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October 4, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS MP-11 MASTERPIECE STARSCREAM REISSUE
Asia is getting a reissue of Coronation Starscream, and we have him up for pre-order. He appears to contain all of the extras from the previous release and is listed at $199.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11770&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS TG32 MINICON SET
This set includes three new minicons that change from robots to helicopter, jet and truck, and also combine into a larger robot. The Set is listed at $33.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11772&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS TG33 ARMADA STARSCREAM
One of Starscream's most popular redesigns is the newest Deluxe-sized Transformer to be announced. He changes from red jet to robot and is listed at $33.99.

PROJECT: EVIL APE - MCA x ARTIST COLLABORATION NYCC EXCLUSIVE

October 2013 - OUTSMART ORIGINALS is thrilled to announce a top secret plan to dominate NYCC with the arrival of PROJECT: EVIL APE. Using MCA's iconic character, we have gathered talented artists from across the globe to explore and present their interpretations as limited edition t-shirt releases. Including an all new design from MCA, perfect for the Halloween season, the DEVIL APE is followed by different incarnations designed by Sergio Mancini, Scott Tolleson, Oliver Hibert, Lamour Supreme and Evoker.

October 1, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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MP-22 MASTERPIECE ULTRA MAGNUS WITH TRAILER - 'PERFECT EDITION'
Breaking News from BigBadToyStore – You Heard it Here First!
The next release in Takara’s Masterpiece Series will be the MP-22 Masterpiece Ultra Magnus with Trailer – ‘Perfect Edition’! Ultra Magnus will be based off the updated MP-10 Convoy mold and will at last come with an all new fully functional trailer that will combine with the Ultra Magnus cab for the ultimate display piece! Please note that the current pricing of $289.99 is not yet finalized and may be reduced later.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11771&mode=re...

KABAYA GUM PLUS TRANSFORMERS DX ROAD CAESAR SERIES - BOX, SINGLE

Dynamite Entertainment Expands with New Division - Dynamite Toys and Games

September 30, 2013, Mt. Laurel, NJ - Dallas Toy Fair Announcement: Dynamite Entertainment, a leading publisher of original and licensed comic books, graphic novels, and e-books, proudly announces the creation of a new division, Dynamite Toys and Games, dedicated to the production and manufacture of action figures, novelty products, gaming cards, board games, and more.

September 2013 - Funko has announced a fourth series of POP! Vinyl figures based on Star Wars characters. Expect to see these cuties in stores around October 24th.

Series 4 is Wicket, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian, Jar Jar Binks, Queen Amidala, and Admiral Ackbar.

Nickelodeon And Johnny Cupcakes Release Limited-Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Apparel And Accessories Line

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2013 -- Nickelodeon and Johnny Cupcakes today announced the launch of a brand-new adult apparel and accessories collection inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The new line features four limited-edition t-shirt designs, a sweatshirt and a variety of accessories available for men, women and even one for kids! All four designs are custom, with one-of-a-kind graphics that feature Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo and a caricature Shredder in the unique Johnny Cupcakes "culinary" style. The line can be purchased in Johnny Cupcakes retail shops (Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Hull, MA) and to fans around the world on the company's website, http://shop.JohnnyCupcakes.com beginning today.

Nickelodeon's Heroes In A Half Shell Return To Battle Saturday, Oct. 12, At 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), During The Season Two Debut Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Masked Vigilante Casey Jones Joins Forces with the Crime-Fighting Turtles

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 26, 2013 -- Nickelodeon launches season two of the hit animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), continuing the crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. The season one finale ranked as the number-one telecast for the day across all TV with boys (August 8, 8-9:00 p.m. ET/PT). The half-hour weekly series is layered with comedy, action and sci-fi, and the unique CG animation draws inspiration from both American and Japanese animation, showcasing a stylistic effect of a printed comic. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles airs regularly on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The executive producers for season two are Ciro Nieli and Peter Hastings.

September 2013 - Hasbro has several new coupons to print from their HasbroRewards.com web site. The most notable coupon for action figure collectors is the "save $2 when you buy any one MARVEL figure from Hasbro" coupon, but there are 15 coupons in all.

On Sale This Week from DST: Munsters, Universal Monsters and Wolverine Unmasked!

September 2013 - Halloween has come a little early, and Diamond Select Toys is sending some of their spookiest Select figures ever to comic shops and specialty stores this week! The Munsters Select line gets four brand-new family figures, and Universal Monsters Select brings to life Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde and the Hunchback of Notre Dame! Plus, Wolverine pulls a reverse Halloween and takes off his mask as a back-from-the-grave Select figure! It all makes for a Select-ively spectacular New Toy Day!

September 2013 - Toys'R'Us has sent out an email with a "Fantastic Fall Savings" discount for 15% off your entire regular-priced purchase from September 29 to October 5. The coupon is also good at Babies'R'Us stores.

Use code SAVE15 at the checkout if you are shopping online, or print the coupon to use in-store: the pdf version of the coupon can be found at this link.