Raving Toy Maniac

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

Click here to check it out! This episode features Super Mario toys from today and the past few decades.

June 18, 2014 - Sideshow Collectibles has a new contest going, and it is a doozy - the prize is a life-size Han Solo in Carbonite!

One person will win the life-size Han and a second person will win a prize pack of (smaller) Han Solo items. Enter by August 15, 2014.

June 18, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

BigBadToyStore will be at Botcon! Stop by and say hello if you'll be at the show.

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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DRAGONBALL Z FUNKO POP! FIGURES
Super Saiyan Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Perfect Cell and Frieza figures are now up for preorder! Each figure is listed at $9.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=funko%20dragonball

DIABLO III SHADOW DIABLO ACTION FIGURE
The blue Shadow Diablo figure stands over 9" tall and has a poseable tail that's over 12" long. It is hand-painted, featuring over 25 points of articulation, and is listed at $24.99, $5 off MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=neca%20diablo

NEW TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS, HERO MASHERS

June 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN ANIMATED SERIES ROBIN, THE JOKER, MAN-BAT AND POISON IVY ACTION FIGURES

Based on the designs from the hit shows Batman: The Animated Series and New Batman Adventures comes the next wave of your favorite characters: Robin, The Joker, Man-Bat and Poison Ivy!

Each figure comes with a display base and episode specific accessories!

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

$24.95 US
On Sale December 2014
Allocations May Occur

BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES ROBIN - 5.25" TALL
22 POINTS OF ARTICULATION
EPISODE: ROBIN'S RECKONING PT. 1
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE:

• Bola
• Additional Hands
• Additional Cape
• Grappling Gun

BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES THE JOKER - 6.25" TALL
18 POINTS OF ARTICULATION
EPISODE: THE LAST LAUGH
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE:

• Helmet
• Make Up Sponge
• Knife
• Pearl Necklace
• Telescope
• Joker Card
• Brick
• Additional Hands
• Comb

June 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS BATMAN, DEATHSTROKE, BLACK MASK AND THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE 4-PACK

Batman is joined by three of his deadliest adversaries, Deathstroke, Black Mask and The Joker-in the latest 4-Pack based on their designs from the hit video game Batman: Arkham Origins. Featuring new Batman hand sculpt and Remote Claw accessory!

$59.95 US
On Sale December 2014
Allocations May Occur

BATMAN - 6.75"
DEATHSTROKE - 6.75"
BLACK MASK - 6.75"
THE JOKER - 6.7"

June 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE BATMAN AND THE JOKER BY DICK SPRANG STATUES

BASED ON THE ART OF DICK SPRANG
SCULPTED BY TONY CIPRIANO AND JOSH SUTTON

Legendary Batman artist Dick Sprang enters the world of Batman: Black & White with these terrific statues of the Dark Knight and his greatest foe, The Joker.

Limited Edition of 5,200

Batman Measures Approximately 7.75" Tall.
The Joker Measures Approximately 7" Tall.

EACH STATUE SOLD SEPARATELY

$79.95 US
On Sale December 2014
Allocations May Occur

June 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN AND SUPERMAN WOOD FIGURES

Your favorite Super Heroes get a unique wooden makeover with this all-new line of Wood Figures! Mix, match, and swap arms, legs and heads with these fun-filled new figures carved from eco-friendly Rubberwood!

Measures Approximately 4" Tall

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

$12.95 US
On Sale December 2014
Allocations May Occur

June 2014 - DC Collectibles - THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: A CALL TO ARMS STATUE - YEAR OF THE HORSE EDITION

Mounted on a horse as black as night, the caped crusader rallies the troops in the statue inspired by Frank Miller's legendary work, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS! Don't miss your chance to get this limited edition run commemorating the Year of the Horse with all new Batman deco!

Limited Edition of 1000
Measure Approximately 14" Tall

$399.95 US
On Sale December 2014
Allocations May Occur

June 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN AND WONDER WOMAN HOLIDAY KISS MINI STATUE

The Man of Steel and the Amazon Warrior steal a kiss under the mistletoe in this intricately sculpted miniature version of the best-selling statue ripped from the pages of the best-selling JUSTICE LEAGUE comics and graphic novels illustrated by superstar artist Jim Lee.

Measures Approximately 8.75" Tall

$99.95 US
On Sale December 2014
Allocations May Occur

June 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS: HOLIDAY HARLEY QUINN STATUE

DESIGNED BY ANT LUCIA
SCULPTED BY TIM MILLER

Harley's back! Fresh off her best-selling Bombshell makeover, everyone's favorite deranged darling rings in the holiday season with a batty bag of gifts in this all-new variant.

Measure Approximately 10" Tall

$124.95 US
On Sale December 2014
Allocations May Occur