June 2, 2010 - (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 new arrivals and a huge batch of new preorders!

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IMPOSSIBLE TOYS TRNS-01 & 02 - SET, SINGLES Impossible Toys is releasing their Transitional Robot Neural Soldier in two versions. The pink version goes by the name of Valkyrie, while her green and white sister bot is called Medic. Each figure is listed separately at $69.99, or you can save $5 and order the set of two for $134.99. Be sure to check out the transformation video on the page for more on this new figure.

TF ALTERNITY - A-01 CONVOY VIBRANT RED RE-ISSUE, A-04 THUNDERCRACKER BLUE We've just received word that not only will the A-01 Vibrant Red Convoy be re-released, but it will be accompanied by a Thundercracker Blue version of the A-04 Okamora Orochi. We have each figure listed for pre-order, priced at $49.99 - don't miss this second chance to pick up Optimus Prime in his signature colors, or your first chance to complete the Seeker trio in Alternity form.

STAR WARS - 2010 VINTAGE SERIES 02 The new Black & White Vintage line is also releasing a second wave, and it includes Anakin Skywalker, Darth Sidious, Obi-Wan Kenobi, General Grievous with Cape, Stormtrooper, Clone Trooper, Magna Guard and Commander Cody; we have them listed as a set of 8 for $79.99, or as a case of 12 for $104.99. We also have singles listed on this wave, priced at $10.99 each.

ROCKMAN/MEGAMAN 13 CM PLASTIC KIT FIGURE This new 1/10 scale figure from Kotobukiya comes with all kinds of extras, from extra hands to an energy tank. Don't miss out on this fantastic new figure of a classic character, priced at $39.99; he should arrive this September.

RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE ACTION FIGURE SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES We've got pre-orders up now for the first series of Return of Bruce Wayne figures. This wave includes Witch-Hunter Batman, Prehistoric Batman, High Seas Batman and Wild West Batman, and we have singles available at $17.99 each, or you can pick up the set of 4 for $64.99.

DOCTOR WHO 2010 ACTION FIGURES SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES We now have information on the first wave of new 2010 Doctor Who Figures. This assortment includes the Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond, Regenerating Angel and Army Dalek, each of whom is available as a single at $15.99. The set of 7 is rounded out by Peter Winder, Hawthorne (Chief Winder) and Professor Bracewell; the set of 7 is listed at $104.99, and should arrive this July.

SHOCKER TOYS INDIE SPOTLIGHT EXCLUSIVES Shocker Toys is releasing a number of figure and Mallow exclusives in its Indie Spotlight line this summer. We've got figure listings for the Dan Garrett Blue Beetle, Barry Hubris from "The Tick", the Hunter Rose Grendel, and the Blank from Dick Tracy; each figure is listed at $29.99. We've also got exclusive Mallow listings for the Maxx, Mr. Gone, Lazerman and the Soul Eater Shinigami, with each figure priced at $19.99. Finally, we've also listed the exclusive Mucus Tick figure, priced at $34.99.

PRINCE OF PERSIA - HOT TOYS 1/6 SCALE PRINCE DASTAN Hot Toys has solicited a 1/6 scale figure of Prince Dastan from "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time". This 12" figure comes with his blades, a
display stand and more, and is currently priced at $199.99, although we expect that price to decrease once a domestic supplier is found.

SCI-FI REVOLTECH NEW FIGURES - BUZZ, WOODY, MOTHRA Three new Sci-Fi Revoltech figures have been announced. The release of "Toy Story 3" will bring us Revoltech figures of Buzz Lightyear and Woody, and Godzilla's old acquaintance Mothra completes the trio. Each figure comes with accessories, and we have them priced at $38.99 each.

I HEART GUTS - GLAND & ORGAN PLUSHES The whole line of I Heart Guts plush items is now up for pre-order. We've got items like the Heart (regular and Black Faux Patent Leather versions), the Liver, the Lungs, the Spleen and all manner of other glands available. Most of the plushes ar 5"-6" long/wide, and we have them priced at $13.99 and $15.99 each, with the Black Faux Patent Leather Heart at $23.99.

EPIC WEAPONS - DRAGON AGE REPLICA COLLECTOR'S EDTIONS, FROSTMOURNE ICE SHARD We've listed a few new items from Epic Weapons. The Frostmounre blade from World of Warcraft will have an appropriate stand/diaply option with the Ice Shard base to hold it, which is priced at $248.99. We've also listed Collector's Editions of the Grey Warden and Darkspawn letter openers; each has special accenting and is listed at $19.99.

TF HENKEI CLASSICS - C-13 HOUND We've found another supply of the Henkei Classics Hound with Ravage, so we've got pre-orders up for him. This two-pack draws its inspiration from the early G1 cartoon, and updates both figures to current levels of articulation and design. We have this set priced at $29.99, and they should arrive this Fall.

KITTY PRYDE 13" STATUE This Bowen piece shows the phasing X-Man in her original uniform, trying to catch up to her dragon Lockheed. The statue measures 13" tall, and we have it listed at $164.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

BLEACH PLAY ARTS KAI FIGURES - SET, SINGLES The first series of Square Enix' Play Arts Kai figures to be released includes Ichigo, Rukia and Hitsugaya, and we have them listed individually at $41.99; you can instead choose to buy the set of three, priced at $119.99, and save yourself $6 off the individual prices ($9 off the MSRP total).

SABRETOOTH CLASSIC 12" STATUE This statue shows the classic X-Men and Iron Fist villain standing in a snowy field, hands curled in rage. We've got it listed at $229.99, which saves you $15 off the MSRP of $244.99.

THOR 9" MINI BUSTS - CLASSIC, MODERN Bowen Designs is releasing two versions of its new Thor mini bust. One version will be done in the classic Marvel Thor look, while the other one will be in his new look from the Straczynski run on the title. Each bust is priced at $74.99, $5 off the MSRP.

DOCTOR DOOM CLASSIC 12" STATUE Bowen Designs final new statue for this month is a classic take on Doctor Doom. This 12" statue shows Doom in a classic Kirby pose, and we have it listed at $204.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS 14" POSEABLE PLUSHES We've listed three new 14" tall poseable plush Star Wars figures.
Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Yoda are available, priced at $24.99 each. These plush figures make great items for children, too.

MACROSS REVOLTECH THREE-TRANSFORMATION VALKYRIES We've just got the go-ahead to re-list three of the most popular Revoltech Macross releases. Hikaru's VF-1A, Roy's VF-1S and Hikaru's VF-1J are all available, priced at $28.99 each. With the lockdown going on with US Macross releases, now is your chance to snap up some of these great figures.

FAMILY GUY RE-ISSUES Mezco is re-releasing two items from their Family Guy figures. The Mini Figure Boxed Set includes all six family members plus a number of accessory items and is priced at $16.99, while the Giant Chicken vs. Peter Box Set is listed at $22.99.

GREEN HORNET MEZCO FIGURES - 1/6 SCALE, MEZ-ITZ Mezco is producing a number of figures from the upcoming "Green Hornet" movie. Green Hornet and Kato are both being released as 1/6 scale figures, priced singly at $34.99 or as a set of two for $64.99. The two heroes are also being done in Mez-Itz form, with the individual heroes priced at $11.99, and the set of two at $22.99.

SAW MEZ-ITZ FIGURE Mezco is also releasing a Mez-Itz figure based on the Saw Puppet. This figure bears an evil half-grin, and is listed at $11.99.

STAR WARS - 2010 CLONE WARS SERIES 02 REVISION 01 Two new waves have just been announced for the new 2010 Star Wars lines. The Clone Wars Series 02 Revision 01 includes figures like Mace Windu, Commander Green, Battle Droid Commander, Clone Scout and Kit Fisto, and we have the set of 5 new figures listed at $59.99, with the case of 12 priced at $99.99, and individuals of the new figures at $13.99 (older figure prices may vary).

CIXI STATUE Cixi of Troy is a comic heroine from Europe, and now she's making inroads to the US, too. This Statue of Cixi the Pirate is priced at $199.99, saving you $23 off the MSRP.

INDIANA JONES 1/4 SCALE PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE - "TEMPLE OF DOOM" The Temple of Doom Premium Format Indiana Jones figure measures 20" tall and shows Indy with a machete in one hand and a Sankara Stone in the other. Standing atop a skull-adorned base, this figure evokes the spirit of Indy, and we have it priced at $279.99, saving you $20 off the MSRP.

COLOSSUS LEGENDARY SCALE BUST The strongest X-Man will now be available as a 12.5" tall bust, showing him in his new costume. This piece is priced at $224.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP.

BATMAN DIE-CAST 11" BATPOD STATUE This new Noble Collection piece is a die-cast version of the vehicle on a display stand. This piece is priced at $99.99, and would make a great addition to any Bat-fan's collection.

SUPERMAN 10" BRONZE STATUE Another new Noble Collection piece, this 10" tall statue shows the Man of Steel running forward, his cape unfurled behind him. This statue has an August arrival date and is listed at $324.99.

"THE HOBBIT" STEINS Taverncraft has announced the first of their steins from the upcoming "The Hobbit" movie. Smaug the Magnificient will adorn these steins, and you can get him on either the Epic Collection Stein at $114.99, or the Legendary Collection Stein at $159.99. Each piece has a pewter lid, and the Legendary version is 18K gold plated.

AUTO WORLD SLOT CAR TRACK SETS A number of new Slot Car sets have been announced this month. We've listed sets for the Dukes of Hazzard, Batman and NHRA Pro Racing, and the sets are priced from $94.99 to $114.99 -check them out.

STAR WARS - LIGHTSABER HILTS WITH SOUND AND LIGHT We've listed two different versions of the Sound & Light Lightsaber Hilts from Japan. Obi-Wan and Darth Vader Lightsaber Hilts are on their way, and we've got them priced at $13.99 each.

NINTENDO - SUPER MARIO FIGURES, PLUSHES, KEYCHAINS, VEHICLES A wide variety of new and returning Super Mario items are up for pre-orders. We've got Super Mario keychains, a 2" figure gift pack, Plush Series 02, 5" Figure Series 01 and Pull & Speed Vehicles available - check out all the new pre-orders and grab your favorites.

ROCKY 12" STATUE This 12" statue of one of Sylvester Stallone's greatest roles is dressed in his red, white & blue trunks, and has his gloves ready to go for the fight. This piece is priced at $199.99, and should arrive in the 4th quarter of this year.

NEW RIPPLE JUNCTION T-SHIRTS We've just listed a number of new t-shirts from Ripple Junction. This time the licenses includes Eastbound & Down, Terminator: Salvation, The Big Lebowski, The Goonies, Edward Scissorhands, and Seinfeld. Be sure to take a look at all the newly-available items while you're there, too.

TOKIDOKI HATS, T-SHIRTS A number of new t-shirt and hat listings are up now from Tokidoki. We've got Marvel caps of Cyclops, Dr. Doom, Wolverine, Spider-Man and more, along with t-shirts with Wolverine, the Fantastic Four and more. The caps are priced at $34.99, with the t-shirts at $27.99.

THANOS & MISTRESS DEATH DIORAMA This Sideshow piece measures 20" tall by 14" long by 11" wide, and shows the mad titan Thanos and his eternal love, Mistress Death. In it, Thanos wears the Infinity Gauntlet and is surrounded by the remains of his crushed foes, and we have the piece listed at $329.99, saving you $20 off the MSRP.

MICHAEL JACKSON IMPRESSIVE POSE STATUE This new 8.66" tall statue shows Michael Jackson (from the legs down) in one of his signature poses. The piece is a great conversation starter and momento for Michael Jackson fans, and we have it priced at $189.99.

ROBIN HOOD COSTUMES & REPLICAS We've just listed a wide variety of costume pieces and replicas from Russell Crowe's "Robin Hood" movie. We've got Maid Marion's Blue Dress & Chemise, her Riding Ensemble with Corset and her Boots; we also have Robin Hood's Vambrace, Hooded Shirt, Leather Pants, Boots, Scabbard & Belt with Pouch, Suede Hood, Thin and Wide Leather Belts, and finally his Sword. Many items are available in multiple sizes; check out the items and prices at the link.

DOCTOR WHO NOVELTIES Three new Doctor Who items have been listed under the Novelties & Electronics menu. The Adipose Stress Toy is squishably wonderful and is priced at $21.99; the TARDIS Emergancy Fund is a die-cast way to hide an emergency stash and is priced at $11.99; finally the Desktop Patrol Dalek runs around your workspace, stopping at edges and walls to say "Exterminate!", and is listed at $36.99.

IRON MAN 2 MEGA BLOKS A number of Mega Bloks items from the Iron Man 2 movie have been put up for pre-order. We've got the Hall of Armor Playset at $34.99, the Aerial Attack Workbench Set at $9.99, and Metalon versions of Iron Man Mark VI and War Machine, each priced at $12.99.

HALO ACTIONCLIX NECA is re-releasing a spinoff of Heroclix for the Halo universe. Each ActionClix three-pack includes two classic Halo ActionClix figures, as well as a never-before-released Active Camo Covenant figure, exclusive to each color's battle pack. Each three pack is listed at $6.49 and make a great way to try the game out without committing to a huge outlay of cash.

BOB MARLEY FIGURES - 7", 18" NECA is also releasing Bob Marley as both 7" and 18" figures. The 7" figure includes a microphone accessory and is priced at $14.99 ($3 off MSRP), while the 18" version will come with similar articulation and accessories and is priced at $42.99 ($7 off the MSRP).

HALO R/C - ARCTIC VERSIONS The Halo Remote Control vehicles are seeing a re-release, in new Arctic colors. We've got the Warthog with two figures listed at $24.99; the Mongoose with Master Chief is priced at $24.99 as well. the Arctic Version Flying Hornet is listed at $34.99, and all three set are to be released this July.

TOY VAULT RESTOCK We've just relisted a number of Toy Vault items, from the Mini Godzilla Plush to the 15" Talking Fezzik, the Rabbit with Big Pointy Teeth to the Python-opoly Board Game. Check out the menus at the link to find more of these restocked items, and pick your favorites.

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WAREHOUSE FIND - SIDESHOW, HOT TOYS, MORE We've finished adding our warehouse buy to our inventory, and we've got a great variety of Sideshow, Hot Toys and other items ready for you. Check out the 12" Star Wars figures, Premium Format and Legendary scale statues and busts, Indiana Jones items and more, all at the link.

ENESCO DISNEY STATUES & MORE We now carry a wide variety of Enesco's Disney statues, figurines and busts. With choices like Hercules & Pegasus, Snow White and Mickey Mouse, there is something for every Disney fan, so check out the lists at the link for all the new items.

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 13 - SET, SINGLES We've finally received the remainder of our shipment of DCUC 13. We've got two different case assortments of 10 figures priced at $149.99 each. We've also got the set of 8 figures, along with all of the Collect-n-Connect pieces to build Trigon, priced at $129.99. Finally we've got singles available of all figures except Donna Troy, and these are priced at $16.99 - $19.99 each.

SIDESHOW GI JOE - 12" DUKE Sideshow's version of the field leader of the GI Joe team has arrived. This figure comes with a detailed cloth uniform set and multiple weapons, and we have him listed at $116.99, saving you a few bucks off the MSRP.

BEAST WARS BASICS FIND We've managed to find a small quantity of Beast Wars Basic cases, so now is a great time to fill some of the holes in your collection with carded versions of these figures. We've got Airazor, Armordillo, Iguanus, Insecticon, Razorclaw, Snapper and Terrorsaur, priced from $14.99 to $49.99 each.

MOTU CLASSICS FIGURES We've got some pieces in stock of Optikk and Re-Issue Mer-Man from the MOTU Classics line. Each of these figures is available, priced at $34.99.

GI JOE 2010 3.75" BIG LOB We've also got some pieces of the new exclusive Big Lob 3.75" O-Ring figure, for the benefit of our international and other collectors. Big Lob comes with weapons and a file card, and is priced at $34.99.

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED JAPANESE FIGURES We've received a small shipment of TF Animated figures from Japan. From Grimlock and his fellow Dinobots to two packs with Prowl & Blitzwing and Ironhide & Soundwave, we've got a good mix of figures for you - take a look at the available items and grab your favorites now.

REVOLTECH EVA-02 THE BEAST The newest Evangelion Revoltech is the Beast version of the EVA-02. This version comes with all manner of accessories like alternate body parts and clear energy items for a variety of effects, and we have it priced at $33.99.

MECHA GORILLA - SET, SINGLES These import versions of a certain unnamed giant ape robot come in Bomb Belt and Open Mouth versions, and we've got the set of two listed at $109.99, or you can opt for either single, priced at $59.99 each.

REVOLTECH FRAULEIN QUEEN'S BLADE NOWA The half-elf Guardian of the Forest has arrived in figure form. This figure includes multiple faces, hair parts, hands and more, and is priced at $38.99.

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" SINGLES We've restocked a number of our Marvel universe singles. We've got recent figures like Colossus, Havok and the AIM Soldier as well as older figures like House of M Spider-Man, Captain America and Extremis Armor Iron Man. Take a look at the available figures at the link, priced at $7.49 - $14.99 each.

BOSTON AMERICA ITEMS We've received a large shipment of Boston America items. From energy drinks and mints to lip balm and bandage, we've got a number of licenses like Family Guy, Nintendo and Nightmare Before Christmas. Check out the new items at the link.

GREEN LANTERN BLACKEST NIGHT TOON TUMBLERS - SET, SINGLES These new sturdy glass tumblers each come with a symbol of one of the Corps on one side, and the name of their essence - Rage, Will, Hope, etc. on the other. We've got the set of eight available for $79.99, or you can mix and match your favorite singles - we've got singles available of the black, green, red, blue, purple, yellow and orange Corps, priced at $9.99 each.

BLOOD ENERGY POTION Harcos' new energy drink comes packaged in an IV bag-style package, and swirls around within like blood. Pick up some of these creepy drinks today, priced at $3.99 each.

ZEIKOS HEADPHONES - MARVEL, SPONGEBOB We've received our first shipment of Zeikos headphones, we've got Spider-Man, Iron Man, Punisher and Spongebob Squarepants items, with styles like earbuds, headphones and wraparounds. Take a look at the available items at the link.

WWE BASIC FIGURES SERIES 03 - SET, SINGLES The third wave of Mattel's WWE Basic figures has arrived. This assortment includes Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Shelton Benjamin, the Great Khali, the Undertaker and Mickie James, and you can get the set of 6 for $69.99. We've also got singles available for all but Mickie James, and they are listed at $11.99 each.