted 23:25 by Les A quick sneak peek at an upcoming Lego set based on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Tentative release is January 2009.

Posted 19:15 by Les With over 5,000 miles traveled we've finally returned home. We visited over 100 stores in search of Indiana Jones goodies. And we have the utility trailer to prove it! Four 50-gallon rubbermaid containers filled plus tons of displays and posters. It will take days to sort through all the stuff and put it away. Photos will be forthcoming once we get settled back into our normal routine (I drove for 16 hours yesterday just to get home at 5am and feel a little wonky). The story of our adventure (using our Garmin Nuvi 360 as a 'guide') will be posted soon.

16 October 2008 Posted 08:15 by Les As we move forward to include other genres on the site I'm thrilled to be able to share the cover of the October 17th issue of Entertainment Weekly. It's a first look at J.J. Abrams reimagining of Gene Roddenberry's beloved Star Trek. Click through for more info on this event.

15 October 2008 Posted 00:15 by Les I'm writing from Dallas Oregon tonight. What a day! I found Mutt on Motorcyle figure, both Orville Redenbacher popcorn and Crunch 'n Munch Indy food, the newest issue (#4) of the Official IJ Magazine (congrats Brandon), the new issue of Cinefex and a LOT of KotCS DVD/Blu-ray copies - from Best Buy, K-Mart, Wal-Mart (lenticular package), Target and Circuit City. I passed on the Blockbuster version as it comes with reprints of the KotCS comic.

13 October 2008 Posted 07:55 by Les There is nothing more fun than brushing your teeth - and listening to John Williams' Raiders March coming out of your mouth. Yes - we've found a toothbrush that plays tunes while you brush. Retail is $9.99 and we found them at Target.

12 October 2008 Posted 07:55 by Les We've reacheed the half-way point in our Indy trek across America. With over 2,500 miles driven we have a car full of Indy goodies. Still no sign of TOD figures or a Deluxe Mutt on Motocycle figure at any store (with over 60 now visited). John writes in to share this news that Orville Redenbacher and Crunch 'n Munch both have tie-ins to the October 14th release of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on DVD/Blu-ray. See scan on right for more info. Tomorrow we tour Lucasfilm's Presidio/Letterman Digital Campus and begin our trip home via the US101 Freeway.

10 October 2008 Posted 07:55 by Les For the first time music from all four INDIANA JONES soundtracks composed and conducted by John Williams will be available in a limited edition collectible CD boxed set. Includes previously unreleased music from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade plus interviews with John Williams, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Housed in a handsome leatherette embossed slip case and presented with a bonus 32 page collectors book of photos and rare behind-the-scenes images from all four films, this set re-introduces long out-of-print music from the three original Indiana Jones films plus 2008's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

09 October 2008 Posted 23:45 by Les From the road today (Las Vegas) we have the 3 exclusive Battle packs from Target. Each is themed after one of the Indiana Jones films; Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Last Crusade and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Next stop - San Francisco!

Posted 22:45 by Les With Kingdom of the Crystal Skull debuting on DVD next week here are a few of the exclusives available at the different chains. K-Mart/Sears has a set of 4 Lego posters based on the original theatrical movie posters. Circuit City has KotCS lithographs depicting pre-production art. Target has a 60-page mini book depicting photos from the film. And Best Buy has the mini Crystal Skull statue.

08 October 2008 Posted 22:45 by Les As many know I'm driving 5,000 miles (over 2 weeks) to hunt down any Indy stuff I missed (all the while with my beautiful wife along for support). We will end up in SF visiting Steve Sansweet and then begin the trek home. We've crossed North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah and are currently in Vegas (Nevada). The best place to find Indy stuff has been easily Wal-Mart. Worst is a tie between TRU (they have informed me at every one that IJ is a discontinued line and they will not be receiving any new stock) and Target. While in Salt Lake City today I found the 2 DVD Battle Packs. Also got lots of store signs and display from kind clerks and merchants that wanted to contribute to our IJ museum.

02 October 2008 Posted 22:45 by Les As was recently announced, Papa Johns Pizza is running an Indiana Jones promotion for the upcoming DVD/Blu-ray release on October 14th. While we have none in our neck of the woods (in Canada) I was fortunate enough to visit the location at 22335 El Toro Road in Lake Forest - CA tonight. I'm down for three days on the prowl for more Indy stuff to add to the museum. And what a treat I received! I was able to obtain a mint pizza box, coupon and gift card when I ordered my pizza. The General Manager, Ryan O'Daniel, was fantastic in helping me obtain these fun new items for the collection. And best of all - he served me up a wicked pizza! So if you have a Papa Johns in your neighbourhood you'll win doubly - great pizza and cool Indiana Jones collectibles all to take home. Click here to visit the Papa Johns Indiana Jones site.

25 September 2008 Posted 22:45 by Les Several readers (from Canada) have written in to say that they received the wrong Hasbro premium mail-away figure. In speaking with the fulfillment company we are pleased to be able to pass on this information - "There was a mix-up on roughly 100 Canadian Indiana Jones figure orders where the consumer has received the incorrect figure. This situation is being resolved and the correct figures are now in the mail." For Canadian Indiana Jones figure requestors who have a question about their order, you can send me an email and I'll pass it on.

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