Raving Toy Maniac

May 4, 2014 - Funko has announced a new contest:

Happy Star Wars Day!
May the 4th Be With You!

Funko loves Star Wars, so we decided to celebrate today by launching a giveaway!
We are giving away FOUR Star Wars Pop! Prototypes from the new Pop!: Star Wars series.
The winner will receive Pop! Prototypes of the following characters: The Emperor, Biker Scout, Bossk, and Luke Skywalker Hoth.

Prototypes are early models of Pop!'s to test their concepts. Each prototype is extremely rare! Only five are made of each character!

How do you enter?
We want to see your Star Wars pride!
Take a photo of ANYTHING Star Wars related, post the photo on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the following caption:
"May the 4th be with me to win a set of Star Wars Pop! Prototypes from @OriginalFunko #FunkoProto #Funko #StarWars"
Don't forget to tag @OriginalFunko in the photo!

The giveaway will run until the Sith Lord shuts it down on May the Sith!
(May 6th)

Good luck and May the Force Be With you!

May 4, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Spring Cleaning Sale!
Part 1: Transforming, Star Wars & GI Joe Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15560

Part 2: Marvel and DC Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15574

Part 3: Movie, TV & video Games Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15581

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TRANSFORMERS EX GOHKIN ALPHA TRION
Artstorm/Fewture are making a licensed articulated figure of Alpha Trion. It includes a display stand, alternate hands, and even an alternate head with alternate shoulder pads to make A3. He stands about 5.7" tall, includes diecast content and is listed at $124.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FEW10085&mode=re...

ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES 4" FIGURES - ALIEN BOILER, ALIEN SPITTER

May 4, 2014 - 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.

- J. Crew Recalls Baby Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard

- RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard

- Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade 700 X Pro Series Helicopter Kits, Spindle Sets Due To Injury Hazard

- FXR Factory Racing Recalls Children's Outerwear Due to Strangulation Hazard

April 29, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Spring Cleaning Sale!
Part 1: Transforming, Star Wars & GI Joe Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15560

Part 2: Marvel and DC Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15574

Part 3: Movie, TV & video Games Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15581

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NEW AND RETURNING BANDAI OFFERINGS
We have a new list of pre-orders from Bandai. Returning items include the Metal Build Freedom Gundam at $144.99, Robot Spirits Doreamon at $33.99, Saint Cloth Myth EX Libra Dohko at $89.99 and Robot Damashii L-Gaim Mark II at $56.99. New items include S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Hibiki at $48.99, S.H. Figuarts Sailor Saturn at $43.99, Saint Cloth Myth Cygnus Hyoga at $84.99 and more - check out the list for more information.

April 28, 2014 - Are you following us on Twitter? I just tweeted links to three new contests!

- Sideshow Collectibles is giving away a life-size Star Wars Darth Vader bust. Enter by May 7th.

- USA Today is giving away a batch of Batman goodies. Enter by April 30th.

- Zimbio.com is giving away a Game of Thrones White Walker action figure. Enter by May 4th.

April 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS DESIGNER ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2: BY GREG CAPULLO

THRASHER SUIT BATMAN, RED HOOD, CATWOMAN AND MR. FREEZE

Based on the designs from the fan-favorite artist of BATMAN, Greg Capullo, comes the next wave in the hit Designer Series from DC Collectibles.

MR. FREEZE - 7.25"
RED HOOD - 7.2"
THRASHER SUIT BATMAN DELUXE FIGURE - 9"
CATWOMAN - 6.5"

THRASHER SUIT BATMAN DELUXE FIGURE - $39.95 US
RED HOOD, CATWOMAN AND MR. FREEZE - $24.95 US EACH

ON SALE OCTOBER 2014

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY
Allocations May Occur

April 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN MINI STATUE (SECOND EDITION)

BASED ON THE ART OF JIM LEE

New production run with a new deco application.

$99.95 US
On Sale October 2014
Allocations May Occur

April 2014 - DC Collectibles - VERTIGO COVER GIRLS DEATH STATUE (SECOND EDITION)

New production run with a new deco application.

$99.95 US
On Sale October 2014
Allocations May Occur

April 2014 - DC Collectibles - GREEN ARROW MINI PATINA STATUE

SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER

The Emerald Archer stands at the ready atop a Star City roof in this detailed patina statue!

Measures Approximately 6.125" Tall

$99.95 US
On Sale October 2014
Allocations May Occur

April 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS ICONS: THE FLASH STATUE

SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS

The Fastest Man Alive takes a split second to pose, joining the rest of his Justice League counterparts in the DC Comics Icon statue line.

Limited Edition of 5200
Measures Approximately 10" Tall
$99.95 US
On Sale October 2014
Allocations May Occur