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Archive: July 29, 2005 to August 1, 2005

Jim Henson Co. Teams with TOKYOPOP

http://www.toymania.com/logos/tokyopop_logo.jpgTOKYOPOP has signed with the Jim Henson Company to create manga based on MirrorMask, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth - each will be released in Fall 2006.


[Updated 7/29/2005]

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First 4 Figures: GI Joe Statues

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/gijoe_logo_tn.gifFirst 4 Figures announces that it will be creating resin statues, busts, and dioramas based on GI Joe characters.


[Updated 7/29/2005]

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Stikfas, Jack Bauer at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars, Stikfas, and Jack Bauer (24) action figures.


[Updated 7/29/2005]

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Dragon's 1/6 Panzer Regiment Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0705_dmhorst_icon.jpgDragon Models announces a new 12-inch World War II action figure: Horst Lerner, from Panzer Regiment 5 in 1941.


[Updated 7/29/2005]

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MirrorMask: A Really Useful Book

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0705_really1_icon.jpgDark Horse has released a "blank" journal with a MirrorMask theme.


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Trigun, Buffy at the Outer Reaches

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/tor_banner_150x75.gifOnline retailer TheOuterReaches.com has several new items in stock, with many more available for pre-ordering, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Trigun, DC Direct, and Hellsing action figures.


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Blackstone Aquires LEGOLAND Parks

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe Blackstone Group has acquired the four LEGOLAND parks (in England, Germany, Denmark, and California).


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Dragon's 1/6 Soviet Anti-Tank NCO

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0705_dmilya_icon.jpgDragon Models announces a new 12-inch World War II action figure: Ilya Romanovich Mironov, a Soviet Anti-Tank Rifle NCO from 1943.


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Street Fighter at Corner Store Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/csc150x75_sf2.gifOnline retailer Corner Store Comics has several new action figures in stock, and others available for pre-ordering, including Street Fighter and Spawn Reborn action figures.


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Lorne/Andy Hallett at Wizard World Chicago

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0705_hawlorne_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys and Time and Space Toys will be hosting actor Andy Hallett at their booths at the Wizard World Chicago convention. An exclusive action figure featuring Andy as Lorne from the television series Angel will also be available.


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Profiles in History Auction Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifProfiles in History has recently completed a Hollywood Memorabilia auction, with some fascinating items sold, including light sabers from Star Wars.


[Updated 8/01/2005]

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Todd McFarlane Update: Aug 1

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe August 1, 2005 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


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Build-A-Bear Teams with the NFL

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_nflbear_icon.jpgBuild-A-Bear Workshop has teamed with the National Football League to offer licensed NFL items for their stuffed animals, including uniforms and sweatshirts.


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WowWee Adds Robopet to Robofamily

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_robotpet1_icon.jpgWowWee Robotics is adding a Robopet dog to their family of entertainment robots.


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Gentlemen PALz at WW Chicago

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_gentpalz_icon.jpgPalisades Toys is offering an exclusive set of Buffy PALz at Wizard World Chicago: the set features four different Gentlemen PALz figures.


[Updated 8/01/2005]

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1/6 Wehrmacht-Heer PK Cameraman

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0705_dmgunter_icon.jpgDragon Models announces a new 12-inch World War II action figure: Gunter Metzger, a Wehrmacht-Heer PK Cameraman from 1941.


[Updated 8/01/2005]

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Navia Dratp Undergoes Resurgence

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifBandai Collectible Games announces that Resurgence, an expansion to their Navia Dratp game, will be available in Fall 2005.


[Updated 8/01/2005]

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Palisades: Blister Direct for Japan

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pal_logo_2002.gifPalisades Entertainment and Blister Direct have signed an exclusive distribution deal for Blister Direct to handle all of Palisades' products in Japan.


[Updated 8/01/2005]

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Enter: Titans East! CCG Expansion

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifBandai Collectible Games announces that "Enter: Titans East!," an expansion to their Teen Titans CCG, will be available in October 2005.


[Updated 8/01/2005]

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Transformers Battlefield Statues

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_tf1_icon.jpgFirst 4 Figures has unveiled their first two Transformers statues: Optimus Prime and Megatron.


[Updated 8/01/2005]

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