Raving Toy Maniac

October 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY TWO-FACE ACTION FIGURE

From inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City comes Two-Face, the latest villain to add to your collection! Based on the blockbuster video game published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, developed by Rocksteady Studios and licensed by DC Entertainment.

TWO-FACE - 6.75"

$24.95 US
On Sale April 2014
Allocations May Occur

October 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER-VILLAINS: DEATHSTORM AND BIZARRO ACTION FIGURES

FROM THE PAGES OF FOREVER EVIL!

The Crime Syndicate's molecular-manipulating madman, Deathstorm, and Superman's infamous backwards-speaking bad guy, Bizarro, are the latest figures taking over your shelves.

EACH SOLD SEPARATELY
BIZARRO - 6.75"
DEATHSTORM - 7.5" (TO TOP OF FLAME)

Action Figure
$24.95 US
On Sale April 2014
Allocations May Occur

October 2013 - DC Collectibles - WONDER WOMAN: THE ART OF WAR
WONDER WOMAN BY GEORGE PÉREZ STATUE

BASED ON THE ART OF GEORGE PÉREZ
SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL

The ART OF WAR line of statues featuring the amazing Amazon Warrior continues with this stunning statue designed by legendary comic book artist George Pérez!

Limited Edition of 5200
Measures Approximately 8.5" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale April 2014
Allocations May Occur

October 13, 2013 - DC has a new contest online, The Super-Villains Big Score 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:

October 13, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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MP-08 MASTERPIECE GRIMLOCK REISSUE WITH CROWN COIN AND FLAME SWORD
This Takara reissue will include two bonus items - a coin that converts into a crown for Grimlock, and a flame sheath to enhance his sword. He is priced at $199.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11775&mode=re...

REFORMATTED - FERAL REX R-05 FORTIS
Fortis the Rhino is the next Feral Rex figure in line. He stands 7.5" tall in robot mode and is priced at $89.99 currently, due to an Early Bird Discount! After 11-1-13, he will go up to $104.99, so be sure to get your pre-orders in soon.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MMC10015&mode=re...

MASTER MINI SERIES MM-1 KRANK, MM-II STAX, SET

October 13, 2013 - Time to again check Target's printable coupons and Cartwheel app for new deals!

The printable coupons offer 23 coupon in the toys category, including these that have been added since last time:

• $5 off Imaginext Batcave
• $10 off Imanginext Rescue City Center
• $10 off Monsters U Scare Factory

Their Cartwheel has 31 toy deals available, including these two new deals:

• 20% off Angry Birds GO! Pig Rock Raceway Set
• 20% off B-Daman Battlefield Set - Crossfire Bomber Set

The Cartwheel is also offering 40% off the Magic Jinn Guessing Game toy, which sounds like they would very much like you to buy one soon.

If you don't have a smartphone to use the Cartwheel app, you can log in via Facebook and print out a code to hand to the cashier and still get the same deals.

October 2013 - LEGO has announced a new set in their LEGO Modular Buildings Collection:

10243 Parisian Restaurant
Ages 16+. 2,469 pieces.
Have an unforgettable evening at the amazing Parisian Restaurant!

US $159.99 - CA $189.99 - DE 149.99 € - UK 132.99 £ - DK 1299.00 DKK

MEGA Brands and Activision Announce New Premium Call Of Duty® Line Of Collector Construction Sets

Be one of the first to experience the new Call of Duty Construction Sets at New York Comic Con

MONTREAL AND NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2013 - MEGA Brands Inc. and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, today announced a new premium line of Mega Bloks Collector Construction Sets based on the Call of Duty® franchise. The brand new line will be celebrated with an exclusive launch event at this week's Comic Con in New York, one of pop culture's biggest conventions from October 10th to the 13th.

The Call of Duty Collector Construction Sets bring a new level of sophistication and detail never before seen in the highly collectible construction category.

Call of Duty Collector Construction Sets are part of a multi-year, global license with Activision that expands upon the two companies' remarkable success in developing innovative, creative and entertaining construction collectibles.

Frank Kozik x outsmart originals NYCC Exclusives

October 2013 - ...and now for something completely different...

Expect the unexpected at NYCC this week, like these two new KOZIK limited edition exclusive t-shirts... that's right, original designs by the one and only Frank Kozik.

Outsmart Originals is grabbing on to this opportunity to release some unique and different designs by the Smorkin' Artist that are a must for Kozik collectors. From the Dead Cosmonaut (who will be joined by fellow explorers in the future) to the Day of the Dead Animal series starting with Los Gatos. Each shirt is screen printed on ultra cotton tees for both men and women and includes a sleeve screen as well - two great October themes from one great artist - these limited t-shirts are now available now and can be ordered online or picked up at the outsmart originals Booth #208 during NYCC.

http://outsmartoriginals.storenvy.com/

Name That Band: PLAYMOBIL® Launches PopStars! Contest

"Battle of the PLAYMOBIL PopStars!" Gives Fans a Chance to Win Great Prizes

CRANBURY, N.J., Oct. 9, 2013 -- PLAYMOBIL®, a leading toy manufacturer of classic children's playsets and figures for more than 35 years, has launched a new "Battle of the PLAYMOBIL PopStars!" contest to introduce fans to the latest PLAYMOBIL theme and give them a chance to win PLAYMOBIL prizes. The contest, running on Facebook now through November 15, will ask fans to vote for their favorite PopStars! band, give the band a rockin' name and have a chance to win prizes including PLAYMOBIL PopStars! product and PLAYMOBIL shopping sprees.

"Our PopStars! playsets let fans take open-ended imaginative play to the next level with the combination of traditional play, tech and a rock 'n roll theme," said John Skrajewski, Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "With our new contest, fans can engage with PLAYMOBIL on another platform and even name the PopStars! bands."