Raving Toy Maniac

June 14, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update on more cool new stuff just listed today:

The Walking Dead TV Series Deluxe 10" Figure - Daryl Dixon
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1/6 Scale Superman For Tomorrow ArtFX Statue
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Breaking Bad 6" Previews Exclusive Walter White - Blue Hazmat Suit
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Alien Revoltech Reissues - Alien, Alien Warrior, Alien Queen
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Phicen Fire Rose 1/6 - Red & White Versions
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=phicen%20rose

Assassins Creed III Connor Kenway Life-Size Statue

VORTEXX ON THE CW UNVEILS NEW ACTION ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING FOR 2013-'14 SLATE

High-Energy Action, Adventure and Comedy Line-Up To Include Digimon Fusion, Spectacular Spider-Man, Sendokai Champions and Bolts & Blip

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 14, 2013) – Vortexx on The CW, an affiliate of Saban Brands, today announced new series additions slated for the programming block this year. The new programs making their way onto the 5-hour kids television block will include Digimon Fusion, Spectacular Spider-Man, Sendokai Champions and Bolts & Blip. The new programming begins on July 13 with Bolts & Blip coming to the slate at 8:30 a.m.

"Introducing new programming onto the block will provide a breath of fresh entertainment for fans across all Vortexx platforms from television and online to gaming on MyVortexx.com," said Joel Andryc, President of Vortexx. "We're excited about the new series additions and are confident that these programs will strongly appeal to our current Vortexx fans providing entertainment 24/7/365."

DARK HORSE DELUXE GETS GRIMM!

Hit NBC TV Show to See Full Product Line from Dark Horse

JUNE 14, 2013, MILWAUKIE, OR - Dark Horse Comics' toys and collectibles imprint, Dark Horse Deluxe, is proud to offer new items based on characters and stories from the hit NBC show Grimm! The Grimm collectibles from Dark Horse are licensed through NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products.

Grimm is a cop drama inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, following Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt into a reality he never knew existed. Once he discovers this new world, and his role in it, he has to deal with much more than the usual criminals and investigations. With his partner Hank and ally Monroe (who is also a magical creature called a Blutbad), Nick delves into cases involving bees, bats, bears, and more!

June 14, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update about a variety of new preorders just listed at www.bigbadtoystore.com

Transformers Go Ninja Gift Set
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Transformers Go Samurai Gift Set
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TG26 Bumblebee Gold
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TG27 Trailcutter & Hoist Two Pack
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TG28 Megatron & Starscream Two Pack
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TG29 Sandstorm
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Marvel Select Silver Surfer
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June 2013 - Funko has announced a new batch of POP! vinyl figures based on Wizard of Oz characters.

Expect to see the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and Glinda the Good Witch in stores around August 8th.

And if you think those are cute, keep scrolling down to see the previously-released Dorothy with Toto, Wicked Witch, and Flying Monkey!

Children launch toy crane prizes and stuffed animal drive for Oklahoma tornado victims

WOODSTOCK, Va., June 13, 2013 -- With the help of parents, Jason and Kodi Wright, three siblings in Woodstock, Va. have launched The Toy Crane Project. The initiative gathers toy crane prizes and other stuffed animals for children in Oklahoma affected by the recent string of tornados.

"My kids have always loved those toy crane claw games," Jason Wright said. "They win at an astonishing rate. My 9-year-old son Kason is especially lucky. I always tell my wife that if dropping out of elementary school and turning pro were an option, our son would hold a press conference, hire an agent and line up sponsorship deals."

June 13, 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.

- Stride Rite Recalls Girl’s Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

- Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

WIZKIDS GAMES ANNOUNCES PACIFIC RIM: HEROCLIX

NEW LINE REVEALED BY LEGENDARY PICTURES AND NECA

June 2013 - Game creator WizKids Games today announced the latest collection to join HeroClix, the most popular collectible miniatures tabletop game on the market, featuring characters from the much-anticipated Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures film PACIFIC RIM. The exclusive video debut was offered by Legendary Pictures and NECA.

The new line is set to launch on July 10 in a variety of forms designed to welcome new players and challenge established ones. It includes 10 new mini-figures from the upcoming film; five Jaegers and five Kaiju sculpts, including Gipsy Danger, Striker Eureka, Cherno Alpha, Crimson Typhoon, Coyote Tango, Knifehead, Slattern, Raiju, Scunner and Leatherback.

June 12, 2013 - Toys'R'Us has sent out an email with a "Friends & Family" discount for 20% off your entire regular-priced purchase from June 13 to June 15. You'll need to print the coupon and go to an actual store, it's not a code for their online store.

The pdf version of the coupon can be found at this link.

Mezco Toyz Reveals Summer Exclusive: Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Glow In The Dark Variant

June 2013 - New York - As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives: The Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Glow-In-The-Dark Variant figure.

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.