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Archive: October 26, 2007 to November 2, 2007

NYAF: Inside the Otaku Generation

http://www.toymania.com/logos/nyanime.jpgICv2 has announced an anime/manga conference to be held at the 2007 New York Anime Festival.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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NYAF Teams with World Cosplay Summit

http://www.toymania.com/logos/nyanime.jpgThe New York Anime Festival will be holding the US Preliminaries for the World Cosplay Summit, which is held in Japan.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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October 2007 Toy Recall Summary

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThere have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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25th GI Joe Waves 2 and 3 at SmallJoes.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/smalljoes.gifOnline retailer SmallJoes.com has a variety of new arrivals in stock including waves two and three of the 25th Anniversary GI Joe action figures.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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TRU Launches Ultimate Toy Drive

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/trulogo_tn.jpgToys'R'Us has begun its annual toy drive to benefit Toys For Tots.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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Jerry Robinson: Creative Consultant at DC Comics

http://www.toymania.com/logos/dclogo2005plain.jpgDC Comics has added Jerry Robinson as a creative consultant for the company.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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Vault's Workplace Halloween Survey

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifVault.com has released the results of a "Halloween in the Workplace" survey from October 2007. Only 27% plan to dress in costume at work.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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NYAF: Kinokuniya Cosplay Day

http://www.toymania.com/logos/nyanime.jpgThe New York Anime Festival is sponsoring Cosplay Day at the Kinokuniya Bookstore's flagship location in New York City on November 3, 2007.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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Disney Cars, Transformers, Twisted X-Mas 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 Transformers items, Twisted X-Mas Tales action figures, and more.


[Updated 10/26/2007]

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Armored Trooper Votoms 1/12 Red Shoulder Custom Parts

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifYamato USA is offering an exclusive kit for their Scopedog figures through their online store.


[Updated 10/28/2007]

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2008 NYCC Announces First Guests

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0605_nycomic_icon.jpgThe 2008 New York Comic Con has announced their first Featured Guests and Guests of Honor.


[Updated 10/28/2007]

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Top Halloween Costume Searches

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifHitwise has released a list of the most-searched-for Halloween costumes for the month ending October 20, 2007.


[Updated 10/28/2007]

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Predator, Prison Break, Sao Feng 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 new pieces from Hot Toys and the Sideshow Collectibles Obi Wan VS. Anakin Diorama.


[Updated 10/28/2007]

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Reggie Bush All Star Vinyl Figure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1007_reggie_icon.jpgUpper Deck is releasing four versions of Reggie Bush in their All Star Vinyl action figure series.


[Updated 10/28/2007]

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Coronation Starscream Bust

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgAction Figure Xpress is carrying an exclusive Transformers bust from Diamond Select Toys.


[Updated 10/28/2007]

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Todd McFarlane Update: October 29

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/toddwhite_tn.jpgThe October 29, 2007 issue of The Todd McFarlane Update free email newsletter from McFarlane Toys.


[Updated 10/29/2007]

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Back to the Future Flux Capacitor Prop Replica

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1007_flux1_icon.jpgDiamond Select Toys has announced a new prop replica from the Back to the Future films.


[Updated 10/30/2007]

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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 10/31/2007]

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25th GI Joe, Appleseed, Hot Toys 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 Transformers items, 12-inch Appleseed action figures, 25th anniversary GI Joes, and more.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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eBay Gift Cards Now Offline

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/ebay_logo.gifeBay Gift Cards are now available in offline outlets sucg as grocery stores.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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JAKKS Toys Topping Hot Lists

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jakksnews_tn.gifJAKKS Pacific is happy to point out several of their toys which are making all of this year's hot toys lists.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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Toy Recalls for Week of Oct 29

http://www.toymania.com/logos/cpsc_logo.jpgThere have been too many toy recalls to keep up with lately, so here's a quick summary of what has been recalled recently.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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Bandai: Dragon Ball Z Master Toy License

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/bandai_logo_tn.gifBandai America has signed the master toy license for Dragon Ball Z for North America. Expect to see Bandai DBZ toys on stores shelves in Spring 2008.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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Batman & Son, Twisted X-Mas, Hellboy Qee at YouBuyNow.com

http://www.toymania.com/centralad/youbuynow120x60.gifOnline retailer YouBuyNow.com has many new items in stock and available for pre-ordering, such as World of Warcraft action figures, Batman and Son action figures, Twisted X-Mas action figures, and more.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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Fourth Annual D&D Game Day

http://www.toymania.com/logos/wotc_logo.jpgDungeons & Dragons is being celebrated in the fourth annual worldwide Dungeons & Dragons Game Day on November 3, 2007.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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DST E-Spectrum Number 55

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/diasel_logo.jpgDiamond Select has released a November 2007 edition of their E-Spectrum newsletter.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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Toy Break Video Podcasts

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/megaphone_icon.gifOctober Toys has released a new episode of their video podcast, covering a range of toys.


[Updated 11/02/2007]

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