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Minecraft to join Microsoft

Iconic cross-platform franchise to become part of Microsoft Studios.

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 15, 2014 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Mojang, the celebrated Stockholm-based game developer, and the company's iconic "Minecraft" franchise.

The Mojang team will join Microsoft Studios, which includes the studios behind global blockbuster franchises "Halo," "Forza," "Fable" and more. Microsoft's investments in cloud and mobile technologies will enable "Minecraft" players to benefit from richer and faster worlds, more powerful development tools, and more opportunities to connect across the "Minecraft" community.

Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will acquire Mojang for $2.5 billion. Microsoft expects the acquisition to be break-even in FY15 on a GAAP basis. Subject to customary closing conditions and any regulatory review, the acquisition is expected to close in late 2014.

September 15, 2014 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.

- Benetton Recalls United Colors of Benetton Boys Jackets; Waist Drawstring Poses Entanglement Hazard

- Coleman Recalls Inflatable Rubber River Tubes Due to Skin Irritation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

September 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN BLACK & WHITE BATMAN BY DAVE JOHNSON STATUE

DESIGNED BY DAVE JOHNSON
SCULPTED BY MAT BROUILLARD

Famed cover artist Dave Johnson takes on The Dark Knight with this new statue in the best-selling line that brings his unique artistic style to life in 3D.

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 6.8" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale April 2015
Allocations May Occur

September 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS COVER GIRLS: VIXEN STATUE

DESIGNED BY STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL

You'll want to pounce on this sensational statue of the beautiful member of the Justice League that can take on the powers of the animal kingdom designed by renowned cover artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 9.5" Tall
$99.95 US
On Sale April 2015
Allocations May Occur

September 2014 - DC Collectibles - ARROW AND DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURES

Reenact the action-packed battles between Oliver Queen and Slade Wilson from Season Two with these intricately sculpted, highly poseable action figures.

DEATHSTROKE - 6.75"
ARROW - 6.75"

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

$24.95 US
On Sale April 2015
Allocations May Occur

September 2014 - DC Collectibles - WONDER WOMAN: THE ART OF WAR - WONDER WOMAN BY TONY DANIEL STATUE

Designed BY TONY DANIEL
SCULPTED BY JOESPH MENNA

The Amazon Warrior Wonder Woman bursts out of the pages of the hit SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN comic book series and into your home with this wonderful statue based on the designs of superstar artist Tony S. Daniel!

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 8.5" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale April 2015
Allocations May Occur

September 2014 - DC Collectibles - THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE

Get up to speed on the new hit CW television series with this incredibly detailed action figure of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, in his scarlet uniform.

THE FLASH - 6.75"

$24.95 US
On Sale April 2015
Allocations May Occur

September 2014 - DC Collectibles - ARROW STATUE

SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS

This new version of the sold-out ARROW statue not only features a brand-new head sculpt with his hood down and mask on but also Oliver's all-new bow seen in Season Two of the hit Warner Bros./The CW TV series.

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 13" Tall
$124.95 US
On Sale April 2015
Allocations May Occur

September 2014 - DC Collectibles - SCRIBBLENAUTS UNMASKED MINI FIGURES BLIND BOXES SERIES 6

In Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, Maxwell unites with Batman, Superman and the rest of the Justice League to restore order to the DC Comics Universe.

Each tray contains 18 pieces of 8 different figures (some rarer than others), including Wonder Woman, Deadshot, Poison Ivy and MORE!

Each Measures Approximately 2.25" Tall

$4.95 US
On Sale April 2015
Allocations May Occur

September 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new episode up!

Click here to check it out! This episode features their top ten toys from the over 100 they have featured in Season One of the podcast.