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Archive: January 24, 2004 to January 30, 2004

Sideshow Update: LOTR, Van Helsing

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_ssvanh_icon.jpgSideshow Collectibles has begun taking pre-orders on several Lord of the Rings pieces, as well as the 12-inch Van Helsing and Modern Leatherface action figures.


[Updated 1/24/2004]

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LEGOLAND's New Model Builders

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgTremendous Talent Leads LEGOLAND(R) Judges to Pick More Than One Master Model Builder.


[Updated 1/25/2004]

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Central Park's May 2004 Manga

http://www.toymania.com/logos/centralparklogo.gifCPM Press set to release the following graphic novels in May - The World of Narue Volume 1, Duck Prince Book 1: Transformation, Just a Girl Book 2, Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch Book 1 and Geobreeders Book 1.


[Updated 1/25/2004]

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New Galleries on Custom Central

http://www.toymania.com/logos/customicon.jpgRTM's Custom Central section has new pages for your enjoyment.


[Updated 1/25/2004]

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Marshmallow Peeps Marshmallow Maker

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_peeps_icon.jpgJust Born and WHAM-O Introduce WHAM-O's Marshmallow Peeps(R) Marshmallow Maker.


[Updated 1/26/2004]

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Robotech Masterpiece Alpha Fighters

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_alpha_icon.jpgToynami announces a new series of Robotech Masterpiece figures; this series is based on the Alpha Fighters.


[Updated 1/27/2004]

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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 1/28/2004]

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Dynamic Forces: American Flagg

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dfnewlogo.jpgDynamic Forces collects Howard Chaykin's American Flagg in a volume to be released in July 2004.


[Updated 1/28/2004]

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New AOME at Action Figure Xpress

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/afxrtmbutton.gifAction Figure Xpress has several new Armies of Middle Earth items in stock.


[Updated 1/28/2004]

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KB Toys to Close 375 Stores

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kbtoys_tn.gifKB Toys has announced that it will be closing "at least 375" stores to help reach its restructuring goals, but will keep more than 750 open.


[Updated 1/28/2004]

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LOTR Environments & Wall Plaque

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_ss_plaque_icon.jpgSideshow Weta has announced two new collectible environments and a new wall plaque in their Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King product line-up for 2004.


[Updated 1/28/2004]

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Inventory Reduction Sale at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com is having a sale on selected items through the end of February 2004.


[Updated 1/28/2004]

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Nickelodeon at Toy Fair 2004

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/nick_logo.jpgNickelodeon Comes to Toy Fair with a Host of Playthings for the Highly Anticipated SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Toys for Hit Shows The Fairly OddParents and Blue's Clues, Bilingual Product Based on Dora the Explorer.


[Updated 1/28/2004]

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King Crab Maquette Pre-Order

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_kingcrab_icon.jpgThe King Crab maquette is now available via the Peltz Productions site.


[Updated 1/29/2004]

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NECA Reel Toys Epic LOTR Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_necalotr1_icon.jpgNECA/Reel Toys has announced a new series of Lord of the Rings action figures, 18 inches and taller.


[Updated 1/29/2004]

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Iron Man Full-Size Head Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_df_ironman_icon.jpgNew Iron Man Piece, and Limited Hulk Head scheduled for June Shipping from Dynamic Forces.


[Updated 1/29/2004]

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Bookworm & Bejeweled for GBA

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/circuitboard_tn.jpgWidely Popular Internet Web-Games Set out to 'Puzzle' Handheld Gamers Everywhere; Majesco Announces 'Bookworm' and 'Bejeweled' For Nintendo's Game Boy Advance System.


[Updated 1/29/2004]

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2nd Annual TOYchallenge

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/newhasbro_tn.gifHasbro, Smith College and Sally Ride Science Club present the 2nd Annual TOYchallenge - registration deadline is February 16th.


[Updated 1/30/2004]

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New Arrivals 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 Star Wars, Spider-Man, Saint Sieya, and more.


[Updated 1/30/2004]

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RC2: 2004 Product Introductions

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/racingchamp_logo.gifRC2 Corporation introduces new collectible items for 2004, including Halo 2 action figures under the JoyRide Studios brand.


[Updated 1/30/2004]

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Mullet Heads Print Contest

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifAchy Breaky Toys and McCarty PhotoWorks are having a contest featuring the "Night in a Drunk Tank" print as prizes.


[Updated 1/30/2004]

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New Arrivals at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items in stock.


[Updated 1/30/2004]

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Central Park's April Anime

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_blackjack_icon.jpgCentral Park Media set to release - The World of Narue, Black Jack: Seizure, Patlabor: The Mobile Police: The TV Series Volume 8, Patlabor: The Mobile Police: The TV Series Volumes 5-8 DVD Collection, Spirit Warrior: Castle of Illusion, and Big Boobs Buster on DVD in April 2004.


[Updated 1/30/2004]

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Nerf Big Play Football Recalled

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_nerfrecall1_icon.jpgThe CPSC and Hasbro Inc. announce the recall of the NERF Big Play Football due to a hard plastic interior frame.


[Updated 1/30/2004]

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