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Archive: January 4, 2000 - January 10, 2000

Eternal Toys Lady Death Statue: Behind The Scenes

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ld_statue_tn.jpgWhen you find that cool toy or statue it can sometimes be easy to lose sight of all the hands involved in it's creation. Take a look behind the scenes of the creation of Eternal Toys/Diamond Select Lady Death statue and find out what goes into the making of a deluxe collectible.


[Updated 1/04/2000]

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Rocket USA to Produce Futurama Tin Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bendertin_tn.jpgRocket USA has secured a license to produce a variety of Futurama products, based on the Fox television series from the creators of the Simpsons. Products will include wind-up tin toys, tin signs and die cast figurines.


[Updated 1/04/2000]

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ATI To Combat America's State of Play Deprivation

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ati_tn.jpgThe American Toy Institute (ATI) has instituted a program to combat the play deprived state of American children as we enter the 21st century. The focus on play as a developmental tool will be spotlighted in the Power of Play program over the next five years.


[Updated 1/04/2000]

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Palisades To Unleash Front Mission 3 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/grezex_tn.jpgSquaresoft is bringing their Front Mission videogame series to North America with the 3rd installment this Spring, and Palisades Marketing is ready to release a full line of action figures for all the giant fighting robot action you could ever hope for!


[Updated 1/04/2000]

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Toy Story 2 and Crazy Bones Get Together in 2000

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ts2_bones_tn.jpgThose wacky characters from Crazy Bones, the increasingly popular collectible game from Toy Craze featuring little plastic critters, are about to be joined by the gang from the Disney/Pixar blockbuster Toy Story 2.


[Updated 1/05/2000]

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Hasbro To Launch Online Gaming Portal in Mid-2000

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/newhasbro_tn.gifHasbro has announced it will be partnering with Go2Net to launch Games.com as an online gaming portal taking advantage of Hasbro's vast game library.


[Updated 1/05/2000]

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Medicom Toy To Produce Kubrick

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kubrick_medi_tn.jpgThe first thing to come to most American's minds when they hear the word Kubrick is likely the late film director Stanley Kubrick - but in Japan Kubrick conjures images of figures similar to those found in Lego sets.


[Updated 1/05/2000]

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Moore Action Update: Futurama and Buffy 2

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mac_up_tn.jpgRTM spoke with Moore Action Collectibles today to get the lowdown on some of their upcoming releases. More information will follow from Toy Fair next month, but MAC has officially confirmed Futurama and Buffy 2.


[Updated 1/05/2000]

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GI Joe Goes Back To The Future

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/joe_2010_tn.jpgFolks who grew up with the post-military era GI Joe Adventure Team line of the 1970's were treated last year to Hasbro's new Adventures of GI Joe line which recreated the globe trotting adventures of those classic figures. Now the adventures have moved a decade into the future with GI Joe 2010.


[Updated 1/06/2000]

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Todd McFarlane Receives Second Grammy Nod

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/todd_tn.jpgTodd McFarlane continues to make his distinctive mark in the mainstream media. The artist/toy mogul/director/entrepenuer has received his second Grammy nomination - this time for Korn's Freak on a Leash video.


[Updated 1/06/2000]

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Hasbro Continues It's Tour of Jurassic Park

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jurpark_logo_tn.gifHasbro seems to be enjoying it's stay in Jurassic Park as evidenced by the new line of Jurassic Park repaints available at Wal-Mart. Hasbro has also been named master toy licensee for Jurassic Park 3.


[Updated 1/06/2000]

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Playing Mantis Getting Hyper Over Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/playmant_logo_tn.gifGet ready for the unveiling of Hyper Action, the newest line of action figures from the folks at Playing Mantis. Find out about Playing Mantis' Fangoria and X-Men lines.


[Updated 1/06/2000]

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McFarlane Toys To Go Where The Wild Things Are

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wildthingscvr_tn.jpgMcFarlane Toys has announced they will be producing a line of action figures based on Maurice Sendak's classic childrens book Where The Wild Things Are.


[Updated 1/06/2000]

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Batman Beyond: Batlink Now In Stores

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/batlink_tn.jpgBatman Beyond gets even more high tech with the release of the new Batlink segment. The Batman of the future battles the evil of the Joker in the cyber-realm.


[Updated 1/07/2000]

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JAKKS Scores a Winner With Titan Tron Live

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wwflogo_tn.jpgJAKKS Pacific scored the Number 1 selling action figure accessory item over the holidays with it's Titan Tron Live playset.


[Updated 1/07/2000]

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Art Asylum Working On X-Men Movie Collectibles

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/artasylumxmenlogo_tn.gifThe crew at the Art Asylum have teamed up with Collectible Concepts to create some of the coolest stuff from the upcoming X-Men movie. Check out all the details on what to expect from this partnership!


[Updated 1/07/2000]

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Jeff Luttrell's Razor Coming To KB Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/razor_tn.jpgJeff Luttrell's Razor is going to be available to the public later this year, exclusively through KB Toys. Proceeds from the sale of the figure will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.


[Updated 1/07/2000]

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DSI Toys Announces Merger With Meritus Industries

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dsi_logo_tn.jpgDSI Toys, makers of the popular Blockmen building sets, has announced that is has acquired New Jersey-based toy manufacturer Meritus Industries, Inc.


[Updated 1/10/2000]

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Toy Boat Trouble In Denmark

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mayday_tn.jpgSomething's rotten in the state of Denmark, and it may have something to do with a sea rescue, toy boats and liberal amounts of an unnamed alcoholic beverage.


[Updated 1/10/2000]

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McFarlane Toys Expands To The World Of Anime

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mctoys_tn.gifMcFarlane Toys continues to diversify it's already diverse lineup of product. The company has acquired licenses for Akira and Princess Mononoke, both popular anime films.


[Updated 1/10/2000]

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New Art Asylum KISS Love Gun Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/loveguncover_tn.jpgCheck out your local Spencer Gifts stores for the latest KISS figures designed by the Art Asylum. Like the previous set that portrayed the Destroyer album, these new figures represent the band's Love Gun era costumes. Complete with new sound chips as well!


[Updated 1/10/2000]

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Yo Joe! G.I. Joe Convention Coming To Irvine, CA.

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/joecon_logo_tn.jpgListen up, soldier! It's time to stow your gear and prepare for the Gung Ho For G.I. Joe convention coming to the Irvine Marriott Hotel June 22 - 25, 2000.


[Updated 1/10/2000]

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