rtm logo


rtm logo
Raving Toy Maniac home page
Toy news and pictures
The Toy Buzz Forum
Toy feature articles
Toy Columns
Toy Archives
Customizing action figures
Toy resources
Toy web links
Buy / Sell / Trade Forum
toy shows and events
Chat room
RTMemo - free email newsletter
Site Map
Contact the staff of the Raving Toy Maniac
Privacy information

rtmnewseum_header.gif - 5082 Bytes
Archive: January 12, 2004 to January 15, 2004

New Arrivals at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items in stock.


[Updated 1/12/2004]

Click Here For Story

Toy Biz: Lord of the Rings

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toybizlogo3.jpgToy Biz announces their plans for the Lord of the Rings product line for 2004, including action figures from all three films.


[Updated 1/12/2004]

Click Here For Story

LEGO: Dora the Explorer Sets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGO Company forms partnership with Nickelodeon to produce constructible "Dora the Explorer" preschool toys.


[Updated 1/12/2004]

Click Here For Story

JOE-LANTA 2004: March 27 & 28

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_joelanta_icon.jpgThe annual JOE-LANTA show in Atlanta, Georgia, will be held on March 27th and 28th, and will include a film festival in addition to the traditional custom figure and diorama contests.


[Updated 1/12/2004]

Click Here For Story

Bandai's Line-up for Toy Fair 2004

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifBandai Shakes Up the Toy Aisles and Announces Its Extensive Line-up for 2004 Toy Fair - Bandai America Inc. Starts New Year with Major New Licensing Agreements, Successful Fan Favorites and Entry into Collectible Card Game Category.


[Updated 1/12/2004]

Click Here For Story

Hiroxion's Images from FX 2004

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifPictures from the FX 2004 show: Lord of the Rings and Armies of Middle Earth, Hellboy movie action figures, and Spawn.


[Updated 1/12/2004]

Click Here For Story

Giant-Size X-Men MiniMates on 1/14

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_giantxmen2_icon.jpgThe Giant-Size X-Men MiniMates box set will ship to comic book stores from Diamond Select Toys on January 14, 2004.


[Updated 1/12/2004]

Click Here For Story

Sideshow Update: Van Helsing, Faith

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/sideshowlogosm.jpgSideshow has unveiled preview images of two anticipated 12-inch action figures.


[Updated 1/12/2004]

Click Here For Story

TOKYOPOP Signs Hasbro for Rave Master

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/newhasbro_tn.gifTOKYOPOP Inc. awards Hasbro the master toy license for Rave Master, an anime series to be seen on the Cartoon Network.


[Updated 1/13/2004]

Click Here For Story

Imperial Toy Corp Fined by CPSC

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifCalifornia Company To Pay $200,000 Civil Penalty For Importing and Selling Illegal Children's Toys.


[Updated 1/13/2004]

Click Here For Story

DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcdirect_logo_tn.gifAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 1/13/2004]

Click Here For Story

Create Your Own Super Hero Contest

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dclogonew_tn.jpgDC Comics, Cartoon Network And Kids WB! Team For The "Create Your Own Super Hero Promotion."


[Updated 1/13/2004]

Click Here For Story

KB Toys Files for Bankruptcy

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kbtoys_tn.gifKB Toys, Inc. files for Chapter 11 Reorganization, citing a need to address challenges faces by price wars.


[Updated 1/14/2004]

Click Here For Story

DF: Signed DC Comics for March

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dfnewlogo.jpgDynamic Forces has several signed versions of DC Comics titles which will be shipping in March 2004.


[Updated 1/14/2004]

Click Here For Story

TMNT Trading Card Game

http://www.toymania.com/logos/upperdeck_logo.jpgUpper Deck Entertainment Raises Shell with New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trading Card Game.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story

Palisades Car Flags & Window Clings

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pal_logo_2002.gifPalisades Toys launches a new product category: car flags and window clings with the Transformers and GI Joe logos.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story

SubCultures Exclusive Rex Ganon

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_rexganon_icon.jpgThe Indestructible Rex Ganon is an exclusive action figure available through Millionaire Playboy as part of the SubCultures Art of the Action Figure exhibit.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story

DF Wizard Authentic for March

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dfnewlogo.jpgDynamic Forces is offering several Wizard Authentic items to be available in March 2004, including the Dreadstar Hardcover.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story

Central Park's March Anime

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_arcadegamer_icon.jpgCentral Park Media set to release Arcade Gamer Fubuki, Birdy The Mighty: Double Trouble, Cyber City: Time Bomb and Zero Woman: Dangerous Game on DVD in March.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story

Alan: Dragon Models WWII US Sniper

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_dm_alan_icon.jpgDragon Models announces a new 12-inch action figure of a WWII American soldier.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story

Central Park's April Manga

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_comicparty_icon.jpgCPM Press set to release Comic Party Book 1 - Party Time!, Treasure Hunter Book 1 and Dark Angel Book 2 in April.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story

Dragon Models WWII Limited Editions

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0104_dm_rommel_icon.jpgDragon Models announces two new 12-inch WWII action figures which will be limited editions of just 1000 figures each: Erwin Rommel and a British 8th Army Desert Rat Tanker.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story

Lilo & Stitch Toys at McDonald's

http://www.toymania.com/logos/mcds_logo.jpgMcDonald's Happy Meals include Play-Doh toys based on Disney's Lilo & Stitch: the Series until February 5, 2004.


[Updated 1/15/2004]

Click Here For Story




In Association with Amazon.com Big Bad Toy Store - click for more information





All images, format, content, and design are copyright © 1994-2013 Raving Toy Maniac. No part of these pages may be reproduced without express written consent of the Raving Toy Maniac. Licensed character names and images are copyright © their respective companies.