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Archive: August 30, 2000 - September 5, 2000

Cartoon Books Bone Figures Update!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/cb_newbone_test_tn.jpgCartoon Books has just gotten testshots back from the factory overseas for their upcoming, in-house developed line of Bone action figures. Bone fans rejoice!


[Updated 8/30/2000]

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Stark Raven Update: The Assault Begins Next Month!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/eh_starkraven_tn.jpgEndless Horizons Entertainment's Stark Raven debuts in September with a comic book series, followed in October by a full toyline. We've got the dirt on the Stark Raven story for ya...


[Updated 8/30/2000]

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KBKids.com Launches Revamped Website

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kbkids_logo_tn.jpgKBKids.com, one of the most popular online toy retail destinations, has just relaunched it's website complete with a bevy of new features.


[Updated 8/30/2000]

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Hasbro Unveils Kennedy G.I. Joe Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/has_kennedy_tn.jpgRTM first reported on Hasbro's plans to release a JFK figure in their G.I. Joe line back at Toy Fair. The company has finally unveiled an images of this long awaited figure.


[Updated 8/31/2000]

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New Devilman and Mazinger Kubrick Sets Hit Comic Shops

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kubrick_mazinger_tn.jpgMedicom Toy of Japan's latest Kubrick figure sets, based on Mazinger Z and a second set based on Devilman, have hit comic book shops all over.


[Updated 8/31/2000]

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Lego MyBot Helps Kids Learn High Tech

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgLego has announced their new MyBot product, a preschool technology toy that helps kids with creative learning.


[Updated 8/31/2000]

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CPSC Announces Recall of Kid's Riding Cars and Cycles

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/teknekcar_tn.jpgThe Consumer Product and Safety Commission announced the recall of over 600,000 children's riding cars and motorcycles.


[Updated 9/01/2000]

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Todd McFarlane Signing In San Francisco This Weekend

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgSpawn creator, and head of McFarlane Productions, Todd McFarlane will be signing autographs this weekend at the San Francisco Tri-Star Collector's Show. Also, updates on the traveling McFarlane Collection...


[Updated 9/01/2000]

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Latest House of the Dead 2 Figure Photos Unveiled

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pm_hotd2_ken_proto_tn.jpgPalisades Marketing is moving full-steam ahead on their House of the Dead 2 action figure series. The company just released images of the painted prototypes. Better keep the lights on!


[Updated 9/01/2000]

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MAC Update: New Buffy Series 2 Photos and Julie Strain Vampi

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mac_b2_buffy_figure_tn.jpgMoore Action Collectibles has sent out new images of their very highly anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure line, and the Julie Strain as Vampirella figure. Vampire action abounds!


[Updated 9/01/2000]

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RTM Friday Feature: Spotlight on Tom Strong Figure Set

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcd_tomstrong_loose_tn.jpgThis week's Friday Feature is a new installment of the RTM Spotlight. This time around it's DC Direct's Tom Strong Deluxe Action Figure Set getting the Spotlight treatment.


[Updated 9/01/2000]

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Previews Offers Exclusive Ghost in the Shell Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toycom_gits_whiteoutfig_tn.jpgIf you missed out on the exclusive Ghost in the Shell action figures that were offered at the San Diego Comic Con and WizardWorld this summer don't fret! Previews has come to your rescue, making these cool figures available to all.


[Updated 9/04/2000]

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Kingdok Prepares To Rule The Figure World

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/cb_bone2_kingdok_tn.jpgCartoon Books is getting ready to unleash it's first assortment of in-house produced Bone action figures on the world, and sure to be the talk of the town is the massive Kingdok deluxe action figure.


[Updated 9/04/2000]

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Toy Vault Plans Everquest Special Edition Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/tv_eq_troll_special_tn.jpgToy Vault is busy readying their upcoming Everquest figure line. The company will be offering both the standard assortment and specialty market-exclusive Special Edition figures.


[Updated 9/04/2000]

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Matchmaker Hopes To Spread Kooties

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kooties_tn.gifMatchmaker Properties has reached a licensing agreement with Fineline Properties.com to market Fineline's Kooties cartoon characters.


[Updated 9/05/2000]

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Yellow Submarine Resurrects More Hot Monstresses

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ys_noctila_tn.jpgOK, we're not even sure Monstresses is a word, but don't worry about that and just check out the latest Resurrection of the Monstress figures to come from the fertile mind of Yasushi Nirasawa.


[Updated 9/05/2000]

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Nibbler Takes A Big Bite Out Of Moore Action Collectibles

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mac_9in_nibbler_tn.jpgThat little adorable Nibbler, from the FOX animated comedy Futurama, is about to hit the big time thanks to a super-sized figure from Moore Action Collectibles.


[Updated 9/05/2000]

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JAKKS Update: Three Hot Assortments Entering The Ring Soon

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wwf_rotr2_rikishi_icon.jpgJAKKS Pacific has updated RTM with some of their upcoming releases coming to toy stores everywhere this fall. We've got a look at three upcoming assortments that should tickle the fancy of the most die-hard WWF fans!


[Updated 9/05/2000]

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