Raving Toy Maniac

Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates Wave 2 On Sale!

February 2012 - You've faced Round 1 and lived, now get ready for Round 2! The new batch of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates hits comic shops, online retailers and specialty stores on Wednesday, February 29, and the line-up includes some of the most popular characters from Marvel Comics and the world of Capcom gaming.

- Spider-Man vs. Chris Redfield
- Wolverine vs. Viewtiful Joe
- Super Skrull vs. Crimson Viper (specialty exclusives)
- Storm vs. Jill Valentine (specialty exclusives)

Plus, in the very near future, Toys "R" Us will get their own version of Wave 2, with their own exclusive two-packs:

- Taskmaster vs. Spencer (TRU exclusives)
- Sentinel vs. First Appearance Ryu (TRU exclusives)

Check out the packaging pics here, and look for this wave next week. And if you haven't already, pick up Series 1 now!

Bid Online for an Extensive Collection of Rare Sports Memorabilia, Original Letters from the Titanic and More During a Three-Day Auction Event

Omaha, NE - February 28, 2012 - A massive, three-day auction event featuring an incredible variety of treasured items will be webcast live on Proxibid (www.proxibid.com), the world's largest real auction marketplace, with the simultaneous on-site auction run by Philip Weiss Auctions. The auction will be conducted over the course of three days, beginning March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, continuing on March 2 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern and finishing on March 3 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. This auction is of enormous value with an incredible range of historical pieces. To view the extensive catalog and to place pre-bids, visit www.proxibid.com/weissauctions.

CHARLAINE HARRIS AND OTHER WRITERS TO APPEAR AT CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO (C2E2)

#1 Bestselling Novelist Provides Literary Luster at Annual Pop Culture Event

February 27, 2012 - It's the 10th anniversary of Minimates, and one of the brand's longest-running lines is about to celebrate its 43rd assortment! Trickling out to retailers now, Wave 43 of Marvel Minimates is entirely based on the "Jean DeWolff Saga" from the pages of Spectacular Spider-Man #107-110, written by the now-legendary Peter David.

February 27, 2012 - The Official GI Joe Collector's Club has released an update about recent issues:

Hello!

We wanted to give you the latest update on the current procedure for membership renewals and NEW memberships. As we continue to work to resolve the online store issues, we have put up a PDF that members can download and print out. These will need to be mailed in with a check or money order. We will process your membership as soon as they arrive. Just click the "Join Now" button in the top right corner at www.gijoeclub.com

Please note that the March 16th deadline is still a hard deadline (in house), so please make sure any mail is in the postal system by March 9th. If we could move the date we would, but that is not an option as these have to be processed due to existing schedules.

February 27, 2012 - A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues bring you all of the quality and detailing that you expect from an ARTFX release in a great smaller scale perfect for collecting! Following in the footsteps of the sold out Stormtrooper Commander 2 Pack is the latest elite version of the Clone Troopers as seen in Revenge of the Sith, the SHOCK TROOPER 2 PACK!

February 27, 2012 - The Official Transformers Collectors Club has released an update about recent issues:

Hello!

We wanted to give you the latest update on the current procedure for membership renewals and NEW memberships. As we continue to work to resolve the online store issues, we have put up a PDF that members can download and print out. These will need to be mailed in with a check or money order. We will process your membership as soon as they arrive. Just click the "Join Now" button on the main page at www.transformersclub.com.

Please note that the March 16th deadline is still a hard deadline (in house), so please make sure any mail is in the postal system by March 9th. If we could move the date we would, but that is not an option as these have to be processed due to existing schedules.

If you want to receive the free club exclusive Runamuck, your membership must be active as of March 16th. If your club expiration date is after March 16th you are good to go for this years figure.

Dreamworks Animation is Off to the Races with High-Octane Cast for Turbo In 2013

GLENDALE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that Ryan Reynolds will lead an all-star cast including Paul Giamatti, Michael Pena, Luis Guzman, Bill Hader, Richard Jenkins, Ken Jeong, Michelle Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Kurtwood Smith, Snoop Dogg and Samuel L. Jackson in the Company's upcoming original film Turbo, which tells the story of an ordinary garden snail with dreams of racing greatness. Turbo is scheduled to come to the big screen on July 19, 2013.

"Ryan Reynolds' infectious enthusiasm and humor will bring life to the lead role of Turbo and set the tone for this amazing roster of all-star voice talent," said DreamWorks Animation Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke. "This high-octane journey will take audiences on the race of their lives and completely re-define the traditional notion of moving at a snail's pace!"

Babies"R"Us® Introduces "V.I.B." Program to Reward Parents With a 10% Bonus Savings on Baby Essentials

Very Important Baby Card Allows Moms and Dads to Earn Up to $200 Annually Toward the Purchase of Diapers, Wipes, Formula and Baby Food at "R"Us® Stores Nationwide

K'NEX Launches "Class of '92" Promotion in Celebration of 20th Anniversary

K'NEX Fans are invited to share their building memories!

February 27, 2012 - K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, announced a new promotion to celebrate its 20th anniversary, "Class of '92", open to adults, 18 years and older, who grew up playing with K'NEX.

Fans wishing to become part of the Class of '92 are invited to share K'NEX related stories & photos on the Class of '92 page, found on KNEX.com. K'NEX is seeking memories from adult builders' own childhoods and anecdotes on how they have shared their love of building with their children. Class of '92 also invites K'NEX fans to share their memories on the K'NEX facebook page (facebook.com/buildknex) and interact with other adult fans.