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Exclusive Marvel Select Bleeding Edge Iron Man Action Figure Coming to Marvelshop.com!

October 2014 - Since his comic-book debut in 1968, brilliant inventor Tony Stark has always stayed at the forefront of technology as he developed newer and better versions of his Iron Man armor. He's come a long way from the transistors of the 1960s, and his latest suits of armor can respond to his very thoughts! Now, Diamond Select Toys and marvelshop.com have collaborated on an all-new Marvel Select action figure immortalizing one of Iron Man's most high-tech armors ever: Bleeding Edge Iron Man!

October 2014 - An email newsletter from http://HasbroToyShop.com included a coupon code!

Use code HALLOWEEN to save 15% off Halloween gear on the HasbroToyShop site.

The fine print at the bottom of the email has a few more details:

15% off Halloween purchases may only be redeemed through the HasbroToyShop.com website toward the purchase of products currently available in the Halloween category on the site. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer. Offer excludes purchases of HasbroToyShop.com exclusives and Gift Cards. Other exclusions may apply. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash. Valid only while supplies last. Not valid on previous orders. Offer may expire without notice due to error, fraud or other unforeseen circumstances. Offer valid in U.S. only. Void where prohibited. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. Offer expires October 22, 2014 at 11:59 PM (ET). ©2014 HASBRO. All Rights Reserved.

October 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new season and a new, longer format.

Episode 37 features toys based on Aliens & Predator movies.

October 14, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EXCLUSIVE MP-05 MEGATRON
This 30th Anniversary MP-05 Masterpiece Transformer has been announced and is set to come with the required orange barrel tip as well as a pistol, an energy mace (flail), an energy saber and Kremzeek mini figure. We have it listed at $199.99. Please note, the images supplied are in black and white -- final product may vary.

October 7th 2014: Dr. Robotnik!

Dr. Ivo Robotnik, otherwise known as Dr. Eggman, has been Sonic the Hedgehog's archenemy for 23 years, and in that time he's become one of the most popular and recognisable villains in video game history. With his enormous ego and larger than life personality, it's only fitting that Dr Robotnik is the biggest statue we've ever produced. He'll be joining Sonic, Tails and other characters in our Classic Sonic line.

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH IAN FLEMING PUBLICATIONS LTD., PLANS TO BRING BRITISH ICON JAMES BOND 007 TO COMIC BOOKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND DIGITAL COMICS IN 2015

October 7, 2014, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment, a leading publisher of English language comic books and graphic novels, is proud to announce their partnership with Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. (IFPL), the company that owns and administers the literary copyright of Ian Fleming's published works, including his fourteen James Bond books.

Under their agreement, negotiated by Jonny Geller of Curtis Brown, Dynamite has been granted worldwide rights to publish comic books, digital comics, and graphic novels starring 007, Fleming's iconic secret agent will re-live the exploits that have thrilled and captivated fans for over half a century in fresh visual adaptations of the classic Bond stories.

October 2014 - Funko has announced a new type of POP! vinyl figures, the Pocket POP! 3-packs in window tin packaging.

Each figure is 1.5 inches tall.

The Frozen set will be available in December 2014.

The other sets shown here will be arriving in stores in January 2015. Look for The Walking Dead, DC Comics, Game of Thrones, and My Little Pony.

K'NEX® Announces The "K'NEX-A-Day Giveaway" Sweepstakes

One Random Fan Will Win a K'NEX Building Set Each Day Now Through October 28th

Hatfield, PA, October, 2014 - K'NEX, the only U.S. construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, is pleased to announce the "K'NEX-A-Day Giveaway", a month long sweepstakes open to K'NEX fans ages 7+.

During the K'NEX-A-Day Giveaway, K'NEX fans can log on to knex.com and enter for their chance to win a K'NEX building set. The sweepstakes features four different K'NEX building sets, with a different building set being given away each week. Each day, one randomly selected entrant will be chosen to win that week's prize. Fans simply visit http://www.knex.com/contest/knex-a-day/ to enter.

Diamond Select Toys is Bustin' Up New York Comic Con!

October 2014 - New York Comic Con kicks off October 9th, and Diamond Select Toys is ready and raring to go, with panels, signings, activities and giveaways scheduled for all four days of the convention. So if you're going to be at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City between October 9 and 12, stop by booth #1736 to see what new products are coming up, fill in holes in your collection from our company store, and pick up some free swag! Here's a full breakdown!

K'NEX® BRANDS Launches Fundraising Initiative To Benefit Autism Speaks

10% of All Proceeds From 4th Quarter Online Sales Will Be Donated Directly To Autism Speaks

Hatfield, PA, October 2014 – K'NEX Brands, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, announced a fundraising initiative benefiting Autism Speaks. During the months of October, November and December, K'NEX is donating 10% of all net proceeds from knex.com directly to the organization, whose goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

"Every day we receive letters from parents with children on the spectrum who have used our building sets to express their passion and themselves," said Michael Araten, President and CEO of K'NEX Brands. "We're proud to support Autism Speaks as they address this global health challenge and work to find the missing pieces of the puzzle."