Archive: August 12, 2008 to August 19, 2008
| Todd McFarlane Update: Aug 11 |
 The August 11, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.
[Updated 8/12/2008]
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 Toys'R'Us has a blog for Star Wars: the Clone Wars and related things of interest.
[Updated 8/12/2008]
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| DC Direct Arrivals Update |
 An update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.
[Updated 8/12/2008]
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| Mezco's Stylized Leatherface Figure |
 Mezco Toyz announces a second stylized horror figure - Leatherface.
[Updated 8/12/2008]
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| TRU-Exclusive Dagger Squadron B-Wing Fighter |
 Toys'R'Us is carrying an exclusive version of the B-Wing Fighter vehicle from Star Wars.
[Updated 8/12/2008]
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| Stikfas, Tshirts, Retro Star Trek, Final Fantasy VII at YouBuyNow.com |
 Online retailer YouBuyNow.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, such as Star Trek Minimates, Final Fantasy VII action figures, Retro Star Trek action figures, and more.
[Updated 8/15/2008]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Aug 11 |
 There have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.
[Updated 8/15/2008]
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| Dynamic Forces: Spider-Man Origins Statue Contest |
 Dynamic Forces has launched a new contest - the prize is a Spider-Man Origins Statue.
[Updated 8/15/2008]
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| Halo 3 Series 2 Now in Stores |
 McFarlane Toys wants you to know that the second series of Halo 3 action figures should be in stores now.
[Updated 8/15/2008]
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| 20% Off Sale at Big Bad Toy Store |
 Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Conan action figures, Transformers Universe Ultras, Star Wars Clone Wars vehicles, and more.
[Updated 8/15/2008]
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| John Riggins Hall of Fame Figure |
The variant John Riggins action figure is available online at the Pro Football Hall of Fame web store.
[Updated 8/15/2008]
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| August 2008 Mattel Q&A (Round 1) |
 Answers from Mattel to several questions about their toy product lines.
[Updated 8/15/2008]
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| Metroid Statues, Hot Toy Dark Knight at Alter Ego Comics |
 Online retailer Alter Ego Comics has a variety of new toys and collectibles in stock and available for pre-order, including new Hot Toy Dark Knight figures and vehicles, Metroid Prime statues, a bust of Conan, and more.
[Updated 8/15/2008]
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| August 2008 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A (Part Two) |
 Answers from Hasbro to three questions about their Star Wars product lines.
[Updated 8/16/2008]
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| NYAF: Japanese Language Lessons |
 The Japan Society will be offering free Japanese language lessons at the 2008 New York Anime Festival.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| First 4 Figures: Sonic the Hedgehog |
 First 4 Figures is lanching a new collection of Sonic the Hedgehog statues with a 12-inch version of Sonic himself.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Hot Toys Dark Knight, Star Wars ARTFX at Urban-Collector |
 Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Hot Toys Dark Knight figures and replicas, Star Wars ARTFX statues, Gears of War action figures, and more.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Tara McPherson's Coloring Contest |
 Things from Another World is holding a coloring contest based on the art of Tara McPherson.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| The Dark Knight: 1:4 Scale The Joker Bust By Hot Toys |
 DC Direct has announced that they are importing a Hot Toys 1/4 scale bust of the Joker from The Dark Knight movie.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| The Dark Knight: 1:6 Scale The Joker by Hot Toys |
 DC Direct has announced that they are importing a Hot Toys figure of the Joker from The Dark Knight movie.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| The Dark Knight: Batman (Original Suit) Vinyl Statue by Kotobukiya |
 DC Direct has announced that they are importing a Kotobukiya vinyl statue of Batman from The Dark Knight movie.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| The Dark Knight: 1:6 Scale Batman by Hot Toys |
 DC Direct has announced that they are importing a Hot Toys figure of Batman from The Dark Knight movie.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| The Dark Knight: 1:4 Scale Batman Bust By Hot Toys |
 DC Direct has announced that they are importing a Hot Toys 1/4 scale bust of Batman from The Dark Knight movie.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Heroes of the DC Universe: Green Lantern Bust |
 DC Direct is launching a new mini-bust series with the Green Lantern.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| World of Warcraft Series 4 Action Figures |
 DC Direct has announced a fourth series of World of Warcraft action figures, with four regular-size figures and a deluxe collector figure.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Batman Black & White Statue: Special Edition: Batman Gotham Knight 2 Sculpted By Derek Miller |
 DC Direct has announced a new statue in their popular Batman Black & White series.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Ame-Comi: Harley Quinn PVC Figure |
 DC Direct has announced a new PVC figure in their popular series which reimagines the female DC characters in an anime style.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Ame-Comi: Poison Ivy PVC Figure |
 DC Direct has announced a new PVC figure in their popular series which reimagines the female DC characters in an anime style.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Sgt. Rock 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure |
 DC Direct has announced a new character in their 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure series.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Justice League New Frontier Box Set |
 DC Direct has announced a new box set of action figures packed with a 48-page comic book. The figures included are Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman (with a new head sculpt), and Green Lantern.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Justice Society Of America Series 1 Action Figures |
 DC Direct has announced a new series of action figures based on the art of Alex Ross. This first batch includes Starman, Sandman, a Golden Age Flash, and a Golden Age Green Lantern.
[Updated 8/18/2008]
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| Todd McFarlane Update: Aug 18 |
The August 18, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.
[Updated 8/19/2008]
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| DC Direct Arrivals Update |
An update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.
[Updated 8/19/2008]
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| Living Dead Dolls 10th Anniversary Exclusive Eggzorcist |
 Mezco Toyz has announced a special Living Dead Doll to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the product line.
[Updated 8/19/2008]
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