Raving Toy Maniac

November 30, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - some great new items have just been listed today:

Perseus Six Figure Boxed Set with Bonus Parts
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10029&mode=re...

Transformers - Skate Board Decks
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=transformers%20skate

BBTS Exclusive - Dark Energon Deluxe - In Stock Now
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=dark%20energon%20d...

Sci-Fi Revoltech #042 - Iron Man Mark VII
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KAI10461&mode=re...

Diablo 21" Polystone Statue
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ssc11190&mode=re...

Kitana 1/4 Scale Statue (LE 350)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=pcs10026&mode=re...

New Funko - Spongebob, Batman Speaker & More

November 2012 - The fine folks at Dark Horse have a few suggestions for your gift-giving (or gift-requesting) this holiday season:

Chance To Win 'The Black' an 8" Custom Dunny by Sergio Mancini from outsmART originals

November 2012 - UPDATE: The Black T-Shirt by Sergio Mancini

Black may not take any other hue, but one lucky customer is going to score big with outsmART originals current release!

The Black T-shirt by Sergio Mancini is available for pre-order from November 27th through December 3rd exclusively at www.outsmartoriginals.com. Limited to only 200 shirts and everyone who purchases a shirt will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win THE BLACK an 8" CUSTOM DUNNY by SERGIO MANCINI!

Our shirts will be the screen printed on 100% cotton American Apparel Fine Jersey t-shirts and is available in a variety of sizes for both women and men (up to 3XL). Only $25.00 and shipping mid-December, the shirts will be just in time for the holidays.

Fans and collectors shouldn't pass up this opportunity at a chance to win a customized 8" Dunny by the artist himself, while supporting his first apparel release!

November 29, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

BBTS Exclusive - Dark Energon Deluxe - In Stock Now!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2819&category=8917

Transformers Skate Board Decks - The Loyal Subjects - $54.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=transformers%20skate

Darksiders II - Death Scythe Replica
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2681

Medicom RAH Hush Batman - In Stock
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10700&mode=re...

Knight Morpher KM-06 - In Stock
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MMC10008&mode=re...

Toy Industry Foundation Announces CASA for Children as New National Partner

$200,000 grant and toy donations inspire hope for abused and neglected children across the U.S.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2012 -- The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) has announced a new national partner, CASA for Children (CASA), for 2013. In communities across the country, CASA's highly trained volunteers provide one-on-one advocacy for children in the foster care and family court systems. Appointed by a judge, CASA volunteers fight for and protect a child's right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to learn and grow in the safe embrace of a loving family. Thanks to a $200,000 grant and ongoing toy donations from TIF, CASA will expand its network of volunteer advocates serving more than 234,000 foster children in 2013. The partnership also aims to provide kids with stability and emotional support by helping CASA volunteers bond with children through toys.

November 29, 2012 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.

- Standing Guard for Consumers: CPSC & CBP Working at U.S. Ports to Protect Families This Holiday Toy Shopping Season

- Sportspower Recalls Children's Waterslides Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Menards

- Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority

- Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard

November 28, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

We've just listed 8 great new Play Arts figures moments ago:

The Dark Knight Trilogy Play Arts Kai - Joker
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10392&mode=re...

The Dark Knight Trilogy Play Arts Kai - Catwoman
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10391&mode=re...

Starship Troopers Invasion Play Arts Kai Figure - Hero
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10397&mode=re...

Zetman Play Arts Kai Figure - Zet
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10398&mode=re...

Halo 4 Play Arts Kai Series 02 - Spartan Sarah Palmer
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10393&mode=re...

Halo 4 Play Arts Kai Series 02 - Spartan Soldier
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10394&mode=re...

November 28, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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MARVEL LEGENDS 2013 SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
This new assortment includes two each of Captain America and X-Force Wolverine, and one each of Hyperion (or Sentry), Protector, Archangel (or X-Force Archangel) and Red She-Hulk (or Lyra). The names in parentheses will likely be running changes, and this assortment is rumored to contain a Hit Monkey Build-A-Figure. The Case of 8 is listed at $124.99; we also have them as a Set of 6 for $114.99, and singly at $14.99 - $24.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Marvel%20Legends%2...

PREDATORS SERIES 08 - CASE, SET, SINGLES

Troops of Doom hits 500 comics

November 28, 2012 - This Wednesday, Troops of Doom comic will reach 500 episodes. Stop by for multiple "Become a Troop of Doom" contests where readers can have a character named after them and have a recurring role in the comic.

Troops of Doom is an action figure webcomic featuring GI Joe battling Star Wars for Lego technology. Launched in February 2008 and updated as often as possible Monday to Friday. Check it out for a laugh.

http://www.troopsofdoomcomic.com

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES FUN NEW SERIES OF UGLYDOLL ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS

Award-Winning Brand Of Distinctive Plush Toy Characters Comes To Life In A New VIZ Kids Series Set To Launch Next Summer

San Francisco, CA, November 27, 2012 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, has announced a publishing deal with Pretty Ugly™, LLC, the official licensors of the popular Uglydoll® brand, to develop a brand new series of original graphic novels based on the bestselling plush character toys. The Uglydoll series is scheduled to launch Summer of 2013 under the VIZ Kids imprint, and will carry a rating of 'A' for All Ages.