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Archive: Febuary 1, 2008 to February 9, 2008

200 Item Sale, GI Joe, Nintendo 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, and is also holding a clearance sale on 200 select items.


[Updated 2/01/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of January 28

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 2/01/2008]

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Mattel Reports 2007 Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel has reported their Fourth Quarter 2007 and Full-Year 2007 financial results.


[Updated 2/01/2008]

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TOY FRENZY! Only the Fun Survive

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifTDmonthly Magazine will be releasing a short documentary feature called "TOY FRENZY! Only the Fun Survive" based on Toy Fair 2008.


[Updated 2/01/2008]

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Bowen Contest, Predator, Dalek, Heroes 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 has also launched a series of monthly contests for their newsletter subscribers.


[Updated 2/02/2008]

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DST E-Spectrum Number 61

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select has released a February 2008 edition of their E-Spectrum newsletter.


[Updated 2/02/2008]

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January 2008 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A (Part Two)

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


[Updated 2/02/2008]

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Sideshow: Online-Only Toy Fair

http://www.toymania.com/logos/sideshow_logo.jpgSideshow Collectibles will not be exhibiting at the 2008 American Internation Toy Fair, but will be holding an online event from February 17 to 20.


[Updated 2/05/2008]

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NYCC Announces IGN.com Theater

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgNew York Comic Con is teaming with IGN.com to bring Hollywood movie studios to the convention. New Line Cinema will be previewing two summer movies at the 2008 convention.


[Updated 2/05/2008]

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Sideshow Collectibles: GI Joe

http://www.toymania.com/logos/sideshow_logo.jpgSideshow Collectibles has announced that they have signed a GI Joe license, with details about the products to come February 17 - 20, 2008.


[Updated 2/05/2008]

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Yamato's SIF EX: Oneechanbara - Aya (Blood Version)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato's online store is offering a special edition PVC statue for Valentine's Day.


[Updated 2/05/2008]

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GI Joe: First Sold This Week 1964

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/gijoe_logo_tn.gifThe U.S. Census Bureau releases a daily "Profile America" fact, and the one for February 5 is about GI Joe action figures.


[Updated 2/05/2008]

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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 2/05/2008]

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First 4 Figures: Sonic the Hedgehog

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_sonic_icon.jpgFirst 4 Figures will be producing vinyl figures and statues based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video games.


[Updated 2/05/2008]

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SOTA Toys: Ultra Cthulhu Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_sota_icon.jpgSOTA Toys has announced a 14-inch tall statue of Cthulhu.


[Updated 2/05/2008]

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Khan Star Trek Retro Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_khan_icon.jpgDiamond Select is producing an original character in their Star Trek "retro cloth figure" line - Khan from the Space Seed episode.


[Updated 2/05/2008]

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Star Trek Retro, DC Direct, Office Space 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 superman/Batman action figures, Star Trek Retro action figures, the Marvel Minimates Defenders four-pack, and more.


[Updated 2/08/2008]

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Toy Recalls for Week of February 4

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 2/08/2008]

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Madame Alexander: Ugly Betty Dolls

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifMadame Alexander is planning two dolls based on the television show Ugly Betty: an 18-inch cloth doll and an 8-inch vinyl doll.


[Updated 2/08/2008]

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Davy Jones, Stealth Iron Man 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 the Hot Toys Davy Jones, a Stealth Iron Man bust, a new Lord of the Rings diorama, and more.


[Updated 2/08/2008]

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Obi-Wan Kenobi in Clone Trooper Armor Mini Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0208_obiwan1_icon.jpgGentle Giant has announced a Star Wars mini bust of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Clone Trooper Armor, as seen in the Clone Wars series.


[Updated 2/08/2008]

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Heroes Action Figures Visit NBC Tour

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/mezrdogslogo.gifPrototypes of the upcoming Heroes action figures from Mezco Toyz will be on display at the NBC Studio Tour in New York City.


[Updated 2/09/2008]

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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, and is also holding a clearance sale on select items.


[Updated 2/09/2008]

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