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TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED ENTERTAINMENT PACK - JETFIRE & JETSTORM This box set includes new jet brothers Jetfire and Jetstorm, who each transform into fighter jets, and can combine in both jet and robot modes into a super-bot called Safeguard. This set comes with and exclusive comic about them, and is priced at $24.99 - take a look at these new bots here

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 6 The first 3 of Mattel's DC Universe Classics Wave 6 has arrived. Hawkman, Mr. Miracle, and Dr. Impossible are in stock now at $13.99. The remaining 3 figures should be arriving in 1 - 2 weeks and we'll fill all set preorders then.

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED VOYAGER WAVE 6 The newest assortment of TF Animated Voyager figures includes new figure Wreck-gar, who transforms into a garbage truck, and Atomic Lugnut, a redeco of the original Lugnut done in blue-gray, black and yellow colors. We've got the pair priced at $49.99, the case of four (two of each bot) priced at $94.99, and singles too - Wreck-gar at $32.99 and Atomic Lugnut at $23.99 - check them out here

HOT TOYS LOST PREDATOR POSEABLE MODEL KIT This 14" tall Movie Masterpiece figure comes from "Predator 2" comes in a new set of armor and includes detailed weapons and trophies, and comes with interchangeable hands as well as open and closed mandibles. He's priced at $154.99, and ready for battle - take a peek

HOT TOYS MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE BATMAN - DARK KNIGHT SUIT The first in a number of excellent new figures from Hot Toys, this Batman is dressed in the new Dark Knight version of the costume. He's got over 32 points of articulation with an alternate Christian Bale head and multiple alternate hands, including a set for riding the 1/6 Scale Batpod (sold separately). He also comes with a Utility Belt with cellphone, a grapnel gun, two small batarangs and more; the whole package is priced at $174.99, and you can check out the details here

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-31V This new Classic Godaikin version of Voltes V is a really impressive and
hefty piece. Each component is brightly colored and labeled for english/american readers, and he includes a weapons rack full of various implements. Voltes V is priced at $179.99 for the set - check out the new in-box pictures here

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED ROADBUSTER ULTRA MAGNUS This redeco of Leader Class Ultra Magnus is derived from the G1 autobot of the same name, a military jeep with some heavy armament. Now, his orange and green namesake has even bigger guns and is ready to go the distance. Roadbuster Ultra Magnus is priced at $47.99, and you can pick one up here

TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE VOYAGER WAVE 5 SINGLES We've got some leftover singles from TF Universe wave 5. Inferno, with his upgrade to Voyager-size, and Overload, a dark green redeco of Cybertron's Cybertron Defense Scattorshot, are in stock and priced at $26.99 each. You can take a look at these two here

JLA SERIES 3 The newest assortment of Justice League of America figures includes new figures for Green Lantern Hal Jordan, the Flash, Wonder Woman and former Outsider Geo-Force, a new member from Brad Meltzer's run on the comic. We've got the set of four priced at $49.99, $10 off the MSRP. Take a look at these new figures here

HOT TOYS MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE JOKER - BANK ROBBER VERSION This version of the Joker is all dressed up for an outing of terror. He comes with a suit jacket and duffel bag full of good things, like a robbery clown mask, an alternate head sculpt, alternate hands and more. Like his heroic counterpart, he's got over 32 points of articulation, but this one is priced at $149.99, $25 below MSRP - check him out here

HOT TOYS SHE-PREDATOR MACHIKO We've restocked our supply of She-Predator Machiko figures. THis lovely lady is also a lethal hunter who has earned the respect of the Predators and is allowed to join their hunt. She's dressed in armor and includes multiple weapons and an Alien skull shield, and has 20 points of articulation. Machiko is priced at $159.99, and you can take a look at her here

HELLBOY 1/4 SCALE SAMARITAN REPLICA Hellboy's trusty sidearm Samaritan is replicated here for your collection. This heavy piece is crafted of metal, with a BPRD logo display base that can be used on a horizontal surface or magnetically on a metal vertical surface, and includes four bullets that can be put into the gun, or stored in their own places on the base. Samaritan is priced at $42.99, and you can check out the pics here

DAY OF THE DEAD BUB FIGURE The first "Day of the Dead" figure from Executive Replicas measures 7.5"
tall, and includes the zombie figure, dressed in a faded denim jacket and black jeans, along with accessories like a lab diorama environment, headphones, a razor, a gun and more. Bub is priced at $16.99 - take a look at this new figure here

1/6 SCALE DR. MANHATTAN FIGURE The first figure to arrive from the upcoming and back-on-track "Watchmen" is this 1/6 scale Dr. Manhattan figure. He comes dressed in a removable suit and tie, and includes a display base. He's priced at $84.99, $15 off MSRP, and you can get more information on him here

JOKER POKER SET This full-size poker set is inspired by and taken from "Batman: The Dark Knight." Housed in a black aluminum case, this set includes two decks of cards - one of prop replica Joekr cards, and the other a standard 54-card playable deck, defaced by the Joker. Also included ar five dice and 100 poker chips in Joker colors of red, purple, black and green. This set will be a great conversation piece or game night addition, and is priced at $84.99, $15 below the MSRP. Take a look at it here

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TF CLASSICS MOBILE COMMAND BASE WITH ROLLOUT DRONE This new set by Best Toys is sized to go with any version of Classics Optimus Prime, and a few others, too. The full-size trailer can carry up to two other transformers into battle, and the trailer unfolds and opens into a mobile command base for the troops. It even includes two new weapons for the warriors. This new set is coming in a red and silver version for Optimus, and a black version for Nemesis Prime, or whoever you'd like. We've got each set listed at 59.99, or you can pick up the set of two at $109.99, a savings of $10 off the individual priced. Take a look at these new pieces and their prototype pics here

ENCORE #16 - COMBATICON BOXED SET TakaraTomy's latest Encore announcement brings us our first combiner box set of the line. The Combaticons, consisting of Brawl, Swindle, Blast Off, Vortex, and leader Onslaught, are all in this set, along with accessories to assemble the into the destructive gestalt Bruticus. This set should arrive this June, and is priced at $94.99 - you can get yours
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ENCORE CASSETTE BIG MISSION 2 SET Another Encore cassette set has been announced by Takara. This time, Snapdragon is joined by Steeljaw, Ramhorn and Ratbat, so this set should make many fans happy. These figures will come with gold versions of their weapons. This box set is listed at $47.99, and you can check it out here

UFC DELUXE FIGURES, OCTAGON We've just listed Wave 1 of Jakks' new Ultimate Fighting Championship figures, along with the Deluxe Official Scale Octagon. The figures of wave 1 include Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, Forrest Griffin, Michael Bisping, Evan Tanner (Classic), Yushin Okami (Pride), Cheick Kongo and Thales Leites. We've got the set of eight figures priced at $89.99, the case of 12 figures at $99.99, and singles of Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva and Forrest Griffin listed at $9.99 each. The huge Official Scale Octagon is also available, priced at $99.99 - the pic of this one has to be seen to be believed. Take a look at it and the rest of the line, here

CHRONO LABEL TRANSFORMING WATCHES TakaraTomy has also announced two figures from their new Chrono Label line. These figures appear to be transforming wristwatches, with multiple points of articulation in robot mode and a good-sized screen taking up the better part of their torsos. Auto Ceptor and Time Limit are each listed at $279.99, and you can check out the preliminary pic here

TMNT 25TH ANNIVERSARY CARTOON SET OF 8, PARTY VAN Playmates has announced new 25th Anniversary re-releases of some of the original TMNT items. The first wave of 25th Anniversary figures includes the original cartoon versions of Leo, Don, Raph, Mike, Splinter, April, Bebop and Rocksteady. This set of eight is priced at $79.99. We've also listed the TMNT Original Party Van - this vehicle is a great display piece or ride for your 25th Anniversary figures, and is priced at $32.99 - check out these new items here

MARVEL BISHOJO BLACK WIDOW The second in the Marvel Bishojo line, this 1/8 scale Black Widow figure portrays her in her classic shiny black bodysuit, with her red hair flowing in the breeze. This one is priced at $54.99, and is sure to be a popular item - take a look at her here

SAMURAI SENTAI SHINKENGER We've listed a large quantity of items from the new Power Rangers series "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger." This new show features Samurai Rangers wielding katanas along with individual backup weapons, and their Ori Gami zords, which transform from Kanji symbol badges into animals, and then join to form the Samurai Gattai Shinken-Oh mecha. We've listed a DX set of the giant mech at $94.99, three add-on Ori Gami zords at $32.99 - $44.99 each, vinyl figures of the five rangers at $12.99 each, an R/C version of the red ranger's Lion Ori Gami at $44.99, role play weapons and more -- check all the new stuff out here

NYARLATHOTEP STATUE - REGULAR, PUTRID, BLACK Thanks to Sota Toys' "Nightmares of H.P. Lovecraft" line, now Cthulhu will be joined by his fellow elder god Nyarlathotep. The Crawling Chaos appears here as a mass of pale tentacles of various sizes, blood-spattered and writhing outward from a central torso, complete with gaping maw. The other 'limbs' may be the most disturbing part of the entire piece. We've got a pic up of the original version, but Sota also promises 'Black' and 'Putrid' versions to come; each is up for pre-order and priced at $219.99, $30 below MSRP. Take a look at them here

HULKBUSTER IRON MAN STATUE Bowen Designs has announced a new Iron Man Statue in his Hulkbuster armor. Standing 14.5" tall, it even has an opening 'cockpit', revealing a regular Iron Man Armor ed head underneath. We've got it priced at $209.99 ($15 below MSRP) - check it out

CLONE WARS COUNT DOOKU MAQUETTE Darth Sidious' servant is getting his own maquette, based on his look in the current Clone Wars animated series. He stands 10.5" tall, and wields his light saber with a look of disdain on his face. He's priced at $79.99, a savings of $15 off the MSRP - take a look

MOVIE MASTERPIECE DON VITO CORLEONE The star of the Godfather series is getting a fantastic new figure, courtesy of Hot Toys. This 1/6 scale Movie Masterpiece figure is dressed to kill and comes with many accessories, including his chair so you can remake classic scenes from the movies. He's priced at $169.99, and you can take a look at it here

BLANK WHITE MIGHTY MUGG Hasbro's Blank Mighty Mugg is a perfect piece for customizers. This completely-white Mighty Mugg is all ready to be your canvas, whether to recreate a favorite character, or just to go crazy and make an abstract work of art. He's good with whatever you decide - he's just great that way! We've got him priced at $11.99 - check him out here

CINEMA OF FEAR SERIES 4, PX JASON Mezco's latest wave Cinema of Fear includes new versions of Freddy and Jason, along with one of Freddy's victims. This Freddy is dressed in a surgeon outfit from his fourth movie; Jason is from his third movie and includes additional body parts; Debbie is a victim of Freddy's and is caught in mid-transformation, becoming a cockroach - her greatest fear. We've got all three figures listed individually at $16.99 each, or you can pick up the set of three for $43.99 - check out these new figures here, including the new Previews exclusive version of Jason with alternate weapons and more, for $17.99

GORMITI This new card and minifigure collectible game from Italy has swept through Europe and finally landed on American shores. The Island of Gorm is set upon by the armies of Fire, who want to destroy everyone else and rule all. They are opposed by the forces of Forest, Earth, Sea and Air, and each army has many individual figures, each with their own special abilities. We've listed a number of items from this new game - a starter pack (including 5 figures with cards, a map, a comic book, and a DVD of the first episode of the tv show), two- and four-packs of warriors from each army, sets of two- or four-packs, and even a playset with moving parts that increases playability and fun. Check out this fantastic new line here

DIAMOND ST:TOS KIRK FIGURE Diamond has branched out with its Star trek figure line, entering Original Series territory with not one, but two new figures. Captain James T. Kirk is the first crew member up, and this 7" Kirk comes with a phaser and a communicator. He's priced at $12.99 - take a look at this new figure here

DIAMOND ST:TOS SPOCK FIGURE Commander Spock is the other new Original Series figure to be listed. The Science Officer of the Enterprise comes with a phaser, a communicator and a tricorder, and his left hand is giving the "live long and prosper" sign. Like Kirk, Spock is priced at $12.99 - check him out here

SIDESHOW 12" ADMIRAL PIETT Firmus Piett had a long and interesting life, rising in his career from Captain, to Captain of the Executor at after Yavin IV, to becoming Admiral during the Battle of Hoth, to commanding the Imperial Fleet at the Battle of Endor. His new 12" action figure from Sideshow is in his Admiral days, with interchangeable caps, a blaster and a blaster pistol, a display base, more than 30 points of articulation, and much more. Admiral Piett is priced at $67.99, and you can get yours here

SIDESHOW 12" SANDTROOPER Sideshow has also announced their new 12" Sandtrooper figure. This set includes a fully detailed Sandtrooper armor set, including new helmet and armor pieces, an MG-15 rifle, backpack and pouches, a body with over 30 points of articulation, and more. This new figure is priced at $104.99 - check out his equipment and pics here

SIDESHOW PUNISHER VS DAREDEVIL DIORAMA Sideshow's newest Marvel Diorama shows that sometimes heroes don't always mix. Daredevil's lawful nature and respect for justice and the court system has often placed him at cross purposes with the Punisher, who holds no repsect for the courts or law, and knows that he alone is reponsible for being judge, jury and executioner in a world gone wrong. This 18.5" tall piece shows the two heroes in battle on a crumbling rooftop over New York City, and is priced at $234.99 ($15 off MSRP). Take a look at the pics for this great new piece here

ALIEN 3 LIFE SIZE QUEEN FACEHUGGER MAQUETTE This creepy life-sized maquette of a Queen Facehugger measures 26" high by 20" wide by 22" long, and brings to life the monster that impregnated Ripley with the Queen Alien fetus in the restored scenes on the DVD of "Alien 3." This nasty spider-scorpion cross is cast in polystone and fiberglass, hand-painted and hand-numbered, and is listed at $559.99, a savings of $40 off the MSRP. Check out this fantastic new sci-fi maquette here

STAR WARS LEGACY BUILD-A-DROID WAVE 6 This newest wave of Legacy figures takes its cues from "The Empire Strikes Back" and includes Luke with new prosthetic hand, Princess Leia as she appeared on the medical frigate, the Emperor, Captain Needa, a Hoth Rebel Trooper and an Ugnaught. We're not sure if this new wave will contain one or two Build-a-Droids, but we do know that U-3P0 will be among them. We've got this wave listed as a set of six for $52.99, a case of 12 (two of each figure) for $99.99, or as single figures, priced at $9.99 - $13.99 each. Take a look at the assortment here

FALLOUT BOY 12" TALKING PLUSH We've listed Sota Toys' new line of 12" talking plushes based on the band Fallout Boy. When you press their bellies, each Fallout Boy plush cycles through 4 character specific one-liners recorded specifically for these plush dolls, and they're listed at $84.99 for the set of four, or $21.99 each for singles of Patrick and Peter. Take a look at these new figures
here

KINGDOM HEARTS MOBILE SORA AVATAR VINYL FIGURE This cute new version of the hero of Kingdom Hearts comes from a new Kingdom Hearts mobile service in Japan. He's done in a cartooney super-deformed style, with huge blue circles for eyes on his large head. He comes with his Keyblade, and he's priced at $124.99 - take a peek at this cute new vinyl figure here

DRAGON MODEL KITS We've just started listing Dragon model kits and figures, and we've started with their two newest sets. The first kit is a 1/35 scale four-figure set of U.S. Marines at Guadalcanal (1942). Their weapons can be changed for uses in other scenes, and they are sculpted in specific garb correct to the time. The other new model kit is a 1/35 M4 Sherman Tank at Normandy, with many newly-designed parts and optional pieces. The set of men is priced at $11.49, and the Tank kit is at $51.99 -- take a look at the extensive detail and information on both sets here

DRAGON MILITARY FIGURES We've also started listing Dragon's 1/6 scale military figures. Our first two listings are Italian Private Satoni Andrea and German Tank Commander Stefans Nasse. Each figure comes with ultra-realistic accessories and clothing articles, and we've got Satoni priced at $51.99, while Stefans is at $62.99. Take a look at these new figures here