Archive: October 27, 2006 to November 1, 2006
| Cabbage Patch Kids Stay with JAKKS |
 JAKKS Pacific/Play Along will continue with the Cabbage Patch Kids license through 2010.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Hasbro Reports Q3 2006 Results |
 Hasbro has reported their Third Quarter 2006 financial results.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Buxbaum's Holiday Predictions |
 The Buxbaum Group is predicting sales for the 2006 holiday season. Their toy predictions include Elmo being hot and fewer price wars between retail stores.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Marvel Minimates, Kirk, Revoltech at YouBuyNow.com |
 Online retailer YouBuyNow.com has several new items in stock, with many more available for pre-ordering, including Revoltech figures, Marvel Minimates, a Kotobukiya Superman statue, a Captain Kirk (with Command Chair) action figure, and more.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Mr. Potato Head Pumpkin Decorating Kits Recalled |
 Several kinds of Mr. Potato Head pumpkin decorating kits (sold at Target) have been recalled due to a choking hazard.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Tyco R/C Unleashes N.S.E.C.T. |
 Mattel's Tyco R/C has unleashed a new robotic creature, the N.S.E.C.T.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Dynamic Forces: Sin City Busts |
 Dynamic Forces is expanding their Sin City Mini-bust series with a bloody version of Marv.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Captain Action Inducted into Hall of Fame |
 Captain Action has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Toy and Action Figure Museum.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| NECA Launches New Web Site |
 The toy and collectibles company NECA has launched a revamped web site.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Tonner DC Comics Super Hero Character Figures |
 The Tonner Doll Company will be releasing new "character figures" based on DC Comics characters, starting with Wonder Woman and Supergirl.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| First 4 Figures: 2000AD License |
First 4 Figures will be creating statues, busts, and prop replicas based on the 2000AD universe.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| Nov. 6: LOST Figures Launch at TRU Times Square |
 The LOST action figures will be launching at the Toys'R'Us in Times Square on November 6: Jorge Garcia, Bryan Burk, and Todd McFarlane will be on hand to sign autographs.
[Updated 10/27/2006]
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| I, Robot, Transformers, Star Wars at Action-HQ.com |
 Action-HQ.com has many new action figures and related toys in stock, including many new Star Wars and Transformers items, the I, Robot light-up bust, and more.
[Updated 10/28/2006]
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| Todd McFarlane Update: Oct 30 |
The October 30, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.
[Updated 10/30/2006]
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Best Buy is holding its sixth annual drive to collect donations for older children, as part of the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
[Updated 10/30/2006]
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| Halloween Sale at Big Bad Toy Store |
 Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, and is having a 20% off sale through November 1st at noon central time.
[Updated 10/30/2006]
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| 2007 & 2008 Wizard World Dates |
Wizard Conventions has announced the dates for their 2007 and 2008 Wizard World conventions in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Texas.
[Updated 10/31/2006]
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| Office Space from Diamond Select |
 Diamond Select Toys has signed a license to create collectibles from the Mike Judge film Office Space.
[Updated 10/31/2006]
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| DC Direct Arrivals Update |
 An update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.
[Updated 10/31/2006]
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| Hellboy, Ghost Rider at Alter Ego Comics |
 Online retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Hellboy busts, Ghost Rider figures, Superman statues, Pirates of the Caribbean goodies, and more.
[Updated 10/31/2006]
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| 2006 KB Toys Holiday Hot Toy List |
 KB Toys has announced their annual "hot toy" list to aid holiday shoppers in finding the perfect toy gift.
[Updated 11/01/2006]
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| Who Wants to Be a Superhero DVD |
 The first season of "Who Wants to Be a Superhero" is now available on DVD.
[Updated 11/01/2006]
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| Hot Wheels Spectraflame Paint for Real Cars |
 Mattel and PPG Industries have teamed up to allow "big kid" car collectors to paint their real vehicles with the same colors as found on Hot Wheels cars.
[Updated 11/01/2006]
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| TOKYOPOP: Trinity Blood Manga & Pop Fiction |
 TOKYOPOP is releasing a manga series based on Trinity Moon in late 2006, with two pop fiction novels to follow in 2007.
[Updated 11/01/2006]
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