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Archive: March 1, 2008 to March 8, 2008

I Robot, Dark Shadows, BSG 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 Battlestar Galactica action figures, Dark Shadows action figures, I Robot busts, and more.


[Updated 3/01/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of February 25

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 3/01/2008]

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March 8: Revell Make 'N Take Day

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifOn March 8, 2008, young model makers can visit a participating hobby shop and make their own SnapTite Camaro Concept car model.


[Updated 3/01/2008]

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WoW, Marvel Legends, Minimates 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 Marvel Legends action figures, World of Warcraft items, Marvel and DC Minimates, and more.


[Updated 3/01/2008]

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Bif Bang Pow! Signs Dexter

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifBif Bang Pow! will be producing bobble heads and action figures based on the Dexter television show.


[Updated 3/02/2008]

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CustomCon 19 Nag: 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 3/02/2008]

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Clearance Sale 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, Iron Man movie figures, Star Wars action figures, and more.


[Updated 3/02/2008]

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Revell: Star Wars SnapTite Kits

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sw-rpg_tn.jpgRevell will be distributing SnapTite model kits based on Star Wars vehicles.


[Updated 3/02/2008]

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McFarlane's Halo 3 Now Available

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mctoys_tn.gifThe first series of Halo 3 action figures from McFarlane Toys is now in stores.


[Updated 3/02/2008]

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GI Joe Comic 2-packs, 21st Century at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock including GI Joe comic book 2-pack action figures, as well as new Elite Force and 21st Century items.


[Updated 3/02/2008]

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LEGO Sales at TRU & Tuesday Morning

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgToys'R'Us and Tuesday Morning stores are having sales on select LEGO items in March.


[Updated 3/02/2008]

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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 3/04/2008]

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RTM Joins Twitter

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0606_mino2_icon.jpgThe Raving Toy Maniac now has a page on Twitter, so you can follow along with our babblings there as well.


[Updated 3/05/2008]

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Smallville: Season 6 Trading Cards

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_smallville1_icon.jpgInkworks is releasing a series of trading cards based on the sixth season of the Smallville television series.


[Updated 3/06/2008]

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Second Annual LEGO Creativity Awards

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgKids ages 6 to 13 can enter (by May 23) to win $5,000 from LEGO.


[Updated 3/06/2008]

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DST E-Spectrum Number 63

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select has released a March 2008 edition of their E-Spectrum newsletter.


[Updated 3/06/2008]

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Night of the Living Dead Mego Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifEMCE Toys is releasing four action figures based on the 1968 Night of the Living Dead.


[Updated 3/06/2008]

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Star Wars, Hellboy 2, Jay & Silent Bob 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 stautes, a Jay & Silent Bob statue, a Hellboy 2 figure, and more.


[Updated 3/06/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of March 3

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 3/07/2008]

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New Movies Based on Hasbro Brands

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifUniversal Pictures has signed with Hasbro to produce four movies based on classic Hasbro games, such as Monopoly and Candy Land, and other brands such as Stretch Armstrong.


[Updated 3/07/2008]

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CustomCon 19 Deadline Looming

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 3/07/2008]

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Stargate SG-1, Halo 3, Minimates 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 Stargate SG-1 desert combat action figures, Halo 3 action figures, Marvel Minimates, and more.


[Updated 3/07/2008]

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eToys Sees Trends at 2008 Toy Fair

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/etoys_logo_tn.gifeToys has named green toys, activity toys, and tech toys as the top trends to come out of the 105th annual American International Toy Fair.


[Updated 3/07/2008]

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2008: LEGO's Year of Milestones

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgIn 2008, LEGO Group is celebrating several key anniversaries for their products.


[Updated 3/08/2008]

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TOKYOPOP Signs Hee Jung Park

http://www.toymania.com/logos/tokyopop_logo.jpgTOKYOPOP will be releasing four Hee Jung Park titles in 2008.


[Updated 3/08/2008]

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Gentle Giant Sale at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics is having a sale on select Gentle Giant busts and maquettes, and has launched their giveaway for March 2008.


[Updated 3/08/2008]

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