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Proof of Heroes The Julius Schwartz Printer’s Proof Cover Collection Upstairs in our gallery! In-Store Signing with Paul Levitz, George Pérez and Alex Saviuk: Proof of Heroes Gallery Show Reception: also... The Justice League of America 100 Project JLA 100 Project On-Site Live Auction: |
Flickr archive of photos from the signing, auction and opening! |
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Information about all events in our gallery can be found here: bearandbird.com - new exhibitions every month! |
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TATE'S Substitute Santa Every weekend in December, until Christmas, we had a special "Substitute Santa" here at TATE'S! It's the start of a new TATE'S tradition...! :-) There was a different Santa each day for you to meet! We even made a fantastic (Akira-inspired) throne for the Substitute Santa to sit upon! • Saturday, Dec 10th 3-5pm was Spider-Man Photos were totally free with our camera or yours and proceeds from print sales (in a nifty custom frame) went to the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida! You can also download your photo here on flickr, at super hi-rez - suitable for printing and framing even at large sizes! Yay!! |
Flickr archive of photos from TATE'S Substitute Santa! |
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Our Annual Halloween Tent Sale This year the theme is WIZARDS! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: Plus, silly bonus fun! All Weekend: Come in costume for a special aftersale coupon Take a photo in our actual size enchanted wizard diorama! FREE wizard beard station! Fortunes told by Wizard Zoltan!! 3KBBQ with hot weiners and cold drinks! Plus...as always, FREE Sale Souvenir Buttons while they last! Saturday 11am-7pm: Free shirt printing* by the Fine Print Shoppe! |
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Announcing the second Publisher's Day at TATE'S, where we fly in the TOP BRASS from leading comic book companies to meet and talk with you, our loyal customers! Dark Horse Day at TATE'S • Randy Stradley, DH VP of Publishing and senior Star Wars editor • Scott Allie, DH Senior Managing Editor and writer of Star Wars: Jedi - the Dark Side • Kari Yadro, DH Marketing, Events and Community Manager • Doug Wheatley, artist on Star Wars Dark Times: Out of the Wilderness and more... • Mike Mignola! MORE DETAILS TO COME! |
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Meet Ryan Claytor - Indy Artist and University Comics Professor Claytor is most well-known for publishing his all-ages autobiographical comic book series entitled And Then One Day under the moniker Elephant Eater Comics. He recently announced the final line-up for his ambitious Southeastern United States Comic Book Tour, which will take him to 12 different retailers and universities in 12 separate states. Upon completion of this tour, Claytor will have signed his self-published series of comics in all 48 contiguous states. See the full tour schedule here. Additional tour and book information can be found at Claytor's website: www.ElephantEater.com |
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Are you going to be at San Diego Comic-Con? TATE'S Not At ComicCon 2011 • Free Stuff Sponsored in part by: Dark Horse, Marvel, Top Shelf, IDW, Sideshow, First Second, South Florida Social Geeks, The Fine Print Shoppe, 3000 Brigade |
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David Lloyd Signing at TATE'S! Free Event! David is stopping by TATE'S on his way to San Diego Comic-Con from the U.K.! DAVID LLOYD is the illustrator and co-creator of V For Vendetta. He’s also worked on the Hellblazer and Aliens series, drawn for Global Frequency, War Stories, and created the acclaimed crime thriller, Kickback. David Lloyd's website: www.lforlloyd.com |
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BUY or SELL or TRADE awesome stuff directly with other TATE’S customers just like you! 1st Annual TATE'S Comics Community Park & Swap What treasures will you find? Totally 100% free to sell. Collectables only, no old shoes or vacuums, etc. Sellers must be regular folks, no fancy businesses, dealers, or monkey business. Buying/trading is done directly between the two parties, TATE’S is not involved. ...be excellent to each other. Email ahead to reserve a spot: swap@tatescomics.com |
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Free Comic Book Day! Come in any time, all day on Saturday, May 7th and take your pick of five Free Comic Book Day Comics from the huge assortment of titles we ordered for this special day! Comics for all ages will be available, so bring the kids too! What is Free Comic Book Day? |
Flickr archive of photos from TATE'S Free Comic Book Day 2011! More info on this worldwide celebration of comics here: |
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TATE'S 18th Anniversary Tent Sale Join the TATE ARMY. The best of humankind. OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: Enlist in the TATE Army all weekend long! Saturday 11am-6pm: FREE t-shirt printing* by the Fine Print Shoppe! www.thefineprintshoppe.com Even more surprise fun events to be announced! Check our Facebook and website for updates! |
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Aspiring Comic Artist? Mega-Fan? Major Nerd? Just Plain Bored? Introducing... Publisher's Day at TATE'S, where we fly in the TOP BRASS from leading comic book companies to meet and talk with you, our loyal customers! IDW Day at TATE'S • Have your Portfolio Reviewed by Chris Ryall, Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing About IDW Publishing: Founded in 1999 and recognized as the #4 comic book publisher in the U.S. They currently publish a wide range of comic books and graphic novels. Chris Ryall: Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing. Chris is also an Eagle & Eisner Award-nominated editor and comic book writer, having written over three dozen comics. Eric Powell: Writer and artist creator of critically acclaimed dark comedy series, The Goon. He has also contributed work to comic titles, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy: Weird Tales, Star Wars Tales, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther, The Avengers, MAD Magazine, Swamp Thing, the Avengers, She-Hulk, the Simpsons, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, Action Comics, and Creepy. Matt Frank: Comic artist best known for his rampages through the worlds of giant monsters. Contributing work to IDW's Transformers series and Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops. Matt was most recently the lead artist for IDW's Godzilla Store-Crushing Cover project, as well as subsequent incentive covers for Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters. Matt is also currently working on a web comic series titled Giant Monster Zak! Dirk Wood: Director of Retailer Marketing at IDW, Dirk Wood has over 17 years of experience in the comic industry, including a long stint as Marketing Director for Dark Horse Comics, after starting his career in retail as Operations Manager for Things From Another World. Currently best known as the comic narrator of IDW's section in Diamond Previews. |
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"Wacky Snacks You May or May Not Have Heard of" by TATE'S Comics, Inc. Come have some fun discovering new and different snacks from Japan with the informative and Wacky TATE'S Inc. Crew and the fine folks of the infamous 3000 Brigade. Be prepared to laugh and giggle through a panel that will very likely make you hungry! ...you may even learn something new about the fun Japanese treats you have already tried. Entry into the panel is free but they will be passing out tickets for all panels on Saturday when they open, to guarantee seating in their limited space. (info on Hatsume ticket prices below) at Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens Hatsume Fair Ticket Info |
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Springtime Japanese Snack Tasting Event Can you believe this was our 9th annual snack tasting? Boy how time flies! Over 400 fine folks came out and tried some FREE Japanese Snacks, all different kinds! This event was totally 100% FREE and fun! This year, attendees got a FREE commemorative button featuring the cute lil pocky loving creature on the flyer! :-) We also had a free raffle for a bag of Japanese Snacks and a special buy two get one free coupon good only on the day of the snack tasting! |
Flickr archive of photos from our Springtime Japanese Snack Tasting Event |
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FriendsWithYou meet and greet with Sam and Tury! Experience FriendsWithYou magic & friendship in-person! • Free Event! More about FriendsWithYou at http://www.friendswithyou.com/ |
Flickr archive photos from our FriendsWithYou meet and greet! |
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Our Annual Halloween Sale! This Halloween Sale we’re celebrating 80’s movies rain or shine! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: Plus...! All Weekend: Come in costume for a special aftersale coupon & be photographed for our website! All kids get a special treat! Saturday 11am-7pm: FREE SOUVENIR PHOTOBOOTH PHOTOS from Fotobot and FREE SHIRT PRINTING* by the Fine Print Shoppe! *Bring your own blank shirt to get it screen printed for free! We will have very inexpensive blank shirts for sale if you need one too. |
Photos from our 2010 Halloween Sale! |
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Summertime Japanese Snack Tasting Event Come on out and try some FREE Japanese Snacks, all different kinds! Only on the day of the tasting we have a special offer on Japanese Snacks! You can get a coupon by printing out the flyer! This is event was totally 100% FREE and fun! We also had a free raffle for a bag of Japanese Snacks and a special buy two get one free coupon good only on the day of the snack tasting! Raffle winners have been notified by email. |
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#NOTATCOMICON event at TATE'S! If you can't make it to Comicon this year, then come and join the fun with US at the store for the epic TATE'S #notatcomicon Dark Horse party! What can you expect...? |
Photos from 2010 #NotAtComicCon event at TATE'S ! PDF download of TATE'S first TATE'S NotatComicCon Anthology! |
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Free Comic Book Day! Come in any time, all day on Saturday, May 1st and take your pick of four Free Comic Book Day Comics from the huge assortment of titles we ordered for this special day! Comics for all ages will be available, so bring the kids too! We are very proud to host members of the 501st Legion's Everglades Squad on Saturday also! Take a fun picture with *real* Stormtroopers and more! What is Free Comic Book Day? |
Photos from 2010 Free Comic Book Day at TATE'S ! Want to see and hear Hugh Jackman tell you about Free Comic Book Day? Watch it here... More info on this worldwide celebration of comics here: |
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TATE'S 17th Anniversary Tent Sale OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: BONUS!! Come meet the Fotobot! + FREE TATE’S 17th Anniversary Sale Souvenir Buttons while they last! |
Photos: 17th Anniversary Tent Sale photoset on Flickr We are 17 and Pregnant! |
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Our Annual Halloween Sale OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: |
Photos: Halloween Sale '09 photoset on Flickr Also, thanks to Fotobot for coming out and adding a fourshot of fun to the sale with their photo booth! Check them out at thefotobot.com! |
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Our Eisner Award Trophy Unveiling and Celebration! Immediately following an impressive drumroll from Steven, we finally revealed our much anticipated Eisner award! Delicious TATE'S Bake Shop Cookies and awesome souvenir buttons were given away until we ran out! You can check out what the trophy looks like at the link on the right side! In honor of the celebration, we also held a mini-sale that lasted only until the close of business on that Saturday. Thanks to all that came out and celebrated our "major award"! |
Photos: Eisner Unveiling and Celebration photoset on Flickr Sun-Sentinel article that ran on Page 4 the day of the event! |
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Summertime Japanese Snack Tasting Event Come on out and try some FREE Japanese Snacks, all different kinds! Only on the day of the tasting we have a special offer on Japanese Snacks! You can get a coupon by printing out the flyer! This is event was totally 100% FREE and fun! We also had a free raffle for a bag of Japanese Snacks and a special buy two get one free coupon good only on the day of the snack tasting! Raffle winners have been notified by email. |
Photos: Summertime '09 Japanese Snack Tasting photoset on Flickr |
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Meet Comic Book Creators Known in the comics community as a "power couple", this dynamic duo is making an appearance at TATE'S in honor of their newest release "Power Girl"! Jimmy Palmiotti is revered as one of the top writers and inkers in the biz and Amanda Conner is a comic book artist with a sassy fun style, who has worked on many of the top titles you know and love! Jimmy and Amanda's comic work is too lengthy to list on this little flyer, but just to give you a taste... Jimmy's work includes writing and/or art on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Palmiotti Amanda's work includes art on: |
Photos: Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner Power Girl Signing photoset on Flickr Jimmy's report from Newsarama 5/26/09: "SIGNING AT TATE’S COMICS: I am jealous of all you people that live near this store. This is hands down one of the greatest comic stores I have been to and I have been to many. The selection is unbeatable and I was able to get around 20 different art books I have been looking all over for and some out of print trades. That and some huge vinyl toys I never knew I needed before. Here is a big thanks to Tate, Amanda and the entire staff of the store for making Amanda and I feel like old friends. If you go to the store for the first time, tell them I sent you… I am sure Tate will take good care of you." |
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This Free Comic Book Day Vinnie is the cover artist for the BlueWater Comics series Female Force, including the new Michelle Obama issue! As seen on: CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, USAToday, People Magazine. New York Daily News, LA Times and more! You can check out more of Vinnie’s work at: www.Vinroc.deviantart.com FREE COMICS will be given away all day, because May 2nd is also Come in on Saturday, May 2nd and take your pick of four Free Comic Book Day Comics from the huge assortment of titles we ordered for this special day! We are very proud to host members of the 501st Legion's Everglades Squad on Satruday also! Stormtroopers and more! It will be a fun day, don't miss out! :-) What is Free Comic Book Day? Link to article on Free Comic Book Day and Vinnie's signing. |
Photos: Free Comic Book Day & Vinnie Signing photoset on Flickr
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Sweet Illustration by Additional sweetness provided by: Sweets from Heaven in the Boca Town Center Mall! The best bulk and novelty candy shop in town! |
TATE'S Sweet 16th Anniversary Sale! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: Graphic Novels 50% OFF Cover Price MANGA $3 each DVDs 3 for $20 or $10 each Toys and Action Figures 3 for $10 pr $4 each T-Shirts 3 for $25 or $10 each Plus huge discounts on statues, vinyl toys and other high end items! INSIDE THE STORE: Everything else inside the store 10% OFF SWEET BONUS EVENTS! Also, don’t forget to grab your FREE Sweet 16th Anniversary Sale button, |
Photos: Sweet 16th Anniversary photoset on Flickr New Times Writeup about the sale. Jellybean Guessin' 1st Prize: Brandon M. who guessed 5,962! 2nd Prize: Alexandra Z. who guessed 5,792! 3rd Prize: Adrian A. who guessed 6,125 (closest guess that went over)! All the winners are being emailed now! Congrats!! |
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Japanese Snack Tasting Event Are you ready to try some fun and funky snacks?! This Japanese Snack Tasting special event featured over a dozen weird and wonderful snack for everyone to taste! Things you never even knew was a flavor (Yuzu, Lavender) just may be your new favorite taste sensation! Also, we will introduce you to Glico's new product Walky Walky!! You'll love it! This is event was totally 100% FREE and fun! We also had a free raffle for a bag of Japanese Snacks and a special buy two get one free coupon good only on the day of the snack tasting! Raffle winners have been notified by email. You can get a coupon by printing out the flyer! |
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DIR EN GREY Ticket Giveaway DIR EN GREY with The Human Abstract As a super-special sponsor, TATE'S will be gave away lots of free tickets to this concert! To win you had to either send an email to us telling us why you should win or enter at Anime Supercon over Halloween weekend. The winners each received two tickets to the concert. Winners were: Alex Pagan; Monique Orellana; Stacia Seguine; Nicole Christian; Linda Leanzo; Frank Gross; Melissa Soler; Stephanie Vasquez; Steven Mateo; Sophia Akom; Melissa Alvez; Shannon Morales Everyone has been contacted by email, thanks to everyone for entering! We wish we could have given you ALL tickets. We really do. :-) |
For directions and info: www.jointherevolution.net |
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TATE'S Annual Halloween Sale! Our big Halloween Sale was a great success! Even with what could have been disasterous weather on Saturday, we had a great turnout and everyone had a great time. There was more product than ever out in the tent; tons of statue and vinyl toys marked down to cost of lower - so everyone walked away with great deals. The lines inside were kept moving quickly and everyone was very patient and happy to be there. There were some great costume over the weekend as well, be sure to check out the photos! |
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Operation Sequential Art TATE'S is collecting donations of comics to be boxed up and shipped to entertainment starved military personnel who are far from home! Q. What is "Operation Sequential Art?" Thank you to everyone who brought in comics, manga and graphic novels to be sent overseas! The first two boxes (27 pounds worth) went out on September 23, 2008. We are going to be sending out two boxes a week until we run out of comics! |
More info at: tatescomics.com/opseqart For more information on this operation nationwide, visit: opseqart.com |
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Summertime Japanese Snack Tasting Event It's summertime in Florida again! Thunderstorms every day and it just keeps getting hotter! Come on by our annual Summertime Snack Tasting and be transported to another place! We will have over a dozen different types of Japanese snack and treats for you to try! Don't miss it! We don't want to spoil the surprise, but I can assure you this is going to be a great one! So much variety you're sure to find a new favorite! This is event was totally 100% FREE and fun! We also have a free raffle for a bag of Japanese Snacks and a special coupon good only on the day of the snack tasting! (Winners have been notified by email) |
Photos: Summertime Japanese Snack Tasting photoset on Flickr |
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In-Store Signing with Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria & The Amory Wars! Author and lead singer Claudio Sanchez unfolds the story behind Coheed and Cambria's lyrics in The Amory Wars in-person at TATE'S! Come by, say hello and have him sign your comics or CDs! About Armory Wars: From Coheed & Cambria's Claudio Sanchez, comes a deeper look into the saga behind their best-selling debut album, The Second Stage Turbine Blade! Coheed and Cambria lead a seemingly normal, quiet life with their four children. Yet when villainous forces behind the mysterious keywork reveal hard hitting truth's behind the couple's real nature, a battle begins that crosses all worlds! Learn more at the Evil Ink Comics website: www.evilinkcomics.net |
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Resistance Through Ridicule: Comics by Stephanie McMillan Stephanie McMillan will present a slide show of her latest comics and sections of her graphic novel, plus a humorous and inspirational discussion about politics, ecocide, the Evil System, and resistance. Her new graphic novel, co-created with writer Derrick Jensen, is called "As the World Burns: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Stay In Denial" (Seven Stories Press). In the book, space aliens compete with corporations to eat the planet, bunnies are imprisoned in detention camps, and energy-efficient light bulbs fail to stop global warming. Her website is at MinimumSecurity.net. |
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Free Comic Book Day Once a year participating comic book retailers around the country try to generate interest in the medium by giving away free comics! Free Comic Book Day 2008 at TATE'S was a huge success. Probably our biggest one yet! Everyone who came in had their choice of three free Comic Book Day comics from our huge assortment of titles. We were also very proud to host member of the 501st Legion's Everglades Squad. |
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StitchBird Workshops |
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Geek Singles Night Sponsored by Bawls G33K B33R and SweetonGeeks.com; Geek Singles Night at TATE'S was a big success and lots of fun for everyone who came! There were games like Jenga, Operation, Spin the Bottle, Lightsaber Battles, Free G33K B33R Floats, lots of prizes and giveaways and speed dating! The turnout and energy of the crowd was great and we hope that everyone had a memorable experience. Perhaps even some romance blossomed! |
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TATE'S 15th Anniversary Olympic Sale!! OUTSIDE IN OUR HUGE SALE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: SUNDAY ONLY! Join us for fun competitions all day! Compete for great prizes and discounts. Schedule of competition events can be viewed here... |
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Walk for the Animals Join TATE'S in supporting the Humane Society of Broward County in the annual Walk for the Animals event! An easy 1.25 mile walk with your animal. Yes, we've seen people walking animals other than dogs! We even saw a goat one year! This event is a lot of fun and you even get free breakfast from IHOP and free bottles of water to keep you hydrated! We are also had a prize raffle to benefit the walk! Check out the flyer on the right for more info... what was up for raffle? Orange Ringo Bear, $150 in Tate Money & $50 in Tate Money! Thank you to everyone who donated and entered our raffle! We are happy to announce that we raised over $700 for the Humane Society of Broward County! Raffle Winners: $150 TATE Bucks - Deanna Ripp / $50 TATE Bucks - Brad Weber / Orange Ringo Bear - Johnny Moy (of New York) More info about the event can be found here: www.walk4theanimals.com or contact 954-266-6827. |
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Dunny Official Trading Party for the French Dunny Series Come on by after work and pick up the latest 3” Dunny series from Kid Robot! TATE’S is proud to host one of Kid Robot’s official trading parties for this new release and will be providing lovely wine, cheese and a chance for locals to trade and meet! Trade Dunnys or anything you like! |
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Happy New Year 2008 Japanese Snack Tasting Event If you've been to one of our Japanese Snack Tasting in the past you know we really offer a big variety of stuff to taste! Salty, sweet and just plain weird! This time we tasted 5 different kinds of Pocky (!!) and a bunch of other yum yums as well! This is event was totally 100% FREE and fun! Hope you didn't miss it! It was a lot of fun and a big success! Thanks so much to everyone who came out! :-) We hope you liked it! |
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TATE'S Halloween Sale! Adults, come dressed in a costume and receive a $5 Off coupon to use after the sale. Kids in costume (under 10) will receive a special Halloween Treat! Everyone who comes in costume will be photographed for our wesbite! Don't forget to pick up your free TATE'S Halloween Sale Commemorative button, while supplies last!! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT (Tent is open until 6pm Sat & 4pm Sun): INSIDE THE STORE (Store is open until 9pm Sat & 5pm Sun): |
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Skull Sessions All South Florida artists were invited to participate in this massive group art show, come see the results for yourself. Runs though November 17 Featuring original artwork by: |
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Revenge of the Nerd Comics Are you a comedy fan with good taste in intelligent, original, and hilarious comedy? The Ft. Lauderdale Improv (at the Hard Rock) invites you to come out to enjoy a special showcase of refreshingly smart comedy starring some of the brightest and most creative young comedians in Florida! Your host, Lisa Corrao, along with Andrew Burnette, Ivan Hernandez, Patrick Schroeder, Mike Lawrence, and Forrest Shaw will have you laughing and thinking all at once. Warning...the night is sure to include several obscure refrences that would leave the ditzy audiences scratching their heads in confusion. So, gather up your dorkiest/coolest friends and come out to Revenge of the Nerd Comics!! Tickets are $10 + 2 drink minimum. Sponsored by TATE'S |
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Summertime Japanese Snack Tasting Event Sample a wide variety of new, weird & wonderful snacks and drinks from Japan at TATE'S Summertime JAPANESE SNACK TASTING EVENT! Don't miss this one, lots of new and exciting items to taste! We will be doing a raffle again this time and giving away a gift bag filled with wondrous Japanese snacks of all varieties! |
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TATE'S Fantastic Fourteenth Anniversary Sale Be sure to pick up a fantastic and free 'TATE'S Fourteenth Anniversary' Sale commemorative Button! ...while supplies last! OUTSIDE IN THE TENT: Graphic Novels & Manga sold at 50% OFF the Cover Price! TOYS $4 each or 3 for $10! T-SHIRTS $10 each or 3 for $25! DVDs $10 each or 3 for $25! Anime CDs $5 each or 3 for $10! Deep discounts on STATUE and other high end items. Get here early for the best selection. We don't hold anything back! INSIDE THE STORE: 10% OFF Everything else inside the store! |
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Walk for the Animals We had so much fun last year, that again in 2007 TATE’S has decided to take an active part of the Humane Society’s annual “Walk for the Animals” event. We will be forming a “pack” of customers and friends - called "TATE'S loves Mutts"! As some of you may know, Harry & Artie both came to us from the Humane Society - and we couldn’t ask for better dogs. Please join us at the walk! It is a little crazy, the dogs have a fun time and you’ll get a little excercise and you'll see a wonderful and amazing variety of animals! We hope to see you and your four-legged friend at the Walk! Donations for our pack will be accepted at the store and here, online. More info about the event can be found here: www.walk4theanimals.com or contact 954-266-6827. |
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For Love of Munny Don't miss the first show at our new gallery space!! Over 100 custom painted Munnys will be on display and for sale. There is going to be an amazing variety of work! Show will be on display through March 9, 2006. 10% of all gallery proceeds during the Munny Show will be donated to the Humane Society Walk for the Animals. (See below) |
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Japanese Snack Tasting Event #2 Sample some new, weird & wonderful snacks and drinks from Japan at TATE'S 2nd JAPANESE SNACK TASTING EVENT! If you missed out on the first one you now have a second chance! All new and exciting snacks and drinks to try!! We will be doing a raffle again this time and giving away a gift bag filled with wondrous Japanese snacks of all varieties! The second snack tasting was a great success! Over 250 people came out and tried new things!! It was the first event held in our gallery space, things went very smoothly and everyone seemed to be having a great time. |
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Signing with MELTDOWN writer, David B. Schwartz MELTDOWN tells the story of a reluctant super-hero whose own fire-based powers are killing him; melting him down from within. He's only got 7 days left to put his life in order, and to make amends for all of his regrets. The script is by Schwartz, artwork is by Wang (creator of the smash-hit indie comic "Runners"), colors by Guru-eFX, with covers by industry superstars Chris Bachalo and Greg Horn. Issue one debuts on December 6th at comic shops everywhere. Both issues of MELTDOWN are 48 pages, prestige format, with no ads. Visit www.imagecomics.com and www.myspace.com/iamtheflare for more information. MELTDOWN review in Wizard: www.wizarduniverse.com |
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TATE'S huuuuge Halloween Sale! The halloween sale is always a fun one! Last year it was ruined by Hurricane Wilma, this year we'll make up for it!! RAIN or SHINE, we'll be there. Come early and be a part of the hilarious video we are sure to make! Don't forget to check out the video from the last sale!! Adults, come dressed in a costume and receive a $5 Off coupon to use after the sale. Kids in costume (under 10) will receive a special Halloween Treat! Make sure to have your photo taken at the sale, so you can see yourself on our website! Be semi-famous! Don't forget to pick up your free TATE'S Halloween Sale Commemorative button, while supplies last!! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: Visit the website of Skot Olsen |
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Japanese Snack Tasting Event Sample some new, weird & wonderful snacks and drinks from Japan at TATE'S first ever JAPANESE SNACK TASTING EVENT! Help us describe what it tastes like and enter the drawing for a FREE bag of snacks! The first of what is sure to be a fun event! FREE! |
Snack reviews posted shortly. |
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Hukilau - Celebrating the Mai Kai's 50th Anniversary!! The Hukilau 2006 enjoys its’ 5th Anniversary with a special commemoration of two important Ft. Lauderdale icons! This year the Mai-Kai celebrates 50 years of dazzling and romantic memories and the Yankee Clipper Hotel celebrates its’ iconic, star-studded 50-years on the beach. While turning back to 1956 to honor one of the greatest remaining Tiki palaces we also look forward, presenting entertainers, carvers and artists still carrying the Tiki torch. Our emphasis this year is to honor the pioneers, the beachcombers, the artists, the architects, the urban archeologists, the mixologists and the Aloha spirit that captured America in the 50’s & 60’s. TATE'S will be set up in the vendor's room (Ballroom A at the Yankee Clipper). We'll be selling art books and other fun stuff! Hours for the vendor's room are: Friday, 10/6 10am - 6pm & Saturday, 10/7 10am - 1pm. |
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JetsetFest II at Jetsetter Lounge A four day festival of retro culture!! Food, drinks, music, art and much more! No admission fee! Lots of great bands and delicious food in an amazing atmosphere. What more could you WANT?! Did you say TATE'S? TATE'S will be setting a vendor table up in the "Tiki Garden" on Saturday. Vendors will be open Saturday & Sunday 3-8pm. Check out cool stuff, all in one place! If you have never been to Jetsetter Lounge, now is the time! A wonderful restaurant and lounge... you won't want to leave and you'll WISH it was in Broward County! :-) Check out their MySpace page! |
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FREE!! ANIME & JAPANESE CULTURE CONVENTION Featuring Anime Game Shows, Cosplay Contest, Costume Contest , AMV Contest, Anime Room, Game Room and Dealers' Room! Brought to you by FIU's Anything Goes Anime Film Club. TATE'S will be set up towards the back of the dealer's room. Visit us for blowout prices on Anime DVDs, books & CDs! We'll have snacks and cold drinks too!! |
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Superhero Masquerade Ball at Jetsetter Lounge If you have never been to Jetsetter Lounge, this is a great opportunity! Jetsetter is a uniquely wonderful restaurant and lounge... you won't want to leave and you'll WISH it was in Broward County! :-) Check out their MySpace page! Tate and Amanda will be at San Diego Comicon during the event, so we won't be present to celebrate with you... but we have donated some great prizes! Go and have a "ball"!! eMail us some photos too!! |
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Asia Extreme™ at CINEMA PARADISO! Monday, May 29th at 7pm: Sponsored by TATE'S and The Sundance Channel. |
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Meet the star of the film "SURGE OF POWER"! Meet the star of the film "SURGE OF POWER" Sunday, May 28, 2:00pm at Tate's comics and you'll have a chance to win passes to that night's show!! To add to the fun, Tate’s Comic’s will host the Sunday night show at Gateway 4. Prizes will be awarded to those dressed in the most clever superhero or villain costume (think original). Tate’s Comics will award a $50 Gift Certificate as a Grand Prize, $25 to first and second runners up and Sunrise Cinemas will award a pair of tickets to the Gateway 4 every month for 6 months as part of the Grand Prize package! The film offers fun performances and cameo appearances by some of our favorite sci-fi, comic book and TV sitcom shows including: Lou Ferigno (The Incredible Hulk), Nichelle Nichols (LT. Urhua/Star Trek), Noel Neill (Lois Lane/The Adventures of Superman), Bobby Trendy (The Anna Nicole Show), Bob May (Robot/Lost in Space), Butch Patrick (Eddie/The Munsters), Lisa Loring (Wednesday/The Addams Family), Liz Sheridan (Helen/Seinfeld), Bernard Fox (Dr. Bombay/Bewitched), Len Wein (famous comic writer and creator of Wolverine), Marv Wolfman (famous comic writer and creator of Teen Titans), and Forrest Ackerman (world’s leading sci-fi authority) and many more. The camp sci-fi film has been acclaimed by press as “campy, cult science fiction - tightly packed & wholesome” -Gene Hetzel, Pulp Magazine |
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JetsetFest at Jetsetter Lounge If you have never been to Jetsetter Lounge, now is the time! A wonderful restaurant and lounge... you won't want to leave and you'll WISH it was in Broward County! :-) Check out their MySpace page! TATE'S will be setting a vendor table up in the "Tiki Garden" on Saturday. Vendors will be open Saturday & Sunday 4-7pm. |
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5th Annual FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! What is "Free Comic Book Day?" As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world are giving away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. TATE'S has participated in Free Comic Book day each year since it's inception. As in the past, we will have a board set up (inside our prop case) with all the FCBD titles displayed on it. Each customer who comes in on Saturday, May 6th may have their choice of THREE of the FCBD titles! For FREE! FREE! FREE! We will have many "Free Comic Book Day" titles available to choose from. Check out their website link at the right for LOADS more info! |
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You're Invited to our 13th Anniversary Sale! You don’t want to miss this gigantic sale-a-bration of TATE’S 13th Anniversary! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: Visit the website of Justin Degarmo |
Visit the TATE'S 13th Anniversary Cafe Press Shop! |
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FOR THE LOVE OF PETE Benefit Concert & Art Auction REVOLUTION, Fort Lauderdale will be hosting "For the Love of Pete;" a night of art, music, birthday celebration and good times to benefit our good friend and local artist, Peter Giovenco (www.petergiovenco.com). In the last decade, Pete has become one of the most talented, well known artists and metal sculptors in South Florida and a vital member of the growing local art scene. In October 2005, Peter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and has since undergone surgery, daily radiation and chemotherapy. As he fights this battle, he is no longer able to create his visionary sculptures along with modern furniture and incredible commissioned works. The local art and entertainment community is joining forces to help Pete through this difficult time by holding a fundraising event which will include a silent art auction, featuring fine works by local and other national artists, from 4:00 PM until midnight, entertainment will be provided by some of the hottest bands in South Florida. All of the artwork and entertainment is being donated by the artists and performers, with the proceeds to benefit Peter's living and medical expenses until he overcomes this disease and re-claims his place in the art community. Find it in your heart to take a stand, join this effort and For the Love of Pete, let him know he is not alone in his struggle. LIVE PERFOMANCES BY: THE PANIC, TRAPPED BY MORMONS, MAP OF THE UNIVERSE, THE LIVID KITTENS, DOOMS DE POP, TOWN DRUNK. TIMB + special performance by THE FETISH FACTORY DANCERS SILENT ART AUCTION OF ORIGINAL WORK BY: PETER GIOVENCO, SAS CHRISTIAN, DON SHEARER, DAVID "LEBO" LEBATARD, COLIN CHRISTIAN, FACTION, SKOT OLSEN, STEVE STICHT, N. SATTERFIELD, FRANCESCO LOCASTRO If you ever wanted to purchase artwork by these great artists but weren't able to afford it. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!!! To make an online donation via PayPal, please visit the following link: www.petergiovenco.com. To send a donation by mail: send a check or money order made out to "Peter Giovenco" to: Peter Giovenco, Attn.: Benefit, 247 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Sponsored by TATE'S. |
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Walk for the Animals This year, TATE’S has decided to take an active part of the Humane Society’s annual “Walk for the Animals” event. We will be forming a “pack” of customers and friends.As some of you may know, Harry & Artie both came to us from the Humane Society - and we couldn’t ask for better dogs. Dogs without homes are heartbreaking, the potential for their unconditional love untapped. You can’t take them all home, but you can help them!Please join us at the walk! It is a little crazy, the dogs have a fun time and you’ll get to see a wonderful and amazing variety of animals! It is a great way to spend a morning... :-) We hope to see you and your four-legged friend at the Walk! Donations for our pack will be accepted at the store and here, online. • Join our “TATE’S loves Mutts!!” Pack More info about the event can be found here: www.walk4theanimals.com or contact 954-266-6827. |
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In-Store Signing with Rich Koslowski Rich Koslowski has worked in the animation and comic book field since 1990. He got his start at Archie Comics as an Inker and has since evolved into a freakin' genius! "It's true," Koslowski was quoted to say, "I'm an incredibly intelligent and talented human being. Strong, too. "His proudest accomplishments thus far in his short but illustrious career include the three Eisner nominations he received for his work on his self-published parody title THE 3 GEEKS (which later became GEEKSVILLE), his first graphic novel with Top Shelf Productions, THREE FINGERS, which earned him an Ignatz Award and throngs of beautiful groupies (mostly female), and his latest graphic novel (also published by Top Shelf) entitled THE KING! He's currently working on an illustrated novella tentatively entitled THE LIST and taking a newly found interest in the personal grooming of his body hair (which is, in fact, unusual since he's not all that hairy). Rich lives in Wisconsin with his wife Sandy (who helps on all his projects) and their lovely little girl, Stella. "We hate the weather here, sure...it absolutely sucks," said Koslowski, "but, y'know, we'd feel terribly guilty moving away what with both sets of grandparents still...y'know...alive. We're just kind of...y'know...uh...waiting." |
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PARALLEL UNIVERSE Art Show Featuring the visionary art of: Dalek, Mars-1, Tristan Eaton, Nathan Spoor, Gary Baseman, Skot Olsen, FACTION, Robert Craig, Colin Christian, Cardiac Design, Michael Hussar, Thomas Han, Krelwear, Kevin Llewellyn, WE RD F CK R, Miss Van, Brandon Dunlap, DAIM, Miguel Paredes, Space Invader, Jonathan Postal, Sas Christian, Jacob Arden McClure, Naoto Hattori, Kathie Olivas, Esao Andrews, Eric Finzi, John John Jesse, Sara Blakeman, Chris Ryniak, Tes One, Bask, Van Arno, Francesco LoCastro, Gidget Gein, Ivan Shie Moreno, Luke Chueh, Brandt Peters, Kevin Peterson, Niagara, Ryan Simmons Ferrell, Travis Louie Sponsored by TATE'S. |
Click Here to see a nice article that mentions us! Parallel Universe |
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2005 "After Hurricane"
Tate has decided to give even bigger discounts on the comics outside in the tent! Comics will be 5 for $1 and $35 for a Full Longbox! On the weekend of the sale, we open up early at 10am, the early birds always get the best selection of merchandise!
Visit Dave DeVries website, The Monster Engine |
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the "After Hurricane" Sale a big success. We hope you went home happy! Keep your fingers crossed that next year no hurricanes postpone the Halloween sale! :-) |
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Culture Shock - Art of the New Movement Buena Vista Building (2nd Floor) • 180 NE 39th Street # 214/215 The Lowbrow movement has many names and definitions with one common goal: To bring about a creative change in the art community. Featuring artists: Vickie Chelf, Joe Chiodo, Colin Christian, Sas Christian , Brendan Danielsson, Justin DeGarmo , Brandon Dunlap, Kirsten Easthope, FACTION, Ryan Simmons Ferell, Eric Finz, Madeline von Foerster, Peter Giovenco, Francesco LoCastro, Travis Louie, Kathie Olivas, Tes One, Skot Olsen, Miguel Paredes, Matthew Pasquarello, Brandt Peters, John Puglisi, David Rohn, Scott Scheidly, Don Shearer, Owen Smith, Nathan Spoor, Steve Sticht, Joe Vaux, Jeff Vreeland Sponsored by TATE'S. |
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"Anime on the Big Screen" at CINEMA PARADISO! See Japanese Anime on the BIG SCREEN at Cinema Paradiso in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale!! Door prizes & fun! Most screenings will be for mature audiences. Cinema Paradiso Phone: 954-525-FILM (3456) Have a movie suggestion? Sponsored by TATE'S. |
Click to Visit There are no upcoming showings at this time. Perhaps they will resume in the summer of 2006! |
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Monsters of Lowbrow Art Show Featuring the innovative visions of: Sponsored by TATE'S. |
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Meet the Author of the new Lowbrow Art Book Meet Matt Dukes Jordan, author of Weirdo Deluxe. Also, meet Skot Olsen, whose artwork is featured in the book (Page 102)! Artists featured in Weirdo Deluxe include: Skot Olsen, Todd Schorr, Shag, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Robert Williams, Joe Coleman, Mark Ryden, Eric White, The Pizz, Kalynn Campbell, Liz McGrath, Isabel Samaras, and more—23 in all... hundreds of color reproductions in the book—in wild 'weirdo-color'! |
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It's our 12th Anniversary Sale! Come celebrate TWELVE exciting years of TATE'S at our fantastically amazing Anniversary Sale in March! As always we will have a giant tent set up outside in the parking lot with lots of bargains! Comics will come out from the depths of our backstock and be offered for 3 for $1! Fill up an entire Longbox and pay a bulk rate of $50! We'll have graphic novels and manga outside for 50% Off cover price. Lots of great toys priced 4 for $10. T-shirts galore marked down to $5!! Anyone who has been to our past sales know we don't fool around when we mark stuff down. You'll find great stuff CHEAP! A complete rundown of the sale discounts can be found on the flyer... click on the link to the right to view it! Meet the Creator & Artist of the Thank you all for TWELVE wonderful years... & many more! :-) Visit the website of Justin Degarmo |
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HALLOWEEN SALE!! This year on Halloween weekend, TATE'S will be celebrating with another HUGE sale! The outside sale tent will be even BIGGER and BETTER! We'll have two registers inside to ease the length of the lines!! We're opening up early at 10am, both Saturday & Sunday, so get here early for the best selection of merchandise! Come dressed in a costume and receive a $5 Off coupon to use after the sale. Kids in costume under 10 will receive a fun-filled goody bag! We'll be taking photos of everyone in costume again this year, dress up & see yourself on our website! Lots of fun and savings! Yay! Visit the website of Stephen Blickenstaff |
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FREE!! ANIME & JAPANESE CULTURE CONVENTION Last years Yasumi Con was such a huge success that they've expanded it to two days! Featuring Anime Game Shows , Cosplay Contest, Costume Contest , AMV Contest, Anime Room, Game Room and Dealers' Room! Brought to you by FIU's Anything Goes Anime Film Club. |
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3rd Annual FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! "Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book shops around the world are giving away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores." We here at TATE'S have participated in this event each year since it's inception. We'll have many "Free Comic Book Day" titles available to choose from. Check out their website link at the right for LOADS more info! FCBD was a big success, with lots of readers coming in to check out the comics! We also gave away Gameworks "Spiderman Secret Identity Cards" that you swiped at Gameworks to reveal how much free game play you got... FUN! |
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11th Anniversary Sale: March 20th & 21st, 2004 We celebrate our anniversaries' with great, big sales! The first 211 customers receive a free 11th Anniversary TATE'S button! Check the flyer for a rundown of the discounts... Thank you to everyone who attended and made our sale a success! Hope you had fun and took some great deals home with you! |
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Unique Images of a Decadent Society Musical performance by Ginger Snapped and Creepy T's. Sponsored by TATE'S. |
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SubCultures: The Art of the Action Figure Toys as art? That's right! You probably only think of toys and action figures as a mass marketed product, but there is a entire subculture of artisans involved with bringing light to the unknown market of "Designer Toys". Based on original concepts, not the prospect of sales, these pieces of art are showcased for the first time in their purest form. These characters were crafted with art in mind, not commerce. You get to see the seasoned vets as well as the up and coming Toy Artists! FREE ADMISSION. Sponsored by TATE'S. |
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HALLOWEEN SALE-A-BRATION: Huge discounts on overstock merchandise will be available outside in our "sale tent" as well as special discounts inside the store! We had a great turn out for the Sale! Lots of festive costumed characters and creatures attended! New Times listed us in their weekend calendar of events - we thank them! We also thank all of our wonderful customers who patiently waited in that LONG line on Saturday morning. Some told tales of a 45 minute wait! Lines after 2pm and on Sunday were not nearly as long. Hope all had a great time and got some great deals! Happy Halloween! |
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ANIME WEEKEND ATLANTA 9 Atlanta, Georgia hosts this ever-growing anime convention, which TATE'S has appeared at for many, many years. Featuring Japanese animation guests, video & costume contests, video game rooms, panel, exhibits and more! The event went well, there were many interesting people... we had a great time, but that 10 hour drive home is a KILLER! |
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FREE!! ANIME & JAPANESE CULTURE CONVENTION FIU's "Anything Goes" Anime Club hosted Yasumi Con, the first Anime Convention in Miami, at Florida International University. TATE'S had a nice sized booth in the dealers' room. The con was a huge success with the crowds far exceeding expectations! Congratulations to AGAnime, who did a FANTASTIC job! |
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10th Anniversary Sale The first of our yearly 'Annual' Anniversary Sales! Take advantage of some huge discounts during the sale weekend!! Don't miss out! |
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'TIS THE SEASON IN-STORE SIGNING As a Thank You to all our customers past and present, TATE'S welcomes GREG HORN (Marville, Elecktra) and TED McKEEVER (Superman Metropolis, Metropol, Plastic Forks) for the first ever in-store signing at our new location, Saturday, 12/14/02 from 3 - 5pm. |
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TEEN READ WEEK In addition to Graphic Novel displays at Dan Pearl Library in Sunrise & North-West Regional Library in Coral Springs, TATE'S is a sponsor for "No Flying, No Tights: Graphic Novels @ Your Library" Mini Convention at West Regional Library in Plantation on Saturday, October 19th from 1 to 5pm. Highlights include: |
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Super Amazing Sale A few times a year, TATE'S blows out overstock merchandise, hope you didn't miss the first ever SALE in the new store!! |
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Mondo Pop 2000 and 2001 For 5 years, TATE sponsored the biggest and best 'comics & toy show' in South Florida. After 2001's successful Mondo Pop show - TATE'S decided to do shows no more... instead opting to focus on our semi-annual sales and upcoming store events! These photos are here as a look back, if you will, on the Mondo Pop legacy. |
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