| LEGO Teams with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation |
 The LEGO Group has teamed with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to help raise funds for cancer research.
[Updated 2/02/2012]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of January 30 |
 Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 2/02/2012]
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| Play Arts Arkham Asylum, Ozark City Sharks, Bandai Japan at Big Bad Toy Store |
 Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Play Arts Arkham Asylum figures, replicas from Ozark City Sharks, several new pieces from Bandai Japan, and more.
[Updated 2/02/2012]
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| Warner Bros Announces 2012 Toy Fair Plans |
 Warner Bros. has summarized some of their licensed items (The Hobbit! The Dark Knight Rises!) which will be appearing at the 2012 American International Toy Fair.
[Updated 2/02/2012]
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| Transformers Prime, Avengers Movie, Doctor Who, Marvel Minimates at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Avengers movie toys from Hasbro, Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise figures, a Doctor Who action figure set, new Marvel Minimates, and more.
[Updated 2/02/2012]
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| Mattel Completes Acquisition of HIT Entertainment |
 Mattel has acquired HIT Entertainment, the company which owns Thomas & Friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, and other popular preschool brands.
[Updated 2/01/2012]
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| Mattel Reports 2011 Financial Results |
Mattel has released their financial reports for 2011.
[Updated 2/01/2012]
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| Hasbro Avengers Pre-Orders at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys and action figures from the Hasbro Avengers movie line-up available for pre-order.
[Updated 2/01/2012]
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| K'NEX: Angry Birds Building Sets |
 Yes, please! K'NEX will be releasing building sets based on Angry Birds - expect to see them in stores in Fall 2012.
[Updated 1/31/2012]
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| Stretch Armstrong Movie in April 2014 |
 Hasbro's Stretch Armstrong will be a live-action movie released in April 2014.
[Updated 1/31/2012]
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| 2012 Transformers Collectors Club Exclusives |
 The Official Transformers Collectors Club has announced several member exclusives for 2012: Over-Run, Shattered Glass Drift, and Runamuck.
[Updated 1/30/2012]
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| Celebrate Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D at Toys'R'Us Stores |
 Toys'R'Us has exclusive Star Wars toys from Hasbro to help celebrate The Phantom Menace being released in 3D.
[Updated 1/30/2012]
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| Qee Loves Pink 5-inch Mini Qee Bear |
 Toy2R is adding a third flocked Qee figure to their "Qee Loves" series.
[Updated 1/30/2012]
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| Feb 18: Power Rangers Super Samurai |
 The new Power Rangers Super Samurai premieres on Nickelodeon on February 18, 2012.
[Updated 1/30/2012]
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| 30 Rock X Qee Sighting - Sinned NYC Custom |
 A custom Toy2R figure had a prominent appearance on an episode of 30 Rock.
[Updated 1/30/2012]
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| Mystique Bishoujo, Koto R2-D2 & C-3P0, Tonner Dolls, Gentle Giant Marvel at Urban-Collector |
 Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Mystique Bishoujo statue, a set of R2-D2 & C-3P0 from Kotobukiya, Marvel pieces from Gentle Giant, several Tonner Dolls, and more.
[Updated 1/29/2012]
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| Outer Space Men Creator to Appear at Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro |
 The Four Horsemen are announcing more toy industry guests who will be appearing at their upcoming gallery show in New York City.
[Updated 1/29/2012]
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| GI Joe Collector's Club: Footloose Action Figure |
 The GI Joe Collector's Club has announced Footloose as their membership incentive action figure for 2012.
[Updated 1/29/2012]
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| Bobble Bots Moshi Monsters |
 The folks who brought you Hexbugs are now releasing Moshi Monsters with the same technology.
[Updated 1/29/2012]
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| Reprolabels, 2012 DC Direct at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys and action figures available for pre-order, including the new DC Direct items for 2012, Transformers Reprolabels, and more.
[Updated 1/29/2012]
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| Zinkies: Half the Size of Squinkies |
Blip Toys is launching a line of Squinkies, but even smaller than the originals - Squinkies Zinkies.
[Updated 1/27/2012]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of January 23 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 1/27/2012]
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| Halo, Unimax, Bowen Marvel, Real Steel, 1/4 Scale Predators at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including 1/4 scale Predator figures, several new Halo items, new Marvel statues from Bowen Designs, Real Steel action figures, 1/18 scale video game action figures from Unimax, and more.
[Updated 1/26/2012]
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| Voltaire's 5 Inch Deady Bunee Mini Qees |
 Toy2R is releasing two new Voltaire designs in their mini Qee figure format.
[Updated 1/26/2012]
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| Toys'R'Us Great Trade-In Event |
 Toys'R'Us is once again holding a trade-in event, during which you can take in older baby items for a discount on new items.
[Updated 1/25/2012]
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| Bowen, The Munsters, Evil Dead, LDD 23, DC Direct at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including oodles of new DC Direct items, several Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, Living Dead Dolls series 23, Evil Dead 2 action figures, new Munsters action figures, and more.
[Updated 1/23/2012]
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| Eddie & Marilyn Munster Action Figures |
 Diamond Select is adding Eddie and Marilyn to their series of Munsters action figures.
[Updated 1/23/2012]
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| Feb 10-12: Star Wars 3D Special Events |
 A batch of AMC Theaters are having special events during the opening weekend of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3D.
[Updated 1/23/2012]
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| Hunger Games, E.T., Marvel Minimates, Munsters at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys and action figures available for pre-order, including Hunger Games action figures, a 30th anniversary E.T. set, several batches of Marvel Minimates, two new Munsters action figures, and more.
[Updated 1/22/2012]
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| JOElanta Toy Show March 18th |
The 12th annual JOElanta toy show will be held on March 18, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia.
[Updated 1/20/2012]
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| DC Entertainment Reveals New Brand Identity |
 DC Entertainment has unveiled their new logo.
[Updated 1/20/2012]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of January 16 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 1/20/2012]
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| Halo, Bowen, Hasbro Marvel, Hot Toys Tumbler at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys and action figures available for pre-order.
[Updated 1/20/2012]
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| Hasbro Expands Marvel Super Hero Adventures |
Hasbro will be expanding their Marvel Super Hero Adventures product line in 2012 - expect to see more action figures, playsets, and plush toys.
[Updated 1/19/2012]
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| Scarface, Outer Space Men, Iron Man, DC Direct at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Scarface action figures from two different companies, a Hot Toys Iron Man Mark I (version 2.0), oodles of new DC Direct, NYCC exclusive Outer Space Men, and more.
[Updated 1/19/2012]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
 The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| DC Comics - The New 52: Justice League Batman Action Figure |
 DC Direct is adding another Jim Lee Batman to their Batman Black and White statue series.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| Batman Black and White: The New 52 by Jim Lee Statue |
 DC Direct is adding another Jim Lee Batman to their Batman Black and White statue series.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| MAD Vinyl Spy vs. Spy 2-Pack |
 DC Direct is releasing a two-pack of Spy vs. Spy figures.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| DC Direct: February 2012 Resolicits |
DC Direct is resoliciting several pieces that we have previously seen, so be sure to check on your orders.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| Earthworm Jim 6-inch Action Figure |
 Mezco will be releasing a 6-inch Earthworm Jim action figure in July 2012.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| Living Dead Dolls Series 23 |
 Mezco is offering a 23rd series of Living Dead Dolls, to be released in July 2012.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| MCA's 5 Inch Qee-Zilla Kid Mini Qee Teaser |
 Toy2R is planning a new character in their mini Qee figure format.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| Jan 30: Super Hero Squad on the Hub |
 The Super Hero Squad Show will be on The Hub network starting January 30, 2012.
[Updated 1/17/2012]
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| Thor Modern Museum Statue, Hot Wheels Elite A-Team Van, Evil Dead 2, Walking Dead at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Walking Dead action figures, the Hot Wheels Elite A-Team Van, a Thor Modern Museum statue, Evil Dead 2 action figures, and more.
[Updated 1/16/2012]
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| ReedPOP Adds Fantasy Football Fest |
ReedPOP is adding a new show - the Fantasy Football Fest - to its roster of pop culture conventions. The first one will be held in August in Atlantic City.
[Updated 1/16/2012]
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| Win Monster Jam Tickets from K'NEX |
K'NEX is having their 20th Anniversary Celebration all through 2012 - the Monster Jam tickets are the first of "20 big prizes" as part of the celebration.
[Updated 1/16/2012]
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 Josh Gates will be appearing at the 2012 C2E2, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo.
[Updated 1/16/2012]
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| Hot Toys Iron Man Mark I - Version 2.0 at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a new version of the Hot Toys Iron Man Mark I action figure available for pre-order.
[Updated 1/15/2012]
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| Jan 15: Toy Hunters on Travel Channel |
A new toy-related show is airing on the Travel Channel on January 15 - it's only a pilot for now, so if enough people watch, it could be a regular series.
[Updated 1/13/2012]
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| Mezco LDD Charity Auction |
 Mezco Toyz is holding an auction of special Living Dead Doll items, with the sale price to benefit the HeavenSent Bulldog Rescue.
[Updated 1/13/2012]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of January 9 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 1/13/2012]
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| Toys'R'Us Raised $4 Million for Toys for Tots |
During the 2011 holiday season, Toys'R'Us raised four million dollars to help Toys for Toys.
[Updated 1/12/2012]
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| Mass Effect, ThunderCats, Smurfs, Kratos, Hobbit Jewelry at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Mass Effect action figures, ThunderCats figures, Smurfs figurines, jewelry based on The Hobbit, God of War III Kratos figure, a pair of Vanquish figures from Play Arts Kai, and more.
[Updated 1/11/2012]
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| Jon-Paul Kaiser's Captain Sturnbrau Figure |
 Toy2R is releasing the regular version of Jon-Paul Kaiser's Captain Sturnbrau mini Qee figure.
[Updated 1/11/2012]
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| Living Dead Dolls Thirteenth Anniversary Series Variant Set |
 Mezco is offering the Living Dead Dolls Thirteenth Anniversary Series Variant Set for sale on their Mezco Direct site.
[Updated 1/11/2012]
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| Sesame Street Augmented Reality Playset |
 Qualcomm and Sesame Workshop are showing a prototype augmented reality playset at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.
[Updated 1/11/2012]
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| Fisher-Price Offers View-Master 3D Content |
 Fisher-Price is "bringing View-Master into the digital age," by repackaging their collection of 3D images for mobile devices and 3D televisions.
[Updated 1/10/2012]
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| Mass Effect, Impossible Toys TF at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals available for pre-ordering, including Mass Effect series 01 and 02, as well as Impossible Toys Transforming figures, and more.
[Updated 1/10/2012]
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| Jazwares: Fruit Ninja Toys |
Jazwares has signed the master toy license for Fruit Ninja, so expect to see figures and plush toys (plus electronic items) in Spring 2012.
[Updated 1/09/2012]
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| Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Portable DVR |
Fisher-Price is launching a portable DVR for kids. Yes, it allows for memory expansion for long car trips.
[Updated 1/09/2012]
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| Play Arts Kai Kratos & Vanquish, Enterbay Scarface, Hot Toys Jack Sparrow & Captain America at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including two new figures from Play Arts Kai, several Bandai/Tamashii pieces, the Enterbay Scarface (war) figure, the Hot Toys Captain America, the Hot Toys Jack Sparrow, and more.
[Updated 1/09/2012]
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| WowWee Readies 6 AppGear Titles |
WowWee is getting ready to launch six AppGear titles - free apps that interact with real, tangible toys.
[Updated 1/08/2012]
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| LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes |
A new LEGO Batman video game is coming in Summer 2012.
[Updated 1/08/2012]
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| 2012 New York Comic Con 4-Day Tickets on Sale |
 The New York Comic Con is now selling 4-day tickets to the 2012 event, with the single-day and 3-day tickets available later in the spring and summer.
[Updated 1/06/2012]
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| Outer Space Men Customs Show at Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro |
 The Four Horsemen would like to display your custom Outer Space Men action figures at their gallery show in February 2012.
[Updated 1/06/2012]
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| Walking Dead, Alien Chopsticks, Batman Legacy, Gears of War, True Blood at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Walking Dead action figures, novelty items based on True Blood, chopsticks based on Aliens, Gears of War action figures, Batman Legacy figures, and more.
[Updated 1/06/2012]
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| Vote & Win on the Toy Industry's ToyAwards Web Site |
The Toy Industry Association is seeking your votes in one of their Toy of the Year awards. Vote, and you could win a prize.
[Updated 1/06/2012]
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| Despicable Me 2 Toys from Thinkway Toys |
Thinkway Toys will be making all manner of toys based on the upcoming film Despicable Me 2.
[Updated 1/06/2012]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of January 2 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 1/05/2012]
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| GI Joe 7-packs, Enterbay T-800, DCUC 20, Sideshow Dewback at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including their exclusive GI Joe 7-packs, Enterbay's T2 T-800 action figure, DC Universe Classics series 20, Sideshow's 12-inch scale Star Wars Dewback, and more.
[Updated 1/05/2012]
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| Come Try Out the RTM Test Site |
A sneak peek at what RTM is going to look like in the future.
[Updated 1/05/2012]
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| January 30: 2012 Star Wars Toys |
Hasbro has sent a message regarding the 2012 Star Wars toys.
[Updated 1/04/2012]
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| Four Horsemen: Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro |
The Four Horsemen are having a New York City gallery show around the time of the 2012 American International Toy Fair.
[Updated 1/04/2012]
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| Hot Toys Captain America, Bowen Retro Hulk, Walking Dead, Dexter, World of Warcraft at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Captain America 1/6 scale Hot Toys figure, Retro Hulk bust by Bowen Designs, the Walking Dead TV Series action figures, a 7-inch Dexter action figures, and more.
[Updated 12/31/2011]
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 The 2012 BotCon (official Transformers convention) has been announced for April in Dallas, Texas.
[Updated 12/31/2011]
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| Win The Dark Horse Presents #10 Release Party |
 You and your local comic shop can win a release party from Dark Horse, including a visit from Dark Horse President Mike Richardson.
[Updated 12/31/2011]
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| Diamond Select in Stores on 12/28/11 |
 An update from Diamond Select Toys about which of their items are arriving at comic shops on December 28, 2011.
[Updated 12/31/2011]
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| Sci-Fi Revoltech Iron Man Mark III, DC Universe All Stars, Gears of War 3, MLB 30 at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including MLB SportsPicks series 30, Gears of War 3 action figures, the Hot Toys Black Suit Spider-Man, the Sci-Fi Revoltech Iron Man Mark III figure, DC Universe All Stars figures, and more.
[Updated 12/30/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Dec 26 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 12/29/2011]
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| Status Update on RTM's Forum & Server |
A quick update on some of the glitches that have been happening with the site lately.
[Updated 12/28/2011]
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| Year-End Sale, 2012 Star Wars at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a big batch of new Hasbro Star Wars items available for pre-ordering.
[Updated 12/26/2011]
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| Hot Toys Black Spider-Man, South Park, DC vs MOTU, Green Lantern at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the 1/6 Hot Toys Black Spider-Man figure, South Park Classics action figures, DC vs MOTU figures, Green Lantern action figures, and more.
[Updated 12/23/2011]
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St. Joseph's Children's Hospital has a list of toy safety tips to keep in mind (especially during the holidays when you are gifting toys to children).
[Updated 12/23/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Dec 19 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 12/23/2011]
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| Arkham City, Alice, Retro Star Trek, Mumm-Ra, Dark Knight Mez-Itz at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Batman Arkham City series 2, Batman Dark Knight Mez-Itz, Star Trek retro figures, Alice Madness Returns figure, a 14-inch Thundercats Mumm-Ra figure, and more.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| Minimates Femme Fatales Set 2 |
 Diamond Select has a second set of Femme Fatales Minimates on the way - Alice, Little Red, Anne Bonny, and Medusa.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| Light-Up Ghostbusters Statues |
 Diamond Select has three light-up Ghostbusters statues on the way: Slimer, Terror Dog, and the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| Minimates Vehicles Arriving Soon: KITT, KARR, The Vendetta |
 Diamond Select has several Minimates Vehicles which will be in stores in January - KITT and KARR from Knight Rider, and a new pirate ship from the Calico Jack Pirate Raiders series.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| iTunes Sale: GI Joe Renegades & Transformers Prime |
Hasbro has let us know that the first season of both GI Joe Renegades and Transformers Prime are discounted in the iTunes store through January 4, 2012.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| Casting Call: Fandom Rising |
The tv show "Fandom Rising" is looking for "pop culture fanatics" to feature on a show from the creators of The Jersey Shore.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| Alien Chopsticks, Walking Dead, Gentle Giant, Galactic Guardians Heroclix at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Marvel Galactic Guardians Heroclix, Alien chopsticks, Walking Dead action figures, five new pieces from Gentle Giant, the Marvel Bishoujo Storm statue, and more.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| LEGO Adds LEGO Friends Sets |
LEGO is hoping to attract more girls with their LEGO Friends sets in 2012.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| K'NEX Vacation Sweepstakes |
K'NEX is teaming with Beaches Resorts for a sweepstakes in 2012.
[Updated 12/22/2011]
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| Nien Nunb, Sucker Punch Blondie, Kenner Hammerhead, Hot Toys Bespin Luke at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including a Nien Nunb mini bust, a 12-inch version of Kenner's Hammerhead action figure, a Blondie statue from Sucker Punch, the Hot Toys Luke Skywalker Bespin Outfit DX Series 1:6 Scale Figure, and more.
[Updated 12/16/2011]
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| LEGO: Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit |
The LEGO Group will be making toys based on the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the two Hobbit films.
[Updated 12/16/2011]
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The 2012 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo has announced Joe Kubert as a Spotlight Comic Guest.
[Updated 12/16/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Dec 12 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 12/16/2011]
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| Alice: Madness Returns, ST: TNG Retro Figures, B&W Walking Dead, Eaglemoss at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has pre-orders available for several new toys, including the Hot Toys War Machine, Previews-exclusive versions of the Walking Dead action figures, retro Star Trek: TNG figures, and more.
[Updated 12/16/2011]
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 The fifth day of CustomCon 30 is now online.
[Updated 12/16/2011]
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| Almost Naked Animals Licensees Named |
9 Story Entertainment has named several new licensees (toys!) for the Almost Naked Animals cartoon series. Expect to see the items in stores by Fall 2012.
[Updated 12/16/2011]
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The fourth day of CustomCon 30 is now online.
[Updated 12/15/2011]
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| "The Geek Shall Inherit" Podcast |
Daniel Pickett and Jason Lenzi have launched a new pop culture podcast.
[Updated 12/15/2011]
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The third day of CustomCon 30 is now online.
[Updated 12/15/2011]
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| Talking Tom Toys & Collectibles |
Outfit7 has licensed their Talking Tom (and other Talking Friends) character for toys, apparel, home items, and all sorts of goodies.
[Updated 12/15/2011]
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The second day of CustomCon 30 is now online.
[Updated 12/15/2011]
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| DC LEGO, Batman: Arkham City, Doctor Who, Marvel Minimates at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DC LEGO sets, Star Wars LEGO sets, the Batman: Arkham City action figures from DC Direct, Doctor Who action figures, two batches of Marvel Minimates, and more.
[Updated 12/15/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 12/12/2011]
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| DC Direct: December 2011 & January 2012 Resolicits |
DC Direct is resoliciting several pieces that we have previously seen, so be sure to check on your orders.
[Updated 12/12/2011]
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| DST: Marvel Minimates Classics |
 Diamond Select is re-releasing a batch of "Marvel Minimates Classics" - several two-packs featuring your favorite characters in your favorite costumes.
[Updated 12/12/2011]
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| Batman: Arkham City: Series 2 Action Figures |
 DC Direct is releasing a second series of Batman: Arkham City action figures, including the Riddler, Catwoman, a variant Batman, Hush, and the Mad Hatter.
[Updated 12/12/2011]
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The first day of CustomCon 30 is now online.
[Updated 12/12/2011]
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| Galactic Holiday Outer Space Men Waves 3 & 4 |
 The Four Horsemen have special versions of their Outer Space Men action figures available for the holiday season.
[Updated 12/09/2011]
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| Rocky, Holiday Yoda, Bowen Marvel, iPhone Covers, Boba Fett Bust Bank at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Rocky and Apollo action figures, the Holiday Yoda 1/6 scale figure, new Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, the Star Wars Boba Fett bust bank, several iPhone covers and cases, and more.
[Updated 12/09/2011]
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| Hasbro Plans to Eliminate PVC from Packaging |
Hasbro plans to stop using PVC as part of "all new core toy and game packaging" in 2013. They are already phasing out PVC in some of their game packaging.
[Updated 12/09/2011]
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| Hess Toy Truck Racing App |
The Hess Corporation has released a second app, this one featuring the 2011 Hess Toy Truck and Race Car.
[Updated 12/09/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Dec 5 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 12/09/2011]
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| Secret Wars, Marvel Legends, NBA, Playmobil Dragon's Land, POP! Disney at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Terrax Build-A-Figure wave of Marvel Legends, Marvel Secret Wars two-packs, dragon-themed Playmobil sets, POP! Disney figures, McFarlane NBA three-packs, and more.
[Updated 12/08/2011]
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| December 2011 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to two questions about their Star Wars product lines.
[Updated 12/07/2011]
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| Thundercats Cats Lair Resin Environment Statue |
 Icon Heroes is releasing a diorama for your Thundercats staction figures.
[Updated 12/06/2011]
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| DST Wants Your Minimate Travel Photos |
 Diamond Select is hoping you take a Minimate with your on your travels and will share your photos with them.
[Updated 12/06/2011]
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| Marvel Legends Terrax Wave at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has pre-orders available for the Terrax Build-A-Figure series of Marvel Legends action figures.
[Updated 12/06/2011]
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| BotCon 2012 in Dallas, April 26 to 29th |
 The 2012 BotCon (official Transformers convention) has been announced for April in Dallas, Texas.
[Updated 12/06/2011]
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| DST: Thor's Hammer Bottle Opener |
 Diamond Select is launching a line of Marvel Comics-based bottle openers, starting with Thor's Hammer.
[Updated 12/06/2011]
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| DCUC 20, Yoda, SW Umbrellas & Lightsaber Lamps, Snow White & Evil Queen LDDs, Super 8 Argus Cube Replica at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Living Dead Dolls of Snow White and the Evil Queen, Star Wars umbrellas and lightsaber lamps, a replica of the Super 8 Argus Cube, the Holiday Yoda figure, a Yoda tree topper, DCUC wave 20, and more.
[Updated 12/02/2011]
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| OAFE.net 2011 Toy of the Year Awards |
 The end of the year means that the OAFE.net toy awards are again open for voting.
[Updated 12/02/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Nov 28 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 12/02/2011]
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| Gort Predator, Transformers Generations Wave 05, Mortal Kombat Gift Packs at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Mortal Kombat Gift Packs, Transformers Generations Wave 05, Green Lantern wave 4, and more.
[Updated 12/02/2011]
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| FANtastic Exclusive Raavia Sale Extended |
 From now until the end of 2011, our red tiger action figure, the FANtastic Exclusive Raavia, is on sale!
[Updated 12/01/2011]
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| DST: Medusa Femme Fatales Statue |
 Diamond Select is adding Medusa to their Femme Fatales statue series.
[Updated 12/01/2011]
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| Choicee & Toy2R: Qee USB Drives |
 Choicee & Toy2R are releasing USB drives based on the Qee Bear shape.
[Updated 12/01/2011]
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| DST: Femme Fatales Statue Series |
 Diamond Select is releasing a series of statues with new interpretations of classic female characters.
[Updated 12/01/2011]
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| 2012 GI Joe 4, Hot Toys Samurai Predator, Gamera, LEGO Star Wars at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Hot Toys Samurai Predator figure, the fourth wave of GI Joe for 2012, two more pieces of the TFC Toys Hercules, new Godzilla and Gamera figures, LEGO Star Wars sets, and more.
[Updated 12/01/2011]
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| Dark Horse Contest: You Can Be Killed in a Comic Book |
 Dark Horse is holding a contest in which the prize is that you are drawn into a comic book as a victim of a vampire.
[Updated 12/01/2011]
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| Marvel Select Avengers Movie Hulk & Hawkeye |
 Diamond Select is adding Hawkeye and the Hulk from the Avengers movie to the Marvel Select action figure series in 2012.
[Updated 12/01/2011]
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| Encore Devastator, GI Joe Renegades, MP-09B, Alternity Dai Atlas, Neck Breaker & Madblender at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has an interesting batch of GI Joe and Transformers toys now available in-stock and another batch up for pre-order.
[Updated 11/30/2011]
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| Four Horsemen Announce Gothitropolis Busts |
 The Four Horsemen have announced a new way to collect their Gothitropolis characters.
[Updated 11/28/2011]
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| Waves 3 & 4 Infinity Edition Outer Space Men |
 The Four Horsemen have shared more images of their upcoming Infinity Edition Outer Space Men action figures.
[Updated 11/28/2011]
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| Toy2R USA Sale Continues - 25% Off |
 Toy2R is having a sale in their online store, but it ends on December 1st, so head over there soon.
[Updated 11/28/2011]
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| CustomCon 30: Enter by November 30th |
CustomCon 30 has been announced for December 2011.
[Updated 11/28/2011]
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| "Deck The PEEPS" Holiday Art Contest |
 Are you crafty? Do you like PEEPS? Do you like to win things? This might be the contest for you!
[Updated 11/28/2011]
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| Four Horsemen: 3-Hour Cyber Monday Sale |
The Four Horsemen are having a three-hour sale in their Store Horsemen on November 28, 2011.
[Updated 11/28/2011]
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| Hot Toys, Black Friday, Bowen, Doctor Who at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a new batch of preorders available, including two Hot Toys Predator figures, a Silver Centurion Iron Man from Bowen Designs, and more.
[Updated 11/25/2011]
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| Toy2R's "Protesting Black Friday" Sale |
 Toy2R is having a sale in their online store, but it ends on December 1st, so head over there soon.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| Toy2R presents The Qeesmas Contest |
 Toy2R is having a photo contest - enter by December 10 to win oodles of toys.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| Dark Horse Digital Cyber Monday Deal |
Dark Horse Digital is having a Cyber Monday sale for the first 500 people to redeem the coupon code on November 28th.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| Nov 26: Mezco & Small Business Saturday $25 Credit |
Mezco is teaming with American Express to get you a $25 credit if you shop with them on November 26, 2011.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| Doctor Who Matt Smith, Torchwood Captain Jack, Hot Toys Superman, DCUC 20 at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Hot Toys Superman figure, Doctor Who Matt Smith bust, Torchwood Captain Jack bust, DC Universe Classics series 20 set, Angry Birds puzzles, and more.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| November 2011 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to a few questions about their GI Joe product lines.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| Bandai: ThunderCats Roleplay Toys (10 images) |
 Bandai America is adding two new ThunderCats roleplay toys to their Spring 2012 lineup. (There are 10 images in the news item.)
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| Bandai: ThunderCats Tiger Flyer with Tygus Figure (7 images) |
 Bandai America is adding a new ThunderCats vehicle in their Spring 2012 lineup of ThunderCats toys. (There are 7 images in the news item.)
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| Black Friday Sale at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Hot Toys Bespin Luke, a Battle Tanker Add-On Kit from Maketoys, a Snow White and Evil Queen Living Dead Dolls set, Marvel Select Avengers movie figures, a Revoltech Iron Man Mark II figure, Star Trek HeroClix, and more.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| LEGO Star Wars Santa Yoda Site |
LEGO has launched a mini-site for the holidays - you can send egreetings and win prizes.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| 2012 Toy of the Year Awards Finalists |
The Toy Industry Association has named the finalists for their annual Toy of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced in February 2012.
[Updated 11/24/2011]
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| MakeToys Japan - Battle Tanker Add-On Parts at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the new MakeToys Japan - Battle Tanker Add-On Parts kit available for pre-order, these are accessories for a G2 Optimus Prime.
[Updated 11/23/2011]
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| 2011 PIRG Trouble in Toyland Report |
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group has released its 26th annual Trouble in Toyland report.
[Updated 11/23/2011]
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| FANtastic Exclusive Raavia Thanksgiving Sale |
From now until the end of November, our red tiger action figure, the FANtastic Exclusive Raavia, is on sale!
[Updated 11/21/2011]
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| Predators Gort, Gears of War, Doctor Who, Gentle Giant Busts at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new nusts from Gentle Giant (Harry Potter and Star Wars), NECA's 1:4 scale Gort figure from Predators, a plush toy from Doctor Who, and more.
[Updated 11/18/2011]
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| Bandai: ThunderCats 4-inch Deluxe Action Figures (7 images) |
 Bandai America is adding two new deluxe characters to the 4-inch action figures in their Spring 2012 lineup of ThunderCats toys. (There are 7 images in the news item.)
[Updated 11/18/2011]
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| Bandai: ThunderCats 4-inch Basic Action Figures (9 images) |
 Bandai America is adding four new characters to the 4-inch action figures in their Spring 2012 lineup of ThunderCats toys. (There are 9 images in the news item.)
[Updated 11/18/2011]
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| Bowen Marvel, Koto, Sideshow, Marvel Select at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a new batch of preorders available, including Marvel Select Avengers movie figures, 12-inch Star Wars from Sideshow, Marvel Bowen statues, and more.
[Updated 11/18/2011]
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| Bandai: ThunderCats Stylized Figure 6-Pack (6 images) |
 Bandai America is adding a 6-pack of stylized figures to their Spring 2012 lineup of ThunderCats toys. (There are 6 images in the news item.)
[Updated 11/18/2011]
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| WATCH Announces Top 10 Worst Toys List |
An annual list of toys which have the World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) concerned.
[Updated 11/18/2011]
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| Hot Toys Bespin Luke Skywalker DX at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a new Luke Skywalker figure available for pre-order, a fancy new DX version from Hot Toys.
[Updated 11/17/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Nov 14 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 11/17/2011]
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| DCU All Stars, Mezco Mumm-Ra, Scarface, UFC, Cybermat at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DC Universe All Stars action figures, a 14-inch Thundercats Mumm-Ra figure from Mezco, a 1:6 Scarface figure from Enterbay, UFC Ultimate Collector series 09, the Doctor Who Bump-N-Go Cybermat, and more.
[Updated 11/16/2011]
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| Bandai: ThunderCats Mumm-Ra's Storm Charger (8 images) |
 Bandai America is adding Mumm-Ra's Storm Charger with a 4-inch Mumm-Ra action figure to their Spring 2012 lineup of ThunderCats toys. (There are 8 images in the news item.)
[Updated 11/16/2011]
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| Bandai: 12-inch ThunderCats Armor of Omens Figure (10 images) |
 Bandai America is adding a 12-inch ThunderCats Armor of Omens action figure to their Spring 2012 lineup. (There are 10 images in the news item.)
[Updated 11/16/2011]
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| Bandai: 6-inch ThunderCats Figures (13 images) |
 Bandai America is adding 6-inch action figures to their ThunderCats product lines - both the classic cartoon series and the modern cartoon series will be represented in this size. (There are 13 images featuring 4 action figures in the news item.)
[Updated 11/16/2011]
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| On Sale November 16 from DST: Marvel Neon, Real Ghostbusters and the Punisher |
 Diamond Select has three new items shipping to comic book stores on November 16th - a Punisher action figure, a Marvel Comics neon sign, and a set of Real Ghostbusters Minimates.
[Updated 11/15/2011]
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| Marvel Minimates Series 42 and TRU Series 12 |
 Two new batches of Marvel Minimates are on their way into stores now: Wave 42 (to comic shops and specialty stores) and Toys'R'Us Wave 12. Lots of Thor and Captain America.
[Updated 11/15/2011]
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| Marvel Minimates Heralds of Galactus Box Set |
 The Marvel Minimates Heralds of Galactus Box Set is exclusive to Toys'R'Us stores.
[Updated 11/15/2011]
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| LEGO: Design byME to Close in January |
The LEGO Group will be closing part of their Design byMe customization service in January 2012.
[Updated 11/12/2011]
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| LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 |
TT Games has released a new LEGO Harry Potter game, covering the events of the last three books and films.
[Updated 11/11/2011]
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| November 2011 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to two questions about their Star Wars product lines.
[Updated 11/11/2011]
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| Dark Horse: Game of Thrones |
 Dark Horse Deluxe has signed a license to create items based on HBO's Game of Thrones. If you can think of it, they are making it - magnets, busts, statues, action figures, coasters, and more.
[Updated 11/11/2011]
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| Homer & Bart Simpson 10" Qee Customs |
 Toy2R has shared three new customized 10-inch Qee figures - one with a Bart Simpson base and two with a Homer Simpson base.
[Updated 11/11/2011]
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| Even More Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates |
 Diamond Select is releasing Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates at Toys'R'Us, but there will be two exclusive 2-packs available at specialty stores and comic shops.
[Updated 11/11/2011]
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| Hot Wheels, Dollhouse, and Blanket Inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame |
The 2011 inductees to the National Toy Hall of Fame are Hot Wheels, the dollhouse, and the blanket.
[Updated 11/10/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Nov 7 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 11/10/2011]
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| NYCC Minimates, 1/4 Gort Predator, Transformers Prime, Batman Mez-Itz, Hot Wheels Cult Classics at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new Transformers Prime sets, two Minimates sets from the 2011 New York Comic Con, a 1:4 scale Gort Predator with Mask from NECA, Batman Mez-Itz from Mezco, Hot Wheels Cult Classics, and more.
[Updated 11/09/2011]
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| On Sale November 9 from DST: Ghostbusters, Lady Death and Star Wars |
 Diamond Select has three new items shipping to comic book stores on November 9th - a Lady Death PVC statue, an R2-D2 vinyl bank, and a set of Real Ghostbusters Minimates.
[Updated 11/09/2011]
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| Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates |
 Diamond Select is releasing Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates at Toys'R'Us.
[Updated 11/09/2011]
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| Transformers Prime at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new Transformers Prime toys available for pre-order, including two deluxe waves, an entertainment pack, and more.
[Updated 11/09/2011]
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| Anti-Venom Returns to Marvel Select |
 Diamond Select is re-releasing the Marvel Select Anti-Venom action figure in 2012.
[Updated 11/09/2011]
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| LEGO Universe Online Game Closing in 2012 |
The LEGO Universe game will close at the end of January 2012.
[Updated 11/05/2011]
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| Gambit Fine Art Statue, Mumm-Ra, Aprons, Ice Cube Trays, Bowen Marvel at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including superhero tshirts and aprons, ice cube trays, a Gambit Fine Art Statue, a Bruce Lee water bottle, Thundercats Mumm-Ra Staction Figure, Marvel statues from Bowen Designs, and more.
[Updated 11/04/2011]
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| Dynamic Forces: Mighty Thor/Fear Itself Comic Contest |
 Dynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is two comic books, each signed by writer Matt Fraction and each featuring a hand-drawn and inked Mjolnir by Ken Haeser.
[Updated 11/04/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Oct 31 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 11/04/2011]
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| Sale, Walking Dead, Batman Legacy, Predators, Doctor Who, Rocky at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Walking Dead (tv and comic) action figures, Batman Legacy figures, Predators action figures, Rocky 7-inch action figures, Doctor Who figures, and more.
[Updated 11/03/2011]
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| Casting Call: My Collection Obsession |
The tv show "My Collection Obsession" is looking for more collectors to feature on the show.
[Updated 11/03/2011]
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| Four New The Dark Night Mez-Itz Items |
 Mezco Toyz has announced four new batches of The Dark Knight Mez-Itz goodness.
[Updated 11/03/2011]
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| Win Toys For Helping Tots with Geeks for Tots |
Joes for Toys has been reborn as Geeks for Tots - donate toys or money to Toys for Tots and you could win a prize.
[Updated 11/03/2011]
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| Walking Dead, Halo at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys available for pre-order, including new Walking Dead action figures and Halo figures and playsets.
[Updated 11/03/2011]
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| IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign |
 IKEA has launched its annual Soft Toys for Education campaign, this time donating toys to Toys for Tots in addition to their traditional fund raising for UNICEF and Save the Children.
[Updated 11/02/2011]
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| Angry Birds Books Coming Soon |
 Diamond will be helping Rovio release books based on the Angry Birds games - look for the first three books in November, with more to follow in 2012.
[Updated 11/02/2011]
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| Knight Rider License Plate Replica |
 Diamond Select is releasing a replica license plate from Knight Rider. First up is KITT, with the possibility of KARR to follow.
[Updated 11/02/2011]
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| 2011 NYCC Exclusive Outer Space Men on Store Horsemen |
 The Four Horsemen's online store is now selling sets of Outer Space Men Beta Phase Waves 3 and 4, which were 2011 New York Comic Con exclusive action figures.
[Updated 11/02/2011]
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| DST: Peter David Talks about Toys and the Death of Jean DeWolff |
Diamond Select has posted an interview with comic writer Peter David about toys and the Spider-Man storyline, "The Death of Jean DeWolff."
[Updated 11/02/2011]
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| Hasbro Announces New Paper Sourcing Plan |
Hasbro has released an update on their paper sourcing policies - they are working on the environmental sustainability of their packaging and other papers used in their toys.
[Updated 11/02/2011]
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| Nov. 12: Neighborhood Toy Store Day |
November 12, 2011 is the second annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day - check your local independent toy retailer to see if they have any special events or promotions for that day.
[Updated 11/02/2011]
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| Warner Bros Extends Mattel's DC License |
 Warner Bros. and Mattel have extended their licensing agreement for Mattel to create toys based on DC Comics characters.
[Updated 11/02/2011]
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| Raven Hex Femme Fatales PVC Statue |
 Diamond Select is adding Raven Hex to their Femme Fatales PVC statue series.
[Updated 10/31/2011]
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| CustomCon 30: Enter by November 30th |
CustomCon 30 has been announced for December 2011.
[Updated 10/31/2011]
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| Jinx Added to GI Joe Figure Subs |
 The GI Joe Collectors Club has sent an update about their GI Joe action figure subscription service - Jinx has been announced as another of the figures in the subscription.
[Updated 10/31/2011]
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| Sucklord on Bravo's Work of Art |
Toy artist Sucklord is a contestant on the second season of Work of Art on Bravo.
[Updated 10/30/2011]
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| Cowboys and Aliens RAH, NMBC Sally, Orthanc, Gremlins, Hot Toys Indiana Jones at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Cowboys and Aliens Real Action Hero figures, a Nightmare Before Christmas Sally statue, WETA's Orthanc Black Tower of Isengard environment, Gremlins action figures, the Hot Toys Indiana Jones figure, and more.
[Updated 10/28/2011]
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| 2011 Hess Toy Truck Launches November 11 |
The Hess Corporation has announced their annual toy truck, and for 2011, it is a race car with a toy truck to "haul" it.
[Updated 10/28/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Oct 24 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 10/28/2011]
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| Pixar Revoltech, Predators, Dark of the Moon, Power Ranger Samurai, Rocky at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Power Ranger Samurai action figures, Predators action figures, a box set from Dark of the Moon, Pixar Revoltech figures, 7-inch Rocky action figures, Bandai exclusives from Japan, and more.
[Updated 10/28/2011]
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| DST Announces New Universal Monsters Box Set |
 Diamond Select has announced a new box set of their Universal Monsters action figures.
[Updated 10/26/2011]
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| Munsters Select Series 1 Action Figures |
 Diamond Select has released a photo shoot of their first three Munsters Select action figures.
[Updated 10/26/2011]
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| GI Joe Subscription Packaging |
 The GI Joe Collectors Club has sent an update about the packaging for their GI Joe action figure subscription service.
[Updated 10/26/2011]
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| Marvel Minimates Series 43: The Jean DeWolff Saga |
 Marvel Minimates are now up to series 43, with a theme based on Peter David's The Jean DeWolff Saga. (Aunt May!!)
[Updated 10/25/2011]
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| Living Dead Dolls Holiday Cards |
 Mezco is releasing holiday cards featuring their Living Dead Dolls.
[Updated 10/25/2011]
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| Diamond Select Toys Signs Lenore |
 Diamond Select Toys has signed a license to create Lenore action figures, MiniMates, banks, ice cube trays, and more.
[Updated 10/24/2011]
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| GI Joe Action Figure Subscriptions |
 The GI Joe Collectors Club has sent an update about their GI Joe action figure subscription service.
[Updated 10/24/2011]
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| Mattel Acquires HIT Entertainment |
Mattel has acquired HIT Entertainment, the company which owns Thomas & Friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, and other popular preschool brands.
[Updated 10/24/2011]
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| October 2011 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to a few questions about their GI Joe product lines.
[Updated 10/24/2011]
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| Darth Maul ArtFX+, Doctor Who, Marvel Bowen, Munsters Select, Tonner at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Star Wars Darth Maul ArtFX+ statue, a Rogue statue from Bowen, Doctor Who action figures, Munsters Select action figures, several new Tonner dolls, costumes, and more.
[Updated 10/23/2011]
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| Star Wars Fans' Choice Poll Now Online |
It's time to go vote in the Star Wars Fans' Choice poll, to help decide on a new Star Wars action figure for 2013.
[Updated 10/23/2011]
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| Dollar General: 10% off $100+ Toy Purchases |
Dollar General would like you to know that they sell toys and that from now through December 24, 2011, they'll give you a ten percent discount if you spend $100 or more on toys.
[Updated 10/23/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Oct 17 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 10/23/2011]
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| MP-11 Coronation Starscream, Thundercats, Marvel Minimates 43, Marvel Select Amazing Spider-Man at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the MP-11 Coronation Starscream, two GI Joe seven-packs, new Thundercats, Marvel Minimates series 43, the Marvel Select action figure based on the upcoming Spider-Man film, and more.
[Updated 10/23/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 10/18/2011]
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| DC Direct: November 2011 Solicits |
DC Direct is resoliciting several pieces that we have previously seen, so be sure to check on your orders.
[Updated 10/18/2011]
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| Oct 19: Hasbro Marvel/Transformers NYCC Exclusives Available Online |
On Wednesday, October 19, Hasbro will be selling their 2011 New York Comic Con Transformers and Marvel exclusives at their HasbroToyShop.com site.
[Updated 10/18/2011]
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| Hasbro Reports Q3 2011 Results |
Hasbro has reported their Third Quarter 2011 financial results, with net revenues up over the same period in 2010.
[Updated 10/18/2011]
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| GI Joe Dreadnoks & Marauders, Renegades at Big Bad Toy Store |
 Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys available for pre-order, including two exclusive GI Joe 7-packs.
[Updated 10/17/2011]
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| Hasbro Working on Being Less Gassy |
Hasbro says that it is on track with its plans to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions.
[Updated 10/17/2011]
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| Littlest Pet Shop Pet Vacations Collection |
The Littlest Pet Shop Pet Vacations collection will be exclusive to Toys'R'Us through the end of 2011. So if you are a Blythe collector, you know where to find her.
[Updated 10/16/2011]
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| Tomy Signs Jim Henson's Pajanimals |
Tomy International has the US master toy license for Pajanimals.
[Updated 10/16/2011]
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| Doctor Who, Hansel & Gretel LDD, Batman Arkham City, Marvel Minimates at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Batman Arkham City action figures, the Hansel & Gretel Living Dead Dolls set, oodles of Doctor Who action figures, tshirts, Marvel Minimates, and more.
[Updated 10/15/2011]
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| Mattel Reports Q3 2011 Results |
Mattel has reported their Third Quarter 2011 financial results, with sales up over the same period in 2010.
[Updated 10/15/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Oct 10 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 10/14/2011]
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| GI Joe 7-packs, Doctor Who, Young Justice, DC HeroClix at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including their new (exclusive) GI Joe 7-packs, Young Justice action figures, DC HeroClix sets, Doctor Who action figures, Transformers United, and more.
[Updated 10/13/2011]
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| Hasbro at 2011 New York Comic Con |
Hasbro has released a summary of its booth and products for the 2011 New York Comic Con.
[Updated 10/12/2011]
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| Toy2R x Tenacious Toys Signing Schedule for NYCC |
 Toy2R has announced their signing schedule for the 2011 New York Comic Con.
[Updated 10/12/2011]
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| Transformers United at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys available for pre-order, including new Transformers United pieces.
[Updated 10/11/2011]
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| Family Guy Playset $5 Off Coupon |
 Playmates Toys has posted a $5 coupon on their Facebook page, good on their Family Guy Living Room playset at Toys'R'Us.
[Updated 10/10/2011]
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| Dark Horse: Green Screen NYCC Schedule |
 Dark Horse will be hosting a green-screen photo booth at the 2011 New York Comic Con - this is their schedule of which comic book covers will be available as the background during the show.
[Updated 10/10/2011]
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| NYCC Exclusive Marvel Spider-Man Syroco |
 Dark Horse is releasing an exclusive version of their Spider-Man Syroco statue for the 2011 New York Comic Con.
[Updated 10/10/2011]
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| Think Geek Exclusive Zombie Monkey Plush Toy |
 Mezco has created an exclusive plush toy for Think Geek - a zombie monkey.
[Updated 10/10/2011]
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| 5 Inch Mini Qees – Spiked Edition |
 Toy2R is releasing do-it-yourself versions of their new spiked 5-inch Qee figures.
[Updated 10/10/2011]
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| NYCC Exclusive Captain Sturnbrau |
 Toy2R is releasing special edition of Jon-Paul Kaiser's Captain Sturnbrau 5" Figure, only available at the 2011 New York Comic Con.
[Updated 10/09/2011]
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| Toy2R Launches 5-inch Bissy Bear |
 Toy2R is releasing a Bissy Bear as a partner to Bossy Bear.
[Updated 10/09/2011]
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| Bruce Lee as Kato, BSG Viper Pilot Helmet, Headless Horseman Statue at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including a Bruce Lee as Kato statue, Bruce Lee mugs and cups, a statue of the Headless Horseman, the Battlestar Galactica Viper Pilot Helmet replica Dual Signature Edition, the Darth Vader Final Battle ArtFX statue, and more.
[Updated 10/08/2011]
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| Bif Bang Pow! Six Million Dollar Man |
Bif Bang Pow! has signed on to create Six Million Dollar Man action figures and bobble heads, as well as other goodies like snow globes and license plate frames.
[Updated 10/08/2011]
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| Bif Bang Pow! Classic Battlestar Galactica |
Bif Bang Pow! has signed on to create classic Battlestar Galactica action figures and bobble heads, as well as other goodies like snow globes and license plate frames.
[Updated 10/07/2011]
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| The Sun Offers Free LEGO Sets in the UK |
A newspaper in the UK is running a LEGO promotion - each day's paper will include a coupon you can redeem for a specific free set at a toy store.
[Updated 10/07/2011]
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| Clearance Sale, Funko Blox, Doctor Who Building Sets, Walking Dead at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Doctor Who Building sets, the new Funko Blox figures, Walking Dead action figures, and more.
[Updated 10/06/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Adds Layaway for 2011 Holidays |
Toys'R'Us has added a layaway option to help you decided to spend your 2011 holiday dollars with them.
[Updated 10/06/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Oct 3 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 10/06/2011]
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| Transformers Chronicle EZ, Soundblaster, Twincast at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys available for pre-order, including the Encore Soundblaster and Twincast, as well as the Transformers Chronicle EZ collection.
[Updated 10/05/2011]
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| Dark Horse NYCC Signing/Swag Schedule |
Dark Horse has announced their signing schedule for the 2011 New York Comic Con, along with when you can swing by their booth to pick up free swag!
[Updated 10/05/2011]
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| Marvel Brings Avengers Film to NYCC |
Marvel Studios will be making its first appearance at New York Comic Con, when they bring footage and panelists for the Avengers film.
[Updated 10/05/2011]
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| DBZ, Tonner & Bowen Marvel, Mr Spock, Mugs, Costumes at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including two Dragon Ball Z SH Figuarts action figures, Tonner dolls of Marvel characters, new Marvel statues from Bowen designs, costumes based on super heroes, coffee mugs based on superheroes, a 1:6 scale statue of Spock from Star Trek, and more.
[Updated 10/01/2011]
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| Magnet Toy Class Action Settlement |
 MEGA Brands has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over their magnet toys, including the Magnetix product line.
[Updated 10/01/2011]
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| CustomCon 30: Enter by November 30th |
CustomCon 30 has been announced for December 2011.
[Updated 9/30/2011]
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| LEGO Life of George: Digital-to-Physical |
LEGO is releasing a special construction set that combines with an Apple iOS game/app. The app will tell you what to build and score you on it.
[Updated 9/30/2011]
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| October 1-2: Alternative Press Expo |
The Alternative Press Expo (APE) will be held in San Francisco on October 1-2, 2011.
[Updated 9/30/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Sept 26 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 9/30/2011]
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| Marvel Universe, JLU, MP-10, MP-09, GI Joe at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including GI Joe action figures and vehicles, Marvel Universe action figures, JLU three-packs, the MP-10 Optimus Prime 2.0, a second run on the MP-09 Rodimus, and more.
[Updated 9/29/2011]
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| Dark Horse: Programming for New York Comic Con |
Dark Horse has announced their schedule for the 2011 New York Comic Con.
[Updated 9/29/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Relaunches Imaginarium |
Toys'R'Us has redesigned their Imaginarium logo to remind you that these items are exclusive to Toys'R'Us.
[Updated 9/29/2011]
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| Marvel Bowen, DC Direct, Mr Potato Head KISS, Costumes, Aprons at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Mr Potato Head KISS for 2011, several new DC Direct action figures and statues, a few new Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, Halloween costumes, aprons (Superman, the Hangover), and more.
[Updated 9/26/2011]
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| October 30: Canadian Action Figure Expo |
 The 8th annual Canadian Action Figure Expo will be held in Toronto on October 30th.
[Updated 9/26/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Plans to Hire 40,000 for the Holidays |
Many of the new (but seasonal) jobs will be in their ten distribution centers.
[Updated 9/23/2011]
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| Hot Toys Iron Monger at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a new Hot Toys piece available for pre-order, the Iron Monger from the first Iron Man movie.
[Updated 9/23/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Sept 19 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 9/23/2011]
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| Skelanimals DC Heroes, Halo, Enterbay T-800, Lord of the Rings Heroclix, MLB Playmakers at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including MLB Playmakers figures, the 1/4 scale Terminator T-800 figure, Lord of the Rings Heroclix, Skelanimals DC Heroes plush toys, DC Direct, Halo action figures, and more.
[Updated 9/21/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Announces 2011 Holiday Hot Toy List |
Toys'R'Us has also announced their hot toy list for the 2011 holiday shopping season.
[Updated 9/21/2011]
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| Kmart's Fab 15 Hot Toys for the Holidays |
Congratulations to Kmart, the winner of the annual race to see which retailer could be first to release their hot holiday toy list.
[Updated 9/21/2011]
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| Avatar Lands Coming to Disney Parks |
 Disney Parks (starting with Walt Disney World in Orlando) will be adding theme lands based on James Cameron's Avatar movie franchise.
[Updated 9/21/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Has Big Plans for the Holidays |
Toys'R'Us has outlined its plans for the 2011 holiday season - exclusive toys, lots of marketing, better distribution, and paying attention to mobile phone users.
[Updated 9/21/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 9/20/2011]
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| Enterbay T2 T-800, Koto Thor Statue, MMA, Arkham City at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new toys available for pre-order, including an Enterbay Arnold (T-800) figure from Terminator 2, the Koto Thor Classic Avengers fine art statue, tons of new DC Direct, and MMA Versus series 2.
[Updated 9/20/2011]
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| Sept 24: Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play |
 Nickelodeon is celebrating its 8th annual Worldwide Day of Play on September 24th - so turn off your tv and go outside and play!
[Updated 9/19/2011]
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| DC Universe Online: Free-to-Play Coming in October |
The DC Universe Online game is adding free-to-play options in late October - there will now be three levels/tiers of access to the game.
[Updated 9/19/2011]
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| Be a Zombie in Resident Evil 5 |
Sony is holding an online casting call for zombies for the fifth Resident Evil movie.
[Updated 9/19/2011]
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| Batman: Arkham City: Series 1 Action Figures |
 DC Direct is launching a new series of Batman action figures, starting with Batman, Robin, and Harley Quinn.
[Updated 9/19/2011]
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| Just-Us-League of Stupid Heroes: Series 1 Action Figures |
 DC Direct is releasing three action figures of Alfred E. Neuman - as Superman, as Green Arrow, and as Aquaman.
[Updated 9/19/2011]
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| Green Lantern: The Animated Series Atrocitus Maquette |
 DC Direct is releasing an animated series version of Atrocitus.
[Updated 9/19/2011]
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| Batman Black and White by Sam Kieth Statue |
 DC Direct is giving Sam Kieth's version of Batman his turn in the Batman Black and White statue series.
[Updated 9/19/2011]
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| Superman Patina Mini Statue |
 DC Direct is releasing a new color scheme for their iconic Superman mini statue.
[Updated 9/19/2011]
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| Living Dead Doll Exclusive Party Invite Celebrating Sin VIP Package |
 The Living Dead Doll Anniversary Party will be held in New York City during the 2011 New York Comic Con, and now you can buy your way in!
[Updated 9/18/2011]
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| Classic Marvel Characters #1: Spider-Man Syroco Figurine |
 Dark Horse Deluxe is launching a new batch of Syroco figurines with a classic version of Spider-Man.
[Updated 9/18/2011]
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| AM2 Announces 2012 Dates: June 15-17 |
AM2 has announced that the 2012 event will be held June 15 to 17 in Anaheim, California.
[Updated 9/18/2011]
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| Charity Auction at Power-Con/ThunderCon |
The Big Toy Auction is hosting a charity auction at the Power-Con/ThunderCon on September 24th.
[Updated 9/18/2011]
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| Koto Thor Statue, Commander Bly, LDD Rotten Sam/Sandy, Pop Heroes Shazam & Hawkman at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Sideshow's 12-inch Star Wars Commander Bly action figure, the Rotten Sam and Sandy Living Dead Dolls two-pack, the Thor Classic Avengers Fine Art Statue from Kotobukiya, the Pop Heroes Shazam and Hawkman vinyl figures, and more.
[Updated 9/16/2011]
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| Hostess/Transformers Instant Win Game |
Hostess is hosting (ha, see what we did there?) an online instant win game, and has also released limited edition Transformers-themed snack cakes.
[Updated 9/16/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Sept 12 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 9/16/2011]
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| Marvel Universe Team Packs, GI Joe Exclusives, Predators Noland, Star Wars at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of Star Wars items, the Hot Toys Noland (Laurence Fishburne) from Predators, 2012 GI Joe action figures, GI Joe exclusives from previous years, several new Marvel Universe super hero team packs, Marvel Universe Secret Wars packs, and more.
[Updated 9/15/2011]
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| Jon-Paul Kaiser's 36" Artist Qee - The Maori Warrior |
 Toy2R is releasing a giant 36-inch version of a Qee design by Jon-Paul Kaiser.
[Updated 9/14/2011]
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| 5" Vintage Hong Kong Edition - Jumping Brain Figure |
 Toy2R is releasing a coal-looking version of their 5-inch Jumping Brain figure.
[Updated 9/14/2011]
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| 36" Zombie Pirate Qee, Olaf the Mute by Jon-Paul Kaiser |
 Toy2R is releasing a giant 36-inch version of a Qee design by Jon-Paul Kaiser.
[Updated 9/14/2011]
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| America at Play: I Love This Toy Contest |
The National Toy Hall of Fame is holding a contest based on the toys nominated to enter the Toy Hall of Fame - enter by October 14, 2011.
[Updated 9/14/2011]
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| Henry Winkler to Attend the Steel City Con |
The Steel City Con will be held in Pittsburgh on December 2-4, 2011, and will feature Henry Winkler as a special guest.
[Updated 9/14/2011]
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| National Toy Hall of Fame 12 Toy Finalists Announced |
The list of inductees for the National Toy Hall of Fame has been announced, with the actual inductees to be announced in November. Transformers and Star Wars action figures are on the list for 2011.
[Updated 9/14/2011]
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| LEGO Universe Celebrates First Anniversary |
The LEGO Universe online game is celebrating its first anniversary in October, and would like to remind you of the Free to Play option.
[Updated 9/12/2011]
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| SW Plush, Tintin, Princess Bride Statues, LDD 22, Batman & Superman Ice Cube Trays at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including ice cube trays featuring Batman and Superman, Living Dead Dolls series 22, talking Star Wars plush of a Jawa and Boba Fett, two statues from the Princess Bride, a statue from The Adventures of Tintin, and more.
[Updated 9/12/2011]
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| Hasbro's 2010 Corporate Philanthropy Report |
Hasbro has released its 2010 Corporate Philanthropy Report. Nearly $24 million (fund and toys) was given to help childen in need.
[Updated 9/09/2011]
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| Hasbro at 2011 New York Comic Con |
Hasbro is heading to the New York Comic Con for the first time in 2011 - including several exclusive NYCC toys.
[Updated 9/09/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Reports 2nd Quarter 2011 Results |
Toys'R'Us has reported their second quarter 2011 financial results.
[Updated 9/08/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Sept 5 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 9/08/2011]
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| 2012 GI Joe, Marvel Minimates 41, LEGO, GX-60 Space Emperor God Sigma, Sentinel at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Marvel Universe (repainted) Sentinel 16-inch figure, oodles of LEGO sets, series 41 Marvel Minimates, GI Joe action figures for 2012, the GX-60 Space Emperor God Sigma figure, and more.
[Updated 9/08/2011]
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| C2E2 Announces 2012 Dates |
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo has announced the dates of the 2012 show - April 13 to 15.
[Updated 9/06/2011]
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| K'NEX Needs Events Presenters |
Do you have some free time and love K'NEX? They are searching for freelancers to help with K'NEX and KID K'NEX building programs.
[Updated 9/06/2011]
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| Marvel 16" Sentinel Repaint Version at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a version of the Marvel Universe Sentinel available for pre-order.
[Updated 9/06/2011]
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| Mezco $5 and $20 Mystery Boxes |
Mezco is selling Mystery Boxes at two different price points - pay $5 and get at least $20 worth of Mezco goodies, or pay $20 and get at least $60 worth of Mezco goodies.
[Updated 9/04/2011]
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| September 2011 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to a few questions about their GI Joe product lines.
[Updated 9/04/2011]
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| Knight Rider & BTTF Minimates, Gears of War, Iron Maiden, Star Wars, South Park at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including gears of War novelty items, Star Wars commemorative action figures, an Iron Maiden action figure, Knight Rider Minimates, Back to the Future Minimates, and more.
[Updated 9/04/2011]
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| Heroes Give Hope Charity Auction Results |
The Heroes Give Hope charity auction raised $1000 for disaster relief.
[Updated 9/03/2011]
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| Sept 7: SDCC Marvel Mighty Muggs Spider-Man |
On September 7th, the Marvel Mighty Muggs Spider-Man (one of the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive items) will be available again on the Hasbro Toy Shop web store.
[Updated 9/03/2011]
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| Hasbro Marvel & Transformers at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of new Marvel and Transformers items from Hasbro, and more.
[Updated 9/03/2011]
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| Sept 28: Family Game Night |
Hasbro is hosting a "great games trade-in" event, offering discounts on new games when you recycle your old games. Family Game Night is September 28th.
[Updated 9/03/2011]
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| DC's New 52 Release Schedule |
DC Comics is releasing several new #1 issues each week as it relaunches 52 titles.
[Updated 9/03/2011]
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| Bandai Japan, Hot Toys 1989 Joker & Batman, Marvel Select Red Skull, DCUC 15 at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Japanese Bandai exclusives, the Marvel Select Red Skull from the Captain America movie, a restock of the DC Universe Classics series 15 set, the Hot Toys Joker and Batman from the 1989 movie, and more.
[Updated 9/03/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of August 29 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 9/03/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us: Great Trade-In Event |
Toys'R'Us has launched its fifth annual Great Trade-In Event, to help get unsafe/recalled items out of circulation.
[Updated 9/03/2011]
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| Marvel Bowen, Halo Minimates, Hot Toys 1989 Joker & Batman, Ms Marvel Tonner Doll at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Ms Marvel Tonner Doll, several Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, the 1989 Movie Batman and Joker from Hot Toys, Halo Minimates, and more.
[Updated 8/26/2011]
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| GI Joe & Transformers Club Sales |
 We've received word from the GI Joe Collectors Club and the Transformers Collectors Club about their upcoming membership drives and sales.
[Updated 8/26/2011]
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| Disney's "My Princess Moment" Video Contest |
Young Disney fans can upload a video to enter to win a trip to London for Rapunzel's Royal Celebration at Kensington Palace.
[Updated 8/26/2011]
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| Mega Bloks Halo Toymation Contest |
Mega Bloks is holding a contest - to enter, you'll need to submit your own stop-motion video featuring Halo Mega Bloks.
[Updated 8/26/2011]
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| Hot Toys 1989 Movie Joker & Batman at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has listed pre-orders for the new Joker and Batman DX figures from Hot Toys.
[Updated 8/26/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of August 22 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 8/26/2011]
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| "Win a Ride to School with the AUTOBOTS" Sweepstakes |
Hasbro is holding a nifty sweepstakes for school-age Transformers fans: the "Win a Ride to School with the AUTOBOTS" Sweepstakes.
[Updated 8/25/2011]
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| DC vs MOTU, Green Goblin, Vampirella, DCUC 20, Venture Brothers at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Venture Brothers action figures, the Marvel Select Green Goblin figure, DC Universe vs Masters of the Universe 2-packs, a Vampirella statue, DCUC series 20 action figures, a Marvel Bishoujo of X-23, and more.
[Updated 8/24/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Opening 21 New Stores in 2011 |
Toys'R'Us is opening 21 new locations (Toys'R'Us and Babies'R'Us joint stores) in 2011, and is renovating another 23 existing stores.
[Updated 8/24/2011]
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| June 2011 (delayed) Hasbro Star Wars Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to two questions about their Star Wars product lines.
[Updated 8/19/2011]
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| Big Bang Theory Soft Kitty, X-23 Bishoujo, Robocop, Sweeney Todd at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Big Bang Theory Soft Kitty singing plush toy, an X-23 Bishoujo statue, the Hot Toys Sweeney Todd figure, Robocop figures, and more.
[Updated 8/19/2011]
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| DC Announces Lineup for New York Comic Con |
DC has announced more of their talent that they are bringing to the 2011 New York Comic Con.
[Updated 8/18/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of August 15 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 8/18/2011]
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| Thundercats, Bruce Lee, Skywarp, Sweeney Todd, LEGO at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Bandai's Thundercats action figures and toys, a 1:6 scale Bruce Lee figure based on Game of Death, the DD-10 Skywarp from Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the Hot Toys Sweeney Todd figure, tons of LEGO sets, and more.
[Updated 8/17/2011]
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| Jason Freeny's 36-inch Tongue Tied Qee |
 Toy2R is releasing a giant 36-inch version of Jason Freeny's Tongue Tied Qee.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Justice League: Heroes & Foes Action Figures |
 DC Direct is launching a new series of action figures (Justice League: Heroes and Foes), with Batman, the Joker, the Flash, and Wonder Woman to get things started.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Ame-Comi Heroine Series: Raven (Demon Daughter Variant) PVC Figure |
 DC Direct is releasing variant of the Raven figure from their Ame-Comi Heroine series.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Ame-Comi Heroine Series: Raven (Angel of Azarath Variant) PVC Figure |
 DC Direct is releasing variant of the Raven figure from their Ame-Comi Heroine series.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Heroes of the DC Universe Series 2: Batman Bust |
 DC Direct is releasing a bust of Batman (with bats!) in their second series of Heroes of the DC Universe busts.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Emilio Garcia's 36-inch Brain Pattern Qee |
 Toy2R is releasing a giant 36-inch version of Emilio Garcia's Brain Pattern Qee.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Twilight Tonner, Gentle Giant SDCC 2011, Super Hero Aprons, Walking Dead Mugs at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Batman and Superman aprons, a Tonner doll of Jane from Twilight, several SDCC 2011 exclusive busts from Gentle Giant, the Hawkgirl Cover Girls statue, mugs based on The Walking Dead, and more.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Jason Freeny's 7-Inch Visible Qee |
 Toy2R is releasing two versions of Jason Freeny's 7-Inch Visible Qee figure.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Aug 20: Live Auction for Disaster Relief Effort |
On August 20th, TheBigToyAuction.com will host the "Heroes Give Hope" live auction for charity relief.
[Updated 8/15/2011]
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| Clearance Sale, Thundershred, Gears of War, Street Fighter Heroclix at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Street Fighter Heroclix, Gears of War action figures, the Fansproject CA-03 Thundershred, several SDCC 2011 exclusive items, and more.
[Updated 8/12/2011]
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| K'NEX: Top Gear Building Sets |
K'NEX is releasing building sets based on Top Gear, in the United Kingdom and in the United States.
[Updated 8/12/2011]
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| Sunny in Philadelphia, McQuarrie Snowtrooper, DCUC 19 at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the SDCC 2011 McQuarrie Snowtrooper mini bust, the SDCC 2011 Captain America mini bust, the Hot Toys The Friend figure, Sunny in Philadelphia bobbleheads, series 19 DC Universe Classics action figures, and more.
[Updated 8/09/2011]
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| UNO Tournament on Facebook |
Mattel is holding an UNO Tournament on Facebook, starting August 15th. Prizes include a cruise and iPads.
[Updated 8/09/2011]
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| Geoff Johns & Jim Lee at New York Comic Con |
The 2011 New York Comic Con has added Geoff Johns and Jim Lee as Guests of Honor.
[Updated 8/09/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of August 1 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 8/09/2011]
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| Hot Toys Tracker Predator, Skystriker, Captain America, Marvel Universe at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Captain America action figures, Marvel Universe action figures, the Tracker Predator from Hot Toys, a GI Joe Skystriker with Ace (the pilot), a Sarksiders statue, and more.
[Updated 8/03/2011]
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| Target's Exclusive Canterlot My Little Pony Section |
Target stores are featuring "out-of-aisle premium space in the toy department" with oodles of My Little Pony items - a mini-boutique in the toy section.
[Updated 8/03/2011]
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 The first day of CustomCon 29 is now online.
[Updated 8/03/2011]
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| Hot Toys Predator Tracker, Robocop, Minimates, Ame-Comi Batgirl at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Ame-Comi Batgirl variant, the Hot Toys Predator Tracker 1/6 scale figure, Predator series 3 action figures, several flavors of Minimates, a Robocop action figure, and more.
[Updated 7/30/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of July 25 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 7/30/2011]
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| July 31: 2011 Canadian 80s Toy Expo |
The 2011 Canadian 80s Toy Expo will be held on July 31st in Mississauga, Ontario.
[Updated 7/30/2011]
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| Kre-O, Sentinel, Sci-Fi Revoltech Iron Man, Hot Toys Odin at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several 2011 San Diego Comic-Con exclusives, a Hot Toys Odin figure, new Iron Man and War Machine figures from the Sci-Fi Revoltech series, Transformers Kre-O sets, and more.
[Updated 7/27/2011]
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| Artoyz Exclusive 7-Inch Visible Qee by Toy2R |
 Toy2R has announced an exclusive glow-in-the-dark version of their Visible Qee, sold through Artoyz in Europe (and online).
[Updated 7/27/2011]
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| Emilio Garcia's Brain Pattern Qees |
 Toy2R is releasing variants of the Brain Pattern Qee figure by Emilio Garcia.
[Updated 7/27/2011]
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| Clearance Sale at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DC Universe Classics action figures series 20, Hasbro SDCC exclusives, Marvel Minimates wave 42, Gentle Giant SDCC exclusives, and more.
[Updated 7/25/2011]
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| July 2011 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to two questions about their Star Wars product lines.
[Updated 7/25/2011]
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| LEGO: SW: Padawan Menace on DVD & Blu-Ray |
The LEGO: Star Wars: The Padawan Menace animated special is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on September 16, 2011.
[Updated 7/24/2011]
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| Sideshow Star Wars, Bowen Marvel, Princess Bride Sword Replicas at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including sword replicas from Princess Bride, several new 12-inch Star Wars action figures from Sideshow, new Marvel statues from Bowen Designs, figures from Sucker Punch, and more.
[Updated 7/22/2011]
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| Jazwares: Fanboy and Chum Chum |
Jazwares is releasing action figures and other toys based on Fanboy and Chum Chum. The items will be available exclusively at Toys'R'Us.
[Updated 7/22/2011]
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| SpongeBob SquarePants Art Toy Vinyl Figures |
Nickelodeon and Toynami are teaming with UNKL to create SpongeBob SquarePants art toy vinyl figures.
[Updated 7/22/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of July 18 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 7/22/2011]
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| Hot Toys Jake Sully, 12-inch IG-88, DC Universe Online Figures at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the DC Universe Online action figures, a Hot Toys Jake Sully from Avatar, Sideshow's 12-inch IG-88 figure, Mystique and Poison Ivy Bishoujo statues, a life-size Bruce Lee bust, and more.
[Updated 7/21/2011]
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| LEGO Marvel Sets Coming in 2012 |
LEGO will be releasing construction toy sets based on the Marvel Comics characters in 2012.
[Updated 7/20/2011]
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| LEGO DC Sets Coming in 2012 |
LEGO will be releasing construction toy sets based on the DC characters in 2012.
[Updated 7/20/2011]
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The Family Guy Online game launches later in 2011, but starting July 20th, you can create your own character on their web site.
[Updated 7/20/2011]
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| Sept. 24-25: Power-Con/Thundercon Convention |
 On September 24 to 25, 2011, the first-ever convention for Masters of the Universe, Princess of Power, and ThunderCats will be held in Los Angeles, California.
[Updated 7/19/2011]
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| Sideshow Collectibles Signs DC License |
 Sideshow Collectibles has signed with DC and will now be creating oodles of items based on DC Comics characters: busts, premium statues, art prints, 1/6 scale action figures, and more.
[Updated 7/19/2011]
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| Skelanimal Qees Series 2 Debut and Signing at SDCC |
 Toy2R is debuting the second series of Skelanimal Qee Artist Collection figures at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 7/19/2011]
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| SDCC 2011: Dark Horse Comics Swag |
 Dark Horse Comics has listed all of the goodies you can collect (for free!) at their booth at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 7/19/2011]
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| Toy2R Announces 2011 SDCC Plans |
 Toy2R has announced their plans for the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International, appearing at various booths around the show.
[Updated 7/19/2011]
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| Mezco Teams with MTV for Lion-O Giveaway |
Mezco and MTV are holding a pair of contests to win two pieces of ThunderCats action figure history.
[Updated 7/19/2011]
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| Hasbro Announces 2011 SDCC Plans |
Hasbro has summarized their booth activities and discussion panel schedule for the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| Fanboys vs. Zombies Comic |
 BOOM! Studios is launching Fanboys vs Zombies, and it sounds like they have plans to adapt it to tv or movies.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| Hasbro Reports Q2 2011 Results |
Hasbro has reported their Second Quarter 2011 financial results, with net earnings up over the same period in 2010. Transformers helped, and they expect Sesame Street to help quite a bit in the third quarter.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| DC Comics: The Number Ones Comic Cover Portfolio Set |
DC is releasing a set of 52 cover prints from the new #1 issues launching in September 2011.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| DC Universe Online Action Figures |
 DC Direct is releasing action figures based on the DC Universe Online game. Series One features Batman, Catwoman, Cyborg, and Wonder Woman.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| Green Lantern: The Animated Series Hal Jordan Maquette |
 DC Direct is releasing a maquette based on the upcoming Green Lantern animated series on the Cartoon Network.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| Women of the DC Universe Series 4: Arisia Bust |
 DC Direct is launching a fourth series of Women of the DC Universe busts, featuring Ryan Sook as the inspirational artist.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| Classic Confrontations: Green Lantern Hal Jordan vs. Parallax Statue |
 DC Direct is releasing a new statue of Hal Jordan facing off against Parallax.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| 12% Off Sale at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Hot Toys version of Amber and Baby Doll from Sucker Punch, a ThunderCats book, and more.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| DC at 2011 San Diego Comic-Con |
DC Entertainment has released a summary of their giveaways and exclusive items for the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| Mattel Reports Q2 2011 Results |
Mattel has reported their Second Quarter 2011 financial results, with Cars 2 helping sales.
[Updated 7/18/2011]
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| Kenner 12-inch SW, Pam Grier Statues, Bishoujo Poison Ivy & Mystique at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including statues of Pam Grier as Coffy and Foxy Brown, new 12-inch Kenner Star Wars action figures from Gentle Giant, Bishoujo statues of Poison Ivy, Mystique, & Supergirl, and more.
[Updated 7/15/2011]
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| Sirius XM: Comic-Con Radio |
Sirius XM Radio is launching a four-day channel featuring stuff from the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International. The channel will be available from the evening of July 21 to the wee hours of July 25.
[Updated 7/15/2011]
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| LEGO Clarifies Environmental Policies |
The LEGO Group has issued a few statements regarding their environmental policies and goals, including the use of reduced packaging and recycled materials.
[Updated 7/14/2011]
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| Bowen Iron Man, Gentle Giant, Tomica Transformers, Map Room at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Tomica Transformers cars, tons of new pieces from Bowen Designs (Iron Man!), oodles of new pieces from Gentle Giant, the Map Room from Indiana Jones, the DCUC 17 Black Lantern Hal Jordan action figure, and more.
[Updated 7/14/2011]
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| Mimoco's 2011 SDCC Exclusive Mimobot USB Drives |
 Mimoco has announced three exclusive Mimobot USB drives to be available at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International: Emily the Strange, Bossk, and Harley Quinn.
[Updated 7/14/2011]
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| Dark Horse Panel at SDCC 2011 |
 Dark Horse has announced their "Dark Horse Presents" panel, to be on July 22nd at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 7/14/2011]
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| Fandom Advisory Network At 2011 SDCC |
 The Fandom Advisory Network is hosting two signings at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International, and is also hosting a contest for you to win a trip to the 2011 New York Comic Con.
[Updated 7/14/2011]
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| Dynamic Forces: X-Men #7 Four-Pack Comic Contest |
Dynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a four-pack of X-Men #7 comic books, featuring covers with hand-drawn art by Ken Haeser.
[Updated 7/12/2011]
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| Mattel Announces 2011 SDCC Plans |
Mattel has summarized their booth activities and discussion panel schedule for the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
[Updated 7/12/2011]
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| SW Busts & Statues, Marvel Bowen, Marvel Select Colossus, Hot Toys Thor at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Hot Toys Thor action figure, the Marvel Select Colossus action figure, several Marvel Comics pieces from Bowen Designs, a slew of Star Wars busts & statues, and more.
[Updated 7/08/2011]
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| July 22: LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace |
 On July 22, 2011, the Cartoon Network will air an original animated LEGO Star Wars special.
[Updated 7/08/2011]
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| DeviantART Sponsors SDCC Artists' Alley |
The Artists' Alley section of the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International will be sponsored by DeviantART, the first such sponsorship for the convention.
[Updated 7/08/2011]
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| SOTA Toys: 2011 SDCC Exclusives |
SOTA Toys has announced their exclusive items for the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 7/08/2011]
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| July 9: Toy2R Mini Qee World Tour: Mexico |
 Toy2R is holding a custom Qee event in Mexico on July 9th.
[Updated 7/07/2011]
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| Mezco Reveals Edition Sizes For 2011 Summer Exclusives |
 Mezco Toyz has announced how many are being made of each of their 2011 "summer exclusive" action figures and collectibles.
[Updated 7/07/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of July 4 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 7/07/2011]
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| Star Trek, GI Joe, Marvel Universe, Captain America at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new Captain America pieces from Sideshow, Marvel Universe action figures, GI Joe figures and vehicles, tons of Transformers, Star Trek costume replicas, and more.
[Updated 7/07/2011]
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| Hasbro's 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives: Star Wars |
 Hasbro has released images of their exclusive toys available at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
[Updated 7/06/2011]
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| Hasbro's 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives: Transformers |
 Hasbro has released images of their exclusive toys available at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
[Updated 7/06/2011]
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| Hasbro's 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives: Marvel |
 Hasbro has released images of their exclusive toys available at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
[Updated 7/06/2011]
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| Hasbro's 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives: GI Joe |
 Hasbro has released images of their exclusive toys available at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
[Updated 7/06/2011]
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| Hasbro's 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives: My Little Pony |
 Hasbro has released images of their exclusive toys available at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
[Updated 7/06/2011]
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| Comic Book Store Exclusive T-shirts |
 Diamond Comics is launching a new line of t-shirts available exclusively in comic book stores. The first batch of shirts will feature Godzilla, Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Star Wars, and Kingdom Hearts.
[Updated 7/06/2011]
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| Living Dead Dolls 13th Anniversary Artwork |
 Mezco is relasing a limited edition art print for the 13th anniversary of the Living Dead Dolls.
[Updated 7/06/2011]
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| MP-09B Masterpiece Black Rodimus at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the preorders up for the new MP-09B Masterpiece Black Rodimus.
[Updated 7/05/2011]
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| Playmates Toys: Family Guy Action Figures (17 images) |
 Playmates Toys has released more details of their upcoming Family Guy action figures and toys. (There are 17 images in this news item.)
[Updated 7/05/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us: San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives |
 Toys'R'Us has announced a gaggle of exclusive toys for the San Diego Comic-Con International - you can buy them either online through Toys'R'Us or at the convention at the Entertainment Earth booth. (There are 17 images in this news item.)
[Updated 7/01/2011]
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| Lion-O Mega Scale Figure, Wonder Woman, Jessica Rabbit, Rambo IV at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Lion-O Mega Scale figure, a Wonder Woman statue, the Teeny Weeny Jessica Rabbit Maquette, a half-scale bust of Rambo from the fourth movie, and more.
[Updated 7/01/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of June 27 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 7/01/2011]
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| FLASHPOINT: Zoom Action Figure |
DC Direct is releasing a Zoom action figure to complete the FLASHPOINT set, but it will only be available at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/30/2011]
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| 3.75" GI Joe and Marvel at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the preorders up for several new Marvel and GI Joe items, all in the 3.75-inch size.
[Updated 6/30/2011]
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| 4000 Item Sale at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Darkside Optimus Prime and Darkside Megatron set, a 14-inch Lion-O figure, the Hot Toys Bruce Lee in Casual Attire figure, Star Wars and Marvel plush toys, and more.
[Updated 6/29/2011]
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| Fisher-Price: Max & Ruby Toys in 2012 |
Fisher-Price will be releasing Max & Ruby toys starting in Spring 2012.
[Updated 6/28/2011]
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| Misterdarkboy x Toy2R Customized 9" Bunee Qee Video |
 Toy2R shares a video clip of a customized 9-inch Qee figure.
[Updated 6/28/2011]
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| Jon-Paul Kaiser's Captain Sturnbrau Figure |
 Toy2R is releasing a 5-inch Qee from Jon-Paul Kaiser.
[Updated 6/28/2011]
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| Toy2R: 5" Raymond Choy Mini Qee |
 Toy2R is releasing a 5-inch Qee version of the company founder Raymond Choy.
[Updated 6/28/2011]
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 Toy2R has several new 5-inch Qee releases coming soon, including DIY 5-inch Mini Qees and Spiked Mini Qees.
[Updated 6/28/2011]
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| CustomCon 29 Entry Deadline: July 4 |
CustomCon 29 has been announced for August 2011.
[Updated 6/27/2011]
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| Toy Story: Hawaiian Vacation Toys |
 Toys'R'Us has several exclusive Toy Story toys from the Hawaiian Vacation short film shown before Cars 2 in theaters.
[Updated 6/27/2011]
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| Monogram: Marvel Eraser Sets |
 Monogram International will be bringing a few sets of their Marvel eraser mini-figures to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/24/2011]
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| Diamond/PREVIEWS SDCC-Exclusive T-shirts |
 Diamond/PREVIEWS has announced two exclusive t-shirts that will be available at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/24/2011]
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| Bowen Modok, Hot Toys Captain America, DC Direct, Doctor Who at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of DC Direct, a Bowen Designs Modok, the Hot Toys 12-inch Captain America movie figure, nifty Doctor Who items, the Universal Select Black and White Wolfman action figure, and more.
[Updated 6/24/2011]
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| Captain America at Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts |
 Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are adding special Captain America-related food items to their menus for a limited time.
[Updated 6/24/2011]
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| J.K. Rowling Announces Pottermore Site |
J.K. Rowling has announced a new web site for Harry Potter fans.
[Updated 6/24/2011]
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| Hot Toys Captain America at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the preorder up for a new Hot Toys piece - the movie version of Captain America.
[Updated 6/24/2011]
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| Marvel Comics: 2011 NYCC Plans |
Marvel Comics has announced some of their plans for the 2011 New York Comic Con, to be held in October 2011.
[Updated 6/24/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of June 20 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 6/23/2011]
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| DCUC 18, Marvel Select, Gears of War, Transformers at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DCUC series 18, several Marvel Select action figures, Gears of War series 3 action figures (and other fun items), tons of Transformers, and more.
[Updated 6/22/2011]
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| Encore Devastator at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the preorder up for a new Transformers piece.
[Updated 6/22/2011]
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| VIZ: Heroes of Anime sweepstakes |
VIZ Media is launching a contest to celebrate their 25th anniversary and also the release of a Naruto feature film.
[Updated 6/17/2011]
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| Mattel: 625 Trademark Applications in 2010 |
A brand tracking web site points out that for three years running, Mattel has applied for the most US trademarks.
[Updated 6/17/2011]
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| Hasbro at 2011 Licensing Show |
A summary from Hasbro about their brands at the 2011 International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
[Updated 6/17/2011]
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| Documenting America's Consumption Patterns |
Goodwill is sponsoring a documentary project which hopes to change the American attitude about secondhand shopping.
[Updated 6/17/2011]
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| Mattel at 2011 Licensing Show |
A summary from Mattel about their brands at the 2011 International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Warner Bros Jewelry and Watches |
Warner Bros. has licensed out DC Comics, Looney Tunes, and Hanna-Barbera for watches, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry items.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Nickelodeon at 2011 Licensing Show |
A summary from Nickelodeon about their brands at the 2011 International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of June 13 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Van Helsing, Countess Dracula Busts |
 Titan is adding two new pieces to their Hammer Horror Masterpiece Collection.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Monogram: Marvel Pewter Figures |
 Monogram International will be bringing a few sets of their Marvel Pewter figures to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| The Scribe 5" Qee by Jon-Paul Kaiser |
 Toy2R and Jon Paul Kaiser are planning to release a 5-inch Qee figure in August 2011.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Thor Frog, Star Wars, Terminator, DC Direct, Armored Wonder Woman at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DC Direct's Armored Wonder Woman statue, a mini bust of Thor as a Frog, Terminator action figures, tons of DC Direct, a mini bust of Spider-Woman, the 12-inch repro Kenner Star Wars figures by Gentle Giant, and more.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| JAKKS Pacific to Make Winx Club Toys |
 Nickelodeon has signed JAKKS Pacific to release toys based on the Winx Club - expect to see them in stores in Fall 2012.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Bandai: Dorothy of Oz Toys in 2012 |
 In 2012, Bandai America will be releasing toys (dolls, plush, role play, and more) based on Dorothy of Oz.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Spin Master: NASCAR Toys in 2012 |
 Spin Master will be releasing NASCAR toys starting in 2012 - expect to see replica vehicles, r/c toys, action figures, and play sets.
[Updated 6/16/2011]
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| Brightest Day, GL Movie, Transformers, Duke Nukem Forever, Gears of War at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Gears of War action figures, the Duke Nukem Forever figure, tons of Transformers, new Fansproject, Green Lantern movie items, Brightest Day action figures, and more.
[Updated 6/15/2011]
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| June 2011 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to a few questions about their GI Joe product lines.
[Updated 6/15/2011]
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| Toy2R: 3 New Qee Releases - Voltaire, Horvath and Kaiser |
 Toy2R has three new 5-inch Qee releases coming soon, including designs from Voltaire, David Horvath, and Jon-Paul Kaiser.
[Updated 6/15/2011]
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| Mezco's Mega Scale Batman Mez-Itz Summer Exclusive |
 Mezco is releasing a "summer exclusive" Mega Scale Batman Mez-Itz figure, to be available at the San Diego Comic-Con and via Mezco's online store.
[Updated 6/15/2011]
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| Mezco's Lion-O Summer Exclusive |
 Mezco is releasing a "summer exclusive" variant Lion-O figure, to be available at the San Diego Comic-Con and via Mezco's online store.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| Fansproject CA-04 and CA-05 at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the preorders up for the two new Fansproject pieces.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| Mega Bloks: Starcraft and World of Warcraft |
 MEGA Brands has signed a deal with Blizzard Entertainment to create construction sets based on the World of Warcraft and Starcraft. Look for them to be released starting Summer 2012.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| ZhuZhu Pets Movies on DVD |
 Cepia LLC has plans to release two ZhuZhu Pets animated films direct to DVD in 2011 and 2012.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| Monogram: 2nd Set of SDCC-Exclusive Nightmare Before Christmas Paperweights |
 Monogram will be bringing a limited edition bronze Nightmare Before Christmas paperweight to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| The First Mate Nataniel Vigo by Jon-Paul Kaiser |
 Toy2R and Jon Paul Kaiser are planning to release 5-inch Qee figures from Tales of the Whispering Corsair, to join the Olaf the Mute figure released in 2010.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| Monster Bossy Bear - Toxic Stomp Edition |
 Toy2R is releasing a glow in the dark version of the 5-inch Monster Bossy Bear.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| K'NEX Mario Kart Wii Sweepstakes |
K'NEX is holding a sweepstakes featuring their Mario Kart Wii product line - enter by July 15, 2011.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 6/14/2011]
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| Batman (Patina) Mini Statue |
 DC Direct is releasing an updated version of a popular Jim Lee Batman statue.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| Ame-Comi Heroine Series: Black Flash PVC Figure |
 DC Direct is adding a Black Flash figure to their Ame-Comi PVC statue series.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| Batman Black & White Statue: Batman by Mike Mignola (Variant) |
 DC Direct is adding a variant version of the Mike Mignola Batman to their wildly popular Batman Black and White statue series.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| Ame-Comi Heroine Series: White Canary PVC Figure |
 DC Direct is adding a White Canary figure to their Ame-Comi PVC statue series.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| Batman Year One DVD Batman Maquette |
 DC Direct is releasing a Batman maquette based on the Batman Year One DVD release.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| CustomCon 29 Entry Deadline: July 4 |
CustomCon 29 has been announced for August 2011.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| Diamond/Previews SDCC Exclusives |
 Previews has announced seven different items (comic books and toys) that they will be offering to retailers to sell as exclusives at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International convention.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| Monogram: SDCC-Exclusive Nightmare Before Christmas Paperweights |
 Monogram will be bringing a limited edition bronze Nightmare Before Christmas paperweight to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| Monogram: SDCC-Exclusive Kingdom Hearts Resin Figure Paperweights |
 Monogram will be bringing two limited edition gold-colored Kingdom Hearts resin figure paperweights to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/13/2011]
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| Living Dead Dolls 13th Anniversary Celebrating Sadie |
 Mezco is releasing a "summer exclusive" Living Dead Doll Sadie in a special celebration outfit, to be available at the San Diego Comic-Con and via Mezco's online store.
[Updated 6/12/2011]
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| Mattel Announces Sustainable Procurement Policy |
Mattel has announced that it is developing a policy to (basicall) prevent further use of paper/wood products from suppliers who are hurting the rainforests.
[Updated 6/10/2011]
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| June 11: Official LEGO Harry Potter Build-Off |
A mall near Los Angeles is hosting a LEGO Harry Potter event on June 11, 2011.
[Updated 6/10/2011]
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| Max & Ruby Coming to Chick-Fil-A |
Chick-Fil-A will feature Max & Ruby storybooks in their Kid's Meal in Summer 2011.
[Updated 6/10/2011]
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| Daft Punk Tron, LDD 21, Hot Toys New Goblin, Bowen Marvel at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several new Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, Living Dead Dolls series 21, the Daft Punk Tron RAH action figures, Green Lantern movie busts, the Hot Toys New Goblin figure, and more.
[Updated 6/10/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of June 6 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 6/10/2011]
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| Kevin Smith/Jason Mewes at NYCC |
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will be doing a live podcast from the 2011 New York Comic Con.
[Updated 6/09/2011]
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| Video Game Consoles Now More Efficient |
 The Natural Resources Defense Council has pointed out that the 2011 video game consoles use half as much the energy as the 2006 consoles.
[Updated 6/09/2011]
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| Bif Bang Pow! - SDCC Exclusive Items |
 Bif Bang Pow! has announced eight (8!!) exclusive items for the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/09/2011]
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| Mezco's Wonder Woman Summer Exclusive |
 Mezco is releasing a "summer exclusive" Wonder Woman Mez-Itz action figure keychain, to be available at the San Diego Comic-Con and via Mezco's online store.
[Updated 6/09/2011]
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| Clearance Sale, Walking Dead, Angry Birds, Kre-O, DCUC 19 at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including The Fansproject TFX-04C Protector Trailer, Walking Dead (tv version) action figures, Transformers Kre-O sets, DC Universe Classics series 19 action figures, oodles of Angry Birds merchandise, and more.
[Updated 6/08/2011]
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| Greenpeace Targets Mattel's Packaging Practices |
Mattel is the latest international corporation to be singled out by Greenpeace for environmental practices. At issue is the sourcing of paper for product packaging.
[Updated 6/08/2011]
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| Packsize: Right-Sized Packaging on Demand |
Not exactly about toys, but about the boxes in which the toys are shipped to your home.
[Updated 6/08/2011]
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| June 2011 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to a few questions about their GI Joe product lines.
[Updated 6/07/2011]
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| KRE-O Transformers Construction Sets |
 The KRE-O Transformers construction sets are available for pre-order starting June 6, 2011. Hasbro has sent a listing of online retailers accepting pre-orders.
[Updated 6/07/2011]
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| Living Dead Dolls Resurrection 5 Set |
 Mezco is releasing a "summer exclusive" Living Dead Doll set, to be available at the San Diego Comic-Con and via Mezco's online store.
[Updated 6/07/2011]
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| Hallmark Unveils Plans for Comic-Con 2011 |
 Hallmark has announced three exclusive Keepsake Ornaments (four, really, as the Star Wars item is a two-pack) for the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/07/2011]
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| Mega Bloks Halo to Continue |
MEGA Brands and Microsoft have renewed their licensing agreement for Mega Bloks Halo construction toys.
[Updated 6/07/2011]
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| Monogram: SDCC-Exclusive Captain America Bust Bank |
 Monogram will be bringing a limited edition Captain America Bust Bank to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/06/2011]
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| Monogram: SDCC-Exclusive Hulk PVC Figures |
Monogram will be bringing a limited edition two-pack of Hulk PVC figures (Hulk and Red Hulk) to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 6/06/2011]
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| TFX-04C - Protector Clear Version at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the preorders up for the new TFX-04C - Protector Clear Version.
[Updated 6/04/2011]
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| LEGOLAND Florida Is Hiring |
LEGOLAND Florida is opening in October, and they are hiring about 800 more people before opening day!
[Updated 6/04/2011]
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| The Amazing Spider-Man Face of the Fan Contest |
Submit a short video of yourself, and you could win a trip to Comic-Con International to represent Spider-Man fans.
[Updated 6/03/2011]
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| Predators, Gears of War, Hal Jordan, DC Direct, Doctor Who, Planet Hulk at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Predator 1/4 scale action figures, a Hal Jordan mini bust, tons of DC Direct items, Doctor Who action figures, a Planet Hulk mini bust by Bowen Designs, Gears of War series 6 action figures, and more.
[Updated 6/03/2011]
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| Fisher-Price Signs Peppa Pig |
Mattel's Fisher-Price will be releasing Peppa Pig toys in the United States.
[Updated 6/03/2011]
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| Toy2R x Dark Horse Go Iconic with Snoopy Qees! |
 Toy2R and Dark Horse will be releasing Qee figures shaped like Snoopy from the Peanuts.
[Updated 6/03/2011]
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| Toy2R: Jon-Paul Kaiser's The Forgotten |
 Toy2R and Jon Paul Kaiser are planning to release Qee figures in 2011. Here's a teaser image and poem.
[Updated 6/03/2011]
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| Transformers MMO at BotCon 2011 |
Jagex Games Studio is giving fans an eyeful of their Transformers MMO game at the 2011 BotCon.
[Updated 6/03/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of May 30 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 6/03/2011]
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| DC Universe 19 Preorders at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the preorders up for series 19 DC Universe Classics action figures.
[Updated 6/03/2011]
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| LEGO Master Builder Academy |
LEGO is launching a new subscription service for kids (8 and up) to learn the "secrets of LEGO Master Builders." The introductory kit will also be available at LEGO stores and LEGO's online store.
[Updated 6/02/2011]
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| Spin Master Launches Redakai |
Spin Master is launching a new trading card game - Redakai. Based on a Cartoon Network show, the game will be supported by official Organized Play programs.
[Updated 6/02/2011]
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| Mezco's Scott Pilgrim Summer Exclusive |
 Mezco is releasing a "summer exclusive" Scott Pilgrim action figure, to be available at the San Diego Comic-Con and via Mezco's online store.
[Updated 6/02/2011]
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| Toy2R: Tales of the Whispering Corsair |
 Toy2R and Jon Paul Kaiser are planning to release more 8-inch Qee figures from Tales of the Whispering Corsair, to join the Olaf the Mute figure released in 2010.
[Updated 6/02/2011]
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| Toy2R: Choicee Qee Flash Drive |
 Toy2R and Choicee are teaming up to release a flash drive in the same scale as the 2.5-inch Qee figures.
[Updated 6/02/2011]
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| Sentinel, GI Joe, the Shadow, Sci-Fi Revoltech T-Rex at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Sci-Fi Revoltech T-Rex from Jurassic Park 2, the Marvel Masterworks 16-inch Sentinal, tons of new GI Joe (Skystriker jet with Pilot, 12-inch figures, mid-size vehicles), a 12-inch action figure of the Shadow, and more.
[Updated 6/01/2011]
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| Nov. 5-6: Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles |
The Comikaze pop culture expo is launching in Los Angeles in November 2011. (Stan Lee! Elvira!)
[Updated 6/01/2011]
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| LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 |
A second LEGO Harry Potter game will be available in late 2011 - this installment is based on the last three Harry Potter books.
[Updated 6/01/2011]
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| New GI Joe: Skystriker, 12 Inch, Midsize Vehicles at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new GI Joe pre-orders up, including the Skystriker Jet.
[Updated 6/01/2011]
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| June 4-5: BotCon in Pasadena |
Hasbro is holding the 17th annual Transformers convention (BotCon) in California from June 4 to 5.
[Updated 6/01/2011]
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| Hasbro's Marvel Q&A May 2011 |
Answers from Hasbro to three questions about their Marvel product lines.
[Updated 6/01/2011]
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| God of War, Hot Toys Superman, Rocky, 2-1B, X-Force X-23 at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the 2-1B Surgical Droid light-up Mini Bust, the Christopher Reeve Superman figure from Hot Toys, God of War series 1 action figures, a Rocky statue, the X-Force X-23 Fine art statue by Kotobukiya, and more.
[Updated 5/28/2011]
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| DC Universe Mez-Itz Green Lantern & Sinestro Comic Version 2-Pack |
 Mezco is releasing a two-pack of 6-inch Mez-Itz figures based on comic versions of Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) and Sinestro.
[Updated 5/28/2011]
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| Open Call Resin Toy Juried Show |
 The Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles is holding an Open Call Resin Toy Juried Show - the entry deadline is June 3, 2011, and the show runs from June 10 to July 1.
[Updated 5/28/2011]
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| Hot Toys Superman, Cars 2, Microman, NHL & NFL SportsPicks at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Hot Toys Christopher Reeve Superman figure, tons of Cars 2 toys, an Alice statue from the Resident Evil movies, Microman warehouse finds, and more.
[Updated 5/28/2011]
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| K'NEX: Facebook 10,000 Fan Giveaway |
Once K'NEX reaches 10,000 fans on their Facebook page, one of those fans will win $1,000.
[Updated 5/27/2011]
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| Thomas & Friends Continue with MEGA Brands |
MEGA Brands has extended its deal with Hit Entertainment, so the Thomas & Friends Mega Bloks sets will continue. Expect to see new sets in stores in Fall 2011.
[Updated 5/27/2011]
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| Fangoria Charity Auction for Japan Relief |
Mezco and a variety of other companies have donated items to the Fangoria Charity Auction for Japan Relief.
[Updated 5/27/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of May 23 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 5/27/2011]
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| May 2011 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to two questions about their Star Wars product lines.
[Updated 5/26/2011]
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| Hot Toys Bruce Lee DX, DC Direct, Gorn, Duke Nukem, POTC Barbie at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Hot Toys Bruce Lee DX action figure, oodles of new DC Direct items, a Star Trek 1:6 scale Gorn Statue, Duke Nukem action figures, Pirates of the Caribbean Barbie/Jack Sparrow dolls, and more.
[Updated 5/24/2011]
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| Hasbro to Add Bay & Spielberg to Transformers Hall of Fame |
Hasbro will be inducting Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg into their Transformers Hall of Fame, at the BotCon convention on June 4, 2011.
[Updated 5/23/2011]
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| LEGO Recreates Cars 2 Movie Trailer |
LEGO has recreated the theatrical trailer for the Cars 2 movie, but they've used LEGO bricks to do it!
[Updated 5/20/2011]
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| Super Rad Signs Marvel License |
Super Rad Toys has signed an agreement with Marvel to produce an interesting range of licensed products, including designer figures and statues, USB drives, dolls, and MP3 players.
[Updated 5/20/2011]
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| 2011 Hess Miniature Helicopter |
The Hess Corporation is releasing a miniature helicopter/transport in May 2011. This will be a small-scale replica of the 2001 Hess Holiday Helicopter.
[Updated 5/20/2011]
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| Transformers: DOTM, LEGO, Playskool, Catra, Gorn, Captain America at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Captain America movie action figures, Thor movie toys, the Star Trek Gorn 1/6 Scale Statue, the Masters of the Universe Classics Catra action figure, oodles of Transformers: Dark of the Moon items, new LEGO sets, several licensed product lines from Playskool, and more.
[Updated 5/20/2011]
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| Fifth Living Dead Dolls Anniversary Contest |
 Mezco's fifth (of 13) Living Dead Dolls contests is to guess how many doll heads they fit into a jar.
[Updated 5/17/2011]
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 Mezco is releasing an action figure box set of the four main South Park characters.
[Updated 5/17/2011]
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| Little Big Planet Mega Deluxe Sackboy |
 Mezco is releasing a 9-inch Sackboy figure from Little Big Planet.
[Updated 5/17/2011]
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| Toy2R x Jimmy Black Covert Collaboration: American Adventure |
 Toy2R is teaming up with Jimmy Black on a new line of footwear available in Asia, but there are also three new wee Qee figures to go with the shoes.
[Updated 5/17/2011]
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| The Qee to Happiness Contest |
 Toy2R is giving away more toys on their Facebook page, so check it out starting May 13, 2011.
[Updated 5/17/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 5/17/2011]
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| Batman Black & White Statue: Batman by Sergio Aragones |
 DC Direct is adding a Sergio Aragones Batman to their wildly popular Batman Black and White statue series.
[Updated 5/16/2011]
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| Heroes of the DC Universe Series 2: Swamp Thing Bust |
 DC Direct is adding Swamp Thing to their Heroes of the DC Universe bust series.
[Updated 5/16/2011]
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| Ame-Comi Heroine Series: Wonder Woman as Star Sapphire PVC Figure |
 DC Direct is planning to add Wonder Woman (as Star Sapphire) to their Ame-Comi PVC series.
[Updated 5/16/2011]
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| Cover Girls of the DC Universe: Raven Statue |
 DC Direct is adding Raven to their "Cover Girls" statue series.
[Updated 5/16/2011]
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| Wonder Woman Vs. Superman Mini Statue |
 DC Direct is releasing a new mini statue, this one featuring Wonder Woman and Superman.
[Updated 5/16/2011]
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| Bowen Marvel, Terminator, ThunderCats Tygra, Rambo IV, Green Lantern at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including many Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, Terminator action figures, the Tygra statue from Hard Hero, a statue of Rambo, novelty items based on the Green Lantern movie, and more.
[Updated 5/13/2011]
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| The Qee to Happiness Contest |
 Toy2R is giving away more toys on their Facebook page, so check it out starting May 13, 2011.
[Updated 5/13/2011]
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| Voltaire's 5-inch Deady Qee |
 Toy2R is releasing a 5-inch Qee designed by Voltaire. The Deady Qee will include a game code to unlock a new outfit for the character.
[Updated 5/13/2011]
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| Mylar Balloons Spark Power Outages |
ComEd in Chicago would really, really, really like it if you could please keep your Mylar balloons out of their power lines.
[Updated 5/13/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of May 9 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 5/12/2011]
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| Thundershred, Masterpiece MP-10 & MP-09, Terminator, Thor, South Park, LEGO at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Fansproject Causality CA-03 Thundershred, the Masterpiece MP-10 and MP-09 pieces, South Park Classics action figures, Terminator Collection action figures and more.
[Updated 5/12/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Goes Solar in a Big Way |
Toys'R'Us is planning to add "North America's Largest Rooftop Solar Power System" to their distribution center in New Jersey.
[Updated 5/12/2011]
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| Dynamic Forces: The Mighty Thor #1 Four-Pack Comic Contest |
Dynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a four-pack of The Mighty Thor #1 comic books, featuring remarked covers by Ken Haeser.
[Updated 5/12/2011]
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| Mega Bloks Power Rangers Samurai |
In Spring 2012, Mega Brands will be releasing Power Rangers Samurai construction toy sets in their Mega Bloks product line.
[Updated 5/12/2011]
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| Wonder Woman Bishoujo, Living Dead Dolls, Pop Marvel Thor Movie Figures at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including a Wonder Woman Bishoujo statue, a new Living Dead Dolls two-pack, Living Dead Dolls plush toys, more Iron Man pieces from Bowen Designs, and more.
[Updated 5/06/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of May 2 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 5/06/2011]
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| Product Summary - Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides |
Disney Consumer Products has released a product summary of the upcoming goodies based on the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film.
[Updated 5/05/2011]
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| Who Is the Greatest Starscream of All Time? |
The BotCon folks have shared a new video, featuring Starscream (and Starscream!) talking about the 2011 BotCon.
[Updated 5/05/2011]
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| June 4-5: 2011 BotCon in Pasadena |
The 17th annual Official Transformers Collectors convention will be held in Pasadena, California, in early June 2011.
[Updated 5/05/2011]
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| Transformers Movie Prequel Comics |
IDW Publishing is releasing several comic books that are prequels to the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon film.
[Updated 5/05/2011]
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| May 2011 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to a few questions about their GI Joe product lines.
[Updated 5/05/2011]
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| Halo: Reach, Film Cells, Monsters Inc. Sci-Fi Revoltech, Living Dead Dolls at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Monsters Inc. Sci-Fi Revoltech figures, new film cells, Series 5 Halo: Reach action figures, two-inch Living Dead Dolls, and more.
[Updated 5/05/2011]
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| K'NEX: New Sesame Street Sets |
K'NEX has unveiled several new Sesame Street building sets, including more with Elmo and Cookie Monster.
[Updated 5/04/2011]
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| Fwoosh WWE Legends Top Ten Vote |
The guys over at the Fwoosh are collecting votes for which wrestlers you would like to see be added to the Mattel Legends series of action figures.
[Updated 5/04/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Donates to Storm/Tornado Relief |
The Toys"R"Us Children's Fund has donated $200,000 to Save the Children to aid in relief/rebuilding efforts after the late April 2011 storms and tornadoes in the Southeast United States.
[Updated 5/04/2011]
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| DCUC Wave 18, Bowen Marvel, Barney Ross, Munsters Select at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DC Universe Classics wave 18 action figures, a 1:6 Barney Ross (Expendables) action figure, Marvel statues/busts from Bowen Designs, Munsters action figures from Diamond Select, and more.
[Updated 4/29/2011]
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| LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
National Instruments has released a version of their LabVIEW (industrial) software for student use with LEGO MINDSTORMS.
[Updated 4/28/2011]
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| NASA's OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Video Contest |
NASA has announced the winners of their OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Video Contest, which featured student videos about technology. And Transformers.
[Updated 4/28/2011]
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| LEGO: Bricks in Space Project |
The LEGO Group and NASA are teaming up to help increase interest in science - several LEGO Education models will be sent to the International Space Station via the Space Shuttle Endeavor.
[Updated 4/27/2011]
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| Street Fighter HeroClix, Dark of the Moon, Marvel Universe, Green Lantern Movie Masters at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Street Fighter HeroClix, Transformers: Dark of the Moon toys, Marvel Universe action figures, dinosaur chopsticks, Green Lantern Movie Masters action figures, and more.
[Updated 4/27/2011]
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| Dean Haglund: The Truth Is Out There |
Dean Haglund is in a new film (The Truth Is Out There) about conspiracy theories.
[Updated 4/26/2011]
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| Transformers: Dark of the Moon at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new preorders available for the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon film.
[Updated 4/26/2011]
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| Kung Fu Panda 2: Promotional Partners |
DreamWorks has released a list of "promotional partners" and "licensing support" for Kung Fu Panda 2. (Tofu! Candy! Breakfast cereal! Raisins! McDonald's! Why don't more studios put out lists like this? It would make collecting a lot easier.)
[Updated 4/26/2011]
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| April 24-30: Preservation Week at Your Library |
The American Library Association has an awareness campaign happening April 24 to 30, 2011: "Preservation Week @ your library." Head to your local library to learn how to preserve photos, family records, and other collectibles.
[Updated 4/24/2011]
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| Marvel Super Hero Team Packs, BTS-04 Sonicron, JLU 3-packs, Walking Dead at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Marvel Universe action figures, the Transformers Masterpiece MP10, the Iron Man Mark II from Hot Toys, a Sweeney Todd action figure from Hot Toys, the BTS-04 Sonicron, Marvel Superhero Squad figures, 3-packs of JLU action figures and more.
[Updated 4/24/2011]
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| Savers, Inc: Clear Clutter for a Cause |
The Savers, Inc. Thrift Stores are launching a donation drive to help benefit their nonprofit partners such as Big Brothers Big Sisters.
[Updated 4/23/2011]
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| Avengers DVD Contest: Enter by April 29 |
 Enter by April 29th to win one of two prizes from Disney and Entertainment Earth, featuring a classic Iron Man action figure and both volumes of the The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes! DVD.
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| April 26: Animated Avengers on DVD |
 On April 26, 2011, The Walt Disney Studios will be releasing two DVDs containing the first 13 episodes of "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes!"
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| Bowen Thor, Hot Toys Iron Man Mark II, Attakus SW, Thundercats Mummra, Tom Baker Mini-bust at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the new Hot Toys Sweeney Todd and Iron Man Mark II 1/6 action figures, several Marvel pieces from Bowen, the Thundercats Mummra statue, a Doctor Who Tom Baker mini-bust, Star Wars statues from Attakus, and more.
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| RIDEMAKERZ: Cars 2 Custom Kits |
 RIDEMAKERZ is releasing customizable toy car kits based on "Cars 2" characters. Expect to see them in Toys'R'Us in May 2011.
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| Fun Publications: Action Figure Display System |
 Fun Publications (the people who put on BotCon and GIJoeCon) are releasing a new action figure display system for 1:18-scale action figures.
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| Gregg Berger Wants You to Vote Grimlock |
Gregg Berger would like you to vote for his character in the 2011 Transformers Hall of Fame Fans' Choice Voting.
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| Clutter Magazine's Designer Toy Awards |
Clutter Magazine is now accepting nominations for their Designer Toy Awards. The awards event will take place during the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of April 18 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| Hot Toys Iron Man Mark II, Sweeney Todd, TTM-18 at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new Hot Toys action figures available for preorder.
[Updated 4/22/2011]
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| April 23: Mike Drake on Oddities |
The Science Channel is airing Mike Drake's episode of Oddities on April 23rd.
[Updated 4/21/2011]
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| Transformers MP-10 Preorder at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the Transformers MP-10 action figure available for preorder; it should be available in September 2011.
[Updated 4/21/2011]
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| Mattel's New Toys for Spring 2011 |
Just in time for the Easter toy season, Mattel has released a summary of their new products for spring and summer.
[Updated 4/21/2011]
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| Herobuilders Free Toy Giveaway |
Herobuilders is giving away a toy a week, starting April 20, 2011.
[Updated 4/20/2011]
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| GI Joe Wave 4 at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the 2011 GI Joe Wave 4 series of action figures in stock now.
[Updated 4/20/2011]
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| Mattel's Sustainability Strategy |
Mattel is working on a few sustainability things, such as reducing packaging (fewer wire twist ties!) and composting cafeteria scraps from their factory in Mexico.
[Updated 4/20/2011]
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| OAFE Valerobot Contest: Enter by April 27 |
The fine folks over at OAFE.net are having a contest to raise funds for a batch of military-support charities.
[Updated 4/20/2011]
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| Rubies, Noble Collection, Terminator, Street Fighter, Green Lantern at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Rubies props & costumes, Noble Collection prop replicas, Terminator action figures from NECA, Street Fighter action figures from Jazwares, Green Lantern movie toys, and more.
[Updated 4/20/2011]
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| USA Weekend Captain America Toys Contest |
USA Weekend is having a contest for Captain America movie toys and action figures. Enter by April 29, 2011.
[Updated 4/18/2011]
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| LEGO DUPLO JAMS and Mobile Apps |
LEGO has announced several DUPLO-related songs available for free via iTunes, as well as a few mobile apps.
[Updated 4/16/2011]
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| Mattel Reports Q1 2011 Results |
Mattel has reported their First Quarter 2011 financial results.
[Updated 4/16/2011]
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| Nathan Sawaya's LEGO DNA Sculpture |
 The X Prize Foundation has unveiled "the world's largest LEGO DNA sculpture" - created by Nathan Sawaya.
[Updated 4/16/2011]
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| Universal Monsters, Barbie, Walking Dead, Severus Snape at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new action figures and toys up for pre-order, including the Medicom RAH Severus Snape, the Diamond Select Universal Monsters, new Barbie dolls, Walking Dead figures, and more.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| DC Universe Mini Mez-Itz 2 Packs: Assortment 2 |
 Mezco is planning another six DC Mini Mez-Itz figures. Expect to see them in stores in October 2011.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| July 10: Toy Charity Auction to Help Japan |
On July 10th, TheBigToyAuction.com will be holding an auction of toys and related collectibles to raise funds for the Convoy of Hope efforts in Japan.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| Marvel Super Heroes Sporting Goods |
 In late 2011, Franklin Sports will be releasing several sporting goods items (bowling sets, balls, boxing sets, hopping balls, etc.) themed to Marvel Super Heroes, including Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and the Avengers.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| Kotobukiya Gambit, Kit Fisto, DC Direct, Hot Toys Sweeney Todd, GG Black Widow at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the new Hot Toys Sweeney Todd 1/6 action figure, several Marvel pieces from Gentle Giant, oodles of new DC Direct items, a Gambit statue from Kotobukiya, and more.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| Mezco: Creepy Cuddlers Zombies |
 Mezco Toyz is releasing a set of plush zombies in their Creepy Cuddlers product line.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| Four Horsemen: Scarabus Variant Pre-Orders |
 The Four Horsemen will begin taking pre-orders for another set of variant versions of their Scarabus action figures on April 17th.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| StickerYou: Custom LEGO Stickers |
StickerYou has added licensed LEGO stickers to its inventory of stickers you can customize and order online.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| Morgan Spurlock Renames Altoona, PA |
In an effort to promote a movie about product placement, Morgan Spurlock has purchased the naming rights to Altoona, Pennsylvania, and will rename the city for 60 days.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| Hasbro Reports Q1 2011 Results |
Hasbro has reported their First Quarter 2011 financial results, with net earnings down over the same period in 2010, although they point out that they are gearing up for stronger periods later in 2011.
[Updated 4/15/2011]
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| Sideshow's Comic-Con Exclusive Pre-Orders |
Sideshow Collectibles has a schedule for when you can pre-order which of their 2011 Comic-Con exclusive items.
[Updated 4/14/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of April 11 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 4/14/2011]
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| Green Lantern Movie Items at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new Green Lantern movie toys and action figures up for pre-order.
[Updated 4/14/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 4/14/2011]
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| OAFE Contest: Afghanistan Assemblage Robot |
The fine folks over at OAFE.net are having a contest to raise funds for a batch of military-support charities.
[Updated 4/14/2011]
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| Doctor Who RC, Emce Zombies, Sportspicks, Angry Birds, Female Stormtrooper at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the 12-inch Star Wars Female Stormtrooper statue, several kinds of zombie action figures from Emce Toys, Angry Birds plush toys, Doctor Who R/C Daleks, and more.
[Updated 4/13/2011]
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| Hasbro's 2011 Transformers Hall of Fame Fans' Choice Voting |
Hasbro has announced the finalists for their 2011 Transformers Hall of Fame Fans' Choice Voting.
[Updated 4/13/2011]
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| Emce Toys Zombies, Gentle Giant, DC Direct at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new pieces from DC Direct and Gentle Giant up for pre-order, along with Zombies from Emce Toys.
[Updated 4/13/2011]
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| Green Lantern Series 5 Action Figures |
 DC Direct is releasing a fifth batch of Green Lantern action figures, this time including Soranik Natu, Brother Warth, Guy Gardner, and Sinestro.
[Updated 4/11/2011]
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| Blackest Night: White Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery & Ring Prop Replica Set |
 DC Direct is adding the White Lantern set to their series of Blackest Night 1:4 scale power battery and ring prop replica sets.
[Updated 4/11/2011]
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| Catwoman 1:4 Scale Museum Quality Statue |
 DC Direct is planning a 1:4 scale statue of Catwoman.
[Updated 4/11/2011]
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| Heroes of The DC Universe: Blackest Night: White Lantern Sinestro Bust |
 DC Direct is adding a (Blackest Night) White Lantern Sinestro bust to their Heroes of the DC Universe series.
[Updated 4/11/2011]
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| Blackest Night Power Ring Spectrum Set |
 DC Direct is releasing a set of nine plastic rings that light up, all based on the Blacket Night comic book story arc.
[Updated 4/11/2011]
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| Batman Black & White Statue: Batman by Patrick Gleason |
 DC Direct is adding a Patrick Gleason version of Batman to their wildly popular Batman Black & White statue series.
[Updated 4/11/2011]
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| Starcraft Premium Series 2 Action Figures |
DC Direct is releasing two more Starcraft action figures: Tychus Findlay and Kerrigan, Queen of Blades.
[Updated 4/11/2011]
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| Bowen Marvel, Hot Toys Jack Sparrow, Green Lantern, Uglydoll Vinyl Figures at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the new Hot Toys Jack Sparrow 1/6 action figure, several Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, Green Lantern series 4 action figures, Uglydoll Vinyl Figures, and more.
[Updated 4/09/2011]
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| K'NEX: NASTAR Educational Sets |
K'NEX will be developing educational building sets based on aerospace equipment at the National AeroSpace Training and Research Center. Expect to see these sets in early 2012.
[Updated 4/09/2011]
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| Kmart Names Their Hot 8 Toys for Summer |
Kmart has listed their "Hot 8" toys for summer, and would like to remind you that still have a layaway program.
[Updated 4/09/2011]
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| Hot Toys Jack Sparrow DX-06 at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has the new Hot Toys Jack Sparrow up for pre-order.
[Updated 4/09/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of April 4 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 4/07/2011]
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 CustomCon 28 Day Three is now online!
[Updated 4/06/2011]
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| Fansproject, Bandai Japan, God Sigma, Mr Potatohead at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Soul of Chogokin God Sigma, several items from Bandai Japan, two new pieces from Fansproject, a new action body from Enterbay, licensed Mr Potatohead toys, and more.
[Updated 4/06/2011]
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| Kaiju Bossy Bear Attacking in May 2011 |
 Toy2R is releasing Kaiju-themed Bossy Bear figures in May 2011.
[Updated 4/06/2011]
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| Mezco's Zombie Living Dead Dolls |
 Mezco has released more details (names, images!) about their Zombie Living Dead Doll series.
[Updated 4/06/2011]
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| Little Tikes & the Sea Turtle Conservancy |
Little Tikes is helping real sea turtles as part of their 33rd anniversary of their famous Turtle Sandbox.
[Updated 4/06/2011]
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| KidRobot's MunnyWorld Megacontest |
KidRobot is holding a customizing contest in April 2011.
[Updated 4/06/2011]
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| K'NEX Unveils New Mario Kart Wii Building Sets |
K'NEX has unveiled its Mario Kart Wee building sets on their website at knex.com.
[Updated 4/06/2011]
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| Colorforms Fine Arts Camp Contest |
Colorforms is holding an art contest for kids (ages 3 to 12), with art camp scholarships as the prizes.
[Updated 4/06/2011]
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CustomCon 28 Day Two is now online!
[Updated 4/05/2011]
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CustomCon 28 Day One is now online!
[Updated 4/05/2011]
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| Ghostbusters Bishoujo, DC Direct, Barney Ross Statue, Uglydoll Vinyl Figures at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several new batches of DC Direct action figures, a Bishoujo statue based on Ghostbusters, blind-boxed Uglydoll vinyl figures, a statue of Barney Ross from the Expendables, and more.
[Updated 4/01/2011]
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| April 2-3: GI JoeCon in Orlando |
The 18th annual official GI Joe Convention will be held in Orlando on April 2 to 3, with a kickoff event (dropping action figures with parachutes off the roof of the hotel) to be held on April 1st.
[Updated 4/01/2011]
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| Dr Pepper's Thor Movie Promotion |
Dr Pepper is putting Thor on their cans and offering a free (one-month) subscription to Marvel Digital Comics.
[Updated 4/01/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of March 28 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 4/01/2011]
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| Causality FansProject at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has two new Fansproject figures available for pre-order.
[Updated 4/01/2011]
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| Saw Puppet Stylized Roto Figure |
 Mezco Toyz is releasing a vinyl figure of the Saw Puppet. Expect to see him in September 2011.
[Updated 3/31/2011]
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| Scott Tolleson's Uncle Argh 5" Mini Qee |
 Toy2R is releasing a 5-inch version of the Scott Tolleson custom Qee first seen at the NYC-QEE show in February 2011.
[Updated 3/31/2011]
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| Toy2R: Japan Support Project Underway |
 Toy2R is working on a project to support charity efforts in Japan - they've released a few teaser images, with more details soon.
[Updated 3/31/2011]
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| MPL-01 Masterpiece Convoy, DCUC, Marvel Universe, 2011 Holiday Barbie at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the MPL-01 Masterpiece Convoy with voice base, oodles more Transformers, Marvel Universe action figures, DC Universe Classics series 18, the 2011 Holiday Barbie doll, a talking Charlie Sheen bobblehead, and more.
[Updated 3/31/2011]
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| SOTA: Okami Plush and Okami Pillow |
SOTA Toys has launched their Okamiden product line with a plush toy and a pillow.
[Updated 3/31/2011]
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| April 3: Canadian Collectible Toy Expo |
The 2011 Canadian Collectible Toy Expo will be held on April 3rd in Burlington, Ontario.
[Updated 3/29/2011]
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| SW Darth Nihilus, Saw Puppet Roto Figure, Flashpoint, LDD Zombies, Thundercats at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several new batches of DC Direct action figiures, Living Dead Dolls series 22 (zombies!), the Darth Nihilus bust, a Saw Puppet 6-inch roto figure, Thundercats staction figures, and more.
[Updated 3/25/2011]
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| The Hub Unveils 2011-12 Schedule |
The Hub television network has announced its 2011-12 programming schedule, with television series of interest to toy collectors (Transformers Prime, Rescue Bots, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Pound Puppies).
[Updated 3/25/2011]
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| RIO Movie Toys Launch at Toys'R'Us |
Toys'R'Us has an exclusive batch of RIO movie toys, including plush, talking plush, and action figures.
[Updated 3/25/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of March 21 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 3/24/2011]
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| Hot Toys Bruce Lee, Living Dead Dolls Zombies, Sesame Street Plushes, Darth Nihilus, Marvel Minimates at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Marvel Minimates, a Darth Nihilus mini bust, a new series of Living Dead Dolls (zombies!), Sesame Street plush toys, two new versions of Bruce Lee from Hot Toys, and more.
[Updated 3/24/2011]
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| LEGO Ninjago Series on TV in Late 2011 |
The LEGO Group is creating an animated television series based on the Ninjago stories. Expect to see it on the Cartoon Network later in 2011.
[Updated 3/24/2011]
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| 2011 WonderCon Schedule Released |
The programming schedule for the 2011 WonderCon (April 1 to 3) has been announced.
[Updated 3/21/2011]
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| Living Dead Dolls Plush Series 1 |
 Mezco is releasing two Living Dead Doll plush toys - Sadie and Eggzorcist.
[Updated 3/18/2011]
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| Little Big Planet SackBoy 9in DIY Kit |
 Mezco is releasing a plain white vinyl version of SackBoy (from Little Big Planet) for you to customize. Or leave him plain.
[Updated 3/18/2011]
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| Bandai's Roary the Racing Car at TRU |
Bandai's Roary the Racing Car toys will be available exclusively at Toys'R'Us stores.
[Updated 3/18/2011]
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| Gentle Giant, South Park, LDD Plush, Bowen Iron Man at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, Living Dead Dolls plush, a South Park talking Cartman figure, statues/busts from Gentle Giant, tons of new DC Direct, and more.
[Updated 3/18/2011]
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| 2011 Conventions and Toy Shows |
A listing of toy shows and conventions of interest to toy collectors.
[Updated 3/18/2011]
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| New Book: GI Joe: R.A.H.C. Guide |
 A new reference book for GI Joe collectors will be debuting at the 2011 GI Joe Convention.
[Updated 3/18/2011]
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| Spring Cleaning: Donate Your Clutter |
The Giving Effect can help you find an organization where you can donate items you no longer need.
[Updated 3/17/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of March 14 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 3/17/2011]
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| Toy2R x Chadstone - Australia's Qee Fashion Designer Toy Exhibition |
 Customized large-scale Qee figures are on display at a fashion festival in Australia.
[Updated 3/17/2011]
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| Four Horsemen: Scarabus Pre-Orders |
 The Four Horsemen will begin taking pre-orders for their Scarabus action figures (singles and the first multi-pack) on March 19th.
[Updated 3/17/2011]
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| March 17: We Heart Japan Benefit in LA |
We Heart Japan will be holding a benefit at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles on March 17th - the proceeds will go to an earthquake relief and recovery fund for Japan.
[Updated 3/17/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 3/17/2011]
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| Hasbro: TRANSFORMERS Online Game in 2012 |
Hasbro and Jagex Limited will launch a Transformers online game in 2012.
[Updated 3/16/2011]
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| DreamWorks Announces Films Through 2014 |
DreamWorks Animation has announced their film release schedule through 2014. (Lots of toy-friendly licenses in here.)
[Updated 3/16/2011]
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| Hasbro's 16 Weeks of Cyber Sweeps |
Hasbro has launched a new 16-week promotion featuring toys (and other prizes) from the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie.
[Updated 3/16/2011]
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| Captain Action, Hot Toys Odin, Green Lantern, Transformers 3D Movie Promo Pack at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the 12-inch Hot Toys Odin figure from the Thor movie, Captain Action 2011 figures and costume sets, the Transformers 3D Movie Promo Pack, DC Direct's latest Green Lantern action figures, oodles more DC Direct, and more.
[Updated 3/16/2011]
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| DC Universe Online Statue: The Joker |
 DC Direct is adding the Joker to the statue series based on the DC Universe Online game.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| DC Universe Online Statue: Harley Quinn |
 DC Direct is adding Harley Quinn to the statue series based on the DC Universe Online game.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Women of the DC Universe Series 3: Zatanna Bust |
 DC Direct is adding Zatanna to their popular bust series based on the female characters from DC Comics.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Blackest Night: Yellow Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery and Ring Prop Replica Set |
 DC Direct is adding the Yellow Lantern set to their series of Blackest Night 1:4 scale power battery and ring prop replica sets.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Heroes of the DC Universe: Blackest Night: Sinestro Corps Member Arkillo Bust |
 DC Direct is adding Arkillo to their bust series based on Blackest Night characters.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Cover Girls of the DC Universe: Starfire Statue |
 DC Direct is releasing a statue of Starfire, based on art by Adam Hughes.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Green Lantern Series 4 Action Figures |
 DC Direct is releasing a fourth batch of Green Lantern action figures, including Green Lantern Arkkis Chummuk, a Power Glow Green Lantern Hal Jordan, a Red Lantern Guy Gardner, and a Green Lantern Stel.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Flashpoint Series 1 Action Figures |
 DC Direct is releasing Flashpoint action figures, starting with the Flash, Cyborg, Wonder Woman, and Batman.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Blackest Night Action Figure Box Set |
 DC Direct is releasing a box set of Blackest Night action figures (Indigo Munnk, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Black Lantern Blue Beetle and Star Sapphire Fatality) which includes a comic book containing several of the stories from the Blackest Night arc.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Batman Black & White Statue: Batman Arkham Asylum |
 DC Direct is adding a video game version of Batman to their wildly popular Batman Black & White statue series.
[Updated 3/14/2011]
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| Hot Toys Odin, Koto Iron Man, Bowen Marvel, Stormtrooper ArtFX 2 pack at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Stormtrooper ArtFX 2 pack, a 12-inch Odin figure from Hot Toys, the Kotobukiya Iron Man Avengers statue, several Marvel pieces from Bowen Designs, and more.
[Updated 3/11/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of March 7 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 3/11/2011]
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| New Hasbro Sets at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals available for pre-ordering from Hasbro, including the Dark of the Moon promo pack, Marvel Team box sets, new GI Joe figures, and more.
[Updated 3/10/2011]
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| March 20: He-Man/MOTU Live Auction |
On March 20th, TheBigToyAuction.com will be hosting a live auction of many nifty He-Man and Masters of the Universe items.
[Updated 3/10/2011]
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| Toy2R's 7 Inch Transparent Qee Bear |
 Toy2R has a 7-inch clear Qee planned, for releasing in May 2011.
[Updated 3/10/2011]
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| Family Guy, Halo: Reach, Green Lantern, Lightsaber Chopsticks at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the third series of Star Wars Lightsaber Chopsticks, Green Lantern movie items, Halo: Reach action figures, Family Guy action figures, and more.
[Updated 3/10/2011]
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| Fun Publications Launches Auction Site |
Fun Publications has launched McAX, a new online auction site.
[Updated 3/07/2011]
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| BotCon 2011 Exclusive Comic |
The 2011 BotCon exclusive comic book will feature a Transformers Animated storyline.
[Updated 3/07/2011]
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| Medicom RAH Mad Hatter & Harry Potter, World of Warcraft, Universal Monsters Minimates at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of DC Direct, Universal Monsters Dracula Minimates, Universal Monsters Frankenstein Minimates, World of Warcraft series 7 action figures, the Mad Hatter and Harry Potter RAH figures from Medicom, and more.
[Updated 3/04/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of February 28 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 3/04/2011]
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| CustomCon 28: Enter by March 7 |
CustomCon 25 will be held from April 4 to 8, 2011, with an entry deadline of March 7.
[Updated 3/03/2011]
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| Iron Man Mark IV & Gamera 1967 Sci-Fi Revoltech, SW DX Kubricks, Green Lantern Movie Masters at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several new Revoltech figures (Iron Man Mark IV, Gamera 1967), Star Wars DX Kubricks, Green Lantern Movie Masters action figures, and more.
[Updated 3/03/2011]
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| Patton Oswalt & Comedy Night at C2E2 |
The 2011 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) will feature a special comedy night on March 18th.
[Updated 3/02/2011]
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| The Vampire Diaries & Chuck at C2E2 |
Warner Bros. Television is bringing the casts from Chuck and the Vampire Diaries to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo in March 2011.
[Updated 3/02/2011]
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| Chris Hemsworth Q&A at C2E2 |
Chris Hemsworth (Thor!) will be holding a Q&A on March 19th at the C2E2 convention.
[Updated 3/02/2011]
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| Weta: Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Auctions |
Weta Collectibles is auctioning several pieces to raise funds for New Zealand earthquake relief efforts.
[Updated 3/02/2011]
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| Transformers Giveaway on AwesomeToyBlog.com |
AwesomeToyBlog.com is giving away a Transformers Power Core Combiner set.
[Updated 2/28/2011]
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| Four Horsemen: Scarabus Pre-Orders |
 The Four Horsemen will begin taking pre-orders for their Scarabus action figures on March 1st.
[Updated 2/26/2011]
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| Duke Nukem, Jean Grey Bishoujo, Green Lantern Movie Busts at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of DC Direct, Green Lantern movie busts, the Jean Grey Bishoujo statue, the new Duke Nukem action figure, and more.
[Updated 2/25/2011]
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| LEGO Acquires LEGO Universe Rights |
Gazillion has sold their rights in the LEGO Universe online game to LEGO Systems. What does it mean to you as a player? Probably nothing, but it's fascinating to track.
[Updated 2/25/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of February 21 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 2/25/2011]
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| Marvel Universe & Hot Toys Tracker Predator at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has new batch of interesting items available for pre-ordering: the Hot Toys tracker Predator figure and the third wave of 2011 Marvel Universe action figures.
[Updated 2/25/2011]
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| Transformers Legends, Sci-Fi Revoltech, Sam Fisher, Ghostface at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of Transformers, a restock of the Sci-Fi Revoltech action figures, Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell: Conviction, Ghostface from Scream 4, and more.
[Updated 2/23/2011]
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| Feb 27: Transformers Live Auction |
On February 27th, TheBigToyAuction.com will be hosting a live auction of many nifty Transformers items, including Botcon exclusives, vintage figures, post cards, and more.
[Updated 2/23/2011]
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| 2011 Toy of the Year Awards |
The Toy Industry Association awarded their 2011 Toy of the Year Awards during the American International Toy Fair.
[Updated 2/23/2011]
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| Toy Fair 2011: Attendance Was Up |
The Toy Industry Association reports that the 2011 American International Toy Fair saw an increase in attendance in several categories, including a big boost in international buyers.
[Updated 2/23/2011]
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| ECCC-Exclusive Emerald Dragonrider Action Figure Kit |
 At the 2011 Emerald City Comicon, WorkingClassVillains is offering a super-limited action figure kit of The Emerald Dragonrider.
[Updated 2/23/2011]
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| Toy2R's Pom-Pom Qee Contest |
 Toy2R is holding a contest involoving their new 7-inch clear Qee.
[Updated 2/23/2011]
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| Michael Keaton Batman, DC Direct, Bowen Designs at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of DC Direct, several Maarvel pieces from Bowen Designs, the Michael Keaton Batman statue, and more.
[Updated 2/18/2011]
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| CustomCon 28: Enter by March 7 |
CustomCon 25 will be held from April 4 to 8, 2011, with an entry deadline of March 7.
[Updated 2/18/2011]
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| Toy Industry Association: Top 2011 Toy Trends |
The Toy Industry Association hosted a "Toy Trends Tea" at the 2011 American International Toy Fair - these are the four top trends mentioned in the talk.
[Updated 2/18/2011]
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| Celebrity Guests at 2011 C2E2 |
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo has announced several more celebrity guests, including Eliza Dushku, Rick Bayless, and the cast of True Blood.
[Updated 2/18/2011]
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| Feb 19: Dark Talisman Scarabus & Light Talisman Scarabus |
 The Four Horsemen are selling their Dark Talisman Scarabus and Light Talisman Scarabus action figures through their online store starting February 19, 2011.
[Updated 2/17/2011]
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| 7 Inch Qee Teaser... Clearly, Qee |
 Toy2R has a 7-inch clear Qee planned, and has released an image so that you can see inside for yourself.
[Updated 2/17/2011]
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| DC Direct Shipping Schedule |
The schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.
[Updated 2/17/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of February 14 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 2/17/2011]
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| Toy Fair, Thundercats, DC, Green Lantern, Young Justice at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Thundercats from Bandai, The Walking Dead action figures, Green Lantern movie items, and more.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| LEGO Sells $1 Billion in the US in 2010 |
LEGO had over one billion dollars in consumer sales in the US in 2010. (We here at RTM are a tad scared to add up our portion of those sales!)
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): 1:4 Scale Sinestro Deluxe Bust |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this 1:4 scale bust of Sinestro.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Hal Jordan Emerald Energy Statue |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this statue of Hal Jordan.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): 1:4 Scale Hal Jordan Deluxe Bust |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this 1:4 scale bust of Hal Jordan.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Green Lantern Power Ring Prop Replica |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this power ring prop replica.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Green Lantern Power Battery Prop Replica |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this power battery prop replica.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Hal Jordan Bust |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this bust of Hal Jordan.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Sinestro Bust |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this bust of Sinestro.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Tomar Re Bust |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this bust of Tomar Re.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Guardian Bust |
DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including a bust of a Guardian.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Kilowog Bust |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this bust of Kilowog.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern (Movie): Hal Jordan Maquette |
 DC Direct is releasing quite a bit of Green Lantern movie goodies, including this maquette of Hal Jordan.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Heroes of the DC Universe: Blackest Night Black Lantern Nekron Bust |
 DC Direct is adding the Black Lantern Nekron to their "Heroes of the DC Universe: Blackest Night" bust series.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Blackest Night: Black Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery and Ring Prop Replica Set |
 DC Direct is adding the Black Lantern set to their series of Blackest Night 1:4 scale power battery and ring prop replica sets.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Batman: Vampire Mini Statue |
 DC Direct is releasing a mini statue of Batman as seen in the Elseworlds "Vampire Trilogy."
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Green Lantern: Emerald Knights DVD Sinestro Maquette |
 DC Direct is releasing a maquette of Sinestro, based on the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights DVD animated movie.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Batman Black & White Statue: Batman by Cliff Chiang |
 DC Direct is adding a Cliff Chiang Batman to their wildly popular Batman Black & White statue series.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Ame-Comi Heroine Series: Zatanna (V.1) Halloween Variant PVC Figure |
 DC Direct is releasing a repainted version of their Ame-Comi Zatanna PVC figure.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Ame-Comi Heroine Series: Cheetah (V.1) Stealth Variant PVC Figure |
 DC Direct is releasing a repainted version of their Ame-Comi Cheetah PVC figure.
[Updated 2/16/2011]
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| Mattel's 2011 Toy Fair Summary |
Mattel has released a summary of their new products for 2011.
[Updated 2/11/2011]
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| Basic Fun's 2011 Toy Fair Summary |
Basic Fun has released a summary of their new products for 2011.
[Updated 2/11/2011]
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| Hasbro's 2011 Toy Fair Summary |
Hasbro has released a summary of their new products for 2011.
[Updated 2/11/2011]
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| LEGO's 2011 Toy Fair Summary |
LEGO has released a summary of their new products for 2011.
[Updated 2/11/2011]
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| TOYPOCALYPSE: A Four Horsemen Retrospective |
 The Four Horsemen's art show is opening in New York City on February 11th.
[Updated 2/11/2011]
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| Millionaire Playboy at Toy Fair & on Your Phone |
 Those energetic men over at Millionaire Playboy have whipped up a mobile version of their site so that you can follow along with their Toy Fair coverage on your smartphone.
[Updated 2/11/2011]
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| Mattel: DreamWorks Movie & TV Toys |
 Mattel's Fisher-Price will be making toys based on DreamWorks movies and television series, starting with Kung Fu Panda 2 and Penguins of Madagascar.
[Updated 2/10/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of February 7 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 2/10/2011]
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| Hasbro Debuts Elmo & Sesame Street Toys |
 Hasbro's Playskool brand will be releasing Sesame Street toys in 2011, including a fancy new interactive Elmo.
[Updated 2/10/2011]
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| Wood Toys of Disney-Pixar Cars |
 Toys'R'Us and Disney are releasing wood toys based on the Disney-Pixar Cars movie, with more to follow once Cars 2 is in theaters. (There are 11 images in the news item.)
[Updated 2/10/2011]
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| McFarlane: The Walking Dead Action Figures |
 McFarlane Toys will be making action figures based on The Walking Dead comic book and also based on the AMC television series.
[Updated 2/10/2011]
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| Diamond to Offer Digital Content via Comic Shops |
 Diamond Comics and iVerse are teaming up to offer digital content through comic book stores, with online retailers able to sell digital back issues and graphic novels.
[Updated 2/10/2011]
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| March 20: 11th Annual Joelanta Show |
The 2011 Joelanta convention will be held on March 20, 2011, with a special dinner on March 19th.
[Updated 2/09/2011]
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| Halo: Reach, Thor, Captain America, Exclusive Transformers at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several Shared Exclusive Transformers items, Halo: Reach action figures, Thundercats staction figures, Thor movie figures, Captain America movie figures, and more.
[Updated 2/09/2011]
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| More Justin Bieber Toys for 2011 |
 Just in case you didn't get enough Justin Bieber toys and dolls in 2010, there are more planned for 2011, including a tour bus/concert stage playset and a doll with hair you can comb.
[Updated 2/09/2011]
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| Stardoll Signs with Mattel |
 Stardoll and Mattel have signed a licensing agreement for Mattel to bring the Stardolls into the real world and out of their online-only existence.
[Updated 2/09/2011]
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| Living Dead Dolls Pre-Toy Fair Q&A |
Mezco's Damien Glonek answers a few questions for us about Living Dead Dolls before the 2011 American International Toy Fair.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Toys'R'Us Great Trade-In Event |
Toys'R'Us is again holding a 'Great Trade-In' Event to get recalled baby products out of circulation.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| US Toy Industry Grew 2% in 2010 |
Toy sales in the US grew 2% in 2010 over sales for 2009.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Cedar Point K'NEX Great Thrill Ride Build-Off |
K'NEX and the Cedar Point amusement park are teaming up to hold a competition for student groups - the goal is to build models of amusement park rides using K'NEX building sets.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Hasbro's Transformers Prime Q&A |
Hasbro held a special Q&A round, featuring their Transformers Prime series.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Hasbro GI Joe Renegades Q&A |
Hasbro held a special Q&A round, featuring their GI Joe Renegades animated series.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Mezco Releases 2011 Toy Fair Catalog |
Mezco is offering collectors a unique piece of Toy Fair - their print catalog for the 2011 American Internation Toy Fair.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Mattel Reports 2010 Financial Results |
 Mattel has reported their Fourth Quarter 2010 and Full-Year 2010 financial results.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Hasbro Reports 2010 Financial Results |
Hasbro has reported their Fourth Quarter 2010 and Full-Year 2010 financial results.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Dynamic Forces: New Avengers #1 Blank Variant Edition Comic Contest |
Dynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a New Avengers #1 Blank Variant Edition comic book with hand-drawn art on the front and back covers.
[Updated 2/08/2011]
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| Toy2R's NYC-QEE Toy Fair Preview Party |
 Toy2R is having a Toy Fair Preview Party on February 14 at Yoyamart in New York City.
[Updated 2/05/2011]
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| Toy2R's 5-inch Mini Qee Collection |
 Toy2R has unveiled their entire 5-inch mini Qee collection, including several new character shapes.
[Updated 2/04/2011]
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| Skelanimal Qees Artist Series Two |
 Toy2R is releasing a second batch of Skelanimals Qee figures designed by artists.
[Updated 2/04/2011]
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| Hot Toys Thor, Thundercats Lion-O, Usagi Yojimbo, Domo at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new action figures from Hot Toys (Thor!), a mega-scale Thundercats Lion-O action figure, a statue of Usagi Yojimbo, oodles of new DC Direct, and more.
[Updated 2/04/2011]
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| WB Summary: ThunderCats at Toy Fair 2011 |
 Warner Bros. Consumer Products has released a summary of their ThunderCats licensees, outlining what you can expect to see at Toy Fair 2011. (News item includes six pictures.)
[Updated 2/04/2011]
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| CustomCon 28: Enter by March 7 |
CustomCon 25 will be held from April 4 to 8, 2011, with an entry deadline of March 7.
[Updated 2/04/2011]
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| Toy2R's 36 Inch Qee Loves Green Bear |
 Toy2R is releasing a new giant version of their flocked green Qee Bear.
[Updated 2/03/2011]
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| DC Mini Mezitz Batman & Batmobile |
 Mezco will be releasing a Batmobile (with Batman) in their series of 2-inch Mezitz figures of DC characters.
[Updated 2/03/2011]
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| Living Dead Dolls 2012 Calendar |
 Mezco will be releasing a 2012 calendar featuring the Living Dead Dolls.
[Updated 2/03/2011]
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| DC Universe Mini Mezitz Series 1 |
 Mezco will be releasing 2-inch Mezitz figures of DC characters, including Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern.
[Updated 2/03/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of January 31 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 2/03/2011]
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| 2011 NYCC Expanded to Four Days |
The 2011 New York Comic Con will span four days instead of three - that's a preview night plus three full days.
[Updated 2/02/2011]
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| Celebrity Guests for C2E2 2011 |
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo has announced several new celebrity guests for the 2011 convention, including Jonathan Bernthal, Laurie Holden, Mark Sheppard, and Tahmoh Penikett.
[Updated 2/02/2011]
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| GI Joe 2011, Thor, Captain America, Bruce Lee, DCU Classics at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including GI Joe 2011 action figures, Thor movie action figures, Captain America movie action figures, DC Universe Classics action figures, and more.
[Updated 2/02/2011]
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| Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane Contest |
 Design a superhero character for the Stan Lee Foundation, and you could win a day with Todd McFarlane!
[Updated 2/01/2011]
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| Mezco's Thundercats Lion-O Mega-Scale Figure |
 Mezco has unveiled their large Thundercats Lion-O action figure.
[Updated 2/01/2011]
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| Thundercats Toys Preorders at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has new preorders listed for Bandai's Thundercats action figures.
[Updated 2/01/2011]
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| New 5" Kaiju Bossy Bear Figure |
 Toy2R is releasing a new version of Bossy Bear, this time he is Kaiju/Monster.
[Updated 2/01/2011]
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| Hasbro Transformers UK Toy Fair Press Pictures |
 Hasbro has released two Transformers press images from the UK Toy Fair.
[Updated 1/29/2011]
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| Hot Toys Indiana Jones, Michael Jackson, Green Hornet, Blackest Night at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new action figures from Hot Toys (Indiana Jones!), Michael Jackson collector figures, Green Hornet action figures, Blackest Night series 8, Enterbay's Ip Man figure, and more.
[Updated 1/28/2011]
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| RIP Clement Sauve of GI Joe: Renegades |
Hasbro has let us know that Clement Sauve, a GI Joe: Renegades character designer, has passed away.
[Updated 1/28/2011]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of January 24 |
Here's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.
[Updated 1/27/2011]
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| Blackest Night, Iron Man, GI Joe, MOTU Classics at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Blackest Night series 8 action figures, new Iron Man and GI Joe action figures for 2011, MOTU Classics action figures, Transformers, Dragon Age: Origin figures, and more.
[Updated 1/27/2011]
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| Hasbro: #59 on Fortune's 'Best Companies to Work For' List |
Hasbro has been named to Fortune's 2011 "Best Companies to Work For" list.
[Updated 1/25/2011]
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| Mattel: #69 on Fortune's 'Best Companies to Work For' List |
Mattel has been named to Fortune's 2011 "Best Companies to Work For" list.
[Updated 1/25/2011]
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