December 13, 2006 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a big update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about all kinds of great new preorders as well as many more cool new arrivals.

BBTS HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE: There is still time for all US customers to order by UPS ground and receive their orders on or before Friday December 22nd. We've set up a handy map and chart to help you determine the last day you can order by UPS Ground. Take a look at the chart and get your orders in soon so you can avoid more expensive 2nd day air shipping fees!

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MACROSS 1/60 BY YAMATO: Yamato has just announced two very cool new releases for their 1/60 scale lineup. The VF-0A Kudo Shin not only comes with a ton of underwing armaments and a cool gray paint scheme, it also includes the QF-2200D-B Ghost Booster - which is a smaller drone that attaches to its back. Yamato is also releasing a second version of the booster/drone with a different paint scheme called the QF-2200D-A, the VF-0A with Ghost is $219.99, and the Ghost itself is priced at $59.99

OPTIMUS PRIME WALL STATUE: Diamond Select announced the Megatron wall statue last month, so its no surprise that they follow it up with an equally cool Optimus wall statue. These two statues are designed to interact with each other in a group action pose. Megatron is available for $79.99 and Optimus clocks in just a bit less at $74.99.

DC DIRECT - NEW PREORDERS: Another nice batch of Superhero items

-- BATMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM STATUE: A large scale 18" mixed media statue is now up for preorder at $239.99 (way below the MSRP of $295). It comes with a gold-foil stamped gift box and is a limited edition.

-- JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA - SERIES 1: Always a popular set of characters, DC Direct has started a new JLA series for $59.99 that includes: Superman, Black Lightning, Black Canary, Vixen, and Red Arrow.

-- BATMAN MINI STATUE II - STAN LEE: Another awesome sculpt by Jim Lee & Stan Bruckner. This statue is roughly 6" tall and features Batman in a classic pose.

-- JLA COVER TO COVER - FLASH STATUE: The third statue in this new cover series - $52.99

-- DC REACTIVATED SERIES 3 - SUPERFRIENDS: This set gets back to the basics with Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Wonder Woman - all nice sculpts - $54.99

NECA - NEW PREORDERS: NECA continues to release fantastic items!

-- GRINDHOUSE: 7" Figures from the upcoming Rodriguez/Tarantino film are now up for preorder - $36.99 for the set of 3 cool figures.

-- LABYRINTH - JARETH THE GOBLIN KING: Their first item from the Labyrinth license, Jareth stands 7" tall, is quite elaborate and priced at only $13.99

-- FRANK MILLER'S 300: Along with figures & props, NECA will be producing statues and busts from 300. Up for preorder now are the Queen Gorgo and King Leonidas 12" Statues.

-- RESERVOIR DOGS: Mr. Pink, Mr. White and all the other misters are available for $46.99 in this 5 figure boxed set.

-- HARRY POTTER: NECA takes over the license for the world of Hogwarts, and their first series includes Harry, Voldemort, Dementor, and two Death Eaters for $59.99

-- PIRATES III - AT WORLD'S END: A new Jack Sparrow mold joins Pintel & Ragetti along with Mongolian Pirate Sao Feng in the first series of the third movie - $49.99

STAR TREK 40TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE: A great new 12" statue from Diamond has just been listed at $109.99 - Landing Party Kirk looks fresh and young

REVOLTECH: Two new items from Kaiyodo! The next two highly articulated figures are the Patlabor Griffon Type J-9, and Giant Robo GR-2. Each is priced at $19.99

OFFICE SPACE BOBBLEHEADS: Fax machines beware! Milton, Peter, and Bill Lumbergh are now available. The set of three is priced at $47.99 and they are also available individually - very cool figures.

STARGATE SG-1 - ASCENSION 2-PACK: This set features Daniel and Anubus with great new sculpts and we've priced it $5 under MSRP at $24.99

DARK CRYSTAL BUSTS: Skektek & The Garthim busts have just been listed at $34.99 each, and from Toy Vault we have the Fizzgig Plush at $17.99

GI JOE: Diamond's next release in the Icons Bust lineup is Lady Jay - now on the site at $39.99 - a nicely done bust.

MEZCO PREORDERS: The spring waves have just been announced

-- LIVING DEAD DOLLS 13: A very special 13th series of LDD Dolls - each represents what happens when bad you cross the path of bad luck: a black cat scratch; a broken mirror; seven years of bad luck; a ladder; an umbrella.

-- SOUTH PARK SERIES 5: This round of figures was inspired by more recent episodes and they all look great - $49.99 for the set of 4

-- FAMILY GUY SERIES 7: A nice mix of your favorite characters in key moments from different episodes. $69.99 for the set of 6

SERENITY WEAPON REPLICAS: These cool life sized weapons are designed to look just like what you'd see on the show. The Reaver Weapon Set is priced at $224.99, and the Operative Sword is $149.99, both about $20 under MSRP.

STAR WARS INTERACTIVE R2-D2: Hasbro will be producing more of this large scale computerized droid for a May delivery! The preorder price is $99.99 so lock in your R2 now.

ERAGON SWORDS: Master Cutlery adds two more swords to their lineup including the Sword of Brom, and Sword of Durza. Check out all the Eragon weapons.

ANIME GIRLS: Five awesome new sculps - Mirei-San is a must see!

-- SHUNYA YAMASHITA'S MIREI-SAN PVC STATUE: A beautiful item - top shelf

-- BOME VOLUME 19 - ISOROKU YAMAMOTO: A stunning 8" archer with bow & arrow

-- QUEENS BLADE: EKIDONA & YUMIRU - Ekidona will be a big seller, check out why

-- MAHOROMATIC - MAHOROMATIC & SPORTSBIKE: PVC Figure & Die-Cast Bike - very cool

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NEW ARRIVALS: Still plenty of time to receive your items in time!
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STAR WARS GENTLE GIANT STATUES: The Rancor, Cantina Bookends, and Animated Vader Maquette have just arrived! We have limited stock remaining on all three. Gentle Giant keeps doing a better and better job with the statues and also the packaging.

MACROSS TRANSFORMABLE FIGURES: Toynami's second wave of transforming valkyries has just arrived, complete your collection with Hikaru, Millia, and Max's VF-1Js for $59.99

STAR WARS COMMANDO EXCLUSIVE: Available only from Internet retailers, this cool boxed set contains the Delta Squad and three Geonosian warriors.

SOTA TOYS - NOW PLAYING WAVE 3: This wave is very well done with great sculpting and nice figures for the price. In stock now are The Thing - Macready in Kennel boxed set for $22.99, and at $13.99 each we have: Dog Soldiers - Werewolf, Dune - Baron Harkonnen, and Legend - Meg Mucklebones

REVOLTECH: The new Dougram Soltic has arrived and we've also restocked Dante and a variety of others so nearly every Revoltech figure produced is in stock.

STAR WARS SAGA WAVE 8: A big shipment of the latest wave just arrived and we now have full sets of 10 as well as singles of all figures available!

MARVEL LEGENDS - HOUSE OF M: Probably one of the coolest giftsets to come out of Toybiz, this set features all new sculpts with a lot of attitude - $29.99 for the boxed set.

STAR WARS UNLEASHED BOXED SETS: The Ultimate Battlepacks are now in stock - $23.99 each for a bunch of 2" mini unleashed figures.

CINEMAQUETTES: The T-850 Arnold Cinemaquette is now in stock for $1199.99 - an awesome piece with real hair!

MEZCO 15" KING KONG: This is probably the best Kong toy out there - $41.99 for a huge Kong with a Mezco feel to it - very nice.

GUNDAM ACTION FIGURES & MODEL KITS: A big variety of these just came in from Japan including: Fix Kaempfer, MSIA Gaza C, Methuss & Bazooka, HCM Pro #33 Nu, #34 Geara Doga, HG Stargazer, MG F91 Harrison Type, White Bast, big Dendrobium vs Neue Ziel, and we have tons of other Gundam in stock as well.

NBA SPORTS PICKS - SERIES 11: Now in stock are Chauncey Billips, Ron Artest, Carmelo Anthony 3, Joe Johnson, Kobe Bryant 4, Wally Szczerbiak, and the variant Michael Finley figure.

STAR WARS KUBRICKS 7: The seventh round of Medicom's fun little mini figures has just arrived, we have sealed boxes of 12 available for $109.99 and sealed master cases of 48 (which should contain all chase figures) for $399.99

MEDICOM SANTA JACK SKELLINGTON: Just in time for Christmas, the 18" Santa Jack is in stock for $194.99. This figure comes with elaborate high end red coffin packaging and is very nicely done overall.

BLUE BOX 1:18 F-16 FALCON: Amazing detail an an overall huge fighter for just $89.99 - the BBI 1:18 lineup is definitely a great deal.

MICROMAN KINNIKUMAN: Takara's secound round of MUSCLEmen are now in stock for $15.99 each

TRANSFORMERS DVDS: Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Armada, and the new 20th Anniverary TF The Movie DVDs are all now in stock!

VARIOUS NECA ITEMS: All these items have just been restocked or just arrived:
- Iron Maiden - Live After Death
- Resident Evil 10th Anniversary
- 22" Pirates Black Pearl Replica
- Halloween Evolution of Evil 2-pack

Thanks for your interest in www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to get your orders in by the deadlines listed on our site for the cheapest holiday shipping options.