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McFarlane Update - 10/26

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mctoys_tn.gifThe latest installment of the "Todd McFarlane Update" newsletter.


[Updated 10/27/2001]

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Ravings #2: And So It Goes...

http://www.toymania.com/columns/ravings/ravings_icon.gifRavings #2 is now online, addressing addressing the issues of the Custom Listserv, weekend updates, archives and more.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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RTM Spotlight: Series 5 Universal Monsters

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/s5umdraculahead.jpgThe RTM Spotlight shines on the 5th series of 8-inch Universal Monsters action figures from Sideshow Toy.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker Is a Holiday Hit

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/spinmaster_logo_tn.jpgSpin Master Toys announces that its Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker has been named to many "hot toys" lists for 2001.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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TRU Names Hottest Toys for 2001

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/tru_amazon_site_tn.gifToys 'R' Us and Toysrus.com pick the hottest toys for holiday 2001 video game consoles, music and fashion-influenced toys, learning and construction themes and movie-driven products to be tops with toy buyers this year.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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14th Annual DURACELL� Kids' Choice Toy Survey

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/duracell_toysurvey_tn.gifDuracell announces the results of its 14th annual Kids' Choice Toy Survey.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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KB Toys Names Hot Toys of 2001

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kbtoys_kbkids_logos_tn.gifKB Toys has announced their annual list of hot toys for the holiday season.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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GearHead Street Savage Tops Duracell Survey

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/duracell_toysurvey_tn.gifDSI Toys announces that they were awarded the #1 and #7 spots in the 14th Annual Duracell Kids' Choice Toy Survey.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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Mega Bloks Tops Non-Battery Toy List

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifA Mega Bloks toy is named the Number One non-battery toy by the Duracell Kids' Choice Survey, as well as winning other awards.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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Matchbox Introduces Barrett-Jackson

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMatchbox teams up with Barrett-Jackson to create a die-cast collection of the top classic cars.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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Jazwares: Room by Room & Wally Wheels

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jazwares_icon.jpgJazwares introduces two new toys in time for the holiday season: the Room by Room Dollhouse and the Wally Wheels School Bus.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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Mega Bloks Starts New Campaign

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifMega Bloks steams into the holiday season with a new ad campaign on international television.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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California LEGOLAND Offers Free Admission to Holiday Shoppers

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgFrom November 26 to December 23, LEGOLAND California will offer free admission during special hours to holiday shoppers.


[Updated 10/26/2001]

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Hasbro Gains Speech Recognition

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/newhasbro_tn.gifHasbro, Inc. and Voice Signal Sign License Agreement to Provide Speech Recognition Capabilities to Selected Hasbro Toys and Games.


[Updated 10/25/2001]

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The Simpsons Uno Card Game

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgA new special edition of the Uno card game is to feature the Simpsons!


[Updated 10/25/2001]

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Mattel & Toys'R'Us Shift Into Maximum Overdrive

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel and Toys'R'Us team up for five weeks of deals to start off the holiday shopping season.


[Updated 10/25/2001]

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Dragons' Lair 3D Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1001dirk.jpgAnJon Inc. Inks Licensing and Distribution Deal with Dragon's Lair LLC and Digital Leisure for Dragons' Lair 3D Action Figures


[Updated 10/24/2001]

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B.I.O. Mechanical Bugs Hit Stores

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/newhasbro_tn.gifHasbro's new B.I.O. Mechanical Bugs land in retail stores in time for the holidays.


[Updated 10/24/2001]

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Feature & Interview: Gentle Giant Studios on Lord of the Rings

http://www.toymania.com/features/images/gglogoicon.gifGentle Giant Studios talks Lord of the Rings and shows how Gandalf was made.


[Updated 10/24/2001]

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bbi's SEAL UDT & Night Ops Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1001bbinightops_icon.jpgbbi announces two new action figures in their Elite Force line of 12-inch action figures.


[Updated 10/24/2001]

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3rd Quarter Profits for Hasbro

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/newhasbro_tn.gifHasbro returns to profitability in the third quarter; continues to be on track for full year profitability.


[Updated 10/23/2001]

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New DC Direct Announced for May 2002

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dclogonew_tn.jpgDC Direct has announced new action figures and products to be released in May 2002.


[Updated 10/23/2001]

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Spotlight & Interview: Palisades' Reservoir Dogs

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/resdogslogo.jpgRTM shines its Spotlight on the first series of Reservoir Dogs action figures from Palisades and interviews Mike Horn of Palisades.


[Updated 10/22/2001]

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10 Marvel Legends Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1001mvlcap_icon.jpgToy Biz has passed along ten new images of their upcoming Marvel Legends action figures.


[Updated 10/22/2001]

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