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Archive: September 20, 2000 - September 26, 2000

21st Century Toys New Xtreme Detail Line Debuts

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/21stcent_xd_kubelwagon_tn.jpg21st Century Toys new Toys R Us-exclusive line of 1:18 scale WWII vehicles and action figures have begun hitting shelves.


[Updated 9/20/2000]

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Disney and Hasbro Form Multi-Year Corporate Alliance

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/disney_hasbro_tn.gifSay good-bye to the long-standing relationship between Disney and Mattel. The world-reknowned entertainment conglomorate has forged a new multi-year relationship with Hasbro, Inc.


[Updated 9/20/2000]

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JAKKS Pacific Announces Third Quarter Financials

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jakksnews_tn.gifJAKKS Pacifics, one of the fastest growing players in the toy industry, has released their preliminary 3rd Quarter financial results.


[Updated 9/20/2000]

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Waging War With Intoyz New Armed Forces Line

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/intoyz_logo_tn.jpgThe ranks of the small scale armies grows with Intoyz new entry, Armed Forces. These 4" SWAT Members are ready to rumble with great detail and articulation. RTM takes a look at Intoyz future plans.


[Updated 9/20/2000]

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Disney - Mattel Relationship Not Totally Dissolved

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/disney_mattel_mickey.gifDespite yesterday's news that Disney and Hasbro have entered into a long-term licensing agreement, word now comes that Mattel's Fisher-Price division will still be producing Pre-School toys based on Disney characters.


[Updated 9/21/2000]

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LEGO To Produce Bob The Builder Construction Sets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bobthebuilder_tn.jpgHit Entertainment's Bob the Builder, already captivating pre-schoolers in the U.K., is coming to the U.S. in January 2001. Lego has signed on to produce DUPLO construction sets based on the series.


[Updated 9/21/2000]

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DC Comics Updates DC Direct Release Dates

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcdirect_logo_tn.gifDC Comics has released new release dates for many of it's upcoming DC Direct action figure releases. We've got when you can look forward to your next DC Direct fix.


[Updated 9/21/2000]

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Playmates Simpsons Dot Pals Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pm_dotpal_homer_tn.jpgOne of the coolest items we saw at Toy Fair were Playmates Toys interactive e-Pals, featuring Homer and Bart Simpson and The Grinch. The line has undergone a name change, but it's on it's way for tons of computer fun!


[Updated 9/21/2000]

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MegaBloks Launches New Website

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifAre you a MegaBloks fan who just can't get enough of the cool construction toys? Now you can get your MegaBloks fix online at the company's all-new website.


[Updated 9/22/2000]

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Previews Exclusive Marvels Greatest Moments Figures Revealed!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mh2k_goblin_cu.jpgDiamond has released images and information about the latest entries in their Previews-exclusive Marvel History program, Marvel's Greatest Moments Series 2!


[Updated 9/22/2000]

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RTM Friday Feature: Spotlight on Ultimate Soldier XD Sherman Tank

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/21stcent_xd_sherman_tn.jpgThis week's Friday Feature is a new installment of the RTM Spotlight. The subject this time around is the amazing new Sherman Tank from 21st Century Toys new Ultimate Soldier XD line.


[Updated 9/22/2000]

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Lego Star Wars Galactic Challenge Winners Announced

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/lego_sw_challenge_tn.jpgThe Lego Star Wars Challenge was recently held, and a 10-year old from California and a 13-year old from Hungary came out Galactic Champions in the construction competition.


[Updated 9/25/2000]

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Cartoon Book's Announces Previews-Exclusive Hooded One Variant

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/cb_hoodedone_glow_tn.jpgExcitement is high for Cartoon Book's new Bone action figures, and the company is keeping the buzz going with an announcement of a cool Previews-exclusive Glowing Hooded One figure.


[Updated 9/25/2000]

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Previews To Offer Exclusive Rising Stars Variant Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pm_ravenshadow_previews_tn.jpgThe October issue of Previews is coming to comic book stores this week, and amongst the thousands of items offered, will be a limited, exclusive variant figure of Ravenshadow from Top Cow's Rising Stars comic.


[Updated 9/25/2000]

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DC Direct Shazam! Deluxe Action Figure Set in Stores This Week!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcd_capmarvel_tn.jpgOriginally rescheduled for an early November release, the DC Direct Shazam! Deluxe Action Figure set will surprising be available in comic book stores this week!


[Updated 9/25/2000]

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Hasbro Signs On For Butt-Ugly Martians

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/has_buttuglymartians_tn.jpgHasbro has signed on to produce merchandise for the upcoming animated series, Butt Ugly Martians. The series is scheduled to premiere in the U.K. in early 2001, and will likely hit U.S. shores that fall.


[Updated 9/26/2000]

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Toy Vault Update: Farscape, Everquest and More!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toyvault_update_tn.jpgToy Vault has issued an update on a variety of their upcoming, and much-anticipated products, such as the first assortments in their Farscape and Everquest figure lines.


[Updated 9/26/2000]

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Rumor Control: Target and Wrestling Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/target_wwf_wcw_tn.jpgThere's been some rumors circulating across the Internet that Target stores would no longer be carrying wrestling toys of any kind. RTM went to the people who make the toys to find out if it's true...


[Updated 9/26/2000]

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