Raving Toy Maniac

January 2013 - Funko has announced a big batch of new items based on the upcoming Iron Man 3 movie, including these Wacky Wobblers of Iron Man (Mark 42), War Machine, and Iron Patriot.

Expect to see these in stores around February 18th.

January 2013 - Funko has announced a big batch of new items based on the upcoming Iron Man 3 movie, including these Plushies of Iron Man and Iron Patriot.

Expect to see these in stores around February 21st.

January 2013 - Funko has announced a big batch of new items based on the upcoming Iron Man 3 movie, including this Boxos Papercraft set.

Expect to see these in stores sometime in March.

January 2013 - Funko has announced a big batch of new items based on the upcoming Iron Man 3 movie, including these 3D POP! Vinyl Bookmarks of Iron Man and Iron Patriot.

Expect to see these in stores around February 18th.

January 2013 - Funko has announced a big batch of new items based on the upcoming Iron Man 3 movie, including these Can-Tivities sets.

Expect to see these in stores sometime in March.

Future Can-Tivities sets will include Batman, Joker, Hello Kitty, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

January 2013 - Funko has announced a new batch of 2.5-inch blind-boxed Mystery Mini vinyl figures, this round based on Disney/Pixar characters. This first series will have 8 different characters, each in 3 different poses.

Expect to see these in stores near the end of February.

"Star Wars Is Being Kick-Started with Dynamite"

J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars: Episode VII

January 25, 2013 - After a bevy of emails and phone calls, the formalities have been wrapped up, and at long last everyone can exhale and properly share the word with an excited Internet. Yes, J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.

"It's very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie," said Kennedy. "J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture."

January 26, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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Hasbro Announces Preliminary Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012

PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- January 25, 2013 -- Hasbro, Inc. today announced preliminary full-year 2012 results.

"In 2012, we met many of the objectives we set for Hasbro," said Brian Goldner, Hasbro's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Based on preliminary results, we returned the U.S. and Canada segment to historical operating profit levels; we grew revenues in the Games category against our 2012 objective of stabilizing revenues; and we grew revenues in our Girls category. We also experienced double digit growth in our emerging markets business and achieved profitability in most major emerging markets a year ahead of our plan."

VH1 Classic Finds Out "For What It's Worth" In New Pop Culture Memorabilia Series

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2013 -- Blow the dust off your old vinyl because VH1 Classic is digging through pop culture collectibles with hosts Gary Dell'Abate and Jon Hein, to find out what they're really worth in the new series, "For What It's Worth." Premiering Thursday, February 21st at 10 PM on VH1 Classic, "For What It's Worth" will explore the intricate world of music and pop culture memorabilia, and the mind of "The Collector."