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Archive: May 8, 2008 to May 16, 2008

Batman: The Dark Knight Bat Logo MP3 Player

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0508_mp2_icon.jpgPopbox Collectibles is releasing a variety of unique items based on Batman: the Dark Knight.


[Updated 5/08/2008]

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Marvel Reports Q1 2008 Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifMarvel has reported their First Quarter 2008 financial results, with details about upcoming film, cartoon, and video game projects.


[Updated 5/08/2008]

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Marvel Super Hero Squad Video Game

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifIn Fall 2009, THQ will release video games based on the Marvel Super Hero Squad property.


[Updated 5/08/2008]

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Smallville, Dr. Who, Devil May Cry 3, Classic Kung Fu 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 the Smallville action figures from DC Direct, a remote control Dalek from Dr. Who, a statue from Devil May Cry 3, and more.


[Updated 5/09/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of May 5

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 5/09/2008]

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eBay's Top-Selling US Markets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ebay_logo.gifeBay has crunched their numbers and announced the ten US cities which sell the most on the eBay service.


[Updated 5/09/2008]

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Costumes, Appleseed, Peanuts, AvP 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 costumes and period clothing, Appleseed action figures and model kits, vinyl dolls based on the Peanuts, and more.


[Updated 5/09/2008]

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May 2008 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A (Part One)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to three questions about their Star Wars product lines.


[Updated 5/09/2008]

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Marvel Knights Panel at Wizard World Philadelphia

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wwphilly.jpgThe 2008 Wizard World Philadelphia convention will include a panel in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Marvel Knights comic imprint.


[Updated 5/13/2008]

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TRU Names Four Summer Toy Trends

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/trulogo_tn.jpgToys'R'Us has named four summer trends in toys to get kids off the couch.


[Updated 5/13/2008]

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Star Trek, Artfx Statues, Living Dead Dolls 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 Trek action figures, several statues from Artfx, Living Dead Dolls series 16, and more.


[Updated 5/13/2008]

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Toy Sculpting at Wizard World Philly

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wwphilly.jpgThe 2008 Wizard World Philadelphia convention will include several panel sessions on the topic of sculpting toys.


[Updated 5/13/2008]

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May 17: Build-A-Bear Stuffed with Hugs Day

http://www.toymania.com/logos/buildbear_logo.jpgMay 17, 2008, is "Stuffed with Hugs Day" at Build-A-Bear stores, when you can make a White Fluffy Puppy to be donated.


[Updated 5/14/2008]

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100 Item 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 Transformers, Predator collectibles, GI Joe action figures, and more.


[Updated 5/14/2008]

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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 5/14/2008]

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Sideshow's Comic-Con Exclusive Pre-Orders

http://www.toymania.com/logos/sideshowcoll_logo.jpgSideshow Collectibles has a schedule for when you can pre-order which of their 2008 Comic-Con exclusive items.


[Updated 5/15/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of May 12

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 5/15/2008]

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Hasbro Reacquires Sunbow Library

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro has reacquired distribution rights to their classic animation, including GI Joe and Transformers.


[Updated 5/15/2008]

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Dr. Who, Teen Titans, Marvel Mighty Muggs 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 the Teen Titans action figures from DC Direct, action figures and a remote control Dalek from Dr. Who, a new series of Marvel Mighty Muggs, and more.


[Updated 5/15/2008]

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May 2008 Mattel Q&A (Round 2)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgAnswers from Mattel to several questions about their toy product lines.


[Updated 5/15/2008]

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FAO in Macy's in Fall 2008

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/smallfao.gifFAO Schwarz will open toy stores in 275 Macy's stores in Fall 2008, with more to follow over the next two years.


[Updated 5/16/2008]

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Hellboy 2 LE "Bronze" Roto Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0508_bronzehb_icon.jpgMezco Toyz is releasing a very limited "bronze" version of their Hellboy 2 Roto Bust.


[Updated 5/16/2008]

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Street Fighter Vega, Indiana Jones, AvP Requiem 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 costumes and period clothing, the Street Fighter Vega statue, the Indiana Jones premium format figure, and more.


[Updated 5/16/2008]

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