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Archive: February 3, 2009 to February 11, 2009

Watchmen, Darkwing Duck, Jason Vorhees at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/ucNewspost-Iconwee.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including a new Jason action figure from the Friday the 13th film franchise, statues from many licenses, an action figure from Twilight, and more.


[Updated 2/03/2009]

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2010: Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgReed Exhibitions, the people behind the New York Comic Con, will be launching a similar show in Chicago in 2010. The Chicago show will be an April show and the New York Comic Con will move to the Fall.


[Updated 2/03/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Feb 2

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe February 2, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 2/03/2009]

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MillionairePlayboy.com Gets a New Design

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe guys over at MillionairePlayboy.com have spiffied things up, with a new look and easier navigation.


[Updated 2/03/2009]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 2/03/2009]

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CS Moore: Puppeteer Torso Statue Contest

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe CS Moore Studio has launched a new contest - the prize is a Puppeteer Torso Statue.


[Updated 2/03/2009]

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Hasbro Signs Sid the Science Kid

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro has signed a four-year deal to create toys and games based on the "Sid the Science Kid" preschool television show.


[Updated 2/04/2009]

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February 2009 Mattel Q&A (Round One)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgAnswers from Mattel to several questions about their toy product lines.


[Updated 2/04/2009]

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Mattel Reports 2008 Financial Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel has reported their Fourth Quarter 2008 and Full-Year 2008 financial results.


[Updated 2/04/2009]

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Freedom Ops Network Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_specops1_icon.jpgFreedom Ops Network is a new batch of action figures based on U.S. Special Forces.


[Updated 2/04/2009]

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Wacky Wobblers: Nodniks

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_nodniks1_icon.jpgFunko is launching a new genre of Wacky Wobblers - the Nodniks.


[Updated 2/04/2009]

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Mattel: Ghostbusters Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel plans to release two sizes of Ghostbusters action figures: 12-inch figures and 6-inch figures.


[Updated 2/05/2009]

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For Nintendo DS: LEGO Battles

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgA new LEGO video game will be available for Nintendo DS in summer 2009.


[Updated 2/05/2009]

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LEGO Castle Adventure Exhibit

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the first of 12 hosts to the LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit.


[Updated 2/05/2009]

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Pet Rocks at Toys'R'Us

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_petrocks_icon.jpgThe Pet Rocks fad from the 1970s will return in 2009, this time with characters and shapes.


[Updated 2/05/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of Feb 2

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThere have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.


[Updated 2/05/2009]

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DST E-Spectrum Number 73

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select has released a February 2009 edition of their E-Spectrum newsletter.


[Updated 2/05/2009]

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Post Your Area Reports on Twitter

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifWe've set up a special Twitter account for posting area reports about new toys.


[Updated 2/05/2009]

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Contest: Thor Legendary Scale Bust

http://www.toymania.com/contest/images/0209_thor_icon.jpgRTM is hosting a contest for a Thor Legendary Scale Bust from Sideshow Collectibles - enter by February 18th.


[Updated 2/06/2009]

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X-23, Red Sonja, Angel, BSG, Hellboy at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has a variety of new toys and collectibles in stock and available for pre-order, including the X-23 Comiquette, a statue of Red Sonja, an Angel statue from Bowen, Battlestar Galactica action figures, and more.


[Updated 2/06/2009]

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CPSC Issues Lead Limits Guidance

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has "issued guidance" to help people better understand the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.


[Updated 2/07/2009]

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CPSC Issues Phthalates Guidance

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has "issued guidance" to help people better understand the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.


[Updated 2/07/2009]

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GI Joe, Transformers, Gear of War at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including GI Joe Hall of Heroes action figures, a diorama from the upcoming Terminator film, and more.


[Updated 2/07/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Feb 9

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe February 9, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 2/10/2009]

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Hasbro Reports 2008 Financial Results

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro has reported their Fourth Quarter 2008 and Full-Year 2008 financial results.


[Updated 2/10/2009]

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Hot Toys Predator, Buffy, Lara Croft, New Gods at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/ucNewspost-Iconwee.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including New Gods action figures, the Hot Toys Predator 1:6 action figures, a Buffy maquette, Laura Croft Tonner dolls, and more.


[Updated 2/10/2009]

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MEGA Brands: Battle Strikers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifMEGA Brands is launching battling tops with magnets.


[Updated 2/10/2009]

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Chaotic Toys Coming from Spin Master

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/spinmaster_logo_tn.jpgSpin Master has signed the master toy license for the Chaotic property: expect to see action figures and other toys in late 2009.


[Updated 2/10/2009]

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Clearance Sale at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, such as the Watchmen movie merchandise, the Marvel Select Iron Man Stealth action figure, New Gods action figures from DC Direct, and more.


[Updated 2/10/2009]

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Jason Prototypes in Museum of the Moving Image

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_f13_icon.jpgMezco Toyz has donated two Friday the 13th Jason prototype action figures to the Museum of the Moving Image.


[Updated 2/10/2009]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 2/10/2009]

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago's Red Carpet Contest

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago is having a contest for younger LEGO fans.


[Updated 2/11/2009]

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CustomCon 22 Reminder: Enter by March 9

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/cc22button.jpgCustomCon 22 will be held from April 6 to 10, 2009, with an entry deadline of March 9.


[Updated 2/11/2009]

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Contest: Jason Vorhees Action Figure

http://www.toymania.com/contest/images/0209_jason13_icon.jpgRTM is hosting a contest for a Jason Vorhees action figure from Mezco Toyz - enter by February 18th.


[Updated 2/11/2009]

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