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Archive: January 1, 2008 to January 12, 2008

Todd McFarlane Update: December 31

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe December 31, 2007 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 1/01/2008]

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Sideshow Announces Jurassic Park

http://www.toymania.com/logos/sideshowcoll_logo.jpgOn New Year's Day, Sideshow Collectibles announced a new licenses - Jurassic Park.


[Updated 1/01/2008]

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Contests, CS Moore at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, and is also launching a series of monthly contests for their newsletter subscribers.


[Updated 1/04/2008]

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Hasbro to Acquire Cranium

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro has announced plans to acquire game company Cranium, Inc.


[Updated 1/05/2008]

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Build-A-Bear Seeks Star in Training

http://www.toymania.com/logos/buildbear_logo.jpgThe Build-A-Bear Workshop has a new sweepstakes, with the top prize being a trip to Los Angeles to attend the screening of "Alice Upside Down."


[Updated 1/05/2008]

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DC Universe, Macross, Cars at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DC Universe action figures, Cars 2-packs, and more.


[Updated 1/05/2008]

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SOTA Toys Teams Up With Sabretooth Games

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_sota1_icon.jpgSOTA Toys will be including a Sabretooth Games Street Fighter game card with each of their Street Fighter: Revolutions action figures.


[Updated 1/06/2008]

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Playmates Toys Spins Off from Playmates Holdings

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/playmatesnews_tn.jpgPlaymates Toys will now be listed as a separate company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.


[Updated 1/06/2008]

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WowWee Unveils 2008 Product Line

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_wow1_icon.jpgWowWee has unveiled its 2008 products at the Consumer Electronics Show.


[Updated 1/06/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: January 7

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe January 7, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 1/07/2008]

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DC's January ZudaComics Entries

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dclogo2005plain.jpgDC Comics has announced the ten entries in the first ZudaComics.com contest of 2008. (Readers get to vote for the winner.)


[Updated 1/07/2008]

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Battlestar Galactica Scar Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_afxscar_icon.jpgAction Figure Xpress is carrying another exclusive Battlestar Galactica item from Diamond Select.


[Updated 1/07/2008]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 1/08/2008]

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Silence of the Lambs Minimates

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_silence1_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys has announced a four-pack of Minimates based on Silence of the Lambs.


[Updated 1/10/2008]

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Darth Vader & Yoda in Soulcalibur IV

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_namco1_icon.jpgStar Wars characters invade the Soulcalibur video games! Soulcalibur IV for PlayStation 3 will feature Darth Vader, while the Xbox 360 version will feature Yoda.


[Updated 1/10/2008]

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Mezco: Heroes Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_heroes1_icon.jpgMezco's first batch of Heroes action figures includes Peter, Mohinder, Hiro, Claire, and Sylar.


[Updated 1/10/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of January 7

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThere have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.


[Updated 1/10/2008]

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Clearance Sale at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron, Marvel Superhero Squad sets, Indiana Jones statues, tons of Star Wars items, and more.


[Updated 1/11/2008]

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McFarlane at NHL All-Star Weekend

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgTodd McFarlane will be appearing at the Atlanta NHL All-Star Weekend, January 26 and 27, along with an exclusive Marian Hossa action figure.


[Updated 1/11/2008]

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Star Wars PocketModels Order 66

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has announced a new release in their Star Wars PocketModel trading card game.


[Updated 1/12/2008]

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Dark Crystal, Doctor Who at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Dark Crystal and Doctor Who busts and statues. Their Janary 2008 giveaway is for a Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Obi-Wan vs. Anakin Diorama.


[Updated 1/12/2008]

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