2004 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
April 13, 2004: New DC Comics Trading Card Game
Look for classic DC Comics characters such as Superman, Batman, The Joker, Catwoman, Plastic Man and many more, in the new DC Comics Trading Card Game (TCG) from Upper Deck Entertainment. The DC Comics TCG will utilize new vs. Game SystemTM and be available in hobby shops nationwide in July.Upper Deck Entertainment, a division of The Upper Deck Company, will utilize DC Comics' timeless character library to create a special line of trading card games that will feature the ever-popular characters in skillfully drawn renderings aimed at providing enjoyable play and high collectability. In addition, each card will contain all original artwork by many of the biggest names in the industry.
The DC Comics TCG allows players to assume the identities of their favorite DC Super Heroes and DC Villains from the DC character portfolio as they wage head-to-head battles against each other. Additionally, The DC Comics TCG will incorporate high-strategy gameplay, evolving game mechanics, and an extensive national organized play support system. Each starter set will include two 40-card decks with everything that players will need to begin playing the game. Also, those players looking to increase the strength of their decks can purchase 14-card booster packs. For more information on Upper Deck Entertainment or the DC Comics TCG, please visit www.ude.com
The DC Comics TCG was designed specifically to support multiplayer play, complimenting the traditional one-on-one competition format. The game was carefully balanced to support sealed-pack and booster draft formats. Development of the game included testing by top professional TCG players around the world to ensure the game is carefully balanced for high-level competition, as well as casual play.
2004 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2004.- January 8, 2004: Art Asylum to Create Justice League MiniMates
- January 11, 2004: Superman in Wizard #148
- January 27, 2004: Vote for Superman Lovemark
- January 29, 2004: Superman Homepage Featured at WB Website
- February 2, 2004: Superman News in Wizard #149
- February 15, 2004: Mattel Announces New Justice League Playset
- February 16, 2004: Best-Selling Superman Novel Returns in New Edition
- February 17, 2004: DC Direct Reveal New Superman Merchandise at Toy Fair 2004
- February 17, 2004: Justice League Trading Cards in Post Cereals
- February 26, 2004: DC Comics at Toy Fair 2004
- February 27, 2004: Signed DC Comics for April from Dynamic Forces
- March 1, 2004: Roger Stern Talks Death and Life of Superman Novel
- March 4, 2004: Announcing the New Superman Superstore!
- March 14, 2004: Superman Homepage Staff Shave Their Heads! See Photos!
- March 16, 2004: DC Offers New Daily Planet Interactive Screensaver
- March 29, 2004: American Express Launch Seinfeld/Superman Website
- April 11, 2004: Postopia Launch Justice League Interactive Website
- April 13, 2004: New DC Comics Trading Card Game
- April 19, 2004: Superman Mentioned in Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Movie
- April 22, 2004: 1940s Superman Sweater Sells for US$1,747.00
- April 24, 2004: Justice League Team Up with Hot Wheels and NASCAR in August
- May 2, 2004: Man Dies After Falling Off Superman Roller Coaster
- May 9, 2004: Six Flags to Modify Superman Roller Coaster
- May 10, 2004: TIME Magazine Says Superman Is Not Cool
- May 12, 2004: Seinfeld and Superman: Online Sequel
- May 17, 2004: Superman Fan Makes Custom Superman Guitar
- May 20, 2004: Seinfeld/Superman Second Webisode Hindsight Online
- May 23, 2004: BBC News Hour Interviews Superman Homepage
- May 27, 2004: Superman Bike Wins 1st Place at Daytona Beach Bike Week
- May 28, 2004: Win $1000 in Metropolis Illinois Superhero Costume Contest!
- May 28, 2004: Comic Book Idol Launches, Open Call for Submissions begins
- June 4, 2004: Superman Homepage ToyFan Giveaway Winner!
- June 7, 2004: Scott Cranford - Metropolis' Official Superman
- June 7, 2004: Kellogg's Australian Cartoon DVD Competition
- June 8, 2004: JAKKS Pacific to Produce Superman TV Game
- June 17, 2004: Roger Stern Superman Book Signing
- June 29, 2004: UDE Launches Superpowered Action Card Game
- July 5, 2004: Superman Fan & Collectors Convention of Hawaii
- July 18, 2004: Superman TV and Movie Props on Auction at Cooper Owen
- July 18, 2004: Justice League Jollibee Kids Meals Promotion in Philippines
- July 20, 2004: New Justice League Promotion at Jack in the Box Restaurants
- July 21, 2004: Man in Superman Costume Attacks Motorists
- July 23, 2004: Inkworks Announces Smallville Season 3 Premium Trading Cards
- August 9, 2004: Reminder - Superheroes on Television Symposium
- August 30, 2004: The Flash Beats Superman in Race
- September 22, 2004: DC Comics Goes to Court over Kryptonite
- September 23, 2004: Celebrity Appearances & Autograph Signings
- September 28, 2004: Tax Authorities not Kryptonite Defeat Superman
- October 12, 2004: Metropolis Illinois to Honor Christopher Reeve
- October 14, 2004: Superman Homepage mentioned in Australian Newspaper
- October 15, 2004: CapedWonder Christopher Reeve Tribute Wallpapers
- October 16, 2004: Hawaii Fans to Pay Tribute to Christopher Reeve
- October 20, 2004: Superman Homepage in East Bay Express
- November 1, 2004: Superman Homepage 10th Anniversary Celebrations!
- November 1, 2004: Superman Homepage Mentioned in Reeve Tribute Article
- November 1, 2004: Smallville Season 3 Trading Cards Competition Winners!
- November 5, 2004: Fan Made Superman Movie Teaser Trailer
- November 7, 2004: Tomorrow's Memoir Fan Film Obvious Tribute to Superman
- November 9, 2004: Cleveland Looking to Pay Tribute to Superman
- November 18, 2004: Muncie Symphony Orchestra to Perform 'Super' Concert
- November 19, 2004: Is Superman Too Super a Role Model?
- November 22, 2004: Fossil Releases New Superman Pop Art Watch
- November 24, 2004: A Look at the Smallville Season 3 Premium Trading Cards
- December 2, 2004: RetroVision CD-Rom Magazine #1
- December 12, 2004: Superman Voted Most Popular Superhero of All Time
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