November 10, 2006 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is another big update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a slew of new preorders and more new arrivals.

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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HOT TOYS MOVIE MASTERPIECE: The new Elder Predator has just arrived, another extremely nice figure with a huge detailed package - in stock now for $129.99

SPORTS PICKS NHL 13: All the new figures are now in stock for $10.99 each and we have several different variants available at $22.99

MCFARLANE'S MILITARY WAVE 4: More super realistic 6" Military figures are in stock. Wave 4 is available for $69.99 and includes figures from the Army, Air Force, and Navy - Medics, Special Ops, Arctic & More

LIVING DEAD DOLLS 12: Mezco has sold out of these and we are close to doing the same, so don't miss out on the latest wave - $99.99 per set

STAR TREK STANDARD BLACK PHASER: Another classic Trek product from Diamond Select, this phaser has electronic lights & sound as well as the detachable mini phaser on the top of the gun.

BATMAN DARK VICTORY: A cool gritty new series of figures that includes Batman, Robin, Penguin, Scarecrow & More - $55.99 per set.

BOBA FETT ANIMATED MAQUETTE: We have just a few pieces of this Gentle Giant masterpiece left in stock. Selling out early appears to be the trend on this series so be sure to get your preorders in on the other animated maquettes so you don't miss out.

SIMPSONS BUST-UPS WAVE 3: More cool items from Gentle Giant - Only $22.99 for this set of 4 mini model kits

TRANSFORMERS 20TH ANNIVERSARY DVD: This remastered version of the original Movie release is now in stock for $21.99 - a variety of special features and cool lenticular case cover highlight this set.

ROGER CLEMENS DELUXE BOXED FIGURE: Another special edition from McFarlane - only $14.99 for the Astros version of The Rocket.

NOTORIOUS B.I.G.: Relive the late 90's club scene with your very own, very large action figure of the Notorious B.I.G. Availble now in white and blue outfits and created by Mezco.

MEZCO - TALKING QUAGMIRE & MR. HANKEY - a couple of your favorite wise cracking turds are now in stock for $19.99 each from Mezco

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NEW PREORDERS: Its a big list - lots of good stuff so take a look:
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TRANSFORMING ROADBOTS - Two new figures have just been added. The 1:32 Scale Toyota Celica and 1:32 Mitsubishi Evolution IX have just been listed at $9.99 each, bringing the total available up to 13 models.

DC STARS 16" DOLLS BY TONNER: Beautiful new high end dolls created by the Robert Tonner Doll Company. We are now offering Wonder Woman and Supergirl at $119.99 each. These dolls will be out in December and are limited to only 3000 pieces each. There are also a few alternate outfits available - look for more DC Stars Dolls from Tonner in the future as well, we'll list them as soon as they are announced.

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN: The large GX-36 Ideon mecha has just been listed as well as all 6 of the Lightan figures! The Ideon features combining vehicle parts and is priced at $219.99.

The Chogokin Lightan figures are each available separately and priced at $59.99 - figures include Denji, Gold, Mechanic, IC, Time, & Scope versions - all transformable.

A few other Chogokin items found under the Chogokin 'Spec' line are the Spec versions of the Eva-01 and the Layzner SPT

TAKARA MASTERPIECE MP-02 ULTRA MAGNUS: We've found a source for this long sold out product and have reopened the preorder at $139.99 - I'm not sure how long the supply will hold so don't miss out on completing your Masterpiece collection.

STAR WARS 'CHUBBY' NESTING DOLLS: From Russia, and Hong Kong, with love! Hot Toys brings us one of the most imaginative uses of the Star Wars characters that I've seen. These 3-piece nesting style dolls must be viewed to appreciate - take a look at the 6 sets of prototype sketches.

MARVEL SELECT - ALIEN 2-PACK: Borrowing some unproduced figures from the Marvel Legends line, Diamond Select will be releasing the Brood & Skrull 2-pack - one of the best looking Marvel Select sets of all time. Preorders are available for just $17.99

TAKARA MICROMAN - VOTOMS & KINNIKUMAN: Five new Microman sets are up for preorder including a second version of the very popular Chirico Cuvie with rifle and and awesome Ality figure with a complex looking Motorcycle. Check out the Votoms Micromen.

The Kinnikuman (M.U.S.C.L.E.) line expands with three new 2-packs that each contain repainted versions of the 6 original figures. Each two-pack is priced at $25.99 and we have decent images available now.

HASBRO MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD WAVE 2: The Galactic Hero style versions of Marvel figures keep rolling with 8 all new figures for wave two. Get them all for just $24.99 - great for all ages.

SAW - SAW PUPPET EXTREME HEADKNOCKER: Oh yes, there will be blood, NECA did a great job with this cool new Head Knocker figure. It is priced at only $14.99 and includes a full bodied Saw puppet with oversized head - sitting on the tricycle.

NBX - NIGHTMARE BEFORE X-MAS STATUES & MORE: A new batch of NBX items has just been listed including the 10" to 15" Resin statues of Santa Jack, Harlequin Demon, Dr. Finkelstein, and Wolfman - these high end statues are priced at $149.99 each or save $50 and get the set of 4 for $549.99. Also just listed are 24" Deformed Plush Jack & Sally dolls, and a huge 39" x 84" Lace Panel Wall / Door Hanging.

BRONZE 14" STIKFAS: This bronze painted oversized Stikfa is limited to just 1000 pieces worldwide and is up for preorder at $84.99. Speaking of Stikfas, the new ArchAngel, ArchDemoness, and Dome Walker will be here in about a week!

THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS: NECA brings us a range of new items for this holiday classic. Mini Figures, Plush, Action Figures, Head Knockers, Boxed Sets, and Large Plush figures for Santa, Heat Miser, Snow Miser and more are available here - 12 different preorders.

BETTY BOOP ACTION FIGURES: More new items from NECA, they are now offering 7" and a huge 18" version of Betty Boop.

KURT COBAIN COLLECTIBLES: Dog Tags, Lunch Boxes, Lighter & ID Case, Mailbag, Wristband, Wallet, and of course Action Figures are now available for the Nirvana frontman.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: We've opend up preorders for nearly every NECA MOTU statue or bust that has been produced or is coming soon. Check out the complete listing.

BANDAI'S SAINT SEIYA: 11 new preorders have been listed for Saint Seiya, there are several new figures along with preorders for some reissues - quantities are very limited so get your orders in quickly

NINTENDO - KEYCHAINS & DOTS: A cool batch of ~3" plush keychains from the New Super Mario Brothers is now up for preorder along with an all new Dots set for the classic Bomberman game.

NIGHT SHIFT NURSES: A spicy new figure from Beagle - the Ren Nanase 10" PVC figure is up for preorder at $84.99 - she is posed as a horizontal figure instead of the normal upright pvc statue

GUNDAM - IMPORTED ACTION FIGURES: More new releases from Bandai have been listed including the very cool new Metal series of FIX sized figures, the RX-78 starts this line out at $124.99 and we also have listed these: MSIA Zudah #1, MSIA Akatsuki Owashi Uni, MSIA Gundam TR-1 Hazel, FIX 0034 Gundam GP-03, and HCM Pro Jet Stream Attack Boxed Set.

BRAVE SERIES - BRAVE GOKIN GAIGO: Another larger scale transforming figure from CMS - this one is worth taking a look at.

PIRATES 2 - DEAD MAN'S CHEST: A new Davy Jones 8" Mini Bust and 8" Head Knocker have just been listed at $11.99 and $39.99 respectively

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: A fantastic new Leatherface 8" mini bust is now up for preorder at $39.99 - the chainsaw looks great too

ATTACKTIX - MARVEL HEROES: Another new starter set for the Marvel Heroes line of Attacktix is up for preorder at $12.99

VIFAM: The Round Vernian FAM-RV-S5T Neofam is a great looking mecha designed by CMS in Japan. This one comes with a display stand for flying mode, retractable wings and other goodies - $59.99

STAR WARS BATTLE PACKS: Images have been uploaded for these new battle packs: Battle of Geonosis, Capture of Tantive, and Jedi Training on Dagobah.

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COMING SOON:
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The following items will be arriving within the next week:

-- Transformers Classic Deluxe Waves 1 & 2
-- Gwen Stefani Fashion Dolls
-- Hard Hero Bust Close-outs
-- Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes
-- Stikfas Dome Walker, Angel & Demoness
-- Marvel Legends 14 (may be 2 weeks, ML15 to follow shortly thereafter)