N E W P R O D U C T 1st, 2nd seasons of 'Futurama' available in DVD box sets
Fox Home Video in August released the second season of "Futurama" on DVD in the U.S. and Canada to go with the first-season set. The latest box set has all 19 episodes from the second production season, as well as commentary on all episodes, 15 deleted scenes, Easter eggs, a video game trailer, concept art and more. (Even better, the picture is digital quality and there's no commercials.) :Site sponsor Amazon.com is taking orders for "Futurama" box sets. In England, Fox has already released the first three seasons of "Futurama" on DVD and VHS. Visit Amazon.co.uk for details.
Above: "Futurama" second season DVD box set that went on on sale in U.S. and Canada in August 2003.
'Futurama' calendar available for 2003
The 2002 "Futurama" wall calendar, with a retail price of $13.99, is now in stores. The last we checked at Amazon.com still has it in stock. The cover of 13-by-13 calendar shows a collage of characters from the show.
Book reprints comics
Bongo and HarperCollins have released "Futurama-O-Rama," the first paperback compilation of "Futurama" comic books. The 116-page book is available by visiting our associate's link to Amazon.com.
Pop Out People are a cut above
"Futurama" Pop-Out People from Dark Horse Comics feature die-cut characters on thick card stock that can be popped out and put on bases. Order these at
TFAW.com.
Latch onto this Brain Slug Toy Coming in February is a Brain Slug Toy. According to the description, "Throw it against the wall, watch it splatter, and re-form into its original shape!" On "Futurama," The Brain Slug is a parasitic alien life-form that requires a host body to survive. Visit our associate's link to Entertainment Earth for details. Also at the site, look for die-cast figures, tin signs and lots of wind-up Bender tin toys. Spoted at TFAW.com
The following "Futurama" items were recently spotted for sale at the Things From Another World Web site:
Simpsons crossover faced hurdles Bongo's new two-part "Futurama"-"Simpsons" comic book might seem a real natural. But it actually took a bit of creativity to overcome Groening's initial ruling that the characters from the two series would never meet. Read our exclusive interview with Bongo Entertainment Group creative director Bill Morrison at Collecting Simpsons!
New 'Futurama' stuff
The "Futurama Paper Doll Book" from Dark Horse Comics is available at
TWAW.com Put Leela in a sassy spacesuit, or Amy in a hot micro mini.
This 10-piece "Futurama" sign set has nine signs and one logo magnet. These die-cut magnets, each about 2-3/4 by 2 inches, come on one magnetic sheet, ready to peal and stick to your fridge, locker or cubicle. The set is now $11.99 at FridgeDoor.com, which also has an 11-piece magnet set.
Check back often at Amazon.comto find a growing number of "Futurama" items for sale.
General news about 'Futurama'
Ah, here is where we share stuff that has little to do with "Futurama" merchandise but everything to do with the show itself.
Fans petition to keep 'Futurama' on the air
Fans of Matt Groening's other animated series, "Futurama," have begun a petition drive to persuade Fox to keep the show on the air following reports that the network is canceling the show. Visit the petition for further details.
'Futurama' celebration bittersweet
"Futurama" creator Matt Groening told the 19th annual William S. Paley Television Festival on Feb. 28 that he was "hopeful" Fox will remain committed to the show, even though the animators have been let go, Read more at Zap2it.com.
Matt talks 'Futurama'
"Futurama" creator Matt Groening shared insights on "Futurama" and
"The Simpsons" during a news conference in summer 1999 in Pasadena, Calif., with "Simpsons" executive producer Mike Scully. Read the transcript.
Other stuff you might want to know
Collecting Simpsons! book
Order signed copies of our book, "Collecting Simpsons! An Unofficial Guide to Merchandise from The Simpsons," in brand-new condition for $11.23 in the "used" section at Amazon.com.
Miles4Sale.com
Several airlines have agreements with Miles4Sale.com, which runs a program allowing travelers to purchase air miles -- for themselves or to give as "gift baskets" to others.
