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Archive: January 19, 2006 to January 25, 2006

BTVS: Buffybot Action Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_buffybot_icon.jpgIn Spring 2006, Time and Space Toys will be carrying the Buffybot, an exclusive Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure from Diamond Select Toys.


[Updated 1/19/2006]

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CustomCon 14: Enter by March 6

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc14/cc14buttonsm.gifCustomCon 14 will be held from April 3 to 7, 2006, with an entry deadline of March 6.


[Updated 1/19/2006]

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Top Previews Sales from 2005

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diamond_tn.jpgThe top ten games, toys, and miscellaneous merchandise sold in 2005 and which were ordered through Previews.


[Updated 1/20/2006]

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Red Sonja Dominates in March

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_dfrs10group_icon.jpg Dynamite Entertainment has big plans for Red Sonja in March 2006, with issue #10 of the regular comic series, the final issue of the Thulsa Doom mini-series, and a hardcover comic edition.


[Updated 1/20/2006]

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SOTA Toys Dark Sakura Available

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_darksak1_icon.jpgSOTA Toys announces that their exclusive Dark Sakura action figure (part of the Street Fighter series) is now available directly through the SOTA Toys web site.


[Updated 1/20/2006]

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Monogram: JLU Paperweights

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_jlu1_icon.jpgMonogram International has announced three new JLU paperweights: Dr. Fate, the Atom, and Supergirl.


[Updated 1/20/2006]

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Dragon's 1/6 USMC Heavy Machine Gunner

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_dmjack_icon.jpgDragon Models announces a new 12-inch World War II action figure: Jack Sullivan, a US Marine Heavy Machine Gunner from 1941.


[Updated 1/20/2006]

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G.I. Joe Club 40th Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_40joearmy_icon.jpgTwo GI Joe 40th Anniversary action figure sets are now available through the official G.I. Joe Collectors' Club.


[Updated 1/20/2006]

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SW, Voltron, Capcom Girls at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars action figures and Marvel Figure Factory series 2.


[Updated 1/22/2006]

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FANtastic Exclusive Round 5 Voting

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_fanmin_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have moved the voting for their 2006 FANtastic Exclusive action figure on to Round 5, which will decide the secondary weapon accessory.


[Updated 1/23/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Jan 23

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe January 23, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 1/23/2006]

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Sale, Ultraman, Star Wars at Action-HQ.com

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/AHQemblem.gifAction-HQ.com has many new action figures and related toys in stock, including many new Star Wars, Ultraman, Guyver, and Transformers items.


[Updated 1/23/2006]

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CustomCon 14: Hawkgirl Challenge

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc14/cc14buttonsm.gifCustomCon 14 will include a special exhibit of customized Hawkgirl action figures.


[Updated 1/23/2006]

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RTM Contests Reminder

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1105_metbob_icon.jpgRTM is hosting three different contests - have you entered them all?


[Updated 1/23/2006]

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Mega Bloks Acquires The Board Dudes

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifMega Bloks (via its Rose Arts subsidiary) will acquire The Board Dudes, a stationery, activity, and office supplies company.


[Updated 1/23/2006]

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ML 12, Balrog at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics is having a clearance sale and also has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Alien vs. Predator high-end pieces, as well as 12-inch Star Wars action figures from Sideshow.


[Updated 1/23/2006]

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Uglydoll Nominated for TOTY Award

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe Uglydoll from Pretty Ugly has been nominated for a 2006 TOTY (Toy of the Year) Award in the Specialty Toy category.


[Updated 1/24/2006]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcdirect_logo_tn.gifAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 1/24/2006]

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SW, JLU, Galvatron at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars and Justice League Unlimited action figures.


[Updated 1/24/2006]

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MechWarrior: Domination Released

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has released a new expansion set for their MechWarrior collectable miniatures game.


[Updated 1/25/2006]

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Avatar: the Last Airbender TCG

http://www.toymania.com/logos/upperdeck_logo.jpgUpper Deck has teamed with Nickelodeon to create a new trading card game based on Avatar: the Last Airbender.


[Updated 1/25/2006]

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McFarlane: Hanna-Barbera Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mctoys_tn.gifMcFarlane Toys will be releasing Hanna-Barbera action figures in Summer and Fall 2006.


[Updated 1/25/2006]

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Dynamite: Xena Comic Series

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_dfxena_icon.jpgDynamite Entertainment will be launching a comic book series based on Xena: Warrior Princess in 2006.


[Updated 1/25/2006]

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Red Tornado Mini Paperweight

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0106_monored_icon.jpgMonogram International has announced a new JLU mini paperweight.


[Updated 1/25/2006]

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McDonald's: Dragon Booster & Strawberry Shortcake

http://www.toymania.com/logos/happymeal_logo.jpgFrom January 27, 2006 to February 23, 2006, McDonald's Restaurants are featuring Dragon Booster and Strawberry Shortcake toys in their Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.


[Updated 1/25/2006]

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