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Archive: August 8, 2006 to August 15, 2006

Leia, Spider-Man, Highlander, Balrog 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 the Princess Leia as Boushh action figure, a Symbiote Spider-Man maquette, the medieval Highlander box set, and the Epic Scale Balrog.


[Updated 8/08/2006]

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Gen Con Expands Video Game Focus

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifGen Con has announced plans to add expanded video game offerings at their conventions.


[Updated 8/08/2006]

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Yamato SIF: Sonsaku Hakufu

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato has added a new 1/7 scale figure to their Story! Image! Figure! EX: IKKITOUSEN series... as a side note for curious or lonely collectors, Sonsaku Hakufu has an interesting choice of materials used.


[Updated 8/08/2006]

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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 8/08/2006]

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Wizard World Chicago Sets Attendance Records

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wwc.jpgWizard World is reporting record attendance numbers for the Chicago convention - more than 58,000 people visited the convention over three and a half days. (This also lists the 13th Annual Wizard World Fan Award Winners.)


[Updated 8/08/2006]

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Balrog, FFX, Danger Room at Corner Store Comics

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/af_csc_balrog125.gifOnline retailer Corner Store Comics has several new action figures in stock, and others available for pre-ordering, including the Epic Scale Balrog from NECA, Final Fantasy X figures, the X-Men Danger Room Stacking Statue Set, the DC Direct Superman Through the Ages figure set, and more.


[Updated 8/09/2006]

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Stan Lee at 2007 New York Comic Con

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe New York Comic Con has announced that Stan Lee will be appearing as a Guest of Honor at their 2007 convention, February 23 to 25.


[Updated 8/09/2006]

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Spencer Gifts Recalls Novelty Lamps

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgSpencer Gifts has recalled ElectroPlasma Lamps due to a fire hazard.


[Updated 8/09/2006]

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SW, Revoltech, Cool Girl Catwoman 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 Star Wars Titaniums, Revoltech figures, the Cool Girl Catwoman, Gundam figures and kits, Nintendo Dotgraphics, and the Epic Scale Balrog.


[Updated 8/09/2006]

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Build-A-Bear: WWF Snow Leopard

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_leopard_icon.jpgBuild-A-Bear Workshop has announced Snow Leopard, a new plush in their World Wildlife Fund series.


[Updated 8/09/2006]

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Lynda Carter Wonder Woman Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_lynda1_icon.jpgDC Direct has announced a 13.5-inch statue of Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman from the television series.


[Updated 8/10/2006]

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Star Trek, FFX, B&W Batman 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 Star Trek "Picard as Locutus" action figure, the Steve Rude Batman statue from the Black and White series, Final Fantasy X action figures, and the Superman Through the Ages box set from DC Direct.


[Updated 8/10/2006]

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WizKids Pirates to Go Online

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids and Sony Online Entertainment will be developing an online version of the Pirates Constructible Strategy Game.


[Updated 8/11/2006]

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Dynamic Forces: Signed Marvel Comics

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_dfmarvel1_icon.jpgDynamic Forces announces their signed editions of Marvel Comics titles and Dynamite Entertainment titles which will be available in October 2006.


[Updated 8/11/2006]

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Hasbro Relaxes George Lucas Mail-in Offer

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro has modified their Star Wars Galactic Hunt mail-in offer to make it easier for collectors to obtain the George Lucas action figure.


[Updated 8/11/2006]

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Funskool GI Joe, Microman at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com is having a sale of Funskool GI Joe action figures and GI Joe comic books, and also has new Microman action figures and 1:32 Forces of Valor models in stock.


[Updated 8/11/2006]

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Moore Studio: Dark Ivory Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifThe CS Moore Studio will be releasing a statue of Dark Ivory, a creation of Joseph Michael Linsner and Eva Hopkins.


[Updated 8/11/2006]

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Todd McFarlane Update: August 14

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe August 14, 2006 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 8/14/2006]

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All 5 Star Trek Captains in One Video Game

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifStar Trek: Legacy will feature the voice talent of all five of the actors who have played captains in Star Trek television shows: William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Scott Bakula, Avery Brooks, and Kate Mulgrew.


[Updated 8/14/2006]

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Voltron, Macross, ML Giant Man 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 Masterpiece Voltron set, cases of the Marvel Legends Giant Man series, the 1/100 Macross transformable figures, DC Direct action figures, and more.


[Updated 8/15/2006]

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Mike Elliott Joins WizKids R&D

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids has announced the addition of Mike Elliott, formerly of Wizards of the Coast, to their research and development team.


[Updated 8/15/2006]

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CPSC Back-to-School Safety Reminders

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a reminder list for parents sending children back to school this Fall.


[Updated 8/15/2006]

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Buffy & Angel Prop Replica Jewelry

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifGenki Wear has acquired the rights to create prop replica jewelry based on the Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel television shows.


[Updated 8/15/2006]

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RAH Superman, Star Wars at Action-HQ.com

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/AHQemblem.gifAction-HQ.com has many new action figures and related toys in stock, including many new Star Wars, Transformers, RAH Superman, and more.


[Updated 8/15/2006]

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Darkness on the Throne Statue

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0806_darkness1_icon.jpgSOTA Toys is releasing an 18-inch statue of Darkness seated on his throne.


[Updated 8/15/2006]

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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 8/15/2006]

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Darkness, Leia, Spider-Man 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 the Princess Leia as Boushh action figure, a Symbiote Spider-Man maquette, the medieval Highlander box set, and the Darkness on Throne statue. They have also added many new items to their clearance section.


[Updated 8/15/2006]

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