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Archive: January 15, 2008 to January 22, 2008

Todd McFarlane Update: January 14

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe January 14, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 1/15/2008]

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Dollar Store Wrestler Figures Recalled

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_aarecall_icon.jpgA.A. of America is recalling wrestling action figures sold at dollar stores and discount stores due to lead paint.


[Updated 1/15/2008]

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Gentle Giant Launches Horror Site

http://www.toymania.com/features/images/gglogoicon.gifGentle Giant Ltd. has launched a new web site devoted to their horror film product lines.


[Updated 1/15/2008]

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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 1/16/2008]

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Spotlight: DC Universe Action Figures Series One

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/mattdcucs1icon.jpgRTM explores the first series of DC Universe action figures.


[Updated 1/16/2008]

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FANtastic Exclusive 2007 Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1207_ram_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen again answer the burning question of "what's going on with Ramathorr and the variant action figures???"


[Updated 1/17/2008]

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Transformers, GI Joe, Batman Dark Knight 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, Star Wars statues and busts, Batman: the Dark Knight toys, and more.


[Updated 1/17/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of January 14

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 1/17/2008]

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Official Blog for BEA, NYCC, and NYAF Announced

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgLance Fensterman has re-launched the blog which will serve as the official blog of BookExpo America, the New York Comic Con, and the New York Anime Festival.


[Updated 1/17/2008]

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T-shirts, Star Trek Retro, Stikfas at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, such as Stikfas action figure sets, retro Star Trek action figures, superhero t-shirts, and more.


[Updated 1/17/2008]

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WizKids: Spot the Plot Promo

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has announced a promotion for the Pirates of the Cursed Seas: Rise of the Fiends PocketModel game in which you can receive a special edition glow in the dark ship piece for the game.


[Updated 1/18/2008]

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NYCC: Guest of Honor Bryan Hitch

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe 2008 New York Comic Con has added Bryan Hitch to its list of Guests of Honor.


[Updated 1/18/2008]

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New York Anime Festival Store Online

http://www.toymania.com/logos/nyanime.jpgThe New York Anime Festival has launched an online store filled with goodies such as plush toys of the mascot, sake sets, t-shirts, and calendars.


[Updated 1/18/2008]

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AVP Requiem, SW Classics Busts 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 an AVP Requiem Hot Toys Diorama, Star Wars Classics busts, Legendary Scale busts of Thor and a Ringwraith, and more.


[Updated 1/18/2008]

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January 2008 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to three questions about their Star Wars product lines.


[Updated 1/18/2008]

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Hasbro: Cloverfield Monster Pre-Order

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbroToyShop.com is taking pre-orders for the 14-inch action figure version of the monster from the Cloverfield film.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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Architecture of the Imagination: The Lure of the LEGO Brick

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_bluelego_icon.jpgA new exhibit featuring LEGO bricks is opening at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center on March 2, 2008.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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Don't Taz Me Bro Action Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_taze_icon.jpgHerobuilders.com starts off their 2008 action figure releases with an interesting choice.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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2-Part FANtastic Exclusive Voting Round

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_fanex_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen's next round of voting in the 2008 FANtastic Exclusive project has two parts: articulation for the Scarabus action figure and the material for his cape.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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Comic Book Cover Portfolio No. 2: The Justice Cover Collection

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_dcd_justice1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new cover art portfolio set which features the art of Alex Ross.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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Sandman & Death 20th Anniversary Bookends

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_dcd_book_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new set of porcelain bookends based on characters from the Sandman comic books.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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JLA Build-A-Scene Statue: Part 2

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_dcd_build_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a second piece in their statue series in which the pieces combine to create a large diorama.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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Batman Black & White Statue: George P�rez

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_dcd_perez_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced another statue in their ongoing series of Batman depicted in a black and white monochromatic color scheme.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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Women of the DC Universe: Series 2: Catwoman Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_dcd_cw_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new bust in their second series based on the female characters from DC Comics.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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DC Direct All Star Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0108_dcd_allstar1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a series of action figures based on the "All Star" comic titles. This round includes Batman, Batgirl, Superman, and Super Lois.


[Updated 1/22/2008]

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