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Archive: April 10, 2003 to April 15, 2003

WizKids Dominates Origins Noms

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids Collectable Miniatures Dominate Origins Award Nominations.


[Updated 4/10/2003]

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RC/Ertl Changes Name to RC2

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/racingchamp_logo.gifRacing Champions Ertl Changes Name to RC2.


[Updated 4/10/2003]

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Beyblade Rip Zone Events

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/newhasbro_tn.gifSales of Hasbro's BEYBLADE Surpasses Five Million Milestone - Hasbro and Toys "R" Us to Launch BEYBLADE Rip Zones Starting April 12th.


[Updated 4/10/2003]

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Armies of Middle Earth Exclusives for Summer Cons

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0403_summerfrodo2_icon.jpgPlay Along Toys announces a special 3-pack of their Armies of Middle Earth toys, to be sold at the summer conventions.


[Updated 4/10/2003]

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Hulk Movie Video Game

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifVivendi Universal Games Expands The Hulk Movie Experience in the Next Generation Video Game - Game Combines Popularity of Marvel Comic Book With Power of Theatrical Release to Create High-Impact Interactive Entertainment Action-Adventure.


[Updated 4/10/2003]

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Easy-Bake Allergy Alert & Recall

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/newhasbro_tn.gifEASY-BAKE Issues Allergy Alert and Recall of BAKE 'N DESIGN COOKIE SETS Due to Undeclared Peanuts and Milk Proteins.


[Updated 4/10/2003]

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KidRobot Mascot & Wizard Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0403_kidrobot1_icon.jpgKidRobot announces their first two branded action figures.


[Updated 4/11/2003]

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18" Pinhead Action Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0403_18pinhead1_icon.jpgNECA unveils the packaging for their 18-inch Pinhead action figure in their Hellraiser series.


[Updated 4/11/2003]

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Kidrobot Discussion Boards Launched

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/150x75kaws.jpgOnline retailer KidRobot.com has launched new message boards for urban vinyl action figures.


[Updated 4/11/2003]

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Richard Marcinko, Land Warrior

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0403_demodick3_icon.jpgbbi announces their third and final 12-inch action figure of Richard Marcinko.


[Updated 4/11/2003]

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Mighty Mouse Mini Maquette

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0403_tikimm_icon.jpgElectric Tiki unveils a new Teeny Weeny Mini Maquette.


[Updated 4/11/2003]

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Star Wars at Action Figure Xpress

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/afxrtmbutton.gifAction Figure Xpress has two new collectible Star Wars items in stock.


[Updated 4/11/2003]

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Spotlight: Battle of the Planets

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/botp2icon.jpgRTM looks at the second series of Battle of the Planets action figures from Diamond Select.


[Updated 4/11/2003]

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Todd McFarlane Update: April 11

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe April 11, 2003 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 4/11/2003]

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Limited Edition MicroPets Bunnies

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifTOMY Introduces the 1st Limited Edition MicroPet(TM) -- the Reigning Monarchs of Micro Entertainment -- Recently Inducted Into the Guinness Book of World Records!


[Updated 4/13/2003]

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DBZ: Legacy of Goku II

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/goku_tn.jpgThe Best-Selling Saga Continues as Atari Introduces Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II.


[Updated 4/13/2003]

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New Arrivals at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items in stock.


[Updated 4/13/2003]

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Spotlight: Muppets 3 & Mega Beaker

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/muppets3icon.jpgRTM looks at the third series of Muppets action figures from Palisades Toys as well as the first Mega Muppet figure.


[Updated 4/14/2003]

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Want to Be on TV with Your Toys?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe producers of a new television documentary are seeking vintage footage of you playing with your military toys.


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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Mail-In Exclusive Moss Man

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgNews about an exclusive version of Moss Man action figure available only through a mail-in offer.


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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Justice League at Burger King

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/roundbklogo.gifDC Comics' Justice League Characters Power Their Way Into Burger King(R) Restaurants Nationwide - Mini-Comic Books Included With Toy Represents One Of The Largest Per Custom-Comic Project Print Runs In History!


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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Magic Start Toy Recalled

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifCPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand Toys Sold Only at Wal-Mart.


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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Stan Winston's Four Horsemen

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0115_stanwinston_icon.jpgThe 3DO Company and Stan Winston Creatures Sign Toy License Agreement For the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse(TM) - Four Horsemen Action Figures to Gallop to Retail Stores This Holiday Season.


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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RTMisc: Destro & Darth Vader

http://www.toymania.com/columns/rtmisc/images/ggvaderbustbigth.jpgRTM looks at the two "bad guy" mini busts.


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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More Toy Wishes Top Ten Lists

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toywishes2000_tn.gifToy Wishes Magazine Announces Top 10 Toys for Boys & Top 10 Toys for Girls.


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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DC At Wizard World East

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dclogonew_tn.jpgDC Staff and Talent Prepare for Wizard World East.


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcdirect_logo_tn.gifAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 4/15/2003]

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