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Archive: March 11, 2008 to March 17, 2008

New Jersey Gets LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgA LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is set to open in Meadowlands Xanadu in New Jersey.


[Updated 3/11/2008]

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JAKKS to Make Taylor Swift Dolls

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jakksnews_tn.gifJAKKS Pacific has signed Taylor Swift - with plans to make fashion dolls, role-play accessories, and other related toys.


[Updated 3/11/2008]

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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 3/11/2008]

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Kotobukiya Marvel Panel at Wizard World LA

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifOn March 15, 2008, the Wizard World Los Angeles convention will host a panel with Kotobukiya to showcase the new Marvel products.


[Updated 3/12/2008]

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Chicagoland LEGO Junior Constructor Team Sought

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe LEGOLAND Discovery Centre near Chicago is looking for five young LEGO enthusiasts. Apply by April 15, 2008.


[Updated 3/12/2008]

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1:24 Infrared Remote Control Scopedog Turbo Custom

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato is releasing a new way to enjoy your Scopedog - via remote control!


[Updated 3/12/2008]

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Yamato: Color Variants of Arisa & Kanu

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA is releasing two color variants of their more popular anime figures.


[Updated 3/12/2008]

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Scopedog 'Red Shoulder Document' Odon Sets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA has opened direct pre-orders for new Scopedog sets.


[Updated 3/12/2008]

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ML Variants, Batman Dark Knight 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 Batman movie items, Marvel Legends variant action figures, Robotech and Voltron from Toynami, and more.


[Updated 3/13/2008]

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March 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 3/13/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of March 10

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 3/14/2008]

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March 2008 Mattel Q&A

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


[Updated 3/14/2008]

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Gentle Giant Sale Extended 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 3/15/2008]

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NYCC Adds VIP Packages

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe New York Comic Con has introduced new ticket options for the 2008 show: a VIP Package and Ultimate Experience tickets.


[Updated 3/15/2008]

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LEGOLAND California Launches Land of Adventure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGOLAND California has added a new area to their theme park. Land of Adventure features several new rides and a "1920s Egypt" theme.


[Updated 3/15/2008]

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Star Trek, Dark Knight, DC Direct 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 DC Direct action figures, Metal Gear Solid action figures, Minimates, and more.


[Updated 3/15/2008]

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Four Horsemen Anitherian Nine Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_nine_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have a new update on the status of the action figures from their 2007 FANtastic Exclusive project.


[Updated 3/16/2008]

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Dynamite: Buck Rogers Comics & More

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dynamite_logo.jpgDynamite Entertainment is launching a new comic book series based on Buck Rogers. Their license also includes rights to create comics-based collectibles such as action figures and trading cards.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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Star Wars Chubbies, Hulk, Batman Dark Knight 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, Batman Dark Knight collectibles from DC Direct, Hulk movie figures and Super Hero Squad figures, and more.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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JLA Trophy Room: Bat-Signal Prop Replica

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_trophy_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new entry into their JLA Trophy Room prop replica collection.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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The Dark Knight The Joker Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tdkjstat_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a statue of the Joker in their The Dark Knight movie series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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The Dark Knight Batman Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tdkbatbust_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a bust of Batman in their The Dark Knight movie series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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The Dark Knight The Joker 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tdkjdelstat_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new figure in their deluxe collector series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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The Dark Knight Batman 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tdkbatfig_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new figure in their deluxe collector series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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The Dark Knight Batman Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tdkstat_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new Batman statue in their The Dark Knight movie series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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The Dark Knight The Joker Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tdkjbust_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a bust of the Joker in their The Dark Knight movie series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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The Dark Knight Grappling Launcher Prop Replica

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tdkgun_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new prop replica in their The Dark Knight movie series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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The Dark Knight Batarangs Prop Replica

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_batar_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new prop replica in their The Dark Knight movie series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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Batman Black & White: Special Edition: Batman: Gotham Knight Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_bwgoth_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new statue in their Batman Black & White series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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Batman Black & White: Jim Aparo

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_bwaparo_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new statue in their Batman Black & White series.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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Vertigo Tarot Deck Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tarot_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a 20th anniversary Vertigo Tarot Deck Set.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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Wonder Woman 1:4 Scale Museum Quality Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_wwstat_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a Wonder Woman statue to be released in November 2008.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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DC Direct Batman & Wonder Woman Posters

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_poster1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced two new posters to be released in November 2008.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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World of Warcraft Series 3 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_wow1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a third series of World of Warcraft action figures.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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Superman/Batman Series 6 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_smbm1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a sixth series of Superman/Batman action figures, including Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and Despero.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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Marvel Movies to Air on FX

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifMarvel and FX have signed a deal for FX to air five of Marvel's self-produced movies, including Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk.


[Updated 3/17/2008]

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