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Archive: July 18, 2009 to July 22, 2009

DCUC 8, Superman Batman 7, Marvel Select Wolverine 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 the Marvel Select Wolverine action figure, DC Universe wave 8, Superman Batman series 7 action figures, a Star Trek TOS Tricorder Replica, and more.


[Updated 7/18/2009]

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July 2009 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgAnswers from Hasbro to three questions about their GI Joe product lines.


[Updated 7/18/2009]

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DC Dynamics: Aquaman Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_dcd_aqua_icon.jpgDC Direct is adding a new statue to their DC Dynamics series, this time it is Aquaman's turn.


[Updated 7/20/2009]

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Heroes of the DC Universe: Shazam! Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_dcd_shazam_icon.jpgDC Direct continues their Heroes of the DC Universe bust series with Shazam!


[Updated 7/20/2009]

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DC Classic Confrontations Batman vs. Killer Croc Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_dcd_crocstat_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing a new statue featuring Batman and Killer Croc.


[Updated 7/20/2009]

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Gotham City Stories: Part 1: Batman

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_dcd_scene_icon.jpgDC Direct is kicking off a new display piece series - Batman is up first.


[Updated 7/20/2009]

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Catwoman (Classic) 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_dcd_catw_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing a new deluxe collector figure - a classic Catwoman.


[Updated 7/20/2009]

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World of Warcraft Series 6

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_dcd_wow1_icon.jpgDC Direct continues their World of Warcraft action figure series with Goblin Tinker: Gibzz Sparklighter, Dwarven King: Magni Bronzebeard, and Forsaken Queen: Sylvanas Windrunner.


[Updated 7/20/2009]

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Blackest Night Series 3 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_dcd_bn1_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing a third batch of Blackest Night action figures - Aquaman, Arisia, Larfleeze (with Glomulus), and Star Sapphire.


[Updated 7/20/2009]

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Triad Toys, Swords, Millennium Falcon, Wolverine Statues 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 Wolverine and the X-Men statues, many new 12-inch figures from Triad Toys, the Millennium Falcon 1:72 scale model, a new sword section, and more.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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Hasbro Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro has reported their financial results for the second quarter of 2009. Transformers and GI Joe are doing nicely for them.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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(Spoilers) Transformers Movie Toys Images

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro has released a few new images of their Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie toys. (Spoiler alert! If you haven't seen the movie and don't want to know any details, don't read this news post until you've seen the movie. Or been spoiled in the toy aisle.)


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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Marvel Legends Nemesis Wave in San Diego

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_nemesis1_icon.jpgHasbro has passed along new images of the Marvel Legends Nemesis wave of action figures, along with the locations of eight San Diego Wal-Marts where they will be available early.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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DC Direct Shipping Schedule

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgThe schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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San Diego Comic-Con 2009 on G4

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_logo_tn.jpgThe G4 cable network has a summary of their coverage of the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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Neil Gaiman & Amanda Palmer Perfumes at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab is releasing scents based on works by Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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Yamato's Michael Jackson SDCC Exclusive

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_mj_icon.jpgYamato USA will be selling a limited edition version of Canyon Crest's Michael Jackson "Thriller" action figure at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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LEGO Invades San Diego Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgA summary of LEGO's booth activities for the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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Four Horsemen Product News & Comic Con Schedule

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_4h10_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have summarized where you can find them at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International, and what you can buy from them at their booth and from their online store.


[Updated 7/21/2009]

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Transformers & GI Joe Movie Toys 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 tons of new Transformers movie toys, GI Joe movie toys, the 12-inch Marvel Icons Phoenix, the Hot Toys Michael Jackson Thriller figure, and more.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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Kotobukiya at SDCC: Free Shunya Yamashita Poster

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_kotoposter_icon.jpgKotobukiya is giving away free posters of Marvel characters by Shunya Yamashita - stop by their Comic-Con booth to pick one up.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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Kotobukiya at SDCC: Live Sculpting Demonstration

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_kotosculpt_icon.jpgKotobukiya is bringing a sculptor to the Comic-Con exhibit floor to create a new Wolverine sculpture between Thursday and Sunday of the show.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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Kotobukiya's Hourly Prizes at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifKotobukiya is giving away more than $25K in prizes at Comic-Con - stop by their booth for hourly and daily prizes.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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Kotobukiya: Star Wars Chop Sabers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_kotochop_icon.jpgKotobukiya is releasing Star Wars chop sticks ("Chop Sabers") in 2010, but if you attend the 2009, you could take part in a Chop Saber Duel.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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LEGO Tantive IV Starship

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_tantive1_icon.jpgLEGO has released details of their new Star Wars Tantive IV starship set.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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LEGO's Comic-Con Exclusives

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_lego1_icon.jpgLEGO has released images of their 2009 Comic-Con exclusive sets.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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Ryu vs Sagat Diorama Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_rvs1_icon.jpgPop Culture Shock Collectibles is releasing two versions of a new Street Fighter statue.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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Street Fighter Zangief 1/4 Scale Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_zang1_icon.jpgPop Culture Shock Collectibles is releasing two versions of a 1/4 scale statue of Zangief from Street Fighter.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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Darkstalkers Felicia 1/4 Scale Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_fel1_icon.jpgPop Culture Shock Collectibles is releasing two versions of a 1/4 scale statue of Felicia from Darkstalkers.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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Sam Raimi to Direct Warcraft Movie

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_dcd_wow1_icon.jpgBlizzard Entertainment has signed Sam Raimi to direct the Warcraft movie.


[Updated 7/22/2009]

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