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Archive: February 20, 2009 to February 27, 2009

DC Universe Classics, JLI, Watchmen at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has a variety of new toys and collectibles in stock and available for pre-order, including the several DC Universe Classics action figures and 2-packs, Watchmen movie items, Justice League International Series 1 action figures, and more.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of Feb 16

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 2/20/2009]

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CPSC Developing Practical Guidance on Phthalates

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking public input on a draft of "practical guidance" for help in understanding the new law about phthalate limits.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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Street Fighter IV, Watchmen, Marvel Universe at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, such as Watchmen movie merchandise, Street Fighter IV action figures, Marvel Universe Wave 1 action figures, and more.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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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 2/20/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Feb 16

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe February 16, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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Marvel Universe, Frenzy & Ravage, Battlestar Galactica: Razor 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 an exclusive Transformers bust of Frenzy and Ravage, Marvel Universe action figures, Battlestar Galactica: Razor action figures, and more.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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LEGO Group Celebrates 10 Years of the Force

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgIn 2009, the LEGO Group is marking their tenth anniversary with the Star Wars license.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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Day Out With Thomas 2009

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe LEGO Group is sponsoring the "Day Out With Thomas" tour for 2009 - with stops in 45+ locations in the United States and Canada.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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UFC Chuck Liddell Action Figure Charity Auction

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_chuck_icon.jpgJAKKS Pacific and the Ultimate Fighting Championship are auctioning an autographed action figure for charity.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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LEGO Systems Outpaces U.S. Toy Industry

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe North American division of the LEGO Group has posted 38% consumer sales growth in 2008.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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Watchmen & Marvel Costumes, Ghostbusters, Catwoman at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has a variety of new toys and collectibles in stock and available for pre-order, including the several Watchmen and Marvel costumes, a Catwoman statue, Ghostbusters Minimates and a Ghostbusters bank, and more.


[Updated 2/20/2009]

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JLA Mini Neon Sign

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_jlaneon_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new mini neon sign to light up your life, or at least your dining room.


[Updated 2/22/2009]

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Batman Family Multi-Part Statue: Part 1: Robin And Catwoman

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_batfamily_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new multi-part statue, with the first part featuring Robin and Catwoman.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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JLA Trophy Room: Green Lantern Rings Prop Replica

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_rings_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new Green Lantern-themed prop replica.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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Adam Hughes Catwoman Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_cw_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced another Cover Girls of the DC Universe statue, with Catwoman getting the honors this time around.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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Women of the DC Universe: Mera Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_mera_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced that Mera is the next bust in the Women of the DC Universe series.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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Heroes of the DC Universe: Aquaman Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_aquaman_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced that Aquaman is the next bust in the Heroes of the DC Universe series.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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The Dark Knight Returns Collector Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_dk_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing a two-pack of repainted Dark Knight action figures - it also comes with a reprint comic book.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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World of Warcraft Deluxe Collector Figure: Illidan (Demon Form)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_ill_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing a new version of Illidan from World of Warcraft.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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JLA Identity Crisis Classics Series 1 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_jla1_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing four Justice League of America action figures with new head sculpts - Green Arrow, Batman, the Flash, and Superman.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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World of Warcraft Series 5 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_wow1_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing three new World of Warcraft action figures - Lo'Gosh, Rottingham, and Alathena Moonbreeze with Sorna.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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Ame-Comi: Batgirl (V.2) PVC Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_amebat_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing a new version of Batgirl in their Ame-Comi PVC series.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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Ame-Comi: Catwoman (V.2) PVC Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_dcd_amecat_icon.jpgDC Direct is releasing a new version of Catwoman in their Ame-Comi PVC series.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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DC Direct Unveiled at Toy Fair

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgA summary of new DC Direct items announced at the 2009 American International Toy Fair.


[Updated 2/23/2009]

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Watchmen, Stargate SG-1, 1:6 Jokers at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/ucNewspost-Iconwee.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including two different Joker 1/6 scale action figures, tons of Watchmen movie items, a Stargate SG-1 F-302 Replica, and more.


[Updated 2/24/2009]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Feb 23

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe February 23, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 2/24/2009]

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Dynamic Forces: Nightmare Before Christmas Pencil Holder Contest

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dfnewlogo.jpgDynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a Nightmare Before Christmas Pencil Holder.


[Updated 2/24/2009]

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25-cent Buck Rogers Comic Book

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_buck_icon.jpgDynamite Entertainment is launching their new Buck Rogers comic book with a special issue that will cost only a quarter.


[Updated 2/24/2009]

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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 2/24/2009]

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GI Joe, Marvel, Star Wars, Batman 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 GI Joe vehicles, Marvel Universe action figures, Star Wars Mighty Muggs, and more.


[Updated 2/25/2009]

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Four Horsemen Alter Production Schedule

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0209_queen_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen are taking a "ladies first" approach to their next action figure release, allowing Queen Alluxundra to take the stage before Scarabus.


[Updated 2/25/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of Feb 23

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 2/26/2009]

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Watchmen, Gold Cylons, DC Direct at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, such as Watchmen movie merchandise, classic Battlestar Galactica gold Cylon action figures, DC Direct collectibles and action figures, and more.


[Updated 2/27/2009]

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CustomCon 22 Reminder: Enter by March 9

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/cc22button.jpgCustomCon 22 will be held from April 6 to 10, 2009, with an entry deadline of March 9.


[Updated 2/27/2009]

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