November 13, 2008 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new preorders, more new arrivals, and an update to our sale menu.

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3000 ITEMS ON SALE:
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We've just cut prices on over 1000 items and added hundreds more to our sale menu. There are over 3100 total items selling between 20% - 60% off MSRP or our List Price. This is a great time to pick up some deals on a huge variety of older and overstocked product. See the link below for the complete list of sale items:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/content.aspx?content=18

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NEW PREORDERS:
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ULTIMATE QUARTER SCALE MACE WINDU The newest in Diamond Select Toys' Ultimate Quarter Scale line will be Jedi Master Mace Windu. Made famous by Samuel L. Jackson, Mace Windu will be loaded with articulation, include his purple lightsaber, and say phrases from the films. Check him out - we've got him listed at $64.99, a savings of $15 off MSRP.

TRANSFORMERS EXCLUSIVE TWO-PACKS, LEGENDS PACKS We've just listed pre-orders for some of the season's newest and hottest new Transformer exclusives. The Autobot Ambush two-packs include Dirge with Roadbuster and Springer with Ratbat, redecos of previous Voyager & Deluxe size transformers along with a special comic for each pack, priced at $49.99 for each two-pack. We've also listed two Legends Class five-packs, with G1-style redecos. Aerial Rivals includes Legends characters Thrust, Ramjet, Autobot Blades, Skydive and Air Raid, while the Special Team Leaders five-pack includes Silverbolt, Hun-Grrrr, Razorclaw, Scattorshot and Autobot Hot Zone (formerly Hotspot). These Legends five-packs are listed at $28.99 each. Take a look at all these new exclusives here

REVOLTECH SFO KEN The seventh Revoltech figure from 'Street Fighter Online," Ken masters finally makes his appearance in this new line. Ryu's rival (and one-time palette swap) will be releasing with all kinds of articulation and accessories like alternate hands and a Dragon Punch energy charge to attach to his fist. Ken is listed at $22.99 - take a look

12" HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE ENVIRONMENT Sideshow's new Han Solo in Carbonite figure environment is a great addition to the 12" Star Wars line. This piece includes Han frozen in the block of Carbonite, displayed in Jabba's alcove. The Carbonite piece is easily removable from the alcove display, and includes excellent detail work. This great new piece is priced at $189.99 (a savings of $10 off
MSRP) and would be great for any Star Wars fan.

PREDALIEN CONCEPT MAQUETTE This 14.5" statue is an exact reproduction of the original design of the PredAlien creature, taken from the original maquette by ADI. Cast in polystone, hand-painted and hand-finished, This collectible would be great for any Alien Predator or Sci-Fi fan. We've got it listed at $189.99 - check it out here

TRANSFORMERS MUSIC LABEL EXILE CONVOY This new version of Music Label Convoy came out of a collaboration between TakaraTomy and Exile, a J-pop band. The piece celebrates Exile's new album, "Perfect Year" and redecoes Convoy and his trailer in a bright red. This piece is limited to just 1000 pieces worldwide, and we've got it listed at $339.99 - take a peek

SAW - JIGSAW'S GAUNTLET Hollywood Collectibles is releasing a 1:1 scale replica of Jigsaw's spring-loaded blade gauntlet, which he used to escape from Danny Glover's Detective Tapp. This replica is crafted from steel and aluminum, and includes a wall display case. We've got it listed at $159.99, a savings of $40 off the MSRP - take a look at this great new replica here

PRESIDENT OBAMA BOBBLEHEAD Funko is releasing an updated version of the Barack Obama bobblehead to match his new upcoming position. The President Obama bobblehead is up for pre-order at $10.99, and would make a great gift for any political pundit or figure collector, as well as a great set with the original Barack Obama Bobblehead.

HENKEI CLASSICS CYCLONUS Takara has announced the newest Henkei Classic figure to be released - Cyclonus. This version should differ from the Hasbro release with chroming and paint application differences, but otherwise will be the same mold and accessories, like his Targetmaster partner. He's priced at $24.99 - take a peek

KOTOBUKIYA STORM & KITTY PRYDE BUSTS Kotobukiya is continuing their Marvel Collection X-Men busts with their two newest announcements. Coming early next year are Storm and Kitty Pryde, each with a signature costume and stand. Check out the pictures of these new busts here, only $66.99 each (a savings of $13 off the MSRP)

KOTOBUKIYA NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA STATUE Last month Kotobukiya announced their Winter Soldier statue, showing Bucky Barnes on a pedestal base surrounded by Hydra soldiers. The new piece is very similar, only this time Bucky is in his outfit as the new Captain America. Not only does this statue look great, but it appears to combine with the Winter Soldier Statue for a diorama-type display. Take a peek at the pic for the new piece, priced at $149.99, with a savings of $25 off
the MSRP.

GI JOE 12" WAVE 5 Hasbro has announced the next wave of GI Joe 12" figures. This new assortment includes returning favorites Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow and Dusty, and new figures Snow Job, Cobra Eel and Grunt. Pick up a case of six for $89.99, or mix and match your favorite singles from $14.99 -
$24.99 each.

LPS COLLECTIBLE PETS - A2R1, B2, B2R1 Three more assortments of Littlest Pet Shop Collectible Pets have been listed. Wave A2 Revision 1, Wave B2 and Wave B2 Revision 1 are each listed at $31.99 for the case of 6 figures, and include animals like a Meerkat with Tree Trunk, Angel Fish, Lovebugs and more. Check out these assortments and more, here

LPS PLAYPACKS WAVE 1.5 Each of these sets includes a trio of animals, along with a number of accessories for them to play with. This wave includes Garden Party, Birthday Party, Petting Zoo and Beach Theme, and we've got each playpack listed at $12.99 each, with the case of 4 going for $46.99.

SUPERHERO SQUAD SERIES 12 The newest wave of Superhero Squad includes new sets like Spider-Armor Spider-Man & Rhino, Spider-Man & Tombstone, Captain America & Black Widow and Beast & Avalanche. We've got the set of 4 two-packs listed at $39.99, with the case of 12 two-packs at $79.99, and singles listed of three of the two-packs, at $7.99 - $8.99 per pack. Check them out!

MARVEL CROSSOVER TRANSFORMERS WAVE 3 Hasbro has also announced a new assortment of the Marvel Crossovers Transformers. This new wave includes a War Machine version of Iron Man, along with Carnage, Captain America and Thor. Check out the set of 4, listed at $79.99; we've also got the War Machine figure listed singly, for $19.99.

STAR WARS BUILD-A-DROID WAVE 5 We've got new listings for Wave 5 of the Legacy Collection Build-A-Figure series. This wave is available in either the regular case of 12 or an Internet-exclusive case of 12, each at $99.99, or you can mix and match your favorite single figures, $9.99 - $11.99 each. Take a look at the new wave's contents here

CLONE WARS ANIMATED WAVE 5 We've also listed Wave 5 of the Clone Wars Animated figures. The set of seven is comprised of White Battle Outfit Padme, Space Clone Trooper, Magna Guard Droid, Jar Jar in Jedi Robe, Jet Pack Battle Droid, Green Clone Trooper and Kit Fisto, for $79.99, or you can pick up the Wave 5 case and add in five more figures like Asajj Ventress and a Destroyer Droid for just $99.99.

STAR WARS TRANSFORMERS WAVE 6 Another new listing from Hasbro is the Star Wars transformers Wave 6. This wave is scheduled to appear in March and includes new transformers like Darth Vader/TIE Fighter, Clone Pilot/V-19 and Plo Koon/Jedi Starfighter. You can pre-order a case of six for $99.99.

LPS GET THE PETS WAVE 1 This new assortment of pets includes figures like a Pug, a Polar Bear, a Bunny and more. Each figure comes with an accessory and is priced at $4.99, or you can get the set of six for $19.99, or a case of 12 (two each) for only $36.99.

CLONE WARS TITANIUM 2009 WAVE 1, 1R1 We have listed the first waves of the Clone Wars Titanium vehicles for 2009. Up for pre-order now are the Wave 1 case, as well as the Wave 1 Revision 1 case of 12 and set of 11. New vehicles in this wave would include Prince Xizor's Virago, the Dagger Squadron B-Wing, the Gold Squadron Gold 1 Y-Wing and more - check out the new assortments here

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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GOD OF WAR 2 MAGIC OF THE GODS KRATOS SET The "Magic of the Gods" Kratos set is in stock now. This set includes Poseidon's Rage Kratos, in translucent blue with a lightning motif, and Dark Odyssey Kratos, with black skin and gold markings. We've got the pair priced at $28.99; check them out here

BBTS VINTAGE DEPARTMENT: TRANSFORMERS, MARVEL LEGENDS, GODZILLA The Vintage Department has just listed a wide variety of items from the three popular series mentioned above. Many of these are older examples of the figures that are now fairly hard to find. Take a look at the recent listings here:
Vintage Retail
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STAR WARS PX ECLIPTIC TIE FIGHTER This Previews exclusive version of the classic TIE Fighter is emblazoned with the Rebel Alliance symbol and piloted by rebel pilots during an Imperial infiltration. We've got this ship listed at $52.99, saving you $7 off MSRP - check out the story behind it here

WAVE 1/10 APPLESEED EX MACHINA Wave's new 1/10 scale Appleseed Ex Machina figures have also arrived. Deunan Knute includes an alternate head, and both she and Briareos Hechatonchires include multiple weapons and massive articulation. Check out these new figures here

GI JOE REAL AMERICAN HEROES FIGURES These figures come on the 25th Anniversary cardbacks, and are a great way to add to your armies of Joe and Cobra. Included in this assortment are characters like Tele-Viper, ninjas Slash and Slice, Kamakura, Night Creeper and more. Pick up a set of 12 for $44.99, or a case of 48 at $159.99. Check out the assortment here

MARVEL SELECT IRON MAN This new Marvel Select figure has Iron Man in a fairly modern version of his armor, with a blastoff base similar to the Stealth Armor Iron Man exclusive. This version looks great in its red and gold paint scheme, and it's priced at $17.99 - take a look!

AVENGERS MINIMATES BOX SET Diamond's newest Minimates release has arrived. This box set's lineup is taken from the original Avengers, including Ant-Man, the Wasp, Iron Man and the Hulk, along with a number of accessory pieces to make new looks, like Hank Pym's Giant Man, and civilian faces as well. This set is priced at $14.99 - check out the various pics here

SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 6 This assortment comes from the Superman/Batman comic arc "Enemies Among Us" and includes new versions of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Despero. This set of four is priced at $49.99, a savings of $10 off the MSRP. Take a look at the figures here

DC INFINITE HEROES SINGLES We've got a wide variety of Infinite Heroes single figures and three-packs available. Single figures like the Atom, Shazam and Manhunter are priced from $5.99 - $8.99, while three-packs such as Weather Wizard, Flash and Mirror Master and STarfire, Captain Boomerang and Raven, are priced at $9.00 and up. Check out the items in stock here

TRANSFORMERS BOOKS & TPBS We've just received a shipment of Transformers books and trade paperbacks. Now in stork are titles like Art of IDW in hardcover or softcover, Best of the UK "Dinobots" and "Space Pirates" trades, Devastation, Megatron Origin and more, priced from $16.99 and up. Take a look at the new books here

STAR WARS MIGHTY MUGGS WAVE 7 This assortment of Mighty Muggs includes returning favorites Farth Vader Version 2 and Hoth Han Solo, and adds new figures Darth Maul Version 2 and Darth Revan from Knights of the Old Republic. This set is priced at $44.99, and we've also got singles available of Hoth Han Solo and Darth Vader Version 2, only $12.99 each (listed separately).

STAR WARS TITANIUM SINGLES - Aaylas SF, Dagger Sq B-Wing, Ecliptic TIE We've received a large number of Star Wars Titanium vehicles as well, and we still have stock of some of the ships. In addition to the Wave 6 Set of six priced at $37.99 and the case of 12 at $69.99, check out the available single vehicles, such as the Ecliptic TIE Fighter, the Dagger Squadron B-Wing, Aayla Secura's Starfighter and more.

INDIANA JONES ADVENTURE HEROES - WAVE 2, 4, 5 Hasbro has shipped us waves 4 and 5 of Indiana Jones Adventure Heroes, as well as a number of wave 2 cases as well. Check out the available pieces, including wave 5's set of 3 two-packs at $29.99, or the wave 4 case of 12 two-packs at $74.99, or catch up on waves 2 and 3 if you'd like.

TF ANIMATED DELUXE WAVE 4 RESTOCK We've received a few more sets of the Wave 4 Transformers Animated Deluxes. This set, comprised of Elite Guard Bumblebee, Swoop, Sentinel Prime and Jazz is priced at $46.99 and is a great way to get caught up on some of the more recent releases.