Raving Toy Maniac

Sony Pictures Animation Drives TONKA Trucks To The Big Screen

Fully Animated Film To Be Produced By Happy Madison and Hasbro

CULVER CITY, Calif., June 11, 2012 -- TONKA, the Hasbro brand that for 65 years has stood for its line of toy trucks for children, will bring its TONKA toughness to the big screen in a fully animated motion picture to be produced by Sony Pictures Animation, Hasbro and Happy Madison Productions. The announcement was made today by Bob Osher, president, Sony Pictures Digital Productions, Michelle Raimo-Kouyate, president of Production for Sony Pictures Animation and Brian Goldner, president and CEO of Hasbro. The film will also be produced and developed by Goldner and Hasbro's senior vice president and managing director of motion pictures, Bennett Schneir and will be written by Fred Wolf.

The new TONKA project strengthens the growing ties between Sony Pictures and Hasbro, following the announcements that Sony Pictures is developing motion pictures based on Hasbro's RISK and CANDY LAND brands. CANDY LAND is also a Happy Madison project.

Marvel Minimates Series 13 Now Arriving at Toys "R" Us!

June 12, 2012 - Minimate maniacs across the nation are calling in with reports that the Toys "R" Us-exclusive Marvel Minimates Series 13 has shown up on store shelves! Featuring Spider-Sense Spider-Man with First Appearance Punisher, Daredevil with Kingpin, Mirage with Magma and Boom-Boom with Rictor, this series includes must-have figures for both Spidey and X-Men fans!

All of these Minimates (except the shared Daredevil) are exclusive to this series, so look for them only in your local Toys "R" Us. If you don't have one in your area, don't worry -- they'll soon be up for order on http://toysrus.com! Check out some photos of the Minimates in action, and happy hunting!

Scott Tolleson's Mr. Pinkerton 5 Inch Mini Qee from Toy2R

June 2012 - Preston T. Pinkerton, or just Mr. Pinkerton to his close friends, is the most intelligent and lovable hare in all the forest. He enjoys wearing his lucky pair of magic spectacles while skipping about on his many adventures. Wind him up and watch him hop and your joy for Mr. Pinkerton will never stop.

Toy2R introduces the latest Mini Qee figure from Scott Tolleson - Ladies and Gents, may we present Mr. Pinkerton. Dropping in late July with an SRP of $28.00, Mr. Pinkerton is available for wholesale orders now and looks forward to your company.

K'NEX Brands Kicks Off Its 2013 K'NEXpert Building Challenge

Contest Awards Three Creative Kids $5,000 Each

Hatfield, PA – June 2012 – K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is excited to announce its 2013 K'NEXpert search which launches June 4th, 2012! The annual K'NEXpert search invites young builders to design a creative, original model made entirely from K'NEX parts. Three imaginative children will win $5,000. The age groups are 5 to 6-year-olds, 7 to 8-year-olds and 9 to 12-year-olds.

The K'NEXpert Search challenges kids to build unique construction models made entirely of K'NEX pieces and are judged on creativity, uniqueness and detail.

June 12, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

A few cool new items to mention today:

Legend of Zelda - Link Figma
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MF10293&mode=retail

DC Direct - New Preorders - New 52, Batman B&W, Ame-Comi, Busts & More
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9827

June 2012 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER-HEROES: SUPERMAN BUST

Sculpted by Jean St. Jean

A hero for the 21st century, flying straight from the pages of the DC Comics - The New 52! This bust is a prime example of why the the appeal of the Man of Steel is ageless. This looks like a job for SUPERMAN!

Measuring approximately 6" high x 6.25" wide x 4.5" deep, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

$69.95 US
On Sale October 3, 2012

June 2012 - DC Collectibles - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: BANE WINTER BATTLE BUST

Sculpted by Dave Cortes and Paul Harding

After the blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters July 20, be sure to pick up this Bane Winter Battle Bust as he prepares for his showdown in the streets of Gotham. 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.

Bane - 6.25" h
$79.95 US
On Sale October 3, 2012

June 2012 - DC Collectibles - DC COLLECTIBLES DC COMICS COVER GIRLS: CATWOMAN: DC COMICS - THE NEW 52 STATUE

SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL

CATWOMAN STRIKES AGAIN!

Selena scores big in this beautifully designed statue from the DC Comics Cover Girls line of collectables. Featuring her sexy costume from the DC Comics - The New 52. Catwoman is ready to whip the Dark Knight into shape if he tries to stop her!

Statue measures approximately 10.125" inches tall

$99.95 US
On Sale October 24, 2012

June 2012 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER-HEROES: STARFIRE BUST

Sculpted by Jack Mathews

Bursting onto the scene straight from DC Comics - The New 52, Koriand'r finds herself with some unlikely allies - Red Hood and the Outlaws! This is truly Starfire like you've never seen her before!

Measuring approximately 6.6" high x 5.7" wide x 3.75" deep, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

$69.95 US
On Sale October 10, 2012

June 2012 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE BATMAN STATUE BY KELLEY JONES (NEW EDITION)

DESIGNED BY KELLEY JONES
SCULPTED BY RAY VILLAFANE

Featuring Kelley Jones' signature take on the Batman, this moody reissued statue embodies the complexity of Bruce Wayne's alter ego. Perfectly complimented by the monochromatic tones synonymous with the "Batman: Black and White."

Statue measures 7.75" high x 4.75" wide x 3" deep.

$79.95 US
On Sale October 17, 2012