Archive: January 20, 2009 to January 31, 2009
| Wonder Woman Mini Neon Sign |
 DC Direct has announced a new mini neon sign, this one is the Wonder Woman logo.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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 DC Direct has announced a new collectible poker set, featuring characters who have spent some time in Arkham Asylum and a few of Gotham City's heroes.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| Heroes of the DC Universe: Superman Bust |
 DC Direct has announced that Superman will be joining the Heroes of the DC Universe mini-bust team.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| Batman: Black & White Statue: Batman By David Mazzucchelli |
 DC Direct has announced a new statue in their popular Batman: Black and White series.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| Harley Quinn 1:2 Scale Bust |
 DC Direct has announced that Harley Quinn is the next character to receive the 1:2 scale bust treatment.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| Resistance Action Figures |
 DC Direct is releasing action figures based on the Resistance 2 video game.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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 DC Direct has announced an Arkham Asylum Box Set with four action figures and a 64-page comic book.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| Wonder Woman 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure |
 DC Direct has announced the long-awaited addition of Wonder Woman to their 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure product line.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| Superman UNI-FORMZ Figures |
 DC Direct has announced that Superman will be the second character to be transformed into the UNI-FORMZ vinyl format.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| Blackest Night Series 1 Action Figures |
 DC Direct has announced a new batch of Green Lantern action figures: Earth-2 Superman, Boodikka, Saint Walker, and Atrocitus.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| DC Direct Arrivals Update |
 An update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.
[Updated 1/20/2009]
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| Watchmen, Bowen, Dark Knight, Transformers at Urban-Collector |
 Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new busts and statues from Bowen designs, Dr. Who action figures, Watchmen items from DC Direct, and more.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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| Todd McFarlane Update: Jan 19 |
 The January 19, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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| Star Trek Movie Barbie Dolls |
 There will be three Barbie dolls based on the new Star Trek movie - Kirk, Spock, and Uhura.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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| Winter Clearance Sale at Big Bad Toy Store |
 Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including several flavors of Transformers, DC Direct Blackest Night action figures, Gundams, and more.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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| FANtastic Exclusive 2009 Begins |
 The first round of voting for the 2009 FANtastic Exclusive project is now underway. This round involves voting for your favorite of 28 characters.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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| Dynamic Forces: Signed Civil War Comic Contest |
 Dynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a comic book signed by Michael Turner.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Jan 19 |
 There have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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 Mattel is getting into the "fingersports" arena with X-Games toys.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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| Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Online Casting Call |
 Twentieth Century Fox is going online to cast the lead role in their film Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
[Updated 1/22/2009]
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| Predator, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek at Alter Ego Comics |
 Online retailer Alter Ego Comics has a variety of new toys and collectibles in stock and available for pre-order, including Predator figures and prop replicas, Planet of the Apes figures, Star Trek movie toys, and more.
[Updated 1/25/2009]
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| Todd McFarlane Update: Jan 26 |
The January 26, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.
[Updated 1/26/2009]
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| DC Direct Imports Hot Toys Jor-El Figure |
 DC Comics is importing the Hot Toys "Superman Returns" Jor-El 1:6 scale action figure, but is doing so in a hurry - it should be in comic book stores on February 11th.
[Updated 1/27/2009]
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| DC Direct Arrivals Update |
An update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.
[Updated 1/27/2009]
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| Jason Vorhees, DC Direct, Star Wars, Bowen at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new busts and statues from Bowen designs, Star Wars Mighty Muggs, Star Wars busts, a new Jason action figure from the Friday the 13th film franchise, and more.
[Updated 1/27/2009]
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| Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head at the Super Bowl |
 Watch the commercials between the first and second quarters of Super Bowl XLIII to see Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head in a tire commercial.
[Updated 1/27/2009]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Jan 26 |
There have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.
[Updated 1/29/2009]
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| Video Games Way Up at 2009 NYCC |
 The 2009 New York Comic Con has a fifty percent increase in the number of video game exhibitors over the 2008 show.
[Updated 1/29/2009]
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| Exclusive Marvel Select Wolverine at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including an exclusive version of the Marvel Select Wolverine action figure, new Star Wars Mighty Muggs, and more.
[Updated 1/29/2009]
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| Steel City Con: April 24-26 |
The 2009 Steel City Con is planned for April 24, 25, and 26.
[Updated 1/30/2009]
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 Playmates Toys will be releasing action figures (three sizes!) and roleplay toys for the 2009 Star Trek film.
[Updated 1/30/2009]
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| January 2009 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to three questions about their Star Wars product lines.
[Updated 1/30/2009]
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| Godfather Life Size Bust, Halloween Costumes at Alter Ego Comics |
Online retailer Alter Ego Comics has a variety of new toys and collectibles in stock and available for pre-order, including Planet of the Apes cosbabies figures, Halloween costumes (yes, you read that right), a life sized bust from The Godfather, and more.
[Updated 1/30/2009]
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| CustomCon 22 Reminder: Enter by March 9 |
 CustomCon 22 will be held from April 6 to 10, 2009, with an entry deadline of March 9.
[Updated 1/30/2009]
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| Confusing CPSIA Law Partly Delayed |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has granted a one-year stay for parts of the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
[Updated 1/31/2009]
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If you don't like football and need to watch tv on February 1, check out the Puppy Bowl.
[Updated 1/31/2009]
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