Raving Toy Maniac

Limited Amount Of Mezco 2014 Toy Fair Catalog Now Available To The Public

January 2014 - Generally only available to Toy Fair attendees, Mezco is now making a limited number of Toy Fair catalogs available to the general public.

The 8.5x11 inch softcover contains 28 full color pages of Mezco product including:

Living Dead Dolls,
all new licenses,
Sons Of Anarchy,
Breaking Bad,
Child's Play,
Thundercats,
and more!

This catalog was created for distribution at the 2014 New York International Toy Fair and will ship after 2/15/2014.

This catalog is not sold in stores and is exclusive to Mezco Direct.

http://www.mezcotoyz.com/mezco-2014-toy-fair-catalog

January 29, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-18 BLUESTREAK EXCLUSIVE
This listing is for an exclusive repaint of the MP-18 Masterpiece Bluestreak. We currently do not have any information about the specific colors or deco of this repaint, information will be added as it becomes available. Preorders are open at $84.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11799&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS DELUXE SERIES 05 CASE, SET
The first of two new Deluxe Generations assortments includes Arcee and Chromia. These two lovely ladybots are available at $31.99 for the Set of 2; they are also available in the Case Assortment - three each of Arcee and Chromia and one each of Scoop and Waspinator - for $114.99.

Pretty Ugly LLC™ and Howard Keys Enter Into License Agreement

Green Brook, NJ, January 27, 2014 - Pretty Ugly, LLC™, owner of the UGLYDOLL® grants license to Howard Keys to produce keys, key chains and lanyards in North America, Canada and selected International Territories.

"The key to success is introducing a practical and comical way to avoid misplacing your house keys. So, we're introducing hilarious character branded keys and lanyards," said Alita Friedman, Chief Operating Officer.

Howard Keys Owner and CEO Howard Goldberg states, "We are excited about adding Uglydoll keys to our lineup and look forward to introducing to the marketplace a highly unique and creative line of keys."

About Howard Keys

Howard Keys is the #1 supplier of printed keys for the North American market including keys from Disney, Hello Kitty, Lucasfilm Star Wars, Betty Boop, Elvis Presley, Garfield and others.

About Pretty Ugly, LLC/UGLYDOLL

January 2014 - Funko has announced a series of POP! Television vinyl figures based on Teen Titans Go!

Expect to see Raven, Starfire, Beast Boy, Robin, and Cyborg in stores soon.

Live Nation Merchandise and Pretty Ugly SHOUT IT OUT LOUD with a KISS + UGLYDOLL MASHUP!

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2014 -- KISS, the most influential rock band of all time and UGLYDOLL, the ubiquitous, artist created lifestyle brand, has announced a partnership, to create a global, co-branded collaboration. UGLYDOLL'S unique aesthetic, famous for defining 'ugly' as distinctive and unique, will be combined with the iconic style of KISS band members to create a set of plush collectibles. Additional categories of merchandise will be developed for release in 2014.

January 27, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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MP-14 MASTERPIECE RED ALERT - 2ND PRODUCTION RUN
With a confirmed 2nd production run, those who missed out the first time will have a chance to pick up this great figure. Red Alert is listed at $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11798&mode=re...

MARVEL LEGENDS INFINITE SERIES - THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 WAVE 02 - CASE, SET
This Wave 02 Case includes two each of Amazing and Superior Spider-Man figures as well as one each of Electro, Spider-Girl (Arana), Boomerang and Toxin; like the first wave, this case assortment is listed at $159.99. We also have a Set of 6 from this assortment - one each of all six different figures - and it is listed at $139.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=infinite%20series%...

January 26, 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.

- Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard

- Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard

Toys"R"Us® Builds Fan Excitement For The Upcoming Theatrical Release Of "The LEGO® Movie" With The Introduction Of All-New Products Inspired By The Highly Anticipated Film

The Toy Authority Constructs Dedicated Feature Shop and Plans Special Events in Stores Nationwide to Celebrate the First-Ever Full-Length Movie Based on the Iconic Brand

WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 21, 2014 -- In anticipation of the theatrical release of "The LEGO® Movie" on Friday, February 7, Toys"R"Us® will serve as a go-to destination for building enthusiasts excited to recreate their favorite scenes from the first-ever full-length LEGO adventure film. Customers will find the latest movie-inspired products in a dedicated feature shop in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide beginning Thursday, January 30. Additionally, these all-new items are now available online at www.Toysrus.com/LEGO. To help fans of all ages celebrate further, all Toys"R"Us stores will host a special event, as well as offer exciting gifts with purchase and a chance to win prizes, while supplies last.*

Coming Soon from DST: New Items from Sin City, Aliens, Kill Bill, Batman, Jay & Silent Bob and ASM2!

January 2014 - First! It's a huge month for Diamond Select Toys, with several new licenses making their debuts in Diamond Comics' Previews catalog. The February issue won't be out for a week or so, but retailers are already offering pre-orders on a bunch of new DST items, including the first Sin City and Amazing Spider-Man 2 Select figures, the first Aliens and Kill Bill Minimates, the first Batman bottle opener and the first Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back bank! It's a month of firsts! Check out what's coming and pre-order at your local comic shop, your favorite online retailer, or the DST Web store!

Jay & Silent Bob Minimates Dashboard Jesus & Mooby 2-Pack

The Superior Spider-Man Swings into Disney Stores as the Newest Marvel Select Figure

January 2014 - The new Marvel Select Winter Soldier action figure is officially a hit with collectors, and now Diamond Select and the Disney Store have unveiled their next exclusive collaboration! Starting this week, The Disney Store, DisneyStore.com and MarvelStore.com will offer an all-new Marvel Select figure: The Superior Spider-Man!