August 15, 2008 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new preorders, more new arrivals, and our latest sale.

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20% OFF SALE:
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From now until 12:00 Noon Central time on Monday August 18th - save 20% on all instock items except for those marked as 'new'. We've removed the 'new' designation from a few hundred more products, and most vintage department products are also included - so there are thousands of items on sale. Choose your favorite menu to start saving.

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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TF UNIVERSE ULTRA WAVE 1 We've received a number of shipments from Hasbro, including the first assortment of Transformers Universe Ultras. We've got Silverbolt, Onslaught and Powerglide all in stock, in a variety of case mixes as well as singles. Check out our assortment

STAR WARS CLONE WARS VEHICLES We've also got a shipment of Clone Wars vehicles. From the Spider Droid to Anakin's new Modified Starfighter, the V-19 Clone Shuttle to the V-Wing fighter - check out the singles and case assortments

GI JOE DVD BATTLE PACKS We've got another shipment of the new GI Joe DVD Battle Packs as well. Each of these sets includes one of the GI Joe 5-episode "movie" DVDs along with 3-4 GI Joe figures (some with new details) taken directly from it, and a piece to assemble the M.A.S.S. Device when all 5 are collected! The first two, "The M.A.S.S. Device" and "Revenge of Cobra" are available individually at $23.99 each, or you can pick up the pair for only $44.99!

TF ANIMATED DELUXE WAVE 4 This new wave puts Jazz in with new deco Elite Guard Bumblebee and new figures Swoop and Sentinel Prime. We've got the set of four in stock for only $44.99, or if you'd like we also have Jazz and Elite Guard Bumblebee currently available as singles, too.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN SERIES 1 This set of figures from Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Conan the Barbarian" includes both War Paint Conan and Pit Fight Fighter Conan, taken directly from the film. We've got them in stock now, at only $27.99 for the pair - fans won't want to miss out on these!

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ORIGINAL COSTUME MOVIE MASTERPIECE FIGURE Hot Toys has released this newly-designed version of the original Batman Begins costume from the early part of "The Dark Knight", and we've got the figure in stock. Measuring 12", this figure is in stock now in limited supply at $174.99

THE BIG LEBOWSKI SERIES 2 FIGURES Bif Bang Pow's second series of "The Big Lebowski" figures includes Special Mission Walter in a green uniform and The Dude in a hoodie with purple sweatpants. Each comes with a new bowling ball, with The Dude's being red while Walter's is a red and blue bomb-pop-like mix. Check them out here

MARVEL LEGENDS TWO-PACKS The newest Marvel Legends Two-Pack wave is ready to go. We've got the set of four available, as well as singles of the Ultimate Captain America & Ultimate Nick Fury, Wolverine & Forge and Mr. Fantastic & the Thing two-packs. Check out the assortment, and take a peek at the new case pre-order (replacing Elektra & Ronin with Skrull Elektra & Ronin)!

TF ANIMATED SUPREME ROLL OUT COMMAND OPTIMUS PRIME This gigantic Optimus Prime stands roughly 12" tall, dwarfing even the mighty Ultra Magnus. He's got lights and sounds, voice clips and facial articulation, and an auto-spin conversion to make the transformation easy and dynamic. Take a look - he's only $57.99, and he's ready to ship to you now

TF UNIVERSE VOYAGER WAVE 1 & 2 We've got the first two waves of Transformers Universe VOyagers in stock now. You can get wave 1 figures Heavy Load and Blaster individually, or as a set of two. We've also got wave 2 singles Dropshot and Autobot Blades available, or you can pick up the wave 2 case, which includes one each of all four transformers! Each single is $24.99, the set of wave 1 is $46.99, and the case of wave 2 is a money-saving $89.99 - check them out

SDCC 2008 12" HIKARU ICHIJO PILOT DOLL A Toynami SDCC 2008 exclusive, this version of the Hikaru Ichijo 12" Pilot figure has been upgraded with LED lights, not only in his badge, but also blue lights inside his helmet for a more realistic-yet-otherworldly appearance. This piece is limited to 300 pieces worldwide, and you can take a look at it here

MATTEL SDCC ITEMS We've received our first shipment of Mattel SDCC 2008 exclusives, and they're processed and ready to go. We've already got JLU Giganta, DC Universe Lobo, the 1966 Die-Cast Batman Vehicle set and the Masters of the Universe Series 3 DVD set in, and we're expecting the King Grayskull figure any time now.

SOTA SDCC ITEMS New Sota SDCC items have just arrived - the Dark Dhalsim & Black E. Honda two-pack and the Pink R. Mika & Green Zangief two-pack have arrived, and they're all ready to go, at only $59.99 per two-pack.

SDCC 2008 MINI MAXX From Shocker Toys comes this cute mini-version of everyone's favorite homeless hero, the Maxx. This figure has Maxx crouched with articulated arms (and wrists) ready to come to the defense when necessary. Don't miss out on this SDCC 2008 exclusive - take a look at him here

SDCC 2008 DETHKLOK BOXED SET This Shocker Toys SDCC 2008 exclusive box set includes all five members of Dethklok - Nathan Explosion, William Murderface, Toki Wartooth, Skwisgaar Skwigelf and Pickles. The exclusive boxed set is priced at $119.99 and available here

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NEW PREORDERS:
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G1 OPTIMUS PRIME - TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE Hasbro will be reissuing Optimus Prime in his original G1 glory as part of the 25th Anniversary lineup. We'll be listing preorders tomorrow 8/15 at $74.99 for this item. We can't list it until 8/15, but wanted to let you know about it now. This cool set also comes with a DVD and comic book.

HOT TOYS - BANK ROBBER JOKER No pictures of this figure have been released yet, but we expect the Joker to come dressed in garb similar to what was worn during the bank heist scene, and he will also likely come with a variety of weapons and possibly an alternate head or mask. Preorders have been listed at $149.99.

HOT TOYS BATMAN VEHICLES - PRICE DROP The Batmobile price has dropped to $449.99 and the Batpod is now $294.99. Check out the full selection of excellent Hot Toys items here

NINJA GAIDEN 1:4 SCALE RYU HAYABUSA STATUE First 4 Figures has also announced a new quarter scale statue of Ryu Hayabusa, the 'hero' of the Ninja Gaiden series. Standing 18" tall at the head (31" tall with scythe towering overhead), this piece shows Ryu striding forward through a grassy patch complete with swords standing impaled in the ground. Check out this great statue today - only $299.99 - $50 off MSRP!

NEW GENERATION BETA FIGHTER VOLUME 3 We already had the blue and red Beta Fighters up for pre-order, and now the green Beta Fighter is available for pre-order too! These will be great pieces to add to your collection - available to preorder now at $149.99 each.

HOT TOYS MILITARY - BRITISH ARMY This 12" figure is from the Blues & Royals Regiment as seen is Afghanistan. The preorder price is $114.99 and the figure comes with nearly a page-long list of gear and accessories.

PATLABOR TYPE 98 AV NUMBER 1 W.H.A.M. 1:48 FIGURE MODEL The Patlabor Type 98 AV is one of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's most iconic mecha. This figure, taken from "Patlabor the Movie," is the Unit 1 "Alphonse" version, andstands about 6" tall, and should reflect W.H.A.M.'s attention to detail and articulation. Take a look - he's priced at only $139.99, a $10 savings off MSRP.

KOTOBUKIYA X-MEN CLASSIC FINE ART BUSTS Continuing their Marvel fine art busts, Kotobukiya has now begun an X-Men Classic line with the Summers brothers, Cyclops and Havok. Each of the busts stands about 8.5" tall, and Cyclops is in his standard blue and yellow costume from the post-Giant Size X-Men years, while Havok is in his original black power-controlling suit. Take a look at either or both of these fine pieces, only $69.99 each!

ANIME GIRLS We've listed a wide variety of new beauties from properties such as: Sky Girls, My Wedding Plan, Ikki Tousen, Disgaea, Death Note, Please Twins, Bamboo Blade and more. Check out the list of latest preorders here

GALAXY EXPRESS 999 RAH CAPTAIN HARLOCK The newest announcement from Medicom's Real Action Heroes line is Captain Harlock from Galaxy Express 999. Captain Harlock appears to come with a saber, a pistol, a removeable cloak and a black bird to perch on his shoulder.

CINEMA OF FEAR STYLIZED LEATHERFACE This second entry in the Stylized line shows LEatherface in all his gory glory. This 9" figure is garbed in a bloody apron and wearing his skin mask, bloody chainsaw held before him. He's available for pre-order at only $24.99, and you can see him here

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG - VINYL FIGURES, 12" STATUE Sonic the Hedgehog is undergoing a renaissance this year, with a number of games being announced as well as the new items we've got listed. In addition to a great new 12" statue of Sonic, First 4 Figures has announced a great new 5" scale line, starting with Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. We've got all three in a set of individually, so you can take your pick!

MLP 25TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR SET This new My Little Pony box set celebrates the line with all seven of the core ponies - Toola Roola, Scootaloo, Cheerilee, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Sweetie Belle and Starsong, all with their own special Cutie Mark. This set is priced at $37.99

LPS TEENIEST TINIEST TAKE-A-LONGS These new Pets each come in their own snap-tight case for take-along fun, and each case opens to reveal a play area! This set includes a Cat, a Dog, a Crab and a Penguin, and each has its own decal sheet for more fun!

MICHAEL JACKSON "THRILLER" FIGURES New company Ecbizz has announced these two new figures taken from Michael Jackson's 1983 "Thriller" video. You can choose from either Michael in his regular outfit frozen in a dance pose, or choose the Zombie version of Michael walking with arms extended. Either of these vinyl figures would be great for any Michael Jackson fan.

SDCC 2008 CAMOUFLAGE SPEEDERBIKE KUSTOMZ One of Gentle Giant's SDCC 2008 exclusives, this Kustoms repaint gives green gloves to the Biker scout, and adds fighter plane nose art to his bike, as well as a yellow peace symbol flag. These Kustomz are limited to 500 pieces worldwide, and you can take a look at it here

SDCC 2008 FRED & GEORGE WEASLEY MINI BUST TWO-PACK This set of 1/6 scale busts is another of the Gentle Giant SDCC exclusives. It includes both Fred Weasley offering a treat, while his twin brother George enjoys a good laugh from the sidelines. No Weasley family or Harry Potter collection will be complete without these two, priced at only $79.99 for the pair.

SDCC 2008 30 DAYS OF NIGHT FEEDING FRENZY FIGURES A pair of action figure offerings from Gentle Giant, we have the "Feeding Frenzy" versions of both Marlow and Iris listed and on their way. Each figure comes with accessories such as a detailed base, a bonus comic and a 'blood'-filled mouse pad, and may also include a Barrow Sheriff Department or Alaska Fire Marshall authentic movie prop patch (randomly packed). Check them out!

Thanks for your interest in www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to take advantage of the 20% Off Sale.