November 6, 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 arrivals and more new preorders. We've also just cut pricing on 200 items.

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200 ITEM SALE:
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Pricing on 200 items including: Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars, Gentle Giant, Minimates, Hasbro and more has just been cut. Most items are 20% to 50% off with some discounted even further. Please take a look through the list below, there are a variety of good deal - start your holiday shopping early or reinforce your collection:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=2645

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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MARVEL SELECT STEALTH ARMOR IRON MAN This figure redeco has Tony Stark in his Stealth Armor Iron Man Suit. He includes an action base, so that he can be displayed 'blasting off' with flame and smoke beneath him. This figure is limited to just 3000 pieces, and we've got him listed at $23.99 - take a peek!

1:1 SAMARITAN PROP REPLICA This life-sized 12" replica of Hellboy's signature sidearm is a must-have for any Hellboy fan. The gun itself is loaded with details like a revolving cylinder and opening chamber, wood handgrip and more. It also comes with a BPRD Logo display base and four bullets, and it's priced at $369.99, a savings of $30 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE TIE FIGHTER This nifty pirate version of the TIE fighter has just arrived today and is available for $52.99. The Hobbie Klivian pilot figure is also included.

MARVEL SELECT IRON MAN Along with the Stealth version of Marvel Select Iron Man, the regular version is also in stock at just at just $16.99

AVENGERS - MARVEL MINIMATES The Avengers #1 Minimates box set contains Iron Man in his original gold armor, the winged Wasp, the diminutive Ant-Man and the Jack Kirby-style Incredible Hulk. Also included with each set are all of the pieces necessary to transform your Avengers Minimates into some of their alternate costumes and secret identities.

BBTS VINTAGE DEPARTMENT: GUNDAM, LOTR, GODZILLA, ZOIDS, MORE The Vintage Department has been processing a variety of collections this week including the items mentioned above plus many Transformers, Marvel and much more. Be sure to keep an eye on their listings throughout the week. The Vintage items can be found here.

Small quantity packaged 'Vintage/Retail' items can be found here.

DC INFINITE HEROES THREE-PACKS - Assortment E Case, Hawkman Pack We have received more of our DC Infinite Heroes three-pack order. This time around, we've got the Hawkman/Thanagarian Soldiers three-pack priced at $14.99, and the Assortment "E" case, with two Hawkman packs, two Superman/ Supergirl/ Wonder Girl packs and one each of the Green Lantern/ Green Arrow/ Black Canary and Captain Boomerang/ Starfire/ Raven packs at $74.99. Check out these figures and more, here

12" SOLID SNAKE We just received a large shipment of the new Real Action Heroes (RAH) Olive Drab Solid Snake. This 1:6 scale figure from one of the biggest video game franchises ever is clothed in a body-covering vinyl suit, with the most elaborate backpack ever, and a knife, pistol and assault rifle. This great Metal Gear Solid figure is priced at $159.99, $15 off MSRP.

BRUCE LEE PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE This 19" figure of the master is cast in polysotne and hand finished, with a fabric costume and the stern look of Bruce Lee himself. We've got this classic piece in stock at $234.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP. Check this one out, for yourself or any Bruce Lee fan.

LOTR GALADRIEL PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE The 20" tall Galadriel is another great figure in Sideshow's Premium Format line. The lady of the woods is dressed in a white and ivory gown with lace detail, her arm raised in a benedictory pose. She's priced at $259.99 - check this great new piece out here

BLACK CANARY BARBIE DOLL This new doll from the Black Label Barbie collection is the next in the DC Barbies line. Black Canary is dressed in a black vinyl-like outfit with shiny gold zipper fob, wrist details and boot accents, and she's priced at $38.99. Check her out here

AMBUSH ON HOTH DIORAMA This new Star Wars piece shows Luke and his Tauntaun being attacked by the Wampa on Hoth. At 18" x 19" x 18" this piece is truly impressive, and a great piece for any Star Wars collector. We've got this one listed at $279.99, so save yourself $20 off the MSRP and get yours today.

RAH CLONE TROOPER CAPTAIN Another new Real Action Hero from Medicom is the Clone Trooper Captain figure. This 1:6 scale figure from "Attack of the Clones" is in Clone armor with red details highlighting his rank, and comes with alternate hands and a blaster. He's priced at $139.99 - take a look!

JOHN LENNON FIGURE We've also received another shipment of NECA's John Lennon 7" figure. This figure shows Lennon in his post-Beatles New York years, with longer hair, denim outfit and his signature round sunglasses. Pick one up, just $14.99 each.

STAR WARS TRANSFORMERS IN CLONE WARS PACKAGING The new Star Wars Transformers are in stock now, too. These figures are in the new Clone Wars Star Wars Transformer Crossovers packaging, and we've got many singles in stock, like the Anakin/Jedi Starfighter, the Imperial Trooper/AT-AT, the Emperor Palpatine/Imperial Shuttle and more, priced at $17.99 each. Check out all eleven here

FEWTURE ALIEN STATUES Fewture's new Alien statues are here, and they look great. Priced at $189.99 each, you can choose from the human-hybrid 14" Alien Newborn statue, or the coppery 11" Alien Warrior statue. These pieces would make great gifts, in addition to being a wonderful addition to any Sci-Fi collection.

THE DEAD: MALL SANTA, BABYSITTER Two new subjects from Sideshow Toy's "The Dead" line have shown up. First is #1206, the Mall Santa, with cigarettes, vodka bottle, and more, and he's followed by the Spooktacular version of the #1025 Babysitter, with goth-colored outfit and special "The Dead" T-Shirt (size XL only). You can pick the Babysitter up for $54.99, and the Mall Santa for $57.99. Take a look at these new figures here

HELLBOY 2 RED - 2 VERSIONS We've received a large shipment of the titular hero of Hellboy 2. 'Red' comes in two different versions - one in a black shirt with the Big Baby Shotgun, and the other shirtless with a sword. Both figures come with his Samaritan pistol, and each is priced at $15.99.

JURASSIC PARK DIORAMA Sideshow's new "When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth" diorama from Jurassic Park shows a T-Rex being swarmed by a pack of Velociraptors. This 12" x 13" x 11" piece displays both the Jurassic Park logo and the ferocity of nature unbound. This great diorama is priced $15 below retail, at $234.99 - check it out!

12" GANDALF Sideshow Toy has also shipped us a number of Gandalf the Grey 12" figures. This figure has over 30 points of articulation and all kinds of accessories, from his staff, pipe and pouch, to Glamdring with its scabbard, and much more. 12" Gandalf is priced at $83.99 - take a look at his pic and equipment list here

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NEW PREORDERS:
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DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 8 Mattel has announced the lineup for the eight wave of the DC Universe Classics. This wave includes Hawkgirl, Mr. Terrific, Vigilante, Dr. Fate, Gentleman Ghost, a Parademon, and Commander Steel, along with the pieces to make a brand new Collect-to-Connect figure, Giganta. We've got each figure listed singly at $13.99 (including both versions of the Parademon) and the set of seven is priced at $89.99 - take a peek!

MECHA GORILLA SET This new vinyl figure from Raymundo is a remake of one of Godzilla's old friends, under a slightly different name. Mecha Gorilla comes in two forms in this set - one figure has a belt of bombs, while the other is displayed open-mouthed, with giant speakers visible within. BBTS is proud to be the only place to pick up this new version of an old friend, and we've got the pair priced at $109.99 - check out the preliminary pics we've got up, and see if you can solve the mystery of who Mecha Gorilla is.

TF MIGHTY MUGGS We've now got images for the new Transformer Mighty Muggs. This wave is G1-centric, with Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee and Soundwave all being represented. Individually these figures are listed at $12.99, or you can pick up the case for $44.99 - check out the new pics!

BARACK OBAMA ACTION FIGURE We've got pre-orders up for a second run of the Barack Obama action figure. This 6" articulated piece of political memorabilia is not only great for action figure collectors, buts now it's a great way to celebrate our new president-elect.

LITTLEST PET SHOP 10-PACK This new set from the Littlest Pet Shop line is a great way to jumpstart any LPS collection. This set includes animals like pig, iguana, penguin and seven others, along with a bunch of accessories to go with them. This set is priced at just $19.99 - take a peek!

TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE LEGENDS WAVE 5 We've got brand-new pics up for wave five of the TF Universe legends line. This time around, the trend of re-doing the original minicars continues, with Warpath, Cosmos and Wheelie all getting the makeover treatment. Rounding out this set is Hot Rod, making an appearance as a legend-sized figure. Pick uop the set of four for just $19.99.