July 21, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMER MOVIE SHIPMENT: For a quick look at all the new figures - check out this link, for more detail - read further below: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=3751

TF 2 ROTF - LEADER PRIME & JETFIRE Our new shipment contains the long-awaited Leader Class Jetfire along with Optimus Prime sharing the case. Not only are they both great figures in their own rights, but these two can combine to give Optimus the flight power he needs in the battle. We've got Optimus singly at $54.99, Jetfire singly at $69.99, or you can save yourself $25 and pick up the case containing the two of them, priced at $99.99.

TF 2 ROTF - VOYAGER WAVE 4, 5 Hasbro's latest assortment of Voyager Class Transformers includes Constructicon Long Haul and Grindor, a new recolor of Blackout. We have Grindor available individually at $24.99, or you can pick up the set of two for $52.99. We've also received cases and singles of the various Wave 4 figures, including Stratosphere, Mixmaster, Megatron and more, with cases at $99.99 each, and singles varying from $24.99 to $24.99.

TF 2 ROTF - DELUXE WAVE 3, 4 These two new waves offer some great figures from the movie. Wave 3 includes Ravage in his Deluxe form, along with Interrogator Barricade, Cannon Bumblebee and Mudflap, and we've got the set of 4 for $51.99, or a case of 8 (2 each) for $104.99, along with singles ranging for $12.99 to $14.99. Wave 4's singles are also listed at the same prices, and you can pick up the set of 4 (Dead End, Blazemaster, Jolt and the Skids & Mudflap Ice Cream Truck) is priced at $51.99, as well.

TF 2 ROTF - SCOUT WAVE 3, 4 Also in our shipment are Waves 3 and 4 of the ROTF Scout line, and they're available in a variety of ways. In addition to singles of most of the figures, we've got the set of three Wave 3 figures (Scalpel, Reverb & Dune Runner) at $34.99, or a set of five wave 3 & 4 figures (the previous three plus Ejector and Nightbeat) for $54.99. You can also choose just the pair of the new Wave 4 figures at $24.99 - take a look at all our listings and see what is right for you.

TF 2 ROTF MOVIE LEGENDS SERIES 4 - CASE, SET, SINGLES We've also received the next wave of Transformer Movie Legends. Wave 4's case is listed at $44.99 and includes 2 each of Recon Bumblebee, Sideways and Autobot Skids, and one each of Autobot Ratchet & Tankor. We've also got a set of 4 listed, one each of Recon Bumblebee, Sideways, Autobot Skids and Tankor, at $29.99, and singles of all but Tankor, priced at $6.99 each. We've also received more stock of the Wave 3 singles, sets and even the Revision 2 case, so take a peek at what we've got in stock and pick your favorites.

GI JOE MOVIE RESTOCK - ALL WAVES OF CASES & SINGLES FIGURES We've received a large quantity of 3-3/4" figures from the "GI Joe: Rise of Cobra" movie. We're restocking singles, cases and even the massive super-set of 37, containing all figures in the three waves of 3-3/4" figures, both C1 and C2.

TF ANIMATED VOYAGER SERIES 6 SET OF WRECK-GAR & ATOMIC LUGNUT We've just received a shipment of the late and lamented Transformers: Animated Voyager Series 6. The set of Atomic Lugnut and Wreck-Gar is priced at $49.99, which basically give you Atomic Lugnut for $9.00 even when purchased as part of the pair.

STAR TREK MOVIE STARFLEET COMMUNICATOR Styled from the recent Star Trek movie, this communicator has voice clips of Kirk and Spock, available at the touch of a button. We've got this new collectible priced at $16.99, saving you a couple of bucks off the MSRP.

MARVEL ICONS 12" PHOENIX More cases of Marvel Icons have arrived, and we've finally got singles of the 12" Phoenix figure in stock. Dressed in the gold and green costume from after Jean Grey was replaced by the Phoenix, this figure is priced at $29.99 and is ready to join your collection.

NFL SPORTSPICKS LEGENDS 5 CASE, SINGLES Our shipment of NFL Sportspicks Legends Series 5 has arrived. This assortment includes figures like Archie Manning, Barry Sanders 2, Joe Montana 2, Stave Young and Randall Cunningham, along with regular and chase versions of Dan Marino 2 and Bart Starr. Individual figures are priced at $11.99, with chase figures at $16.99 and $19.99, and the case of 8, with at least one chase figure, priced at $79.99.

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MICHAEL JACKSON "THRILLER" 1/6 SCALE HOT TOYS FIGURE The next in Hot Toys' Michael Jackson line comes in the look he had for the video "Thriller." Michael comes with both regular and zombie head sculpts, along with regular and zombie versions of his suit, alternate hands and more, and is priced at $224.99, with a 3rd quarter release date.

TMNT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FUGITOID FIGURE To celebrate the anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Playmates is creating a limited quantity Fugitoid figure. Once a human scientist, Professor Honeycutt's life was drastically changed by his interaction with the Triceratons, and his mind ended up stuck in this shiny robotic form. You will be able to pick up this friends and ally of the Turtles this September, at the price of $12.99

TERMINATOR SALVATION - DELUXE HARVESTER This 14" tall robotic monster is one of the iconic images from "Terminator: Salvation" with its claws, lasers and more. Priced at $39.99, this gigantic figure is in scale with the 3-3/4" figures from the line and makes a great play or display piece for science fiction fans.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 6 - SET, SINGLES The most recent wave of World of Warcraft figures has a Goblin Tinker riding atop a handmade rocket, alongside a Drawven King with dual warhammers, and a Forsaken Queen, wielding a powerful bow. We've got the set of three listed for $89.99, $30 off the MSRP, or you can mix and match them, priced at $32.99 each ($7 off MSRP each).

MARVEL SELECT ABOMINATION Thanks to Diamond Select, the Hulk will soon have some large-scale competition. Emil Blonsky's monstrous form should be truly hideous with the sculpting and detailing that come along with the Marvel Select name, and we've got him listed at $17.99.

RESIDENT EVIL 5 PLAY ARTS KAI ACTION FIGURES - CHRIS, SHEVA, SET Square Enix' new Play Arts Kai series takes their old Play Arts style and increases the scale and articulation. Chris Redfield measures 9.75", and Sheva comes in at 9.25"; each one includes accessories and is priced at $39.99, or you can opt for the set at the price of $74.99 and save $5.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2009 VOLUME 3 - BOX, FIGURES, SET Not much is known about the third volume in the series, but it is said to include a set of exclusive Transformers, Skids & Screech. We don't have any further information on the identities of these two yet, but it is known that they will be fully painted, rather than clear figures as the previous two figures were. We've got the book listed singly at $32.99, the set of two figures at $139.99, and a pack including the book and the set of figures at $159.99.

STAR WARS BATTLE DROID MINI BUST Gentle Giant's next Star Wars Bust is a Battle Droid. Unsung warriors of the Trade Federation, these poor excuses for soldiers weren't much in battle but were great as comic relief, and now you can have one on your shelf for the price of $59.99, $10 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS COMMANDER GREE MAQUETTE Gentle Giant has also got a fully body Maquette coming out - Clone Commander Gree. Working alongside Yoda in helping defend Kashyyyk from Separatist attack, Gree's life was cut short when Order 66 was given and Master Yoda was forced to defend himself against his former allies. Gree's Maquette is priced at $74.99 ($15 below MSRP), and comes reasdy for battle, wielding an enormous blaster of some type.

NEW AVATAR MOVIE MINI BUSTS From the upcoming Sci-Fi movie "Avatar" come these new busts. Not much is known currently about them, but pictures are expected after SDCC, later this week. We've got Jake Sully and Neytiri mini busts listed at $59.99 each ($10 below MSRP), and a Viper Wolf Mini Bust Two-Pack priced at $69.99, $9 below the MSRP.

GOTHAM CITY STORIES STATUE PART 1 - BATMAN The first piece of the new Gotham City Stories line shows Batman in his blue & grey costume ready to leap from an open window, grappling hook in hand. While we're not sure if these pieces connect like the Batman Family statues, they are meant to be displayed together, to tell a more complete story. This first piece is expected early next year, and is priced at $84.99, $15 below MSRP.

CATWOMAN CLASSIC 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE If the leather-wearing black outfit 13" Catwoman was not to your liking, perhaps this one will be a better fit. This 13" Classic Catwoman comes dressed in her purple outfit, with black boots, gloves, and even a whip. This figure is priced at $84.99, $15 below MSRP.

BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES - SET, SINGLES The third wave of Blackest Night figures has a little bit of everything from the crossover. Larfleeze the Orange Lantern makes his first appearance, along with Green Lantern Arisia, Black Lantern Aquaman and a new deco of Star Sapphire (maybe a new head sculpt?). We've got the singles of this wave listed at $17.99, or you can pick up the set of four at $59.99, saving you $12 off the set.

BATMAN VS. KILLER CROC STATUE This new Classic Confrontations statue has Batman, again in his blue and grey look, taking on the gigantic Killer Croc as he explodes from the sewers. We're still waiting on size information, but we can tell you that this statue is priced at $199.99, a savings of $50 off the MSRP, and that it should arrive this coming March.

HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SHAZAM BUST Clad in his standard red, yellow and gold suit, and with his signature grin, this bust of Shazam shows him flying up from a base made of the captured seven deadly sins. Priced at $59.99 ($10 below MSRP), Earth's Mightiest Mortal can grace your shelves this March.

TWILIGHT: NEW MOON SERIES 1 - SET, SINGLES From the upcoming "New Moon" sequel to Twilight come these figures. Series 1 includes 7" scale figures of Edward, Bella, Jacob and Alice, and the set of 4 is priced at $64.99 ($7 off MSRP), or you can opt for singles of Edward or Bella, priced at $15.99 each.

STAR WARS 1/72 SCALE COMPLETED MILLENNIUM FALCON WITH DISPLAY CASE Back again, and at a cheaper price! This fantastic large scale completes Millennium Falcon model is packed with detail, and comes in its own display case. Previous priced at $1799.99, this new batch is priced at just $799.99, and should arrive in time for the ultimate Christmas present for Star Wars fans.

TMNT APRIL O'NEIL - YELLOW JUMPSUIT, GREEN JUMPSUIT, SET Ever the fashion plate, April O'Neil from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is all decked out in bright colors for the season. These versions of April come with mousers, and come in either the Yellow or Green Jumpsuit. Each is priced individually at $16.99, or you can save a few bucks and pick up the set of the two, priced at $27.99.

BIOSHOCK SERIES 1 SET NECA has announced figures from the "Bioshock" series of games. Big Daddy will come with removable tanks and multiple drills, while Big Sister will come with a removable Little Sister Companion. The set of figures is priced at $39.99, and the preview pics for them look great.

WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN STATUES - WOLVERINE, LOGAN, MAGNETO One 2 One Collectibles has listed three statues from the "Wolverine and the X-Men" cartoon. We've got Wolverine, crouched and ready for battle, and Logan with claws popped, each at $124.99; also coming is the Magneto statue, showing the Master of Magnetism floating just over the ground, priced at $144.99.

CHOPPER PREDATOR MASK REPLICA Sideshow is bringing us another great replica from "Alien Vs. Predator." This time we get the Chopper Predator mask, with armor detail and a light-up targeting system, and it's priced at $279.99, $20 below MSRP.

FANTASY FIGURE GALLERY - MEDUSA'S GAZE - WHITE VERSION This fantastic statue is coming back around, this time as a red-haired beauty in white clothes, carrying an armory is golden weapons. Priced $15 below MSRP, at $104.99, she's sure to be a hit when she arrives this December.

PINKY STREET FIGURES - STREET FIGHTER, KING OF FIGHTERS We've just listed new Pinky Street two-packs of fashion dolls. These 5" figures come with swappable heads and more, and their first releases are two-packs of fighting ladies: Chun Li and Sakura from Street Fighter and Mai Shiranui and Athena from King of Fighters. Each two-pack is priced at $19.99, and they're set to arrive this December.

BOONDOCK SAINTS FIGURE SET From the cult hit "The Boondock Saints" and the upcoming sequel comes this pair of figures. Brothers Connor and Murphy are here in all their glory, ready to let someone have it, and they're priced at $27.99 for the pair.

TF 2 ROTF ROBOT HEROES SCENE PACKS - SERIES 1 SET, SERIES 2 SET The new Robot Heroes Scene Packs are sure to be must-haves for Robot Heroes fans, with the oversized figures and vehicle mode figures in these packs. The Series 1 set includes Battle of the Fallen (with an oversized Fallen figure) and Battle for the All-Spark, while the Series 2 set includes Desert Devastation (with an oversized Devastator figure) and Shanghai Shootout. Each set of 2 packs is priced at $47.99.

LPS WINTER PET SETS Hasbro has announced two new Littlest Pet Shop Winter Pets Two-Packs. One set includes a kitten and a panda, while the other has a seal and a sheepdog, each decked out for winter fun. We've got each two-pack listed at $7.49, and the set of two two-packs for $14.99.

LPS ADVENT CALENDAR Another new holiday LPS item is the Advent calendar. A happy way to enjoy the Christmas season, each door in this calendar incldues one of three Littlest Pets, or an accessory to use with them. You can pre-order this neat little holiday set for $15.99, and have it in plenty of time for the holiday season.

THE FIFTH ELEMENT MANGALORE 1/4 SCALE STATUE Fans of the Sci-Fi/Fantasy movie now have another option for memorabilia - Hollywood Collectibles has announced a 1/4 scale statue of a Mangalore, the shapeshifting brutes that served the forces of evil and their own selfish ends. We've got this piece priced at $249.99, and it is expected to arrive in the 4th quarter of this year.

IKKI TOUSEN 1/6 SCALE COLDCAST SWIMMING SUIT FIGURES - KANU UNCHOU, CHOU-UN SHIRYU Two of the most popular Ikki Tousen girls appear here in swimmin suits, courtesy of Musashiya. These 1/6 scale cold cast figures of Kanu & Chou-Un enjoying time in the sun are priced at $224.99 each.