Raving Toy Maniac

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

Click here to check it out! This episode features Minecraft toys, a foam shovel from Shovel Knight, and a bit more about the Pizza Rangers action figures created by the Toy Pizza team.

July 3, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Clearance Sale - Prices Reduced on 5000+ Items!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16064

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ALIENS - XENOMORPH QUEEN ULTRA DELUXE 15" X 30" FIGURE
Just Announced by NECA: In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Alien franchise, we've created our most massive and most ambitious Aliens figure ever! The terrifying Xenomorph Queen is based on her appearance in the 1986 Aliens film. She stands over 15" tall and is over 30" long, with over 30 points of articulation, including a spectacular poseable tail. Bring some of the movie's most thrilling scenes to life in realistic detail, because the Queen is completely in scale with our current Alien action figure line. Includes a display stand and two different interchangeable inner mouths.

On Sale This Week: Marvel Select Movie Falcon Figure!

July 2014 - By now, collectors have picked up the Marvel Select action figure of Captain America, as he appears in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and hopefully they're as happy with him as we are! Well, get ready, because Cap is about to get the ultimate wingman! It's New Toy Day, and Diamond Select's Marvel Select Movie Falcon figure hits comic shops and specialty stores this week, just in time for the Fourth of July!

Standing approximately 7.5 inches tall, Sam "The Falcon" Wilson features 16 points of articulation and a solid likeness of actor Anthony Mackie from the film. He also comes with a removable pair of wings, which slot into his backpack for flight mode, and a display base styled after the SHIELD helicarriers that appear in the movie. All of it comes packaged in the famous Select-style packaging, suitable for wall display or shelf storage, with character art on the side panel.

Exclusive Marvel Select Savage Hulk Figure Now at Marvelshop.com!

July 2014 - Since he was first introduced in 1962, the Incredible Hulk's fame has grown by leaps and bounds. From the pages of his Marvel comic book, to the live-action TV series that made him a household name, to his defining role in Marvel's The Avengers, the Hulk has grown from misunderstood monster to Hollywood hero. And now Diamond Select Toys has teamed up with www.marvelshop.com to grant fans early access to an exclusive Hulk action figure!

Icon Heroes: 2014 Comic-Con Exclusives

July 2014 - Icon Heroes has announced their Comic-Con exclusives for 2014:

Hello we are pleased to announce 2 exciting exclusives for San Diego Comic Con, both to be sold at the Action Figure Xpress booth #3345!

June 30, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Clearance Sale - Prices Reduced on 5000+ Items!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16064

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TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-08X KING GRIMLOCK WITH BONUS ACCESSORY
This new run of King Grimlock will include his crown, sword and gun as well as a mystery accessory which has not yet been revealed, but will be in packaging reported to be approximately 4" x 4" x 3"; final confirmation is still forthcoming. This Masterpiece figure is listed at $279.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11930&mode=re...

BBTS EXCLUSIVE GODZILLA VINYL WARS: GODZILLA 1962 SOFUBI (LE 200 OR LESS)

On Sale This Week from DST: Star Wars, Pulp Fiction, Marvel Select and The Walking Dead!

June 2014 - It's another big week for Diamond Select Toys, with four items shipping to comic shops across North America! But while one of them is definitely a toy, three are items you're gonna want in your kitchen! Check out the details below, then find your nearest comic shop at www.comicshoplocator.com, or visit your favorite online retailer!

Star Wars Boba Fett Magnetic Metal Bottle Opener

New DST Items in the July Issue of Previews!

June 2014 - Is it a new month already? Well, not quite, but we're getting a jump on July by opening up a ton of new Diamond Select Toys items for pre-orders! These products will all be in the July issue of Diamond Comic Distributors' Previews catalog, but after you check out the list below, you can pre-order any item on the list through your local comic book shop or specialty toy retailer! Find the nearest one at www.comicshoplocator.com!

Alien Minimates 35th Anniversary Box Set

June 24, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Clearance Sale - Prices Reduced on 5000+ Items!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16064

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MAKETOYS QUANTRON GIFT SET OF 5
This new third party set of 5 includes all of the figures you need to assemble Quantron! Futuristic versions of a motorcycle, a sportscar, a drill tank, a starfighter and a central cannon ship merge to form the technophile gestalt Quantron, and you can get the whole set for $399.99 due to the Early Bird deal of $30 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MKT10016&mode=re...

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES REVOLTECH FIGURES, SET

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

Click here to check it out! This episode features Guardians of the Galaxy toys from both Hasbro and LEGO, as well as a tease about action figures created by the Toy Pizza team.