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Archive: July 12, 2000 - July 18, 2000

Cleveland To Host PEZ-A-Mania This Month

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pez_tn.jpgPEZ Collectors are preparing to descend upon Cleveland, Ohio later this month for this years PEZ-A-Mania Convention. Read on for how you can join the sugar rush!


[Updated 7/12/2000]

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How Do Kubricks Stack Up To Old Favorites?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kubrick_devilman_tn.jpgSure, those new Kubricks from Medicom look cool, but how do they stack up to old favorites like LEGO and Playmobile. RTM puts 'em side by side to find out.


[Updated 7/12/2000]

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Get Set Club's Vanessa Enters Race for 2000 Presidential Election

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/vanessa_prez_tn.gifThe presidential race is heating up with Barbie finally getting some comptetition. Get Set Club's Vanessa has thrown her little bitty hat into the political forum and is challenging Mattel's beauty for the nations highest office.


[Updated 7/12/2000]

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Wheaties and Starting Lineup Join Forces

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/slu_wheaties_tn.jpgThe breakfast of champions, and the champions of sports figures team up for the Starting Lineup Wheaties Collection. This new assortment of Starting Lineup figures from Hasbro come in miniature Wheaties boxes.


[Updated 7/12/2000]

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Would You Like A Batman With Your Fries?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dclogonew_tn.jpgFast-food chain Carls Jr. is currently offering four different DC Comics-based toys, featuring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and The Joker in their kids meals.


[Updated 7/13/2000]

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eHobbies.com Helps The Hobbyless

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ehobbies_find_tn.jpgWhat's your hobby aptitude? eHobbies.com is offering an online hobby aptitude test designed specifically to help the hobbyless find themselves a hobby.


[Updated 7/13/2000]

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Zany Brainy Announces Commitment for Secured Credit Facility

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/zanybrainy_tn.jpgEducational toy retailer Zany Brainy has announced they have received considerable funding from First Union National Bank to carry it through the acquisition of Noodle Kidoodle, and beyond.


[Updated 7/13/2000]

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Even More ReBoot Merchandise On The Way

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/reboot_new_bob_tn.jpgThe makers of ReBoot are planning a full-assault on fans pocketbooks beginning this year, and into next. RTM already reported on the new toyline coming from Irwin. Now, Roman Accessories has jumped on board with a line of children's products.


[Updated 7/14/2000]

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Living Toyz Elfquest Action Figures Unveiled At Last

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/elfquest_cutter_tn.jpgLegions of Elfquest fans having been waiting long months to get the first glimpse of Living Toys upcoming action figures based on the long-running comic book. The time has come for the first look at this much anticipated line.


[Updated 7/14/2000]

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RTM Spotlight Shines on Xebec Toys' Devilman

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/devilman_manga_tn.jpgThis week's Friday Feature is another edition of the RTM Spotlight, illuminating the Devilman action figure from Xebec Toys/Kaiyodo.


[Updated 7/14/2000]

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Gundam Wing: New Action Figures Unveiled

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/msia_groundleo_tn.jpgBandai has released images of some of their upcoming Gundam Wing action figure product, including the much anticipated Leo Mobile Suits.


[Updated 7/17/2000]

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Sideshow Toys Makes Frankenstein A Big Star

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/st_24in_pozerfrank_tn.jpgSideshow Toys has some big Frankenstein action figures coming the should make monster fans extremely happy. The company will soon be releasing 12" and 24" versions of The Monster.


[Updated 7/17/2000]

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Batman Reaches Milestone 200th Action Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_200th_batman_tn.jpgHasbro is commemorating 200 Batman action figures this month with the release of the Batman Beyond 200th Edition Batman, due in stores this month.


[Updated 7/17/2000]

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Want Free Gundam Wing Action Figures?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/winggundam_tn.jpgBandai Entertainment has launched a free Gundam Wing action figure promotion tying into it's latest Gundam Wing DVD and VHS releases. Read on to find out how to get your free figures.


[Updated 7/17/2000]

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X-Men Action Figure Explosion Coming

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/animated_wolvie_tn.jpgAction figures based on the hit X-Men movie are doing brisk sales at retail, but that's not all Toy Biz has planned for Marvel's Merry Mutants.


[Updated 7/18/2000]

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Gotta Pop 'Em All

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pikanews_tn.gifLooking for more Pokemon toys to add to your collection? Well, look no farther than 12-count boxes of Kellogg's Pop-Tarts. Boxes of Sugar Cinnamon, Frosted Strawberry and S'Mores Pop-Tarts each contain a Pokemon toy.


[Updated 7/18/2000]

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Palisades Readies Ninja Scroll Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/palisadelogo_new_tn.jpgOne of the anime properties that fans have been clamoring for action figures from is Yoshiaki Kawajiri�s Ninja Scroll. Now, thanks to the fine folks at Palisades Marketing, otakus all over are getting their wish.


[Updated 7/18/2000]

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