Raving Toy Maniac

May 3, 2015 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.

- Felt Bicycles Recalls Cruiser Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

- IKEA Expands Recall of Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment

- Branded LLC Recalls Kaleidoscope Toy Due to Choking, Laceration Hazards; Offered Exclusively at H-E-B Stores in Texas

- Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

May 2015 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new episode online!

Episode 63 features Super Smash Bros toys.

Episode 62 features Crash Test Dummies figures from the 1990s.

Episode 61 shows several Mega Man prototype action figures from Jazwares.

They also have a Kickstarter campaign going for their Knights of the Slice comic book, which gives you the background story on the characters from their previous action figure Kickstarter.

May 2015 - An email newsletter from http://HasbroToyShop.com included a coupon code!

Use code AprilShowers to save 15% off your purchase the HasbroToyShop site, with no minimum purchase.

The fine print at the bottom of the email has a few more details:

15% off on HasbroToyShop.com orders of most products currently for sale on HasbroToyShop.com. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer excludes purchases of HasbroToyShop.com exclusives and Gift Cards Other exclusions may apply. Valid while supplies last. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Offer may expire or be withdrawn without notice due to error, fraud, or unforeseen circumstances. Void where prohibited. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. Offer expires May 6, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

April 24, 2015 - Another month with no trips to get fast food. We did, however, go down the cereal aisle at the grocery store several times! There are lots of big movies coming out soon, which means many movie tie-in promotions on cereal boxes. On your next trip to get groceries, take a few extra moments to check it out - there are offers for free movie tickets as well as freebies packed into some of the boxes.

Let's see what's out there in restaurants this month! (More after the jump)

A quick check of the web sites for the more popular fast food restaurants reveals the following:

- McDonald's has a joint promo of Transformers and My Little Pony: Equestria Girls in their Happy Meals. The next promotion shown is a joint promo of Littlest Pet Shop and Skylanders.

April 24, 2015 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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NEW DIAMOND SELECT PREORDERS
We have 19 new listings from Diamond Select Toys in this menu, some of which are featured below. Fans of the Select series of figures will find listings for Ghostbusters, Gotham, Dr. Strange, and Universal Monsters; add to your Minimates collection with the Predators Counter Display of 18 for $94.99, Jay & Silent Bob Zombie Two Pack for $9.99, and the Pulp Fiction 20th Anniversary The Gimp Box Set for $17.99; and add some class to your collection with these villainous vixens: Femme Fatales Animated Poison Ivy statue for $39.99 and Classic 1966 Catwoman Bust for $49.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18724

NEW DC COLLECTIBLES PREORDERS

April 24, 2015 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.

- Roberta Roller Rabbit Recalls Children's Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

- J. Crew Expands Recall of Baby Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard

- Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

- Civia Cycles Recalls Hyland Bicycles, Aluminum Civia Fenders Due to Crash Hazard

April 2015 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS ICONS: GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE

In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape the sight of this deluxe action figure of Green Lantern Hal Jordan! Every Green Lantern fan in space sector 2814 should own this amazing figure that comes complete with dynamic power ring constructs including full flight suit that he can wear!

INCLUDES WEARABLE CONSTRUCT FLIGHT SUIT

9. GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN: DARK DAYS - 6"

$29.95 US
On Sale December 2015
Allocations May Occur

DC Collectibles will be continuing to number action figure lines to increase collectibility. These numbers will be shown before the character name moving forward.

April 2015 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS ICONS: THE FLASH, BLUE BEETLE, BLACK ADAM AND LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURES

Now you can collect action figures of your favorite DC Comics characters from any era in an all-new 6" scale. This second assortment features The Flash, Blue Beetle, Black Adam and Lex Luthor. Each figure comes with multiple accessories!

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

5. THE FLASH: CHAIN LIGHTNING - 6"
6. BLUE BEETLE: INFINITE CRISIS - 6"
7. BLACK ADAM: FOREVER EVIL - 6"
8. LEX LUTHOR: FOREVER EVIL - 6"

$24.95 US
On Sale December 2015
Allocations May Occur

DC Collectibles will be continuing to number action figure lines to increase collectibility. These numbers will be shown before the character name moving forward.

April 2015 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS ICONS: BATMAN, DEADMAN, GREEN ARROW AND MISTER MIRACLE ACTION FIGURES

Now you can collect action figures of your favorite DC Comics characters from any era in an all-new 6" scale. This first assortment features Batman, Deadman, Green Arrow and Mister Miracle. Each figure comes with multiple accessories!

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

$24.95 US
On Sale November 2015
Allocations May Occur

1. BATMAN: LAST RIGHTS - 6"
2. DEADMAN: BRIGHTEST DAY - 6"
3. GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS - 6"
4. MISTER MIRACLE: EARTH 2 - 6"

DC Collectibles will be continuing to number action figure lines to increase collectibility. These numbers will be shown before the character name moving forward.

April 2015 - DC Collectibles - THE ELECTROCUTIONER, DR. HARLEEN QUINZEL AND LADY SHIVA ACTION FIGURE 3-PACK

Three of Gotham City's most dangerous villains stand ready to take down the Dark Knight with this special 3-pack action figure set based on designs from the best-selling video game Batman: Arkham Origins! Each figure comes with multiple accessories!

$69.95 US
On Sale December 2015
Allocations May Occur

ELECTROCUTIONER - 7"
DR. HARLEEN QUINZEL - 6.5"
LADY SHIVA - 6.5"