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Archive: May 1, 2006 to May 3, 2006

Todd McFarlane Update: May 1

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe May 1, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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Limited Edition PLAY-DOH Fragrance

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_playdoh_icon.jpgAs part of the 50th birthday celebration for PLAY-DOH, Hasbro is releasing a limited edition spray-on fragrance.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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DTC GI Joe, 21st Century at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com now has several new GI Joe action figures in stock, along with new vehicles from 21st Century.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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FANtastic Exclusive Round 6 Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_round6_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have announced the results of the sixth and final round of voting on their 2006 FANtastic Exclusive action figure, with hints about what is to come.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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Superman Returns Barbie Charity Auction

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_srauction_icon.jpgMattel and Kitson, a fashion boutique, are holding a charity on eBay featuring autographed Superman Returns Barbie and Ken dolls.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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Buffy, Stargate 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 many new pieces from Diamond Select, Sideshow Collectibles, NECA, Electric Tiki, and McFarlane. Their 50% Off Sale is scheduled through May 12th.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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TOKYOPOP: Teen Pop Fiction

http://www.toymania.com/logos/tokyopop_logo.jpgIn October 2006, TOKYOPOP will be launching a new segment in their publishing: serialized pop fiction novels for young adults.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT in August

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGO has announced that the August 2006 launch of their MINDSTORMS NXT will feature open source firmware so that users can explore new boundaries.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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20% Off Sale 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 Cult Classics, Star Wars Transformers, Pixar's Cars, and Movie Icons from Dark Horse.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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Samurai Champloo Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_champloo1_icon.jpgNew info and images from Jazwares about their Samurai Champloo action figures.


[Updated 5/01/2006]

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LEGO Donation Deadline Extended

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGO Systems has extended their LEGO Builders of Tomorrow deadline to September 30, 2006. The program is collecting LEGO bricks (which will be matched with new bricks by the company) for the schools of New Orleans.


[Updated 5/02/2006]

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SW, Saint Seiya 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, Gundam, Saint Seiya, Macross, Gundam, and Transformers items.


[Updated 5/02/2006]

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DST Autographed Star Trek Contest

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select is holding a contest for autographed Star Trek items in their online store.


[Updated 5/02/2006]

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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.


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Wooden Toy Phones Recalled

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_recallphone_icon.jpgThe CPSC and Marvel Education are recalling wooden toy phones due to a choking hazard.


[Updated 5/02/2006]

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Sin City "Legends" Bust Series

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_dfmarv1_icon.jpgDynamic Forces is launching a series of mini-busts based on the Sin City film. The first bust is Marv.


[Updated 5/02/2006]

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Hasbro Spring/Summer Titaniums

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro has released a summary of the products in their Spring and Summer 2006 Titanium series.


[Updated 5/03/2006]

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Dallas Comic Book Appreciation Day

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifDallas has proclaimed that Free Comic Book Day (May 6, 2006) will also be Comic Book Appreciation Day in Dallas, in honor of the CAPE Comic and Pop-Culture Expo.


[Updated 5/03/2006]

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Superman, Darkness 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 Superman action figures and collectibles from Mattel and DC Direct, the Mega Scale Lord of Darkness from SOTA, and McFarlane's 3rd series of Military action figures.


[Updated 5/03/2006]

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