2012 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

February 7, 2012: Iran Bans Simpsons but Superman is Allowed

While the Iranian government has added the Simpsons to a list of dolls and toys prohibited in the country as part of a decades-long crackdown on items from western culture, Superman was deemed permissible because he helps "the oppressed".

In relation to Superman (and fellow superhero Spider-man), the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults' secretary Mohammad Hossein Farjoo told Iran's Shargh newspaper, "They help oppressed people and they have a positive stance."

Read the complete report at the Yahoo News website.

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2012 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News

Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2012.

• January 4, 2012: Shopping - Make Time for Superman
• January 5, 2012: Press Release - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
• January 6, 2012: Family Legacy by Jack O'Halloran
• January 8, 2012: Politically Speaking... Superman is Still Number One
• January 9, 2012: Concept Art for Never-Made Superman Video Game
• January 10, 2012: Looking Ahead at 2012 - Poll Position
• January 10, 2012: “Represent the S” Music Project
• January 11, 2012: Superman Flies on LEGO TV
• January 11, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Music
• January 17, 2012: Are Superman Fans Batman Fans? - Poll Position
• January 18, 2012: Merchandise - Raise Your Glass
• January 20, 2012: DC Super-Pets: The Amazing Mini-Mutts
• January 23, 2012: Superman Statue Planned for Cleveland Airport
• January 23, 2012: Justice League to Help Fight Famine in Africa
• January 23, 2012: Superman Helps Highlight Immigrant Issues
• January 24, 2012: Metropolis Theater to be Restored
• January 25, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Hoodies
• January 31, 2012: Best Live-Action Superman - Poll Position
• February 1, 2012: Merchandise - Valentine's Day Gifts
• February 1, 2012: Superman Tribute Fence Repaired
• February 1, 2012: Superman on the Ice - Patrick Kane
• February 5, 2012: “The Ages of Superman” Collects Essays on Man of Steel
• February 5, 2012: Superman and Batman Discuss Social Media
• February 7, 2012: Iran Bans Simpsons but Superman is Allowed
• February 7, 2012: Superman Protestor Climbs George Washington Statue
• February 7, 2012: Best Live-Action Clark Kent - Poll Position
• February 8, 2012: Mattel Updates DC Fans on 2012 Action Figures
• February 8, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Rings
• February 9, 2012: Rare 1938 “Action Comics #1” Sells on Ebay
• February 10, 2012: Superman versus the Ku Klux Klan
• February 12, 2012: Super Mr. Potato Head
• February 12, 2012: Update on Superman Legal Battle
• February 14, 2012: DC Direct Display at Toy Fair 2012
• February 15, 2012: Merchandise - Just Released Superman Items
• February 16, 2012: Coca Cola Mexico Superhero Promotion
• February 20, 2012: Justice League Tots at Sonic
• February 21, 2012: Little Orbit Announces “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
• February 21, 2012: Valentines Day Gifts - Poll Position
• February 22, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Posters
• February 22, 2012: Man's Uncle Leaves Him Rare Comic Collection
• February 23, 2012: SAVVi Announces Release of Warner Brothers Licensed Temporary Tattoos
• February 29, 2012: Happy Birthday Superman!
• February 29, 2012: Merchandise - Fridge Magnets
• February 29, 2012: Melting Superman at Singapore Art Museum
• March 1, 2012: Announcing the Superman Homepage iPhone App
• March 1, 2012: Rare Superman Items in Latest Hakes Auction
• March 4, 2012: Superman Fan Wins Mid-South Spelling Bee
• March 5, 2012: Superman vs Hulk - The Fight (Part 2)
• March 6, 2012: Des Taylor's Retro Superheroes
• March 6, 2012: Fundraising Continues for Cleveland Airport Superman Display
• March 7, 2012: Around the World with Superman (Take 2)
• March 7, 2012: Merchandise - Statues and Figurines
• March 13, 2012: Superman Homepage Features - Poll Position
• March 14, 2012: New LEGO Batman 2 Game Image
• March 14, 2012: Merchandise - St. Patrick's Day
• March 14, 2012: The Infamous Check That Purchased Superman on Auction
• March 15, 2012: Stan Lee Puts Down Superman's Flight
• March 15, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Video Trailer
• March 20, 2012: Superman Homepage Features - Poll Position
• March 21, 2012: Merchandise - Blankets & Fleece Throws
• March 21, 2012: Justice League Showbags at Sydney Royal Easter Show
• March 21, 2012: Pop Pilgrims Visit Jerry Siegel's House in Cleveland, Ohio
• March 25, 2012: Fundraising Details for Cleveland Airport Superman Display
• March 26, 2012: WB Wants Superman Case Decided in Open Court Trial
• March 27, 2012: “Young Justice” Action Figures
• March 28, 2012: Cleveland's Push for a Superhero Museum
• March 28, 2012: Superman Canstruction Pays Tribute to Community Heroes
• March 28, 2012: Ebay Weirdness - Super Squirrel For Sale
• March 28, 2012: Merchandise - “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes”
• March 29, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Box Art
• March 29, 2012: Warner Bros. Bath & Body Products Coming to Australia
• March 31, 2012: Examining the Latest Development in Superman Copyright Battle
• April 1, 2012: Our April Fools Day Pranks
• April 2, 2012: Villains for “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
• April 2, 2012: Superman Canstructions in Cleveland
• April 3, 2012: Images from Never-Made “Justice League: Mortal” Video Game
• April 3, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” - Poll Position
• April 4, 2012: Merchandise - New & Upcoming Releases
• April 6, 2012: Superman iOS Game Updated
• April 6, 2012: Lin Workman Designs 2012 Superman Celebration T-Shirt
• April 7, 2012: Turn Yourself into a Superman Action Figure
• April 10, 2012: April Fools Day Pranks - Poll Position
• April 11, 2012: DC Direct Relaunches as DC Collectibles
• April 11, 2012: Katherine Bradford Exhibition Focuses on Superman
• April 11, 2012: Help Superman get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• April 11, 2012: Merchandise - Bath and Beauty Products
• April 15, 2012: LA Times Interviews Broadway's Superman - Bob Holiday
• April 15, 2012: Superman's Spit Curl a Pop Culture Icon
• April 17, 2012: Lawyer for Superman Heirs Loses Privilege Claim
• April 17, 2012: Internet Wierdness - Inflatable Superman Costume
• April 17, 2012: Superman Check Sold at Auction
• April 18, 2012: LEGO Release DCU Super Hero Movie Maker App
• April 18, 2012: Merchandise - Mr. Mxyzptlk
• April 18, 2012: Larry Tye Talks History of Superman
• April 19, 2012: Animated Music Video Uses Superman and Lois Lane
• April 19, 2012: Superman Sketch Saved Joe Shuster From Jail in 1940
• April 24, 2012: Animaserra 2012 - Brazilian Festival of Comics
• April 25, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Chairs and Seats
• April 30, 2012: More Characters Revealed for “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
• May 2, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Interview
• May 2, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Caps
• May 3, 2012: RIP Barry Freiman - Superman Homepage Contributor
• May 4, 2012: John Glover and Gerard Christopher at 2012 Superman Celebration
• May 5, 2012: Final Heroes Revealed for “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
• May 6, 2012: Super Cafe - Bat Phone
• May 7, 2012: Superman/Howard Cosell/Bill Murray Anecdote
• May 9, 2012: Cassidy Freeman Joins 2012 Superman Celebration
• May 9, 2012: Merchandise - Latest Products & New Releases
• May 10, 2012: Connect to the Superman Homepage with Facebook
• May 10, 2012: Superman Proposes to Girlfriend in China
• May 15, 2012: “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game Images
• May 16, 2012: Ohio House Passes Superman License Plate Bill
• May 16, 2012: Merchandise - Lex Luthor Figures & Shirts
• May 17, 2012: Superman in Songs
• May 21, 2012: Johnny Rockwell and Sandra Taylor Join 2012 Superman Celebration
• May 21, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Open World
• May 21, 2012: Superman's 21st Century Redesigns
• May 22, 2012: Facebook Inter-Connectivity - Poll Position
• May 23, 2012: Merchandise - Lois Lane
• May 23, 2012: Superman Collectors Wanted for New TV Show
• May 24, 2012: Original Fine Art Inspired by DC Superheroes
• May 25, 2012: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” in Metropolis, Illinois
• May 25, 2012: Jamie Kelley to Perform at Superman Celebration
• May 29, 2012: “Mr. Mxyzptlk/Bizarro World” Song
• May 30, 2012: Krypton Discovered on This Day in 1898
• May 30, 2012: Merchandise - Lamps and Lights
• May 31, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Video Game Announced
• June 2, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Game Footage and Supergirl
• June 3, 2012: GeekSummit's First Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Metropolis
• June 3, 2012: Holy Musical B@man!
• June 4, 2012: Superman Celebration Hosts a Super Book Launch!
• June 5, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Game Footage and Interview
• June 5, 2012: Photo Memories Project at Superman Celebration
• June 5, 2012: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” - Poll Position
• June 5, 2012: Super-Con 2012 at Superman Celebration
• June 6, 2012: Noel Neill Comes Home to Metropolis
• June 6, 2012: Mimoco Announces Superman USB Drive
• June 6, 2012: Merchandise - 74 Years of Superman
• June 7, 2012: Josh Boultinghouse Talks Superman Celebration
• June 8, 2012: Superman Ride in Vallejo Almost Ready
• June 10, 2012: Noel Neill Makes Surprise Appearance at Superman Celebration
• June 12, 2012: Supanova Comic Expo in Sydney, Australia
• June 12, 2012: Plano Smallville Superfest Seeking Volunteers
• June 12, 2012: Superman Celebration Photos
• June 12, 2012: Superman Celebration - Poll Position
• June 13, 2012: Photos from Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet”
• June 13, 2012: Launch of Larry Tye's “Superman” Book Draws a Crowd
• June 13, 2012: “Lucy Meets Superman” in Metropolis, Illinois
• June 13, 2012: Meet Superman at Children's Museum of Houston
• June 13, 2012: Mimoco Launches DC Comics X Mimobot USB Flash Drives
• June 15, 2012: Winner of 5th Annual Superman Celebration Fan Film Contest
• June 17, 2012: Gerard Christopher and John Rockwell Q&A
• June 17, 2012: Wording Change Needed for Ohio Superman License Plates
• June 18, 2012: Final “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Trailer
• June 18, 2012: Meet South America's Superman
• June 19, 2012: Tiny LEGO Superman Flies Over London
• June 20, 2012: Merchandise - Brainiac
• June 23, 2012: Review - “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” (XBOX 360)
• June 25, 2012: Sideshow Collectibles Forging a Man of Steel
• June 25, 2012: A Photo Project for Superman Sam
• June 26, 2012: DC & Cryptozoic Partner for New 52 Trading Cards & Game
• June 27, 2012: Toberoff Wins Small Victory in Superman Legal Battle
• June 27, 2012: Merchandise - LEGO DC Super Heroes
• June 29, 2012: Superman Featured in Cleveland Horeseshoe Casino
• June 30, 2012: Superman Ultimate Flight Opens at Six Flags Vallejo
• July 1, 2012: Superman and Iveco Partner for MotoGP
• July 2, 2012: Bizarro Classic 3D
• July 3, 2012: Sideshow Collectibles Life-Size Superman Bust
• July 3, 2012: Warner Bros. and TV Guide Team for SDCC 2012 Themed Edition
• July 4, 2012: Merchandise - New 52
• July 6, 2012: A DC Collectibles Tour with Geoff Johns
• July 8, 2012: Rosenbaum Opens “Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom” Ride
• July 8, 2012: Superman Conquers “The New York Times Book Review”... Again
• July 10, 2012: Aristocrat Releases New “Superman: The Movie” Slot Game
• July 10, 2012: “Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D” Coming to Australia's Movie World
• July 10, 2012: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes.com
• July 10, 2012: Comic-Con International - Poll Position
• July 11, 2012: Justice League to Join Batman in Next “Arkham” Video Game
• July 11, 2012: Merchandise - Audio Books and Radio CDs
• July 12, 2012: Preview Night at the San Diego Comic-Con
• July 13, 2012: Nightwing and Cyborg “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Trailer
• July 14, 2012: Plano “Smallville SuperFest” Taking Shape
• July 18, 2012: DC Argues Against Shuster Copyright Claim
• July 18, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Patches
• July 22, 2012: “Justice League: Earth's Final Defense” iOS Game
• July 22, 2012: Kotobukiya's New 52 Superman Statue
• July 24, 2012: Superman Celebration - Costume Contest
• July 24, 2012: New Expensive Fan Film - “Superman/Batman: Hail The Chief”
• July 25, 2012: Superman Homepage - Beyond the Website
• July 25, 2012: Merchandise - Busts
• July 26, 2012: Superman Collection on Display at Bradford Library
• July 30, 2012: Twelve Riders Get Stuck on New Superman Rollercoaster
• July 31, 2012: Schedule of Events for Plano “Smallville SuperFest”
• August 1, 2012: “Justice League: Earth's Final Defense” iOS Game Now Available
• August 1, 2012: Mike Kelley's “Kandor” Series on Display in New York
• August 1, 2012: Merchandise - Superman for the Kindle
• August 7, 2012: Superman Fan Wish List - Poll Position
• August 8, 2012: Merchandise - Cups, Glasses and Tumblers
• August 13, 2012: Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
• August 14, 2012: Wizard World Chicago Comic Con - More Photos
• August 15, 2012: Ruling on Shuster Copyright Claim Looms
• August 15, 2012: Payne's Toys and Comics Open for Business in Plano
• August 15, 2012: Merchandise - Latest Releases and Upcoming Items
• August 16, 2012: Feral Bring “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” to the Mac
• August 21, 2012: Smallville SuperFest Celebrates the Values of the “Man of Steel”
• August 21, 2012: Superman Homepage Social Media - Poll Position
• August 21, 2012: Smallville SuperFest Photos from Plano, Illinois
• August 22, 2012: Play as Superman and Zod in “DC Universe Online”
• August 22, 2012: Merchandise - Surgical Jewelry and Body Piercing
• August 23, 2012: “Illegal Super Heroes” Interactive Posters
• August 24, 2012: Mattel's “New 52” Superman Action Figure Now Available
• August 27, 2012: Superman is World's Most Kissable Superhero
• August 29, 2012: Ed Boon Talks About “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Video Game
• August 29, 2012: Merchandise - Latest Superman T-Shirts
• September 2, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Superman vs Wonder Woman
• September 5, 2012: Hutchinson Wants to be Real Life Smallville
• September 5, 2012: Merchandise - Superman and Wonder Woman
• September 11, 2012: Favorite Superman Family Character - Poll Position
• September 12, 2012: Funky Winkerbean Tackles “Superman: Grounded”
• September 14, 2012: “Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D” Almost Ready
• September 17, 2012: “Justice League Unlimited” 3-Pack Action Figure Set
• September 19, 2012: Superman vs Doctor Wertham
• September 19, 2012: Merchandise - Supergirl
• September 20, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Coming April 2013
• September 21, 2012: Superman's Bad Day
• September 23, 2012: Cleveland Airport Superman Exhibit Opens October 11
• September 26, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Collector's Edition
• September 26, 2012: Merchandise - Babies and Toddlers
• September 27, 2012: Work Progresses on Metropolis Massac Theatre
• September 30, 2012: DC Comics Sues Barber Shop Over Superman Logo
• October 2, 2012: Favorite Lana Lang - Poll Position
• October 2, 2012: Top Tips to Become the Supergirl of Halloween
• October 3, 2012: Kia and DC to Create Justice League Vehicles for Charity
• October 3, 2012: Merchandise - Halloween
• October 5, 2012: Nominate the Superman Homepage for the Podcast Awards
• October 9, 2012: DC Collectibles Reveals Frank Miller Superman Statue
• October 10, 2012: Box Art for “Injustice: Gods Among Us”
• October 10, 2012: 35th Annual Superman Celebration Dates Announced
• October 11, 2012: New Twist in Superman Copyright Battle from WB
• October 12, 2012: Superman Exhibit Unveiled in Cleveland Airport
• October 13, 2012: Laura Siegel Speaks Out About Superman Case
• October 13, 2012: More on Superman Exhibit in Cleveland Airport
• October 17, 2012: Warner Bros. Wins Legal Case Against Shuster Estate
• October 17, 2012: Superman Apparel Coming from TV Mania
• October 17, 2012: DC Characters Join HeroClix App
• October 18, 2012: New High-End Prints Added to DC's Online Store
• October 18, 2012: Shuster Estate Set to Appeal Court Ruling
• October 19, 2012: “Justice League: Earth's Final Defense” Game Now on Google Play
• October 23, 2012: Taking Sides in the Copyright Legal Battle - Poll Position
• October 24, 2012: RIP Superman Homepage Staff Member - Peter T. McDermott
• October 24, 2012: Merchandise - Latest Releases
• October 25, 2012: Laura Siegel Larson Appearing on Applause TV
• October 30, 2012: Superman - Bad Days - Animated Short
• October 30, 2012: The Science Behind the Superheroes
• October 31, 2012: Play as Lex Luthor and Steel in “DC Universe Online”
• October 31, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Bathrobes
• October 31, 2012: Rare Superman Items in Latest Hakes Auction
• November 1, 2012: Discovery Channel Examines Hollywood's Superman
• November 1, 2012: Superman Drops in on Sick Kids in Hospital
• November 4, 2012: McDonalds Young Justice Happy Meal Toys
• November 5, 2012: Superman Copyright Case in Court Today
• November 6, 2012: DC Appeals Siegel 50% Ownership of Superman Rights
• November 6, 2012: Behind The Scenes of “Injustice: Gods Among Us”
• November 7, 2012: Merchandise - Stone Arch Kids Books
• November 9, 2012: Superman Tops Sci-Fi Character Poll
• November 13, 2012: “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game Screenshots
• November 14, 2012: Merchandise - Holiday, Maggin and Death of Superman
• November 15, 2012: GraphicAudio Releasing “Enemies & Allies” in 2013
• November 15, 2012: HeroClix TabApp DC Characters Now Available
• November 21, 2012: Merchandise - Black Friday Deals
• November 21, 2012: Superman Statues by Hobby Sculptor David James
• November 27, 2012: Superman - The Comic Series Slot Machine
• November 27, 2012: Pinoy Superman in Guinness World Records
• November 27, 2012: Superman Websites - Poll Position
• November 28, 2012: Deathstroke Announced for “Injustice: Gods Among Us”
• November 28, 2012: Merchandise - Christmas Shopping
• December 1, 2012: “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game Teaser Trailer
• December 3, 2012: Interview with Ben Torres on “Superman Lives” Toy Concepts
• December 3, 2012: Announcing the Death Battle - Superman vs. Goku
• December 4, 2012: The 2012 SHIELD Awards Winners Revealed!
• December 4, 2012: Save Christmas with DC Super Friends
• December 5, 2012: Superman Homepage 2012 Survey
• December 5, 2012: Merchandise - Winter Warmers
• December 6, 2012: Update Available for the Superman Homepage iOS App
• December 6, 2012: New Superman Homepage Theme
• December 6, 2012: New 52 Superman Toy Figure from Imaginext
• December 11, 2012: “Superman vs. Lex Luthor” LEGO Stop Motion Animation
• December 12, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Footwear
• December 13, 2012: DC Comics Wins Lawsuit Against Toberoff
• December 18, 2012: New Superman Homepage Design - Poll Position
• December 19, 2012: Merchandise - New Years Party Supplies
• December 20, 2012: “Man of Steel” Figures and Statues Coming
• December 27, 2012: Comic Shop Renames Street to Lois Lane
• December 30, 2012: Superman vs Thor - Super Power Beat Down
• December 30, 2012: Superman Soars Over California Coast

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