Raving Toy Maniac

Screenlife Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Scene It? with First-Ever Star Wars(TM) Scene It? Game Revealed at 2012 NY International Toy Fair

Entertainment Trivia Game Series Adds New Titles, Streaming Options

Activision and Hasbro Announce Upcoming BATTLESHIP Videogame

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 8, 2012 -- Lock, load and prepare for grand oceanic action this spring because Hasbro and Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc., proudly present the BATTLESHIP™ videogame developed with Double Helix Games. Inspired by the classic naval strategy game, this seek-and-find adventure is taken to spectacular new heights. As a stand-alone story from Universal Pictures' upcoming epic action-adventure of the same name, the BATTLESHIP videogame offers a blend of strategic naval command and first-person action gameplay.

"We're geared up for an outrageous sea and land conflict with the all new BATTLESHIP videogame," said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. "Inspired by the film's exciting action and stunning backdrop, the game is next-gen naval warfare that thrusts players into the middle of humanity's last stand against an unfamiliar menace."

February 8, 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 preorders, more cool new arrivals, and our latest sale.

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VALENTINES DAY SALE
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We've cut pricing on 40 various older & overstocked listings. There are a variety of items from Transformers, Marvel, Star Wars, DC, GI Joe, and more. Our Seacon Exclusive is back on sale at $35 each, grab one now before they go back to $49.99 again.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=8777

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NEW PREORDERS
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NEW BOWEN MARVEL STATUES, BUST

FUTURETRO OUTER SPACE MEN PRINT REVEALED!

February 2012 - The Four Horsemen's upcoming gallery show, Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro begins this Friday, February 10th at 7pm at the TT Underground Gallery in New York City, and the Horsemen are ready to reveal the limited edition Outer Space Men print that will be sold along with the exclusive "Cosmic Creators" Outer Space Men figures set at the show.

Painted by fan favorite artist and frequent Four Horsemen collaborator, Nathan Baertsch, this 11" X 17" image on high quality, uncoated, heavy card-stock is Nate's vision of the Outer Space Men originally created by renowned designer Mel Birnkrant back in the late 60's.

Big Shoes Filled -- Skylanders Giants™ Revealed at the 2012 American International Toy Fair

New Game to Build on the Landmark Success of its Predecessor, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure™

Next Chapter in the Franchise Introduces More Than 20 New Figures Including Super-Sized Giants and Characters Featuring Light Technology

Global Marketing Partnership With Toys"R"Us Grows Alongside The Game

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 -- Bring Your Toys To Life™. This novel premise takes a monster step forward with the worldwide unveiling of Skylanders Giants, the follow-up to the most successful kids' IP launch of the year.(1) Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc., will debut the sequel at the North American International Toy Fair in booths 3151 and 3251 at the Javits Center in New York City from February 12-15.

All Things Equal to Introduce New Board Game and Puzzles Based on the Popular Website AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Feb. 7, 2012 -- All Things Equal heads to the New York Toy Fair next week to introduce a new board game and puzzle collection based on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, one of the world's most popular comedy websites with 20 million visitors monthly and two New York Times bestselling books. All Things Equal also celebrates the 15-year anniversary of their flagship game, Loaded Questions®.

"We're excited to build on the success of our Loaded Questions games with a brand that has worldwide appeal and brand recognition," says Eric Poses, President of All Things Equal. "The Awkward Family Photos® game and puzzles continue the hilarity people experience from the website."

February 2012 - Hasbro has let us know about a new Star Wars promotion:

Hello, STAR WARS fans!

With great new Hasbro Star Wars items now hitting retailer shelves, we wanted to make sure you and your readers know about the exciting promotion Hasbro is currently running.

The "Darth Maul Giveaway" gives Star Wars fans the opportunity to win a life sized Darth Maul statue signed by George Lucas himself! Specially marked packages of Vintage Figures and Vintage Vehicles will contain an entry form that can be used to enter the sweepstakes. One (1) Grand Prize Winner will win the statue, and another one hundred (100) First Prize Winners will receive a Force FX Lightsaber. This sweepstakes runs until 8/31/12. No purchase is necessary to enter.

Information about the promotion and entry without purchase can also be found at http://hasbro.promotions.com/swdarthmaul.

February 2012 - Hasbro has sent out a statement regarding the availability of Transformers Prime First Edition figures in the United States:

TRANSFORMERS fans,

As we greatly value our TRANSFORMERS fans and consumers, we appreciate the opportunity to clarify and explain the current situation with TRANSFORMERS PRIME First Edition figure availability in the U.S.

We very much apologize for the miscommunication with our great retailers in the U.S. Regrettably, as a result, the TRANSFORMERS PRIME First Edition Wave 2 Deluxe, Wave 1 Voyager and Entertainment Pack figures were posted for pre-sale in error. Final product was not produced for these figures to ship within the U.S. As such, any consumer who placed a pre-sale order with Big Bad Toy Store or Entertainment Earth in the U.S. received a note that their order had been cancelled and these orders will not be fulfilled. While it is common for Hasbro to cancel production and/or shipment of collectible figures prior to being listed for pre-sale, this particular situation was unique. We deeply regret this circumstance and understand your frustration.

Avengers Minimates Assemble for the All-Star Movie Line-Up!

February 2012 - Thor. Iron Man. Captain America: The First Avenger. The Incredible Hulk. Diamond Select Toys has made Minimates for each of the key Marvel movies so far, and now they're making Minimates for the most action-packed Marvel movie yet! Hitting stores this spring will be two assortments of figures, one exclusively available at Toys "R" Us stores and on toysrus.com, and another only at comic book shops and specialty stores. Look for them in late April/early May, and be sure to collect them all!

Marvel Minimates - The Avengers Movie (Toys "R" Us/toysrus.com)
- Captain America & Thor
- Iron Man MK7 & Hulk
- Hawkeye & Black Widow (exclusive)
- Loki & Nick Fury (exclusive)

Marvel Select Avengers Movie Hulk Will Be the Smash Hit of Your Collection in April

February 2012 - This past weekend, Superbowl watchers were treated to the new Avengers trailer showing the heroes in action, including our first full look at the gargantuan Hulk. Well, the Marvel Select toy line has been making waves lately with its larger figures, which tower over other entries in the 7-inch-scale line, and last week they finally unveiled their movie version of the Hulk! Standing 8.25 inches tall, he stands a good inch taller than the rest of the movie-based Avengers DST has made, and features 16 points of articulation for a full range of smashing. He's available for pre-order now from your local comic shop and from online retailers, as are Hawkeye and DST's figure of one of the movie's mystery foes!

Here's your Avengers checklist: