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The March issue of MANIA is bursting with puzzles, cool reads, posters and prizes. Inside, we uncover Skylanders secrets, find tips to becoming Beyblade champions and check out the weirdest aliens from John Carter the movie. Sonic and Mario get sporty at the 2012 London Olympics. Plus, we’ve got LEGO Hero Factory prizes up for grabs!  

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Skate it up!

February 22nd, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in AWSM |

Calling all Sydney MANIACS, the Vans Bowl-a-Rama Bondi 2012 event is nearly here! If you’re into skating, head down to Bondi Beach Skate Park this Saturday (February 25) and see the best skateboarders around the world battle it out from 10am.

As well as the ultimate skate-off, there’ll be heaps of other entertainment like live bands and cool demonstrations. Make sure you check out the Tech Deck tent, because fingerboarding master Ammon Wilkes will be there showing off some wikkid moves and doing some giveaways throughout the day. AWSM!

 

For more deets, head over to http://www.bowlarama.com.au/_blog/Blog_-_Bondi!

 

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The Lorax Sneak Peek!

February 21st, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Screen |

Hey YAKS,

We’re pumped for the new flick The Lorax! It’s based on the quirky book by Dr Seuss and is about a boy named Ted (voiced by Zac Efron) who wants to impress Audrey (voiced by Taylor Swift), the girl he likes. To help him out, Ted discovers the story of The Lorax, a mysterious, grumpy but funny creature! Check out this vid, it features cool clips from the movie!

The Lorax is out in cinemas March 29. For more on the flick, grab your copy of MANIA on sale now!

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Lego Hero Factory Competition

February 14th, 2012 by admin | Comments Off | Comments Off | Filed in Win |


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More Rayman AWSMNESS!

February 3rd, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

Hey YAKS!

We mastered Rayman Origins and couldn’t wait for the next Rayman game, so we’re pumped to hear that Rayman 3 HD is coming out on March 21! Some of you YAKS might even remember playing it on PS2 or Game Cube a few years ago. Now Xbox 360 and PS3 MANIACS will be able to play this updated version. Check out the trailer below!

Does this game look AWSM or what? Tell us what you think by adding a comment or sending your feedback to MANIA’s Games Rant page!

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Grand Slam Time!

January 17th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

Hey YAKS!

The Australian Open has kicked off and we’re pumped! If you’re tennis fanatics like us, check out the trailer for Grand Slam Tennis 2 available on PlayStation Move and Xbox Kinect from February 9. It makes us feel like becoming tennis pros!

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Movie Madness!

January 10th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in AWSM, Screen |

Hey YAKS!

If you’re a Sydney MANIAC and love movies, we have just the thing for you! The Little Darlings NIGHT OWLS Kids Film Fest kicks off tonight at the Darling Quarter. Starting at 6:45pm every night until January 23 you can bring your friends and family along to watch some cool flicks for FREE! There’s a different movie every night, with classics like The Wizard of Oz and Jungle Book to recent movies like Tangled and Happy Feet. Tonight’s movie is the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

Grab your picnic blankets and head over to the Community Green precinct at the Darling Quarter (1-25 Harbour St, Sydney) . There’s even some cool comps like ‘Best in Pyjamas‘! For more deets and to see which movies are playing, check out: www.darlingquarter.com

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Bring on the Big Bash League!

January 6th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in AWSM |

Yo YAKS, what have you guys been up to these summer holidays? We’re having heaps of fun playing backyard cricket and following the KFC T20 Big Bash League. We caught up with rising cricket batsman Chris Lynn from Brisbane Heat to see how it’s all going!

MANIA: Hi Chris! Tell us a bit about the T20 Big Bash League…

Chris: I’m from Brisbane Heat and we’ve got guys like Matthew Hayden coming in, out of retirement, Ryan Harris, Brendon McCullum and all these international players as well. The other teams also have international players like Chris Gayle and David Warner.

MANIA: How long have you been playing cricket for?

Chris: Since I was eight and now I’m 21. It’s something I love doing.  I’m a bit of a competitive person, so I find it really easy playing cricket.

MANIA: What’s your batting strategy for the Big Bash League?

Chris: Just watching the ball right off the bat and keeping my head still.

MANIA: Where’s the strangest place you’ve played cricket?

Chris: I went over to Vanuatu for a mate’s wedding. He’s also a cricketer so we lined up a game against the locals. It was really good!

MANIA: What are your top tips for MANIACS who want to be cricket stars one day?
Chris:

  • Train hard – Train more than normal hours.
  • Keep your head still while you’re batting.
  • Always want the ball to come to you when you’re fielding.
  • Play every game as if it’s your last!

 

Want more T20 Big Bash League AWSMness? Check out the latest issue of MANIA on sale now where we also chat to Mitch Marsh from the Perth Scorchers!

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Wacky Wednesday

January 4th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in AWSM |

Hey MANIACS!

Impress your mates with some quirky bits of trivia. Betcha didn’t know these food facts!

  • In Ancient Greece, winning athletes were given celery instead of trophies. Hmm, we think doing a victory lap with a stick of celery isn’t the same as a shiny trophy…
  • The first carrots in the 900s were actually yellow or purple and the first orange carrot wasn’t spotted until the 1500s in Northern Europe!
  • Banana trees are not trees, but actually giant herbs!
  • Dinner means breakfast? Sorta! The word “dinner” comes from the french word for breakfast: “disnar”. Back then “dinner” was eaten at lunchtime and was the largest meal of the day.

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AWSM Movie Alert!

January 2nd, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Screen |

Happy New Year YAKS!

We’re so pumped for 2012! There are heaps of AWSM movies coming out including The PIRATES! Band of Misfits. This isn’t your typical pirate flick, it’s from the dudes behind Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Little and Arthur Christmas, so expect heaps of laughs! Check out the hilarious trailer below and then leave a comment and tell us what you think.

To grab a sneak peek at more AWSM movies heading our way in 2012, make sure you grab the latest issue of MANIA on sale now!

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Happy New Year!

December 31st, 2011 by Louise | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Uncategorized |

Wooooo! It’s New Year’s Eve! Make sure you catch the fireworks. We hear they’re going to be RAD-TASTIC this year.

Thanks for reading MANIA in 2011, you guys rock! We’re going to bring you even better mags next year so WATCH OUT. Catch our next issue, which goes on sale January 16, to kick off a year of fun!

Want a little sneak peek? It’s filled with Mario goodness, puzzles to keep you entertained in the school hols, and loads of prizes to win, including a Flame Red Nintendo 3DS!

Peace out, YAKS! Catch you next year!

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