Raving Toy Maniac

November 5, 2013 - Toys'R'Us has sent out an email with a link to an in-store coupon you can print to get a $10 gift card when you spend $50 or more. The coupon is good from November 3 to November 9.

Print the coupon to use in-store. The coupon is also good at Babies'R'Us stores.

November 5, 2013 - DC has a new contest online, The Superman 75 Years Anniversary Sweepstakes.

There's only one prize package in this contest... but it's filled with tons of goodies! To be more specific, the official rules for the contest list the prize package as:

On Sale This Week: Thor, Ghostbusters and The Walking Dead!

November 2013 - Thor fights elves. The Ghostbusters fight ghosts. Rick Grimes fights zombies. It's a bad week for the supernatural, as Diamond Select Toys rolls out three new products that will give any mythical creature a reason to run! With a new Walking Dead vinyl bank, a new Marvel Select figure and a new light-up Ghostbusters statue hitting comic shops and specialty stores this Wednesday, it's looking like another great New Toy Day!

Walking Dead Rick Grimes Vinyl Bust Bank

Hess Corporation Launches Free "Hess Tractor Trek" App

Bonus Features Activate Through the 2013 Hess Toy Truck Horn

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2013 -- Hess Corporation is introducing a new free gaming app for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire. The Hess Tractor Trek celebrates the 2013 Hess Toy Truck and Tractor, giving fans a new way to experience the magic of this year's collectible. Icy mountain roads, treacherous desert terrain and volcanic island trails are all in a day's work for the Hess Tractor. Players take control of the vehicle and plow their way through the different terrains, clearing the roads for future travelers and fueling up at Hess Express stations along the way.

Throughout the game, players will attempt to cover distances while pulling off stunts to earn valuable in-game Hess Cash, which can be used to upgrade their vehicle, purchase new tractor bodies and earn short-term perks that will improve performance and earning potential. The 2.5-dimension side-scrolling game design challenges players' reflexes and minds as they race over bumpy terrain, jump and flip over while ensuring their tractor lands safely back on the ground.

November 5, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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1:15 KARR WITH LIGHTS AND SOUNDS
Diamond Select's new version of KITT's nemesis measures 14" long with lights and sounds, including dialogue. It is listed at $49.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC12066&mode=re...

PSYLOCKE 12" STATUE - X-FORCE VERSION
This X-Men telepath is shown here in her black X-Force costume, with a sword in her left hand and her psychic knife extending from her right. She is listed at $229.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BWD10398&mode=re...

DRAGON BALL Z SON GOKU 1/4 SCALE FIGURE
This vinyl figure of Son Goku in Super Saiyan form stands over 18" tall, and is listed at $124.99.

November 2013 - Funko has announced eight new POP! Movies vinyl figures based on some of your favorite horror movies:

- Ghostface from Scream
- Ash from Army of Darkness
- Deadite from Army of Darkness
- Pennywise from IT
- Chucky from Child's Play 2
- Sam from Trick or Treat
- Captain Spaulding
- Billy from Saw (not pictured)

Expect to see these new POPs in stores around November 12th.

Chucky Box Deluxe Plush

November 2013 - New York - Bad things come in sealed packages.

Mezco's latest addition to the world of must-have Chucky collectibles is this 19 inch tall Chucky Box Plush.

One of the most iconic product packages in modern cinematic horror history has been recreated. It portrays, forever frozen in time, the moment before Chucky strikes. With his blade raised midair, and his evil sneer, this is Chucky at his most terrifying.

Using cutting-edge dye-sublimation technology, Mezco has captured everyone's favorite killer doll in his most iconic pose, in his trademark yellow box and turned it all into soft plush. The ideal collectible for any Chucky fan!

For more info on Mezco's Chucky line visit: http://www.mezcotoyz.com/brands/chucky/

November 1, 2013 - 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.

- Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines Recalled by LaRose Industries Due to Risk of Mouth Injury

- BreathableBaby Recalls Wearable Blanket Due to Choking Hazard

- Target Recalls Children's Sitting Stools Due to Fall Hazard

November 1, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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HELLBOY PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE
This new Hellboy statue stands 23" tall atop a tombstone base, decked out in hand-tailored fabric black shorts, removable trenchcoat, and belt with a few of his token mementos. He is listed at $399.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11255&mode=re...

1/4 SCALE APOCALYPSE PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE
One of the first mutants and longtime adversary of the X-Men, Apocalypse is presented in his ghastly blue and grey color combination and prominent 'A' belt. He is listed at $599.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11254&mode=re...

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America's Parent & Kid Toy-Testers Have Spoken: Top Playthings Announced in FamilyFun Magazine's 22nd Annual Toy of the Year Awards

Toys in motion, creative play sets and furry friends come to life in this year's top picks

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2013 -- After rigorous review by families from across the country, this year's top 30 toys have been selected. FamilyFun magazine, part of Meredith Corporation's Parents Network, has announced its 22nd annual Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Award winners, which will be featured in the magazine's November issue. The 30 winning toys have demonstrated outstanding play value and fun factor – along with innovation, durability, and safety – after being selected from more than 300 contenders.

"Our awards stand out because real families put some of the most unique products to the test in an actual home environment, so you can be sure the toys meet the high standards of fellow parents-and their kids," said Ann Hallock, Editor-in-chief, FamilyFun. "This year's winners include the very best of what's new in children's play across art, tech, learning, pretend play, crafts, games, and more."