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Archive: August 4, 2009 to August 14, 2009

Day One: Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0509_doosh_icon.jpgThe Doosh web site is having a Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con - the first day of entries are online now!


[Updated 8/04/2009]

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GI Joe Movie Toys at Burger King

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/roundbklogo.gifBurger King is featuring eight different GI Joe movie toys in their Kids Meals.


[Updated 8/04/2009]

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Emil Vicale Takes over Andgor.com

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifEmil Vicale of Herobuilders.com is now also the owner of Andgor.com. (Both are custom action figure sites - you can order an action figure of yourself!)


[Updated 8/04/2009]

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Mars Attacks, Duke, Alien Big Chap, Silk Spectre 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 two figures from Mars Attacks, the Alien Big Chap 1:6 action figure, the Gi Joe Duke 1:6 action figure, and more.


[Updated 8/04/2009]

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Day Two: Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0509_doosh_icon.jpgThe Doosh web site is having a Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con - the second day of entries is online now!


[Updated 8/05/2009]

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Custom QEE Project: Jay222 - Project 36" Qee

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifTOY2R has passed along a video clip of Jay222 working on a custom 36-inch Qee figure.


[Updated 8/06/2009]

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Day 3: Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0509_doosh_icon.jpgThe Doosh web site is having a Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con - the third day of entries is online now!


[Updated 8/06/2009]

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3.5-inch Baby Qee 2 Packs

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0809_babyqee1_icon.jpgTOY2R has announced three new two-packs of Baby Qee figures.


[Updated 8/06/2009]

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FANtastic Exclusive Raavia Action Figure Arrives

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0609_qrtm_icon.jpgThe RTM-exclusive Raavia action figure will be available to order on Monday, August 10th.


[Updated 8/06/2009]

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Stay Puft Marshmallow Bank, Buck Rogers, World of Warcraft 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 World of Warcraft action figures, a Stay Puft Marshmallow bank from Ghostbusters, a 1:6 scale Buck Rogers figure, and more.


[Updated 8/06/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of August 3

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 8/07/2009]

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Day 4: Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0509_doosh_icon.jpgThe Doosh web site is having a Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con - the fourth day of entries is online now!


[Updated 8/07/2009]

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Gears of War, Street Fighter IV, Wicked Witch Tonner Doll 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 Gears of War action figures, Street Fighter IV action figures, the Wicked Witch Tonner Doll, and more.


[Updated 8/07/2009]

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Marvel T-shirts at Old Navy

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifOld Navy is carrying t-shirts and other "back to school" clothing which feature Marvel Comics characters. They are also offering a "Limited Edition Amazing Fantasy #15 comic book reprint" free with purchase of one of their Marvel t-shirts.


[Updated 8/07/2009]

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Day 5: Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0509_doosh_icon.jpgThe Doosh web site is having a Green Lantern Custom Action Figure Con - the last day of entries is online now!


[Updated 8/10/2009]

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Domo Qees Invade Target

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0809_domo1_icon.jpgA new vinyl toy section at certain Target stores is featuring Domo Qee figures.


[Updated 8/10/2009]

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CustomCon 23 Day One

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/customcon23logo.jpgThe first day of CustomCon 23 is now online.


[Updated 8/10/2009]

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Order Your FANtastic Exclusive Raavia Action Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0609_qrtm_icon.jpgThe RTM-exclusive Raavia action figure is now available to order!


[Updated 8/10/2009]

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Lion-O Statue, Captain America Legendary Scale Bust 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 a Lion-O Statue, the Captain America Legendary Scale Bust, several Premium Format figures from Sideshow, and more.


[Updated 8/11/2009]

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August 2009 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A

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


[Updated 8/11/2009]

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Metal 2.5" Qees from Fully Visual

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0809_dropqee_icon.jpgFully Visual is offering Qee figures from TOY2R with a twist - they are made out of metal.


[Updated 8/11/2009]

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CustomCon 23 Day Two

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/customcon23logo.jpgThe second day of CustomCon 23 is now online.


[Updated 8/11/2009]

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Hasbro's Transformers Q&A August 2009

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to several questions about their Transformers product lines.


[Updated 8/11/2009]

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Star Wars Mighty Muggs Charity Auction

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0809_muggs_icon.jpgThe Make-A-Wish Foundation is holding an auction of custom Star Wars Mighty Muggs figures.


[Updated 8/11/2009]

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Aug 14: 2009 GI Joe Collectors Convention

http://www.toymania.com/logos/hasbrologo.jpgThe 16th annual Hasbro International G.I. JOE Collectors' Convention will begin on August 14th in Kansas City, Missouri.


[Updated 8/11/2009]

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CustomCon 23 Day Three

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/customcon23logo.jpgThe third day of CustomCon 23 is now online.


[Updated 8/12/2009]

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CustomCon 23 Day Four

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/customcon23logo.jpgThe fourth day of CustomCon 23 is now online.


[Updated 8/13/2009]

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Mace Windu, Catwoman vs. Batgirl, Street Fighter Ken 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 a 12-inch Street Fighter Ken resin statue, the Catwoman vs. Batgirl statue, the Mace Windu Star Wars Quarter Scale ultimate figure, and more.


[Updated 8/14/2009]

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Toy Recalls for Week of August 10

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 8/14/2009]

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CustomCon 23 Day Five

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/customcon23logo.jpgThe fifth day of CustomCon 23 is now online.


[Updated 8/14/2009]

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