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Archive: May 16, 2006 to May 23, 2006

Live-Action Bratz Film in 2007

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0802_bratzfun_icon.jpgIn 2007, MGA Entertainment is planning to release a live-action film based on their Bratz fashion dolls.


[Updated 5/16/2006]

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More FANtastic Exclusive Voting

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_minobust1_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have launched a new round of FANtastic Exclusive: this vote is to measure interest in a Xetheus bust.


[Updated 5/16/2006]

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Obi-Wan FX Saber, POTC 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 Obi Wan Kenobi Force FX Lightsaber from Master Replicas.


[Updated 5/16/2006]

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George Lucas in the Toy Industry Hall of Fame

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sw-rpg_tn.jpgGeorge Lucas has been named as a 2007 Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee due to the effect of Star Wars on the toy industry.


[Updated 5/16/2006]

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Wizard World Philly Stargate Exclusive

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_jackson_icon.jpgTime and Space Toys will be selling an exclusive Stargate SG-1 action figure at the 2006 Wizard World Philadelphia convention.


[Updated 5/16/2006]

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Battlestar Galactica Minimates & Busts

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_bsgmm_icon.jpgArt Asylum and Diamond Select Toys will be releasing resin busts and Minimates based on the Sci Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica.


[Updated 5/16/2006]

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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 5/16/2006]

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Star Wars, DC Superheroes 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 many Star Wars items, Series 2 DC Superheroes action figures, Devil's Rejects action figures, and plush toys from Toy Vault.


[Updated 5/16/2006]

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Star Trek Nemesis Riker & Troi

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select has announced that New Force Comics will be selling an exclusive two-pack of Star Trek action figures: Riker and Troi from the Star Trek Nemesis film.


[Updated 5/17/2006]

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Alien vs Predator HorrorClix

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has added two horror movie icons to their HorrorClix game lineup. Expect to see the Aliens pieces in December 2006, with Predator pieces to follow in 2007.


[Updated 5/17/2006]

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JLU, Maul Saber, Marvel Legends 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 Justice League Unlimited action figure 3-packs, Marvel Legends series 14, Marvel Legends Masterworks, Marvel Legends multi-packs, and the Star Wars Darth Maul Double FX Lightsaber.


[Updated 5/17/2006]

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FANtastic Exclusive Variant Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_minotaurx_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have announced five exclusive versions of the Minotaur from their 2006 FANtastic Exclusive project, including one which will be available here on RTM.


[Updated 5/19/2006]

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Dragon's 1/6 Geordie Strong

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_dmstrong_icon.jpgDragon Models announces a new 12-inch World War II action figure: Geordie Strong, a British soldier from 1944.


[Updated 5/19/2006]

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Star Wars, V for Vendetta at Corner Store Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/af_csc_balrog125.gifOnline retailer Corner Store Comics has several new action figures in stock, and others available for pre-ordering, including a V for Vendetta resin statue, many DC Direct action figures and collectibles, and a giant batch of Star Wars items, including the Slave Leia vinyl model kit from Kotobukiya.


[Updated 5/19/2006]

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SDCC Mirror, Mirror Bonus Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_marlena_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys has added a new Star Trek Mirror, Mirror action figure to their San Diego Comic-Con exclusive offerings: if you purchase the Uhura, McCoy, Sulu and Chekov figures, you can get the Marlena Moreau figure for free.


[Updated 5/19/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: May 22

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe May 22, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 5/22/2006]

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25% 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, and is also holding a 25% off sale that ends on May 25th.


[Updated 5/22/2006]

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Top Previews Sales from April 2006

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diamond_tn.jpgThe top ten games, toys, and miscellaneous merchandise sold in April 2006 and which were ordered through Previews.


[Updated 5/22/2006]

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Snoopy.com Halloween Essay Contest

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifSnoopy.com is holding an essay contest to find out who, besides Charlie Brown, has had the "Worst Halloween Ever."


[Updated 5/23/2006]

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SW, Superman 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, Superman Returns, Kubricks, Revoltech, Batman, and Ultraman items.


[Updated 5/23/2006]

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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 5/23/2006]

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Rocket USA: Buddha Buddha Banks

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0506_buddha_icon.jpgRocket USA has launched a new series of resin banks based on Buddha. They come in six different colors/poses and should be available in June 2006.


[Updated 5/23/2006]

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Star Wars, DC Direct, Marvel 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 Star Wars and DC Direct items, Cult Classics Series 5 action figures, and Harry Potter mini busts.


[Updated 5/23/2006]

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