Raving Toy Maniac

October 17, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW GENTLE GIANT ITEMS
Gentle Giant has announced six new items for the beginning of 2013. We have a Gandalf Mini Bust from The Hobbit at $62.99 ($7 off the MSRP), a Walking Dead Zombie Army Men Bag of 10 at $12.99, a Marvel Venom Bookend at $123.99 ($14 off the MSRP), a Sy Snootles Mini bust at $67.99 ($7 off the MSRP), a set of AT-AT Bookends at $199.99 ($25 off the MSRP) and a 12" Scale Power Droid at $79.99 ($10 off the MSRP). All of these new items can be seen at the link.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10975

DC COLLECTIBLES NOVEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 15, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - We've recently listed a variety of cool new items:

New Bowen - Kingpin, Spider-Man Modern Museum Statue, Doc Samson
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=bowen

Borderlands Claptrap Blu14 - Limited Edition
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12029&mode=re...

Friday the 13th- 7" figures Series 02
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=friday+13th+02

Golgo 13 - Mr Duke Togo - 1/6 Scale
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=3R10000&mode=ret...

Team Fortress - Demo & Pyro Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=neca+team+fortress

Iron Man Nendoroid
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GSC10381&mode=re...

October 10, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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LORD OF THE RINGS GOLLUM, SMEAGOL 1/4 SCALE FIGURES
The first of NECA's new 1/4 scale figure releases will be Gollum and Smeagol as they appeared in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Each figure is limited to 7500 pieces, will stand 10" tall, and is listed at $49.99 each or as a set of two for $89.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=662&category=9013

"THE AVENGERS" CAPTAIN AMERICA 1/4 SCALE FIGURE
NECA is also releasing a new 1/4 scale figure of the First Avenger. This 18" piece is also limited to 7500 pieces, has over 25 points of articulation and alternate hands, and is listed at $84.99, $15 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12020&mode=re...

WARBOT ASSAULTER, CITY & SHADOW COMMANDER

October 9, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

We've just listed the latest FansProject figure - Warbot Assaulter is now up for preorder at $94.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FPJ10028&mode=re...

Preorders have just been listed for NECA's latest 1/4 offerings - all figures are limited to 7500 total pieces each.

From Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit - we have 1/4 Gollum and 1/4 Smeagol - available at $49.99 each, or buy the set and save $20 off MSRP at $89.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=662&category=9013

From The Avengers - we have NECA's first large scale Marvel figure - Captain America - listed $15 under MSRP at $84.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12020&mode=re...

October 8, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Rovio has just announced the Star Wars Angry Birds game! Hasbro will be creating toys to accompany the game. Check out the fun items below:

AT-AT Attack
Death Star Jenga
Early Bird Pack
Jenga Launchers
KOOSH
Battle Packs
Blind Bag Mystery Figures

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10891

October 8, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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CLEARANCE SALE
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We've cut prices 10% to 30% on over 5500 older and overstocked products! Over 2500 of these items have had discounts of 20% or greater applied. There are many great deals available as we make way for a huge amount of new product coming in this winter and spring - take a look at the sale menu and take advantage of many great deals on a huge variety of products:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10877

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TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE - MP-16, MP-10B

October 7, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - We are happy to announce that the BBTS Shared Exclusive - Transformers Prime - First Edition figures are now available for preorder.

The Deluxe set of 4 contains Vehicon, Starscream, Terrorcon Cliffjumper, and Arcee - and is priced at $59.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22263&mode=re...

The Voyager set of 2 contains Optimus and Bulkhead - and is priced at $49.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22264&mode=re...

The Entertainment 2-Pack features Optimus & Megatron and is priced at $39.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21018&mode=re...

The full lineup including single figures is available here:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10856

October 4, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - More fantastic news from Takara this morning!

MP-16 is Rumble & Buzzsaw - $59.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11583&mode=re...

MP-10B Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Black Version -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11584&mode=re...

The MP-15 has been updated to Frenzy & Ravage
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11574&mode=re...

don't forget about Encore #23 - FORTRESS MAXIMUS
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10800

October 3, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS DARK OF THE MOON MEGATRON DARK ENERGON EDITION
This new Asian exclusive recolor has Leader Class Megatron redone in black, purple and silver. We have this figure listed at $139.99, and he is set to come out sometime this December.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11582&mode=re...

"GREMLINS" MOGWAI SERIES 03 - CASE, SET
This new assortment includes Gizmo (Closed Mouth), Stripe and Haskins. We are currently waiting for the case breakdown, but in the meanwhile you can grab the Case of 14 at $184.99 ($39 off the MSRP), or the Set of three at $39.99 ($8 off the MSRP).
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10828

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL REAL ACTION HEROES ETHAN HUNT

October 3, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - We've just listed some amazing new Takara Transformers - Finally - Fortress Maximus!!!

Encore #23 Fortress Maximus - $349.99 (April Release) or $399.99 for the early air shipment (March Release)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10800

Takara MP-15 Masterpiece Ravage & Rumble - $59.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11574&mode=re...

Takara Generations - Fall of Cybertron:
Kickback
Starscream
Sideswipe
Ultra Magnus
Fireflight
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10814

Takara Prime
Darkest Megatron
Jet Vehicon General
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10807