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Archive: April 1, 2009 to April 17, 2009

Fantastic Exclusive Final Face-Off

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0309_faceoff_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have launched the next round of voting for the FANtastic Exclusive project - go vote now for your favorite character if you would like to see it made into an action figure.


[Updated 4/01/2009]

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Masters of the Universe Classics Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0309_motu_icon.jpgNew pictures of Masters of the Universe Classics action figures from Mattel. (There are 26 images on the page.)


[Updated 4/01/2009]

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GI Joe Hall of Heroes, Sports Picks, DCUC 7 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 the 7th wave of DC Universe Classics action figures, GI Joe Hall of Heroes action figures, and more.


[Updated 4/01/2009]

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Mezco Mez-Itz Charity Auction

http://www.toymania.com/logos/mezco_logo.jpgAt the 2009 FX Show, artists will customize blank Mez-Itz figures to be auctioned off to benefit the American Cancer Society.


[Updated 4/01/2009]

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Starbuck Mini Bust, Green Lantern Statue 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 busts and statues from DC Direct, a Battlestar Galactica Starbuck mini bust, Marvel statues from Bowen, and more.


[Updated 4/03/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of March 29

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 4/03/2009]

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CustomCon 22 Day One

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/cc22button.jpgThe first day of CustomCon 22 is now online.


[Updated 4/05/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: April 6

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe April 6, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 4/06/2009]

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CustomCon 22 Day Two

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/cc22button.jpgThe second day of CustomCon 22 is now online.


[Updated 4/06/2009]

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Clearance, DCUC, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek 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 Star Trek role play toys, DC Universe Classics action figures, Planet of the Apes retro-style figures, and more.


[Updated 4/06/2009]

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FANtastic Exclusive 4 Champion Crowned

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0409_raven_icon.jpgThe votes are in, and there is a winning character in the FANtastic Exclusive 4 project.


[Updated 4/07/2009]

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CustomCon 22 Day Three

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/cc22button.jpgThe third day of CustomCon 22 is now online.


[Updated 4/08/2009]

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CustomCon 22 Day Four

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/cc22button.jpgThe fourth day of CustomCon 22 is now online.


[Updated 4/08/2009]

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Koolby, Spirit Comic Minimates, Ame-Comi Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy 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 the Ame-Comi Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy figures, new Koolby and Friends mini figures, comic book version Minimates of The Spirit, and more.


[Updated 4/10/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of April 6

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 4/10/2009]

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Free Fisher-Price Precious Places DVD

http://www.toymania.com/logos/mattelbrands.jpgFisher-Price is offering a free DVD featuring an episode of Precious Places - you can sign up online.


[Updated 4/10/2009]

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CustomCon 22 Day Five

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/cc22button.jpgThe fifth day of CustomCon 22 is now online.


[Updated 4/10/2009]

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Hot Toys Iron Man Mark III, SG1 Teal'c Maquette, 1:6 Zatanna, Jungle Girl Statue 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 the Hot Toys Iron Man Mark III 1:6 action figure, the 1:6 scale Zatanna figure from DC Direct, the SG1 animated Teal'c Maquette, a statue of Jungle Girl, and more.


[Updated 4/10/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: April 13

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe April 13, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 4/13/2009]

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Hasbro Titles Coming to DVD

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro's animated Transformers and GI Joe series will be coming to DVD, along with a My Little Pony Direct-to-DVD release.


[Updated 4/14/2009]

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Clearance, Napoleon Civil War Cannon, Carnage Bust, Marge Simpson Bust 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 12-pounder Napoleon Civil War Cannon, a Legendary Scale Carnage bust, a Marge Simpson bust, and more.


[Updated 4/14/2009]

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Terminator 2 Toys From Diamond Select

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0409_tmm_icon.jpgDiamond Select will be releasing Minimates and Ultimate Quarter Scale figures from Terminator 2: Judgment Day.


[Updated 4/14/2009]

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Bandai Coupon: Save $2 on Power Rangers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifBandai has a printable coupon valid through April 19, 2009, for two dollars off your next Power Rangers purchase.


[Updated 4/14/2009]

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Star Trek, Marvel Pint Glasses, DC Belt Buckles 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 belt buckles, Marvel pint glasses, Star Trek movie toys, a Star Trek Deep Space Nine action figure 2-pack, and more.


[Updated 4/17/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of April 13

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 4/17/2009]

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G.I. Joe: Resolute Animated Series

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro's new animated GI Joe series will be airing on Adult Swim in addition to being available online.


[Updated 4/17/2009]

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