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Archive: August 16, 2005 to August 18, 2005

Todd McFarlane Update: Aug 15

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe August 15, 2005 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 8/16/2005]

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Jazwares Update: Megaman, Arcade Games

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_mega1_icon.jpgJazwares has released new images of their upcoming Megaman action figures and retro rotocast figures, along with news of their new classic arcade games.


[Updated 8/16/2005]

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SW, Xevoz at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars, Xevoz, and GI Joe action figures.


[Updated 8/16/2005]

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TF Bumblebee Statue Finds New Home

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_palbee_icon.jpgPalisades Toys announces that their Transformers Bumblebee mini-statue, originally an exclusive to the 2005 OTFCC Botcon, has found a new home at NonStopToys.


[Updated 8/16/2005]

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DC Direct Arrivals Update

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcdirect_logo_tn.gifAn update on which DC Direct products are shipping in the coming weeks.


[Updated 8/16/2005]

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Images of ML11 Variants & ML12 X-23

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_mlegends1_icon.jpgNew images from Toy Biz of their variant action figures in Marvel Legends Series 11 and the X-23 action figure from Marvel Legends Series 12.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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TOKYOPOP: Takuhai #2 in October

http://www.toymania.com/logos/tokyopop_logo.jpgTOKYOPOP will be releasing the second issue of Takuhai, their free quarterly manga magazine, in October 2005.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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Central Park's October Anime

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_venuswars_icon.jpgIn October 2005, Central Park Media is re-releasing several anime titles on DVD with lower prices, including Strange Love, the Venus Wars, Battle Skipper, Maetel Legend, and Art of Fighting.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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16-inch Tyler Wentworth Fashion Doll

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_tyler1_icon.jpgThe Tonner Doll Company, Inc., has teamed with FAO Schwarz for several exclusive versions of their 16-inch Tyler Wentworth fashion dolls.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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JAKKS Pacific WWE Figure Images

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_wwe_ad1_icon.jpgJAKKS Pacific announces several new WWE action figures: Ruthless Aggression Series 15.5 and 16.5, Adrenaline 2-pack Series 14, and Classic Superstars 14" Ring Giants.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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Rocketmen: Axis of Evil Releases

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wizkids_logo.jpgWizKids announces the release of their newest constructible strategy game, Rocketmen: Axis of Evil.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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Kaijuice Invades! New Music CD

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_kaijuice_icon.jpgGo Hero has released a CD with music and bonus materials to celebrate Japanese pop culture, robots, monsters, and toys.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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SW, Transformers at Big Bad Toy Store

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/bbts150x75.jpgOnline retailer BigBadToyStore.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, including Star Wars, DC Direct, and Transformers action figures.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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Hasbro Searches for Bad Dogs

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro is searching for "America's Least Obedient Dog" as part of their product launch for their latest Furreal Friend, "Scamps: My Playful Pup."


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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Dawn 15th Anniversary Trading Cards

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_dfdawn1_icon.jpgDynamic Forces announces that they are sold out of their Dawn 15th Anniversary Trading Card series. So if you want these cards and see them in stores, buy them when you see them.


[Updated 8/17/2005]

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LEGO Build the Trust Winners

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLEGO and the National Trust for Historic Preservation recently held a "Build the Trust" contest to recreate historic sites in LEGO form.


[Updated 8/18/2005]

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Maya & Miguel Toys Launch

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_maya1_icon.jpgToy Play has released several dolls and playsets based on the Maya & Miguel television series.


[Updated 8/18/2005]

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Alien Queen Signature Statue Ships

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_palqueen_icon.jpgPalisades Toys announces that the second statue in their Alien Signature series is now shipping to retailers.


[Updated 8/18/2005]

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Munny: A Do-It-Yourself Toy

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0805_munny1_icon.jpgIn November 2005, Kidrobot will be releasing a do-it-yourself vinyl action figure.


[Updated 8/18/2005]

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