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Archive: April 9, 2008 to April 14, 2008

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 4/09/2008]

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CustomCon 19 Day Three

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc19/cc19buttonsm.jpgThe third day of CustomCon 19 is now online.


[Updated 4/09/2008]

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Skywarp & Thundercracker, GI Joe 25th 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 25th Anniversary GI Joe action figures, Skywarp & Thundercracker Transformers, and more.


[Updated 4/09/2008]

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GI Joe Price Increase

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/gijoe_logo_tn.gifRetail prices for single-carded GI Joe action figures have recently gone up. Here's why.


[Updated 4/10/2008]

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CustomCon 19 Day Four

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc19/cc19buttonsm.jpgThe fourth day of CustomCon 19 is now online.


[Updated 4/10/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of April 7

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 4/11/2008]

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TMNT, DC Trinity, Golden Fleece Kratos 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures, Trinity figures from DC Direct, the God of War Golden Fleece Kratos figure, and more.


[Updated 4/11/2008]

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CustomCon 19 Day Five

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc19/cc19buttonsm.jpgThe fifth day of CustomCon 19 is now online.


[Updated 4/11/2008]

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New Dates for New York Anime Festival

http://www.toymania.com/logos/nyanime.jpgThe 2008 New York Anime Festival will be held September 26th to 28th, NOT the 12th to 14th as was originally announced.


[Updated 4/12/2008]

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LOST, BTVS, Dark Shadows, Green Arrow 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 12-inch action figures of LOST's Jack Shepard and Dark Shadows' Barnabas Collins, a Tooned Up Willow state from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the deluxe collector figure of Green Arrow, and more.


[Updated 4/12/2008]

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April 2008 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to five questions about their GI Joe product lines.


[Updated 4/12/2008]

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Anime Center Stage at New York Comic Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe 2008 New York Comic Con has announced its panels and highlights for this year's anime programming at the convention.


[Updated 4/13/2008]

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Mezco: Cinema Of Fear Series 3

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_fear_icon.jpgMezco has announced four new action figures in their 7-inch Cinema of Fear series.


[Updated 4/13/2008]

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SW Models, Batman Dark Knight, Iron Man 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 several Star Wars model kits, Iron Man action figures and collectibles, Batman Dark Knight collectibles, Hellboy mini-busts, and more.


[Updated 4/13/2008]

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2008 G.I.R.L. Game Design Competition

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifSony Online Entertainment is holding a competition to help recruit more women into the field of video game production and design.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Americal Idol Toys at McDonald's

http://www.toymania.com/logos/happymeal_logo.jpgMcDonald's Restaurants are featuring American Idol-themed toys in their Happy Meals through May 8, 2008.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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15% Off Inventory 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 is also holding a 15% off clearance sale on most items.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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World of Warcraft Tauren Hunter Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_tauren_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new deluxe collector figure in their World of Warcraft series - Tauren Hunter: Brave Highmountain.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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The Spirit (Movie) 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_spirit_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new figure in their 1:6 scale deluxe collector series - a movie version of the Spirit.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Justice League International Series 1 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_jli1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a series of action figures based on the Justice League International. Series One includes Batman, Gnort, Black Canary, and Ice.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Green Lantern Box Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_gl1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced an action figure box set of Green Lanterns, including Hal Jordan, Tomar Re, Abin Sur, and a battle-damaged Manhunter. The set also includes a compilation comic book.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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The Dark Knight Batman Vinyl Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_kotomovie_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a vinyl statue of Batman from the Dark Knight movie.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Supergirl Vinyl Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_kotosg_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a vinyl statue of Supergirl.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Batman Vinyl Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_kotobm_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a vinyl statue of Batman.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Women of the DC Universe: Series 2: Jade Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_jade_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced that Jade is the latest addition to the second batch of busts based on the Women of the DC Universe.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Black Canary 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_canary_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new figure in their 1:6 scale deluxe collector series - the Black Canary.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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JLA Trophy Room: Bat-Cuffs Prop Replica

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_batcuffs_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new prop replica in the JLA Trophy Room series - the Bat-Cuffs.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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1966 Live Action TV Series Batmobile Replica

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_batcar_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a replica of the 1966 Barris Batmobile from the tv series.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Superman vs. Darkseid Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_dcd_smdstat_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a statue of Superman in battle with Darkseid.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: April 14

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe April 14, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Sulu & Gorn Retro Star Trek Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_sulu_icon.jpgDiamond Select has announced two more 'retro' Star Trek action figures: a Gorn and Mr. Sulu.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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Speed Racer: The Next Generation

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_speed_icon.jpgThe new animated Speed Racer series premieres on Nicktoons on May 2, 2008.


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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DST E-Spectrum Number 65

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


[Updated 4/14/2008]

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