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HEROCLIX ONLINE ANNOUNCES MARVEL'S CHAOS WAR FAST FORCES

July 10, 2012 - NECA/Wizkids, developers of HeroClix Online today announced the inclusion of a new Marvel collection, Chaos War Fast Forces, adding six new figures to the online game on Thursday, July 19.

The six new figures include Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Wasp, Mockingbird and Scarlet Witch and may be used in game alongside all other Marvel figures and maps.

As with recent Marvel content, fans and players can find codes for the virtual Fast Forces within physical Chaos War Fast Forces products at participating hobby and comic shops starting Wednesday, July 11. Codes can be redeemed in game starting July 17.

For more information on HeroClix Online, visit http://www.hco.heroclix.com.

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July 10, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

A great new batch of DC Direct product was just announced this morning:

Darkseid Deluxe Action Figure -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11546&mode=re...

DKR - Batman with EMP Rifle Bust
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11549&mode=re...

We Can Be Heroes - Justice League 7-Pack
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11545&mode=re...

Batman Black & White - Batman Beyond - Dustin Nguyen
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11547&mode=re...

A total of 14 items have been listed or updated including more Busts, Statues and Figures - the full list is here:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10051

Hasbro Returns to Comic-Con International to Showcase Its Iconic Pop-Culture Brands

The Branded Play Company Continues to be the Premiere Destination for fans of Giant Robots, Super Heroes, Intergalactic Battles, Magical Ponies and More at Comic-Con in San Diego

DC COLLECTIBLES TO UNVEIL STELLAR LINE-UP OF NEW TOYS AND COLLECTOR ITEMS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

New Debuts Include Darkseid Deluxe Action Figure, Shazam! Bust and Harley Quinn Statue

Burbank, Calif. – July 9, 2012 – DC Collectibles, the exclusive line of collector items from DC Entertainment, announced today an extensive line-up of new statues, action figures and busts based on flagship publishing and film initiatives. Timed to San Diego Comic-Con, DC Collectibles will unveil a new DC Comics – The New 52 Darkseid deluxe action figure, a Shazam! bust and a Harley Quinn statue, among others. The new products will be unveiled during DC Collectibles official panel moderated by DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer, Geoff Johns, on Thursday, July 12 from 1:00 – 2:00pm PT in Room 5AB.

Diamond and iVerse Make Digital Content Available via Comic Shops with the Launch of "Diamond Digital" on July 23rd

(BALTIMORE, MD and WACO, TX) - [July 9, 2012] - Diamond Comic Distributors and iVerse Media are pleased to announce the official launch of Diamond Digital, a unique initiative which will empower 3,000+ independently owned and operated comic book specialty retailers worldwide to sell digital content both in their stores and on their websites. The new service will launch on Monday, July 23rd.

Thanks to Diamond Digital, comic fans will be able to read a wide variety of digital content on comic shop websites, and to download the content to their mobile devices via a "Digital Comics Reader" App for iOS and Android, with free cloud storage for all their Diamond Digital purchases.

Lace Up Your Skates for the All New Monster High™ Skultimate Roller Maze™ Video Game!

Mattel and Little Orbit Announce All New Monster High™ Video Game Racing to Stores Holiday 2012

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. -- July 09, 2012 -- Today Mattel and Little Orbit announce that the scary cool characters of Monster High are racing to the Wii and Nintendo DS this holiday season in the brand new video game Monster High Skultimate Roller Maze™. Based on the brand that has become a worldwide phenomenon, players will pick a favorite Monster High™ character and assemble a team of friends and fiends to skate through the crypts of Monster High™. Gamers will collect power-ups, avoid monstrous obstacles, scream past the competition and use each character's special ability to win the race and bring home the victory!

July 2012 - DC Collectibles - WE CAN BE HEROES JUSTICE LEAGUE 7-PACK

THE MOST POWERFUL HEROES IN THE UNIVERSE, TOGETHER IN ONE BOX SET!

It's the worst hunger crisis in 60 years. More than 9 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya are in need of immediate assistance. They need our help.

We Can Be Heroes (http://www.WeCanBeHeroes.org) is a giving campaign designed to increase awareness and raise funds to provide relief for the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa. Using the iconic Justice League characters from DC Entertainment - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg - We Can Be Heroes helps our nonprofit partner organizations Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps provide on-the-ground support where it is needed most.

July 2012 - DC Collectibles - CYBORG AND WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURES

Star athlete-turned-superhero Cyborg. Vic Stone, is ready to join the big leagues - and your collection!

As a founding member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman has no problem keeping up with the boys. The question is, can they keep up with her? Get your hands on one before it's too late!

Cyborg - 7" h
Wonder Woman - 6.75" h

Action Figures
$22.95 US
On Sale November 28, 2012
Allocations May Occur

July 2012 - DC Collectibles - DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE

BOOM! Straight from the pages of DC Comics - The New 52 comes a brand new take on one of the Justice League's most powerful villains -- Darkseid! This Apokaliptic conqueror will crush all who oppose him -- so start building your defenses today!

Action Figure
$89.95 US
On Sale November 28, 2012
Allocations May Occur

July 2012 - DC Collectibles - THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN VS. BATMAN STATUE

A FIGHT FOR THE AGES!

Who will win this epic battle as a heavily armored Batman faces off against the Man of Steel himself-Superman! Ripped from the pages of Frank Miller's acclaimed BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, this statue is a timeless addition to any collection!

Sculpted by Derek Miller
Statue measures approximately 11" high x 11" wide x 9" deep

$324.95 US
On Sale November 28, 2012
Allocations May Occur
Please Note: This item is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. (Note to collectors, the distributor has cancelled the previous retailer orders... so you might want to check with your local comic shop to make sure that your order with them is still good.)