April 22, 2009 - (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 wide variety of new preorders and more new arrivals from the past few weeks.

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TAKARA TRANSFORMERS - DEVICE LABEL - TRANSFORMING COMPUTER ACCESSORIES Another innovative and fun new sub-brand from Takara, the 'Device Label' brand features transforming USB Memory Sticks, Mice, and USB Hubs. The Transforming Mice are Grimlock, and a white repaint for Overkill - each is priced at $59.99. The USB Memory Sticks feature Ravage and Tigatron - each with a 2 GB payload. Blaster rounds out the 5th member of the Device Label brand as a USB Hub. We have only early artwork of these figures listed currently, we'll update the site as more info surfaces.

RATCHET & CLANK SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES DC Direct will be releasing the first wave of figures based on this hit video game property in December. Characters in the first wave include: Ratchet with Transforming Clank, Armored Ratchet with Mr. Zurkon, Dr. Nefarious with Zoni, and Captain Quark with Scrunch. The set is priced at $59.99 and singles are $15.99 each.

STAR TREK - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 - HD VERSION The original series has been digitally remastered, and with that improved detail comes an even more detailed version of the Enterprise. Each ship also includes light & sound features and is priced $10 below MSRP at $39.99

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2009 VOLUME 2 BOOK & HENKEI GHOST STARSCREAM Another great mail-away exclusive from Japan is now available. Joining the clear Mirage/Ligier is an awesome new Ghost Starscream based on the classics/Henkei mold. The figure is available by itself or also paired with the Japanese text Generations volume 2 book.

LORD OF THE RINGS SHADES OF MORDOR RINGWRAITH DIORAMA Another awesome statue from Sideshow. This pieces measures 12" cubed and it packs in 5 Shades of Mordor as they hunt for Frodo in one of the more tense scenes of the trilogy. Preorders have been listed at $284.99

MARVEL RED HULK STATUE - BOWEN Bowen Studios will be releasing several different Hulk Statues this fall - the popular Red Hulk will stand about 14" tall and is up for preorder at $249.99. Also be sure to check out the 13" Retro Green Hulk Statue at $199.99

MASTERPIECE GRIMLOCK UPGRADE KIT Aftermarket manufacturer iGear is producing a fun little accessory set for the nearly sold out MP-08 Grimlock (we are under 2% of our overall inventory remaining for those of you who may still want one). This kit is only $14.99 and it includes 1x Gold Crown, 1x Maccadam's Old Oil House Cup and 1x Miniature Thrust jet (non-transforming).

NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - Take a look at more new BSG figures:
BSG BOOMER & ATHENA TWO-PACK
BSG RAZOR CYLON COMMANDER PX FIGURE
BSG RAZOR CYLON PILOT FIGURE

HISTORY OF THE DC UNVIERSE FIGURE SERIES 3 This is a great looking new set of figures from DC Direct. The set of 4 includes Ocean Master (half-brother of Aquaman), the super-flexible Plastic Man and Superman's nemesis Brainiac join the Man of Steel himself in this series, based on George Pérez's art.

NEW HASBRO STAR WARS LISTINGS - We've listed a variety of new figures, battle packs, vehicels, and toys, take a look at these:

-- DELUXE SIZE Y-WING & ARC-170

-- CLONE WARS ANIMATED WAVE 7

-- STAR WARS COMIC TWO-PACKS 2009 WAVE 2 CASE

-- STAR WARS BATTLE PACKS 2009 WAVE 3

-- JEDI & SITH LIGHTSABERS

-- VEHICLE FIGURE PACKS SERIES 2 SET, SINGLES

HOT TOYS DX-08 JOKER WITH 'PERS' We've received final pricing information on this item, the MSRP has been set at $194.99, and our final preorder price is $164.99. This is probably going to be the best figure of the year, and the price is pretty reasonable for all the extra outfits included, not to mention the new moving eyeball system Hot Toys dreamed up.

AVP:R PREDATOR DAGGER REPLICA Sideshow won't be shipping this item outside of the USA, but BBTS will be shipping it worldwide. The dagger is 1:1 scale and reaches nearly 26" in overall length. A handy polystone display base is also included - preorders have been opened at $224.99

HOT TOYS MOVIE MASTERPIECE 12" IHSIKAWA GOEMON From the upcoming film, the Goemon figure features the likeness of Yosuke Eguchi, depicting the legendary bandit and ninja warrior Ishikawa Goemon.

GI JOE: RISE OF COBRA ADULT & CHILD COSTUMES We plan to have these in stock well before Halloween to give you time to assemble the perfect costume. Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes and Duke costumes and accessories in child and adult sizes are available on the menu below with quite affordable prices

TRANSFORMERS II: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN ADULT & CHILD'S COSTUMES Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and Megatron all receive the costume treatment from Disguise. We have a variety of sizes and level of detail with each costume

STAR TREK DIE CAST VEHICLE SINGLES Mattel will be releasing a variety of 1:50 scale Star Trek ships this year. All our previous listings were for assorted cases, but thanks to a new program with Mattel we are now able to order and offer them individually. Single ship prices are $13.99 - assorted cases are $49.99

CARNAGE LEGENDARY SCALE BUST Another wicked looking bust from Sideshow - this piece measures about 10" x 12" x 12" and is priced at $189.99 - lots of teeth and evil in this sculpt.

OFFICIAL STAR WARS CARDED FIGURE PROTECTIVE CASES & FIGURE STANDS These stands and bases come directly from Hasbro, they will protect and display many different types of Star Wars figures - take a look at the items here

MORE DC DIRECT ITEMS - take a look at the rest of this months new listings:

-- WONDER WOMAN Vs. ARES STATUE

-- UNI-FORMZ GREEN LANTERN - SINGLE, SET OF 3

-- GREEN LANTERN "FIRST FLIGHT" MAQUETTE

-- BATMAN FAMILY BUILD-A-SCENE PART 3 - COMMISSIONER GORDON & BATWOMAN

-- JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA BOX SET

-- TRINITY BOOKENDS SET

TWILIGHT BARBIE DOLLS Mattel gets in on the Twilight juggernaut with Barbie versions of both Edward and Bella. We don't have any images yet, but the set of both figures is available at $52.99

SCENE IT? GAMES We've recently listed Scene-It? games for Star Trek, The Simpsons, Seinfeld, Disney, Harry Potter and more - take a look at the list here

HALO ODD PODS SERIES 1 McFarlane enters the Urban Vinyl space with these fun sylized figures based on Halo 3. The full set of 4 is up for preorder now at $35.99

6" GRENDIZER METALTECH DIE-CAST SET This cool set is only $49.99 and it comes with a variety of fists, weapons, and die-cast metal parts.

PREDATOR 2 1:1 SCALE BIO HELMET Add this full sized Predator helmet to your collection at $324.99. This piece is limited to 1000 worldwide

NFL LEGENDS SERIES 5 - CASE WITH CHASE OR SUPER-CHASE, SINGLES Another round of NFL greats is up for preorder at $10.99 each, or $79.99 for the case of 8. Each sealed case will contain a chase figure and the slim chance at a super-chase figure.

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STAR WARS MIGHTY MUGGS 2009 WAVES 1 & 2 These waves of Mighty Muggs will not be available at mass market stores, Hasbro has made them 'direct market' exclusives. We've stocked up on wave 1 and 2 - each new assortment contains 4 brand new figures and is available at $49.99

HENKEI CLASSICS EXCLUSIVE THRUST & DIRGE Following up the Skywarp & Thundercracker exclusive set, Thrust and Dirge are now in stock in limited quantities at $174.99 for the pair.

MUPPETS - GONZO THE GREAT 26" REPLICA - ONLY $79.99 We were able to pick up a nice supply of Gonzo's on closeout and pass the savings along to you. This figure was originally priced at $300 so it's quite a deal at $79.99. We've opened one up for display at the office and its a very nice piece that is quite poseable

SHOCKER TOYS INDIE SPOTLIGHT SERIES 1 The first series of Indie Spotlight figures from Shocker Toys has just arrived, sets of 7 figures are in stock now at $98.99. The set features Kabuki, Scud, The Maxx, Shadowhawk and more - take a look here

TERMINATOR SALVATION - 3.75" & 6" FIGURE SETS Playmates has just delivered the first round of Terminator movie products to us. Both the human and robot wave of 6" figures and the robot wave of 3.75" figures are in stock here

MARVEL SELECT GREEN HULK RESTOCK One of the more popular Marvel Select releases is finally back in stock - get your green hulk at $17.99 and don't forget about the BBTS Exclusive Red Hulk figure.

SOUNDWAVE WITH RAVAGE & LASERBEAK Soundwave is now in stock in the Classics style packaging at $59.99 - these never last long

LITTLEST PET SHOP COLLECTIBLE PETS WAVE A1 REVISION 1 CASE This is the only assortment that includes the Lion and fiery ring, the case is in stock now at $31.99 and also includes Butterfly, Seahorse, Frogs and more.

WONDER WOMAN DVD MAQUETTE Another great looking statue from DC Direct, this one is based on the direct to DVD movie, and is limited to 4000 pieces - in stock now at $74.99

FINAL FANTASY CRISIS CORE PLAY ARTS SET Another nice set of figures from Square Enix. This set is priced at $69.99 and contains Zack Fair (standing 9" tall), Cloud Strife (standing 8 1/4" tall), and Aerith Gainsborough (standing 7 5/8" tall).

SCAR PREDATOR MASK REPLICA Sideshow's latest 1:1 scale replica is now in stock at $289.99

PREMIUM FORMAT 1/4 SCALE SLAVE LEIA This beautiful piece stands around 17" tall and features Leia in the sexiest costume of the original trilogy - in stock now at $234.99

1/2 SCALE TERMINATOR 2 ENDOSKELETON This piece stands around 3 feet tall, features LED lights and a detailed base, and is in stock now at $1999.99