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When Apu says, “Welcome to the Quickie Mart” on a Funtalking pen, you know it’s him. That’s because our Space Age audio technology gives sound quality like nothing you’ve ever heard.

But that’s not all – our pens and other talking products feature your favorite movie and TV characters, thermal transfer photos which never peel off, and a cool shape you won’t find anywhere else. Plus the pen is a superb writing instrument!

$25,000 Spongebob? That’s what the earlier works of artist Bob White, creator of the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants, are going for. The likes of Meryl Streep, Michael Douglas and Cindy Crawford are among his (paying) fans.

Coca Cola and Itunes will be giving away a couple of billion music tracks this summer to promote Apple and Coke. Running in August, it’s the largest music promo ever.

G.I. Joes for Jesus from the creator of G.I. Joe, a new line of Old Testament action figures this fall. Figures for boys will include Noah, Samson, and David; for girls, Queen Esther and Deborah the Warrior. More info.

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The rumors have been around for at least three months, but this is bigger than anyone suspected… and you read it here first. For The Simpsons Movie opening, July 27th, 7-11’s across the U.S. and Canada are turning into Homer Simpson’s beloved Kwik-E-Mart! Mmm… donuts…

New toys run on brain power
The California company NeuroSky will debut toys that run on brain waves. Put a sensor cap on and think your way through the maze, turn on your laser sword, fire your gun. It will be shown first in Japan this summer and in the US in the fall. Click for details

This summer’s “must have” gadget
My choice: the BlueQ Wristband. You don’t have to have your phone ringer turned on at meals, in the movies, or in meetings. In fact, leave your cell phone in your purse. The world’s first Bluetooth-enabled wrist band vibrates when someone calls. And the look is customizable with provided “Qskins.” Swami Kamhi gazes into his crystal ball and sees the future: Kids and adults will go nuts for this. It’s expected to retail for about $40. Click for more info

Beer for kids??
In Japan, drinking together with coworkers has become part of the culture, and what better way to practice being an adult than with non-alcoholic drinks that are packaged like the real thing? The fake beer even gives you a head of foam. It's sold in six-packs (maybe the kids drink it while watching American football), bottles, and cans. When I was a kid I could buy candy cigarettes, but they have long since disappeared. Imitating adults’ bad habits isn’t a good idea at any age, so I don’t think you’ll see this kind of beer here. Click to read more.

The Incredible Hulk
The Hulk morfs into… Edward Norton!? I could hardly believe it myself. The lead in the sequel to the Hulk was originally promised to Eric Bana, but he apparently beat out Brad Pitt, the rumored lead in The Time Traveler’s Wife, and took that part instead. Let’s hope Eric doesn’t turn green… with envy, now that he’s no longer slated to be the Big Guy.

Ride with Bart!
The first Simpsons’ Theme Park rides will be opening in Orlando and Hollywood next spring. Since the program is in its 18th season, many of you who watched the first few seasons may be too old for these rides. Or not. Series creator Matt Groening said in a statement that the rides “duplicate the ‘Simpsons’ home-viewing experience, only at high speed and with lots of screaming.” If that sounds like you, the rides are about ten months away.

We had a lot of delighted winners of the free Shrek 3 tickets we gave away. You can see a list here. A few of the comments we got back from the lucky ones:

Peter Kuzel, Atlanta, GA. Gillian Coombs, Chicago, IL: “I took my son tonight and left my husband at home.  We had a great night!  Thanks again.” Wes Stott, Orlando, FL: “I just wanted to write you a quick note to say how much we enjoyed Shrek 3 in Orlando last night. The family showed up, all dressed in green, and had a great time.  I thank you so, so much.”

Jeff Elliott, Los Angeles: “Thank you for the tickets. My son and I had a ‘boys night on the town’ and had Sushi (my 6 year old is a Sushi HOUND!) and saw the movie. We got in (though just barely - they turned some people away). Movie was very fun, and we had a great time.”

That's it until the next time....

Jay Kamhi, President,
Kamhi World, Inc.

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