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Archive: July 1, 2010 to July 17, 2010

July 23: Marvel Toys at McDonald's

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_mcmarvel1_icon.jpgStarting July 23rd, McDonald's Happy Meals will include Marvel action figures as the premium items.


[Updated 7/01/2010]

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Fourth of July 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 several Transformers Masterpiece items, new Revoltech Sci-Fi figures, Marvel Minimates, DC Universe Classics, and more.


[Updated 7/01/2010]

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Toy Recalls for Week of June 28

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgHere's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.


[Updated 7/01/2010]

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Dynamic Forces: Signed Red Sonja Comic Contest

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dfnewlogo.jpgDynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a comic book signed by Jon Romita Sr.


[Updated 7/01/2010]

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CustomCon 26 Entry Deadline: July 5

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0610_customcon26logo.jpgCustomCon 26 has been announced for August 2010.


[Updated 7/01/2010]

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Stormtrooper Statue, DC Cover Girls Black Canary, Toy Story Kubricks 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 Toy Story Kubricks, the Stormtrooper statue from Gentle Giant, DC Direct's Black Canary Cover Girls statue, and more.


[Updated 7/02/2010]

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Green Hornet Mini-Mezitz with Black Beauty

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_hornet1_icon.jpgMezco is releasing a set of Mini-Mezitz featuring the Green Hornet, Kato, and Black Beauty.


[Updated 7/02/2010]

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Qee Designer Collection Series 6 - Doink, DrilOne, & Mewshaw

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_qeedesign3_icon.jpgToy2R is showing three more designs from their sixth series of designer Qee figures.


[Updated 7/07/2010]

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Fantasy Figure Gallery: Black Tinkerbell

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA is now taking preorders for the Fantasy Figure Gallery: Black Tinkerbell PVC statue.


[Updated 7/07/2010]

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Qee Designer Collection Series 6 Now Shipping

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_qeedesign1_icon.jpgToy2R is now shipping their sixth series of designer Qee figures.


[Updated 7/07/2010]

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Transformers 2010, SW Kubricks DX, GI Joe 2010 Mech Suits, Galactus 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 NECA's Predators action figures, Transformers and GI Joe items for 2010, the Star Wars Kubricks DX figures, and more.


[Updated 7/08/2010]

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NYCC & NYAF: Special Ticket Packages

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe 2010 New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival have announced special ticket packages, allowing extra access or special perks beyond normal tickets to the conventions.


[Updated 7/08/2010]

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Toy Recalls for Week of July 5

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgHere's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.


[Updated 7/09/2010]

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Bioshock, Marvel Minimates, Jonah Hex, Ezio, DCUC 15 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 Bioshock action figures, Marvel Minimates, the Assassins Creed Ezio 1/6 scale figure from Hot Toys, a 1/6 scale Jonah Hex action figure, and more.


[Updated 7/09/2010]

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NYCC Annouces First Round of Guests

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe 2010 New York Comic Con has announced its first round of comic guest appearances, including Adam Hughes, Steve McNiven, Steve Epting, Bob Layton and Greg Pak.


[Updated 7/10/2010]

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July 16: See Stan Lee in Los Angeles

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_stanleeviz_icon.jpgStan Lee will be appearing at a Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles on July 16 to promote volume 2 of Ultimo.


[Updated 7/10/2010]

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Outer Space Men Comic Con Exclusives

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_osm1_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have announced their 2010 San Diego Comic Con exclusive action figures - two sets of Outer Space Men.


[Updated 7/10/2010]

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2010 Transformers, Iron Man 2, Predators 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 oodles of Transformers, Iron Man 2 action figures, the Sideshow GI Joe - Zartan vs. Flint statue, and more.


[Updated 7/10/2010]

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NFL Rush Zone Show for Kids

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_nflshow_icon.jpgNickelodeon and the National Football League are teaming up to create a new animated series aimed at kids.


[Updated 7/10/2010]

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Spectre Toys at Comic-Con & Dark Shadows Festival

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_spectrewolf_icon.jpgSpectre Toys will be bringing "Dark Shadows" action figures to two conventions this July.


[Updated 7/10/2010]

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Huckleberry Toys at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_huckle1_icon.jpgHuckleberry Toys has announced their plans for the 2010 Comic-Con, including exclusive giclees and skateboard decks, as well as a panel with Sid & Marty Krofft.


[Updated 7/10/2010]

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July 18: Canadian 80s Toy Expo

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mapleleaf_tn.gifThe 2010 Canadian 80s Toy Expo will be held on July 18th in Toronto, Ontario.


[Updated 7/11/2010]

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Aug 6-8: Steel City Comic Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe 2010 Steel City Comic Con will be held in Pittsburgh on August 6-8, 2010, with a nifty addition to the goodie bags - a $25 Sideshow gift card for the first 1,000 attendees to purchase a 3-day pass.


[Updated 7/13/2010]

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Yamato USA at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_logo_tn.jpgYamato USA has announced their plans for the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, including ways that people who aren't attending can also participate.


[Updated 7/14/2010]

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Star Wars AT-AT Charity Auction

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgTwo of Hasbro's AT-AT vehicles are up for auction, with the proceeds to benefit children's charities.


[Updated 7/15/2010]

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New York Comic Con Adds Art & Design Pavilion

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe 2010 New York Comic Con has added a new pavilion for "Art, Design, Collectible Toys, Pop-Tech, and Fashion."


[Updated 7/15/2010]

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Nickelodeon at Comic-Con 2010

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/nick_logo.jpgNickelodeon has released a summary of their San Diego Comic-Con activities, a description of their booth space, and a listing of their exclusive items (and freebies) that they will have for sale at the convention.


[Updated 7/15/2010]

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Skelanimals Qee Prelaunch Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_skelqee1_icon.jpgToy2R is releasing a glow-in-the-dark ChungKee, a chase variant of one of their Skelanimals Qee figures, to be available at the San Diego Comic-Con.


[Updated 7/15/2010]

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Playmates Toys: Michael Jackson Collectibles

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0710_mj1_icon.jpgPlaymates Toys is releasing 10-inch versions of Michael Jackson, starting with the Billie Jean and Thriller outfits. (The press release does not call them dolls or action figures, but collectibles. Accurate enough, but a bit vague.)


[Updated 7/15/2010]

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Reissue Predaking 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 newly-announced Reissue Predaking.


[Updated 7/16/2010]

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Toy Recalls for Week of July 12

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgHere's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.


[Updated 7/16/2010]

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NYCC Announces Celebrity Guests

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe 2010 New York Comic Con has announced several new celebrity actor guests - Christopher Judge, James Marsters, Katee Sackhoff, and Ian Whyte.


[Updated 7/16/2010]

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July 2010 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgAnswers from Hasbro to two questions about their Star Wars product lines.


[Updated 7/16/2010]

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AT-AT, GI Joe Resolute, Bioshock, Twilight Eclipse 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 oodles of Transformers, the GI Joe Resolute box set, the Star Wars AT-AT, Bioshock action figures, Twilight Eclipse action figures, and more.


[Updated 7/17/2010]

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Mattel Reports Q2 2010 Results

http://www.toymania.com/logos/mattellogo.jpgMattel has reported their Second Quarter 2010 financial results, with Toy Story 3 helping sales.


[Updated 7/17/2010]

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LEGO at San Diego Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGO has announced their schedule and booth description for the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con.


[Updated 7/17/2010]

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Mattel Booth & Panels at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/logos/mattellogo.jpgMattel has summarized their booth activities and discussion panel schedule for the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con.


[Updated 7/17/2010]

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Berserker Predator, Michael Jackson, Gentle Giant Star Wars 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 Michael Jackson collectibles, the Hot Toys Berserker Predator 1:6 action figure, new Star Wars busts and maquettes from Gentle Giant, and more.


[Updated 7/17/2010]

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