Raving Toy Maniac

Along with SyFy’s Collection Intervention there is another show this fall that may appeal to toy collectors, Toy Hunter. While Collection Intervention (my look at the first episode here) changes the collections from show to show, Toy Hunter is about one and only one thing – toys.

The show is on the Travel Channel and highlights trips to parts of the US with Jordan Hembrough while he looks for toys to sell in his business. He is a large toy dealer and runs Hollywood Heroes, based in New Jersey. If you wondered how he gets his leads, you can find it on their website where you can contact him to buy your collection. He uses these trips to find things he can sell for a profit. Each show is a half hour and he usually sees 2 or 3 people per show and each show has a bunch of smaller deals and one big deal.

New Distributor Twentieth Century Fox Unveils DreamWorks Animation's Release Slate Through 2016

GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2012 -- New distributor Twentieth Century Fox today unveiled DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s feature film release slate for 2013 to 2016, which includes twelve CG animated films in four years – a major industry first.

The following DreamWorks Animation films will be distributed by Fox: The Croods for March 22, 2013, Turbo for July 19, 2013 and Mr. Peabody & Sherman for November 1, 2013; Me and My Shadow for March 14, 2014, How to Train Your Dragon 2 for June 20, 2014 and Happy Smekday! for November 26, 2014; The Penguins of Madagascar for March 27, 2015, Trolls (working title) for June 5, 2015, B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations for November 6, 2015 and Mumbai Musical (working title) for December 19, 2015; Kung Fu Panda 3 for March 18, 2016 and How to Train Your Dragon 3 for June 18, 2016.

September 10, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - a few cool new listings to mention today:

Calibre's large scale Transformer statues are now up for preorder. Each piece is limited to only 500 - Prime is available at $1399.99 and Bumblebee is $1199.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=527&category=8935

Assassin's Creed III - Connor 8" Vinyl Figure - distributed exclusively by BBTS in the USA
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SYC10028&mode=re...

Another big list of Japanese Exclusives
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10527

BURGER KING® Restaurants Join as Global QSR Partner for "The Jungle Book" TV Series and upcoming Feature Film Promotion

HYDERABAD, India, September 10, 2012 -- DQ Entertainment International (DQE) the global entertainment production and distribution company, producer and global rights owner of "The Jungle Book" - new 3D CGI animated TV series along with SMC Entertainment Group, Inc. (SMC) - rights owner for North America is pleased to announce a deal with Burger King Worldwide (BKW) - for a promotional partnership. It is announced by DQE and SMC that the global Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) - promotion will begin in Summer 2013.

Participating BURGER KING® restaurants in select countries will launch an integrated marketing campaign highlighted by in-restaurant merchandising and promotional - themed toys featuring 'The Jungle Book' at more than 12,000 locations worldwide. The Jungle Book promotion is based on The Jungle Book TV series - seasons 1 and 2, and The Jungle Book Feature Film that is currently being produced by DQE.

September 2012 - Funko has announced a batch of new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer items!

The Rudolph, Misfit Elephant, and Bumbles plushies should be available now.

The Pop! Holiday vinyl figures should be available September 20, and include the Misfit Elephant, Yukon Cornelius, Hermey the Elf, Rudolph, Santa, and Bumbles.

September 2012 - Funko has announced two new Year Without a Santa Claus POP! Vinyl figures - the Heat Miser and the Snow Miser. They should be available on September 20.

September 2012 - Funko has announced a new POP! Vinyl product, the 3D "Mini Pop! Head" Holiday Bookmark. The bookmarks are six inches long and should be available on October 11.

The first two bookmarks are Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Elf on the Shelf.

September 2012 - Funko has announced a new Buddy the Elf POP! Vinyl figure, based on the Will Ferrell character in The Elf. Buddy should be available November 29th, and we might even see an image of the actual figure beforehand.

September 2012 - Funko has announced a few new Edward Scissorhands items, available in October:

- Pop! Movies: Edward Scissorhands vinyl figure
- Edward Scissorhands Plushies
- Edward Scissorhands Wacky Wobbler

September 2012 - The Tim Bruckner Shop Releases New Bust of Edgar Allan Poe

"Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,
In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore.
Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;
But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door -
Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door -
Perched, and sat, and nothing more."

- Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven

Has your bust of Pallas seen better days? Tired of brazen blackbirds perching willy-nilly on your priceless antiques? Well fret not! With this new original resin model kit by Tim Bruckner, troublesome ravens are a thing of the past. Titled "Boo!", this unpainted 11.5" bust depicts famous author Edgar Allan Poe mouthing the word "Boo!" It won't fail to frighten off the most courageous of crows, and possibly even an aggressive orangutan. Assembles easily! Paint optional!

Order your copy at http://www.timbrucknershop.com!