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Archive: September 14, 2008 to September 19, 2008

Original Cabbage Patch Kids Return

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifPlay Along will be releasing limited edition versions of the Cabbage Patch Kids to mark the 25th anniversary of the dolls.


[Updated 9/14/2008]

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The Force Unleashed Stormtrooper Commander Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAn exclusive Star Wars action figure will be available at the same time as the new The Force Unleashed video game.


[Updated 9/14/2008]

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Clearance Sale 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 Batman Movie Masters action figures, Transformers, GI Joe, and more.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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The Dark Knight: The Joker Poker Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_poker_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced the new release date for the Joker Poker set.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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The Dark Knight: 1:6 Scale Batmobile by Hot Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_tumbler_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced that they are importing the 1:6 Batmobile from Hot Toys.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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The Dark Knight: Batman 1:2 Scale Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_bmbust_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new 1:2 scale bust of Batman from the Batman: Dark Knight movie.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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The Dark Knight: 1:6 Scale Bank Robber The Joker by Hot Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_joker_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced that they are importing the 1:6 Joker (in Bank Robber garb) figure from Hot Toys.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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The Dark Knight: 1:6 Scale Bat-Pod by Hot Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_pod_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced that they are importing the 1:6 Bat-Pod from Hot Toys.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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The Dark Knight: The Joker 1:2 Scale Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_jokerbust_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new 1:2 scale bust of the Joker from the Batman: Dark Knight movie.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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The Sandman Anniversary Poster

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_sand_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new poster to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Sandman.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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Batman Black & White Statue: Bruce Timm

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a new statue in the popular Batman: Black and White series.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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Trinity #7-9 Posters

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_trin1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced three new posters featuring the three big icons of DC: Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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Batman Mini Neon Sign

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_neon_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new poster to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Sandman.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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Heroes of the DC Universe: Batman Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_batbust_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a second bust in the new Heroes of the DC Universe series.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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Christopher Reeve as Superman Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_reeve_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new Superman statue, this one bearing the likeness of Christopher Reeve.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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Superman/Batman Series 7 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0908_dcd_af1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a seventh series of Superman/Batman action figures - the figures are Aquaman, Batman, Superman, and Live Wire.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Sept 15

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe September 15, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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September 2008 Mattel Q&A (Round 2)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgAnswers from Mattel to several questions about their toy product lines.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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The Spirit, DC Direct Dark Knight, Retro Star Trek 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 action figures of The Spirit, Dark Knight collectibles from DC Direct, and more.


[Updated 9/15/2008]

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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 9/16/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of Sept 15

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 9/19/2008]

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TFAW Ultimate Horror Contest

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThings from Another World is holding a contest with "horror stuff" for prizes.


[Updated 9/19/2008]

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DC All Star Figures, X-Wing Cross Section, HALO Kubricks 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 DC All Star action figures, a Star Wars X-Wing Cross section kit, a box set of HALO Kubricks, and more.


[Updated 9/19/2008]

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DCUC Wave 5 Packaged Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel has released images of the packaged action figures in their fifth wave of DCUC. (There are 5 images in the news post.)


[Updated 9/19/2008]

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