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Archive: May 11, 2010 to May 21, 2010

Transformers Hall of Fame

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro has announced the first batch of inductees to their Transformers Hall of Fame.


[Updated 5/11/2010]

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Yamato USA Shipping Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA has two new pieces shipping in May 2010... SIF EX: Odin Sphere - Velvet and Daishogun - Kiriko, Ninja Costume.


[Updated 5/11/2010]

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New Mattel Pre-Orders at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of items available for pre-ordering, including several new product lines from Mattel.


[Updated 5/12/2010]

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DCUC 16, Captain Rex, Doctor Who, Power Rangers 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 new DC pre-orders from Mattel, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the 12-inch Captain Rex from Sideshow, and more.


[Updated 5/12/2010]

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Toy Recalls for Week of May 10

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgHere's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.


[Updated 5/13/2010]

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Hasbro's Marvel Q&A May 2010

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgAnswers from Hasbro to three questions about their Marvel product lines.


[Updated 5/14/2010]

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Boomer & Athena, Nick Fury ID, Bruce Lee, Black Widow, Iron Man 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 several new prop replicas, a lifesize bust of Bruce Lee, the Battlestar Galactica Boomer & Athena two-pack, and more.


[Updated 5/14/2010]

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August 6-8: Steel City Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe Steel City Con will be held AUgust 6 to 8, 2010, with Jake Lloyd attending as one of the guests.


[Updated 5/15/2010]

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"What Will Your Phone Look Like?" Contest

http://www.toymania.com/features/images/gglogoicon.gifGentle Giant Studios is part of a contest for artists to submit designs that could be on the back of the Motorola VE440 phone.


[Updated 5/15/2010]

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Win Star Wars Celebration V Tickets

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgCheck specially marked Star Wars toys for a chance to win tickets to the 2010 Celebration event in Orlando.


[Updated 5/15/2010]

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America's Greatest Otaku and TOKYOPOP Tour

http://www.toymania.com/logos/tokyopop_logo.jpgTokyopop is taking to the road this summer to find who is "America's Greatest Otaku."


[Updated 5/15/2010]

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2.5" Qee Designer Collection Series 6

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0510_qeeteaser_icon.jpgToy2R is releasing their sixth series of blind-boxed designer Qee figures in June 2010.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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Killzone Series 1 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a batch of action figures based on Killzone.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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Cover Girls of the DC Universe: Supergirl Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0510_dcd_sg_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced another statue in their wildly popular Batman Black & White series.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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Blackest Night Portfolio Set #1

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0510_dcd_bnport_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a set of prints of the cover art from the Blackest Night comic books.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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Batman Black & White Statue: Batman by Tony Daniel

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0510_dcd_batbw_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced another statue in their wildly popular Batman Black & White series.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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Heroes of the DC Universe: Blackest Night Green Lantern Hal Jordan Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0510_dcd_hal_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new series mini-busts: characters from the Blackest Night comic book storyline.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 1

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0510_dcd_ame1_icon.jpgDC Direct has translated their Ame-Comi ladies into a new smaller size.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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Batman: Arkham Asylum Series 1 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0510_dcd_aa1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new series of Batman action figures.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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DC Direct Shipping Schedule

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgThe schedule of release dates for DC Direct products. Not an update, just a listing of the dates as they appeared in the original solicitations for the products.


[Updated 5/17/2010]

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Bandai to Continue Power Rangers Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifThere's been a bit of movement lately with the Power Rangers rights, but Bandai America is staying on as the master toy licensee.


[Updated 5/20/2010]

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Transformers & GI Joe Comics on the iPad

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgHasbro and IDW Publishing are releasing Transformers and GI Joe comic books as apps on the iPad.


[Updated 5/20/2010]

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May 22: Star Wars Marathon on Spike

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sw-rpg_tn.jpgSpike TV is marking the 30th anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back with a Star Wars movie marathon on May 22nd.


[Updated 5/20/2010]

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Toy Recalls for Week of May 17

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgHere's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.


[Updated 5/20/2010]

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BotCon 2010 Registration Goes Live

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0510_botcon1_icon.jpgThe 2010 Transformers Collectors' Convention (BotCon) will be held June 24 to 27, and now has online registration available.


[Updated 5/20/2010]

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Macross Sale, DCUC 15, Disney Statues 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 new DC Direct, DC Universe Classics series 15, statues of Disney characters, and more.


[Updated 5/20/2010]

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May 2010 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgAnswers from Hasbro to a few questions about their GI Joe product lines.


[Updated 5/21/2010]

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DC Direct, Marvel Select Juggernaut & Iron Man, Stark Expo Minimates, Jonah Hex 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 the Iron Man Stark Expo Minimates, tons of new DC Direct, the Marvel Select Juggernaut and Iron Man 2 action figures, and more.


[Updated 5/21/2010]

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