Raving Toy Maniac

August 20, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT STATUE - BATMAN
Batman is ready to toss a batarang in this new 9.5" tall statue based on the video game. It is listed at $99.99, saving you $25 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11869&mode=re...

DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS STATUES RESTOCK
A few of the more popular DC Bombshells are back up for pre-order. They include the DC Comics Bombshells Supergirl, Wonder Woman and Poison Ivy statues at $99.99 each ($25 off the MSRP. You can check the whole bunch out at the link - be sure to get your pre-orders in, as this is the last run for these pieces.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16624

BREAKING BAD 6" GUS FRING FIGURE

August 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new episode up!

Click here to check it out! This episode features Sailor Moon toys, as well as guest hosts.

August 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT BATMAN, HARLEY QUINN, ARKHAM KNIGHT AND SCARECROW ACTION FIGURES

No Batman fan's collection will be complete without these intricately sculpted action figures based on the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Knight video game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Rocksteady Studios.

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

$24.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Action Figure
Allocations May Occur

HARLEY QUINN - 6.5"
ARKHAM KNIGHT - 6.75"
BATMAN - 6.75"
SCARECROW - 6.75"

August 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL

SUPERMAN BY MOEBIUS
BASED ON THE ARTWORK OF MOEBIUS
SCULPTED BY CHRIS DAHLBERG

Legendary artist Moebius brings his unique artistic style to the Man of Steel line with this newest entry in the line of statues based on the artwork from SUPERMAN #400.

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 8.25" Tall.
$79.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur

August 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS ICONS GREEN ARROW STATUE

SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS

The Emerald Archer takes aim with this stunning statue that perfectly captures his look from DC COMICS - THE NEW 52.

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 10.5" Tall
$124.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur

August 2014 - DC Collectibles - DEATH ANKH NECKLACE

A piece of THE SANDMAN by Neil Gaiman can become yours with this replica of Death of The Endless's signature Ankh and chain. Ankh measures approximately 2" Tall and is made of solid sterling silver.

$69.95 US
On Sale February 2015
Allocations May Occur

August 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT BATMAN STATUE

SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS

Be sure to grab the latest statue of The Dark Knight based on the designs of the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Knight video game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Rocksteady Studios.

Measures Approximately 9.5" Tall
$124.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur

It's a Monster Makeover Thanks to DC Comics General Mills and DC Comics partner on limited-edition Monsters Cereals

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2014 -- Monsters Cereals are arriving on store shelves now, and this year Count Chocula™, Franken Berry™ and Boo Berry™ have a brand new look - thanks to an exciting partnership with DC Entertainment, home to DC Comics.

For the first time ever, General Mills has partnered with four DC Comics artists to redesign this year's packaging for Monsters Cereals. DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee redesigned Boo Berry, Dave Johnson gave Franken Berry a facelift, and Terry and Rachel Dodson restyled Count Chocula. The partnership stemmed from the DC Comics artists' love for Monsters Cereals and their enthusiasm for the opportunity to reinterpret the Monsters characters.

PNY Launches LEGO® USB Flash Drives in Partnership With the LEGO Group

PARSIPPANY, NJ -- (Aug 13, 2014) - PNY Technologies®, Inc. ("PNY") today announced a new brand licensing partnership with LEGO® Group to produce LEGO branded USB Flash Drives. This new line of USB Flash Drives will launch in multiple colors in both 8GB and 16GB options.

PNY's new branded LEGO USB Flash Drive was designed to appeal to LEGO toy enthusiasts of all ages. Designed in the shape of a traditional LEGO brick, this USB Flash Drive holds up to 16GB of data to easily store, share, and transport media and files. Available in red, blue, and yellow options, the LEGO USB has a capless, sliding design and an included key fob for easy attachment to any key chain. Each USB Flash Drive also comes with an additional LEGO brick in either blue or red for building fun. Both the LEGO USB and the additional LEGO brick are compatible with all LEGO brick elements/pieces, so users can combine and make their own creation.

Specifications:

• Interface: USB 2.0

Live Long and Prosper with the PREVIEWS Spock POP! Figure

(BALTIMORE, MD) - (August 7, 2014)- The universe is flipped upside down in the Mirror Mirror episode of Star Trek, featuring first officer Spock as a space pirate, now captured in time as a POP! Figure available in the August PREVIEWS catalog. Fans who remember Spock from the episode can pre-order the space pirate at their local comic book specialty shop. The figure is scheduled to release in September 2014.

In Mirror Mirror, the half human, half Vulcan Spock's transformation into a brutal space pirate changes not only his attitude but his appearance too. The Mirror Mirror Spock POP! Figure (Item Code: AUG142693, SRP: $11.99, Page 544) stands at 3 ¾" tall wearing a blue space pirate type outfit and has facial hair, showing the rugged side of Spock no one on the "real" Enterprise recognizes. This is a unique collectible for fans of the classic Star Trek series to acquire as it's one of the only times Spock wasn't portrayed as a completely emotionless officer.