November 16, 2004 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

STREET FIGHTER ROUND 1: This highly anticipated line from Sota Toys has just arrived and does not disappoint! The figures come with alternate fists and heads and are very well done overall. Ryu, Chun Li, Sodom, M. Bison, and Sagat are available as a set of 5 for $54.99. The alternate paint versions of Ryu and Chun Li are each available separately for $10.99. We have a pre-order listed for the Round 2 set of 5 as well.

SPORTS PICKS: NHL Legends 1 and NFL Series 10 have arrived. NHL Legends features Wayne Gretzky in both Oilers and Kings uniforms - also included are Frank Mahovlich, Gerry Cheevers and Yvan Cournoyer. NFL 10 features 8 normal figures and a variety of chase pieces and away jersey figures. Most common figures are $9.99 to $10.99 and the chase figures vary in price. NFL 10 includes Terrell Owens, Ricky Williams, Randy Moss, and many other big names.

SIDESHOW-WETA / MORPHEOUS: The Mouth of Sauron Bust, which is limited to 4000 pieces has just arrived and we have limited stock left after filling our pre-orders. Sideshow has offered us a package deal of LotR King Elessar Statues with the purchase of the spendy Giger Spell 1 piece. Spell 1 is limited to only 666 pieces and has a MSRP of $750! We've made a purchase of both pieces and are splitting apart the set as a short term pre-order. King Elessar is available for pre-ordering for $249.99 and Spell 1 is available for just $389.99! which is $360 off the suggested price!

TRANSFORMER PRE-ORDERS: The new E-Hobby repaint has just been put up for pre-order - Blitzwing has been repainted with a dark gray color scheme and is named 'Overcharge' - available for pre-order for $49.99 Hard Hero has announced the new Cyclonus Bust - pre-orders available for $44.99 and be sure not to miss out on our exclusive Metallic Bumblebee Statue from Hard Hero.

ROBOTMASTERS & BT ARRIVING SOON: Our distributors in Japan have informed us that the Robotmaster RM-15, RM-16, and RM-17 will be arriving in early December. Pre-Orders are still available for Star Saber, Victory Leo, and the Victory Saber RM-17 Giftset. The Bt-06B and BT-09 Binaltech figures will be arriving later this week - pre-orders will be processed very shortly on the BT's and later November on the Robotmasters.

SUPER CLEARANCE ITEMS: Thanks to all of you who have purchased items on our Super Clearance menu! Our inventory levels are moving towards a more desireable level on most of these items. We've added 2 new figures to the section - Desert Hound - $36.99, and Insecticon Clone Army - $42.99 - we don't have too big an excess on these so the prices won't be staying this low for long.

OTHER COOL NEW ITEMS AND PRE-ORDERS:

BLUE BOX ELITE FORCE: 1:18 Scale Sherman Tank - another great BB vehicle
MUPPETS: The huge Backstage Super Playset - $59.99 - Palisades Menu
LORD OF THE RINGS - BARBIE: Barbie as Galadriel - Main LotR Menu - $33.99
GOOD CHARLOTTE: Rotocast figures of the band - 'various items' menu
MICROMAN: Military Force Set of 8 - Arrives early December - $84.99
ADULT SWIM: A new pre-order from Palisades - all your favorite late night cartoon characters on cartoon network