Archive: March 2, 2009 to March 13, 2009
February 2009 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A |
Answers from Hasbro to three questions about their Star Wars product lines. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn DVD |
BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn will be released direct-to-DVD in Fall 2009. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Enterbay Figures, Storm Shadow, Dutch 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 many new action figures from Enterbay, a 12-inch Storm Shadow action figure, the Hot Toys Dutch figure from Predator, and more. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Todd McFarlane Update: March 2 |
The March 2, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Spectacular Spider-Man Happy Meals |
McDonald's restaurants are offering Spider-Man toys in their Happy Meals through March 26th, 2009. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Star Wars: Top Toy License of 2008 |
Star Wars was the top toy license of 2008, with US retail sales of over $450 million. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Hasbro Extends Marvel Through 2017 |
Hasbro and Marvel have extended their licensing agreement through 2017, with Hasbro also gaining a few more toy and game rights. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Coraline, Watchmen, Twilight, Lando at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of Watchmen movie items, Coraline movie items, Twilight movie items, a 12-inch Lando Calrissian action figure, and more. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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TIA 2009 Toy of the Year Awards |
The Toy Industry Association has announced the 2009 "Toy of the Year" awards. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Mattel Signs James Cameron's Avatar |
Mattel will be the master toy licensee for the James Cameron film Avatar. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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The LEGO Group will begin releasing Disney-themed construction sets in 2010 - starting with Cars, Toy Story, and Prince of Persia. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Toys For Tots Literacy Program |
March is National March into Literacy Month, with the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation raising funds to help children get access to books. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Rock Rocket: Online LEGO Power Miners Game |
The LEGO Power Miners web site has a new online game featuring rock monsters. [Updated 3/02/2009]
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Gentle Giant Collection of the Month |
If you collect Gentle Giant items and would like to try for free stuff, here's a new place to do it. [Updated 3/03/2009]
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Clone Wars Jabba The Hutt Battle Pack |
Hasbro is clarifying that the Star Wars Clone Wars Jabba The Hutt Battle Pack will not come with the Weequay action figure. [Updated 3/03/2009]
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TRU-Exclusive Watchmen Rorschach Figure |
Toys'R'Us is carrying an exclusive version of the Rorschach action figure from Watchmen. [Updated 3/04/2009]
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March 15: Kinokuniya's Anime Day |
The New York Anime Festival is a partner in the Kinokuniya's Anime Day on March 15th. [Updated 3/04/2009]
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Marvel Select Iron Cap, Graphic Novels at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including an exclusive Marvel Select action figure, graphic novels, Transformers, and more. [Updated 3/06/2009]
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Toy Recalls for Week of March 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 3/07/2009]
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TRU-Exclusive Rorschach Figure Image |
Toys'R'Us is carrying an exclusive version of the Rorschach action figure from Watchmen. [Updated 3/07/2009]
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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 3/07/2009]
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Aliens/Predator Super Deformed Figures, Bowen 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 many new busts and statues from Bowen, Aliens/Predator Super Deformed figures, graphic novels, and more. [Updated 3/10/2009]
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The 2009 JOElanta convention will be held on May 17th at the Marriott Century Center in Atlanta, Georgia. [Updated 3/10/2009]
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2009 Monopoly National Championship Tournament |
The 2009 Monopoly National Championship Tournament will be held on April 15th. [Updated 3/10/2009]
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Watchmen Kubrick & Bearbrick, GI Joe Mighty Muggs at Urban-Collector |
Online retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including tons of Watchmen movie items, GI Joe Mighty Muggs, Marvel Mighty Muggs, the Hot Toys Joker 1/6 Scale Figure, and more. [Updated 3/10/2009]
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Todd McFarlane Update: March 10 |
The March 10, 2009 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys. [Updated 3/11/2009]
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Funko has announced two new Star Wars Wacky Wobblers: Admiral Ackbar and Emperor Palpatine. [Updated 3/12/2009]
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Goth Cheshire Cat Vinyl Toy |
Span of Sunset is releasing a new color theme for their Cheshire Cat vinyl toy. [Updated 3/12/2009]
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Funko has announced two new Marvel Wacky Wobblers: Dr. Doom and Red Skull. [Updated 3/12/2009]
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DC Universe Series 9 Images |
Mattel has shared a few images of the DC Universe Series 9 action figures (the Chemo Collect and Connect wave), along with an update on a few other things. [Updated 3/12/2009]
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Toy Recalls for Week of March 9 |
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 3/13/2009]
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Diamond Select Star Trek Q&A |
Diamond Select has released a new batch of questions and answers, but this time it is all about Star Trek. [Updated 3/13/2009]
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