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Archive: November, 21 1999 - November 27, 1999

Trek Toys Rescued From Limbo

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/amoktime_tn.jpgNew Force Comics and Collectibles has rescued yet another set of exclusives from the Playmates Star Trek line. These two awesome offerings will be available soon. Check out the photos of what could be some of the final Trek items from Playmates.
[Updated 11/21/1999]

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RTM Goes International: Diabolik!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diabolik_tn.jpgBased on an Italian comic book character, Diabolik is ready to take on America and the rest of the world. With an animated series waiting in the wings (and already a hit in Europe), these awesome new toys just might have a chance with collectors and kids around the world.
[Updated 11-21-99]

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More JAKKS WWF Figures Waiting In The Wings

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wwf_kane_tn.jpgLot's of new WWF Wrestlers are on the way from Jakks Pacific. With new action features and new themes, these are sure to make wrestling fans drool in anticipation.
[Updated 11-22-99]

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Donkey Kong Swinging From Store Shelves!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dk_loose_tn.jpgDonkey Kong is the stuff of video game legends. And now he and his whole clan have a brand new set of action figures hitting store shelves right now from Toy Site.
[Updated 11-22-99]

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Did Somebody Say "Toys R Us"?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mctrulogo_tn.jpgDo you like toys? Do you like Chicken McNuggets? Well then we have an offer for you! Check out the details on how you can eat your way to savings. Plus, find out about donating to Toys For Tots at the same place you get your Big Mac.
[Updated 11-22-99]

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WCW Gets The Famous Covers Treatment!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wcw8inchstingloose_tn.jpgIf you love wrestling and you love the Toy Biz Famous Covers style of figures, you are in for a real treat. The new line of WCW Wrestlers has just gotten underway with a KayBee Toys exclusive and more on the way!
[Updated 11-22-99]

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RTM To Cover Mid-Ohio-Con!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sagat_tn.jpgHere is a sneak peek of the Sagat figure from ReSaurus' second series of Street Fighter figures. This figure is to be unveiled to the public at the Mid-Ohio-Con over Thanksgiving Day weekend, but we couldn't wait to show you this awesome figure! Plus, we will have all the news from the Con!
[Updated 11-22-99]

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Batman Beyond Descends on Burger King!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bk_bb_tn.jpgBatman Beyond will be the subject of a new kid's meal promotion at Burger King. Although not the draw that Pokemon is, we think that Batman Beyond is cooler. Get ready to eat some more kid's meals!
[Updated 11-23-99]

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So You Want To Be A Toy Inventor?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/haystacklogo_tn.jpgDo you have an idea for the next big toy craze? Well, if your idea is good enough to stand the test of time (rather than being the flavor of the month) you just might have a shot. Check out the article to see how.
[Updated 11-23-99]

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White's Guide No More?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/whites_RIP_tn.jpgHas one of America's most well-known toy and collectibles publications closed up shop? See what we found out about the whole deal. Looks like the end of an era.
[Updated 11-23-99]

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Shadow Raiders Gets New Life!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/warpl_grave_tn.jpgTrendmasters is gearing up to release a bunch of stuff through its own web site including the underrated Shadow Raiders figures and Classic Lost in Space merchandise.
[Updated 11-23-99]

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The Latest HasbroCollectors.com DC Exclusives

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/metallo_tn_tn.jpgMetallo! Dr. Polaris! Supergirl and more! Check out these exclusive photos of these HasbroCollectors.com exclusives featuring DC Comics characters you know and love.
[Updated 11-23-99]

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Iron Giant Video Lands With Exclusive Figure!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/irongiantvideopromo_tn.jpgLook for a bonus when you pick up selected copies of the new home video release of The Iron Giant, in stores now. Get a copy with the exclusive bonus figure of the big metal man and you will go home even happier.
[Updated 11-24-99]

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Lion and Lamb Project Picks The Dirty Dozen Toys!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dirty12_tn.jpgThis organization wants to curb violence as represented in children's toys. They have selected their top 12 figures to avoid this holiday season.
[Updated 11-24-99]

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Lanard's Corps Goes Ultra!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ultracorpslogo_tn.jpgLanard's famous Corps brand has a new scale of figure. Look for 6 new 12" figures with real cloth costumes and military themes. The inexpensive figures are very well done and should be an excellent extension of the line.
[Updated 11-26-99]

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Resident Evil Returns To Japanese Toy Shelves!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/re3_tn.jpgFind your favorite imported toy dealer and start bugging them for this new line of Resident Evil figures from Moby Dick Toys. These highly detailed figures are sure to please fans worldwide.
[Updated 11-26-99]

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Sneak Peek At Upcoming JAKKS WWF Lines!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wm2k_mankind_tn.jpgJakks has sent us an exclusive first look at the packaging and figures that will make up a few of their upcoming releases. The wrestling crase shows no signs of slowing down!
[Updated 11-27-99]

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McFarlane Preview From Mid-Ohio-Con!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/edwardscissorhands_tn_tn.jpgMcFarlane Toys had an awesome display set up at Mid-Ohio-Con and we couldn't wait to show you the latest offerings. We have the first and best photos of Edward Scissorhands, Scott Evil, Alice Cooper and more!
[Updated 11-27-99]

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