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Archive: Febuary 24, 2008 to February 28, 2008

Toy Fair Preorders, Star Trek, NECA, Cthulhu 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, and including many new Star Trek items, Marvel Minimates, Indiana Jones from Sideshow, and more.


[Updated 2/24/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of February 18

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 2/24/2008]

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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 2/24/2008]

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Master Replicas, Super Hero Squad, Peanuts at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/urbancollector.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars from Master Replicas, Marvel Super Hero Squad, Charlie Brown VCDs, and more.


[Updated 2/25/2008]

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NYCC Adds Joe Simon & Joe Kubert

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgNew York Comic Con has added Joe Simon and Joe Kubert as Guest of Honor to the 2008 event.


[Updated 2/25/2008]

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LEGO Group Announces Growth in 2007

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe LEGO Group has announced that 2007 was a good year for them in terms of sales growth.


[Updated 2/25/2008]

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Resident Evil, Marvel Minimates, Hellboy 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 Resident Evil action figures, Hellboy rotocast action figures, Marvel Minimates, and more.


[Updated 2/25/2008]

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CustomCon 19 Reminder: Enter by March 10

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc19/cc19buttonsm.jpgA reminder that CustomCon 19 will be held from April 7 to 11, 2008, with an entry deadline of March 10.


[Updated 2/25/2008]

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Target Coupon: $5 off $25 Toy Purchase

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifIf you have access to a printer, you can save $5 on your next toy purchase of $25 or more at Target stores.


[Updated 2/25/2008]

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Toy Fair Pre-Orders at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new Star Wars and Marvel items, DC Direct action figures, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures and more.


[Updated 2/25/2008]

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2008 New York Anime Festival Dates

http://www.toymania.com/logos/nyanime.jpgThe 2008 New York Anime Festival will be held September 12 to 14.


[Updated 2/25/2008]

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1:15 Bubblegum Crisis Motoslave with Priss

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato is releasing a 1:15 scale transformable Motoslave (with Priss action figure) from Bubblegum Crisis.


[Updated 2/26/2008]

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DC Direct, Transformers, SW, Harry Potter 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, and including many new DC Direct items, Transformers, Star Wars action figures, and more.


[Updated 2/26/2008]

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Diane Kamahele Memorial Auctions

http://www.toymania.com/logos/sideshow_logo.jpgSideshow Collectibles has announced that they are holding several eBay auctions to raise funds for the Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund.


[Updated 2/26/2008]

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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 2/26/2008]

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February 2008 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A (Part One)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to three questions about their Star Wars product lines.


[Updated 2/27/2008]

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JLA Build-A-Scene Statue: Part 3

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_jla1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a third piece in their statue series in which the pieces combine to create a large diorama.


[Updated 2/27/2008]

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Superman's Cape & Belt Prop Replica Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_cape1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new entry into their JLA Trophy Room prop replica collection.


[Updated 2/27/2008]

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The Joker 1:2 Scale Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_joker_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a second half-scale mixed-media bust.


[Updated 2/27/2008]

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Green Lantern Corps 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_gl_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new deluxe collector figure, this one with four different heads so that you can display him as the Green Lantern of your choice.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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Mezco Toyz Heroes Contest

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/mezrdogslogo.gifMezco Toyz has teamed with The-OWI.com for a Heroes action figure contest.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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Star Wars, Marvel Legends Mighty Muggs, Halo Kubricks at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/urbancollector.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars Chubby sets and Kustomz, Halo Kubricks, a Hellboy rotocast figure, and more.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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Women of the DC Universe: Series 2: Huntress Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_huntress_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new bust in their second series of busts based on female characters.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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Ame-Comi: Donna Troy PVC Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_troy_icon.jpgDC Direct has added a new character to their series of PVC statues based on popular female characters.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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Ame-Comi: Zatanna PVC Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_zatanna_icon.jpgDC Direct has added a new character to their series of PVC statues based on popular female characters.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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Batman: The Long Halloween Collector Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_bmlh1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a box set with action figures of Batman and the Joker, along with the comic book that the figures depict.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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Secret Files Series 3: Batman Rogues Gallery 2

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dcd_sf1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a series of action figures based on the art of Brian Bolland. The figures include Batman, the Joker, Poison Ivy, and Two-Face.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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Hobby-Lobby's Pink Fighter Jets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifA factory error turns into a good thing for charity - Hobby-Lobby's pink fighter jets will help raise funds to help fight cancer.


[Updated 2/28/2008]

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