April 28, 2010 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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GI JOE RESOLUTE - GI JOE PACK, COBRA PACK, SET Celebrate the awesome Resolute mini-series cartoon with this great new shared exclusive set of 14 figures - each totally new and nicely designed. Joe Set Includes: (Arctic) Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Snake Eyes, Stalker, Beachhead and Flint. The Cobra set includes one each of Cobra Commander, the Baroness, Destro, Firefly, Zartan, Storm Shadow and an Alley Viper. You can pick up either pack of 7 for $44.99, or a set of 1 of each for $79.99, or even a case of 3 of each pack for $219.99.

MP-04S MASTERPIECE CONVOY SLEEP MODE We've got a number of this newly-announced limited edition collectible up for pre-order. This piece is limited to 2010 pieces in Japan and shows Optimus after his spark went off-line in "Transformers: The Movie". It also includes his trailer and versions of his gun, axe, and transformed Megatron gun, and we have it listed at $274.99.

HOT TOYS RESIDENT EVIL (BIOHAZARD) 5 1/6 SCALE JILL VALENTINE The latest Video Game Masterpiece announcement from Hot Toys is the B.S.A.A. version of Jill Valentine from Biohazard 5. Jill comes loaded with accessories from the game, and we have her listed at $144.99.

SCI-FI REVOLTECH #008 - BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT Kaiyodo's Sci-Fi Revoltech line has a new license - Batman. This figure is Batman from 'The Dark Knight' and includes accessories from the film. We have this figure listed at $37.99, and it should arrive this July.

HALO MINIMATES - BOX SET, WARTHOG Diamond Select will be releasing a number of new Minimates based on the 'Halo' line of games. We have currently listed the first Minimates Box Set of 4, priced at $13.99, and the Warthog Vehicle Set with driver, priced at $12.99

HOT TOYS TRUETYPE BODIES Three newly-announced Truetype bodies are up for pre-order. The TTM-15 and TTM-16 are advanced versions of the standard African-American & Caucasian 1/6 scale bodies with additional parts, and are priced at $42.99. We've also got the TTM-14 Caucasian Narrow Shoulders version available, at $36.99.

DOCTOR WHO 2010 5" FIGURES SERIES 1 & 2 We're still waiting on details on the lineups of these waves, but we've already listed pre-order for the Series 1 & Series 2 sets of 4, which are currently priced at $59.99. If the assortments require items to be added to or subtracted from the sets, these changes will be made at a rate of $15 each.

DOCTOR WHO 'SILVER NEMESIS' CYBERMAN & CYBERLEADER SET This new Classic two-pack includes both a Cyberman and a Cyberleader from the 'Silver Nemesis' Doctor Who episode. This set is to arrive in July, and is priced at $39.99.

STAR WARS JABBA'S PALACE BOOKEND SET This set shows Leia as Boushh trying to free Han of the Carbonite while a Gamorrean Guard and Boba Fett walk their rounds. The set measures 14" wide by 9" tall, and is listed at $224.99, saving you $25 off the MSRP.

HEADROBOTS HOTHEAD MINI FIGURE Headrobots' second release is Hothead, a head and weapons set to go with
the Universe Classics Onslaught body (sold separately). The set includes multiple weapons in addition to the head figure, and we have it priced at $30.99.

THE EXORCIST - POSSESSED REGAN BOX SET NECA has re-solicited this deluxe box set, which includes lights and sounds, and even a spinning head. We have this set priced at $34.99, $5 below MSRP, with an expected release date of October of this year.

NHL SPORTSPICKS SERIES 25, CASE, SINGLES The Wave 25 assortment of McFarlane Toys' NHL Sportspicks is up for
pre-order. We've got the case of 8 including two each of Patrick Kane and Sidney Crosby 4 and one each of Phil Kessel, Henrik Sedin, Marion Gaborik and Nickalas Backstrom, and it is priced at $89.99. We've also got singles of these six figures as well as the single-only Scott Gomez & Dustin Penner, each listed at $11.99.

UNIVERSAL MONSTERS RETRO CLOTH SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES Diamond Select's new Universal Monsters license has a new release on the horizon. The Wolfman and Frankenstein are set to be the first wave of Retro Cloth releases, and we have them listed separately for $17.99 each, or you can pick up the set of two priced at $32.99 and save yourself a few bucks.

SCI-FI REVOLTECH #009 - GIANT ROBO This classic Japanese hero is also getting his own Revoltech figures. Like Batman, this one is set to arrive in July, and is listed at $37.99.

LEGO SETS We've listed a number of new Lego sets lately. From Kingdom sets like Prison Tower Rescue and Outpost Attack, to Space Police Sets, Power Miners and even the new line of Lego Games, we've got them listed. Check out the menus at the link for more information and descriptions.

FAMILY GUY - STEWIE BOXED SET This new boxed set includes Stewie in four of his outfits. He is available as Classic Stewie, Commando Stewie, Sexy Party Stewie and XXXL Stewie, and you can get all four right here in one box, priced at $16.99.

DANGER ROOM SESSIONS WOLVERINE 9" FINE ART STATUE Kotobukiya has started a new subline called 'Danger Room Sessions' which will be X-Men statues with light-up bases. The first release is a 9" statue of Wolverine, with the berserker in his classic costume; this piece is listed at $144.99 ($25 below MSRP) and comes with an alternate unmasked head.

STAR WARS DX KUBRICKS SERIES 02 - MASTER CASE, BOX The second wave of Deluxe Star Wars Kubricks includes Chewbacca with goggles, Hot Han Solo, Hoth Leia Organa, Hoth Luke Skywalker, a Snowtrooper and R-3P0, along with the pieces to assemble a bonus AT-ST unit. We have the box of 12 listed at $199.99, or the Master Case of 48 (including chase figure) at $699.99, saving you $100 off the 4x box price.

CINEMA OF FEAR 12" MICHAEL MYERS IN HOBO OUTFIT This new 12" figure from Mezco shows Michael Myers in his Hobo Outfit from 'Halloween 2'. He also comes with a knife to threaten his opponents, and he is listed at $34.99, $5 off the MSRP.

'SENATE DUEL' YODA VS. DARTH SIDIOUS DIORAMA Sideshow's latest diorama for Star Wars is the 'Senate Duel' which shows Yoda and Darth Sidious engaged in battle in the Senate chamber. This fantastic collectible is listed at $239.99, $10 off MSRP, and is set to arrive this fall.

STAR WARS TALKING PLUSHES A number of new talking plush Star Wars characters have been announced. We've got the 4" mini talking plush clip-on set of 4 (Darth Vader, Yoda, R2-D2, Chewbacca) listed at $35.99, as well as 9" talking versions of all four figures at $19.99 each, and even a 15" talking Yoda plush, priced at $39.99.

DAWN 20TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE This statue marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of Joseph Michael Linsner's signature character, Dawn. This statue is 15" tall and is priced at $159.99, saving you $19 off the MSRP.

KABUKI FAUX BRONZE STATUE This new museum-quality version of the classic Kabuki statue is limited to 250 pieces worldwide. and we have it listed at $249.99, saving you $49 off the MSRP.

HALO SPARTAN MARK VI ARMOR BUST BANK Diamond is also releasing a bust bank of a Spartan in the Mark VI armor. This piece measures 8" tall and is listed at $17.99.

STAR WARS DROIDS BANK This new bank shows C-3P0 and R2-D2 traversing the surface of Tatooine, and is priced at $23.99.

GHOSTBUSTERS NEON SIGN The Ghostbusters logo is one of the most recognizable around, and you can now get it in the form of a 15" neon sign. We have this great new collectible priced at $99.99, saving you $25 off the MSRP.

GARGOYLES - CLASSIC HEROES GOLIATH STATUE This new 11" tall statue shows the leader of the Gargoyles, Goliath, with his wings spread atop a logo base. This piece is to be released this November, and we have it listed at $179.99, saving you $20 off the MSRP.
STAR WARS CLONE WARS KIT FISTO MAQUETTE The latest Clone Wars Animated maquette shows the Nautolan Jedi wielding twin green lightsabers. This statue is listed at $84.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED DARTH VADER MINI BUST This bust shows the Dark Lord of the Sith with his armor and outfit burnt and tattered, with exposed mechanics and more. This piece is listed at $53.99, $6 off the MSRP.

BIOWORLD MERCHANDISE ITEMS We've listed pre-orders for a wide variety of Bioworld items. They've got belt buckles, backpacks, caps, beanies, wallets and more, from licenses like Sesame Street, Gears of War, DC Heroes, Sonic the Hedgehog, Street Fighter, Atari, Call of Duty, Nintendo and more - check out the menus at the link.

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED EZ COLLECTION CLEAR VERSIONS We've listed pre-orders for the latest batch of Japanese TF exclusives. This bunch includes clear versions of the EZ Collection (Legends-scale) Transformers Animated figures, and has Optimus in red, Prowl in smoky gray, Bumblebee in yellow and Starscream in purple. We've got them listed at $59.99 each, so don't miss out on these popular figures.

IRON MAN 2 BATTLE TACTICS C2E2 MINIMATES EXCLUSIVE BOX SET The newest comic book convention has its first exclusive up already. This four-pack includes Nick Fury as well as Tony Stark in his racing outfit, and battle-damaged versions of Iron Man Mark VI and War Machine, and we have it listed at $15.99.

DARK SHADOWS - BARNABAS & ANGELIQUE 8" FIGURE SET This new set of Mego-style figures includes Barnabas with his signature wolf's head cane and Angeliques with cloth outfit and necklace, and is listed at $42.99.

DEATH NOTE FIGURES We've listed a wide variety of new and classic Death Note items. We've got pre-orders for items from mini figures to 20" statues, and they should arrive next month. Check out all the pre-orders at the link for more information.

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NEW ARRIVALS
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FREDDY KRUEGER GLOVE PROP REPLICA (2010) NECA's new prop replica version of Freddy's glove from the upcoming "A Nightmare on Elm Street" remake has arrived. This new glove includes metal and leather parts, and we have it listed at $64.99, saving you $7 off the MSRP.

HALO 2010 MONGOOSE & DRIVER SETS - SET, SINGLES McFarlane's new Mongoose Boxed sets each include a specially colored Mongoose unit and a driver. We've got the brown and green Mongoose with Yellow Spartan EVA and the green highlighted Mongoose with the ODST VISR Mode each listed at $22.99, or you can pick them up together for $39.99.

GREEN LANTERN BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 4 - SET, SINGLES The latest wave of Blackest Night Figures was very popular, but we've still got a few sets left, priced at $59.99 ($16 off MSRP); we've also got singles available of Black Lantern Firestorm, Black Hand and Green Lantern Kyle Rayner, priced at $16.99 each.

DOCTOR WHO - ELEVENTH DOCTOR CRASH SET This new pair of figures shows the new version of the Doctor as he appeared both at the beginning and at the end of his first episode. Pick up this set before it is gone, priced at $27.99.

MOTU CLASSICS RE-ISSUE HORDAK, WEAPONS PAK International and other collectors will be happy to hear that we have gotten a hold of a number of Hordak Re-Issue figures, which are priced at $34.99, as well as the Ultimate Battle Ground Weapons Pak, which is priced at $24.99.

LPS COLLECTIBLE PETS 2010 WAVES A1, A2, A3 A number of cases of LPS Collectible Pets have arrived this week. We've got 2010 Wave A1, A2 and A3 cases available at $29.99 each, and we've also got singles available of most of the figures in the three waves, priced at $6.99 to $14.99 each.

TF ROTF EZ COLLECTION EXCLUSIVES We've listed three new Japanese ROTF EZ Collection exclusive figures. We've got the white version Shanghai Attack Demolishor, Infiltration Soundwave and Defender Optimus Prime in stock and ready to go, priced at $54.99 each. Don't miss out on these import exclusives.

ST:TOS CAPTAIN'S CHAIR We've received a few additional pieces of this fantastic replica. With lights and sounds from the original series, this makes the ultimate gift or addition to a Star Trek collection, and it is listed at $2199.99, saving you $500 off the MSRP.

MARVEL MINIMATES WAVE 29 RESTOCK - SET, SINGLES A restock shipment of this recent wave has arrived. We've got singles available for X-Force Wolverine & Hydra Agent, Armored Daredevil & Moon Knight and Black Panther & 90's Storm, priced at $6.99 each. We've also got the full set of 4 two-packs, including the chase WWII Wolverine & Hydra Agent, for $29.99

AVATAR VEHICLES & ANIMALS RESTOCK It's been quite the week for restocks. We've received a large quantity of Avatar's RDA Grinder and AMP Suit vehicles, just in time for the release of the Blu-Ray & DVD. Check out these two (priced at $23.99 each) and more at the menu.

BIOSHOCK EVE HYPO SYRINGE PROP This item from the hit video games measures 8" long and even lights up when you press the button. You can pick one up now, priced at $14.99.

RIPPLE JUNCTION T-SHIRTS A large shipment of new t-shirts has arrived. We've got Chuck Norris, Microwave Kittens, Pride, Prejudice & Zombies, King of the Hill, Futurama, Resident Evil and Hangover shirts in a variety of sizes. Check out the menus at the link for more information.

SILVER BUFFALO ITEMS We've also received a good variety of licensed items from Silver Buffalo. We've got items like key rings, shot glasses, cotton and hooded towels, belt buckles and mugs with licenses like Marvel Heroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Gears of War - take a look at the link and pick your favorites.

FUNKO WACKY WOBBLERS We've restocked dozens of Wacky Wobblers, from Marvel to South Park, Alice in Wonderland to Star Wars, Betty Boop to Elvis, Star Trek and more - check out the new arrivals under your favorite menus at the link.