Raving Toy Maniac

Tomb Raider Minimates Series 1 is Digging In!

August 2013 - The excavation has begun! The first series of Tomb Raider Minimates, based on the latest game in the fan-favorite Tomb Raider franchise, hits comic shops and specialty stores next week, and we've got new pics! Series 1 will have 12 figures in all, in the following breakdown:

Specialty Assortment (comic shops, specialty toy retailers, online stores):
- Lara Croft and Scavenger Scout
- Battle Damaged Lara Croft and Armored Scavenger
- Roth and Storm Guard General
- Sun Queen and Father Mathias

Toys "R" Us Assortment (North American TRU stores and toysrus.com):
- Lara Croft and Scavenger Scout
- Battle Damaged Lara Croft and Armored Scavenger
- Scavenger and Scavenger Archer
- Storm Guard and Storm Guard Stalker

Pick up the specialty assortment this week, and look for the TRU assortment sometime in September!

August 2013 - Toys'R'Us has sent out an email with a "Clearance Savings" discount for 20% off your entire clearance-priced purchase from August 30 to September 2. The coupon is also good at Babies'R'Us stores.

Use code EXTRA20 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.

THE MAGIC OF SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE MAKES ITS WAY TO NINTENDO 3DS THIS FALL

Leader in the Toys-To-Life Genre Unites with the #1-Selling Video Game Hand-Held Platform to Deliver Unprecedented Fun for Fans

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - August 29, 2013 – Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) is gearing up to deliver the innovation of "dynamic swapability" to the top selling Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system(1) this fall with the highly anticipated launch of Skylanders SWAP Force. The $1.5 billion Skylanders® franchise continues to lead the video game industry in overall retail sales worldwide.(2)

August 2013 - Funko has announced a new partnership with Super 7:

Funko™ and Super7™ to partner on ReAction Figures™ collectibles line and other properties!

Funko™ and Super7™ are excited to announce a new strategic partnership to debut and extend the ReAction Figure™ 3 3/4" line...

50% OFF EVERYTHING - outsmART originals labor day sale

August 2013 - That's right, 50% OFF EVERYTHING at http://outsmartoriginals.storenvy.com through 9-2-13! Save big on big names like RSIN, Jon-Paul Kaiser, Carson Catlin, JC Rivera, Emilo Garcia, Sergio Mancini, Scott Tolleson and so many more. Discount taken at checkout - no codes, no coupons, no work, just big savings! So load up now while supplies last and help us make room for the new fall fashion items coming soon!

Mezco Presents Translucent Creature From The Black Lagoon

August 2013 - New York - Mezco's award-winning design team journeyed deep into the unexplored depths of the Amazon jungle searching for fossils... instead they discovered The Creature! Mezco Toyz brings to life The Creature, from Universal's sci-fi, horror gem, The Creature From The Black Lagoon.

This Creature variant is cast in Translucent Green material.

The iconic scaled terror from the deep stands 9" tall and captures the intricate detail of the pre-historic gill-man; from his mysterious amphibious eyes, to his claw tipped webbed hands.

August 29, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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DC SUPER ALLOY NEW 52 GREEN LANTERN 1/6 SCALE FIGURE
This figure measures about 12" tall and is more than 80% die-cast. It has more than 25 points of articulation and comes with multiple hands, LED lighting effects (some of which are controlled by an included remote), a display stand with claw, transparent green full body armor construct and much more. This figure is listed at $359.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PLI10074&mode=re...

IRON MAN III SUPER ALLOY 1/4 SCALE FIGURES - STARBOOST ARMOR IRON MAN, WAR MACHINE II
These figures contain more than 85% die-cast material and come with LED light effects, display stands and more. Each measures about 18" tall and is listed at $599.99.

Saban Brands Announces All-New Episodes of Power Rangers Megaforce, Followed by the Season Premiere of Digimon Fusion, Debuting on Nickelodeon, Saturday, Sept. 7

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2013 -- Saban Brands and Nickelodeon today announced that Saban's Power Rangers Megaforce will return with all-new episodes on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. (ET/PT), followed by the season premiere of the all-new Digimon Fusion at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The back-to-back episodes team up to create a MEGA power hour packed with action, excitement, humor and entertainment.

"Fans have eagerly been awaiting new episodes of Power Rangers Megaforce, and we're excited to bring them back as we launch another one of our highly anticipated television properties, Digimon Fusion," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "The back-to-back programming will be filled with tons of action, adventure and fun. The fans are in for a real treat."

August 29, 2013 - 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.

- L.L.Bean Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

- Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard - Sulley from Monsters University

- Baby Jogger Recalls Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

August 26, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

BBTS END OF SUMMER SALE - 5000+ ITEMS REDUCED
We've reduced prices by 15% to 50% on over 5,000 items! Take a look at the huge sale menus, there are tons of Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, GI Joe, Anime, Statues, Props, T-Shirts, Trinkets, Stand-Ups, Imports, Movie Figures and much much more!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13719

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SDCC 2013 EXCLUSIVE DC COLLECTIBLE ITEMS
More SDCC 2013 exclusives are on the way. These include the Aardman Superman with Cookie at $37.99, the Super Best Friends Three-Pack at $74.99, the Batman Arkham City Dr. Hugo Strange figure at $44.99, the 3.75" Green Lantern Four-Pack at $74.99 and the Man of Steel: Superman 1/6 Scale Iconic Statue at $189.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13712