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Archive: July 28, 2008 to August 1, 2008

Clone Wars, DC Direct, Mighty Muggs at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/urbancollector.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of Clone Wars items, action figures from DC Direct, Marvel Mighty Muggs, and more.


[Updated 7/28/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of July 21

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 7/28/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: July 28

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe July 28, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 7/28/2008]

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Coupon Codes Found at SDCC

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_logo_tn.jpgAmong all the paper trinkets and flyers we collected at Comic-Con this year, there were a few coupon codes for online shopping.


[Updated 7/28/2008]

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Clone Wars, Millenium Falcon, Build-A-Droid 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 Clone Wars action figures, the new Millenium Falcon vehicle, oodles of action figures from Sideshow, and more.


[Updated 7/28/2008]

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Simpsons Latch Hook Kits

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/simpsonslogo.gifCaron is releasing four latch hook kits featuring Bart and Homer Simpson.


[Updated 7/28/2008]

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KB Toys Extreme! Value Program

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kbtoys_tn.gifKB Toys will be featuring new bargains every month with a new version of their Value Program.


[Updated 7/28/2008]

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SDCC Previews Exclusives Availability

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diamond_tn.jpgWhere to find the Previews exclusive items if you didn't attend Comic-Con International 2008.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Rebel Fleet Trooper 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, new Star Wars 12-inch action figures from Sideshow, Buffy and Angel collectibles, and more.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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SDCC: Minimates Panel Highlights

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgAt the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International, Diamond Select Toys held a panel about their Minimates toys - here are some of the highlights.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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DC Direct Unveiled at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgA summary of new DC Direct items announced at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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Watchmen Video Game in 2009

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dclogo2005plain.jpgThe video game will be episodic and will "prequel" the Watchmen movie.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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Hasbro Clone Wars Toy Summary

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro has released a summary of their animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars toy line.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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GI Joe Wave 5, DVD Battle Packs at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com has new GI Joe action figures in stock, along with DVD battle packs.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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Mattel CARS Darth Mater

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_logo_tn.jpgDetails about the Darth Mater custom on display in the Mattel booth at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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DST Quarter Scale Star Wars & Indiana Jones

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_dstsw1_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys unveiled their new Quarter Scale action figures at the 2008 Comic-Con International, kicking off the new product line with Star Wars and Indiana Jones.


[Updated 7/29/2008]

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The Dark Knight The Joker 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0308_dcd_tdkjdelstat_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a second production run for the movie Joker figure in their deluxe collector series.


[Updated 7/30/2008]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 7/30/2008]

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Dynamic Forces: Mini Wolverine Head Bust Contest

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dfnewlogo.jpgDynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a mini Wolverine head-bust based on Alex Ross art.


[Updated 7/31/2008]

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DC Infinite Heroes, GI Joe Vehicles 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 DC Universe Infinite Heroes action figures, GI Joe 25th Anniversary vehicles, oodles of action figures and collectibles from Sideshow, and more.


[Updated 8/01/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of July 28

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 8/01/2008]

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CustomCon 21 Entry Deadline: September 1

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0808_customcon21logo.jpgA reminder that CustomCon 21 has been announced for October 2008.


[Updated 8/01/2008]

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August 2008 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A (Part One)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to three questions about their Star Wars product lines.


[Updated 8/01/2008]

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Star Trek Minimates, Red Son, Hellboy II Liz 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 DC Direct Red Son action figures, Star Trek Minimates, a Dark Knight Batman statue, and more.


[Updated 8/01/2008]

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