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Archive: August 26, 2006 to September 3, 2006

CustomCon 15 Entry Deadline: September 3, 2006

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0706_cc15_icon.jpgA reminder that CustomCon 15 has been announced for October 2006.


[Updated 8/26/2006]

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Age of Apocalypse: Weapon X Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_dstaoax_icon.jpgDiamond Select has announced Weapon X, a new addition to their Marvel Universe Age of Apocalypse mini-bust series.


[Updated 8/27/2006]

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Free Shipping on Gentle Giant Pre-Orders at littleplasticmen.com

http://www.toymania.com/logos/lpm_logo.jpgOnline retailer littleplasticmen.com has many new action figures in stock or available for pre-ordering, including the Epic Scale Balrog figure, DC Direct Elseworlds action figures, and the FANtastic Exclusive Xetheus figure. They are also offering free shipping on Gentle Giant pre-orders through the end of August.


[Updated 8/27/2006]

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Sept 19: Bratz Forever Diamondz CD

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_bratzcd_icon.jpgIn September 2006, MGA Entertainment and Universal Music Enterprises are launching a third music CD based on the Bratz fashion dolls.


[Updated 8/28/2006]

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Ghost Rider: The Movie Preview Edition Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_dstghost_icon.jpgDiamond Select has announced the first of their Ghost Rider movie products, a mini-bust of Ghost Rider and his motorcycle.


[Updated 8/28/2006]

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Sept 1: FANtastic Exclusive 2007

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_fe2007_icon.jpgThe first round of voting in the Four Horsemen's FANtastic Exclusive 2007 will begin on September 1, 2006. The Four Horsemen are also hinting at another announcement involving the FANtastic Exclusive 2006 project.


[Updated 8/28/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: August 28

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe August 28, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 8/28/2006]

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Power Rangers Eight City Tour

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gif The Mystic Force Power Rangers will be touring eight US cities in September, October, and November 2006 on their "Get Powerized" tour.


[Updated 8/29/2006]

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MGA Launches MIUCHIZ Handheld Games

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_miu1_icon.jpgMGA Entertainment is launching MIUCHIZ handheld games, which include online game play.


[Updated 8/29/2006]

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DC Direct, Harry Potter 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 Gentle Giant, new action figures from DC Direct, and new Marvel items from Diamond Select Toys.


[Updated 8/29/2006]

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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 8/29/2006]

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WizKids Launches HorrorClix

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has launched a new collectible miniatures game, this one based on classic horror characters and monsters.


[Updated 8/31/2006]

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Wild Planet Recalls Pool Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_recallpool_icon.jpgWild Planet Toys has recalled their Jet Streamers Water Blasters Pool Toys due to an impalement hazard.


[Updated 8/31/2006]

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LOST: Revelations Trading Cards

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_inklost1_icon.jpgInkworks has released a new set of trading cards based on the LOST television series. (There are 8 images on this page.)


[Updated 8/31/2006]

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McDonald's: Take the Mario Challenge

http://www.toymania.com/logos/happymeal_logo.jpgMcDonald's Restaurants will be featuring six different Mario-themed outdoor toys in their Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals from September 1 to September 21, 2006.


[Updated 8/31/2006]

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Contest Reminders: MLB SportsPicks 3-Packs

http://www.toymania.com/contest/images/0806_yankees_icon.jpgRTM is hosting a pair of contests for MLB SportsPicks 3-packs - enter by September 1st.


[Updated 8/31/2006]

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Macross, Marvel, NBX, Miami Vice 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 a new Kurt Cobain action figure, series 5 Nightmare Before Christmas action figures, a Shaun of the Dead two-pack, Miami Vice figures from Mezco, and more.


[Updated 8/31/2006]

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K'NEX: the 2007 K'NEXpert Search

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/knexlogo.gifThe 2007 K'NEXpert Search is open from September 1 to December 31, 2006. The grand prize for the 2007 search will be the largest award to date, a $15,000 savings bond.


[Updated 8/31/2006]

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Sept 4: Master Replicas on HSN

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifTwo times on September 4th, Master Replicas will be appearing on HSN with with their Star Wars collectibles.


[Updated 9/03/2006]

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