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‘Iron Man 3′ Tony Stark, Extremist Solider Minimates Revealed

In support of the latest Iron Man 3 trailer, Diamond Select Toys today revealed two additional figures from their Minimates collection, shown here.

Pictured on top of the ‘Suit Up’ Tony Stark Minimate figure which will be one of four figures exclusive to Toys ‘R’ Us, packaged along with a to-be-revealed figure. The ‘Suit Up’ figure is sporting part of the Mark 42 armor which can be summoned and controlled via mental link in the film, as evidened in the trailer. The boots and gauntlets will be removable and Tony will also come with regular hands and shoes.

The second figure revealed today is an Extremis Soldier, who comes packaged with Iron Patriot and will be available at comic shops and specialty stores as well as Toys ‘R’ Us. These super-strong operatives are shown receiving the Extremis treatment in the trailer and the Minimate will come with a removable vest, a pistol, and interchangeable hair pieces to create different looks.

The other Minimates that have been revealed are Iron Man Mark 42 with The Mandarin (shared between specialty and Toys ‘R’ Us), the specialty-exclusive War Machine with Maya Hansen, and the specialty exclusive Cowboy Disguise Tony Stark with Aldrich Killian.

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‘Monsters University’ Grumblr Viral Site Goes Live

As we first reported on Twitter back in January, the marketing machine for Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University continues to go viral while keeping it organic to the film’s content. This time around, it’s a Tumblr account known as MUGrumblr.

The Grumblr account purports to be maintained by a ‘Monstropolis transplant’ and ‘self-diagnosed coffee addict’ who is currently a sophomore at the prestigious University and is filled with all sorts of memes, animated GIFs, faux-Instagram photos and other updates on school activities and sports.

You can check it all out for yourself and follow along at mugrumblr.tumblr.com.

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

Screaming with laughter and fun, Monsters University stars the vocal talents of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn and is directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae. The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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New Disney Store Arrivals for March 18, 2013 (27 Items)

New Disney Store arrivals and sales for March 18, 2013 Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at Disney Store. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Disney Store in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.

	Rapunzel Pin – $7.95Top-off your towering Disney pin collection with our radiant Rapunzel pin, gleaming in a golden cloisonné finish, plus enameled glitter accents! share this item
	Mickey Mouse Flatware Set – Summer Fun – $24.50Set the table for summer fun with our 16-piece stainless steel flatware set featuring a full setting for four. Salad fork, dinner fork, knife and spoon each have vibrant color handles decorated with metallic Mickey icons. share this item
	Nursery Rhymes Read-Along Storybook and CD – $10.99Their favorite nursery rhymes will come alive with this Read-Along book that includes a CD featuring Mickey and Minnie’s voices and three songs. Find popular Disney characters in all the illustrations accompanying the nursery rhymes. share this item
	Woody Hoodie for Adults – $59.95Restore law and order as Toy Story‘s celebrated sheriff with this Woody Hoodie for Adults. Featuring warm fleece lining and screen art of Woody’s colorful costume, you’ll be ready to round-up a posse of admirers. share this item
	Mickey Mouse and Friends Hoodie for Girls – Disneyland – $39.95Look cute while keeping warm at The Happiest Place on Earth – or anywhere you go – in our souvenir hooded sweatjacket with embroidered graphics featuring Mickey, Minnie, and the gang on front and Disneyland lettering on the sleeve. share this item
	Mickey Mouse Watch for Adults – $31.95You’ll go plain crazy over this contemporary fashion wristwatch with subtle tonal watch face featuring early Mickey animation art, direct from the Disney Parks. share this item
	Mickey Mouse Tee for Girls – Deluxe Storytelling – $19.50Mickey shines in multicolor sequins on this premium quality heathered knit tee, further embellished with all-over print hearts plus accent stitching. share this item
	Evil Queen Watch for Adults – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – $31.95You’ll be the envy of any kingdom wearing our wicked Queen watch with animation art reproduced directly from Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, complemented by a vivid violet faux-leather band. share this item
	Lightning McQueen Tee for Boys – Deluxe Storytelling – $19.50He’ll win every race to be the coolest at school or play wearing this premium quality Cars tee, embellished with shiny vinyl lightning McQueen appliqué, embroidered trims and mottled color pattern. share this item
	Finding Nemo Snowglobe – $79.50The stars of the beloved Finding Nemo are back together on this dramatic snowglobe. Marlin is reunited with Nemo in the globe, while all around, favorite characters and scenes are captured as music brings it all to life. share this item

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New Disney Arrivals at Hot Topic for March 16, 2013 (6 Items)

New Hot Topic arrivals for March 16, 2013 Below is a list of new items now available for purchase at Hot Topic. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Hot Topic in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.

	Disney Pop! Series 1 Woody Vinyl Bobble-Head – $12.50 Pop! presents a stylized vinyl collectible bobble-head of Woody from Toy Story . 4″ tall Vinyl Imported share this item
	Disney Pop! Series 3 Cheshire Cat Vinyl Figure – $12.50 Pop! presents a stylized vinyl collectible figure of the charming Cheshire Cat from Alice In Wonderland . 4″ tall Vinyl Imported share this item
	Disney Phineas And Ferb Agent P Swim Trunks – $29.50 Lightweight swim trunks with allover Agent P design, decorative string tie waistband and self-stick fabric closure fly & side pocket. 10 1/2″ inseam 100% polyester Wash cold; dry low Imported share this item
	Marvel Universe Pop! Iron Patriot Plush – $12.50 Iron Patriot is given a fun, and funky, stylized look as an adorable plush! 7″ tall Imported share this item
	Marvel Universe Captain America Swim Trunks – $29.50 Lightweight swim trunks with allover Captain America design, decorative string tie waistband and self-stick fabric closure fly. 10 1/2″ inseam 100% polyester Wash cold; dry low Imported share this item
	Marvel Universe Iron Man Swim Trunks – $29.50 Lightweight swim trunks with allover Iron Man design, decorative string tie waistband and self-stick fabric closure fly & side pocket. 10 1/2″ inseam 100% polyester Wash cold; dry low Imported share this item

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Dave Smith to Offer Presentations to Disneyland Passholders on March 22

The Disneyland Resort has announced that Disney Legend and Chief Archivist Emeritus, Walt Disney Archives, Dave Smith will offer two special sessions for annual passholders at the the Disneyland theme park on March 22, 2013, titled ‘Disneyland: The Way We Were.”

The event promises to take guests on a ‘photographic journey through the attractions, shops, restaurants and other pieces of Disneyland history.’

The events will take place at 5 and 7 pm at the Main Street USA Opera House. Wristband distribution will begin at 11:30 am on March 22 at the Opera House.

For more information, visit the official event page.

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Disney Seeks to Patent Live Action Role Play for Theme Parks

With a patent application titled simply ‘Role-Play Simulation Engine,’ Disney Parks may be looking to use its NextGen technology base and cash in on the CosPlay/LARPing — that’s Live Action Role Play — crazes and bring a brand new experience to its theme parks.

The patent allows for guests to participant in ‘long-form role play’ events in which they interact with performers that are employed by the park to engage the guest in the role-playing activities. The performers don’t even need to be humans either. They can be audio animatronics, for example, or something as simple as a video screen that triggers in response to the guest’s arrival.

All of this information — prompts to performers and responses by guests — are fed into an electronic device/system known as the planner, or game master. The planner then makes decisions on how the rest of the role playing session should play out based on how the guest responds to the game thus far.

The idea is to take what already exists, such as the World Showcase Players, to a much larger extreme, allowing the guest to freely roam the park(s) while the session continues and the guest continues to encounter multiple performers, all of whom are kept apprised of the session via the planner device. In addition to session-specific information, the planner will also make available additional information about the guest to the performer to help carry out the performance.

The guest can even make use of special props in their role-play activities which of course can employ RFID or GPS enabled devices that will allow the planner/game master/performers to track a guest’s location throughout the park and respond accordingly.

Role Play Simulation Engine is US patent application #20130066608 and was developed by Asa Kalama, Cory Rouse, Michael Ilardi and Reid Swanson.

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New Disney Store Arrivals for March 14, 2013 (18 Items)

New Disney Store arrivals and sales for March 14, 2013 Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at Disney Store. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Disney Store in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.

	Disney Infinity Cars Play Set – Lightning McQueen and Holley Shiftwell – Pre-Order – $34.99Discover Radiator Springs, the little town with the big race. Complete missions, customize the stunt park, and win the big race to unlock new toys and create your own adventures in the Disney Infinity Toy Box. share this item
	Syndrome Figure – Disney Infinity – Pre-Order – $12.99Mr. Incredible’s arch enemy Syndrome is not just a mad genius – he’s an angry one! Avoid his zero-point energy field at all cost! A Disney Infinity game figure. share this item
	Disney Infinity Starter Pack for Nintendo 3DS – Coming Soon – $74.99Coming soon is Disney Infinity for Nintendo 3DS, a new video game where a spark of imagination unlocks the freedom to play with some of your favorite Disney and Disney/Pixar worlds. Check back soon for pre-order details! share this item
	Mrs. Incredible Figure – Disney Infinity – Pre-Order – $12.99With her super-stretch skills, Mrs. Incredible (aka Helen Parr) can whip across town, yank objects closer and swing-up the side of buildings. Evil-doers had better not stretch her patience too far! A Disney Infinity game figure. share this item
	Davy Jones Figure – Disney Infinity – Pre-Order – $12.99The demon of the deep, Davy Jones is feared by all who sail the seven seas. Beware of the sword-fighting feats and writhing tentacles of the Pirates of the Caribbean villain. A Disney Infinity game figure. share this item
	Disney Infinity Power Disc Pack – Series 1 – Pre-Order – $4.99Your enjoyment of Disney Infinity, the exciting new video game from Disney interactive, will be infinitely increased with this pack of two Power Discs. This series 1 blind pack includes one round disc and one hexagonal disc. share this item
	Minnie and Mickey Mouse Striped Tee for Women – $18.50This playful top features sweethearts Minnie and Mickey in various poses along the left side of a comfy v-neck tee made with organic cotton. Shiny silver screen art shimmers against the striped jersey knit. share this item
	Disney Infinity Sidekicks Figure Set – Mike Wazowski, Mrs. Incredible and Captain Barbossa – Pre-Order – $29.99Disney Infinity, the cool new video game, will be infinitely improved with this 3-piece Sidekicks Figure Set. Experience Disney and Disney/Pixar worlds like never before with Mike Wazowski, Mrs. Incredible and Captain Barbossa. share this item
	Francesco Bernoulli Figure – Disney Infinity – Pre-Order – $12.99Lightning McQueen’s rival, Francesco Bernoulli, is the most famous racing car in Europe and the #1 on the track. The Italian is popular with the ladies and will be a favorite with Infinity fans. A Disney Infinity game figure. share this item
	Captain Barbossa Figure – Disney Infinity – Pre-Order – $12.99Watch out for Hector Barbossa, this sword-slashing, crafty sea Captain from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean movies will stop at nothing to get what he wants. A Disney Infinity game figure. share this item

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‘Disney Springs’ Re-Do for Downtown Disney Officially Announced – To be Completed in 2016

Walt Disney World Resort today announced the multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, a unique destination that will treat guests to significantly more shopping, dining and entertainment amid beautiful open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm.

Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands. From boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores, guests will be able to explore a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences and discover options unlike any other currently available in Central Florida.

“Disney Springs will be a timeless, vibrant place where Walt Disney World guests and local residents can relax, shop, dine and be entertained in an imaginative setting where they’ll instantly feel at home,” said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “Featuring distinctive brands, world-class restaurants and unforgettable entertainment, Disney Springs will be brought to life with the same focus on storytelling and attention to detail that goes into our theme parks, resorts and cruise ships, resulting in a welcoming space that only Disney could create.”

Disney Springs will double the number of shops, restaurants and other venues for guests to explore, resulting in more than 150 establishments. In addition, Staggs noted, Central Florida stands to benefit from the expansion with more jobs, tax revenues and business opportunities.

Drawing inspiration from Florida’s waterfront towns and natural beauty, Disney Springs will include four outdoor neighborhoods interconnected by a flowing spring and vibrant lakefront. In addition to a new gateway with a signature water tower and grand entry, the destination will feature:

The Town Center, which offers a sophisticated mix of shopping and dining along with a promenade where guests can relax, refresh and reconnect.

A colorful and thriving commercial district called The Landing with inspired dining and beautiful waterfront views.

The family-friendly Marketplace that will continue to delight guests of all ages by combining new experiences, such as an over-the-water pedestrian causeway, along with classic Disney favorites, including an expanded World of Disney store.

A West Side that provides an exuberant atmosphere with lively entertainment, along with a series of new elevated spaces that provide both shade and an overlook to the activity below.

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Collectively, these efforts will not only have an impact within Walt Disney World, but will also have an economic ripple effect on Central Florida. The project will create an estimated 1,200 construction jobs and nearly 4,000 operational roles.

Disney will share more details on specific experiences coming to Disney Springs in the future. Construction is slated to begin next month with new areas opening in phases. Disney Springs is expected to be complete in 2016.

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Disney Infinity Launch Pushed Beyond ‘Monsters University’ … and ‘Lone Ranger’

Earlier this evening, the New York Times broke the news that Disney Infinity will no longer be released in June as previously announced, but has been pushed back to August 18 domestically, with a European release a couple of days later.

The move, according to the article, was one based on market and positioning, suggesting retailers were receptive to the product and offering valuable shelf space for it but wanted it closer to the holiday season.

While the article gives the impression that Disney Interactive feels the move will be better overall for its bottom line (at least come 2014), it also introduces some doubts as well.

For starters, the article focuses on how far Disney Infinity will trail Pixar’s Monsters University, which it was originally going to be released with in tandem. However, there is another title Disney Infinity was set to promote at launch, that being Jerry Bruckheimer’s The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. Although not yet officially announced by Disney Interactive, the Lone Ranger is believed to be the promised mysterious second playset available at launch. An image of the first wave of the Disney Infinity power disc package supports that theory, with images of Tonto and the Lone Ranger prominently featured along with the (mostly) known remaining figures at launch.

In short, whereas players would have been introduced to the world of The Lone Ranger a few weeks prior to its theatrical release date of July 3, now Disney Interactive will have to hope that the movie is entertaining enough to its audience that they’ll want to purchase the play set at an additional cost several weeks later.

The shelf date also brings Disney Infinity closer to the launch date of PlayStation 4, which is not known to support the Disney Infinity platform as of yet (more surprise announcements, anyone?) as Sony has already acknowledged that the PS4 won’t be backwards compatible with PS3 titles.

If in fact the push is at the behest of retailers, one thing is clear: Disney is ready to play ball. Although it’s not a traditional outlet for video games for obvious reasons, we are told Disney Store will be carrying Disney Infinity both online and in-store and Disney clearly could’ve easily had the upper hand in the retail battle by simply making it a Disney Store exclusive until the big boys decide to jump in.

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Disney’s Second Screen Live Opportunity for D23 Members in Las Vegas in April

Disney D23, the official Disney fan club has announced it will be letting its members be amongst the first to experience Disney’s new ‘Second Screen Live’ experience at a special screening of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV on April 15, 2013.

Although the event is free to members and their guests, each attendee must bring a personal iPad will be required to partake in the ‘Second Screen Live’ experience. Using the iPad, there will be special challenges, speed trivia, sing-alongs and more for the chance to win prizes and play against other fans in the audience. The required app will be emailed to participants who successfully sign up when tickets become available March 20 at 1 pm PT. As is the custom, guests will also receive a special gift for attending the event.

For more information or to reserve tickets when they become available, visit the official event page.

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