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Archive: June 18, 2006 to June 21, 2006

Upper Deck Launches Vinyl 'LeBrons'

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0606_lebron_icon.jpgUpper Deck is releasing limited edition urban vinyl figures based on "The LeBrons" characters from the Nike ads.


[Updated 6/18/2006]

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Comic-Con Exclusives Pre-Orders at Corner Store Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/af_csc_balrog125.gifOnline retailer Corner Store Comics is now taking pre-orders for nearly all of the exclusive items to be offered at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International convention.


[Updated 6/18/2006]

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Ty's ShaqBear: the Beanie Baby

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0606_shaq_icon.jpgShaquille O'Neal has already been an action figure, but now Ty is releasing him in Beanie Baby format.


[Updated 6/18/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: June 19

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe June 19, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 6/19/2006]

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25% Off Sale at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com is again holding a 25% off sale. The sale ends on June 22nd.


[Updated 6/19/2006]

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DC Direct Feb 2007 Posters

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced four new posters which will be in comic book stores in February 2007.


[Updated 6/19/2006]

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JLA Cover to Cover Statue: Superman

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0606_dcd_supes_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new statue series in their "Cover to Cover" concept, this time around using JLA covers.


[Updated 6/19/2006]

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Shazam! 13" Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0606_dcd_shazam_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new 13-inch deluxe collector figure, to be available in February 2007.


[Updated 6/19/2006]

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Justice League (Alex Ross) Series 5 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0606_dcd_justice1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a fifth series of Alex Ross Justice League action figures, to be available in February 2007. This series has Green Arrow, Lex Luthor, Red Tornado, Martian Manhunter, and Brainiac.


[Updated 6/19/2006]

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Superman/Batman Series 3: Public Enemies 2 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0606_dcd_pe1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced another series of action figures based on the art of Ed McGuinness, to be available in February 2007. This series has Steel (Natasha Irons), Future Superman, Nightwing, Armored Lex Luthor, and Hawkman.


[Updated 6/20/2006]

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SW, Transformers at Action-HQ.com

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/AHQemblem.gifAction-HQ.com has many new action figures and related toys in stock, including many new Star Wars, Superman, Transformers, Evangelion, Kubricks, and more.


[Updated 6/20/2006]

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Top Previews Sales from May 2006

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diamond_tn.jpgThe top ten games, toys, and miscellaneous merchandise sold in May 2006 and which were ordered through Previews.


[Updated 6/20/2006]

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DST Brings BarBara Luna to SDCC

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select Toys has announced another Star Trek guest for their booth at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con: BarBara Luna, who played Marlena Moreau.


[Updated 6/20/2006]

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Studio Scale Enterprise, BTVS at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several versions of the Studio Scale NCC-1701 USS Enterprise, the 12-inch Darth Maul action figure, and many Buffy the Vampire Slayer items.


[Updated 6/20/2006]

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JAKKS Pacific: Pokemon Master Toy License

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jakksnews_tn.gifPokemon USA has signed a deal to grant JAKKS Pacific the master toy license for the Pokemon brand.


[Updated 6/20/2006]

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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 6/20/2006]

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Contest: Zero Edition Marvel Milestones Death of Phoenix Statue

http://www.toymania.com/contest/images/0606_dofp_icon.jpgRTM is hosting a contest for a Marvel Milestones Death of Phoenix Statue - enter by July 25th.


[Updated 6/20/2006]

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LEGO at Licensing Show

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe LEGO Group has announced expanded partnerships at the 2006 Licensing Show, including Kellogg's fruit snacks shaped like LEGO bricks.


[Updated 6/21/2006]

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Yamato USA Shipping Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA is now shipping several of their Story! Image! Figure! Collection figures, including Ultimate Muscle, Ping Pong Club, and Excel Saga.


[Updated 6/21/2006]

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