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Amazon.com to Offer Exclusive Walking Dead Minimates 4-Pack

Thu, 2012-12-06 21:46 — News

Amazon.com to Offer Exclusive Walking Dead Minimates 4-Pack

December 2012 - The first series of Walking Dead Minimates has been selling out in stores on both sides of the Atlantic, leading to a worldwide zombie shortage! In order to alleviate this shortage, Diamond Select Toys and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer an exclusive four-pack of Minimates, taken straight from the hit comic book series by Robert Kirkman. The set includes two new zombies, a Roamer and a Lurker, plus all-new versions of Michonne (with angry expression) and Rick Grimes (in prison garb, with battle damage). Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation, and features interchangeable and removable parts. The set also includes Rick's shotgun and pistol and Michonne's sword, and will be available on http://Amazon.com in mid-December.

DST On Sale December 5: Marvel Minimates, Munsters Vehicles and Star Trek Retro

Thu, 2012-12-06 21:42 — News

In Stores this Week: Marvel Minimates, Munsters Vehicles and Star Trek Retro!

December 5, 2012 - The holidays are fast approaching, and you can check off a couple more people on your shopping list by heading to your local comic shop for New Toy Day! In addition to case assortments of their Marvel Select Storm action figure, Diamond Select Toys is shipping three more brand-new items to stores that would be perfect for the TV or comic geek on your list.

The Munsters Munster Koach 1:15 Electronic Vehicle

Avengers vs. X-Men Minimates Box Set at Toys'R'Us

Thu, 2012-12-06 21:36 — News

Avengers vs. X-Men: Round 2! New AvX Minimates at Toys R Us!

December 2012 - The massive Avengers vs. X-Men crossover in Marvel Comics may be over (it was a tie!), but the fallout from the conflict continues... in the form of new toys! Phoenix Killer Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch and Protector take on Phoenix Five leader Cyclops in Diamond Select's new, fan-voted Marvel Minimates AvX box set, and it's recently been spotted in Toys "R" Us stores! Each Minimate is 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation, and with plenty of interchangeable parts and accessories. And Iron Man's bulky armor has a more streamlined Iron Man underneath! Check out the packaged shots below, and look for it to show up on http://toysrus.com in the not-too-distant future!

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Toy Recalls for Week of December 3, 2012

Thu, 2012-12-06 21:29 — News

December 6, 2012 - 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.

- Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard

- Dream On Me Recalls Children's Bed Rails Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards

- Five Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC to Sue Manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners

- CPSC, NFPA and the Maryland State Fire Marshal Team Up to Prevent Holiday Decoration Fires and Injuries

GIJoeCon 2013: April 4-7 in Indianapolis

Thu, 2012-12-06 15:06 — News

G.I.JoeCon 2013 Coming to Indianapolis, Indiana April 4th - April 7th!

Fort Worth, TX - December 4th, 2012 - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro's official G.I.Joe Collectors' Convention, G.I.JoeCon, announced today that next year's convention will take place at the JW Marriott from April 4th thru April 7th in the great city of Indianapolis. You can make your hotel reservations now at http://GIJoeCon.com.

Holiday Sale, Iron Man Mark VII Revoltech, Play Arts Kai at Big Bad Toy Store

Thu, 2012-12-06 03:16 — News

December 5, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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BBTS HOLIDAY SALE
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We've aggregated all remaining sale items from the last 6 months into a giant sales list! Nearly 4000 items are priced 20% or more off list price, and over 1400 of those are priced at 50% or more off list price!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=11290

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NEW PREORDERS
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TRANSFORMERS TAKARA FALL OF CYBERTRON BLASTER, SKYWARP
Takara has just announced two new figures in the TG series, which comes from the Fall of Cybertron game. TG17 Blaster is a redeco of Soundwave, comes with Steeljaw and is listed at $64.99, while TG18 Skywarp is a redeco of Starscream and is listed at $37.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2339&category=6801

Funko's Disney 3D Pop! Bookmarks

Mon, 2012-12-03 16:45 — News

December 2012 - Funko has announced a new batch of 3D POP! Vinyl Bookmarks, this time featuring more Disney characters. The bookmarks are six inches long and should be available now.

Look for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, and Maleficent.