Raving Toy Maniac

October 18, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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PLAY ARTS KAI ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES - ALIEN LURKER, SPITTER
Two new Aliens figures are on their way. The Play Arts Kai Alien Lurker and Spitter are each currently listed at $99.99, although we are waiting on further information.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Play+Arts+Kai+Aliens

PLAY ARTS KAI ROBOCOP FIGURES
Three versions of Robocop are coming out in the Play Arts Kai line. The original Robocop from 1987 will be joined by the 2014 Robocop Versions 1.0 and 3.0, and each is listed at $89.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14174

KENNER 12" SCALE FIGURE - HOTH LUKE
Luke in Hoth Gear comes with a blaster rifle in a protective clamshell package. He is listed at $71.99, $8 off of the MSRP.

Toys"R"Us® Kicks Off Its 10th Annual Fundraising Campaign To Benefit The Marine Toys For Tots Foundation

There's #NoWishTooBig for Shaq-A-Claus, as Shaquille O'Neal Returns to Help Make Wishes Come True for Kids in Need on Christmas Morning

WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 16, 2013 -- Toys"R"Us® today announced the launch of its 10th annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Now through Sunday, December 8, consumers can spread holiday cheer to some of the 16 million children living in poverty in the United States by donating new, unwrapped toys in Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us® stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com/ToysforTots. Monetary donations will also be collected through Christmas Eve.

Shaq-A-Claus Returns to Make Wishes Come True

TRADESMART to host Todd McFarlane, McFarlane Toys Founder and Spawn Creator for In-Store Event

Littleton, Colorado, October 16, 2013 - Tradesmart is excited to announce an in store event with Grammy and Emmy award-winning producer/director, Todd McFarlane, on Saturday November 16th beginning at 2:00pm.

McFarlane gained his notoriety in the comic realm in the 1980s and 1990s with his work on Marvel's Spider-Man franchise which quickly turned into one of the most successful comics of all time. After the success of Spider-Man, McFarlane created his own comic, Spawn, which became one of the best independent comics of all time. After comic success, Spawn was turned into an Emmy award-winning animated show on HBO.

McFarlane also founded the international award-winning McFarlane Toys which is a top manufacturer of action figures including AMC's The Walking Dead, HALO 4, Assassin Creed as well as NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL action figures.

October 18, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

BBTS HALLOWEEN SALE - We've reduced pricing on over 4000 items! Check out the 100 featured sale items or dig a bit deeper for tons of great deals throughout the sales menus. This sale ends October 31st
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14160

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STAR WARS MARA JADE BISHOUJO STATUE
This 9" statue of Luke Skywalker's wife shows her in a combat suit with cloak, and she holds one hand out to use the Force while the other holds a lightsaber which can switch from Luke's original blue version to her own purple bladed lightsaber. This piece is listed at $64.99, $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT11158&mode=re...

A GAME OF THRONES FIGURE SERIES 02

October 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS DESIGNER ACTION FIGURES - SERIES 1: BY GREG CAPULLO

BATMAN AND TALON - ON SALE APRIL 2014
BATMAN - 6.75"
TALON - 6.75"

NIGHTWING AND THE RIDDLER - ON SALE MAY 2014
NIGHTWING - 6.75"
THE RIDDLER - 6.75"

Based on the designs from the best-selling artist of BATMAN, Greg Capullo, comes the first wave in an all-new Designer Series from DC Collectibles.

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

Action Figure
$24.95 US
Allocations May Occur

October 2013 - DC Collectibles - OLIVER QUEEN & DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK

Wearing the dark hood of a vigilante archer, Oliver faces off against the deadly mercenary, Deathstroke, and you're in control of the battle with this special action figure 2-pack set!

DEATHSTROKE - 6.75"
OLIVER QUEEN - 6.75"

Action Figures
$49.95 US
On Sale April 2014
Allocations May Occur

October 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY TWO-FACE ACTION FIGURE

From inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City comes Two-Face, the latest villain to add to your collection! Based on the blockbuster video game published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, developed by Rocksteady Studios and licensed by DC Entertainment.

TWO-FACE - 6.75"

$24.95 US
On Sale April 2014
Allocations May Occur

October 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER-VILLAINS: DEATHSTORM AND BIZARRO ACTION FIGURES

FROM THE PAGES OF FOREVER EVIL!

The Crime Syndicate's molecular-manipulating madman, Deathstorm, and Superman's infamous backwards-speaking bad guy, Bizarro, are the latest figures taking over your shelves.

EACH SOLD SEPARATELY
BIZARRO - 6.75"
DEATHSTORM - 7.5" (TO TOP OF FLAME)

Action Figure
$24.95 US
On Sale April 2014
Allocations May Occur

October 2013 - DC Collectibles - WONDER WOMAN: THE ART OF WAR
WONDER WOMAN BY GEORGE PÉREZ STATUE

BASED ON THE ART OF GEORGE PÉREZ
SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL

The ART OF WAR line of statues featuring the amazing Amazon Warrior continues with this stunning statue designed by legendary comic book artist George Pérez!

Limited Edition of 5200
Measures Approximately 8.5" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale April 2014
Allocations May Occur

October 13, 2013 - DC has a new contest online, The Super-Villains Big Score Sweepstakes.

There's only one prize package in this contest... but it's filled with tons of goodies! To be more specific, the official rules for the contest list the prize package as: