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Palisades Marketing Reveals Resident Evil Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pm_resevil_williamstatue_tn.jpgPalisades has released images of the first statue in its upcoming series of cold cast sculptures based on the Resident Evil Saga.


[Updated 12/15/2000]

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21st Century Toys Experiences Phenomenal Growth

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/21stcentury_logo_tn.jpg21st Century Toys, acclaimed for their Ultimate Soldier, The Villains and America's Finest Brands of action figures and accessories has been experiencing tremendous sales growth, and now the company is growing as well.


[Updated 12/15/2000]

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Sideshow Toy Announces 12" Wolfman Figure for 2001

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/st_wolfman_12in_tn.jpgSideshow Toy has announced that they will be following up their recently released 12" Frankenstein figure with a 12" figure of the Wolf Man in March.


[Updated 12/15/2000]

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Trainfan.com Offers Haven for Train Enthusiasts

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/trainfan_tn.jpgModel trains have long been a staple item in the toy world, and Trainfan.com provides some of the best online resources for train enthusiasts.


[Updated 12/14/2000]

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Equity Appoints Dr. Alfred E. Osborne, Jr. To Board of Directors

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/equity_logo_tn.gifDr. Alfred E. Osborne, Jr. has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Equity Marketing.


[Updated 12/14/2000]

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Max Steel #1 Action Figure Introduced In 2000

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/maxsteel_tn.jpgMax Steel has been announced as the Number One action figure introduced in 2000, according to NPD Group Inc.'s Toy Retail Sales Tracking Service.


[Updated 12/14/2000]

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Etch A Sketch Packs Its Bags For China

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ohioart_logo_tn.gifThe Etch A Sketch, which made Ohio Art a household name, is no longer to be manufactured in Ohio. The iconic toy is headed for Chinese factories at the end of the month.


[Updated 12/13/2000]

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Spin Master Makes News Again

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/spinmaster_mapleleaf_tn.gifSpin Master Toys is in the news again, this time for being selected as one of Canada's 50 Best Privately Managed Companies. Congratulations, Spin Master!


[Updated 12/13/2000]

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Racing Champions To Reduce Licensing Exposure in 2001

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/racingchamps_nascar_tn.gifA descrease in the sales of NASCAR-related merchandise has prompted Ertl's Racing Champions division to reduce their future licensing exposure and commitments.


[Updated 12/13/2000]

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DC Direct Stuns World With Latest Product Announcements

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcd_flash_tn.jpgDC Comics fans are convulsing with glee over DC Direct's latest announcements, which include action figures of The Flash, Martian Manhunter and Red Tornado. All this and much more is just a click away.


[Updated 12/12/2000]

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Dark Horse Offers Great Collectibles in 2001

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dh_monkeybone_tn.jpgAs many collectors know, Dark Horse Comics offers much more than comic books. The company also puts out some of the coolest collectible items on the market, as evidenced by their latest announcements.


[Updated 12/12/2000]

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Spin Master Toys Launches All-New Website

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/spinmaster_logo_tn.jpgSpin Master, makers of the popular Flick Trix toys, is the latest toy company to give thier online presence an overhaul. Come see what the new site has to offer.


[Updated 12/11/2000]

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NPD Annouces Top Selling Action Toy Lines of 2000

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/npd_pranger_tn.jpgNPD, a market research company, has released the top-selling action toy lines for the year, with Hasbro dominating the list.


[Updated 12/11/2000]

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McFarlane Toys Unveils Plans For Shrek Line

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mctoys_shrek_tn.jpgMcFarlane Toys is busy preparing for its first Master Toy License for the upcoming CGI-animated film, Shrek. The company has an extensive line planned that goes beyond just action figures.


[Updated 12/11/2000]

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Toy Biz Unveils Second Series of Classic Spidey Figures!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/tb_spidey2_scarlet_tn.jpgStill drooling over the first series of Toy Biz's incredible new Classic Spider-Man figures? We thought so! Well, keep it up, True Believer, 'cause here's a preview of Series 2!


[Updated 12/07/2000]

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Hasbro Forsees Earnings To Be Below Expectations

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifThe effects of a tumultuous year in the toy industry have been felt by toy giant Hasbro, as the company predictions earnings below expectations for the year.


[Updated 12/07/2000]

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Lion & Lamb Project Announces This Years Dirty Dozen

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/lionlambdozen_tn.gifThe Lion & Lamb Project has announced this years list of the Dirty Dozen: 12 Violent Toys To Avoid.


[Updated 12/07/2000]

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Medicom Toy Announces More Kubrick Sets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/medi_kub_lee_tn.jpgMedicom Toy of Japan has announced the latest additions to its popular Kubrick line, including a Bruce Lee set and a third set based on Mazinga Z.


[Updated 12/07/2000]

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