SEP 29, 2007

  BTDT Flashback: Interview With David Lee Roth 1982

  In honor of the VH tour, BTDT takes a trip back to 1982- David Lee Roth
  speaks on behalf of the band who has finally released him from the penalty
  box and put him back in the game.  Check it.

11:00PM - EST   

  The Return of Knight Rider On NBC

  Even though the proclaimed Knight Rider movie has been talked about for what
  seems like forever, a more tangible update regarding a new (yes NEW) TV series
  is on the horizon for an '08-'09 debut.  The full story here.

7:00AM - EST   

  Transformers II: June 26, 2009

  If you can believe it, a tentative date has already been set for the sequel to one
  of this Summer's biggest blockbusters!  BTDT will continue to monitor that date
  for accuracy going forward.

7:00AM - EST   

  BTDT Weekend Events Calendar

  What's going on in the Country this weekend, courtesy of our friends at Toy Shop:

Sep 27-30 2007 GA, Atlanta. Int’l. G.I. Joe Convention. The Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave. SH: Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm, A: $9. G.I. Joe Collectors Club, 225 Cattle Baron Parc Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76108. PH: 817-448-9863 or www.gijoeclub.com

Sep 29-30 2007 CA, San Jose. Great Train Expo. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd. SH: 10am-4pm, A: $7., kids under 12 free. Train Expo Inc., PO Box 725, Oswego, IL 60543. PH: 630-383-2017. www.greattrainexpo.com

Sep 29 2007 CA, City of Industry. Frank & Son Collectible Show. 19649 San Jose Ave. SH: 9am-5pm, T: 250, A: free. Janet, PH: 909-444-7955.

Sep 29 2007 SC, N. Charleston. Doll & Bear Extravaganza Fall Into Christmas Show. Exchange Park, Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg., 9850 Hwy. 78. SH: 9:30am-3:30pm, A: $4., under 12 free. Gloria or Howard Knight, PH: 803-783-8049 or www.knightshows.com

Sep 29 2007 WA, Spokane. 1st Annual Toys & Collectibles Show. Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. A: $5., 13 & under free. Greg, PH: 509-482-0988 or Bob, PH: 509-499-7952.

Sep 29-30 2007 MO, Kansas City. MO-KAN Comics Conspiracy. BTC Exhibit Hall B: Business & Tech. College, 1775 Universal Ave. SH: Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, A: $7. Sat., $5. Sun. 10 & under free. PH: 785-842-8064 or www.mo-kancomicsconspiracy.com

Sep 29-30 2007 NY, Norwood. 25th Annual Model Railroad, Toys & Collectibles Show. Norfolk Central School Gymnasium, NY Rt. 56 N. of Norwood & S. of Massena. SH: Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, T: 60, A: $3., $2., under 10 free. Tom Jarvis, 2 S. Main St., Norwood, NY 13668. PH: 315-353-6621.

Sep 29-30 2007 TN, Knoxville. 3rd Antique & Coll. Toy, Sportscard & NASCAR Show. Expo Ctr., Exhibition Hall. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, T: 200, A: $5., age 15 & under free. Inside Pitch Promos., PH: 919-553-4285 or www.insidepitch.com

Sep 30 2007 MO, St. Louis. Toy & Comic Book Show. Memorial Post 111, 7300 Lansdowne. SH: 10:30am-2:30pm, T: 40, A: $2. Anthony Gladish, 4253 Fatima Dr. #3, St. Louis, MO 63123. PH: 314-544-2812.

Sep 30 2007 MA, South Attleboro. Toys, Comic Book, Non-Sport Cards & Coll. Show. K of C, 304 Highland Ave. SH: 10am-3pm, A: $3. My Mummy Productions, Harry Martin, PH: 508-384-8491.

Sep 30 2007 NJ, East Hanover. Greater Northeast Doll & Teddy Bear Fall Show & Sale. Ramada Hotel, 130 Route 10 West. SH: 10am-4pm, A: Adults $3.50, Children $1.50, 5 and under free. Yolanda Stanczyk, Heritage Promotions, PH: 570-620-2422.

11:00PM - EST   

  And The Band Played On.. Van Halen Is Back

  VH started their tour last night in Charlotte NC, and the reviews and pics are
  just starting to surface.. More info in our Forums.

7:00AM - EST   

  Star Trek TNG: Coming To DVD

  This Fall, all 176 episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation will be available in
  a single DVD collection, starting on Tuesday, October 2nd.  It commemorates
  the 20-year anniversary of the show, which ran from 1987-1994.  The full update
  here.

  Man, has it been 20 years already??!!

7:00AM - EST   

  The Force Unleashed PS3 Vid

  LucasArts has given us another little taste of what's to come with the PS3
  version of TFU- since IGN already has it posted, we'll just direct you to their
  link here.

7:00AM - EST   

  Raiders Makes Top 10 Movie Deaths List

  According to cnn.com, the variety of types of deaths in Raiders Of The Lost Ark
  put it in the top 10 list of best movie deaths.  The full update here.

  Sadly, the twice-baked Anakin sequence of Episode III did not make the roster..

7:00AM - EST   

  John Williams To Score 1 More

  The master composer is ready once again to put notes on paper, as he ramps
  up for the IJ4 sound score..  The full scoop here.

7:00AM - EST   

  BTDT Weekend Events Calendar

  Courtesy of............... Toy Shop!

Sep 21 2007 MA, Randolph. 7th Annual National Collectible Toy Event. SH:
6:30pm-midnight. Stephen, PH: 781-963-0615 or www.bostontoyclub.com

Sep 21-23 2007 FL, Orlando. 2nd Annual Orlando Con Convention. Caribe Royale
Convention Ctr. PH: 321-453-2246 or www.orlandocon.net

Sep 22 2007 CA, City of Industry. Frank & Son Collectible Show. 19649 San
Jose Ave. SH: 9am-5pm, T: 250, A: free. Janet, PH: 909-444-7955.

Sep 22 2007 MA, Boston. Toy & Comic Book Spectacular. Radisson Hotel, 200
Stuart St. 6th Floor. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100-8¹, A: $6. PH: 978-388-6576 or
target="_blank" HREF="http://www.primatepromotions.com">
www.primatepromotions.com

Sep 22-23 2007 MI, Midland.Toys, Sports Cards, Coins & Coll. Show.
Fairgrounds, US 10 & Eastman Rd., Bldg. #39. SH: Sat. 8am-6pm, Sun. 8am-4pm,
T: 60, A: $5. Bruce Mugerian Show Promos., PH: 248-788-1178.

Sep 23 2007 CT, Plainville. Comic Book, Toy & Collectible Show. VFW, 7
Northwest Dr. (off Rte. 10). SH: 10am-3pm, T: 40-8¹, A: .99. Cliff
Gorneault, 1427 Stafford Ave., Bristol, CT 06010. PH: 860-302-0493.

Sep 23 2007 DE, Newark. Sports Card, Comic Book & Collectible Show. Aetna
Fire Hall, 400 Ogletown Rd. SH: 10am-3pm, T: 40, A: $2., 12 & under free.
PH: 302-559-7962 or www.a2zshows1.com

Sep 23 2007 IL, Orland Park. Toys, Sports Cards, Cars & More Show. Civic
Ctr., 147th St., 1 blk. W. La Grange Rd. SH: 9am-2pm, T: 60-6¹, A: $1. John
Leary, 9522 W. Shore Dr., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. PH: 708-423-1758.

Sep 23 2007 IN, Noblesville. Midwest Hot Wheels Extravaganza. Hamilton Cty.
4-HFairgrounds, 10 mi. N. of I-465, 2003 E. Pleasant St. SH: 10am-4pm, T:
100-6¹, A: $4., 12 & under free. Dan Wilson, PH: 765-552-9214 or
317-691-5669 after 5pm.

Sep 23 2007 IN, Ft. Wayne. Doll & Bear Show & Sale. The Lantern, 4420
Ardmore Ave. SH: 9:30am-3:30pm, A: $3. B&L Promotions, 419-228-4657.

Sep 23 2007 MA, Swansea. Greater Boston Antique & Collectible Toy Show.
Holiday Inn Dedham, MA. SH: 9am-2:30pm. Atlantic Group, PO Box 217, Swansea,
MA 02777. PH: 508-379-9733.

Sep 23 2007 MO, Bridgeton. ToyMan Toy Show. Machinist Hall, 12365 St.
Charles Rock Rd. SH: 9am-2pm, A: $3., 12 & under free. Chris McQuillen, PH:
636-332-0807.

Sep 23 2007 NY, Centereach. Toys & Collectiblbles Show. VFW 31 Horseblock
Rd. Across from bowling alley, off Rte 24. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 60, A: $1.,
under 6 free. Daniel Fishman, 534 Glenwood L, E Meadow, NY 11554. PH:
516-485-1424 or 631-772-7071.

Sep 23 2007 OH, Maumee. Toledo All Gauge Train Show. Lucas County
Fairgrounds Mom Rec. Center, 29 01 Key St. SH: 11am-4pm; A: $4., kids under
12 free. Alan Mitchell, PH or FAX: 517-264-5705.

Sep 23 2007, PA, Gilbertsville. Toy Train Show & Sale. Fire House, 1454 E
Philadelphia Ave. SH: 8:30am-1:30pm, A: $3., Under 12 Free. PH:
215-657-2477.\$3., Under 12 Free.

Sep 23 PA 2007, Castle Shannon-Pittsburgh. Annual Model Show & Contest. Vol.
Fire Hall, on Rt. 88, Library Rd. SH: 9am-3pm, T: 8¹, A: $3., under 12 free
with adult. John, PH: 412-344-5051, Dave, PH: 412-469-9680 or John, PH:
412-921-3524.

8:00PM - EST   

  Comic-Con... Dragon-Con.. Technicron

  Sing with me: "one of these things is not like the other", but that's totally OK-
  You'll be glad you checked it out anyway!

7:00AM - EST   

  Halloween's Best-Kept Secret: Obi-Wan's Academy

  Getting your SW costume ready for Halloween but having some issues?  Don't
  fear- fear is the path to the Dark Side...  Just go here.

7:00AM - EST   

  "I See You Have Constructed A New Wii-ghtsaber..."

  The crew at LucasArts sends us the following great update on their latest creation:

Star Wars™: The Force Unleashed™ Coming to Nintendo’s Platform with Exclusive Duel Mode

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – LucasArts revealed that Star Wars™: The Force Unleashed™ will come to the Wii™ home videogame system from Nintendo next spring, offering owners the unique chance to live out their Jedi fantasies by wielding the Wii Remote™ as a lightsaber while using the Nunchuk™ controller to torment foes with their Force™ powers.

The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game’s expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi – and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

The Wii version, in development by Krome Studios, will also add an exclusive duel mode in which players can compete head-to-head with their friends to determine the ultimate Jedi Master.

“The Wii is a great platform for The Force Unleashed, because the console’s motion-oriented controllers really bring the game to life,” said Jim Ward, President of LucasArts. “We’ve worked hard to make the Wii version of the game unique in order to truly let you unleash the Force.”

More About Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

The Force Unleashed is the first next-generation game developed internally at LucasArts, and will be available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

As its name implies, The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of newly developed technologies that will be seen and experienced for the first time: Digital Molecular Matter, by Pixelux Entertainment, and euphoria by NaturalMotion Ltd.

“The combination of our great story, memorable characters, and the revolutionary new technology that we’re introducing will deliver something Star Wars fans have never seen before, in addition to attracting newcomers to gaming, something that is very important to us,” added Ward.

LucasArts and developer Krome Studios are creating an equally enthralling version of The Force Unleashed on the Wii, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and n-Space, Inc., is developing a version for the Nintendo DS™. All will feature the same storyline, with opportunities to unleash the Force in devastating new ways.

Working with Lucas Licensing, LucasArts is preparing an unprecedented promotional effort around the launch of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, encompassing a full line of toys and game-based action figures from Hasbro, as well as a full publishing program from Dark Horse, Del Rey and Palace Press.

More information about the game can be found at the official website, www.theforceunleashed.com, which will continue to release details throughout the year.

7:00AM - EST   

  Lucas Talks Live Action Series

  George Lucas shared a little intel with TV guide about the up and coming
  live action TV series.  The full scoop here!

7:00PM - EST   

  Arcade Auction This Weekend In MD

  Been holding out for getting that new game for your game room?  BTDT's got
  your back..  The time is now.

8:00AM - EST   

  Hillary Calls Cheney "Vader"

  Is she helping to promote the new live-action TV series?  The full story
  here.  Thanks goes to C-Twin for the newsbyte...

8:00AM - EST   

  BTDT Weekend Events Calendar

  Courtesy of the crew at Toy Shop:

Sep 15-17 2007 MO, Kansas City. Toy Show. Independence Center Mall. SH: Fri.
& Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 12noon-6pm, T: 60, A: free. Tim Belk, 2811 Joplin St.,
Joplin, MO 64804. PH: 417-781-4422.

Sep 15-16 2007 NJ, North Bergen. Big Apple Conventions.Penn Plaza Pavillion,
401 7h Ave. & 33rd. St. (across from MSG).A: free.PH: 201-861-1414.

Sep 15-16 2007 NY, Manhattan. The Big Apple Toy, Comic Book, Art & Sci-Fi
Expo. Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave. & 33rd St. SH: 10am-7pm.
www.bigapplecon.com

Sep 15-16 2007 NC, Raleigh. 62nd North State Antique & Coll. Toy & Hobby
Show. NC State Fairgrounds, Scott Bldg., 1025 Blue Ridge Rd. SH: Sat.
9am-4pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, T: 225, A: $5., 15 & under free, $7. weekend pass.
Inside Pitch Promos., PH: 919-553-4285 or www.insidepitch.com

Sep 15 2007 AZ, Phoenix. Mary Anne¹s Toy Fest. North Phoenix Baptist Church,
5757 N Central Ave. SH: 9am-2pm, T: 100, A: $3, under 10 free. 3652
Productions, Jim or Mary Ann Grimes, 602-267-9526, Fax: 602-267-0500.

Sep 15 2007 CA, City of Industry. Frank & Son Collectible Show. 19649 San
Jose Ave. SH: 9am-5pm, T: 250, A: free. Janet, PH: 909-444-7955.

Sep 15 2007 IN, Indianapolis. M & M Racing Collectibles Show.Wingate Inn,
Airport in Indianapolis, Rockville Rd. & I-465. SH: 9am-3pm. Mitch, PH:
317-649-8438.

Sep 16 2007 KY, Erlanger. Triple Crown Doll Show and Sale. Receptions South
Inc., 1379 Donaldson Rd./RT 236. SH: 10am-4pm, A: $3., under 12 $1. Gail
Cato, PH: 859-657-6390.

Sep 16 2007 MA, Taunton. Sport Card & Collectibles Super Show. Holiday Inn
off I-495 on Bay St. SH: 9am-3pm, T: 60, A: $1 over 8 yrs. 3 C¹s Shop, 344
Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02746. PH: 508-994-7467 or Michael Marcondes,
www.3csshop.com

Sep 16 2007 MI, Westland. Motor City Hot Wheelers Diecast Show. Wayne Ford
Civic League, Corner of Ford & Wayne Rds. SH: 8:30 to 1:30. PH:
810-688-3606.

Sep 16 2007 MN, Medina. Fat Albert Fall Toy Sale Antique & Vintage Dolls.
Medina Ballroom. SH: 9am-3pm, A: $5., under 10 free. Jerry Douglas, 3512
Portland Ave., S. Mpls., MN 55407. PH: 612-718-2649.

Sep 16 2007 OH, Columbus. Toy & Comic Book Show. Veterans Memorial, 300 West
Broad St. SH: 9am-4pm, T: 225, A: $3. James Ford, PH: 614-886-1346.

Sep 16 2007 WI, Milwaukee. Scale Auto Hobby & Toy Swap Meet. American Serb
Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. 10am-2pm. Unique Events, Jim Welytok, PH:
262-246-7171 or www.uniqueeventsshows.com

9:00PM - EST   

  UGO Highlights The Relics Of Indiana Jones

  The crew over at Underground Online has put together a nice little compilation
  of those items Dr. Jones has sought after in past adventures- take a trip
  back in time here.

5:00PM - EST   

  LED ZEPPELIN REUNION ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY

  Yes, one member is no longer with us, but the rest plan to move on without their
  lost drummer-  But there's always Jason, his son.... The full story here.

7:00AM - EST   

  85 And Still Playing Pinball

  Frank Rizzo of Area Amusements in San Diego, CA, has found the key to eternal
  youth: keep playing pinball!  His shop was highlighted on CBS8, the full story
  here.

7:00AM - EST   

  Game Auction This Saturday In PA

  Looking for a pinball machine, arcade game, or jukebox?  Check out this auction
  happening Saturday 9/15 in Greensburg, PA.

7:00AM - EST   

  BTDT Flashback: Brigantine Castle

  With Halloween around the corner, we thought it might be interesting to honor
  a classic scare-spot on the East Coast..

  For those readers in NJ, you have to remember this one: Brigantine Castle, a
  legendary haunted castle which existed eons before Jason's Woods, Frightland,
  and many other local spook spectacles..  This historic landmark's reign of terror
  came to a sad end in 1987.

  Today we honor this piece of horror history, as the commericals alone scared the
  **** out of many of the local children.  Take the trip back here.

9:00PM - EST   

  And So Begins The IJ Movie Name Feedback

  Well, as one could expect, here comes the response to the unveiling of the
  latest IJ film title..

  So does this mean the City of the Gods title was bogus?  Scrapped?  Inquiring
  minds wanna know-

9:00PM - EST   

  TRON: The Saga Continues

  More details have surfaced regarding the long-awaited sequel of Disney's TRON-
  the latest update here.

  With today's CGI technology, this should be simply wicked.  And if you haven't
  watched the original TRON lately, be sure to break it out and see how many old
  school arcade games you can spot..

12:00PM - EST   

  BTDT's Lost Arcade Series Updated

  A new entry has been logged in the BTDT Lost Arcade Section:
  Blackbeard's Arcade in Outer Banks, NC- check it out.

  And YES, there is a Star Wars Trilogy Arcade machine there!

3:00PM - EST   

  New UT3 Screens In High-Def

  Look, but do not lick..

12:00PM - EST   

  Jeri Ryan Expecting

  Looks like Miss 7 of 9 managed to pick something up on her trips through Space..
  The full story here, thanks goes out to C-Twin for the find!

  Oh, and did we mention that Jeri Ryan is semi-related to one of the folks here at
  BTDT?

7:00AM - EST   

  IJ4 Title: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull

  What an update!  This came through last night at the 2007 MTV Video Music
  Awards- the full story here.

  What do you think of the new title?  Tell us in our Forums.

7:00AM - EST   

  If Vader Sold Used Cars

  It might go a little something like this-

   DEFINITELY ask about their warranty offerings..

10:00AM - EST    

  Star Wars On The Other Side Of The World

  Ever wondered if anyone on the other side of this spinning rock followed Star
  Wars too?  Well, our friend Mahesh in Sri Lanka sure does-  You can check out
  his site here:

8:00AM - EST    

  Indiana Jones And The Animated .GIF

   Part South Park.  Part Pitfall.  ALL Indy...

  And then there's always the Bunnies version too.

7:00AM - EST    

  Marvel-ous New Stamps

  Attention Super Hero fans- the US Postal Service is now offering a new stamp
  collection highlighting your favorite comic Super Heroes!  Check it.

7:00AM - EST    

  BTDT Weekend Events Calendar

  Thanks to the posse at Toy Shop magazine:

Sep 7-9 2007 IA, Des Moines. Toy Show. Merle Hay Mall. SH: Fri. & Sat.
10am-9pm, Sun. 12noon-6pm, T: 40, A: free. Tim Belk, 2811 Joplin St.,
Joplin, MO 64804. PH: 417-781-4422.

Sep 8 2007 MD, Waldorf. Annual Doll Show. Thomas Stone High School, Bus. Rt.
5 (Crain Hwy.). SH: 10am-4pm, A: $4., $1. under 12. Ruth Gaborko, 8207
Mathew Ct., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. PH: 301-868-6410.

Sep 8 2007 PA, Lawrenceville. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Fire Dept. SH:
10am-3pm, A: $3. donation. Anna Mae Curren, PH: 570-537-2253.

Sep 8 2007 TX, Waco. 26th Annual Doll & Toy Show. General Exhibit Bldg.,
H.O.T. Fairgrounds, 4601 Bosque Blvd. SH: 10am-4pm, A: $4., $1. under 12.
Sonny Rogers or Gwindolyn Boory, PH: 254-857-4120.

Sep 9 2007 PA, New Hope. Train Show. Eagle Fire Co., Rt. 202 & Sugan Rd. SH:
8am-12noon, A: $3., under 12 free. Fred Dauncey, 1443 Leonard St., S.
Plainfield, NJ 07080. PH: 908-755-7989.

Sep 9 2007 CA, Stanton-Orange County. Hot Wheels, NASCAR, NHRA & Johnny
Lightning Collectible Show. Rack & Cue Billiards, 7520 Katella Ave. SH:
9am-2pm, A: $2., under 12 free. Ron, PH: 909-902-0217.

Sep 9 2007 CT, Middletown. Toy Show. Eagles Club, 64 Stack St. SH:
8:30am-11:30pm, A: Free. PH: 860-304-4933.

Sep 9 2007 IA, Maquoketa. Annual Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Jackson Cty.
Fairgrounds, Jct. Hwys. 62 & 64. SH: 9am-3pm, A: $2.50, under 10 free. Dora
Pitts, PO Box 581, Clinton, IA 52733. PH: 563-242-0139.

7:00AM - EST   

  Where Arcade Games Go To Die...

  So what vortex did all those vintage arcade classics fall into after the 80s?
  Sadly, this site shows just one place where some of them may have been laid
  to rest- if you're a vintage game collector, better have some Kleenex on
  standby..

  Thanks to tophatne1 of ArcadeControls for the find.

7:00AM - EST   

  IJ4: Codename GENRE?

  HFW has some interesting details and pics regarding the forthcoming Jones film-
  one of the biggies is alot of the props and related are tagged with the
   codename of GENRE to protect their true identity..  

  Spoilers abound so click through at your own risk!

11:00AM - EST   

  The Year Without A WHO

  BBC reports that Dr. Who will be taking a break in 2009, returning in 2010- it
  must be down-time to repair the TARDIS, and who knows how long it takes to
  get parts for THAT thing!

  The full story here.

11:00AM - EST   

  Happy Birthday To The Man Who Knows Kung Fu...

  Birthday wishes go out today to Keanu Reeves- he's 43 today.

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