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Archive: July 16, 2008 to July 23, 2008

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 7/16/2008]

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Kidrobot: The Simpsons Mini-Figures

http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/images/simpsonslogo.gifIn August 2008, Kidrobot will be releasing a series of vinyl mini-figures based on the Simpsons.


[Updated 7/16/2008]

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July 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 7/16/2008]

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Yamato Launches Fantasy Figure Gallery at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato's new Fantasy Figure Gallery collection will be on display at their booth at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con.


[Updated 7/17/2008]

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18% 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 GI Joe action figures, several flavors of Transformers, Marvel Legends, and more.


[Updated 7/17/2008]

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Jury Says Bratz Drawings are Mattel's

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgHang on to your seats, folks, this should be an interesting one to watch as it winds its way through the rest of the trial and eventually the appeals process.


[Updated 7/18/2008]

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LEGO Creativity Award Winners

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGO has named the winners of their second annual LEGO Creativity Awards.


[Updated 7/18/2008]

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Diamond Select at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_dstsd1_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys has summarized their plans (booth guests, exclusive collectibles, and discussion panels) for the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/18/2008]

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MGA Responds to Jury Verdict

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0107_bratzlogo_icon.jpgMGA just wants to remind everyone that the court case isn't quite over yet.


[Updated 7/18/2008]

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Hellboy II, Harry Potter 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 prop replicas and action figures from Hellboy II, Harry Potter mini-busts, and more.


[Updated 7/18/2008]

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Mattel: Comic-Con Booth & Panels

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel has announced their plans for the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 7/19/2008]

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Hasbro's Marvel Q&A July 2008 (Round 2)

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


[Updated 7/22/2008]

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Todd McFarlane Update: July 21

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe July 21, 2008 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 7/22/2008]

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Sales, GI Joe, Exclusives at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com has new GI Joe action figures in stock, and is also holding a sale on GI Joe trading cards and certain 21st Century vehicles.


[Updated 7/22/2008]

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Mezco Heroes TRU Coupon

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_heroescoupon_icon.jpgA printable coupon good for Heroes action figures at Toys'R'Us stores.


[Updated 7/22/2008]

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Free Fisher-Price GeoTrax & Planet Heroes DVDs

http://www.toymania.com/logos/mattelbrands.jpgFisher-Price is offering a free DVD featuring three episodes of GeoTrax and two others with an episode of Planet Heroes; you can sign up online.


[Updated 7/22/2008]

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Four Horsemen at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/columns/profiles/images/4horsemenicon.gifThe Four Horsemen have summarized their Comic-Con availability for their fans.


[Updated 7/22/2008]

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Hasbro Reports Q2 2008 Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro has reported their Second Quarter 2008 financial results, with a boost due to the sales of Star Wars toys.


[Updated 7/22/2008]

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Clone Wars, Quarter Scale Darth Maul 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 Clone Wars action figures, several flavors of Transformers, Halo statues, and more.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Night of the Living Dead Toys Delayed

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifEMCE Toys has announced a delay in their MEGO-style Night of the Living Dead action figures.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Comic Book Cover Portfolio No. 3: The DC Universe by Brian Bolland

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a new portfolio of comic book cover art, this time featuring Brian Bolland.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Women of the DC Universe: Series 2: Shazam! Mary Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_dcd_mary_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new mini-bust in their series of collectibles based on the Women of the DC Universe.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Catwoman 1:2 Scale Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_dcd_cwbust_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new half-scale bust of a Batman character.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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JLA Classified: Classic Series 1 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_dcd_jla1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new series of action figures based on the art of Ed McGuinness: The Flash, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Batman Black & White Statue: The Joker: Jim Lee

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_dcd_joker_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a new statue in their Batman Black & White series, but this time the statue is not Batman!


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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The Sandman (Absolute Edition) 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0708_dcd_sandman_icon.jpgDC Direct has added the Sandman to their lineup of 1:6 scale figures.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Watchmen Movie: The Comedian's Guns and Dog Tags Display Set Prop Replica

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a new prop replica based on the upcoming Watchmen movie.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Watchmen Movie: Owl Ship Scale Replica

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a new prop replica based on the upcoming Watchmen movie.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Watchmen Movie: Nite Owl (Modern) Bust

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a new mini-bust based on the upcoming Watchmen movie.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Watchmen Movie: Silk Spectre (Modern) Bust

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a new mini-bust based on the upcoming Watchmen movie.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Watchmen Movie: Rorschach Grappling Gun and Mask Prop Replica Set

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a new prop replica set based on the upcoming Watchmen movie.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Watchmen Movie: Rorschach 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgDC Direct has announced a new 1:6 figure based on the upcoming Watchmen movie.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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Contest: Darth Vader Oversize VCD

http://www.toymania.com/contest/images/0708_vader_icon.jpgRTM is hosting a contest for a Darth Vader Oversize VCD from Sideshow Collectibles - enter by July 28th.


[Updated 7/23/2008]

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