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Archive: September 30, 2005 to October 4, 2005

Robocop, Hellboy at Corner Store Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/af_csc_balrog125.gifOnline retailer Corner Store Comics has several new action figures in stock, and others available for pre-ordering, including the 12-inch Robocop, the 14-inch Jack Skellington, and the 18-inch comic Hellboy.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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Hot Wheels Faster Than Ever Cars

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel is rolling out their 2006 Hot Wheels basic car assortment to retailers starting October 1, 2005. The 2006 cars will include a series of "Faster Than Ever" vehicles.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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Palisades Items in Katrina Auction

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pal_logo_2002.gifPalisades Toys has contributed several interesting items to the Toy Shop Katrina Relief Auction, which runs through October 11, 2005.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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Zindart Changes Name to Corgi International

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifZindart Limited will be changing its company name to Corgi International Limited.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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Build-A-Bear Workshop: Cookie Monster

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0905_bearcookie_icon.jpgBuild-A-Bear Workshop is adding a new plush friend to their Sesame Street series.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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Bandai Gateway Network

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0905_bandaigate1_icon.jpgBandai Collectible Games is launching a new way for gamers to find retailers and for retailers to get support for Bandai's gaming products.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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American Girl: Hurricane Relief

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel's American Girl branch has donated to First Book and Kids in Distressed Situations to aid in hurricane relief efforts.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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Dragon's 1/6 Heer Grenadier

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0905_dmknaf_icon.jpgDragon Models announces a new 12-inch World War II action figure: Wolfgang Knaf, a Heer Grenadier from the Eastern Front in 1943.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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Comic Hellboy at the Outer Reaches

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/tor_banner_150x75.gifOnline retailer TheOuterReaches.com has several new items in stock, with many more available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars, DC Direct, and Comic Hellboy action figures.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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Palisades: WW Boston Items Delayed

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0905_palboston2_icon.jpgPalisades Toys announces that their two exclusive action figures planned for the Wizard World Boston convention (an unpainted test shot of Oscar the Grouch and an "Incredible Plum" Meatwad) will be delayed.


[Updated 9/30/2005]

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CustomCon 13: Day One

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/customcon13logo.gifThe first day of CustomCon 13 is now online.


[Updated 10/03/2005]

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SW, Transformers at Action-HQ.com

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/AHQemblem.gifAction-HQ.com has many new action figures and related toys in stock, including Transformers, Cool Girl, Star Wars, Saint Seiya, and more.


[Updated 10/03/2005]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Oct 3

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe October 3, 2005 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 10/03/2005]

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Winter Bear at Kay Jewelers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1005_kaybear_icon.jpgKay Jewelers is selling an exclusive plush holiday bear to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


[Updated 10/03/2005]

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R/C Shell Shocker Escapes

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1005_shell_icon.jpgTyco R/C has released the Shell Shocker, a transforming "beast" of a radio controlled toy.


[Updated 10/03/2005]

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Dragon's 1/6 Red Army DPM Gunner

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1005_dmsergei_icon.jpgDragon Models announces a new 12-inch World War II action figure: Sergei Ivanovich Kozlov, a Red Army DPM Gunner from 1944.


[Updated 10/03/2005]

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Roman Dirge's Lenore PVC Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1005_lenore1_icon.jpgDark Horse is releasing a set of PVC figures based on Lenore by Roman Dirge.


[Updated 10/03/2005]

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Ron English's Rabbbit Vinyl Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1005_rabbbit1_icon.jpgDark Horse is releasing a vinyl figure designed by artist Ron English.


[Updated 10/03/2005]

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CustomCon 13: Day Two

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/customcon13logo.gifThe second day of CustomCon 13 is now online.


[Updated 10/04/2005]

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Stevenson Signs Motorhead

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1005_motorhead_icon.jpgIn 2006, Stevenson Entertainment Group will be releasing figures and statues based on the band Motorhead.


[Updated 10/04/2005]

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New Formats for Cabbage Patch Kids

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifIn Fall 2005, the Cabbage Patch Kids will be available in additional formats, including Cabbage Patch Kids Babies and construction sets from Mega Bloks.


[Updated 10/04/2005]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcdirect_logo_tn.gifAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 10/04/2005]

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