Raving Toy Maniac

January 2013 - Funko has announced two new Wacky Wobblers bobblehead figures, both based on John Wayne.

Expect to see these in stores near the end of April.

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - AARDMAN BATMAN AND ROBIN (CLASSIC) ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK

From Aardman, the British brains behind Wallace and Gromit, comes their own unique take on the Dynamic Duo. Though one does rarely see bats and robins together, Batman and the Boy Wonder, Robin, are inseparable. Just don't expect Robin to answer the phone.

Action Figure
$39.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - MAN OF STEEL: SUPERMAN 1:6 SCALE ICONIC STATUE

Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios, Statue measures 13.25" high x 8.5" wide x 5.75" deep.
$129.95 US
On Sale May 2013
*Allocations May Occur

Before the highly anticipated summer movie, Man of Steel, hits theaters, be sure to pick up these new definitive 1:6 scale statues from DC Collectibles.

ALSO AVAILABLE!
Man of Steel: Jor-El 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue
Man of Steel: Zod 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue
Man of Steel: Faora 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN STATUE BY MICHAEL ALLRED

DESIGNED BY MICHAEL ALLRED
SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS

Celebrated artist Mike Allred brings his distinctive style to the caped crusader with this latest statue in the Batman Black & White line! His batarang at the ready, Batman is rendered in monochromatic tones complemented by Allred's retro design. Making this statue an exciting addition to any bookshelf.

Statue measures 7" high x 6" wide x 4.25" deep.
$79.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - 1:1 SCALE GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY AND RING PROP REPLICA

The Oath of the Green Lanterns!

IN BRIGHTEST DAY, IN BLACKEST NIGHT, NO EVIL SHALL ESCAPE MY SIGHT.
LET THOSE WHO WORSHIP EVIL'S MIGHT BEWARE MY POWER, GREEN LANTERN'S LIGHT!

Now you can join the fight to protect sector 2814 with your very own Green Lantern power battery and ring! The first in an all-new line of power batteries, featuring a brand new finish, this Green Lantern power battery and ring will make a stunning addition to any desk, so recite the oath and order now!

Measuring approximately 11.5" high.
$199.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur

GameStop Announces Exclusive Skylanders Giants™ Offers

January 2013 - GameStop, the world's largest multichannel retailer of video games, has exclusive offers to further enhance your Skylanders Giants™ experience. The Scorpion Striker Battle Pack is available now for purchase at GameStop a full month before it's available at other retailers.

This new battle pack retails for $24.99 and features:

• Series 2 Zap character
• Hot Dog character
• In-game Catapult item
• Three trading cards
• Three sticker sheets with secret codes

Customers can also get one of four free Skylanders Giants Sidekick characters when they purchase $29.99 or more of Skylanders Giants characters or packs from GameStop from Jan. 16 through Jan. 31. This offer is only available at GameStop while supplies last.

With Skylanders Giants, players can take their favorite characters to new heights as ancient giants join the Skylanders in battling against a dark new threat. Customers can purchase the Scorpion Striker Battle Pack while supplies last at GameStop stores nationwide or online at http://www.GameStop.com.

January 12, 2013 - The boy's sole fast food foray in December was to Wendy's, where he scored an R-Bot Design Kit and we scored a Toys'R'Us coupon. Disclaimer: we let the coupon expire without using it and the boy hasn't played with the robot very often after it came home. At least the food was good.

It wasn't until I had been doing these round-ups for a few months that I realized how seldom we take the boy to fast food restaurants. It felt more often, but I guess it was not. That's not as eye-opening as keeping track of all your toy spending for a year, but still interesting to me.

Let's see what's out there in restaurants this month!

A quick check of the web sites for the more popular fast food restaurants reveals the following:

- McDonald's has Moshi Monsters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys in their Happy Meals, with Transformers Prime and Hello Kitty shown as the next promotions, arriving on January 25th.

January 11, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - we've just listed over 30 new preorders for cases, sets and singles of a wide variety of new Hasbro Iron Man 3 movie product. No images yet, but we expect to receive them on 1/23. There are many types of items including Marvel Legends, 3.75" figures & More

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3148&page=1

A few more cool new items just listed!

ToyWorld - TF-H01 - Hardbone transforming figure
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOW10002&mode=re...

Takara Fall of Cybertron - TG-19 Grimlock
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11646&mode=re...

Takara TG20 - Ratbat - Fall of Cybertron
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11647&mode=re...

ToyWorld TW-T02 Aurora - Gestalt Part 2

January 10, 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.

- Check Your Home for These Cold Weather-Related Products Recalled Last Summer

- Fisher-Price Recalls to Inspect Rock 'N Play Infant Sleepers Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

January 10, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - some more cool new preorders listed today:

Hasbro Transformers Prime - Beast Hunters Wave 02 & Generations Legends Wave 02
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=11682

Power Rangers Megaforce - 50 new preorders
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=342&category=9192

Cobra the Space Pirate - Max Factory Figma
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MF10336&mode=retail

Executive Replicas Statues & Busts
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Executive%20Replicas

BBTS Exclusive - Mortal Kombat Sonya Blade Statue - LE200
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SYC10012&mode=re...