rtm logo


rtm logo
Raving Toy Maniac home page
Toy news and pictures
The Toy Buzz Forum
Toy feature articles
Toy Columns
Toy Archives
Customizing action figures
Toy resources
Toy web links
Buy / Sell / Trade Forum
toy shows and events
Chat room
RTMemo - free email newsletter
Site Map
Contact the staff of the Raving Toy Maniac
Privacy information

rtmnewseum_header.gif - 5082 Bytes
Archive: June 1, 2008 to June 13, 2008

Transformers, Daimos, Indiana Jones at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Indiana Jones goodies, several flavors of Transformers, Cool Girls, and more.


[Updated 6/01/2008]

Click Here For Story

Buzz Lightyear Toy in Space

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifA 12-inch Buzz Lightyear action figure was launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-124.


[Updated 6/01/2008]

Click Here For Story

ORESKABAND at Wizard World Chicago

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wwchi.jpgORESKABAND, a J-Pop band from Japan, will be performing at the 2008 Wizard World Chicago convention on June 27th.


[Updated 6/02/2008]

Click Here For Story

Indiana Jones, Dracula, Tarzan, Buffy at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has a variety of new toys and collectibles in stock and available for pre-order, including Indiana Jones action figures and desk accessories, a Dracula diorama, Buffy the Vampire Slayer tarot cards, and more. They have also updated their clearance section.


[Updated 6/02/2008]

Click Here For Story

TANDEM TWIN Animal Girls: Dog Annerose

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato's next limited edition Tandem Twin figure is available now in their online store.


[Updated 6/02/2008]

Click Here For Story

June 2008 Mattel Q&A (Round 1)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgAnswers from Mattel to several questions about their toy product lines.


[Updated 6/03/2008]

Click Here For Story

Dark Crystal, Marvel Mighty Muggs, BSG at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/urbancollector.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Marvel Mighty Muggs, Dark Crystal statues, Battlestar Galactica action figures, and more.


[Updated 6/03/2008]

Click Here For Story

DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 6/04/2008]

Click Here For Story

June 2008 Hasbro GI Joe Q&A

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to five questions about their GI Joe product lines.


[Updated 6/04/2008]

Click Here For Story

15% Off Sale at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Marvel Legends action figures, several flavors of Transformers, DC Universe Fighting figures, and more.


[Updated 6/05/2008]

Click Here For Story

FANtastic Exclusive Chalice of Guudenuph

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_chalice1_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen have announced their Store Horsemen exclusive variant pink elephant from the 2007 FANtastic Exclusive project.


[Updated 6/05/2008]

Click Here For Story

Todd McFarlane Update: June 5

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe June 5, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 6/05/2008]

Click Here For Story

Toy Recalls for Week of June 2

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThere have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.


[Updated 6/05/2008]

Click Here For Story

Warner Bros. at Licensing Expo

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wb_logo.jpgWarner Bros. Consumer Products has released a summary of some of their key licensing partners for upcoming movies and animated shows.


[Updated 6/05/2008]

Click Here For Story

Futurama, Alien 400% Kubrick, Dr. Who at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, such as Futurama action figures, Dark Knight t-shirts, the Alien Original 400% Kubrick and more.


[Updated 6/05/2008]

Click Here For Story

June 2008 Hasbro Star Wars Q&A (Part One)

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifAnswers from Hasbro to three questions about their Star Wars product lines.


[Updated 6/07/2008]

Click Here For Story

FANtastic Exclusive Shield of Draumm Shipping Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_hippo1_icon.jpgWhat's going on with the Hippo? Find out in this news update.


[Updated 6/07/2008]

Click Here For Story

DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 6/11/2008]

Click Here For Story

DC Barbie, Gremlins, Heroes, Batman B&W, JLA 3 at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/urbancollector.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including DC Direct action figures, a Batman Black & White statue, the Black Canary Barbie doll, Heroes action figures, and more.


[Updated 6/11/2008]

Click Here For Story

June 11: Buy DC Minimates Day

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1007_dcd_mm_icon.jpgDC MiniMates Wave Eight are due in comic book stores on June 11 - there's a fan-organized promotion to let DC Direct know that collectors want more DC MiniMates.


[Updated 6/11/2008]

Click Here For Story

Image Comics Founders at Wizard World Chicago

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wwchi.jpgSix of the seven founders of Image Comics (no Jim Lee) will be attending a two-hour discussion panel at the 2008 Wizard World Chicago convention.


[Updated 6/11/2008]

Click Here For Story

June 21: The Chalice of Guudenuph

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0608_chalice1_icon.jpgThe Four Horsemen will be taking online orders for The Chalice of Guudenuph (the pink elephant!) starting June 21st.


[Updated 6/11/2008]

Click Here For Story

Red Hulk, 100 Item Sale at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including an exclusive Marvel Select Red Hulk action figure, several flavors of Transformers, and more.


[Updated 6/11/2008]

Click Here For Story

Toy Recalls for Week of June 9

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThere have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.


[Updated 6/13/2008]

Click Here For Story

Sweepstakes in Toy Wishes Magazine

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toywishes2000_tn.gifThe Toy Wishes Spring 2008 issue has several toy-related contests to enter.


[Updated 6/13/2008]

Click Here For Story




In Association with Amazon.com Big Bad Toy Store - click for more information





All images, format, content, and design are copyright © 1994-2013 Raving Toy Maniac. No part of these pages may be reproduced without express written consent of the Raving Toy Maniac. Licensed character names and images are copyright © their respective companies.