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Friday, October 3, 2025

Bubblegum Kids at NYCC

 


Last year, the great folks at Bubblegum Kids sent me a few flavors of gum to sample. I enjoyed reviewing those flavors on this site, and highlighting their greatness on social media. If you're attending New York Comic-Con, stop by their booth, and experience the great taste and fun that is Bubblegum Kids!

Here's all the info: 

 

Bubblegum Kids Brings Nostalgic Treats and Pop Culture Confectionery to New York Comic Con


Debuting at New York Comic Con • October 9–12, 2025 • Booth #2829

Bubblegum Kids, the sugar-free gum reinventing the nostalgic bubblegum flavor we all grew up loving, is making its New York Comic Con (NYCC) debut at Booth #2829. Launched in August 2023 by brothers Oliver Hyman (entrepreneur) and Zach Hyman (NHL player, Edmonton Oilers), Bubblegum Kids has quickly become the collectible of candy—a pioneering force in licensed confectionery and novelty treats.


Bubblegum Kids transforms beloved characters and iconic franchises into deliciously playful products that spark joy across generations. With over 50 partnerships signed and growing, the brand now offers a wide menu of collectible and crave-worthy items available at BubblegumKids.com, Amazon, and now NYCC.

 

 


 

 

 


New York Comic Con Menu

Gum Pouches ($5 each)

  • Original Blend
  • Theo’s Wacky Watermelon
  • Daisy Strawberry
  • Barry Scary Berry
  • Hannah’s Frozen Banana
  • ICEE Blue Raspberry
  • ICEE Cherry
  • Frozeti the Yeti
  • Slush Puppie
  • Arthur Crunch Cereal
  • Berenstain Bears Honey
  • Care Bears Cheer Bears Cotton Candy
  • Care Bears Funshine Bears Lemonade
  • Care Bears Birthday Bears Cake Batter
  • Care Bears True North Bears Maple Syrup
  • Popeye Spinach
  • Archies Milkshake
  • Spooky Toasted Marshmallow
  • SpongeBob Pineapple
  • Chucky Peach


Freeze-Dry Candy ($8 each)

  • SpongeBob Puffs
  • Ninja Turtles Pizza Party
  • Reptar Crunch
  • Chucky Peach


Lollipops ($4 each | $25 full set tray)

  • SpongeBob Set
  • Ninja Turtles Set
  • Rugrats Set


Chocolate Bars ($6 each)

  • Garfield Dark Chocolate
  • Fairly Odd Parents
  • Berenstain Bears Caramel
  • SpongeBob Chocolate Bar


Exclusives (NYCC Limited Edition)

  • Chuck E. Cheese Gum
  • Jughead Gum
  • Chuck E. Cheese Chocolate Bar
  • Spooky’s Spooky Marshmallow Chocolate Bar
  • Berenstain Bears T-Shirt (Rainbow Road) 








Apparel (NYCC Showcase, Limited Runs)

  • Sister Bear Wool/Cashmere Sweater ($70)
  • ICEE Blue Raspberry Varsity Jacket ($150)
  • ICEE Cherry Varsity Jacket ($150)
  • Slush Puppie Starter Jacket ($100)
  • Bubblegum Kids Starter Jacket ($100)
  • Arthur Bucket Hats – DW & Arthur Blowing a Bubble ($25)
  • Chuck E. Cheese Hat ($25)
  • Chuck E. Cheese T-Shirt ($30)


Pins

  • Wide range of collectible pins (full sheet available at booth).


 


 

 

 

About Bubblegum Kids

Bubblegum Kids is redefining the confectionery industry with innovative, nostalgic treats inspired by pop culture’s most beloved franchises. Founded in 2023, the brand offers sugar-free, vegan, kosher, and peanut-free products that capture the joy of childhood while providing healthier alternatives. From gum pouches to apparel, Bubblegum Kids merges flavor, fun, and fandom in every bite.

For more information, visit BubblegumKids.com or follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Exhibitor link: Bubblegum Kids at NYCC


About Oliver Hyman

As CEO of Bubblegum Kids, Oliver Hyman draws on years of experience as a serial entrepreneur in the direct-to-consumer product world. His expertise in consumer trends and innovation drives the brand’s growth and expansion.


About Zach Hyman

Zach Hyman is a forward for the Edmonton Oilers, a best-selling children’s book author, and CEO of Soar Gaming. His creative vision and storytelling are central to the playful energy behind Bubblegum Kids.


Thanks to Bubblegum Kids and Kosi Harris PR for sharing this announcement with us.

Oni Press NYCC 2025: The Loudest Thing in Color

 

 

Sadly, I won't be attending New York Comic-Con. But if you are, mark your calendars! Oni Press is bringing the fun to NYCC 2025!

Here's all the info:


NYCC 2025: Oni Press Brings “The Loudest Thing in Color” to the Big Apple with Panels, Signings & Giveaways!  


Join Groundbreaking Independent Publisher Alongside Panels and with Creators Rodney Barnes (Crownsville), Mat Heagerty (Indoor Kid), Matt Kindt (EC’s Cruel Universe), George Northy (Yuletide), Adam Syzm (Little Visitor & Other Abductions), and More!


Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, is thrilled to unveil its slate of retailer events, signings, and panel of all-star creators for this year’s New York Comic Con 2025, beginning Wednesday, October 8th at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.



On October 8th at 3 PM ET, Oni Press will be offering a Retailer Day Signing immediately following its retailer presentation with renowned creators Matt Kindt (EC’s Epitaphs from the Abyss) and Chris Condon (High Strangeness, The Goddamn Tragedy). Join them inside the River Pavilion as Kindt signs a SPECIAL, TOP-SECRET NEW ITEM to be revealed next week and Condon signs HIGH STRANGENESS: BOOK ONE Secret Edition variant covers, featuring a real-world UFO photograph captured by SpectreVison co-founder and HIGH STRANGENESS co-writer Daniel Noah




Then, on Friday, October 10th at 3:30 PM ET, join us for the “Oni Press: The Loudest Thing in Color” panel presentation in Room 406.3! For nearly 30 years, Oni Press has been publishing groundbreaking comics and graphic novels for readers of all ages. Now, coming off the heels of the publisher's most successful year of all time with the best-selling launches of EC Comics, Adventure Time, BIKER MICE FROM MARS, and more, join President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson, Editor Karl Bollers, and a star-studded cast of Oni's upstart creators past, present, and future – including Rodney Barnes (Crownsville), Mat Heagerty (Indoor Kid), Matt Kindt (EC's Catacomb of Torment), George Northy (Yuletide), and Adam Syzm (Little Visitor & Other Abductions) – to look ahead at an action-packed slate of Oni's upcoming comics and graphic novels across the coming year! 


We’ll see you in New York!


For more updates on Oni Press, visit them on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram.




About Oni Press


Founded in 1997, Oni Press has a 25-year history as one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed publishers of award-winning comic books and graphic novels with titles including Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim, K. O’Neill’s Tea Dragon Society, Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt's The Sixth Gun, Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer, Ezra Clayton Daniels' Upgrade Soul, Brenna Thummler’s Sheets trilogy, and many hundreds more. In 2019, Oni Press merged with Lion Forge Comics – the Eisner Award-winning independent comic book publisher founded by Academy Award-winning producer and entrepreneur David Steward II – to create one of the largest, independent libraries of comics content anywhere in media. The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group now exists as a publishing subsidiary of Steward’s diversified global media company, Polarity.


The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group publishes more than 60 original and licensed graphic novels annually, in addition to an extensive list of periodical comics.

 

 

Thanks to Oni Press for sharing this announcement with us. 


Saturday, October 19, 2024

Lion Forge Saturday Events at NYCC

 

If you are attending New York Comic-Con, comics publisher Lion Forge is hosting several events today. Take a look at these, and consider fitting them into your schedule.

 


📺 The official IYANU Panel!


🗓️ Saturday 10/19/2024

⏰ 12:30PM - 1:30PM

📍Jacob Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Ave

Room 406.3



Be among the first to experience new footage of the upcoming 2025 series Iyanu.


This is an opportunity to dive into the journey of Iyanu, from story development to voice casting and directing, alongside key members of the creative team.


Hear firsthand insights from:

  • Roye Okupe - Creator/EP
  • Paula Gammon Wilson - Voice and Casting Director
  • Darnell Johnson - Episodic Director
  • Karama Horne - Host and LFE Integrated Marketing Lead
  • Brandon Easton - Story Editor 


📕 Book Signing


🗓️ Saturday 10/19/2024

⏰ 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM

📍Showfloor Booth #4542


Roye Okupe, creator of the "Iyanu: Child of Wonder" is signing copies of his hit graphic novel series


  • Roye Okupe -Creator/EP
  • Brandon Easton - Story Editor


Book signing sponsored by Lion Forge Entertainment and Blerd.com

 

 


 

 

👋🏿 Meet and Greet


🗓️ Saturday 10/19/2024

⏰ 3:30 PM- 4:300 PM

📍Blerd Booth #45831


  • Roye Okupe - Creator/EP
  • Paula Gammon Wilson - Voice and Casting Director
  • Darnell Johnson - Episodic Director
  • Karama Horne - Host and LFE Integrated Marketing Lead
  • Brandon Easton - Story Editor


Giveaways, prizes and more!

 


 

 

🎮 LAN Party & Blerd NYCC After Party


🗓️ Saturday October 19th

⏰ 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM

📍OS Gaming Lounge, 50 Bowery


Get ready for an epic night of fun, music, gaming, and giveaways at OS NYC Gaming Lounge


Sponsored by the upcoming animated series Iyanu, this event is hosted by Fantastic Frankey, Shonen Showdown, and Brianna, Blerd's AI VTuber.


Groove to the tunes of FreeSoulSociety while you game and connect with fellow fans! Don't miss out on this unforgettable NYCC after-hours experience!


Link to RSVP here

 

 


 

At San Diego Comic-Con, cosplayer Vanta Creates wowed everyone with her stunning Iyanu costume, while Iceman Hickey made a surprise appearance as Biyi, bringing the characters to life in unforgettable ways.


Now, they’re back for NYCC, and this time we’re debuting Toye Cosplay!


Don’t miss the chance to see these incredible cosplays in action and immerse yourself in the world of Iyanu all over again.

 

 

Sounds like terrific fun, Lion Forge! I wish I was attending NYCC so I could hang out with you! Thanks for sharing today's schedule with us, and best wishes for Iyanu, your new animated series that launches on Cartoon Network, Max, and Showmax in 2025!

 

 

 

Iyanu on Social Media

Stay connected with Iyanu. Follow us for exclusive content, cast updates, and behind-the-scenes insights:


Lion Forge on Social Media and YouTube

Explore Lion Forge's world of diverse storytelling. Follow us on social media and YouTube for the latest updates on all our projects, including Iyanu.



 

 

 

Friday, October 18, 2024

Lion Forge Sonic Boom Box Party at NYCC

 


If you are attending New York Comic-Con this weekend, here's a party you can attend tonight. It's hosted by comic publisher Lion Forge. They are celebrating Iyanu, the animated series that launches on Cartoon Network, Max, and Showmax in 2025. If you can, check it out!

 

🎉 SonicBoomBox Party


🗓️ Friday, 10/18/2024

⏰ 8:00 PM- 2:00 AM

📍Spin: 48 E. 23rd Street


Join us for an unforgettable night at the Sonic Boombox Unofficial New York Comic Con Afterparty, where you'll get a sneak peek of the opening sequence of Iyanu, featuring the theme song performed by Nigerian Afropop superstar Yemi Alade. Experience her signature energy in this highly anticipated 2025 series.


Plus, enjoy the chance to win exciting prizes from the upcoming series, play ping pong, dance to Afrobeats, and more! Don’t miss out on this epic night of fun and fandom!


Link to RSVP here

 

Thanks to Kosi Harris PR and Lion Forge Entertainment for sharing this announcement with us!

 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Lucky Devils #1 Preview

 

Here's a preview of an upcoming series from Image Comics. It looks fiendishly fun! Here's all the info:

 

BESTSELLING EIGHT BILLION GENIES TEAM TO LAUNCH THE LUCKY DEVILS SERIES IN JANUARY 2025

The wildly successful creative team of #1 New York Times bestselling writer Charles Soule (The Oracle Year, The Endless Vessel, Star Wars) and critically-acclaimed artist Ryan Browne (Curse Words, God Hates Astronauts) reunite for their follow-up to the hugely popular Eight Billion Genies with an all-new series, The Lucky Devils. This nine-issue, fantasy/satire adventure is set to launch in January 2025 from Image Comics.

Soule and Browne will be at artist alley table D42 at New York Comic Con this week and will appear on the "Image Comics Presents: Breaking Ground" panel on Sunday, October 20 @ 11 a.m. in room 406.2 to share more details about the announcement.

"After the incredible success of Eight Billion Genies, Ryan Browne and I knew our next project together had to be something truly special," said Soule. "The Lucky Devils feels like exactly that—a spiritual successor to Genies in that it, too, tells a self-contained, tightly-plotted story about the supernatural unexpectedly intersecting with the lives of a few ordinary, unsuspecting people. That said, it's also very much its own beast. We're playing with the myth of the devil on your shoulder here—what Genies did for wishing and desire, Devils does for Faustian bargains and humanity's struggle with temptation. Not to mention I get to see Ryan draw hundreds of hilariously badass little demons—unbeatable. In The Lucky Devils, it's good to be bad. I can't wait for people to check it out this January."

Browne added: "Over the last year, Charles Soule and I have crafted, revised, rebuilt, sculpted, edited, and polished The Lucky Devils, reinventing an approach to the 'Little Creatures Who Mess With Humanity' angle that worked so well with Eight Billion Genies. Oh, and as always, I get to draw as much crazy world-building insanity as the page will allow! Heart, humor, sin, and madness all wrapped around two little punk devils that were born to raze hell to the ground!"

The Lucky Devils is a tale of two ordinary, good-hearted, 20-something Chicagoans who begin working with the devils on their shoulders in an attempt to fix their broken lives. It works beyond their wildest dreams, and in time they become two of the most powerful people on earth. While they fully intend to use that influence to make the world a better place, we all know what they say about the road to Hell...  

A dark, hilarious satire about the struggle to do good in a world that makes it so easy to be bad, The Lucky Devils is an examination of everything that makes humanity both grand and terrible from two of comics' most unique storytellers.

For fans of their previous bestselling collaborations like Curse Words and Eight Billion Genies—or stories like Good Omens, Lucifer, or tales where ordinary people's lives intersect with the supernatural—this new series is sure to delight readers looking for a fantastical new read.

Check out this red hot preview art:

 


 




 


Did I say it looked like fiendish fun or what? I'm not convinced these imps have the best interests of the humans they visit in their hellfire hearts, but I can't wait to check this series out! It's only three months away! The first issue will have several cover options:

The Lucky Devils #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 8:

  • Cover A by Ryan Browne
  • Cover B by Frank Miller & Alex Sinclair
  • Cover C Blank Sketch cover
  • Cover D 1:25 "Glitter" copy incentive by Browne
  • Cover E 1:50 "Foil virgin" copy incentive by Frank Miller
  • Cover F 1:100 copy incentive featuring Soule & Browne Sketch


 

The Lucky Devils #1 will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

Thanks to Image Comics for sharing this tempting preview with us!

 

 

 


Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Image Comics NYCC 2024 Panel Lineup & Programming

 


Are you attending New York Comic-Con? Check out all the great panels hosted by Image Comics! I attended several Image events at Comic-Con International in San Diego this summer, and they were a blast! But then, Image is a great publisher that helps creators bring you fun, new stories each week!

Here's all the info from Image Comics:

 


 

 

IMAGE COMICS' NYCC 2024 

PANEL LINEUP & PROGRAMMING

Image Comics will return to New York Comic Con this year with a show-stopping lineup of can’t-miss panels. Each of these Image Comics panels will be packed with jaw-dropping, eye-popping announcements sure to be the talk of the town!

Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to www.imagecomics.com for the most up-to-date information.


—THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 PANELS—

Image Comics Presents: Enter the MASSIVE-VERSE
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Location: Room 409

Join Massive-Verse superstars Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, No/One), Marcelo Costa (Radiant Black), Rod Reis (C.O.W.L.: 1964), Mat Groom (Supermassive), Brian Buccellato (NO/ONE), Geraldo Borges (NO/ONE), Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun), and Ryan Sidoti as the crew unveils exciting new developments and announcements in store for the Massive-verse this year and next! Moderator: Ryan Sidoti

Moon Man Panel featuring Kid Cudi
6:15 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Location: Main Stage

Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi took NYCC by storm last year, surprising everyone with Moon Man, his first step into comics. Now, Cudi is back, with co-writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black) and artist Marco Locati for a can't miss panel packed full of behind-the-scenes secrets and announcements!

—FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 PROGRAMMING—

Bear McCreary: Musical World-Building*
2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Location: Main Stage
Join Bear McCreary, the celebrated composer of projects as diverse as God of War, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Walking Dead, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, and his new rock concept album The Singularity, as he explores the dramatic impact of music on the creation of fictional worlds, fueled by collaborations with artists from across all disciplines. McCreary will be joined by several integral The Singularity contributors from the music and comics realms, including Grammy-nominated signer/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwright, renowned writer Mat Groom (Inferno Girl Red, Self/Made), comics writer & filmmaker Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, NO/ONE), and multiple Eisner & Harvey Award-winning cartoonist Ramón K Pérez (Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand, Jane).*This panel will have a limited number of hearing assistance devices. When you arrive at the panel, please see a NYCC staff member to receive one.

Todd McFarlane Talks Movies, Comics & Toys
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location: Room 406.1

Todd McFarlane gives an update on the Spawn movie, all upcoming comic projects, toys, and much more! Be the FIRST with the inside scoop.

Hasbro Toy Panel: Action Brands + Skybound G.I. JOE Ashcan Comic Book
5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Javits Center Room 408

In addition to sharing the latest news on Hasbro's action brands, including G.I. Joe and Transformers, panel attendees will have the chance to receive one of Skybound's G.I. Joe Ashcan comic books.

Midtown Comics (Times Square) Signing with Energon Universe Talent Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jorge Corona
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Location: 200 W. 40th Street (corner of 7th Ave), New York, NY 10018

Yo, Joe! Join creators Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander, G.I. Joe), Tom Reilly (Duke, G.I. Joe), and Jorge Corona (Transformers) for the second annual Energon Universe group signing at the famed Midtown Comics (Times Square). Limited quantities of a Midtown Comics exclusive variant of the G.I. Joe #1 NYCC Ashcan will be available for purchase for all attendees. Existing Skybound Insiders and newly joined fans who attend will receive 5,000 loyalty points.

—SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 PROGRAMMING—

Ghost Machine: One Year In
10:45 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Location: Room 1C03 

After launching last year at NYCC and following up with sold-out success on its initial wave of books (Geiger, Redcoat, Rook: Exodus), GHOST MACHINE returns with a one-year anniversary panel spotlighting its new launches (Hyde Street, It Happened on Hyde Street…Devour, The Rocketfellers, Hornsby & Halo) and making announcements on new titles by Brad Meltzer and Lamont Magee in 2025. You don’t want to miss this huge panel featuring: Brad Anderson, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Ivan Reis, Peter Snejbjerg, Peter J. Tomasi, Maytal Zchut and a few surprise guests!

TRANSFORMERS & G.I. JOE: What’s Next for the Energon Universe? 3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Location: Javits Center Room 406.1

G.I. Joe and Void Rivals from Skybound have taken over the comic book world and this is the only panel where you'll discover what's next! Superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals), Jorge Corona (Transformers), Joshua Williamson (G.I. Joe), Tom Reilly (G.I. Joe), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) will reveal huge surprises that you can't afford to miss.

—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 PANELS—

Image Comics Presents: Breaking Ground
11:00 a.m12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 406.2

Join Jason Aaron (The Goddamned, new announcement), Mahmud Asrar (new announcement), Charles Soule (Eight Billion Genies, new announcement), Ryan Browne (Eight Billion Genies, new announcement), Pornsak Pichetshote (The Horizon Experiment), and Paul Azaceta (Outcast With Robert Kirkman & Paul Azaceta, new announcement) for some special announcements of upcoming projects, and a conversation about genre, storytelling, industry secrets, and tricks-of-the-trade. Moderator: Jim Viscardi, VP of Business Development at Image Comics

—BOOTHS—
Ghost Machine - 3043
Tiny Onion - HB907

—ARTIST ALLEY—

Aaron, Jason - H42
Andolfo, Mirka - D38
Asrar, Mahmud - D24
Barnes, Rodney - L03
Bertram, Ian - L18
Boss, Tyler - I11
Brown, Chuck - B42
Browne, Ryan - D41
Buccellato, Brian - G34
Chiang, Cliff - L16
Craig, Wes - L19
Corona, Jorge - K28
Costa, Marcelo - G38
Daniel, Tony - E30
Delulis, Mattia - D33
Di Nicuolo, Daniele - F12
Duggan, Gerry - G32
Fiumara, Max - H23
Gillen, Kieron - A30
Greene, Sanford - L17
Groom, Mat - G39
Higgins, Kyle - G40
Hixson, Joshua - G07
Kim, Derek Kirk - H26
Kubert, Emma - F31
Larsen, Erik - I15
Lemire, Jeff - E01
McCaig, Dave - I21
Morazzo, Martin - E04
Opeña, Jerome - L04
Ottley, Ryan - G29
Parrott, Ryan - G37
Pichetshote, Pornsak - I32
Reis, Rod - E23
Seeley, Tim - J27
Simmonds, Martin - G05
Phillips, Jacob - H20
Schultz, Erica - E27
Shalvey, Declan - A31
Soule, Charles - D42
Ward, Christian - G06
Watters, Dan - A32
Wijngaard, Caspar - A30
Zdarsky, Chip - F44

 ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States, and is the #2 graphic novel publisher in America. It is the publisher of such award winning titles as, Spawn, The Walking Dead, Invincible, Saga, Monstress, Deadly Class, Chew, The Old Guard, I Kill Giants, Criminal, The Department of Truth, W0rldtr33, Geiger, Descender, Gideon Falls, It’s Lonely At The Centre of The Earth, Do A Power Bomb, and more. The company currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit: www.imagecomics.com.

 

Thanks to Image Comics for sharing this great news with us!