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Archive: July 6, 2006 to July 13, 2006

McDonald's Pirates of the Caribbean Toys

http://www.toymania.com/logos/happymeal_logo.jpgFrom July 7 to August 3, 2006, McDonald's restaurants are offering toys based on the Pirates of the Caribbean theme park attraction in their Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.


[Updated 7/06/2006]

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"Geek Week" Video Podcast Episode 4

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0406_geekweek_icon.jpgOn July 10, 3rd Floor Productions will release a fourth installment of their video podcast (available for free) covering comics, toys, cosplay, and more items of interest to "geeks."


[Updated 7/07/2006]

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New Locations Open in TamaTown.com

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_tama4_icon.jpgBandai America's TamaTown.com web site for their Tamagotchi Connection Version 3 has expanded. Bandai has also launched new (real) accessories for the virtual pet.


[Updated 7/10/2006]

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Dynamic Forces: Signed Marvel Comics

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_dfmarvel1_icon.jpgDynamic Forces announces their signed editions of Marvel Comics titles and Dynamite Entertainment titles which will be available in September 2006.


[Updated 7/10/2006]

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Electric Tiki Adds the Tick

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_tick_icon.jpgElectric Tiki has announced a new Classic Heroes statue, the Tick.


[Updated 7/10/2006]

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Comic-Con Blood Drive Spike Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_bloodspike_icon.jpgFor the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International, Diamond Select Toys is again donating an exclusive Spike action figure.


[Updated 7/10/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: July 10

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe July 10, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 7/10/2006]

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Aug. 6: Hot Wheels in Speed, Kansas

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_speed_icon.jpgOn August 6, Mattel is having a Hot Wheels festival in Speed, Kansas.


[Updated 7/10/2006]

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Rudolph & Santa at SDCC & WWC

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_santa_icon.jpgTime and Space Toys is exhibiting their original Rudolph and Santa puppets at the San Diego Comic-Con International and Wizard World Chicago conventions.


[Updated 7/10/2006]

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V for Vendetta, Iron Fist, King Kong 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 the V for Vendetta action figure, an Iron Fist statue, the 15-inch King Kong action figure, and Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 2 action figures.


[Updated 7/11/2006]

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July 21: Comic-Con RTM Meeting & Dinner

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_logo_tn.jpgAt the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International, the Raving Toy Maniac is hosting a meet-and-greet for online toy collectors, followed by an informal dinner.


[Updated 7/12/2006]

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SDCC Exclusive Cuboyds Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_cuboyd1_icon.jpgThe Saizon/Stikfas booth at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International will be giving away 2,000 exclusive Cuboyds action figures. Stop by booth #5564 for a chance to win a Cuboyd in one of four colors.


[Updated 7/12/2006]

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Gwin Vinyl Figures at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_gwin_icon.jpgOctober Toys will be debuting (and selling) series 2 of their Gwin vinyl penguin figures at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/12/2006]

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Alternators, Now Playing, Star Wars 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 of many flavors, Soul of Chogokin, Star Wars Unleashed, Cars movie figures, and 18-inch figures from NECA of Captain Jack Sparrow and Freddy Krueger.


[Updated 7/12/2006]

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Monogram Signs With Marvel

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifMonogram International and Marvel Entertainment have signed a deal to produce many different items based on the superhero characters of Marvel.


[Updated 7/12/2006]

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Sideshow Collectibles at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/logos/sideshowcoll_logo.jpgSideshow Collectibles has announced that their booth at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International will be populated with many re-enactors and costumed characters in addition to their new collectible items on display.


[Updated 7/13/2006]

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Marvel Legends 13, Fantastic Four at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has several new items in stock, with many more available for pre-ordering, including Marvel Legends and Fantastic Four action figures from Toy Biz, Crisis on Infinite Earths action figures from DC Direct, and Halo 2 Series 8 action figures.


[Updated 7/13/2006]

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Creator Signings at Diamond's SDCC Booth

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diamond_tn.jpgDiamond Comics and Previews have announced their schedule of creator signings for the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/13/2006]

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CSI: Senses Game Debuts at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_csi_icon.jpgThe creator of the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation television franchise is debuting a new board game at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/13/2006]

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