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Archive: August 2, 2006 to August 7, 2006

Stargate, Marvel, Buffy, SW at Alter Ego Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/alteregobutton1.gifOnline retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including many Marvel items, Stargate SG-1 action figures, Star Wars figures and collectibles, and several Buffy props and collectibles.


[Updated 8/02/2006]

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Aug. 3-6: Wizard World Chicago

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wizchicago.gif Wizard Entertainment has summarized the festivities planned for their 10th annual Wizard World Chicago convention.


[Updated 8/02/2006]

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HeroClix X-Men Days of Future Past

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_heroclixdofp_icon.jpgIn November 2006, WizKids is releasing a multi-pack in their Marvel HeroClix series, an X-Men Days of Future Past "action pack."


[Updated 8/02/2006]

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GTA Kubricks, SDCC Exclusives 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 the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Kubrick set, the Comic-Con exclusive Storm Trooper and Freddy Dream Warrior figures, and a new shipment of the Masterpiece Voltron from Toynami.


[Updated 8/02/2006]

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First 4 Figures Rogue Trooper Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_rogue1_icon.jpgFirst 4 Figures has announced a 9-inch statue of 2000AD's Rogue Trooper.


[Updated 8/02/2006]

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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 8/02/2006]

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Jorge Garcia Helps Unveil LOST Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_lost1_icon.jpgJorge Garcia helped Todd McFarlane unveil the new LOST action figure series at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 8/02/2006]

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DC Comics at Wizard World Chicago

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dclogo2005plain.jpgDC Comics has announced their panels for the Wizard World Chicago convention, along with which staff members and freelancers will be attending the show.


[Updated 8/02/2006]

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Kurt Cobain, Cult Classics, FFX at the Outer Reaches

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/tor_banner_150x75.gifOnline retailer TheOuterReaches.com has several new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including NECA's Kurt Cobain and Cult Classics action figures, the FFX Play Arts Auron figure, DC Direct, and more.


[Updated 8/03/2006]

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Kubricks

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_candy_icon.jpgRockstar Games and Medicom have announced a box set of Kubrick figures based on the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City game. While there was a limited edition version (just 100) of this set at the 2006 San Diego Comic-Con, the regular release of this set is an edition of 3000.


[Updated 8/03/2006]

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Polly Pockets, Hummers at McDonald's

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_mchummer1_icon.jpgFrom August 4 to 31, McDonald's is offering Polly Pocket dolls and Hummer vehicle toys in their Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.


[Updated 8/03/2006]

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FFX, Hellboy Qees, Capcom vs. SNK at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has several new items in stock, with many more available for pre-ordering, including the Hellboy and Abe Sapien Qee block figures, Final Fantasy X's Auron action figure, the Star Wars Transformers Millenium Falcon, DC Direct, and more.


[Updated 8/03/2006]

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Hot Wheels Festival in Speed, Kansas

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel's festival for Hot Wheels in Speed, Kansas, drew more than 10,000 attendees.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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Legend of Zelda: Fierce Deity Link

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_zelda1_icon.jpgFirst 4 Figures has announced the first statue in their Legend of Zelda series, a Fierce Deity version of Link.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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Summer 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, and has also expanded their summer sale.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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Toy Vault's August Plush Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_tv1_icon.jpgIn August 2006, Toy Vault is releasing two new plush toys: a Gargoyle plush and a Blue Velvet Cthulhu plush.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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2006 Wizard World Chicago: DC Direct

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wwc.jpgThe 2006 Wizard World Chicago convention ran from August 3 to 6. Take a peek at four nifty new items unveiled by DC Direct during the convention.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: August 7

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe August 7, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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CREATORS' LABO: Burst Angel - Meg

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato is launching a new line of collectible PVC figures from fan favorite sculptors.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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Marvel Reports Q2 2006 Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/marvel_logo_tn.gifMarvel has reported their Second Quarter 2006 financial results, with details about upcoming film, toy, and video game projects.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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TOKYOPOP: Star Trek: The Manga

http://www.toymania.com/logos/tokyopop_logo.jpgTOKYOPOP will be releasing an anthology manga series based on the original Star Trek television series.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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DST Symbiote Spider-Man Maquette

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_dstsym_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys has announced a Symbiote Spider-Man Maquette available exclusively at the stores who attended their 2006 Diamond Select Toys Retailer Conference.


[Updated 8/07/2006]

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