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HEROCLIX ONLINE ANNOUNCES NEW GREEN LANTERN DC COMICS SETS

Hillside, N.J. & CARY, N.C. - February 16, 2012 - Developers of HeroClix Online, a digital transliteration of the popular combat-oriented tabletop game, today announced the addition of two all-new DC Comics sets, Green Lantern Gravity Feed and Green Lantern Fast Forces. The new characters add a total of 16 figures with varying stats and powers to the game – and kick-off a new "Figure of the Week" program by HeroClix Online.

The introduction of Green Lantern Gravity Feed, to be available as single-figure boosters, are the first figures available in the new "Figure of the Week" program, in which one or more figures from the set per week will be available for purchase at a limited-time promotional price. The Green Lantern "Figure of the Week" promotion will run today through March 21.

Figures in the Green Lantern Gravity Feed include Hal Jordan, Kilowog, Tomar-Re, Sinestro, Ganthet, Abin Sur, R’amey Holl, Salaak and Boodikka and can be purchased as single-figure boosters following the "Figure of the Week" promotion.

Harley-Davidson Joins Forces With Marvel

Customers Can Assemble a Bike and Create a Character for a Chance to be written into an Avengers Comic Book in the Assemble Your Freedom Promotion

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 16, 2012 -- Harley-Davidson and Marvel Entertainment have come together again for the Assemble Your Freedom contest where customers can assemble their dream bike and become a character in an Avengers comic.

From now through July 1, anyone can enter the Assemble Your Freedom contest online at www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/avengers. Just create a profile with a hero name and description along with selecting a Super Hero bike model and features on the Harley-Davidson H-D1 Bike Builder.

February 17, 2012 - 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.

Tumblekins Toys Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

Children's Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard

Prize #3 of the 20 Big Prizes from K'NEX(R)
Enter for your chance to win a Top Gear® DVD Bundle!

Hatfield, PA - February 15, 2012 - K'NEX Brands, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to announce the launch of K'NEX'S Top Gear DVD Bundle Sweepstakes. From February 15, 2012 at 8:00am EST through February 29, 2012 at 3:59pm EST, K'NEX fans can enter for their chance to win a Top Gear DVD Bundle, comprised of Top Gear Seasons 10-16 and the complete first season of the hit U.S. show, Top Gear. Top Gear's popularity continues to grow stateside; the original version of the program airs on BBC AMERICA and the U.S. version debuted in 2010 on the HISTORY channel, and is now in its second season.

Entrants can enter once per day either through the K'NEX Facebook page (which links to the K'NEX 20th Anniversary Celebration page of the Knex.com website), or directly through KNEX.com. Contestants must be 18 years or older to enter. Please see official rules for details. http://www.knex.com/20thanniversary/20BigPrizes/topgear.php

February 16, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new arrivals and a bunch of exciting new preorders, including a variety of items featured at Toy Fair.

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NEW PREORDERS
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NEW BISHOUJO - DC, STAR WARS, MASS EFFECT
Five new Bishoujo statues have been listed for pre-order. From DC we have Evil Supergirl and Harley Quinn at $54.99 each and Power Girl at $59.99, while Star Wars brings us Jaina Solo at $54.99 and Mass Effect brings Commander Shephard at $59.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=bishoujo

MAKETOYS YELLOW GIANT SETS

JADA TOYS LAUNCHES DIE-CAST VEHICLE COLLECTIBLES BASED ON HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED HALO® 4

What: Jada Toys brings authenticity to fans of Microsoft's successful Halo® series through die-cast vehicles with the introduction of its brand new, officially licensed "Halo" die-cast vehicle line. As part of Jada's line-up, it will introduce a 14 inch "Halo 4" Warthog replica, the largest die-cast vehicle Jada has ever produced.

Vehicles: Jada Toys, known for its high-quality die cast vehicles at affordable prices, will delivery exquisitely-detailed vehicles and characters demanded by casual and hardcore fans of the "Halo" series of video games. The new line will be designed using the unified scale approach, which keeps all vehicles and accessories in scale to each other, preserving the reality of the "Halo" series of video games.

Warthog Replica: The 14 inch "Halo 4" Warthog replica marks the largest die-cast vehicle Jada has ever produced taking its craftsmanship to another level. This massive vehicle will have interactive features making this a must-have for the elite Halo fan.

Saban Brands & Blip Toys Introduce New Power Rangers Samurai Squinkies

Fans Can Battle Villains and Save the World with the Power Ranger Samurai Squinkies

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2012 -- Uniting at the 2012 American International Toy Fair, Saban Brands and Blip Toys will showcase the new Power Rangers Samurai Squinkies. Just in time for the debut of the new super-charged season, Saban's Power Rangers Super Samurai premiering Sat., Feb. 18, at 12n/11c on Nickelodeon, the Power Rangers Samurai Squinkies are available now.

Powered-up for their next adventure, Power Rangers Samurai Squinkies are ready to battle rival villains and save the world from evil. There are 3 Power Rangers Samurai Squinkies series to collect from, for a total of 36 characters! Each Squinkies Power Rangers bubble pack features 12 exclusive Power Rangers and villains, and will be available nationwide at major retailers.

Mega Bloks reveals new Halo Universe product line

Introducing Mega Bloks Halo Universe "Metal Series" for 2012

MONTREAL AND NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2012 - MEGA Brands Inc. showcases the new and groundbreaking Mega Bloks Halo Universe Metal Series from their Boys & Collectors toy category at the 2012 American International Toy Fair in New York City.

The Mega Bloks Halo Universe "Metal Series" collector's line features small scale replica figurines and vehicles inspired by the Mega Bloks Halo construction line. The new action-diecast Halo Universe vehicles include moving parts and add a highly collectible element to the line with their hybrid style and authentic features. Each set in the collection includes a zinc figurine and terrain plates so that fans, builders and collectors alike, can build and display their battle. (age 8+).

February 16, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - we've just received information from Maketoy in Japan. Their combining 'Giant' figure is now up for preorder.

The Yellow version is available in three different 2-packs of figures, A, B, and C sets - each of these is quite limited from what we understand.

The sets are available at $118.99 each - preorders found here:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MKT10001&mode=re...
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MKT10002&mode=re...
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MKT10003&mode=re...

Green Version to be announced later

Also back in stock:

Fansproject Defender:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FPJ10013&mode=re...

Fansproject CA-05:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FPJ10026&mode=re...

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER BOBBLE BUDDS

Super Deformed World Warriors Releasing in April 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (Feb 14, 2011) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced the latest wave of Bobble Budds® figures featuring the classic videogame fighting franchise Street Fighter®. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Street Fighter® game franchise, collectible enthusiasts and fighting game fans can display their affection for this beloved videogame series by collecting their favorite world warriors in super deformed bobble head form.

Bobble Budds takes the distinctly unique character designs of Street Fighter's most iconic combatants and presents them as colorful super deformed bobble heads. Each Bobble Budd figure measures 3.5-inches tall and features exclusive bobble head locking mechanism for optimal functionality and display.