Medicom Toy Company of Japan will be producing a Blair Witch Project set of figures in their soon-to-be release line of Kubrick figures. Just what are Kubricks? Think similar to the small figures found in a certain popular building-block system.

[Updated 3/06/2000]

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Rumpus Toys Looking To Make It's Mark Online

Rumpus Toys is looking to use the internet to publicize it's characters and toy properties, as well as create a buzz about the fledgling company itself. The company is creating animated content, utilizing Flash technology, that will be available through it's website - where you can also purchase their toys.

[Updated 3/06/2000]

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Tiger Electronics Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Hasbro's Tiger Electronics division has appointed Brian Goldner, head of Bandai's North American Toy Division, as Chief Operating Officer, Senior Executive Vice President of Tiger effective March 18.

[Updated 3/06/2000]

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Haystack Toys Announces Appointment of Executive Team

Haystack Toys, the innovative new toy company that runs the Great American Toy Hunt we told you about last year, has announced the appointment of a Vice President of Marketing and Preliminary Design and a Vice President of Sourcing in preparation for bringing the company's first toyline to market later this year.

[Updated 3/06/2000]

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Hasbro Financial Outlook Deemed Negative

Moody's Investor Services,
the leading provider of independent credit ratings, research and financial information to the capital markets, has changed Hasbro's financial rating outlook to negative. Read on to find out why.

[Updated 3/07/2000]

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JAKKS Pacific Inc. Signs Licensing Agreements With Leading FMX Riders

JAKKS Pacific, perhaps best known for their popular World Wrestling Federation action figures, has announced they will be releasing a line of motorcross bikes and action figures of leading freestyle motorcross (FMX) riders in the Spring of 2000.

[Updated 3/07/2000]

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Oh, Thank Heaven For 7-11 and Toys

Nothing beats an ice-cold Slurpee on a hot summer day - but now you can pick up a variety of toys at the same time. 7-11, purveyor of that perennial favorite - Slurpee - is expanding the toys in carries with a Toy Works section in each store.

[Updated 3/07/2000]

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DC Direct: Updated Images of Upcoming DC Figures

RTM has received some clearer images of several of the upcoming action figures coming this year from DC Direct, including great shots of the Deluxe Shazam! Action Figure set featuring the original Captain Marvel and Billy Batson. Come take a look!

[Updated 3/08/2000]

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Some Hints At This Year's Marvel Histroy Previews Exclusives

Raving Toy Maniac has learned the names of the upcoming Marvel History assortments planned for release, exclusively through Previews, later this year that should help Marvel fans starving for new Marvel action figures.

[Updated 3/08/2000]

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JAKKS Pacific Announces New Yamaha License

JAKKS Pacific Inc. has announced that it has signed a deal with Yamaha to design and manufacture, under its Road Champs MXS brand, collectible miniature plastic and die-cast replicas of Yamaha's motorcycles, motocross/supercross playsets, and motocross/supercross accessories.

[Updated 3/08/2000]

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Marvel CEO Says Licensing Revenue Could Triple

With overall comic book sales still sluggish, comic book publishers rely on licensing revenue to generate profits for the company. Marvel Comics has been especially hard hit in recent years, but things are beginning to turn around for the company with high hopes pinned on this year's X-Men movie and next year's Spider-Man film.

[Updated 3/09/2000]

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The RTM Spotlight Shines On Gundam

Bandai's new Gundam figure sets have been causing quite a stir and they aren't even in wide release yet. If you have seen these figures already, we are about to make you want them more. And if you haven't seen them yet, get ready to open your wallet because you are sure to want these amazing combination model kit action figures.

[Updated 3/09/2000]

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Stan Lee Launches Online Venture. Is This The Future of Action Figures?

In the past toys have been made from every aspect of media, from comic strips and comic books to television and movies. As more and more content is being developed for entertainment based web-sites will we begin to see such online content tapped as the next hot toy licenses? It's already begun.

[Updated 3/09/2000]

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Finally...Pokemon Has Come Back To Burger King

That's right, the incredibly popular Pokemon promotion is returning to Burger King (sans Pokeballs) this month to tie in with the impending video release of Pokemon: The First Movie.

[Updated 3/10/2000]

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Crikey! It's N2 Toys Crocodile Hunter Toys Close Up!

It's a crocodile's world and we just live in it. At least, it will seem that way this fall when N2 Toys releases their highly touted Crocodile Hunter toy line. This extensive line captures the charm and adventure of the hit Animal Planet series. Come take a gander.

[Updated 3/10/2000]

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Heads Up! Tom Hanks and Steven Segal Found In Asia

Tom Hanks' and Steven Segal's heads are rolling in Asia. The head originally planned for the cancelled Saving Private Ryan 12" figure, and a Steven Segal head - both for 12" figures - have been spotted in China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

[Updated 3/10/2000]

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Batman's Alfred Finally Getting The Figure Treatment

You read that right, Bat-fans. For the first time ever, Hasbro will be producing an action figure of the world's best known butler (excuse me, Gentleman's Gentleman): Alfred. Alfred will soon be featured in a store exclusive 4 pack, and we've got a nice closeup picture of the figure.

[Updated 3/13/2000]

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Mattel Stock Still Valued, But Vulnerable

It's been a bumpy few years for toy giant Mattel with financial troubles leading up to CEO Jill Barad's resignation from the company in February. While the stock value has plummeted, analysts are still seeing the company as valuable, but vulnerable to a possible takeover.

[Updated 3/13/2000]

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N2 Toys Matrix Toy Line Expands in 2000

N2 Toys has a bunch of awesome new Matrix toys to follow up their hit first series released late last year. New products are expected in stores as soon as May of this year and we've got a look at what's coming up. Do you know what the Matrix is? Come and find out!

[Updated 3/13/2000]

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First Look: New Puppet Master Images

This fall it's the battle of the dolls. Full Moon Pictures will be releasing Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys, combining two of the studios most popular properties and Full Moon Toys will be right there with cool new Puppet toys!

[Updated 3/13/2000]

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ToyFare Covers Toy Fair 2000

ToyFare #33, the magazine's annual Toy Fair issue, is ready to hit the stands on March 15th and is jam-packed full of the absolutely coolest toys shown at the recent American International Toy Fair. The staff also presents their picks for the 25 top toys of 2000.

[Updated 3/13/2000]

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