June 22, 2011 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS ENCORE #20 DEVASTATOR GIFT SET The latest Encore release will be the Devastator Gift Set from Takara. This set includes all six Constructicons in their classic green and purple color scheme, alone with all of the pieces to assemble them into their gestalt form. We have this box set available for pre-order, priced at $119.99.

GEARS OF WAR 3 FIGURES & ACCESSORIES The upcoming release of Gears of War 3 is bringing with it a whole new crop of accessories. We have messenger bags, chain wallets, military bracelets, keychains, buttons, vinyl stickers and more with a variety of designs - check all of the new pieces out at the link. In addition to these items, we also have the first wave of GoW3 figures listed. The set of three includes Marcus Fenix, Damon Baird and Clayton Carmine, and they are listed at $44.99 for the set, saving you $9 off of the MSRP. You can also get them as a case of 14 (6 Marcus, 4 each of the others) for $199.99, saving you $52.00 off the MSRP, or if you're interested in Marcus alone, we have him listed at $15.99

SCI-FI REVOLTECH DOTM OPTIMUS PRIME The newest announcement in the Sci-Fi Revoltech line is Optimus Prime from the upcoming movie. This figure includes loads of articulation as well as his sword and five different guns that can peg together in a variety of formations. We have this figure listed at $54.99.

TF III IMPORT FIGURES We have listed a variety of new import versions of Dark of the Moon figures. We have the DA-28 DX Redecoration Leader Optimus Prime at $119.99, DA-29 Human Alliance Roadbuster Wrecker Mode and DA-30 Human Alliance Leadfoot & Steeljaw at $79.99 each, DD-10 Japan Exclusive Skywarp at $37.99, as well as a number of additional Autobots, Decepticons, Cyberverse figures and even an assortment of EZ Collection. We are waiting for additional details and pictures on a number of these figures, and will fill them in as they becomes available.

DOCTOR WHO 8" FIGURE SERIES 01 SET This first assortment of Mego-like Doctor Who figures includes the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sontaran Major Styre. Each figure has a cloth costume and accessory, and the set is priced at $49.99, $10 off the MSRP.

MARVEL SELECT COLOSSUS The strongman of the X-Men is next to get a Marvel Select figure. He stands over 8" tall and includes a third Danger Room base, which can be combined with those of gambit and Cyclops to form a diorama. We have this figure ready for pre-orders, priced at $19.99.

MARVEL VS CAPCOM MINIMATES SERIES 02 SET This second assortment includes 8 figures. Spider-Man & Chris Redfield and Wolverine & Viewtiful Joe are joined by Specialty Market Exclusive figures Super Skrull & Crimson Viper and Storm & Jill Valentine, and we have the set of 8 priced at $29.99, saving you $6 off the MSRP.

FEMME FATALES MINIMATES SERIES 02 BOX SET This wave of Femme Fatales includes Little Red (Riding Hood) and Alice (in Wonderland), as well as new character Medusa and pirate Anne Bonny. We have the set of 4 listed at $15.99, $2 off the MSRP.

DC BISHOUJO BATGIRL - BLACK COSTUME This recolor has Batgirl in the black and yellow version of her classic costume. This piece shows her standing with a foot atop a gargoyle, and is listed at $49.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.

HALO MASTER CHIEF PLAY ARTS KAI FIGURE Square Enix is beginning a new subline of Play Arts Kai figures with master Chief from the original Halo game. This figure is listed at $49.99 ($5 off the MSRP), and should arrive this September.

DOCTOR WHO CHARACTER BUILDING ARMY SETS The minifigures from the Doctor Who Character Building line are getting reinforcements. Both the Cyberman and the Daleks are getting 5-piece Army Builder Packs to increase the size of their forces. Each 5-pack is priced at $16.99, and they should arrive this September.

DOCTOR WHO SIGNATURE EDITION MATT SMITH STATUE The Eleventh Doctor is the second in the Signature Statue Collection - Gallifrey Edition. This piece stands 9" tall with the base and shows him as he first appeared in "A Christmas Carol." We have it listed at $99.99, saving you $19 off of the MSRP.

1/10 SCALE CLONE TROOPER BUILD PACK Kotobukiya is continuing their 1/10 Scale Star Wars ArtFX+ figures with a new two-pack of Clone Troopers. This set includes pieces for multiple looks, and is listed at $71.99, $8 off the MSRP.

GANTZ RAH KEI KURONO The first Real Action Heroes figure from the Manga and Anime Gantz is the her, Kei Kurono. His figure comes with his suit, as well as a number of weapons and accessories for him to use. We have this figure ready for pre-orders, priced at $274.99.

WORLD OF MMA CHAMPIONS RESTOCK, SERIES 06 The World of MMA Champions Ultimate Collector series figures are ready for pre-orders. We have restocked the Series 04 set and single as well as the Series 05 set, and added listings for case, set and singles for the new Series 06 assortment. Be sure to check them all out and grab your favorites.

1/6 SCALE AFGHANISTAN MUJAHIDEEN SET This new set of head and outfit allows you to create the recently-deceased terrorist and let your figures to finish the job all over again. It includes his turban, white outfit with camouflage coat, leather boots with laces and AK-47 with magazine, and is priced at $65.99.

GIANT-SIZED X-MEN HEROCLIX COLOSSALS The formerly-exclusive "new-dial" versions of the Apocalypse, Sentinel Mark II and Sentinel Mark V Heroclix Colossal figures are now being released by the manufacturer, and we have them listed for pre-orders, priced at $12.99 each.

STAR TREK FLEET CAPTAINS GAME NECA and WizKids are releasing a new Star Trek game. Using the Heroclix technology they have created many new detailed ships from multiple eras of the Star Trek Universe, and you play as the Klingons and the Federation trying to find a explore new worlds. This game is priced at $84.99, and should arrive in August.

MYSTIQUE LEGENDARY SCALE BUST This bust of Mystique stands 12.5" tall and shows her in a leather or vinyl top. She takes her cues from the Marvel Comics version with the skull on her forehead and smooth blue skin, and is priced at $214.99, $10 off the MSRP.

1/4 SCALE PREMIUM FORMAT HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE This 1/4 scale version of Jabba's favorite trophy comes with its own alcove stand and even includes lights both for the side panels and also to replicate Han being released from the carbonite. This piece can even be removed from the base and hung on the wall, and it is listed at $284.99, $15 off the MSRP.

JOHN CONNOR 19" STATUE This statue of the leader of the revolution in "Terminator: Salvation" shows him atop a broken Terminator, with an assault rifle in his arms. It stands 19" tall and is priced at $239.99, $10 off the MSRP for the piece.

STAR WARS R2-D2 HOMESTAR PLANETARIUM This R2-D2 figure acts as a planetarium, projecting the skyscape up on the ceiling. It even has the Death Star added to a scene, and is listed at $114.99.

DC HEROCLIX GRAVITY FEED BOX OF 24 This former exclusive is now available to the specialty market. It includes 24 blind-boxed movie Heroclix, and is listed at $59.99.

HALO HEROCLIX 10TH ANNIVERSARY CLIXBRICK, SINGLE BOOSTER This new 10th Anniversary assortment includes 5 brand new sculpts and 45 returning sculpts, all of which are now DC & Marvel Heroclix compatible. We have the single boosters priced at $10.99 each, and the ClixBrick of 10 boosters priced at $99.99, saving you $25 off the MSRP.

NEW BETTIE PAGE ACCESSORIES Dark Horse is releasing a number of Bettie Page accessories in two new designs - Hot Rod and Golden Leopard. We have items listed like keychains, flasks, pill boxes, cigarette cases and more, priced from $10.99 to $26.99 each.

GEARS OF WAR 3 FIGURES & ACCESSORIES The upcoming release of Gears of War 3 is bringing with it a whole new crop of accessories. We have messenger bags, chain wallets, military bracelets, keychains, buttons, vinyl stickers and more with a variety of designs - check all of the new pieces out at the link. In addition to these items, we also have the first wave of GoW3 figures listed. The set of three includes Marcus Fenix, Damon Baird and Clayton Carmine, and they are listed at $44.99 for the set, saving you $9 off of the MSRP. You can also get them as a case of 14 (6 Marcus, 4 each of the others) for $199.99, saving you $52.00 off the MSRP, or if you're interested in Marcus alone, we have him listed at $15.99

ZIBITS The new Zibits line from Senario is a creative mix of mini R/C robots with lights and sounds, along with playsets and vehicles. We have them listed as sets of 3, 4 or 5, along with the Action Defense Starter Pack, the ZX-34 R/C Vehicle, the Flying Hover Drone and the Highrise and Battle Fortress Playsets. Check out all of the new items at the link for more information.

NEW ROOM MATES WALL DECALS A number of new Room Mates wall decals have been listed for pre-order. We have items from "Captain America: The First Avenger", "Transformers III Dark of the Moon", Harry Potter, Marvel Comics, "Iron Man 2" and "Cars 2", in a variety of sizes and prices.

CHARLIE SHEEN Rubies is releasing new items based on everyone's favorite Winner. We have hats in black or white at $19.99, T-Shirt & Mask Combos in Standard or XL at $24.99, an overhead latex mask at $34.99, a 3/4 vinyl mask at $16.99, sunglasses at $8.99 and a wig at $12.99.

ULTIMATE SOLDIER 1:18 SCALE GERMAN FLAK GUN Ultimate Soldier's Xtreme Detail line is getting a new 1:18 Scale German 88mm Flak 36/37 gun. This piece is great for GI Joe figures and more, and is listed at $74.99.

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TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2011 SERIES 03, 04 Another large shipment of Transformers Generations has arrived, and we have plenty in stock now. We have the Series 03 Set of 4 (Sergeant Kup, Thundercracker, Scourge & Wheeljack) priced at $49.99, and the Series 04 Set of 3 (Warpath, Wheeljack, Thundercracker) priced at $49.99 as well. We have the Series 04 Case of 8 (two each of the set figures plus one each of Sergeant Kup and Scourge) priced at $99.99. We have singles of all figures available, priced from $15.99 - $24.99 each. We also have singles of the 2011 Series 01 (Skullgrin, Cliffjumper & Thunderwing) available so be sure to check the menu and grab the ones you need.

GREEN LANTERN MOVIE MASTERS SERIES 02, 03 - SETS, SINGLES We have received the two new waves of Green Lantern Movie Masters. Series 02 includes Isamot Kol and Sinestro, while Series 03 includes Maskless Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Krona. We have the figures available singly at $17.99 each, or as Series 02 and Series 03 Sets of 2 for $33.99 per set.

BATMAN LEGACY TWO-PACKS SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLE This assortment includes Prototype Suit Batman & Jim Gordon from "Batman Begins" and Batman & Two-Face from the upcoming Arkham City game. We have them listed as a set of two two-packs for $63.99; we also have leftover singles of the Arkham City two-pack for $32.99.

YOUNG JUSTICE TWO-PACKS SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES Our shipment of Young Justice Two-Packs has arrived at our warehouse. This wave includes Batman & Robin and Aquaman & Aqualad, and they are available singly at $17.99 per two-pack, or as a set for $34.99.

TRANSFORMERS DD-06 VORTEX This Japan-exclusive recolor evokes his Combaticon forebear and also includes a newly-sculpted head. We have it listed at $39.99; be sure to pick one up before this hard-to-get item is gone.

ADVANCED GRAPHICS CARDBOARD STAND-UPS A shipment of Stand-Ups has arrived. We have characters from a wide variety of licenses including Star Wars (with some Talking models!), "Alice in Wonderland", Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Star Trek and many more, so check out the menus at the link and grab your favorites.

MOTU CLASSICS - FACELESS ONE, BATTLEGROUND TEELA We have received a small quantity of the new Masters of the Universe Classics figures for the benefit of our international and other customers. The Faceless One and Battleground Teela are ready to ship out now, priced at $34.99 each.

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 18 - SET, SINGLES This assortment includes Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, Samurai, El Dorado, Black Vulcan and the Toyman, and we have them available as a set of six for $99.99 along with all of the CnC pieces to build Apache Chief. We also have singles available of all except Bronze Tiger & Captain Boomerang, priced at $16.99 each.

MARVEL SELECT GAMBIT This figure should arrive in the next day or so. We have it listed singly at $18.99, as well as listed by the set of two with the variant head, at $37.99. Both versions come with a display base that can connect to others to make a larger Danger Room display.

MARVEL SELECT JUGGERNAUT We will also receive another shipment of the Marvel Select Juggernaut figure. This version comes with his helmet, and is listed at $19.99.

STAR WARS SAGA LEGENDS 2011 SERIES 03 - CASE, SINGLES This assortment includes figures such as Spacetrooper, Death Star Trooper, Mace Windu, Boba Fett and more, and we have the case of 12 available for $104.99. We also have a number of singles leftover from the now sold out sets, so if you're looking for specific figures, be sure to check the menu.

TRANSFORMERS HUMAN ALLIANCE SERIES 02 SET This assortment includes the new stealth repaint of Bumblebee as well as Roadbuster. We have the set of two ready to ship out, priced at $69.99.

INDIE SPOTLIGHT MUCUS TICK This exclusive figure is cast in translucent green plastic and includes the stop sign accessory as well as an alternate head. We have it in stock now, listed at $34.99

TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-05 ACCESSORY KIT This add-on set for Masterpiece Megatron includes all of the pieces to turn him into his full-length gun mode, with a number of them being die-cast. The set can also transform into a giant cannon for Megatron to fire, and we have the set listed at $54.99. NOTE - This item will include an orange-tipped silencer to comply with national laws.

DUKE NUKEM FOREVER FIGURE This new 7" figure comes from the long-awaited video game. It includes his signature cigar as well as a pistol, and is listed at $15.99, $2 off the MSRP.

PREDATORS 7" FIGURE SERIES 01 RESTOCK A small shipment of Predators Series 01 has arrived. This assortment includes the Berserker, Falconer and Classic Predators, and they are available as a set of three for $44.99, saving you $12 off the MSRP. We also have singles available of the Berserker and Falconer figures, priced at $12.99 and $14.99 respectively.

MARVEL SELECT HULKS RESTOCK We have received a number of Hulk figures from the Marvel Select line. We have both the original green Incredible Hulk and the gray Ultimate Hulk available, priced at $19.99 and $17.99, respectively.