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Archive: October 4, 2000 - October 10, 2000

First Look At Palisades' Space Channel 5 Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pm_sc5_tn.jpgGet ready to dance with Ulala and the gang from the hit Sega Dreamcast game, Space Channel 5, when Palisades Marketing releases thier action figures based on the game in early 2001. We've got an exclusive first look at the sculpts for this cool new toyline.


[Updated 10/04/2000]

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Playing Mantis Brings Betty and Veronica To Toy Stores

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/pm_bv_logo_tn.gifBetty and Veronica are headed to your local toy store, as a series of fashion dolls, in time for the holidays thanks to the folks at Playing Mantis.


[Updated 10/04/2000]

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Great Gift Giving Ideas At HasbroCollectors.com

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbrocollect_logo_new_tn.gifThe holidays are coming and Hasbrocollectors.com wants to be your one-stop-shop for your gift giving needs. They've got cool collectibles in a variety of popular categories.


[Updated 10/04/2000]

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Scooby Doo To Scare Up Treats At Burger King

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bk_scooby_promo_tn.gifScooby Doo, the most beloved 'toon pup in history, is coming to Burger King restaurants in a series of fright-filled Kids Meal toys beginning on Monday, October 9th.


[Updated 10/05/2000]

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Disney Stores To Rennovate Ailing Disney Stores

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/disney_mick_tn.gifDisney Consumer Products is launching a program to reverse the declining trends seen in its Disney Stores division, and has unveiled a new prototype store.


[Updated 10/05/2000]

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Toysrus.com Making Plans For Japanese Expansion

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/tru_japan_logo_tn.jpgToysrus.com is developing an online service to launch in Japan by the middle of December of this year, expanding upon the success of the nearly 100 brick-and-mortar Toys R Us stores there.


[Updated 10/05/2000]

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XToys Unveils XSports Line of Extreme Sports Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/xtoys_barrettchristie_tn.jpgXToys has unveiled their amazing new line of Extreme Sports action figures and accessories. The XSports line will start shipping to retailers in about 2 weeks. We've got a look at the first wave.


[Updated 10/05/2000]

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Morgan Stanley To Cover Hasbro and Mattel

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_mattel_tn.gifMorgan Stanley has initiated coverage of Hasbro and Mattel, started both toy companies off with nuetral ratings.


[Updated 10/06/2000]

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N2 Toys Expands Upcoming 12" Matrix Offerings

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/n2_matrix12_martial_tn.jpgMatrix fans looking forward to the 12" Neo and Trinity action figures coming from N2 Toys will be excited to know that there is even more 12" Matrix-coolness coming to stores soon.


[Updated 10/06/2000]

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Ninja Scroll Action Figure Control Art Revealed

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ninjascroll_mars_pm_tn.jpgNinja Scroll, the classic anime by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, is finally becoming action figures thanks to the folks at Mars Colony and Palisades Marketing. Mars Colony has supplied RTM with a look at the control art for these sure-to-be cool figures.


[Updated 10/06/2000]

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KB Toys Announces Annual Hot Holiday Toy List

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/kbtoys_kbkids_logos_tn.gifKB Kids has announced their annual list of hot toys for the coming holiday season that will soon be upon us. Read on to find out what the retails thinks kids will be wanting to unwrap this year.


[Updated 10/09/2000]

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Lego Imagination Center Coming To Disneyland Resort

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/legologo_tn.jpgThe Lego Company will be opening it's latest Lego Imagination Center retail store in the Downtown Disney section of the Disneyland Resort in California.


[Updated 10/09/2000]

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Child Light Brings History Alive With Action Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/childlight_tn.jpgChild Light, LLC, brings history to life with their 15-piece American Adventure boxed sets. All you need to recreate history is included.


[Updated 10/09/2000]

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Medicom Gets Custom Crazy With New Kubricks Sets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/med_kubrick_basic_tn.jpgEarly 2001 will see the overseas release of Medicoms new Customize sets for their way-cool Kubricks product line, as well as a new series of basic Kubrick characters.


[Updated 10/09/2000]

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RTM Feature: Evolution of a Would-Be Dictator

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/cobracommand_tn.jpgRTM plants tongue firmly in cheek and investigates the career and fashion of the greatest villain in the history of the toy industry, Cobra Commander. Join us as we look a Cobra Commander and his never ending quest for the perfect outfit.


[Updated 10/09/2000]

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Bendos Are Action Figures With A Twist

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bendos_flash_tn.jpgLooking for something different than the standard action figure fare? Look no further than Kid Galaxy's popular line of bendable characters, Bendos.


[Updated 10/10/2000]

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Action Products Establishes Mission Control

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/apii_spacevoyagers_tn.jpgAction Products International has announced that Store of Knowledge will serve as "Space Voyagers Mission Control" this Holiday season, providing a one-stop shop for all your space toy needs.


[Updated 10/10/2000]

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New DC Direct Figures Speed Into Comic Shops This Week

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcd_maxmercury_tn.jpgDC Comics fans get their fix of DC Direct action figures when the Speedster assortment, featuring Kid Flash, Max Mercury and Impulse race into comic book shops this week.


[Updated 10/10/2000]

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