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NEW AND IMPROVED MCFARLANE TOYS ONLINE STORE IS HERE

New URL, New Features, & Grand Reopening Discount

September 23, 2013 - Your days of McFarlane Toys online store withdrawals have come to an end. Our new and improved McFarlane Toys online store is now officially online for its grand-reopening event.

But this isn't just a reopening, it's the launch of a brand spank'n new URL. So be sure to point your browsers to www.McfarlaneToysStore.com for all your McFarlane action figure needs.

And you may want to have your finger on the refresh button, because to celebrate the new McFarlane Toys online store, we will be giving 10% OFF on new orders for a limited time.

So be sure to stop buy and check out the new look and products, and be sure to return often to pick up all the new products available from The Walking Dead, Assassin's Creed, Halo4, NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL.

Also keep an eye out for our new resin statues that will release in December and will showcase some of the most iconic characters from the video game and entertainment universe.

September 27, 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.

- Toys R Us Recalls Journey Girl Travel Trunks Due to Laceration Hazard

September 27, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2013 VOYAGER SERIES 05 CASE, SET, SINGLE
The new Voyager assortment includes one of returning character Sandstorm, one of Blitzwing redeco Doubledealer and two of Beast Wars Rhinox. We have this case listed at $89.99; we also have Doubledealer and Rhinox available as a Set for $49.99, and Rhinox as a single at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Generations%202014...

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2014 DELUXE SERIES 01 CASE, SET OF 4

Toys"R"Us® To Hire 45,000 Employees Nationwide In Advance Of 2013 Holiday Shopping Season

Holiday Workers to Staff Company's Stores and Distribution Centers; Fulfill Customers' Needs In-Store and Online throughout the Retailer's Busiest Time of Year

WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 24, 2013 -- Toys"R"Us® today announced plans to hire 45,000 employees to staff its stores and distribution centers nationwide as the company ramps up to meet the needs of gift-givers across all of its shopping channels this holiday season. This seasonal number is on par with hiring plans from last year. With traffic in Toys"R"Us stores and on its e-commerce site peaking in the weeks leading up to Christmas, the company's expanded holiday workforce plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and providing memorable shopping experiences.

September 25, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Generations 2014 Series 01 - Set of 4

1x TRA GENERATIONS DLX DREADWING
1x TRA GENERATIONS DLX GOLDFIRE
1x TRA GENERATIONS DLX SKIDS
1x TRA GENERATIONS DLX WASPINATOR

Preorders Open at $53.99 for the set. Singles, Cases and more new Hasbro items listing soon
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23248&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS VOYAGER - WAVE 05 - RHINOX & DOUBLEDEALER WAVE
The case includes 1x Sandstorm, 1x Doubledealer, 2x, Rhinox at $89.99. The set of Rhinox and Doubledealer is list at $49.99, and single Rhinox are available at $29.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=generations%20voyager

FORTRESS MAXIMUS - ON SALE AT $229.99 - SALE ENDS 10/2
For a limited time - snag the amazing Encore #23 Fortress Maximus for just $229.99!

September 22, 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.

- The Land of Nod Recalls Bed-Frames Due to Entrapment Hazard

- The Children's Place Recalls Footed Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

September 20, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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THE WALKING DEAD DARYL & CHOPPER SET
This set includes a brand new 3D-scanned sculpt of Norman Reedus as Daryl along with his motorcycle. It also comes with his crossbow and other accessories, and is priced at $32.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MCF14027&mode=re...

E.T. 12" FOAM REPLICA
This foam rubber version of the loveable alien will stand a foot tall and be loaded with detail. He is priced at $25.99, saving you $4 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12381&mode=re...

J.SCOTT CAMPBELL SPIDER-MAN STATUE
This trio-completing statue in the J. Scott Campbell collection stands 19" tall and shows the hero on a wall with web-shooters ready to go. It is listed at $299.99.

Toys"R"Us® Announces The 2013 #TRUHotToyList

The Toy Authority Unveils the Definitive List of Top Holiday Playthings to Get Kids Wish List-Ready, Featuring Uber Uggly Pups, a Giggly Monkey, Unstoppable Swappables, a Cra-Z Obsession and the Ultimate Drifting Machine, Among Others

WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 18, 2013 -- To help provide parents and gift-givers insight into the toys sure to appear on children's wish lists as the holiday shopping season gets underway, Toys"R"Us® has revealed the 2013 Holiday Hot Toy List. This can't-miss list of the season's coveted playthings is viewable online at http://Toysrus.com/HotToys, so shoppers can get a glimpse of the gifts they'll want to add to their holiday checklists. The company began developing the 2013 Holiday Hot Toy List early in the year, as its buying team scoured the globe to identify items certain to make kids' wishes come true as they're unwrapped on Christmas morning.

Find the Top Toy Brands on Kids' Wish Lists This Holiday at Kohl's

Shoppers can play a lot and save a lot with Kohl's top 25 dream toys and extensive in-store and online toy shop

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. -- September 18, 2013 -- Kohl's Department Stores today announced its top 25 toys for the holiday season from its extensive in-store and online collection. Kohl's and Kohls.com will offer the toys kids dream of at exceptional values from favorite national brands, including Barbie(R) , Fisher-Price(R) , LeapFrog(R) and more. From tablets and dolls to games and activity stations, Kohl's selection of toys for kids of every age makes gift giving easy for shoppers this holiday.

"It's no secret toys top kids' wish lists year after year and Kohl's will have all the toys that will make kids' dreams come true this holiday season," said Michelle Gass, Kohl's chief customer officer. "Customers can shop with confidence knowing we have significantly expanded our online toy assortment and have a deep selection of trusted national toy brands, such as Mattel, Playskool and VTech, available at prices everyone can afford."

Gift It Forward: Kmart Unveils Fab 15 Holiday Toy List, Encourages Toy Donations To Benefit Kids In Need Via Shop Your Way Charity Gift Registry

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 18, 2013 -- Kmart has unveiled the annual Fab 15 holiday toy list, and is encouraging shoppers to 'gift it forward' to help children in need on the Shop Your Way Charity Gift Registry. Kmart and Shop Your Way have partnered with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry® campaign to allow members and gift-givers the opportunity to donate Fab 15 toys to children in need at www.ShopYourWay.com/charityregistry.

"This year, Kmart has committed to making the season brighter for every child," said Hugo Malan, SVP and president, fitness, sporting goods and toys at Sears Holdings. "We always strive to select toys for our Fab 15 list that will top the wish lists of kids everywhere and from the many ways to shop for the hottest toys at Kmart including online, in-store and via mobile phone – as well as donate to a good cause – parents will be thrilled that this year's list is making shopping easy."

The Kmart Fab 15 ultimate list of hot holiday toys includes: