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Archive: August 22, 2006 to August 25, 2006

DC Direct, Help Wanted 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 many items from DC Direct and Gentle Giant. In addition, they are seeking new employees for their Anaheim location.


[Updated 8/22/2006]

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Sigma 6 Central Snake Eyes on a Plane Contest

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe JoeBattlelines.com Sigma 6 Central is holding a "Snakes on a Plane" themed-contest - use a Sigma 6 Snake Eyes action figure to create a parody poster or parody trailer.


[Updated 8/22/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: August 22

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


[Updated 8/22/2006]

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Kotobukiya SW, Transformers 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, Transformers, Microman Superman, and more.


[Updated 8/22/2006]

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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 8/22/2006]

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Marvel HeroClix Supernova: Nov. 15

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has pushed back the release date for their Marvel HeroClix Supernova expansion by three weeks.


[Updated 8/22/2006]

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GI Joe: Cobra Commander Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_dstcc_icon.jpgDiamond Select is kicking off a new series of GI Joe mini-busts with Cobra Commander.


[Updated 8/22/2006]

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27% Off & 27 Item Clearance 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, including the GI Joe Cobra Viper action figure 6-pack, Star Wars Expanded Universe Figures, and more. They are also holding a summer sale through Thursday, August 24th.


[Updated 8/22/2006]

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Spin Master Recalls RC Airplane

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_recallrc_icon.jpgSpin Master has recalled the Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplanes, sold exclusively at Toys'R'Us stores.


[Updated 8/22/2006]

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SOTA Toys Master Gouken Exclusive

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_gvar1_icon.jpgSOTA Toys is offering a new variant of their Master Gouken action figure exclusively in their web store.


[Updated 8/23/2006]

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Marvel Icons: Green Goblin Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_dstgg_icon.jpgDiamond Select has announced the addition of the Green Goblin to their Marvel Icons mini-bust series.


[Updated 8/23/2006]

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Bowen, Gentle Giant 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 several new busts and statues from Bowen Designs and Gentle Giant. They have also added many new items to their clearance section.


[Updated 8/23/2006]

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Science Kits Recalled for Burn Hazard

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_recallkit1_icon.jpgSchool Specialty Publishing is recalling 43,000 science kits due to a thermal burn hazard.


[Updated 8/23/2006]

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Mezco: Notorious B.I.G. Figure

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/mezrdogslogo.gifMezco Toyz has released more details about their upcoming Notorious B.I.G. figures.


[Updated 8/24/2006]

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The Return of Magic Rocks

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifNSI International is relaunching the Magic Rocks activity brand with four undersea themes.


[Updated 8/24/2006]

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Elseworlds, X-Men, Scarface at the Outer Reaches

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/tor_banner_150x75.gifOnline retailer TheOuterReaches.com has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DC Direct's Elseworlds series 2 action figures, X-Men 3 action figures, and a deluxe talking Scarface action figure.


[Updated 8/24/2006]

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NY Comic Con Seeks Programming Ideas

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe 2007 New York Comic Con has twice as much space as 2006 and has sold out of dealer/retailer space. They are currently seeking ideas for more programming (panels, seminars, entertainment, etc).


[Updated 8/25/2006]

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PLAY-DOH's 50th Birthday Sweepstakes

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifFor the 50th birthday of PLAY-DOH, Hasbro is launching a sweepstakes for families to win an island vacation.


[Updated 8/25/2006]

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Balrog, Elseworlds, ML Icons 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 Marvel Legends Icons series 2, the Epic Scale Balrog, DC Direct Elseworlds action figures, and the Batman Through the Ages Box Set.


[Updated 8/25/2006]

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Sin City Nancy Statue AP Edition

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_dfnancy_icon.jpgDynamic Forces is offering collectors a way to get their hands on the sold-out Sin City Nancy statue, by creating an artists proof edition of Nancy.


[Updated 8/25/2006]

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Fan Expo Canada: Exclusive Kirk Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_fankirk_icon.jpgThe Fan Expo Canada 2006 convention is offering attendees an exclusive Captain Kirk action figure.


[Updated 8/25/2006]

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100 Item Clearance 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, including new DC Direct action figures and more anime girls figures. They have also expanded their summer clearance sale.


[Updated 8/25/2006]

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