May 1, 2010 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hasbro has just announced an amazing huge new batch of items and we've just listed preorders for everything. There are over 150 new listings for Transformers, Star Wars and GI Joe - Please take a look at some of the many new listings mentioned below:

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NEW PREORDERS
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STAR WARS SUPER DELUXE AT-AT One of the coolest vehicles in the Star Wars universe is getting a major upgrade! This huge new playset features a variety of opening doors and storage for many 3.75" figures. We have it priced very competitively at $109.99 - take a look here

GI JOE 3.75" FIGURES - 2010 WAVE 01 Hasbro has melded the movie style with 25th anniversary style to create a great looking lineup of figures this year. The first wave features: Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Snow Job, Duke, Firefly, Alley Viper, Beachhead and Cobra Commander. Cases of 12 are $84.99, the set of 8 is $63.99 and singles range from $6.99 to $9.99

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS An exciting new Deluxe Class size line that many are considering 'Classics 3.0' has just gone up for preorder. The set of 4 initial figures include: Cybertron Prime, Cybertron Bumblebee, Autobot Drift, and Thrust. Sets are $51.99 and singles are also available

TRANSFORMERS COMBINERS This very exciting new line features 2-Pack and 5-Pack combiners. The 2-Packs are reminicent of Targetmasters and the 5-Pack combiners are gestaults that all combine to form a larger robot. 5-Packs include Aerialbots & Combaticons, 2-Packs include Huffer, Searchlight and Smolder. This should be a great line - reserve yours here

STAR WARS BLACK & SILVER VINTAGE This line will feature awesome retro packaging and a slew of figures very similar to releases from the late 70's. These will be great display pieces when left in the package - take a look at all the figures here - $104.99 per case & available singly.

STAR WARS FX LIGHTSABERS - 5 NEW MODELS We've listed the traditional style Mace Windu and Luke ROTJ Green FX Sabers at $99.99 and also listed 3 brand new 'Removable Blade' style sabers at $114.99. These sabers can be displayed as a standard FX with blade fully extended, and the blade also detaches so the saber alone can be worn on a belt or displayed in a smaller area. Removable Blade versions include: Anakin, Darth Vader, and Obi-Wan - each $114.99

GI JOE BRAVO VEHICLES - HISS & WOLF HOUND Hasbro brings us the Wolf Hound - a nicely repainted version of the Snow Cat and an all-new HISS tank. It appears Cobra has been making improvements to the HISS and it looks quite cool - take a look here

TRANSFORMERS LEADER STARSCREAM & BATTLE HOOK PRIME We've been looking for a Leader Size Starscream for nearly 3 years, and he is finally available! Get Starscream and the updated 'Battle Hook' prime as a set for just $99.99 - take a look here

IRON MAN 2 COMIC FIGURES SERIES 02 - SET, SINGLES The second wave of Iron Man Comic figures have just been listed and we have in-package photos of all 6 figures: Classic Armor Iron Man, Classic Iron Man, Guardsman, Hulkbuster Iron Man, Red & Gold Iron Man, and Titanium Man. The set of 6 has been listed at only $49.99

TRANSFORMERS VOYAGER Another awesome new batch of Transformers - check out the huge voyager size Seaspray, a very cool Payload yellow dump truck, and a pimped out Autobot Ratchet. Sets, Singles & Cases Available!

SO MUCH MORE NEW HASBRO!!

TRANSFORMERS DELUXE - SET OF 4

CLONE WARS ANIMATED FIGURES

BEYBLADES ARE BACK - NEW ITEMS

STAR WARS SAGA LEGENDS

TRANSFORMERS SCOUT SET OF 4

STAR WARS STARFIGHTERS

HAILFIRE REMOTE CONTROLLED DROID

GI JOE ALPHA VEHICLES

BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE

STAR WARS TRANSFORMER CROSSOVERS

HUMAN ALLIANCE JAZZ WAVE

STAR WARS VEHICLE FIGURE WAVE

GALACTIC HEROES AT-AT & FIGURES

PREDATORS SERIES 01 For the first time almost 20 years, there is a brand new Predator film featuring a whole new breed of Predators! These hunters are even more ruthless and deadly than the Predators that came before. Fans of the series will want these figures of the Classic Predator, the Falconer Predator, and the Berzerker Predator. The set of 3 is priced at $44.99

LOTR BAG END ENVIRONMENT - OPEN & COLLECTOR EDITIONS An amazing new environment from Weta - This highly detailed piece is available as an open edition at $124.99 - and also as a limited edition at $249.99. The limited edition piece features not only amazing detail on the outside, but there are cutaway views of all the rooms of Bilbo's home.

NEW TAKARATOMY UNICRON Takara will be reissuing the 'Supreme' sized Unicron that originated in the Energon line. The figure will have a new or reworked head and will arrive this fall. Preorders have been set at $134.99, but may be reduced slightly if we can negotiate better pricing.

MARVEL HEADPHONES, EARBUDS & WRAPAROUNDS Only $14.99 for Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Punisher (as well as Spongebob) earbuds or traditional headphones - take a look at these fun items here

TWILIGHT ECLIPSE SERIES 01 ACTION FIGURE SET This new series of figures based on Twilight: Eclipse features new versions of the vampire Edward Cullen and the werewolf Jacob Black, along with the figure debut for the sadistic Victoria. The set of 4 is available at $59.99

25" FRANKENSTEIN SUPER SIZE CREEPY COLLECTORS FIGURE Boris Karloff as Frankensteins Monster Super Size Creepy Collectors Figure is a whopping 25 inches tall. It is the second in an allnew series of stylized classic Universal Monsters. The Monster comes ready for action in resealable collectors package. Preorders have been listed at $144.99

PERSONA 3 - AEGIS HEAVY EQUIPMENT VERSION A high end PVC Statue made by Cospa and imported from Japan. Aegis is up for preorder at $219.99

DAN DARE 1/6 SCALE FIGURE "Dan Dare. Pilot of the Future" rose to incredibly popularity in the British boy's magazine "The Eagle" in the 1950s and 1960s. Now, with the anticipated release of a live-action Dan Dare movie, Day2Day has secured the world-wide rights to Dan Dare merchandise. The first product to be released will be the Dan Dare 1:6 scale action figure.

BIOWORLD ITEMS - TF, MARVEL, FAMILY GUY, GHOSTBUSTERS Over 180 licensed items from 30 properties have just been listed including hats, belt buckles, wallets, backpacks, apparel and much more. A wide range of fun and inexpensive products

SKELANIMALS 6" FLOCKED VINYL SERIES 02 Toynami's latest 6" vinly figures are limited to only 500 pieces each and are adorably fuzzy with their flocked finish. Preorders are available at $21.99 to $24.99 each

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NEW ARRIVALS
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FREDDY KRUEGER GLOVE PROP REPLICA An excellent new wearable prop replica. Freddy's Glove is in stock now at just $64.99 and looks fantastic. Wear one to the theater next week when you see it again.

ASTRO BOY 9" MOVIE MASTERPIECE FIGURE Another fun figure from Hot Toys - this 9" figure captures the movie essence quite well and features 2 sets of interchangeable posing hands, Open chest with positive "blue" energy inside, Battery-operated illuminated eyes for X-ray vision mode.

CLONE WARS ANIMATED - WAVE 03 Another round of new Animated figures has just arrived. This wave includes: Commander Bly, Anakin Cold Weather, Commander Stone, Magnaguard, Obi-Wan Cold Weather, Rex with Heater Pack, Firefighter droid.

INDIANA JONES FERTILITY IDOL Sideshow is proud to bring you the Fertility Idol Life-Size Prop Replica from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Sitting atop a themed idol chamber display base, each piece is individually painted and finished to exacting standards. The Fertility Idol Life-Size Prop Replica is the definitive Indiana Jones collectible - in stock at $179.99

TRANSFORMERS STICKER SHEETS - AUTOBOT, DECEPTICON A variety of Autobot and Decepticon Logo items have just arrived including Imported Sticker sheets from Cospa in Japan, and also cool 5" Car Magnets at only $5.99 each!

GREAT EASTERN ENTERTAINMENT ITEMS - NINTENDO, MGS, ROBOTECH A variety of fun novelty items based on great video game and cartoon properties. Take a look at the various Patches, Towels, Wall Scrolls, Jewelry and more here

LPS POSTCARD PETS 2010 WAVE 01 - CASE, SINGLES The first batch of new Postcard Pets has just arrived - Choose from Racoon, Angelfish, Deer, Butterfly and Basset Hound - only $9.99 each or $54.99 for a case of 8

SENGOKU BASARA REVOLTECH All 4 of the Sengoku Basara Revoltech items announced so far are now in stock at $35.99 to $36.99. Choose from Masamune Date, Yukimura Sanada, Mottochika Chosokabe, and Motonari Mori.

MGS3 NAKED SNAKE VCD Medicom brings us the Metal Gear Solid 3 Naked Snake / Big Boss version of their fun VCD Figure. Snake is in stock now at $74.99

SCI-FI REVOLTECH - 003, 004 Baragon and Booska from the very popular Sci-Fi Revoltech line are now in stock at $36.99 each. Check out the rest of the figures including the awesome Batman Dark Knight here

18" WYATT EARP FIGURE The Wyatt Earp Premium Format figure is a stunning 1:4 scale museum-quality piece. With Colt Peacemaker drawn, Earp confidently takes aim for the shootout. The figure is dressed in an incredibly detailed, hand-tailored fabric costume, including an 1870's frock coat with wired hem for poseability. In Stock at $259.99

DBZ - 6" GOHAN VCD Another cool figure from Medicom, This VCD features Gohan in his purple outfit and is in stock at $77.99

ST: TWOK 16" ENTERPRISE Measuring 16 inches long, this light-up plastic starship features new sound effects from the classic film and features an all-new paint scheme. Sculpted and designed by Art Asylum, this legendary vessel is ready to leave dry-dock and explore your collection! In stock now at $10 off MSRP @ $39.99