Raving Toy Maniac

POWER LORDS EXCLUSIVES AT NEW YORK COMIC CON!!

October 2013 - 2013 New York Comic Con! Onell Design's booth – #102! Saturday, October 12th 1pm to 4pm! Power Lords: Ggrapptikk Grunts figures! Two versions! Extremely limited supplies! Poly-bagged, stickered and numbered! $13 each or both versions for $25!

The first variant figures to be released of the Power Lord's fan favorite character, Ggripptogg, these two Ggrapptikk Grunts feature multiple points of articulation as well as modular playability via the amazing Onell Design's Glyos "pop & play" system! Each comes with his massive Mega-Mace also featuring Glyos compatible modularity. If you remember the Power Lords: Power Solder & Elite Solder that were shared exclusives for the 2013 Power Con and Store Horsemen from a few weeks back, then you know that you need to get to the Onell Design booth early or you'll miss out!

October 9, 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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THS-02B HYBRID STYLE BLACK G1 CONVOY - ASIA EXCLUSIVE
This new edition will include gold arm and leg joints. It is listed at $144.99, and is set to arrive next month.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11774&mode=re...

GHOSTBUSTERS 24" STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN VINYL BANK
This smiling version of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man stands a full 2 feet tall. He is ready to gobble your change, and is listed at $109.99, $15 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC12053&mode=re...

HOBBY BASE DISPLAY CASES AND BASES

October 6, 2013 - September was a blur, but at some point, there was a trip to Walgreens and a surprise in the toy aisle! Not only did they have McFarlane's 4th series of The Walking Dead action figures (tv versions), including the exclusive Rick Grimes figure, but they also had some oddly cute DC Super Hero Dolls.

I picked up the Wonder Woman, Catwoman, and Supergirl. There is also a Batgirl, but I didn't see one at this location, so she'll wait for another day. The dolls were $4.99 each. In addition to their rooted hair, they have eyes that blink open and closed as you tilt them backwards or stand them up. (more after the jump)

October 6, 2013 - It's a new month, so it is also time to check Target's printable coupons and Cartwheel app for new deals!

The printable coupons offer 18 coupon in the toys category, mostly on Hasbro items, including:

• $5 off KRE-O Cityville Invasion Police Station Zombie Defense building set
• $3 off Transformers Construct-Bots

Also check the HasbroRewards.com site for more printable Hasbro coupons, as well as the SmartSource insert for the October 6th Sunday newspaper. We get the Denver paper and there were several Hasbro coupons in it. In theory, Target will let you stack a manufacturer's coupon with one of their Target coupons, so you might be able to double up on a few of the deals. You can also "triple-stack" the two kinds of coupons with the Cartwheel app when those deals happen to align.

Their Cartwheel has 36 toy deals available, including these deals of interest to action figure collectors:

October 2013 - Once again proving their sense of humor, NECA has announced a fun superhero twist on their best-selling Leg Lamp: Batman and Superman!

Introducing the Classic DC Batman and Superman Leg Lamps!

Decorate your room with a little help from the Caped Crusader & the Man of Steel! These fun leg lamps feature classic Batman & Superman art for fans of the DC Comics Superheroes. Both the leg and the lamp light up, adding a bold glow to any room.

Click for more info:
DC Comics - 20" Superman Leg Lamp
DC Comics - 20" Batman Leg Lamp

Exclusive Iron Man 3 Marvel Select Figures Soar Into the Disney Store, With New Photos!

October 2013 - By now, everyone is probably enjoying their copy of Iron Man 3 on DVD or Blu-Ray, as well as enjoying their two Marvel Select action figures based on the film. You wouldn't think things could get much more enjoyable than that, but they just did! The two Disney Store-exclusive Iron Man 3 Marvel Select figures are in stores now, as well as on www.DisneyStore.com and www.MarvelStore.com! The 7-inch-scale figures of Iron Patriot and Battle Damaged Iron Man Mark 42 each come with an interchangeable unmasked head and a Hall of Armors display base, and Iron Man comes with extra hands, as well! Check out some photos of the figures in action, then pick them up today and complete your Iron Man 3 collection!

Thor: The Dark World To Get Some Mighty Toys from DST!

October 2013 - The summer's over, and everyone is back at school, but soon it'll be time to go back to Asgard! November will bring the new Thor movie, Thor: The Dark World, and Diamond Select Toys is on board once again to make even more awesome toys. Check out what's coming your way later this year!

On Sale This Week: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Retro Universal Monsters!

October 2013 - A blast from the past is coming to comic shops this week – three blasts, in fact! Not only will New Toy Day bring two new retro-styled Universal Monsters figures, it will also bring the latest Star Wars Vinyl bank, featuring a dashing young Jedi named Obi-Wan! Read more below, and look for them at your local comic shop!

Universal Monsters Retro Cloth Series 4 Asst.

Hess Toy Truck Pre-Orders Available Online

Fans Can Unveil New Design ahead of November 1 through Social Media

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2013 -- Hess Corporation today announced that the Hess Toy Truck, a holiday tradition for nearly five decades on the East Coast, is available for pre-ordering online with shipping nationwide and to Puerto Rico. Details of the 2013 Hess Toy Truck will be announced by November 1. The Toy Truck officially goes on sale November 8 for $27.99 at participating Hess and Hess Express retail stores and at www.hesstoytruck.com.

"Over the past 49 years the Hess Toy Truck has delighted fans and collectors of all ages. This year we're giving them a full month to order the 2013 truck before it goes on sale anywhere, ensuring that they get the gift that many have cherished every year since they were young," said Justin Mayer, Director, Brand Marketing and Innovation, Marketing and Refining.

Leveraging a variety of activities through social media beginning October 14, fans can help reveal the truck before November 1. Some of the actions will include:

• Pre-ordering the truck online

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo and Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. Announce New Strategic Partnership

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., the world's largest distributor of English-language comic books, graphic novels and related pop-culture products, announced today that it will partner with Comikaze Entertainment Inc. and Advanstar Communications in a strategic alliance that focuses on expanding the growth of Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo LA's comic and pop culture convention.

To be held November 1-3, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo promises an incredible experience for fans of comics, gaming, horror, sci-fi, fantasy and anime. This year's event will feature an amazing line-up of attractions from vendors and exhibitors, interactive contests, celebrity autograph signings, screenings, renowned panel sessions and gaming tournaments.