Archive: July 6, 2006 to July 13, 2006
McDonald's Pirates of the Caribbean Toys |
From July 7 to August 3, 2006, McDonald's restaurants are offering toys based on the Pirates of the Caribbean theme park attraction in their Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals. [Updated 7/06/2006]
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"Geek Week" Video Podcast Episode 4 |
On July 10, 3rd Floor Productions will release a fourth installment of their video podcast (available for free) covering comics, toys, cosplay, and more items of interest to "geeks." [Updated 7/07/2006]
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New Locations Open in TamaTown.com |
Bandai America's TamaTown.com web site for their Tamagotchi Connection Version 3 has expanded. Bandai has also launched new (real) accessories for the virtual pet. [Updated 7/10/2006]
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Dynamic Forces: Signed Marvel Comics |
Dynamic Forces announces their signed editions of Marvel Comics titles and Dynamite Entertainment titles which will be available in September 2006. [Updated 7/10/2006]
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Electric Tiki Adds the Tick |
Electric Tiki has announced a new Classic Heroes statue, the Tick. [Updated 7/10/2006]
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Comic-Con Blood Drive Spike Figure |
For the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International, Diamond Select Toys is again donating an exclusive Spike action figure. [Updated 7/10/2006]
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Todd McFarlane Update: July 10 |
The July 10, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys. [Updated 7/10/2006]
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Aug. 6: Hot Wheels in Speed, Kansas |
On August 6, Mattel is having a Hot Wheels festival in Speed, Kansas. [Updated 7/10/2006]
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Rudolph & Santa at SDCC & WWC |
Time and Space Toys is exhibiting their original Rudolph and Santa puppets at the San Diego Comic-Con International and Wizard World Chicago conventions. [Updated 7/10/2006]
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V for Vendetta, Iron Fist, King Kong at Alter Ego Comics |
Online retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the V for Vendetta action figure, an Iron Fist statue, the 15-inch King Kong action figure, and Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 2 action figures. [Updated 7/11/2006]
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July 21: Comic-Con RTM Meeting & Dinner |
At the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International, the Raving Toy Maniac is hosting a meet-and-greet for online toy collectors, followed by an informal dinner. [Updated 7/12/2006]
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SDCC Exclusive Cuboyds Figures |
The Saizon/Stikfas booth at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International will be giving away 2,000 exclusive Cuboyds action figures. Stop by booth #5564 for a chance to win a Cuboyd in one of four colors. [Updated 7/12/2006]
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Gwin Vinyl Figures at Comic-Con |
October Toys will be debuting (and selling) series 2 of their Gwin vinyl penguin figures at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International. [Updated 7/12/2006]
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Alternators, Now Playing, Star Wars at Big Bad Toy Store |
Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Transformers of many flavors, Soul of Chogokin, Star Wars Unleashed, Cars movie figures, and 18-inch figures from NECA of Captain Jack Sparrow and Freddy Krueger. [Updated 7/12/2006]
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Monogram Signs With Marvel |
Monogram International and Marvel Entertainment have signed a deal to produce many different items based on the superhero characters of Marvel. [Updated 7/12/2006]
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Sideshow Collectibles at Comic-Con |
Sideshow Collectibles has announced that their booth at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International will be populated with many re-enactors and costumed characters in addition to their new collectible items on display. [Updated 7/13/2006]
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Marvel Legends 13, Fantastic Four at YouBuyNow.com |
Online retailer YouBuyNow.com has several new items in stock, with many more available for pre-ordering, including Marvel Legends and Fantastic Four action figures from Toy Biz, Crisis on Infinite Earths action figures from DC Direct, and Halo 2 Series 8 action figures. [Updated 7/13/2006]
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Creator Signings at Diamond's SDCC Booth |
Diamond Comics and Previews have announced their schedule of creator signings for the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International. [Updated 7/13/2006]
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CSI: Senses Game Debuts at Comic-Con |
The creator of the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation television franchise is debuting a new board game at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International. [Updated 7/13/2006]
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