Raving Toy Maniac

November 14, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is an update on some cool new items listed in the last 24 hours:

Batman Arkham City - Series 04
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11564&mode=re...

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns A Call to Arms Statue
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11569&mode=re...

Batman Black and White Statue (Sean "Cheeks" Galloway Version)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11570&mode=re...

Bandai / Tamashii Nations - GX-23 Zambot, Metal Build Gundam Exia, God Eater Burst Alisa, One Piece, Kamen Rider & More
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=11143

Headrobots Drone
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HRB10010&mode=re...

Venom Unbound - Kotobukiya Fine Arts Statue

November 2012 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY: SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES

Deadshot - 6.7" h
Nightwing - 6.65" h
Batman - 6.75" h
Talia - 6.5" h

Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, it's filled with the most murderous villains from DC Comics' Batman universe. But Batman is ready to tackle it with all-new gadgets and his greatest-and most dangerous-allies. Which is good, because he'll need all the help he can get for his journey into the darkest corners of Gotham City. Based on the blockbuster video game published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, developed by Rocksteady Studios, and licensed by DC Entertainment.

Action Figures
$22.95 US Each
On sale March 2013
*Allocations May Occur

November 2012 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: A CALL TO ARMS STATUE

Sculpted by Phil Ramirez

A RIDE TO REMEMBER!

Mounted on a horse as black as the night he defends, the Caped Crusader rallies the troops in this new statue inspired by Frank Miller's legendary work, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. This skillfully designed piece is as detailed as it is unique, so order now before it sell out!

Measuring approximately 14.5" high x 12.5" wide x 10" deep, his hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

$399.95 US
On Sale April 2013
*Allocations May Occur

November 2012 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN STATUE

BY SEAN "CHEEKS" GALLOWAY

Designed By Sean "Cheeks" Galloway
SCULPTED BY IRENE MATAR

Fan-favorite Sean "Cheeks" Galloway displays his unique artistic vision with this new statue from the Batman Black and White line of collectibles.

Using the monochromatic tones synonymous with the series, Galloway's Dark Knight is as iconic as it is unique--making this statue a must-have for Bat-fans everywhere.

Statue measures 7.75" high x 5.75" wide x 5.5" deep.

$79.95 US
On Sale March 2013
*Allocations May Occur

The Disney Store Rings Out the Year with Three Marvel Select Exclusives!

November 6, 2012 - Marvel toy collectors just got another reason to put the nearest Disney Store in their GPS. After partnering with Diamond Select Toys on four exclusive Marvel Select Avengers figures and two exclusive Amazing Spider-Man movie figures, the Disney Store has teamed up with DST yet again, to deliver three new Marvel Select figures that collectors will be dying to own!

Halloween Never Ends With New Walking Dead and Universal Monsters Toys from DST!

November 7, 2012 - Think Halloween is over? It's not over! Halloween can never die! That's why this Wednesday – a.k.a. New Toy Day – will bring four more horror-themed collectibles that the month of October could not contain! Check out what Diamond Select Toys has brought back from the grave, and then dig them up at your local comic book shop or specialty toy store!

Universal Monsters Black-and-White Legacy Series 2 Box Set

The Expendables Have Been Captured... in New Toy Packaging Photos!

November 2012 - Action movie fans have been dying to know when Diamond Select Toys will release their first series of 7-inch Expendables 2 action figures. Well, the answer is "soon"! DST just got in packaged samples of Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross (in beret-wearing and bare-headed versions), Dolph Lundgren as Gunner Jensen and Terry Crews as Hale Caesar, and they look just as great in package as they do out. Look for them to invade stores in late 2012/early 2013!

Reserve a set online or at your local comic shop – visit comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one! You can get regular DST updates on Facebook and Twitter!

Eat the Dead! The Walking Dead Silicone Tray and Gelatin Mold Coming Soon

November 2012 - Whether you love the comic book, the TV show or the taste of human flesh in your mouth, it's never been a better time to be a Walking Dead fan! The third season is a winner, and the comic book is still going strong after 100 issues, which means there's an opportunity almost every week for us to immerse ourselves in the zombie apocalypse. Luckily, Diamond Select Toys has come up with a couple of officially licensed kitchen items that will add a little something-something to that new comic book or episode.

November 2012 - Funko has announced two new items based on Psy from the Gangnam Style video - a Wacky Wobbler and a POP! Vinyl figure. Both should be available December 20th.

November 2012 - Funko has announced four Wacky Wobblers based on The Walking Dead tv series: Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and the RV Walker. All four should be shipping to stores in mid-December.