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RSIN x outsmART originals: THE CROWN T-shirt & Beanie

January 2013 - RSIN x outsmART originals present – THE CROWN (limited edition t-shirt and beanie)

outsmART originals proudly announces the next incredibly designed t-shirt in our 2013 lineup: THE CROWN by RSIN! We are also introducing a brand new item to our collection, an 8" knit beanie featuring an embroidered RSIN crown crest!

As an additional super bonus, RSIN has agreed to create an original custom 4" Dunny that will be given to one lucky customer! All you have to do is purchase one of these new items and you will be automatically entered into the drawing for the custom. It's good to be king!

January 15, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - lots of new items to mention today:

APS-02 Asia Premium Series Leader Class Brawl
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11648&mode=re...

Man of Steel: Superman 1/6 Scale Iconic Statue
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11580&mode=re...

TMNT Retro Wave 02 - & More New Playmates TMNT
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=playmates%20tmnt

Toyworld - TW-H01 Hardbone - new lower price of $99.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOW10002&mode=re...

Toyworld - TW-T02 Aurora - Gestalt Part 2 - new lower price of $64.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOW10001&mode=re...

Iron Man Mark VII 1/6 Scale ArtFX Statue(New Package)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT11042&mode=re...

January 2013 - Funko has announced a new Wacky Wobblers bobblehead figure, based on Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother.

The Barney Wacky Wobbler says several phrases, including:

• "I accept your challenge"
• "In my body... Where the Shame Gland should be... There's a second, awesome gland... True story"
• "This is TOTALLY going in my blog!"
• "When I get sad... I stop being sad and be awesome instead.... True story"
• "It's going to be legend... Wait for it... and I hope you are not lactose intolerant... for the second half of that word is... DAIRY!"

Expect to see Barney in stores near the end of January.

January 2013 - Funko has announced two new Wacky Wobblers bobblehead figures, both based on John Wayne.

Expect to see these in stores near the end of April.

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - AARDMAN BATMAN AND ROBIN (CLASSIC) ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK

From Aardman, the British brains behind Wallace and Gromit, comes their own unique take on the Dynamic Duo. Though one does rarely see bats and robins together, Batman and the Boy Wonder, Robin, are inseparable. Just don't expect Robin to answer the phone.

Action Figure
$39.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - MAN OF STEEL: SUPERMAN 1:6 SCALE ICONIC STATUE

Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios, Statue measures 13.25" high x 8.5" wide x 5.75" deep.
$129.95 US
On Sale May 2013
*Allocations May Occur

Before the highly anticipated summer movie, Man of Steel, hits theaters, be sure to pick up these new definitive 1:6 scale statues from DC Collectibles.

ALSO AVAILABLE!
Man of Steel: Jor-El 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue
Man of Steel: Zod 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue
Man of Steel: Faora 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN STATUE BY MICHAEL ALLRED

DESIGNED BY MICHAEL ALLRED
SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS

Celebrated artist Mike Allred brings his distinctive style to the caped crusader with this latest statue in the Batman Black & White line! His batarang at the ready, Batman is rendered in monochromatic tones complemented by Allred's retro design. Making this statue an exciting addition to any bookshelf.

Statue measures 7" high x 6" wide x 4.25" deep.
$79.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - 1:1 SCALE GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY AND RING PROP REPLICA

The Oath of the Green Lanterns!

IN BRIGHTEST DAY, IN BLACKEST NIGHT, NO EVIL SHALL ESCAPE MY SIGHT.
LET THOSE WHO WORSHIP EVIL'S MIGHT BEWARE MY POWER, GREEN LANTERN'S LIGHT!

Now you can join the fight to protect sector 2814 with your very own Green Lantern power battery and ring! The first in an all-new line of power batteries, featuring a brand new finish, this Green Lantern power battery and ring will make a stunning addition to any desk, so recite the oath and order now!

Measuring approximately 11.5" high.
$199.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur

GameStop Announces Exclusive Skylanders Giants™ Offers

January 2013 - GameStop, the world's largest multichannel retailer of video games, has exclusive offers to further enhance your Skylanders Giants™ experience. The Scorpion Striker Battle Pack is available now for purchase at GameStop a full month before it's available at other retailers.

This new battle pack retails for $24.99 and features:

• Series 2 Zap character
• Hot Dog character
• In-game Catapult item
• Three trading cards
• Three sticker sheets with secret codes

Customers can also get one of four free Skylanders Giants Sidekick characters when they purchase $29.99 or more of Skylanders Giants characters or packs from GameStop from Jan. 16 through Jan. 31. This offer is only available at GameStop while supplies last.

With Skylanders Giants, players can take their favorite characters to new heights as ancient giants join the Skylanders in battling against a dark new threat. Customers can purchase the Scorpion Striker Battle Pack while supplies last at GameStop stores nationwide or online at http://www.GameStop.com.

January 11, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - we've just listed over 30 new preorders for cases, sets and singles of a wide variety of new Hasbro Iron Man 3 movie product. No images yet, but we expect to receive them on 1/23. There are many types of items including Marvel Legends, 3.75" figures & More

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3148&page=1

A few more cool new items just listed!

ToyWorld - TF-H01 - Hardbone transforming figure
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOW10002&mode=re...

Takara Fall of Cybertron - TG-19 Grimlock
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11646&mode=re...

Takara TG20 - Ratbat - Fall of Cybertron
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11647&mode=re...

ToyWorld TW-T02 Aurora - Gestalt Part 2