RTM is proud to present a first look at the blister card designs for the first series of Aztech Toyz' Silent Screamers action figures, featuring artwork by Alex Ross and a first look at Series 2.

[Updated 5/24/2000]

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TinToys.com: Your One-Stop Shop For Vintage Styled Toys

Tin toys evoke a certain sense of nostalgia for days gone by, when the world of toys was a much simpler place. A new webstore, TinToys.com, is a haven for the tin toy collector.

[Updated 5/24/2000]

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Toy-Site and Trendmasters Revamp Their Web Presence

In the wild frontier of the Internet, change is necessary to keep things fresh and keep folks coming back. Two popular toy companies, Toy-Site and Trendmasters, have both overhauled their corporate sites making them more informative and interactive.

[Updated 5/24/2000]

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It's Official: Avengers Series 3 R.I.P.

Fans looking forward to the third series of Toy Biz's Avengers action figures, featuring Thor and Iron Man, will be saddened to learn of the demise of the line. Series 3, along with the Quinjet playset and Deluxe Evil Ultron shown at Toy Fair, have been canceled.

[Updated 5/25/2000]

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Are Crayons Laced With Asbestos?

Could a popular child's craft toy contain cancer causing agents? That's the allegation from a U.S. consumer watchdog group.

[Updated 5/25/2000]

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Dragonball Z Bolsters Irwin Toys' Bottom Line

Irwin Toys experienced a very good year last year, especially compared to the year prior when they operated at a loss. This year looks to be even better for the company with it's all new Dragonball Z and Sailor Moon products.

[Updated 5/25/2000]

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Next Planet Over Acquired By eHobbies

Next Planet Over, a popular online source for comics, action figures and pop culture doo-dads, has been acquired by eHobbies.com.

[Updated 5/26/2000]

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Chicken Run Toys In Stores Now; Movie To Open Early in NYC and LA

Chicken Run, a decidedly low-tech animated film in this age of computer generated dazzlement, is set to open 2 days ahead of it's national release in New York and Los Angelese. The toys, by Playmates Toys, are in stores now.

[Updated 5/26/2000]

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Action Figures In The Movies: The Specials

The X-Men won't be the only superhero team in the movies this year, as they'll be joined on the Silver Screen later this year by The Specials. This oddball second rate superteam is about to make the big time - as action figures!

[Updated 5/26/2000]

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Make It Happen: Vote For a 2001 Star Wars Action Figure Now

Hasbro is conducting a poll at their Star Wars website to allow fans to pick a character that they want to see become an action figure in 2001. Find out where to cast your vote, and make your choice count!

[Updated 5/26/2000]

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RTM Friday Feature: Spotlight on 12" Blade from Full Moon Toys

This weeks feature spotlights the mega-creepy coolness that is the 12" Puppet Master: Blade action figure from Full Moon Toys. Click on over to our Features section to find out why.

[Updated 5/26/2000]

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New Mattel CEO Gets 5.3 Million Pay in 2000

Considering the outlandish severance package received by exiting Mattel CEO Jill Barad last February, the toy industry has been watching for word of new CEO Robert Eckert's salary.

[Updated 5/30/2000]

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The Second Coming of TMNT and Reboot

Two venerable properties - both with rabid followings - are looking to make it big on the comeback trail in the not-too-distant future: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Reboot. Read on to find out what's in store.

[Updated 5/30/2000]

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Dark Horse's Bettie Page Action Figure In Stores This Week

Bettie Page, the latest in Dark Horse Comics line of quality action figures, which has featured such notable comics characters as Ghost, Martha Washington and The Flaming Carrot, will be arriving in comic book stores this week.

[Updated 5/30/2000]

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TRU X-Men Famous Covers 2 Packs Revealed

We announced the new Toys R Us exclusive Famous Covers 2 packs, based on the X-Men movie, a few weeks back. At the time we were only able to show you images of the packaging...but now we are happy to present the figures themselves.

[Updated 5/31/2000]

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RTM CONTEST: Win Cool Palisades Stuff!

That's right, True Believer! You've got a chance to win awesome Final Fantasy VIII and Tekken 3 action figures from Palisades Marketing and RTM. It's quick! It's easy! It'll make you the envy of all!

[Updated 5/31/2000]

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Kaiyodo To Unleash More Wolfwood From Trigun Series

Kaiyodo of Japan's ultra-cool Vash the Stampede action figure, from the Trigun anime, is about to get some company in the form of Wolfwood.

[Updated 5/31/2000]

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