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Archive: Febuary 11, 2008 to February 18, 2008

Todd McFarlane Update: February 11

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe February 11, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 2/11/2008]

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Spider-Man Swings into Pottery Barn Kids

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/a_spider_tn.jpgPottery Barn Kids will be carrying oodles of new Spider-Man goodies for decking out your bedroom, including bedding, lighting, play furniture, and more.


[Updated 2/12/2008]

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Toy Fair Expects 35,000 Attendees

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe American Internation Toy Fair is expecting 35,000 attendees for the 2008 show, including 15,000 retail buyers and over 1,200 toy companies.


[Updated 2/12/2008]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 2/12/2008]

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SW Mighty Muggs, FFVII, Ame Comi at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/urbancollector.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars Mighty Muggs figures, two Ame Comi figures from DC Direct, Final Fantasy VII action figures, and more.


[Updated 2/12/2008]

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Steel City Con: March 29-30

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe 2008 Steel City Con has announced several celebrity guests and toy giveaways.


[Updated 2/12/2008]

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CustomCon 19 Reminder: Enter by March 10

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc19/cc19buttonsm.jpgA reminder that CustomCon 19 will be held from April 7 to 11, 2008, with an entry deadline of March 10.


[Updated 2/12/2008]

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Mezco Releases Hellboy 2: The Golden Army Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_hellboy1_icon.jpgMezco Toyz has released images of their action figures from the second Hellboy movie, including Hellboy, Liz Sherman, Abe Sapien, Johann, Prince Nuada, and Wink.


[Updated 2/13/2008]

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Illinois LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in the United States will open in August 2008.


[Updated 2/14/2008]

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New PEEPS Merchandise for 2008

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_peeps_icon.jpgJust Born has expanded their licensed PEEPS offerings for 2008.


[Updated 2/14/2008]

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First 4 Figures: Dredd vs Alien

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_dredd1_icon.jpgFirst 4 Figures is releasing a unique sculpture of Judge Dredd and an Alien from their comic book crossover.


[Updated 2/14/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of February 11

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThere have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.


[Updated 2/14/2008]

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SW, Sky Lynx, Halo 3, Hellboy 2 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, and including many new Star Wars items, Hellboy 2 action figures, a Halo 3 statue from Koto, the Sky Lynx from the Transformers Encore series, and more.


[Updated 2/14/2008]

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Mattel: WWE Master Toy Licensee Starting 2010

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgStarting January 2010, Mattel will be the Master Toy Licensee for teh WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).


[Updated 2/14/2008]

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DST E-Spectrum Number 62

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select has released a February 2008 edition of their E-Spectrum newsletter.


[Updated 2/14/2008]

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JAKKS Pacific Signs TNA Master Toy License

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jakksnews_tn.gifJAKKS Pacific has signed a deal to be the master toy licensee for TNA wrestling for five years starting in 2010.


[Updated 2/14/2008]

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Clearance Sale at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including new Star Wars items, Disney vinyl dolls, DC Minimates, and more.


[Updated 2/15/2008]

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2008 TOTY Award Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe Toy Industry Association has announced the results of their 2008 "Toy of the Year" awards.


[Updated 2/17/2008]

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MEGA Brands 2008 Toy Fair Summary

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifMEGA Brands has released a teaser summary of some of their products which will be introduced at the 2008 American International Toy Fair.


[Updated 2/17/2008]

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Black Ultra Cthulhu Statue Exclusive

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_sota_icon.jpgSOTA Toys has announced that Big Bad Toy Store will be selling an exclusive version of their Ultra Cthulhu Statue.


[Updated 2/17/2008]

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LEGO's 2008 Product Debuts

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGO Systems has summarized their new products to be released in 2008, including Indiana Jones and Speed Racer.


[Updated 2/17/2008]

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Spiderwick Chronicles at McDonald's

http://www.toymania.com/logos/happymeal_logo.jpgMcDonald's is featuring Spiderwick Chronicles toys in their Happy Meals through March 13, 2008.


[Updated 2/17/2008]

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LEGO Themed Playable Wallcoverings

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgBig Apple Wallcoverings will be producing "easily detachable" LEGO-themed background murals, borders, and decals.


[Updated 2/17/2008]

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Cabbage Patch Kids at Burger King

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/roundbklogo.gifThrough March 9, 2008, Burger King will be offering sixteen different Cabbage Patch Kids Minis.


[Updated 2/17/2008]

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Mezco Toyz Toy Fair Update

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/mezrdogslogo.gifA few highlights from Mezco's 2008 Toy Fair showings.


[Updated 2/17/2008]

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LEGO Indiana Jones Web Game Online

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGO's web site has a new online flash game in the Indiana Jones section.


[Updated 2/18/2008]

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