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Archive: August 2, 1010 to August 13, 2010

CustomCon 26 Day One

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0610_customcon26logo.jpgThe first day of CustomCon 26 is now online.


[Updated 8/02/2010]

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The Great Khan Qee by Jon-Paul Kaiser

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_qeejpk1_icon.jpgToy2R lets loose with details about the Great Khan Qee from the sixth series of the Qee Designer Collection.


[Updated 8/03/2010]

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Star Wars Fans Unite to Beat Leukemia

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_swan1.jpgThe night before the Star Wars Celebration convention kicks off, there will be a Star Wars Trivia Night in Clermont, Florida, to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central Florida.


[Updated 8/03/2010]

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2.5" Designer Collection - Sticky Surprise!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_qeesticker_icon.jpgToy2R has included "QEE DIY" stickers (blank stickers shaped like Qee figures) in with their sixth series of the Qee Designer Collection.


[Updated 8/03/2010]

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CustomCon 26 Day Two

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0610_customcon26logo.jpgThe second day of CustomCon 26 is now online.


[Updated 8/03/2010]

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JonPaul Kaiser's 5 Inch Samurai Pumpkin Qee

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_pumpkin_icon.jpgToy2R is launching a new series of 5-inch Qee figures with JonPaul Kaiser's Samurai Pumpkin Qee.


[Updated 8/04/2010]

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CustomCon 26 Day Three

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0610_customcon26logo.jpgThe third day of CustomCon 26 is now online.


[Updated 8/04/2010]

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Build-A-Droid Galactic Swap Meet

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_droid_icon.jpgHasbro is hosting a swap meet for you to exchange "Build-A-Droid" action figure parts at the Star Wars Celebration V convention.


[Updated 8/05/2010]

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DC Direct Unveiled at Comic-Con

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dcd_logo.jpgA summary of new DC Direct items announced at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International.


[Updated 8/05/2010]

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CustomCon 26 Day Four

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0610_customcon26logo.jpgThe fourth day of CustomCon 26 is now online.


[Updated 8/05/2010]

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10 Percent 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 oodles of San Diego Comic-Con exclusives, such as from NECA, Mattel, Mezco, Diamond's Minimates, and more.


[Updated 8/06/2010]

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Toy Recalls for Week of August 2

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgHere's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.


[Updated 8/06/2010]

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CustomCon 26 Day Five

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0610_customcon26logo.jpgThe fifth day of CustomCon 26 is now online.


[Updated 8/06/2010]

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Parents Protest Marvel Happy Meal Toys

http://www.toymania.com/logos/mcds_logo.jpgThe Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has begun a letter-writing campaign to protest several of the Marvel character toys in the McDonald's Happy Meals.


[Updated 8/10/2010]

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Star Wars Celebration Radio on Sirius XM

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sw-rpg_tn.jpgSirius XM is launching a short-term radio channel during the Star Wars Celebration convention.


[Updated 8/10/2010]

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Galactus Dark Variant Preorder at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has now listed the variant version of the 19-inch Galactus action figure for pre-order.


[Updated 8/11/2010]

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MEGA Brands: Dragon Universe

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifMEGA is launching a new buildable world featuring dragons.


[Updated 8/11/2010]

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Michael Jackson, Darth Talon, SDCC Exclusives, 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 oodles of San Diego Comic-Con exclusives, the Hot Toys Michael Jackson "Bad" figure, the Star Wars Darth Talon premium format figure, and more.


[Updated 8/12/2010]

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Lost: Official Show Auction & Exhibit

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifOn August 21 & 22, there will be an auction and exhibit featuring items from the LOST television series.


[Updated 8/12/2010]

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MEGA Brands Reports Q2 2010 Financial Results

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megabloks_logo_tn.gifMEGA Brands, makers of Mega Bloks, is reporting increased sales in the second quarter of 2010, compared to the same time period in 2009.


[Updated 8/12/2010]

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Nov. 20 & 21: Chicago Toy and Game Fair

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe 2010 Chicago Toy and Game Fair will be held on November 21 and 22 at Navy Pier.


[Updated 8/12/2010]

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Toy Recalls for Week of August 9

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgHere's a quick summary of what toys and child-related items have been recalled in the past week or so.


[Updated 8/12/2010]

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Iron Maiden, Iron Man Mark IV Bust, Tonner Dolls at Urban-Collector

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/ucNewspost-Iconwee.gifOnline retailer Urban-Collector has a variety of new arrivals in stock and available for pre-ordering, including the Iron Maiden action figure, the Hot Toys Iron Man Mark IV bust, several new Tonner dolls, and more.


[Updated 8/13/2010]

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Domo 7 Inch Qees from Toy2R and Dark Horse

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_domoqee1_icon.jpgToy2R and Dark Horse are teaming up to bring you more Domo Qee goodness - this time there are four flavors of 7-inch Domo Qee figures.


[Updated 8/13/2010]

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JonPaul Kaiser's 8" Zombie Pirate Qee

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_qeezombie_icon.jpgToy2R is releasing a zombie pirate Qee in their 8-inch Artist Qee series.


[Updated 8/13/2010]

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Frank Cho Red Sonja Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_sonja1_icon.jpgDynamite Entertainment is releasing a statue based on the cover of Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #1.


[Updated 8/13/2010]

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Junior Club Groninger Museum Qee Bear

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_qeejr_icon.jpgToy2R and the Groninger Museum Junior Club are releasing a 2.5-inch Qee bear figure designed by the winner of a Qee DIY competition.


[Updated 8/13/2010]

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Custom Bart and Homer Simpson Qees

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0810_simpsonsqee1_icon.jpgToy2R has shared new customized 10-inch Bart and Homer Simpson Qee figures.


[Updated 8/13/2010]

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