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Archive: November 1, 2008 to November 6, 2008

Toy Recalls for Week of Oct 27

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 11/01/2008]

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Star Wars Legacy Collection Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1108_swleg1_icon.jpgHasbro has released images of new action figures in their Star Wars Legacy Collection series. (There are 12 images in the news post.)


[Updated 11/01/2008]

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GI Joe, Guitar Hero, JLA Trophy Room 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 two new waves of GI Joe action figures, JLA Trophy Room replicas from DC Direct, Guitar Hero action figures, and more.


[Updated 11/01/2008]

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TRU-Exclusive All-Star Vinyl

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1108_udeck1_icon.jpgUpper Deck is launching a new batch of All-Star Vinyl sports figures at Toys'R'Us stores.


[Updated 11/03/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Nov 3

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe November 3, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 11/03/2008]

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ALDI Stocks Toys for the Holidays

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifIf you have an ALDI store near you, be sure to check it for toys this holiday season.


[Updated 11/03/2008]

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Toys'R'Us Hiring 35,000 Seasonal Employees

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/trulogo_tn.jpgToys'R'Us plans to hire about 35,000 temporary employees to help with the holiday shopping season.


[Updated 11/04/2008]

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Transformers Theme Parks in 2011

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifIn 2011, Transformers attractions will be added to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Singapore.


[Updated 11/04/2008]

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Amazon's 'Frustration-Free Packaging'

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifAmazon is trying to cut back on wasteful (and annoying) packaging with their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative.


[Updated 11/04/2008]

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Clone Wars 2-Packs Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1108_2sw1_icon.jpgHasbro has released images of new action figures in the Clone Wars series. (There are 4 images in the news post.)


[Updated 11/04/2008]

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Punisher Mighty Muggs Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1108_mmpun1_icon.jpgHasbro has released images of a new Marvel Mighty Muggs action figure.


[Updated 11/04/2008]

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Marvel Select Incredible Hulk

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1108_mshulk_icon.jpgThe Marvel Select Incredible Hulk action figure is now available in comic book stores.


[Updated 11/04/2008]

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Admiral Ackbar & Shadow Stormtrooper Mighty Muggs

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diamond_tn.jpgThe Admiral Ackbar and Shadow Stormtrooper Star Wars Mighty Muggs are now available in comic book stores.


[Updated 11/04/2008]

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KB Toys $10 Bonus Bucks Offer

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kbtoys_tn.gifThrough November 12, KB Toys offering $10 in "bonus bucks" when you spend $30 or more.


[Updated 11/06/2008]

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New York Comic Con VIP Packages

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe VIP packages for the 2009 New York Comic Con have been announced.


[Updated 11/06/2008]

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200 Item 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 DCUC action figures, the Black Canary Barbie doll, Marvel Select Stealth Armor Iron Man, and more.


[Updated 11/06/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of Nov 3

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 11/06/2008]

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2009 National Toy Hall of Fame

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 2009 Inductees: the baby doll, the skateboard, and the stick.


[Updated 11/06/2008]

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8-inch Holiday Qee Bears

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1108_qee1_icon.jpgTOY2R is releasing two versions of their 8-inch Qee bears with a holiday theme, one green and one blue.


[Updated 11/06/2008]

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Upper Deck: Pro Shots Sports Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1108_updeck1_icon.jpgUpper Deck is launching a new series of sports figures, starting with Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan, and eventually including Muhammad Ali.


[Updated 11/06/2008]

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