February 14, 2008 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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STAR WARS 2008 - WAVES 1 & 2: Hasbro has just shipped out our entire order of the new wave 1 & 2 figures for 2008. We have cases, sets, and singles available for all the figures

TRANSFORMERS ENCORE - SKY LYNX: This one is due to arrive later this month, preorders are open at $89.99. Sky Lynx is the 8th figure in the Encore series, we have most of the others available for order or preorder

STAR WARS EVOLUTIONS WAVE 2: We anticipate these arriving in roughly 5 or 6 days, preorders are available at $89.99 for the full set, and singles start at $24.99 each.

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HALO 3 - FIELD OF BATTLE STATUE: Another brand new item from Koto has just been listed. This nifty statue features the Master Chief crouching on a desert battlefield with his bubble shield dissipating. Preorders have been listed at $15 under msrp at $84.99

LEGEND OF ZELDA - LINK'S SWORD - FX: Master Replicas will be releasing a full sized replica of Link's sword later this year. With a $99.99 msrp, it's priced quite attractively and we anticipate it will feature the same electronic light & sound components that the Star Wars FX Lightsabers did. Preorders have been listed at $84.99 - no image yet, but it's sure to be a cool item.

HELLBOY 2 - MEZCO FIGURES: The new set of figures from Mezco has just been listed at $84.99. We also have three keychains, several rotobusts, and an 18" Hellboy figure listed - check out the full selection

REAL ACTION HEROES - GHOST IN THE SHELL MOTOKO: Medicom has done a great job yet again with this 1/6 scale Motoko figure. She is clad in her gray suit and looks a bit more curvaceous than we've seen her in other recent figures. Preorders have been listed at $179.99, this price will drop if we can secure a domestic distributor - take a look at this cool item

STARGATE REPLICA MIRROR: Quantum Mechanix has just released info about a very cool new replica of the Stargate. It measures nearly 10" across and is composed of glass as well as plastic parts - preorder now at $46.99

DRAGONBALL - REAL ACTION HEROES: Another great item from Medicom, this is the first RAH Dragonball item we've listed. Goku is up for preorder at $159.99 and will be arriving this summer - take a look

SPEED RACER: We've listed a variety of new items from Mattel's Speed Racer offerings. There are over a dozen different preorders featured here including large & small scale vehicles, Barbie, deluxe, morphing figures and more.

PRINCESS BRIDE: Neca brings us the Dread Pirate Roberts - up for preorder now at $12.99, this figure captures him during his sword duel early in the film. Hopefully we'll see the rest of the cast soon!

STAR WARS KUBRICKS SERIES 9: Medicom continues this popular line of mini-figures with 6 new EpII figures including Yoda, Jango, Clone Trooper, Dooku, Anakin, and Obi-Wan. Boxes of 12 have been listed at $119.99, and master cases that should include any possible chase figures are $419.99

STAR TREK - RETRO CLOTH SERIES 5: The latest mego-style set of Trek figures includes one each of Uhura & Mugatu. These are listed well below msrp at only $29.99 for the pair.

GENTLE GIANT - OBI WAN KENOBI CLONE ARMOR BUST: Another nicely executed statue from Gentle Giant. This bust is limited to 5000 pieces and features Kenobi decked out in both his brown cape and clone trooper armor with blue saber blazing. Up for preorder now at $46.99

SIDESHOW'S STEALTH IRON MAN BUST: Following up the very popular Iron Man Legendary Scale Bust, is an awesome new dark Stealth version. Preorders have been listed at $189.99 and we expect this one to sell out before they arrive.

EVEN MORE NEW PREORDERS:

-- NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD - NEW EXECUTIVE REPLICAS FIGURES

-- THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL - GORT & KLAATU FIGURES

-- DOMO - BROWN FLOCKED FIGURE, JOURNAL, MAGNETS & MORE

-- HOT TOYS ARMY 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION SNIPER - $109.99

-- PIRATES OTC - DAVY JONES MOVIE MASTERPIECE - $139.99

-- LORD OF THE RINGS - FELL BEAST VS EAGLE DIORAMA - $284.99

-- YAMATO MECHANICAL COLLECTION - SERIES 4 TRADING FIGURES

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STAR WARS 2008 - NEW VEHICLES: The brand new General Grievous Starfighter and AT-AP have just landed. Each is in stock now for $29.99, and we also have the Blue Obi-Wan Kenobi Starfighter at $25.99. A case of 5 figures is also available at $109.99 - take a look at these great new vehicles

FAMILY GUY / STAR WARS WOBBLERS: The Blue Harvest crossover wobblers have just arrived. Darth Stewie, Quag-3PO, and Chewbrian are in stock at $9.99 each. Take a look at all these cool Funko items

HOT TOYS - MOVIE MASTERPIECE JOR-EL: From Superman Returns, the new Jor-El figure is now available for $139.99. Another beautiful sculpt from Hot Toys and more fancy packaging.

BBTS VINTAGE DEPARTMENT: The vintage department has been listing a ton of G1 Transformers lately and more should go up tomorrow as well. Take a look at the current listings, many items in top condition are available.

STAR WARS ELITE FORCES EXCLUSIVE: We have limited stock remaining of this great exclusive set, once these are gone we won't be able to restock until June. The Mandalorians and Omega Squad sets are available here at $69.99 for all 14 figures

STREET FIGHTER - BLANKA STATUE: A brand new release from Sota Toys, this cool resin statue features Blanka looking skyward and showing off his steroid induced abs. In stock now at only $84.99 - take a look

STAR WARS TITANIUM 2008: The second wave of Titanium figures has just arrived. We have sets, singles, and cases available. Hasbro included some desireable new figures in this wave - take a look

STAR WARS GALACTIC HEROES 2008: Waves 1 and 2 are now both in stock, we have cases and singles available - take a look at the full selection

MASTER REPLICAS - RETAILER EXCLUSIVE LUKE EPVI SABER: Limtied to only 1500 pieces, this is the ultimate RotJ Saber. Luke has been through a lot at this point and his saber reflects that damage. In stock now at $15 under MSRP at $359.99

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE - KING RANDOR: This exclusive statue is now in stock at $32.99. The MOTU Staction figures have been wildly popular, so you don't want to miss out on completing your collection.

MARVEL UNLEASHED 360: The new Spider-Man and Doc Ock set is now available at $49.99. This set features a tall light-post that the black suited Spidey figure is hanging off of, and Doc Ock comes complete with menacing arms reaching out to grab Spidey.

MANY MORE NEW ARRIVALS: Do a quick search on these items to see many more of the items that have arrived this week:

Batman Shadowtek
Naruto Figures
V for Vendetta
12" Neca King Leonidas
Player Select Hitman
14" Jack Skellington
NBX Jack of all Trades Boxed Set
Hellboy Rotocast Figures
Biggest Littlest Pet Shop
Transformers Real Gear
Transformers Movie Legend 2-packs
Hot Toys Modern Firearms
Marvel Magazine & Figure Sets
Zoids
Gundam Imported Figures & Models
Cinemaquettes - Alien & T-800 Arnold
Mugenbine - Mugenpharaoh Gestault Builder Kit

Thanks for your interest in www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to check out some of the many new items mentioned above. Our clearance sales are still running so be sure to pick up some of the sale items before they sell out.

Have a great Valentine's Day and a nice weekend.