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Archive: July 19, 2000 - July 26, 2000

DC Direct Makes Titanic Announcements

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcd_cyborg_tn.jpgIt's that time of the month again and DC Direct has announced their latest Titan-ic action figures: Cyborg and Raven from the classic Marv Wolfman and George Perez-era New Teen Titans. These two heroic action figures are just the tip of the DC Direct coolness being offered in the latest issue of Previews.


[Updated 7/20/2000]

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SDCC Update: Toy Biz X-Men and more!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/xmenlogosdcc2000.gifToy Biz has joined forces with the X-Men! Check out all the cool X-Men figures in store for you, straight from the San Diego Comic-Con.


[Updated 7/21/2000]

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SDCC Update: D-Boy Delivers the Goods

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/aaloksdcc2000.gifD-Boy Inc. has released a special Convention Edition Aalok from Warlands. Aalok is an exclusive offer from D-Boy Inc. to the convention goers at San Diego Comic-Con. Check out Aalok in his new threads.


[Updated 7/21/2000]

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SDCC Update: Graphitti Designs is having a Big Blast!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/graphittilogo_sdcc2000.gifYou've been waiting a long time, but soon Mike Mignola's Hellboy and others will be brought to stores in Graphitti Design's Big Blast Series 2.


[Updated 7/21/2000]

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SDCC Update: Playing Mantis

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/playingmlogo_sdcc2000.gifReady, Aim, Fire - Playing Mantis took Comic-Con by storm with their 7" Army Men. You can stage your own battles with these articulated troops. - And don't forget Jonny Quest!


[Updated 7/21/2000]

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SDCC Update: More from Toy Vault

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toyvaultlogo_sdcc2000.gifFrom Middle Earth Toys to Farscape, Toy Vault's got it all. Check out their new licenses like Monty Python and Stan Lee Media's 7th Portal.


[Updated 7/21/2000]

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SDCC Update: Bandai Continues Moving With Gundam

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandailogo_sdcc2000.gifBandai is getting ready to unleash a whole slew of Mobile Suits on the world with its tremendously popular Mobile Suits in Action line. Check out the Bandai display at SDCC and more!


[Updated 7/21/2000]

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bbi Unveils Legend of Dragoon and Soul Reaver Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bbi_soulreaver_raziel_tn.jpgVideo game and action figure enthusiasts have been anxiously awaiting a look at bbi's upcoming toylines based on Legend of Dragoon and Soul Reaver. We've got the pictures of these exciting new figures right here, right now.


[Updated 7/24/2000]

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ToyFare #37 Glows With Toy Goodness

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toyfaremag37_tn.jpgToyFare #37 is now on newstands everywhere, as well as your local comic book shop. As usual the magazine covers a cornucopia of terrific toys. Face it, true believer, you need this mag!


[Updated 7/24/2000]

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Four Horsemen Projects Revealed

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/fourhorsemenlogo_tn.jpgEver since former McFarlane Toys designers banded together as the Four Horsemen, and later signed a year-long exclusive contract with Mattel, the industry has been watching to see what projects the Horsemen would work their magic on. We've got the scoop for ya!


[Updated 7/24/2000]

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SDCC Update: Palisades Marketing Rocks The Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_palisades_tn.jpgWe've added Palisades Marketing to our coverage of the recent San Diego Con. This exciting, growing company display a ton of cool stuff you need to check out!


[Updated 7/24/2000]

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SDCC Update: Equity Marketing - Tenchi Muyo Images Added!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_equity_tn.jpgWe've updated our San Diego Comic Con coverage with images of Equity Marketing's upcoming action figures based on the Cartoon Network hit anime Tenchi Muyo.


[Updated 7/24/2000]

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Make Marvel Your Internet Service Provider

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifMarvel Comics has entered into a deal with iConnect.com, Inc. to develop a Internet Service. It's all part of Marvel's aggressive promotion of it's charcters and branding beyond the traditional comics market.


[Updated 7/25/2000]

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Silent Screamers: The Comic To Follow Up Silent Screamers Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ss_nosferatu_comic_tn.jpgYou know all about the just released Silent Screamers action figures, but did you know about the upcoming comic book coming this fall from Image Comics? We've got the details for you.


[Updated 7/25/2000]

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Living Toyz Elfquest Figures: Updated Information

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/elfquest_cutter_tn.jpgWe spoke with the folks from Living Toyz, as well as Wolfmill Entertainment and Warp Graphics, at the recent Comic Con International to find out the skinny on the upcoming Elfquest toyline.


[Updated 7/25/2000]

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SDCC Update: Moore Action Collectibles Updated

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sdcc_mac.jpgRTM continues to update our coverage of the San Diego Comic Con. We've added images of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series 2 action figures to our Moore Action Collectibles coverage that you do not want to miss.


[Updated 7/25/2000]

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Toy Biz Unveils New X-Men The Movie Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/tb_xmen3_rogue_tn.jpgX-Men has hit the mainstream in a big way with the success of the movie, and Toy Biz has plenty of X-Men toys planned to tickle the fancy of fans of the movie and comic series, too.


[Updated 7/26/2000]

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Universal Signs Deal With Lugosi Estate

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sideshow_lugosi_tn.jpgBela Lugosi as Dracula has been notoriously absent from Sideshow Toy's excellent line of Universal Monsters products. Those days may at an end thank to a new agreement between Universal and the Lugosi estate.


[Updated 7/26/2000]

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Hasbro Has High Hopes For Action Man Relaunch

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/actionman_tn.gifHasbro's new U.S. Action Man 12" figure line is starting to show up in stores, and is expected in wide release in August. The company is hoping to hit a homerun with the new line.


[Updated 7/26/2000]

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