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Archive: June 25, 2008 to July 5, 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 6/25/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: June 23

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe June 23, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 6/25/2008]

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Yamato: Fantasy Figure Gallery Akira

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA is launching a new product line: Fantasy Figure Gallery, starting with a PVC statue based on art by Dorian Cleavenger.


[Updated 6/25/2008]

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SDCC Exclusive Cylon Action Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_cylon_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys has announced an exclusive Battlestar Galactica action figure available at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 6/26/2008]

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Living Dead Dolls: Captain Spaulding

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_clown_icon.jpgMezco is adding a new film character to their Living Dead Dolls Present Series.


[Updated 6/26/2008]

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DST's SDCC Blood Drive Exclusive Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_blood_icon.jpgDiamond Select is once again donating an exclusive action figure to the annual Blood Drive at the San Diego Comic-Con; this time it is a Chief Tyrol from Battlestar Galactica.


[Updated 6/26/2008]

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World of Warcraft, Boba Fett, 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 DC Unlimited World of Warcraft action figures, a Boba Fett vinyl statue, Gears of War action figures, and more.


[Updated 6/27/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of June 23

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 6/27/2008]

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G.I. Joe Hall of Heroes Announced

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/gijoe_logo_tn.gifHasbro has released the results of the online GI Joe Hall of Heroes voting.


[Updated 6/28/2008]

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July 7: Pokemon at Burger King

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/roundbklogo.gifFrom July 7 to August 3, 2008, Burger King will be offering Pokemon trading card game cards and accessories in their Kids Meals.


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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SW Emperor Maquette, Hulk & Indy ArtFX, FFG Akira 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 the Fantasy Figure Gallery Akira, Incredible Hulk and Indiana Jones statues from ArtFX, the Emperor Maquette from Gentle Giant, and more.


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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June 2008 Mattel Q&A (Round 3)

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


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: June 30

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe June 30, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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Lara Croft Tonner Character Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_lara_icon.jpgTonner Doll Company will be releasing a Tonner Character Figure of Lara Croft from her Legend video game.


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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Hellboy, Saw Puppet, Alien, Predator 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 life-size Hellboy bust, a vinyl Saw puppet, collectibles based on Aliens and Predators, and more.


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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McFarlane: Guitar Hero Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_ghero_icon.jpgMcFarlane Toys will be releasing action figures based on the Guitar Hero video game.


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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Living Dead Doll Charity Auction

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_kldd_icon.jpgMezco Toyz has donated a rare Living Dead Doll to a charity auction to raise funds for bulldog rescues.


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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Best Buy-Exclusive South Park Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0408_spcart_icon.jpgBest Buy is offering two exclusive action figures from Mezco's South Park series: Motorcycle Cop Cartman and Frozen Kenny.


[Updated 6/30/2008]

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GI Joe COBRA Desert & Arctic Assault Squads 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 GI Joe action figure sets, several flavors of Transformers, Batman: Dark Knight collectibles, and more.


[Updated 7/01/2008]

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July 26: Star Wars: The Clone Wars Toys at TRU

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_tru1_icon.jpgOver 225 Toys'R'Us stores will be open at midnight on July 26 to celebrate the launch of the Star Wars: the Clone Wars toy bonanza.


[Updated 7/01/2008]

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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 7/01/2008]

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Target Issues Statement about Coupon

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifTarget has released an official explanation about what happened with the $5 off $25 toy purchase coupon.


[Updated 7/02/2008]

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World Cosplay Returns to NYAF

http://www.toymania.com/logos/nyanime.jpgThe New York Anime Festival is once again teaming with the World Cosplay Summit - so the NYAF will be a preliminary round once again.


[Updated 7/02/2008]

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Hasbro's Marvel Q&A

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


[Updated 7/02/2008]

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Star Wars Legacy Collection Millennium Falcon

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_falcon1_icon.jpgHasbro has released more details of the new version of the Millennium Falcon.


[Updated 7/02/2008]

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Wave 10 GI Joe 25th, Transformers Animated 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 GI Joe action figure sets, several flavors of Transformers, Marvel Legends, and more.


[Updated 7/04/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: July 3

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe July 3, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 7/04/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of June 30

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 7/04/2008]

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Hellboy II, Halo 3, SW Bounty Hunters 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 ArtFX statues of Star Wars Bounty Hunters, prop replicas from Hellboy II, goodies from Halo 3, and more.


[Updated 7/04/2008]

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Dynamic Forces: Star Wars Lucas Family Set Contest

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dfnewlogo.jpgDynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a Star Wars action figure set featuring the Lucas Family in their roles as characters in the Revenge of the Sith.


[Updated 7/05/2008]

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