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June 12, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TransFans - Big Bad Toy Store will be attending Botcon later this month in San Diego, so be sure to stop by and say Hello!

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TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-13 SOUNDWAVE WITH LASERBEAK REISSUE, IN STOCK
In addition to our current stock of MP-13 Soundwave with Laserbeak, we now know that a new run will be coming later this year. We have them listed for pre-order at $159.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11718&mode=re...

10" ROBOCOP ED-209 FIGURE W/ SOUND

Monogram International's 2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Number Three

June 2013 - Monogram International proudly presents a six figure set of DC Miniature PVC Figurines. Heroes and villains include: Batman, Flash, the Joker, Wonder Woman, The Green Lantern and an Exclusive Gold Superman!

- Durable unbreakable material.
- Colorful characters on a base.
- Convenient 2.75" size.
- Exclusive Gold Superman Figure.
- Item #45250
- 100 Piece Limited Edition
- $15.00 Retail Price
- Booth 3744

WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS LAUNCHES OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD LICENSING PROGRAM FOR MAN OF STEEL™

The Highly Anticipated Film from Zack Snyder Hits Theaters June 14

BURBANK, Calif., June 11, 2013 -- As the legendary DC Comics Super Hero comes to the big screen, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has teamed up with an impressive slate of global licensees for a broad, multi-category licensing program to support the highly anticipated action-adventure film Man of Steel™, a production of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. Directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder, Man of Steel soars into theaters on June 14, 2013.

Sanrio and Uglydoll® Partner to Create a Limited-Edition Hello Kitty® Collection

June 10, 2013 -- Green Brook, NJ -- Sanrio, Inc. the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon, Hello Kitty, has announced a partnership with Pretty Ugly, LLC, owner of Uglydoll, to create global, co-branded collaboration with Hello Kitty and Uglydoll characters. Uglydoll's unique aesthetic, famous for defining 'ugly' as distinctive and unique, will be combined with the iconic style of Hello Kitty to create a selection of limited-edition collectibles.

The Walking Dead Minimates Series 3 is Breaking Out in New Photos!

June 2013 - This week sees the release of The Walking Dead Series 3 Minimates at comic shops and specialty stores, and they're all from the famous prison story arc of the hit comic book by Robert Kirkman!

Rick, Hershel and Dexter face off against a trio of zombies in three different two-packs, and be on the lookout for a short-packed Battle-Damaged Tyreese! Hershel and Tyreese (both with Farmer Zombie) are exclusively at comic shops and specialty stores, while Rick and Dexter (with Guard and Dreadlock Zombies) are shared with Toys "R" Us stores. Two additional sets, Glenn and Carol (with Vest and Pole Zombies), are exclusively at Toys "R" Us.

Check out some new pictures of the Minimates in action below, and reserve a set at your local comic shop! Find your nearest retailer at ComicShopLocator.com!

DARK HORSE LAUNCHES ALL-NEW NEWSFEED WITH DAILY REVEALS OF 2013 COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVES!

JUNE 10, 2013, MILWAUKIE, OR - As anticipation for this year's pop culture main event grows, Dark Horse makes the first of many announcements regarding exclusive products for this year's Comic-Con International!

Every day this week, Dark Horse will reveal one item to be sold at this year's convention, exclusively on Dark Horse's all-new NewsFeed!

Up first is what will surely be one of this year's most sought-after items! Continuing in Dark Horse's incredibly successful line of collectibles based on HBO's Game of Thrones comes this limited-edition sculptural replica of the Stark shield!

This seven-inch replica comes with a hook for wall mounting and retails for $30, with a limit of two per person. Produced in an incredibly limited run of only 1,200 pieces, these are sure to go fast!

Mezco Unveils Batman Classic TV Series Mez-Itz and Batmobile with Toy Giveaway

New York, NY - June 10, 2013 - Mezco Toys is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, to produce toys and vehicles based on the beloved DC Comics 1960's Batman Classic TV Series.

The Mez-Itz line will feature the likeness of the actors from the series such as Adam West and Burt Ward, famed for their iconic portrayals as the dynamic duo, Batman and Robin. Mezco's Mez-Itz line will also debut the Batman Classic TV Series toys, including the Batmobile.

Mezco will be revealing these new products to the general public for the first time on Tuesday June 25, from 11am-1pm at the famous Ripley's Believe It Or Not Odditorium on 42nd Street in New York City (http://www.ripleysnewyork.com/).

June 10, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update on more new preorders just listed at www.bigbadtoystore.com

MP-13 Masterpiece Soundwave with Laserbeak 2nd Production Run - $159.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11718&mode=re...

2013 SDCC Diamond Select Products
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=2013%20diamond%20sdcc

TG25 Orion Pax Vs. Megatron Two Pack
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11719&mode=re...

Takara MP-19 Smokescreen - First Images
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11669&mode=re...

10" Robocop ED-209 Figure With Sound
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12213&mode=re...

Japanese Transformers Beast Hunters - EG09 to EG12
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3150&category=9217&page=1

June 2013 - DC Collectibles - AME-COMI: HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY HOLIDAY 2-PACK PVC FIGURES

DESIGNED BY JIM FLETCHER & UDON STUDIOS
SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

Celebrate the holidays with an action figure gift set featuring two of Arkham Asylum most infamous inmates, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. These gorgeous but deadly villains will stop at nothing to get what they want and no one will get in their way, including The Dark Knight.

Measures Approximately 9.5" Tall
$99.95 US
On Sale December 2013
Allocations May Occur

June 2013 - DC Collectibles - INFINITE CRISIS: ARCANE GREEN LANTERN STATUE

SCULPTED BY MAT BROUILLARD

A sudden assault threatens the DC Multiverse. All realities stand on the brink of annihilation. Now, the last hope for Earth lies in the powers of the DC legends.

Measures Approximately 11" Tall
$124.95 US
On Sale December 2013
Allocations May Occur