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Archive: December 14, 2007 to December 20, 2007

Toy Recalls for Week of December 10

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 12/14/2007]

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Pirates of the Cursed Seas: Rise of the Fiends

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids is releasing a new set in their Pirates (now Pirates of the Cursed Seas) PocketModel game.


[Updated 12/14/2007]

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Prop Replicas, Han Solo, POTC at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including 12-inch Pirates of the Caribbean action figures, a 12-inch Han Solo figure, and more.


[Updated 12/14/2007]

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Green Lantern vs. Sinestro Bookends

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1207_dcd_book_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new set of porcelain bookends based on characters from DC Comics.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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DC Direct Posters

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1207_dcd_poster1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced two new posters to be released in August 2008.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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Harley Quinn Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1207_dcd_13hq_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new 1:6 scale Deluxe Collector Figure.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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The Joker Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1207_dcd_13joker_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new 1:6 scale Deluxe Collector Figure.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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JLA Build-A-Scene Statue: Part 1

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1207_dcd_13jla1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a statue series in which the pieces combine to create a large diorama.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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Elseworlds Red Son Box Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1207_dcd_redson1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new box set of action figures, including a new character and a comic book.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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Justice Series 8 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1207_dcd_justice1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced another batch of Justice action figures, including Batgirl, Supergirl, Toyman, and Captain Cold.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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Elita One, Indiana Jones, Macross 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 an exclusive Transformers Elita One bust, Indiana Jones pieces from Gentle Giant, and more.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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Todd McFarlane Update: December 17

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe December 17, 2007 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 12/17/2007]

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Study Finds Not All Gift Cards Created Equal

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifA University study of gift cards has made the shocking discovery than gift recipients prefer some gift cards over others.


[Updated 12/18/2007]

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WizKids Products at Topps Online Store

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids items are now available through the Topps Online Store.


[Updated 12/18/2007]

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December 2007 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to five questions about their GI Joe product lines.


[Updated 12/18/2007]

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DST E-Spectrum Number 58

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select has released a December 2007 edition of their E-Spectrum newsletter.


[Updated 12/18/2007]

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1/3 of Holiday Shoppers Haven't Started

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifA Consumer Reports survey has found that 35% of Americans have not started their holiday shopping.


[Updated 12/18/2007]

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DC HeroClix: Crisis Limited Brick Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has announced a new exclusive DC HeroClix figure, available when you "Buy It By the Brick."


[Updated 12/19/2007]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 12/19/2007]

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TRU Stocks Toys from 2008

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/trulogo_tn.jpgToys'R'Us announces that they are stocking their shelves before Christmas with toys from the 2008 line-ups.


[Updated 12/20/2007]

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Get Johnny Thunder at WizKids Convention Weekend

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgThe WizKids Convention Weekend (February 1 to 3 at your local hobby/gaming store) will now include the DC HeroClix Johnny Thunder piece.


[Updated 12/20/2007]

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Toy Recalls for Week of December 17

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 12/20/2007]

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March 16: 2008 Canadian 80s Toy Expo

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe 2008 Canadian 80s Toy Expo will be held on March 16, 2008, in Burlington, Ontario.


[Updated 12/20/2007]

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