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Archive: May 1, 2008 to May 7, 2008

Indiana Jones at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com has a variety of Indiana Jones action figures available, including 3-3/4" and 12" figures.


[Updated 5/01/2008]

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Disney's WALL-E & Tinker Bell Robotic Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0508_walle_icon.jpgDisney has teamed with WowWee and Thinkway Toys to release robotic toys based on their WALL-E and Tinker Bell characters.


[Updated 5/01/2008]

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Nickelodeon Terrarium Kits

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0508_nickplant_icon.jpgDuneCraft is releasing several plant kits based on Nickelodeon characters such as Dora, Diego, and Spongebob.


[Updated 5/01/2008]

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Stargate Atlantis Series 3 Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0508_sg1_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys has announced a third series of action figures based on the Stargate Atlantis tv series.


[Updated 5/01/2008]

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New Gods, Hulk, Artfx Statues, SW Kustomz 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 New Gods action figures from DC Direct, Jack Sparrow and Master Chief statues from Artfx, tons of Hulk movie goodies, and more.


[Updated 5/02/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of April 28

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 5/03/2008]

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PlanToys: How to Buy a Green Toy

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_plantoys_icon.jpgPlanToys has some tips to offer when purchasing green toys. Handily, they also have been making eco-friendly toys since 1981.


[Updated 5/03/2008]

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Iron Man, Thor Hammer, Predator, Smallville 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 oodles of Iron Man collectibles, a replica of Thor's Hammer, Smallville action figures, and more. They have also announced their giveaway for May.


[Updated 5/03/2008]

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Heroes: Future Hiro Action Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0508_sdhiro_icon.jpgMezco has announced that the "Future Hiro" action figure from their Heroes series will be available at summer conventions and also through their Mezco Direct web site.


[Updated 5/03/2008]

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Indiana Jones Toy Mail-in Offers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifThe Indiana Jones action figures from Hasbro have mail-in offers on them - find out what you need to save up to get the main-in toys.


[Updated 5/03/2008]

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15% Off 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, including Transformers, Indiana Jones, Iron Man, and more.


[Updated 5/03/2008]

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Wrestlers at Wizard World Philadelphia

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wwphilly.jpgWizard Entertainment has announced several wrestling legends and superstars who are appearing at the 2008 Wizard World Philadelphia convention.


[Updated 5/05/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: May 5

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe May 5, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 5/05/2008]

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SW Super Deformed Plush, 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 Star Wars plush toys, Battlestar Galactica statues and model kits, DC Direct action figures, and more.


[Updated 5/05/2008]

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Avengers #1 Minimates Box Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0508_mma1_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys is releasing a box set of Marvel Minimates depicting four of the original Avengers: Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Wasp, and Ant-Man.


[Updated 5/06/2008]

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May 2008 Mattel Q&A (Round 1)

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


[Updated 5/06/2008]

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Narnia: Price Caspian Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0508_narnia_icon.jpgDisney has released a summary of the toys for the film "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."


[Updated 5/06/2008]

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Kung Fu Panda Plush at Kohl's

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifKohl's stores are carrying Kung Fu Panda plush toys with a movie storybook. Proceeds benefit the Kohl's Cares for Kids program.


[Updated 5/06/2008]

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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 5/06/2008]

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New GI Joes at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com has new GI Joe action figures in stock, including store-exclusive Senior Ranking Officer 3-packs.


[Updated 5/07/2008]

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May 8: Clone Wars Trailer

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sw-rpg_tn.jpgOn May 8, 2008, the first theatrical trailer for Star Wars: the Clone Wars will air on Turner Networks and will also be available online.


[Updated 5/07/2008]

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Ben 10 Alien Force: Game Creator

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifThe Cartoon Network has launched a build-a-game feature on their Ben 10 web site - fans can create their own Ben 10 action adventure game.


[Updated 5/07/2008]

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