RTM has been telling folks, since well before Toy Fair, to keep their eyes peeled for the Four Horsemen, a quartet of toy designers - formerly from McFarlane Toys - who are destined to make a big splash on the action figure scene. The trumpet has finally sounded, and the Horsemen are here!

[Updated 5/17/2000]

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Marvel and Artisan Form Joint Venture To Bring Heroes To Life

While not directly toy-related, the news of Marvel and Artisan Entertainment's new joint venture should be of interest to collectors. As future Marvel based projects are developed for film, t.v., and even the Internet the likelihood of Marvel's grand return to toy store shelves grows.

[Updated 5/17/2000]

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Mattel Inc. Appoints Robert Eckert New CEO

The ongoing Mattel saga continues with the appointing of Robert Eckert, formerly of Kraft Foods, as the company's new CEO, replacing Jill Barad who departed the company last February.

[Updated 5/17/2000]

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Cartoon Books Releases More Info On New Bone Figures

Folks who really, really, really like Bone (and they're many!) will be excited to hear the latest news from Cartoon Books about their upcoming Bone action figures coming later this year!

[Updated 5/17/2000]

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Tower Records To Have Krofft Figures, Full Moon Toys and Moore!

When you want music, Tower Records is the place to go. But, the store offers much more than just music in in the last decade has become a true one-stop shop for all things pop culture. Now, they're taking on the world of action figures offering a bunch of super-cool figures, and exclusives. We've got the scoop for you right here.

[Updated 5/17/2000]

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Toy E-Commerce World Continues Shakedown

The wild frontier of e-commerce continues to claim casualties from it's pioneers, especially in the highly competitive world of toy e-tailing.

[Updated 5/18/2000]

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ToyFare Exclusive: Radioactive Homer To Be Offered This July

ToyFare continues their proud tradition of cool exclusive action figures with the July offering of Radioactive Homer from Playmates hot Simpsons line. Now you can relive the great nuclear disasters in the comfort of your own home.

[Updated 5/18/2000]

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Marvel Continues To Reinvigorate Itself; Partners With TRU for X-Men

A few years back, folks were speculating on the imminent demise of Marvel Comics, once the 800-pound gorilla of the comics world. The company has plans how to attract new readership including a presence at Toys R Us stores.

[Updated 5/18/2000]

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McFarlane Toys' Rob Zombie Figure In Stores Soon

McFarlane Toy's Rob Zombie is on it's way to store shelves. We've got a look at this ultra-creepy, ultra-cool action figure of the famous rocker.

[Updated 5/18/2000]

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9" Golden Age Batman and Robin Figures Available Now!

Hasbrocollectors.com has the Golden Age Batman and Robin 9" action figures available for order now. So, grab your credit card and click on over to bring home a piece of the Golden Age of DC Comics.

[Updated 5/18/2000]

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Harry Potter Movie Release Set; Let The Merchandising Begin!

Warner Bros. has set the release date for their upcoming Harry Potter movie for November 16, 2001. With the release of the latest book in the series this summer, and leading up to the movie next year, you can expect to be deluged with Harry merchandise.

[Updated 5/19/2000]

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Check Out What's New at Hotwheels.com

The crew at Mattel's online division have been working hard revamping the Hotwheels.com website, making it the one-stop source for all-things Hot Wheels. If you're a die-cast collector then you need look no further than Hotwheels.com.

[Updated 5/19/2000]

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Interact Live With Max Steel Tonight at KidsWB.com!

KidsWB.com will be hosting the first-ever real-time animated Internet broadcast tonight. Powered by Rotor, you will have the opportunity to interact with KidsWB star Max Steel. Read on for all the details.

[Updated 5/19/2000]

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Bandai's Digimon Digi-kids Action Figures Revealed

Digimon continues to surpass expectations with both the animated series, and the merchandise proving to be a big hit. Bandai will be adding the kids from the series to their 2.5" Action Feature figure collection and we've got a first look at the new figures right here.

[Updated 5/19/2000]

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Bandai's Deluxe Gundam Wing Action Figures Unveiled

Can't get enough Gundam? Well, fear not Gundamaniacs! Bandai is preparing a virtual Gundam invasion that could hit stores as soon as July! Joining the Mobile Suits in Action 4.5" action figures we previewed for you recently, are a line of Deluxe Mobile Suit action figures. These guys rock!

[Updated 5/19/2000]

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Homies PVC Figurines Causing A Stir Again

When artist David Gonzales first created and released his Homies figurines, they got the attention of a lot of people. Kids, who thought they were cool and adults, who were disturbed by the alleged gang-themed overtones.

[Updated 5/22/2000]

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Toysmart.com Ceases Operation

The e-tailing war has claimed another casuality in Disney-owened Toysmart.com. The online toy store has ceased operations as of Friday, when a last-minute investment broke down.

[Updated 5/22/2000]

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KB Toys to Share JLA Line With Previews

That's right JLA fans! You'll now be able to get the latest JLA action figures from the comfort of your local comic book retailer. Beginning with the June issue of Previews, Diamond will be offering both Waves 3 and 4 of the popular toyline.

[Updated 5/22/2000]

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Warlands Figures Coming This Summer!

D-Boy and Dreamwave Productions will be releasing their very cool line of action figures based on Pat Lee's Warlands comic, published by Image Comics. D-Boy has released updated information regarding the figures, including exclusives and a look at the blister card artwork.

[Updated 5/23/2000]

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Hasbro's Titan A.E. Figures and Vehicles in Stores Now!

Titan A.E. will hit theaters on June 16th, but you can find the toys on shelves now. Most sightings are currently coming in from Wal-Mart stores, but the line should be everywhere very soon.

[Updated 5/23/2000]

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JAKKS Pacific To Purchase Pen and Market Company

JAKKS Pacific will be purchasing Pentech International, bringing the pen and marker manufacturer in as part of JAKK's Flying Colours division.

[Updated 5/23/2000]

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