December 7, 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 cool new arrivals and many more new preorders:

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BBTS EXCLUSIVE RED HULK, SET Our exclusive Diamond Select Red Hulk figure has arrived. This figure has a brand-new head sculpt, and otherwise recolors the body from the DST Hulk release. This great new character's first (non BAF) figure is available at $24.99, or you can pick up the Red Hulk and his foe the (Green) Hulk as a pair for only $39.99. Take a look at these figures here

WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 3 The figures of Series 3 have arrived at our warehouse. This new set of World of Warcraft figures includes Blood Elf Paladin Quin'thalan Sunfire, Draenei Mage Tamuura, Undead Rogue Skeeve Sorrowblade and Human Priestess Sister Benedron. These four are available as a set, priced at $59.99 - check out the figureand information on this new wave here

ABOMINATION & HULK FINE ART STATUES Kotobukiya has produced two new statues in their Fien Art Statues line. These statues are taken directly from the recent "Hulk" movie, and show the Hulk and Abomination each going into battle. Not only are they great alone, but these two statues can be connected to make an action-packed diorama, including alternate parts for additional display options. These statues are priced at $144.99 each - check them out here

ANIMATED DARTH MAUL STATUE This animated version of Darth Maul stands 9.5" tall, and features a shirtless Darth Maul, presumably in the middle of Sith training. His right hand holds a ball of Force Lightning, while his left hand has his double-bladed lightsaber ready. This piece is priced at $79.99, a savings of $10 off MSRP - take a look

MP-02 ULTRA MAGNUS We've restocked on the Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, as well. This import-only brother to Optimus Prime shares Prime's mold, but is recolored white, with blue and turquoise accents and accessories. Now is your chance to add this figure to your Masterpiece collection, and we've got him listed at $104.99 - check him out here

IRON MAN FINE ART STATUE Kotobukiya has produced an excellent statue of Iron Man in his red and yellow Mark I armor from the recent "Iron Man" Movie. This 1/6 scale piece measures about 13" tall and features multiple LED lights located in his palms, his chest piece and his eyes. This great statue is priced $30 below MSRP, at $149.99. Check out this great figure and its pics here

TF EX-002 BATTLE ROLLAR TFC Toys has released another great Transformer accessory. Battle Rollar is a Masterpiece transforming version of Optimus Prime's little buddy Roller, complete with weapons to help out in the battle. This new transformer is priced at $54.99, and is a great addition to any
Masterpiece collection.

GI JOE WAVE 13 SINGLES The newest GI Joe wave has arrived at our warehouse. This new case includes returning figures Flint in Cobra Outfit and black version Snake Eyes, with new figures Dreadnok Torch, Firefly in blue, and Blowtorch, and "Resolute" figures Duke, Cobra Commander and Cobra Trooper, all from the upcoming animated series. Most of these figures are available as singles, priced at $8.99 - $11.99 each, or you can get a pre-order in for the full case - more of which will be arriving soon.

KOTOBUKIYA BATMAN VINYL STATUE The new 12" tall Kotobukiya ArtFX "Batman: The Dark Knight" statue shows Christian Bale in the "Dark Knight" suit perched atop something that looks a lot like a spotlight. His cape fluttering behind him gives this piece a very dynamic feel, and is a great collectible for any Batman fan. He's priced at $104.99, $20 less than MSRP. Take a look at him here

THE SPIRIT 1/6 SCALE FIGURE DC Direct's new 1/6 scale Spirit figure is taken from the upcoming movie of the same name. This figure is decked out in trenchcoat and hat, with extra hands, a crowbar, a manhole cover, a wrench and a display base. He's priced at $84.99, $15 below MSRP, and you can pick yours up here

FUTURAMA WAVE 5 The newest wave of Futurama figures combines the acting skill and immense intellect of Calculon with the power and attitude of Super King Bender. The acting robot and the acting-like-a-superhero robot each contain a piece of the Robot Santa Build-A-Figure, and we've got the set listed at $23.99 - check out these great new figures here

INDIANA JONES ON HORSEBACK STATUE Gentle Giant's new Indiana Jones statue shows Indy on horseback in a gunfight, from "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." Indy's black horse is covered by a saddle blanket, with Indy high in the saddle as he tries to get a bead on some Nazis. This 11" tall statue is priced at 174.99, which saves you $35 off the MSRP. Take a look at this new piece here

YODA ESB STATUE This new polystone statue of Jedi Master Yoda from "The Empire Strikes Back" measures 6" tall and shows old Jedi in his tan robes and walking stick from Dagobah. This new piece is priced at $119.99, a savings of $30 off MSRP. Check out this new Yoda statue here

DARK KNIGHT JOKER STATUE This new 10" statue from DC Direct has Heath Ledger as the Joker, arms spread wide as if conducting an invisible orchestra. His coat is sculpted to look blown in the breeze, and he stands atop a pile of oversized playing cards. He's priced at $119.99, a savings of $30 off MSRP - check him out here

1/6 SCALE DARK KNIGHT DC Direct's line of 1/6 scale figures is now joined by Batman in his "Dark
Knight" costume from the movie. He comes with a fabric cape and many accessories, like large and small batarangs, extra hands and a grapple gun. He's priced $10 below MSRP, at $79.99. Take a look at this figure here

ANIMATED OBI-WAN KENOBI BUST This new piece is Obi-Wan Kenobi from "A New Hope," done in the new animated style. The 9" statue shows Obi-Wan in his tan and brown robes, wielding his blue lightsaber with a stern look on his face. Obi-Wan is priced $10 below MSRP at $79.99 - pick yours up here

BALTHIER & FRAN STATUE The new Balthier & Fran Sculpture Arts statue from Final Fantasy XII stands 14" tall and shows the two characters on the back of a motorbike, barrelling through the crumbling remains of the palace of Rabanastre. This piece is priced at $279.99, $20 below MSRP, and you can take a look at it here

RAH MOTOKO KUSANAGI Detective Motoko Kusanagi from "Ghost in the Shell" has finally gotten her own Real Action Hero figure. Motoko is dressed in a leather-type grey jumpsuit, and comes with multiple weapons and additional hands. We've got Motoko priced at $159.99, $15 off the MSRP - check her out here

LOST RAH JACK SHEPHARD The first Lost RAH figure has been released. Jack Shephard is (still!) dressed in his suit from the show, and the figure includes a display stand as well. Jack is priced at $99.99, and you can take a look at him here

CAPTAIN ACTION & DR. EVILLE These new figures from Castaway Toys hearken back to the Mego figures of years past. Captain Action and his archenemy Dr. Eville have been recreated in the 8" format, complete with cloth costumes and many accessories. Both figures are available now, priced at $19.99 each. Check out these great new figures here

GREEN LANTERN BOX SET This new DC Direct box set includes three of the most familiar Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan, Tomar Re & Abin Sur, along with a badly damaged Manhunter Robot. This set also includes a 64-page book containing a number of classic Green Lantern comic stories. The whole set is priced at $39.99 - check the figures out here

TF GOLDEN DISCS We've received more of these sets, and the packaging has changed. Instead of a card holding the discs, this time they are protected by a folded card, within a sealed bag. The set still includes the 'player' attachment for Transmetal Megatron, so you can do your own version of the pivotal scenes from Beast Wars. Priced at $16.99, these sets are ready to go.

GI JOE WAVE 11 REVISION 4 CASE This case includes many of the newer popular figures, in one handy case. Agent (Matt) Trakker, Wraith, Cobra Eels, Cobra Flint, Pilot Scarlett, Zartan, Tiger Force Duke and Crocmaster are all here, and this case is priced at $59.99. Check out this new case here

GI JOE WAVE 7 REVISION 3 TROOP BUILDER CASE A number of Troop Builder cases were also in our new shipment. This case is a mix of 'unnamed' figures, and perfect to fill out your Cobra armies. Included in this case are Cobra Viper, Crimson Guard, Cobra Trooper, Cobra Air Trooper, Snow Serpent, Red Ninja, Python Patrol Cobra Officer and Para-Viper. Like our other cases, this one is priced at $59.99 - take a look at this assortment here

1997 DIE-CAST VOLTRON We've managed to get our hands on a few more of this classic toy set. This die-cast and plastic version of Voltron includes all of the extra weapons for the lions, and Voltron's Blazing Sword and shield. This set is priced at $139.99 - check it out here

SCULPTURE ARTS MUSASHI This statue of the legendary Musashi Miyamoto stands over 10" tall, and is taken from the "Vagabond" graphic novel series by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi is priced at $164.99, a savings of $15 off the MSRP. Take a look at this great new statue here

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MP-04 ROLLAR & MP-02 MAGNUS GUN ACCESSORIES Another great accessory kit will be here in just a few short weeks! This exciting set features a Silver Rollar that has been scaled up to fit perfectly in your MP-04 trailer. A nifty blaster for the MP-02 Magnus is also included. This set is priced at $29.99 and is available here

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3-3/4" FIGURES Marvel has joined Star Wars, GI Joe and DC with the announcement of the 3-3/4" Marvel Universe line. These figures are well articulated and come with one or more accessories. The first case includes two of Classic Spider-Man, and one each of Iron Man, Stealth Iron Man, Fiery Human Torch, FF Costume Human Torch, Daredevil, Bullseye, Punisher, X-Force Costume Wolverine, the Black Panther and the Silver Surfer, for $99.99. The singles of each figure are also available, priced from $8.99 to $11.99 each.

MOVIE MASTERPIECE HELLBOY, ABE SAPIEN Hot Toys has announced two new Movie Masterpiece figures from Hellboy 2. Hellboy and his friend Abe Sapien each get the 1/6 scale treatment, and are loaded with accessories and costume pieces. We've got them priced at $149.99 each - check them both out here

SPIDER-MAN CLASSICS 2009 WAVE 1 The new year brings a new lineup of Spider-Man figures in the newest wave of Spider-Man Classics. This wave includes both red & black and red & blue versions of the wallcrawler, as well as Underwater Mission Spider-Man, the Tarantula, Juggernaut and Venom III, the combo of Mac Gargan (the former Scorpion) and the Venom symbiote. The set of six figures is up for pre-order at $89.99, or you can opt for the case, which includes one or more of each figure, at $124.99. If singles are more your cup of tea, we have each of the three Spider-Man variations at $11.99, and Venom III is priced at $19.99.

ANIME MASTERPIECE GOLGO 13 DUKE TOGO The first Anime Masterpiece figure to be listed at BBTS comes from the long-running manga series (along with anime, etc.) Golgo 13. The 'hero' of the series, assassin Duke Togo, now gets his own 1/6 scale figure. He comes with his collapsible sniper rifle, which fits nicely into the provided suitcase. Duke Togo is priced at $199.99 - check out the first figure in a great new line here

1/6 SCALE TOHT Another of Indiana Jones' adversaries is getting the 12" treatment from Sideshow. Priced at just $94.99, Toht comes with many costume pieces (including trenchcoat and hat), weapons, a display base, and even an alternate head, melted from the Ark's energies. Check out the pics and all of his accessories here

ROCK ICONZ JIMMY PAGE STORMTROOPER, RUSH STARMAN We've got the newest Rock Iconz 9" statues from Knucklebonz up for pre-order. This time around, we get Jimmy Page in his "Stormtrooper" appearance from Chicago in 1977, and the Starman from the back of Rush's seminal 2112 album. These great new pieces are listed at $109.99 each, and you can check them both out here

BLACK QUEEN COMIQUETTE The first of two new comiquettes from Sideshow is Jean Grey as the "Black
Queen" of the Hellfire Club. Controlled by Mastermind, Jean took on the new persona of the Black Queen, with a new wardrobe to match. We have this 16.5" piece priced at $154.99, $10 off MSRP - take a look at it here

SPIDER-MAN "BACK IN BLACK" COMIQUETTE Sideshow's other new comiquette shows Spider-Man in his black costume from the "Back In Black" storyline. Events in Civil War caused Peter Parker to expose his secret identity, and the Kingpin used that information to find his family, with his assassin direly wounding Aunt May. Spider-Man went back to his black suit to gain vengeance, and this 16.5" piece shows him striding forcefully forward, with one of Doc Ock's tentacles laying in the rubble. This one is priced $20 below MSRP at $249.99 - check it out here

NEW ALL-STAR VINYL - Ali, Tiger, 3x Basketball Upper Deck's All-Star Vinyl line is branching out, with three new 10" basketball figures, as well as a couple of classic figures from other sports. Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett and Lebron James are all in the first wave of NBA All-Star VInyl at $21.99 each. Also at $21.99 are one of the greatest boxers of all time, Muhammad Ali, and one of the greatest golfers, Tiger Woods. Check out all of these new figures here

NEW DOCTOR WHO SERIES 4 FIGURES Our new set of Series 4 figures (assortment 02751UG4) incldues River Song, Vashta Nerada, a Sontaran Trooper, Hath Peck, Supreme Dalek, Davros and a Timelord in classic outfit. The set of 7 is priced at $89.99, and we've also listed singles of Davros, the Timelord, Vashta Nerada, Hath Peck and Captain Jack Harkness in Trenchcoat, priced at $12.99 - $13.99 each. Take a look at these figures and more, here

RAH CHUN LI - WHITE EXCLUSIVE The Real Action Heroes version of Street Fighter's Chun Li is getting her own exclusive recolor. The new version is limited to 300 pieces worldwide, and has her in her white outfit with pink highlights and gold trim. This new Chun Li figure is priced at $209.99 - take a look at the new outfit here

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 7 SINGLES A number of 'classic' characters from the DCUC line are being re-released with display stands alongside Series 7. We've newly listed Wonder Woman, Robin, Shazam and Firestorm (not sure which one, yet) singles at $13.99 each. Check out the available figures here

NEW BOWEN MARVEL BUSTS We've just listed a number of Bowen Designs Marvel Bust pre-orders. Hydra fans will be pleased with the Hydra Agent Bust three-pack, priced at $89.99, and we've also listed Ronan the Accuser at $49.99, the Super-Adaptoid at $89.99, and the Titanium Man at $54.99. Take a look at them here

NEW BOWEN MARVEL STATUES We've also got a few new statue listings up. This time around we've listed X-Men villain Mister Sinister (in his old, male body), former Herald of Galactus Terrax the Tamer, and Norse God killer the Destroyer. Each statue is priced at $189.99, $10 - $15 below MSRP. Check out these statues' pics here

MARVEL BISHOUJO ROGUE STATUE Kotobukiya has begun a new line of MArvel Bishoujo beauties with Rogue. The X-Man is dressed in her green and yellow X-Men costume and is done in the bishoujo style of cute and young face and body. We've got this one listed at $54.99 - take a peek at this brand-new statue here

NOVA FINE ART STATUE The folks at Kotobukiya are continuing their Fine Art Statue line with Nova. Richard Ryder was originally a normal earth teenager, but he was pulled in to an interstellar conflict and made a member of a group of space-borne lawmen, the Nova Corps. This statue shows Nova in the costume he had during the Annihilation Wave, and he's priced at $159.99, $15 below MSRP. Check out this statue and Nova's new look here

ARES FINE ART BUST As the Mighty Avengers' resident god of war, Kotobukiya thought it might be a good idea to give Ares his own bust. This piece shows him as he appears in the current series, complete with sword and battle axe. He's priced at $69.99 ($10 off MSRP) and you can pre-order yours here

WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST The last of the Classic X-Men bust line, this Wolverine piece has the hero
clad in his brown and tan costume, and his claws are made of real metal. This final piece is priced at $66.99 - take a look at the pic and place your pre-order here