Raving Toy Maniac

July 11, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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STAR WARS 1/10 SCALE SANDTROOPER SQUAD LEADER ARTFX+ STATUE TWO-PACK
This set allows you to add two Sandtroopers to your collection, and each comes with parts to be displayed in one of four ways - pointing, using macrobinoculars, or using one of two different weapons. We currently have the set listed at $56.99, although we are waiting for additional information from the manufacturer - if it changes, we'll contact pre-order customers and let them know.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT11122&mode=re...

STAR WARS PADME AMIDALA STATUE
The new statue of Padme is inspired by the "Snowbunny Padme" artwork, and is done in a realistic style that was inspired by the animated version. It stands 10.5" tall and is listed at $223.99, saving you $25 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10602&mode=retail

BATMAN ARKHAM CITY CATWOMAN STATUE
The feline antihero in Arkham City will be the next statue in the Arkham City line. She stands 9.5" tall and is listed at $99.99, saving you $25 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11656&mode=re...

BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE EARTH 2 BATMAN STATUE
Nicola Scott has sculpted the new Black And White statue of the Batman from Earth 2. It stands about 6" tall and is listed at $69.99, $10 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11655&mode=re...

THE NEW 52 BATMAN BUST
DC Collectibles continues their line of New 52 busts with the Dark Knight himself. This bust stands about 5.8" tall atop a black base with a yellow bat-symbol, and is listed at $39.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11657&mode=re...

LORD OF THE RINGS 1/6 SCALE GOTHMOG FIGURE
Asmus Toys is following up their 1/6 Scale Morgul Lord figure with Gothmog. This orc comes with a number of weapons and other accessories (like the fallen body fo a foe) and is listed at $159.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ASM10020&mode=re...

KNIFEHEAD: PACIFIC RIM STATUE
This statue of Knifehead stands 17" tall and is sculpted showing him standing tall in the sea, while a nearby boat is tossed by the waves of his passing. It is priced at $379.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11218&mode=re...

MASS EFFECT 3 M-6 CARNIFEX WEAPON REPLICA
The third Mass Effect 3 weapon replica from Project Triforce is the M-6 Carnifex pistol. It measures over 12" long and includes LED light effects. This gun is limited to 500 pieces, and is listed at $399.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TRF10014&mode=re...

JUUDEN SENTAI KYORYUGER DINOSAUR MECHA BRAGIGAS DX
This large mecha is the goal of the ranger's current quest. It can change from a Brachiosaur into robot mode, and combine with the other mechas to take a variety of forms. It is priced at $157.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15199&mode=re...

WALKING DEAD THE GOVERNOR MINI BUST
Phillip Blake, villain of Season 3 of the hit show The Walking Dead is the subject of a new mini bust from Gentle Giant. It stands 7.5" tall, is individually numbered and is listed at $71.99, saving you $8 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10603&mode=retail

BILBO BAGGINS MINI BUST
Details abound on the new Bilbo Baggins mini bust from Gentle Giant, from the likeness of Martin Freeman to the runes on his sword Sting. The bust measures 5.5" tall, is individually numbered and is listed at $62.99, $7 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10601&mode=retail

THOR'S HAMMER BOOKEND
This piece stands 10.25" tall and has Mjolnir resting atop a rocky slab. It is individually numbered, has a Certificate of Authenticity and is listed at $88.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10604&mode=retail

HONEY TRAP - WHISPER 18" STATUE
This assassin lady is dressed in a translucent wetsuit and wields a spear gun. She is listed at $599.99, saving you $69 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10605&mode=retail

NEW JAPANESE EXCLUSIVES
More import exclusive figures are listed for pre-order. This list includes figures from Bandai like the Robot Damashii Fafner Mark Nihito and the SDX Alex Shadow and Good Smile offerings like Tamura Yukari and Miku Hatsune Nendoroid Yukata Red Version - be sure to click the link to see all of these new items.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13201

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - LEE ADAMA'S BOMBER JACKET REPLICA
Anovos Productions has created this new jacket from the production-used costume, seen in Apollo's flashback to meeting Starbuck. It is full lined, comes in sizes from Small to XXL, and is listed at $234.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=227&category=8033

NEW X-PLUS IMPORT MONSTERS
X-Plus has announced three more monster figures. We have the 30 cm Viras at $164.99, the 25cm Mecha-Godzilla at $159.99 and the 23cm Baragon 1965 at $149.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=X-Plus

THE BIG BANG THEORY 8" SHELDON WITH VINTAGE BATMAN T-SHIRT
This Mego-style Sheldon is adorned with a vintage Batman shirt. He is ready for pre-orders, priced at $21.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BBP10240&mode=re...

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NEW ARRIVALS
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BOTCON 2013 EXCLUSIVES
A number of this year's Botcon exclusives are now in stock. This includes the Machine Wars: Termination Sets at $449.99 for boxed or $419.99 for loose, Mirage & Thundercracker at $124.99, Electron & Sandstorm at $134.99, the Assembled Class Figure at $139.99, and the KRE-O Five-Pack at $41.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Botcon/OTFCC%202013

TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-A-BOTS TRIPLE CHANGER SERIES 01 - SET, BUMBLEBEE SINGLE
The Set of 2 includes Blitzwing and Bumblebee and is listed at $54.99; we also have Bumblebee listed by himself, and he is priced at $24.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Construct-A-Bots+T...

STAR WARS 2013 SAGA LEGENDS SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
We have a Set of 8 figures from this assortment (Mace Windu, Clone Trooper, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Super Battle Droid, R4-P17, Yoda and a Clone Shock Trooper) listed at $59.99; the Case of 12 adds one more each of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Clone Shock Trooper and R4-P17, and is listed at $74.99. Singles are also available of Obi-Wan, Anakin and the Clone Shock Trooper, and they are priced at $6.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=2013%20Star%20Wars...

STAR WARS 3.75" MISSION SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES
This wave's assortment of two-packs includes Battle Droid & 212th Battalion Clone Trooper, Jango Fett & Battle Droid, Darth Vader & Seeker Droid and Anakin & 501st Clone Trooper. We have them listed individually at $11.99 per two-pack, or as a Set of 4 two-packs for $39.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3184&category=9518

TP-08 SKY BREAKER SWORD - CLEAR GREEN
This sword measures about 6.7" long and is composed of clear green plastic (new image coming to the website tomorrow) with a silver-painted hilt. it also comes with a clear green clip and a storage sleeve, and is listed at $17.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DWU10032&mode=re...

TP-07 COURAGEOUS - BLUE, PINK VERSIONS
Owners of a certain transforming lady/motorcycle will be glad to see these new sets, which include two guns that can fit over her hands, as well as two new blades. These items can clip onto her in motorcycle mode or robot mode, and we have the sets listed at $21.99 each, $5 each off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Courageous

DW-TP09 TYRANT - RED, PURPLE VERSIONS
We have restocked two of the versions of this clear sword used by the bad guys. They are priced at $16.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=DW-TP09%20Tyrant

TRANSFORMERS PRIME 12" NON TRANSFORMING FIGURES SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES
Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are included in this assortment, and they are listed singly at $14.99 and $9.99, respectively. We also have the Set of 2 listed at $21.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Non%20Transforming

MONSTER HIGH - ORIGINAL FAVORITES
The first wave of these popular figures includes mainstays Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stein and Draculaura, and we have each one listed at $21.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Monster%20High%20O...

MARVEL SELECT RESTOCK
More Marvel Select figures have been restocked. This shipment included Gambit and War Machine from Marvel, as well as a few Star Trek Select Mr. Spock. Check them and other figures at the link and grab the ones you want.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Diamond%20Select%2...

FURBY PARTY ROCKERS 2013 SERIES 01 - CASE, SINGLES
The first wave of these new Furbies consists of Fussby, Twittby, Loveby and Scoffby, and they are each listed at $24.99, or at $94.99 for the Case of 4.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Furby%20Party%20Ro...

MLP CRYSTAL THEME PACK WAVE 02 SPARKLE BATH
This set includes two ponies, a whole bunch of accessories and a bathtub with 'bubbles'. It is listed at $14.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22864&mode=re...