March 23, 2007 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is another exciting update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com
about some excellent new preorders, more new arrivals, and a new sale!

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25% OFF SALE:
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The BBTS warehouse is nearing capacity and we have many more huge shipments arriving over the next few months, so its time for a sale! Save 25% on thousands of in-stock items at BBTS from now until Sunday March 25th @ 6:00 PM Central Time. 'New' and 'Preorder / Backorder' items are not included, but we've just moved hundreds more items from the 'New' status to normal, so they are included in the sale. Vintage Department listings are also included so browse on over to your favorite menus and take advantage of this significant discount.

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NEW PREORDERS:
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STAR WARS 2007 VINTAGE FIGURES: Hasbro is bringing back the highly collectable Vintage figure series with 6 new figures: Leia Endor, Snow Trooper, Luke Bespin, Han Hoth, Bossk, and IG-88. Each figure will come with a retro vintage style cardback and also the clear protector case. Sets of 6 are available for $65.99, and cases of 12 are $129.99.

STAR WARS 30TH - WAVE 3: The third wave includes 6 new figures: Biggs Darklighter, Darth Vader with crumpled Kenobi robe, Jawa & Lin Droid, Luke Skywalker, MQuarrie Concept Chewbacca, and a Stormtrooper. There are two versions of the wave 3 cases, each contain a mix of wave 1 and 2 figures, we also have a set of only the 6 new figures, and also single figure listings for all 6 figures.

REVOLTECH: Two more new Evangelion Revoltech figures have just been listed including the awesome Mass Production Eva with wings, and the red Nigouki Movie Version - each at $19.99. Be sure not to miss the Fate Stay Night 2G Saber figure - very cool

STAR WARS TRANSFORMERS: Even more new Star Wars items will arrive this spring - the new figures include Saesee Tiin Starfighter, Mace Windu Starfighter, and Clone Pilot Republic Gunship. Several previous releases will also be repackaged in the 30th Anniversary packaging and released as a part of this wave, including: Darth Vader TIE, Emperor Imperial Shuttle. We have single figure listings and a case listing for the new 2007 SW-TF's.

DC DIRECT - Another nice round of new products:

-- 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR BATGIRL: Another excellent addition to the popular 13" line, Batgirl is available with a gray outfit for $59.99 ($10 below MSRP) and also available as a set along with the black outfit variant for $134.99. The Black variant will be produced at the ratio of 1 black for every 4 gray.

-- 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR BATMAN: This Classic version of Batman features a nicely sculpted figure wearing the traditional gray and blue suit. Priced $10 below MSRP at $59.99.

-- SUPERMAN - LAST SON: This new set of 4 figures includes on each of Superman, Bizarro, Ursa, and Zod - priced $8 under MSRP at $51.99

-- DC MINIMATES - WAVE 6: Eight more new DC Minimates for just $29.99 - check out the full lineup.

-- SHAZAM! SET OF 6: A cool new set of 6 figures including: Shazam!, Shazam! Jr., Mary Marvel, Variant Mary Marvel, Dr. Sivana with Mr. Mind, and Billy Batson with Hoppy.

-- BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE - JIM LEE: Another cool entry into this ongoing series of mini statues - priced $6 under MSRP at $53.99

-- POWER GIRL & HUNTRESS STATUE: Two beautiful heroes now available in one cool statue - we have it listed $30 under MSRP at $164.99

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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DOCTOR WHO FIGURES, TARDIS, DALEK: A variety of Doctor Who items just came in today including the huge Tardis Playset (2 feet across when assembled and only $59.99) The set of 5 and set of 7 six inch figures are now in stock for $39.99 and $59.99 respectively, and we also have 12" Cyberman and 12" R/C Black Dalek figures in stock.

WITCHBLADE SCHOOLGIRL STATUE: This awesome new statue from C S Moore Studios is extremely attractive and very well done. In stock now for $159.99 - this one is worth a look.

DC MINIMATES WAVE 2: In stock now for $29.99 - this set of 8 features a variety of core characters as well as some auxiliary figures.

YODA FX LIGHTSABER: This saber features all the electronic functions of the full sized lightsaber, yet it is slightly smaller to match its owner. In stock now in limited quantities at $109.99

SIDESHOW 12" BOROMIR: Another brilliant entry into the 1/6 LotR series. Boromir is in stock now in limited quantities for $62.99

FRUITS BASKET MAQUETTES: In stock now at $34.99 are the Southern Island maquettes at $34.99 each. Characters include Tohru Honda, and Kyo Sohma in both regular and exclusive gray versions.

DC DIRECT ELSEWORLDS 3: A cool new set of figures that includes Batgirl, Aquaman, Nightstar, Red Son Green Lantern, and Supergirl. Priced $15 below MSRP at $59.99

GUNDAM - METAL FIX #1001: This popular figure is now back in stock for $134.99, check it out.

GEKI RANGERS DX JYUKEN: This is the first Geki Ranger item to arrive and it looks great - in stock now at $79.99

HEROSCAPE: We are beginning to offer this great tabletop game from Milton Bradley - check out a variety of expansion packs.

BOARD GAMES: Besides offering a huge selection of action figures, Hasbro also offers a wide variety of games. We've listed a few Milton Bradley and other favorites now with more to come this summer (including a variety of Transformers based games!)