Archive: February 3, 2009 to February 11, 2009
| Watchmen, Darkwing Duck, Jason Vorhees at Urban-Collector |
 Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including a new Jason action figure from the Friday the 13th film franchise, statues from many licenses, an action figure from Twilight, and more.
[Updated 2/03/2009]
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| 2010: Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo |
 Reed Exhibitions, the people behind the New York Comic Con, will be launching a similar show in Chicago in 2010. The Chicago show will be an April show and the New York Comic Con will move to the Fall.
[Updated 2/03/2009]
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| Todd McFarlane Update: Feb 2 |
 The February 2, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.
[Updated 2/03/2009]
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| MillionairePlayboy.com Gets a New Design |
 The guys over at MillionairePlayboy.com have spiffied things up, with a new look and easier navigation.
[Updated 2/03/2009]
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| DC Direct Arrivals Update |
 An update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.
[Updated 2/03/2009]
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| CS Moore: Puppeteer Torso Statue Contest |
The CS Moore Studio has launched a new contest - the prize is a Puppeteer Torso Statue.
[Updated 2/03/2009]
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| Hasbro Signs Sid the Science Kid |
 Hasbro has signed a four-year deal to create toys and games based on the "Sid the Science Kid" preschool television show.
[Updated 2/04/2009]
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| February 2009 Mattel Q&A (Round One) |
 Answers from Mattel to several questions about their toy product lines.
[Updated 2/04/2009]
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| Mattel Reports 2008 Financial Results |
Mattel has reported their Fourth Quarter 2008 and Full-Year 2008 financial results.
[Updated 2/04/2009]
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| Freedom Ops Network Action Figures |
 Freedom Ops Network is a new batch of action figures based on U.S. Special Forces.
[Updated 2/04/2009]
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 Funko is launching a new genre of Wacky Wobblers - the Nodniks.
[Updated 2/04/2009]
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| Mattel: Ghostbusters Action Figures |
Mattel plans to release two sizes of Ghostbusters action figures: 12-inch figures and 6-inch figures.
[Updated 2/05/2009]
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| For Nintendo DS: LEGO Battles |
 A new LEGO video game will be available for Nintendo DS in summer 2009.
[Updated 2/05/2009]
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| LEGO Castle Adventure Exhibit |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the first of 12 hosts to the LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit.
[Updated 2/05/2009]
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 The Pet Rocks fad from the 1970s will return in 2009, this time with characters and shapes.
[Updated 2/05/2009]
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| Toy Recalls for Week of Feb 2 |
 There have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.
[Updated 2/05/2009]
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 Diamond Select has released a February 2009 edition of their E-Spectrum newsletter.
[Updated 2/05/2009]
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| Post Your Area Reports on Twitter |
We've set up a special Twitter account for posting area reports about new toys.
[Updated 2/05/2009]
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| Contest: Thor Legendary Scale Bust |
 RTM is hosting a contest for a Thor Legendary Scale Bust from Sideshow Collectibles - enter by February 18th.
[Updated 2/06/2009]
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| X-23, Red Sonja, Angel, BSG, Hellboy at Alter Ego Comics |
 Online retailer Alter Ego Comics has a variety of new toys and collectibles in stock and available for pre-order, including the X-23 Comiquette, a statue of Red Sonja, an Angel statue from Bowen, Battlestar Galactica action figures, and more.
[Updated 2/06/2009]
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| CPSC Issues Lead Limits Guidance |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has "issued guidance" to help people better understand the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
[Updated 2/07/2009]
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| CPSC Issues Phthalates Guidance |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has "issued guidance" to help people better understand the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
[Updated 2/07/2009]
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| GI Joe, Transformers, Gear of War at Big Bad Toy Store |
 Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including GI Joe Hall of Heroes action figures, a diorama from the upcoming Terminator film, and more.
[Updated 2/07/2009]
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| Todd McFarlane Update: Feb 9 |
The February 9, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.
[Updated 2/10/2009]
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| Hasbro Reports 2008 Financial Results |
Hasbro has reported their Fourth Quarter 2008 and Full-Year 2008 financial results.
[Updated 2/10/2009]
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| Hot Toys Predator, Buffy, Lara Croft, New Gods at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including New Gods action figures, the Hot Toys Predator 1:6 action figures, a Buffy maquette, Laura Croft Tonner dolls, and more.
[Updated 2/10/2009]
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| MEGA Brands: Battle Strikers |
 MEGA Brands is launching battling tops with magnets.
[Updated 2/10/2009]
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| Chaotic Toys Coming from Spin Master |
 Spin Master has signed the master toy license for the Chaotic property: expect to see action figures and other toys in late 2009.
[Updated 2/10/2009]
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| Clearance Sale at YouBuyNow.com |
 Online retailer YouBuyNow.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, such as the Watchmen movie merchandise, the Marvel Select Iron Man Stealth action figure, New Gods action figures from DC Direct, and more.
[Updated 2/10/2009]
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| Jason Prototypes in Museum of the Moving Image |
 Mezco Toyz has donated two Friday the 13th Jason prototype action figures to the Museum of the Moving Image.
[Updated 2/10/2009]
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| DC Direct Arrivals Update |
An update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.
[Updated 2/10/2009]
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| LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago's Red Carpet Contest |
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago is having a contest for younger LEGO fans.
[Updated 2/11/2009]
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| CustomCon 22 Reminder: Enter by March 9 |
 CustomCon 22 will be held from April 6 to 10, 2009, with an entry deadline of March 9.
[Updated 2/11/2009]
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| Contest: Jason Vorhees Action Figure |
 RTM is hosting a contest for a Jason Vorhees action figure from Mezco Toyz - enter by February 18th.
[Updated 2/11/2009]
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