Hana and the Dragon and other tales from Japan: Double-award winning CD of enchanting folk tales and music from Japan! Tales of sharing, gratitude, and friendship are told with humor and warmth by acclaimed storyteller and koto master Elizabeth Falconer.

Koto Tales are unique recordings of Japanese folktales with music. Looking for tales with friendly conflict resolution? Meet Plum Boy! How about stories of gratitude that make you giggle? Listen to Hana and the Dragon. Silly tales of adventure that incorporate Japanese phrases so naturally your kids will be singing along with them? Take a listen to Once Up On A Lilypad. And experience the elegant Crane´s Story, told from the viewpoint of Crane herself. Koto World story titles have all received recognition from Parents´ Choice, NAPPA, iParenting and Storytelling World.

Kotobukiya and internet retailer Action Figure Xpress announce an all-new Iron Man Movie Fine Art Bust due out early in 2009.  The exclusive will be limited to just 500 pieces, along with a limited edition two-pack featuring both busts packaged together with a certificate of authenticity. The bust features Iron Man in his Mark II Armor with light up repulsor hand and marquee base. Launch date: 2009.

This statuette features Iron Man in his Mark II Armor with light up repulsor hand and marquee base.  This collectible will be limited to 500 pieces. Final version subject to revision. Launch date: 2009.