Archive: May 4, 2006 to May 10, 2006
| BIONICLE HEROES Video Game |
 In Fall 2006, Eidos will be releasing a new video game based on the LEGO BIONICLE universe.
[Updated 5/04/2006]
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| Marvel Reports Q1 2006 Results |
 Marvel has reported their First Quarter 2006 financial results, with details about upcoming film, toy, and video game projects.
[Updated 5/04/2006]
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| 20% Off Sale at Big Bad Toy Store |
 Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Macross, Nintendo Dots, Star Wars Vintage Saga action figures, Microman, and Street Figther Round 4.
[Updated 5/04/2006]
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| LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy |
 On September 12, 2006, a new batch of Star Wars toys will be released by Hasbro and LEGO, just in time for the release of the second LEGO Star Wars video game and the release of the original trilogy on DVD.
[Updated 5/04/2006]
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| Free Comic Book Day: May 6 |
 Head to your participating local comic book store on Saturday, May 6th, 2006, for a free comic book, a free Stargate action figure, and a free DC HeroClix piece.
[Updated 5/05/2006]
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| First 4 Figures: Metroid Collectibles |
 First 4 Figures will be releasing statues and "VS" dioramas based on the Metroid video game license.
[Updated 5/05/2006]
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| SW, Cool Girl at Action-HQ.com |
 Action-HQ.com has many new action figures and related toys in stock, including many new Star Wars, Evangelion, Transformers, Cool Girl Gatchamen, Batman, and Escaflowne items.
[Updated 5/07/2006]
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| Shirley Temple DVD Charms Recalled |
 The CPSC and Twentieth Century Fox are recalling certain Shirley Temple DVDs because the metal charms and bracelets included with the DVDs have a high lead content.
[Updated 5/07/2006]
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| Stone Bridge Press Seeks Cosplayers |
Stone Bridge Press is publishing two books about cosplay and is seeking your photos of your cosplay costumes.
[Updated 5/07/2006]
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| Sports Picks, SW, Spawn Cyber Units at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including many Star Wars items, Transformers, Spawn Cyber Units, NHL & MLB Sports Picks, and Spider-Man Classics action figures.
[Updated 5/07/2006]
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| Todd McFarlane Update: May 8 |
 The May 8, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.
[Updated 5/08/2006]
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| May 20: Build-A-Bear Stuffed with Hugs |
 On May 20, 2006, the first 200 guests at Build-A-Bear Workshop will be able to make a free bear to be donated to Ronald McDonald Houses. They will also receive a coupon for their next purchase.
[Updated 5/09/2006]
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| TOKYOPOP Launches New Manga Formats |
 In September 2006, TOKYOPOP will introduce two new manga formats for younger readers, Manga Chapters and Manga Readers.
[Updated 5/09/2006]
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| Willy Wonka, Disney at Alter Ego Comics |
 Online retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including many new pieces from Master Replicas, including their large-size Disney statues. Their 50% Off Sale is scheduled through May 12th.
[Updated 5/09/2006]
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| Bratz: Forever Diamondz Video Game |
 In Fall 2006, THQ will be releasing a new video game featuring Bratz fashion dolls on several platforms, including the Nintendo DS.
[Updated 5/09/2006]
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| SDCC Exclusive Master Gouken Figures |
 At the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International, SOTA Toys and Toyrocket.com will both be selling exclusive action figures: different versions of Master Gouken from Street Fighter.
[Updated 5/09/2006]
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| DC Direct Arrivals Update |
 An update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.
[Updated 5/09/2006]
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| GI Joe Comics, 21st Century at SmallJoes.com |
 Online retailer SmallJoes.com now has several new GI Joe comic books in stock, along with new 1:18 action figures from bbi and 21st Century.
[Updated 5/10/2006]
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| SDCC Exclusive Cylon Centurion |
 Majestic Studios will be selling an exclusive version of their Battlestar Galactica Cylon Centurion action figure at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International convention.
[Updated 5/10/2006]
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| Toy Vault: Farscape Rygel Plush |
 Toy Vault will be releasing a plush toy of Rygel from the Farscape television series in July 2006.
[Updated 5/10/2006]
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| Toyrocket's 2006 SDCC Exclusives |
 Toyrocket.com will be selling three different exclusive action figures at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International: a Gouken from Street Fighter, a Halo 2 White Multiplayer Elite, and a Retired Captain Picard from Star Trek.
[Updated 5/10/2006]
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| McDonald's Summer Happy Meal Line-up |
 McDonald's has announced their Summer 2006 Happy Meal line-up, featuring toys from Build-A-Bear Workshop, Cars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Polly Pocket.
[Updated 5/10/2006]
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| FANtastic Exclusive: Xetheus Figure Images |
 The Four Horsemen have unveiled the painted prototype of their 7th Kingdom Minotaur (Xetheus) action figure. Xetheus will be sold through the FANtastic Exclusive web site and also at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International.
[Updated 5/10/2006]
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| DC Direct, Family Guy, Super Mom at YouBuyNow.com |
 Online retailer YouBuyNow.com has several new items in stock, with many more available for pre-ordering, including Alex Ross Justice League action figures from DC Direct, the fifth series of Family Guy action figures, the Super Mom figure, and an Invader Zim set.
[Updated 5/10/2006]
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