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Archive: March 2, 2009 to March 13, 2009

February 2009 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A

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


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn DVD

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgBIONICLE: The Legend Reborn will be released direct-to-DVD in Fall 2009.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Enterbay Figures, Storm Shadow, Dutch 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 many new action figures from Enterbay, a 12-inch Storm Shadow action figure, the Hot Toys Dutch figure from Predator, and more.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: March 2

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


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Spectacular Spider-Man Happy Meals

http://www.toymania.com/logos/happymeal_logo.jpgMcDonald's restaurants are offering Spider-Man toys in their Happy Meals through March 26th, 2009.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Star Wars: Top Toy License of 2008

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sw-rpg_tn.jpgStar Wars was the top toy license of 2008, with US retail sales of over $450 million.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Hasbro Extends Marvel Through 2017

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro and Marvel have extended their licensing agreement through 2017, with Hasbro also gaining a few more toy and game rights.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Coraline, Watchmen, Twilight, Lando 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 tons of Watchmen movie items, Coraline movie items, Twilight movie items, a 12-inch Lando Calrissian action figure, and more.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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TIA 2009 Toy of the Year Awards

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe Toy Industry Association has announced the 2009 "Toy of the Year" awards.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Mattel Signs James Cameron's Avatar

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel will be the master toy licensee for the James Cameron film Avatar.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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LEGO Signs Disney Deal

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe LEGO Group will begin releasing Disney-themed construction sets in 2010 - starting with Cars, Toy Story, and Prince of Persia.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Toys For Tots Literacy Program

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifMarch is National March into Literacy Month, with the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation raising funds to help children get access to books.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Rock Rocket: Online LEGO Power Miners Game

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe LEGO Power Miners web site has a new online game featuring rock monsters.


[Updated 3/02/2009]

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Gentle Giant Collection of the Month

http://www.toymania.com/features/images/gglogoicon.gifIf you collect Gentle Giant items and would like to try for free stuff, here's a new place to do it.


[Updated 3/03/2009]

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Clone Wars Jabba The Hutt Battle Pack

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0309_jabba_icon.jpgHasbro is clarifying that the Star Wars Clone Wars Jabba The Hutt Battle Pack will not come with the Weequay action figure.


[Updated 3/03/2009]

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TRU-Exclusive Watchmen Rorschach Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/trulogo_tn.jpgToys'R'Us is carrying an exclusive version of the Rorschach action figure from Watchmen.


[Updated 3/04/2009]

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March 15: Kinokuniya's Anime Day

http://www.toymania.com/logos/nyanime.jpgThe New York Anime Festival is a partner in the Kinokuniya's Anime Day on March 15th.


[Updated 3/04/2009]

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Marvel Select Iron Cap, Graphic Novels 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 an exclusive Marvel Select action figure, graphic novels, Transformers, and more.


[Updated 3/06/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of March 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 3/07/2009]

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TRU-Exclusive Rorschach Figure Image

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0309_truwm_icon.jpgToys'R'Us is carrying an exclusive version of the Rorschach action figure from Watchmen.


[Updated 3/07/2009]

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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 3/07/2009]

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Aliens/Predator Super Deformed Figures, Bowen 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 many new busts and statues from Bowen, Aliens/Predator Super Deformed figures, graphic novels, and more.


[Updated 3/10/2009]

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May 17: JOElanta 2009

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe 2009 JOElanta convention will be held on May 17th at the Marriott Century Center in Atlanta, Georgia.


[Updated 3/10/2009]

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2009 Monopoly National Championship Tournament

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgThe 2009 Monopoly National Championship Tournament will be held on April 15th.


[Updated 3/10/2009]

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Watchmen Kubrick & Bearbrick, GI Joe Mighty Muggs 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 tons of Watchmen movie items, GI Joe Mighty Muggs, Marvel Mighty Muggs, the Hot Toys Joker 1/6 Scale Figure, and more.


[Updated 3/10/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: March 10

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe March 10, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 3/11/2009]

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Star Wars Wacky Wobblers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0309_funko1_icon.jpgFunko has announced two new Star Wars Wacky Wobblers: Admiral Ackbar and Emperor Palpatine.


[Updated 3/12/2009]

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Goth Cheshire Cat Vinyl Toy

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0309_cat1_icon.jpgSpan of Sunset is releasing a new color theme for their Cheshire Cat vinyl toy.


[Updated 3/12/2009]

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Marvel Wacky Wobblers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0309_funko3_icon.jpgFunko has announced two new Marvel Wacky Wobblers: Dr. Doom and Red Skull.


[Updated 3/12/2009]

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DC Universe Series 9 Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0309_dcu1_icon.jpgMattel has shared a few images of the DC Universe Series 9 action figures (the Chemo Collect and Connect wave), along with an update on a few other things.


[Updated 3/12/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of March 9

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 3/13/2009]

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Diamond Select Star Trek Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select has released a new batch of questions and answers, but this time it is all about Star Trek.


[Updated 3/13/2009]

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