April 25, 2006 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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FAMILY GUY SERIES 5 - SET OF 6: This set not only includes Peter, The Salesman, Greased-up Guy, but you get your own God action figure. Sets of 6 are priced at $59.99, we have two versions listed, one with black vest Salesman and one with plaid coat Salesman.

MCFARLANE'S MILITARY WAVE 3 - SET OF 6: Another cool set of very realistic Military figures. This set even comes with a K-9 Handler and snarling German Shepherd. Sets of 6 are available now for $59.99.

IGNITE HISTORICAL FIGURES: A new series of historical figures is now in stock for $59.99 to $64.99. These detailed figures include a variety of cool armor and weapons from the middle ages. We have a Teutonic Knight, two different Knight Hospitaller, and Roman Empire soldier.

BATMAN EXP: The basic Batgirl figure is now in stock and many other basic figures have been restocked. Deluxe sized figures and various vehicles are also available.

STAR WARS: A small shipment of Wave 4 figures has arrived including more Galactic Hunt Boba Fett and Snowtrooper. A variety of Titanium ships are also in stock for around $5. The Darth Vader Mini Saber has also arrived.

MEZCO'S VOODOOZ: A very cool set of fairly large scale plush VooDoo dolls. The set of four is priced at $74.99 and each comes with pins and a variety of other useful items.

ANIME:

-- BURST ANGEL - MEG: A nifty figure wielding a large gun

-- MAI HIME - MAI TOKIHA: large scale figure with small scale outfit

CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: The most popular replica of this movie - 1:1 Scale Peter's Sword has just been restocked at $239.99

VARIOUS OLDER ITEMS: The vintage department has listed over 1000 older Star Wars, Transformer and other items in the past week or so, be sure to browse through the older menus and check for hidden treasures.

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NEW PREORDERS:
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TRANSFORMERS SOUNDWAVE STATUE: An interesting new statue from Diamond Select Toys, this one features Soundwave, Ravage, Rumble and Laserbeak bursting forth from a fiery Cybertron style base - pretty nifty statue, $15 under MSRP at $84.99

STAR TREK - ORIGINAL SERIES: Diamond Select brings us a new version of the Classic NCC-1701 Enterprise, along with with Shatner sitting in the Captain's Chair - both very cool new items.

STARGATE SG-1 SERIES 2: The second set of 4 figures is up for preorder at $47.99, and we also have an exclusive Jaffa Tealc figure at $12.99. Don't miss out on the series 1 figures as well.

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN - EVANGELION: The GX-21 and GX-22 Black and Silver Eva's will be reissued this fall! Preorders available on these and others at $59.99

STAR WARS: A variety of new items including

-- FINE MOLDS BOBA FETT SLAVE 1 MODEL KIT: Imported from Japan, these kits are the best of the best with tons of detail and quality parts $79.99

-- CANTINA BAND BUST-UPS: A boxed set of 5 band members for $24.99

-- INTERACTIVE R2-D2: large voice activated interactive R2-D2 - $114.99

MEGA SCALE PUMPKINHEAD: Sota's latest 18" creation is up for preorder at $69.99 - new images have just been added, this is a great figure.

MCFARLANE'S GREATEST WOMEN BOXED SET: This exclusive boxed set features the best female figures from the past 3 series of McFarlane Monsters - $39.99 for these hard to find ladies.

TITANIUM SW & TF: We have new images of the 6" Transformers, the rest of the wave one 3" Transformers, and Star Wars IG-88 and Clone Trooper - The Titanium line keeps getting better!

KINGDOM HEARTS 2: Four nicely done higher-end action figures have just been listed from this popular game. Axel, Kairi, Roxas, and Sora are each up for preorder at $21.99

FINAL FANTASY VII STATUES: A pair of very intricate statues that fit together to form a larger diorama are now up for preorder at $184.99 each ($15 below MSRP) Choose from Cloud Strife or Sephiroth - or pick both up to form the larger scene.

MARVEL STATUES AND BUSTS: Another slew of new items from Diamond and
Bowen:

-- Adam Warlock Statue (Modern and Classic versions)
-- Snowbird Mini Bust
-- The Shocker Mini Bust
-- Minimates Max - 8" Spider-Man
-- Dark Phoenix Saga: Nightcrawler Statue
-- Marvel Milestones - Dr. Strange Statue (very cool)
-- Mr. Sinister Bust
-- Alex Ross Iron Man Mini-Head Bust
-- Marvel Icons Hulk Bust - 2nd in a series

NIGHTMARE BEFORE X-MAS: Neca's fourth series of NBX figures is now available to preorder at $49.99, and we also have a 24" Talking Jack Skellington listed at $37.99

ROBERT KIRKMAN'S INVINCIBLE STATUE: $149.99 for this cool new statue, sculpted by Moore.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Three new sets include the limited edition "Grave" Spike and "Hells Bells" Anya, along with the exclusive "The Prom" Buffy and Angel 2-Pack.

DISNEY STATUES: Two statues from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and a pair of Mulan & Khan statues are now up for preorder. If you'd like us to expand our Disney selection please let us know!

ALIENS DIE-CAST: Imported from Japan, we are now offering the Dropship at $114.99, and two versions of the APC at $32.99 each - the Dropship is especially well done, also see the new 1/144 Narcissus model kit.

SPIDER-MAN HIGH-END CHESS SET: A new release from Sota Toys, limited to just 1000 pieces, this set comes in at $499.99, but is very well done. With all the characters included and the 3D board, it's going to take a little work to remember who your bishop is - check the cool set out.

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: Three new items from Medicom Japan have just gone up including the Real Action Heroes (RAH) version of Willy Wonka for $169.99. Kubrick versions of Willy and the Golden Ticket Bearbrick, as well as a 400% Golden Ticket Bearbrick are listed at $18.99 and $46.99 respectively.

V FOR VENDETTA: A Dagger Prop Replica and new 12" Resin Statue are now available at $104.99 and $144.99 respectively.