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Archive: March 19, 2008 to March 31, 2008

Metal Gear, TF's, DC Direct, BSG, Minimates 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, Marvel movie Minimates, Metal Gear Solid action figures, and more.


[Updated 3/19/2008]

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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 3/19/2008]

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DC HeroClix: Crisis Sells Out

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has announced that they have sold out of their DC HeroClix: Crisis inventory.


[Updated 3/19/2008]

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Bandai's Ben 10 Sweepstakes

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifBandai America is holding a Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Hangout Sweepstakes - enter by April 10, 2008.


[Updated 3/19/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of March 17

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 3/21/2008]

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March 2008 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A (Part Two)

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


[Updated 3/21/2008]

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Wolverine & Iron Man on Nicktoons

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_marvelnick_icon.jpgIn 2009, Nicktoons will be airing two Marvel cartoon series: "Iron Man: the Animated Series" and "Wolverine and the X-Men."


[Updated 3/21/2008]

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Star Wars, Iron Man, Hellboy, 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 maquettes, Batman Dark Knight collectibles from DC Direct, Hellboy 2 busts, and more.


[Updated 3/22/2008]

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Bakugan Battle Brawlers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_spin_icon.jpgSpin Master Toys is launching a Bakugan Battle Training Tour in the US in April 2008.


[Updated 3/22/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: March 20

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe March 20, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 3/22/2008]

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Cult Classics, Alien, Planet of the Apes 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 Cult Classics action figures, Alien statues, Planet of the Apes retro figures, and more.


[Updated 3/22/2008]

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Mezco's 2008 NYCC Exclusives

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_jason_icon.jpgMezco Toyz has announced two exclusive items for the 2008 New York Comic Con: a 10-inch Jason figure and a 9-inch Notorious B.I.G. figure.


[Updated 3/22/2008]

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GN-U DOU: Galaxy Cyclone Braiger

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe first figure in a new series from Yamato is Braiger from Galaxy Cyclone Braiger.


[Updated 3/22/2008]

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DST E-Spectrum Number 64

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


[Updated 3/22/2008]

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TANDEM TWIN Animal Girls: Dog Annerose

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA is offering an online special on their latest TANDEM TWIN release - Dog Annerose.


[Updated 3/22/2008]

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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 an exclusive Halo 3 Violet CQB Spartan figure, anime girls, Transformers, and more.


[Updated 3/24/2008]

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WWE to Launch Kids Magazine

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe WWE is launching a magazine aimed at 6-14 year-olds.


[Updated 3/25/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: March 24

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe March 24, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 3/25/2008]

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Hugh Jackman's Nowhere Man Comic

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifHugh Jackman is creating a comic book series for Virgin Comics.


[Updated 3/25/2008]

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NYCC to Honor Stan Lee

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe New York Comic Con will be presenting Stan Lee with the first-ever New York Comics Legend Award.


[Updated 3/25/2008]

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Speed Racer: Chronicles of the Racer

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifIDW Publishing is releasing a new Speed Racer trade paperback in April 2008.


[Updated 3/25/2008]

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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 3/25/2008]

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Gentle Giant New York Comic Con Update

http://www.toymania.com/features/images/gglogoicon.gifA summary from Gentle Giant of their 2008 NYCC exclusives and booth schedule.


[Updated 3/27/2008]

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Adult Swim, Batman Dark Knight, Battlestar Galactica 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 Adult Swim mini-figures, Batman Dark Knight collectibles, Battlestar Galactica action figures, and more.


[Updated 3/28/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of March 24

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 3/28/2008]

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Xbox 360 Content Creation Challenge

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifDisruptive Media Publishers is holding a contest for Xbox 360 users to submit their original artwork - the winning designs will be available to other users as Marketplace downloads.


[Updated 3/28/2008]

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Galadriel, Heroes Replica, Hellboy 2 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 a replica of Hiro's sword from Heroes, Galadriel premium format figure, busts from Hellboy 2, Stargate action figures, and more.


[Updated 3/28/2008]

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Dynamic Forces Skrull Invasion

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dfskrull_icon.jpgDynamic Forces is offering a variant cover to Marvel's "Secret Invasion" #1 comic book.


[Updated 3/28/2008]

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March 29: National Baseball Card Day

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_mlb2_icon.jpgSpecial packs of baseball cards will be given away at Toys'R'Us stores and hobby shops to celebrate the second annual National Baseball Card Day.


[Updated 3/28/2008]

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Stargate Atlantis, AvP, Gears of War 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 Atlantis action figures, Gears of War action figures and merchandise, Aliens vs. Predator action figures, and more.


[Updated 3/28/2008]

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Special Week of Ben 10 Exclusives

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifThe Cartoon Network will feature a special week of Ben 10 programming the week of April 13 to 18, 2008.


[Updated 3/31/2008]

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Trivial Pursuit: America Plays

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro has acquired the game Trivial Pursuit, with a television game show to air in September 2008.


[Updated 3/31/2008]

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JAKKS Pacific: American Gladiators

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jakksnews_tn.gifJAKKS Pacific has signed the master toy license to create toys (including action figures) based on the classic American Gladiators as well as the new incarnation of the show.


[Updated 3/31/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: March 31

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe March 31, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 3/31/2008]

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Toys'R'Us Goes Green

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/trulogo_tn.jpgToys'R'Us is launching an exclusive line of eco-friendly toys, including plush toys and dolls and wooden toys.


[Updated 3/31/2008]

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Reebok: Marvel Kids Shoes

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_marvelshoe_icon.jpgReebok will be making kids shoes based on Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, to be sold exclusively at Foot Locker stores.


[Updated 3/31/2008]

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