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Archive: December 14, 1999 - December 20, 1999

Extreme Sports Get Small

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bmx_tn.jpgSkateboarding, snowboard and BMX bikes - action to the extreme, and no longer limited to outdoor venues thanks to toy companies making these big sports small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.


[Updated 12/14/1999]

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Updated Jakks Information

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ttl_austin_tn.jpgPictures of some of Jakks Pacific's 2000 releases have been floating around the Net for a bit now, but RTM has the latest info on these assortments straight from Jakks.


[Updated 12/14/1999]

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Take A Swing At This Hasbro Giveaway!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bigmac_tn.jpgIn addition to the 12" Frankenstein and G.I. Prototype giveaways, HasbroCollectors.com is also doing a Mark McGwire/Sammy Sosa prototype giveaway. You can find out how to enter right here!


[Updated 12/15/1999]

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More Incredible Toys From DC Direct

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcd2k_tn.jpgDC Direct continues to wow fans with it's terrific renditions of it's vast stable of wonderful characters. The latest assortment, due in comic stores this July, has just been announced!


[Updated 12/15/1999]

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A Sure Sign Of The Coming Armaggedon

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/olsen_tn.jpgForget the coming global meltdown of the world's computer systems come January 1st....the scariest thing happening in the near future is Mattel release dolls of the Olsen Twins. Not a hoax! Not an imaginary tale! Not a dream!


[Updated 12/16/1999]

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Once Is Not Enough: The Body Returns To Toy Shelves

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jesse_tn.jpgJesse Ventura had three action figures in stores in the last year, as well as 3 collectible Little Big Heads from Sideshow Toy. Now the Minnesota governor is plotting a return to conquer the world of toys....all for a good cause.


[Updated 12/16/1999]

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McFarlane Toys: Marv II, Movie Maniacs And Giger, Too

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mctoys_tn.gifWant to know what's going on at the McFarlane Toys ranch? Well, the big surprises are coming at Toy Fair but McFarlane Toys has recently released information about several of their upcoming products for 2000.


[Updated 12/16/1999]

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Catch 'Em All For A Good Cause

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pikanews_tn.gifHasbro is making it harder and easier to catch all your favorite Pokemon. Harder because of the announced retirement of some of the toys, and easier because of an auction currently underway to benefit Hasbro Childrens Hospital.


[Updated 12/16/1999]

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Moore Action Turning Japanese - I Really Think So

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mackabuki_tn.jpgDavid Mack's comics creation Kabuki is getting the action figure treatment in 2000 from Moore Action Collectibles.


[Updated 12/16/1999]

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Stuart Little Hits Theaters and Toy Stores

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/stuart_tn.jpgStuart Little, based on the classic tale from Charlotte's Web author E.B. White, comes to theaters today accompanied by a wide range of official Stuart Little merchandise.


[Updated 12/17/1999]

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KB Toys Accused of Racial Discrimination

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kbtoys_tn.gifA law suit was filed this week against KB Toys, accusing the retailer of racial discrimination in their check writing policy.


[Updated 12/17/1999]

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Exclusive Eternal Toys Preview

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/et_jade_tn.jpgDiamond Select Toys and Art Asylum have give Raving Toy Maniac an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated Eternal Toys Chaos! Action Figure line.


[Updated 12/17/1999]

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A New Beanie Beginning After The End?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ty_logo_tn.gifBeanie Babies are coming to an end very soon now, but already Ty has plans in the works for a successor to the amazingly popular line of little plushes.


[Updated 12/20/1999]

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Aztech Toyz: A New Company with a New Vision

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/aztechlogo_tn.jpgA brand new toy company is on the horizon. Set to make its debut at Toy Fair 2000, get the scoop on this new company that includes the Art Asylum as one of its principle partners!


[Updated 12/20/1999]

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Sideshow's Frankenstein An Award Winner

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sideshow_tn.jpgCollectors Showcase has announced their year-end awards, and Sideshow Toy's Frankenstein action figure from Universal Monsters Series 1 nabbed the top action figure spot.


[Updated 12/20/1999]

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