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Archive: July 23, 2009 to July 31, 2009

Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0509_doosh_icon.jpgThe Doosh web site is having a Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con - be sure to get your custom figure submitted by August 1st.


[Updated 7/23/2009]

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Diorama Contest

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro has announced a new contest - enter by September 25th.


[Updated 7/23/2009]

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37 LEGO Toy Story Minifigure Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_ts1_icon.jpgLEGO has released a giant batch of official images of minifigures from their upcoming Toy Story sets.


[Updated 7/23/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of July 20

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 7/24/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: July 23

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe July 23, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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Teenie Beanie Babies at McDonald's

http://www.toymania.com/logos/mcds_logo.jpgThrough August 13, McDonald's is once again offering Ty Teenie Beanie Babies plush toys in their Happy Meals. There are 30 toys to collect.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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Spin Master: Last Airbender Movie Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/spinmaster_logo_tn.jpgSpin Master has signed the master global toy license for The Last Airbender movie, which will be directed by M. Night Shyamalan.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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Doctor Who: 3rd Doctor 2-packs

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifUnderground Toys (and Forbidden Planet) will be carrying two-packs of Doctor Who action figures - this batch is based on Jon Pertwee's "Third Doctor."


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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Avatar Figures: Augmented Reality Technology

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel's action figures for the Avatar film will feature fancy new gizmos that involve your computer and a webcam. Look for them in stores in October 2009.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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Star Wars: In Concert

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_swconcert_icon.jpgAnthony Daniels narrates (live, in person, not just a recording) the Star Wars: In Concert multi-media event, which kicks off a worldwide tour on October 1, 2009.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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Hot Toys Billy & Dutch, Bowen Zombie Bust, 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 tons of Star Wars from Gentle Giant, the Hot Toys Billy & Dutch from Predator, a Bowen Designs Zombie bust, and more.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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LEGO Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_mon_icon.jpgToys'R'Us is carrying an exclusive Star Wars LEGO set, the Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser. (That's right, folks, finally a General Lando minifigure!)


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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More Songs for LEGO Rock Band

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgFive new songs were announced today for the upcoming LEGO Rock Band video game.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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MEGA Brands: Halo Wars UNSC Warthog

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_halo1_icon.jpgMEGA Brands has released a convention-exclusive Halo Wars construction toy set, including an Active Camo Flame Marine figure.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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Doctor Who: Daleks, Fourth Doctor Sets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_fourth1_icon.jpgForbidden Planet announces two more sets of Doctor Who action figures: one is a set of Daleks, one is a set featuring the Fourth Doctor.


[Updated 7/24/2009]

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Twitter Your Way to GI Joe Goodies

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/gijoe_logo_tn.gifUSA Weekend is holding a contest with GI Joe action figures and toys as the prizes.


[Updated 7/27/2009]

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Noisy's 2009 Comic-Con Armchair Coverage

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_logo_tn.jpgNoisyDvL5 has surfed the web to find tons of links to toy coverage of the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/27/2009]

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MEGA Brands Halo Wars Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifJessica from MEGA Brands dropped in on the ToyBuzz forum and answered a few reader questions about their Halo Wars sets.


[Updated 7/27/2009]

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Hasbro Toy Shop: SDCC Exclusives & Coupon Codes

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro's exclusive items from the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International are now available on their Hasbro Toy Shop web site.


[Updated 7/27/2009]

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Comic Con Pre-Orders, Twitter Deals 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 tons of new products just announced at the San Diego Comic-Con, such as DC Direct, Disney maquettes, Marvel Minimates, Star Wars busts, and more.


[Updated 7/29/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of July 27

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 7/31/2009]

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2.5" Qee Metallic Series Collection

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0709_mqee1_icon.jpgTOY2R announces a new series of blind-boxed 2.5-inch Qees, these feature a metallic finish.


[Updated 7/31/2009]

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Buck Rogers, Medicom Bruce Wayne, Bruce Lee 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 tons of 1:6 action figures (Buck Rogers, Bruce Wayne, Bruce Lee as the Green Hornet), the Weta Halo Cortana state, and more.


[Updated 7/31/2009]

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