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Archive: March 2, 2006 to March 7, 2006

Pokemon Kicks Off 10th Anniversary

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pikanews_tn.gif In 2006, Pokemon is celebrating its 10th worldwide anniversary. In the US, there will be a mall tour and the Pokemon National Video Game Championships.


[Updated 3/02/2006]

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FF, X-Men Minimates, Spidey at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has several new items in stock, with many more available for pre-ordering, including Fantastic Four and Spider-Man action figures, as well as the X-Men Darktide Minimate and DVD set.


[Updated 3/02/2006]

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Giveaway

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/potter_tn.jpgWarner Home Video has launched a new contest: the prizes include a trip to England and a visit to the set of the "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" movie.


[Updated 3/02/2006]

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Marvel Legends Showdown Poll Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toybizlogo3.jpgRTM recently hosted a poll for Toy Biz about their Marvel Legends Showdown action figures and game - here are the results.


[Updated 3/02/2006]

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Sale Extended at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has extended their 30% off sale through Sunday March 5th at 12:00 noon.


[Updated 3/02/2006]

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FANtastic Exclusive Round 5 Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0206_mino_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have announced the results of the fifth round of FANtastic Exclusive voting, which decided the secondary weapon for the Minotaur action figure.


[Updated 3/03/2006]

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ToysRUs.com to Split from Amazon

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/trulogo_tn.jpgToys'R'Us has won its lawsuit against Amazon.com to allow it to sever their agreement to have Amazon run TRU's online retail presence.


[Updated 3/03/2006]

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SW, Macross 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, Macross, and Saint Seiya items.


[Updated 3/03/2006]

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Yamato USA Shipping Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA is now shipping several of their Story! Image! Figure! Collection figures, including Please Twins, Cutie Honey, Cowboy Bebop, and Monkey Punch Girls.


[Updated 3/03/2006]

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JAKKS: It's Happy Bunny in 2007

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jakksnews_tn.gifIn Spring 2007, JAKKS Pacific will be releasing activity sets, lunch kits, and related items based on Jim Benton's It's Happy Bunny.


[Updated 3/06/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: March 6

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe March 6, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 3/06/2006]

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Contest: Street Fighter II Minimates Mock-ups

http://www.toymania.com/contest/images/0306_sfmockups_icon.jpgRTM is hosting a contest for a set of Street Fighter II Minimates in mock-up packaging - enter by April 3rd.


[Updated 3/06/2006]

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Dragons 3, Kurt Cobain 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 Dragons series 3 and NBA Sports Picks series 10 action figures and Pirates of the Caribbean replicas.


[Updated 3/07/2006]

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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 3/07/2006]

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Live-Action Barbie Is Cast

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0306_barbie_icon.jpgErin Elizabeth Coors has been cast as Barbie for the live-action stage version of "Barbie Live in Fairytopia," which will travel to 80 cities across the US in 2006.


[Updated 3/07/2006]

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Pirates II Replicas 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 the many new Pirates of the Caribbean replicas from Master Replicas and several busts from Gentle Giant.


[Updated 3/07/2006]

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DF: Sin City Hartigan Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0306_dfhart_icon.jpgDynamic Forces is adding a third statue to their Sin City comic-based statue series: Hartigan joins Nancy and Marv in the 12-inch size.


[Updated 3/07/2006]

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Build-A-Bear Adds Giraffe to WWF Line

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0306_giraffe_icon.jpgThe Build-A-Bear Workshop has added the Giraffe, a new plush animal, to their World Wildlife Fun "Collectibear" series.


[Updated 3/07/2006]

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DC Direct Sale at littleplasticmen.com

http://www.toymania.com/logos/lpm_logo.jpgOnline retailer littleplasticmen.com has several new action figures in stock and up for pre-order, and is also running a sale on action figures from DC Direct.


[Updated 3/07/2006]

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