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Entertainment One Family Announces Debut Of Peppa Pig Toy Line Exclusively At Toys "R" Us®

-- For the First Time, Fans can Bring Peppa Home with New Playsets, Play Figures and Plush Dolls Inspired by the Popular Animated Series, Peppa Pig --

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 -- Kids can get ready to snort, giggle and play with the most charming little piggy on the block!

Entertainment One Family announced today the launch of an all-new line of Peppa Pig toys based on the hit animated television series, Peppa Pig. Manufactured by Fisher-Price, the leading brand of infant and preschool toys in the world, the new playsets, play figures and plush dolls will be available exclusively in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide beginning this August.

For the first time in the U.S., families can bring the magic of Peppa's world home with an assortment of toys that allows children to create their very own playtime adventures with Peppa Pig. Sound effects, surprise features and signature graphics perfectly capture the unique charm of the television show, providing children with a multidimensional play experience and endless hours of fun!

August 15, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

PRE-ORDERS

SUPER ALLOY BATMAN - 1/6 SCALE JIM LEE VERSION
Play Imaginative is releasing a new 85% die-cast version of Batman in his New 52 suit as designed by Jim Lee. This 1/6 scale figure has more than 50 points of articulation and includes a magnetic gargoyle base, batarangs, a grappling gun, a removable poseable cape and much more. This figure is done in a matte finish and is listed at $269.99.
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NEW DC COLLECTIBLES PRE-ORDERS

August 2012 - DC Collectibles - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: "THE BAT" GLASS ETCHING

After the blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters, display your true fandom with this laser etched crystal replica of "The Bat" from The Dark Knight Rises. The exceptional craftsmanship and detail of this incredible keepsake will look beautiful on the desk of the ultimate Bat-fan.

Measures 4" high x 4" wide x 4" deep.
$29.95 US
On Sale December 2012
*Allocations May Occur

August 2012 - DC Collectibles - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: BATMAN VS. BANE 1:6 SCALE ICON STATUE

It's the matchup you've been waiting for - Batman vs. Bane!

After the blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters, this statue personifies the epic struggle between good and evil. Every legend has an ending-will Bane be Batman's undoing?

This scene-stealing collectible is sure to fly off the shelves! This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

Sculpted by Dave Cortes and Paul Harding

$324.95 US
Statue measures approximately 16" tall.
On Sale November 2012
*Allocations May Occur

August 2012 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS COVER GIRLS: POISON IVY STATUE

SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL

HAS GREEN GONE GOOD?

Straight from the pages of DC Comics-The New 52, Poison Ivy joins ranks with covert-ops team, Birds of Prey! It appears to be a brand new day for Pamela Isley, but has this sinister seductress really turned over a new... leaf?

Order this earthy DC Cover Girl today!

Statue measures approximately 10.125" inches tall
$99.95 US
On Sale December 2012

August 2012 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER HEROES: SHAZAM! BUST

Sculpted by Jean St. Jean

One of the most-anticipated characters in the DC Comics-The New 52 is brought to form with this electrifying bust of the powerful Shazam! Featuring an all-new design along with a mysterious new origin, it doesn't take the wisdom of Solomon to know these will sell out fast!

Measuring approximately 5.8" high x 5.45" wide x 6" deep, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

$69.95 US
On Sale December 2012
*Allocations May Occur

August 2012 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS COVER GIRLS: HARLEY QUINN STATUE

SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

THE MISTRESS OF MAYHEM!

After shedding her old look in favor of a hot new one, Harley Quinn takes her unique talents to the Suicide Squad! But where do her loyalties lie? Only one thing's for certain-this statue will sell out fast... and that's no laughing matter!

Statue measures approximately 8.5" inches tall
$99.95 US
On Sale December 2012
*Allocations May Occur

August 2012 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER HEROES: SUPERGIRL BUST

Sculpted by Jim Maddox

Rocketing straight from Krypton is this beautiful new bust featuring the Girl of Steel-Supergirl! Complete with a hot new costume and origin, Kara Zor-El is flying higher than ever! So use some super-speed of your own and order one before it's too late!

Measuring approximately 6" high x 4" wide x 6.75" deep, his hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

$69.95 US
On Sale December 2012
*Allocations May Occur

August 13, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - we've just listed a very cool new 1/6 Scale Batman figure from Play Imaginative

The new Dark Knight comes to life in the form of the Super Alloy 1/6 Scale Collectable Figure "Batman by Jim Lee". Based on Jim Lee's unique vision, this Batman figure features a more armored suit comprising at least 85% die-cast metal alloy, with more than 50 points of articulation.

Featuring a detachable and posable fabric cape, grappling gun and batarang accessories, and a magnetic dragon gargoyle display base, the Super Alloy 1/6 Scale Collectable Figure “Batman by Jim Lee” is a limited edition piece for collectors.

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SPECIFICATIONS:
12 inches tall
(approximate) Sculpted PVC face
Detailed skin-textured face
Double-jointed neck
Double-jointed elbows

The Walking Dead Minimates Are Alive and Kicking!

August 2012 - For those of you eagerly anticipating the release of the first series of Walking Dead Minimates, Diamond Select Toys has a treat for you. It's photos of Series 1 -- both the specialty store/comic shop wave and the Toys "R" Us assortment -- in action! DST took some early samples of the toys out into the real world to show fans what the final product will look like, and the outlook is delightfully grim! Look for Series 1 to arrive in September, with Dale and the rare Winter Coat Dale variant figure exclusively at comic shops and specialty stores, and Glenn and Shane exclusively at Toys "R" Us! Check out the gallery here, then pre-order the specialty assortment at your local comic shop or favorite online retailer!