April 26, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is another quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about another cool round of new preorders and more new arrivals.

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NEW PREORDERS:
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TAKARA TF - DEVICE LABEL UPDATE We now have images of the actual figures for the upcoming Device Label line from Takara. Several of the characters have been updated as well. The mouse figures have been updated to Grimlock & Trypticon - both look much cooler than the initial illustrations depicted. Check out the full selection here

FANSPROJECT - G3 TRAILER ACCESSORY We've just met with the owner of Fans Project and had the pleasure of viewing the G3 trailer prototype in person. This is going to be an amazing piece, many of the cooler details have not yet been fully revealed, so stay tuned for new images over the coming weeks. This piece will be well worth the $79.99 price of admission.

STAR WARS CHESS SET - GENTLE GIANT This chess board comes with 32 collectible pewter figures, in luxurious silver and gold finishes. Represented are many of the key characters in the Star Wars universe including Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Han Solo, C3-PO, R2-D2, and more. The game board itself features a glass etched top with Death Star imagery. The MSRP is $599.99, we've knocked off $130 and have it listed at $469.99

BOBA FETT WITH HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE 7" STATUE This is one of the cooler statues we've seen in a while - Boba Fett is flanked by two accompanying Stormtroopers as he leads the way. Each figure stands approximately 7" tall and is keyed into a themed display base measuring 11" in diameter. Frozen in suspended animation, Han Solo appears to levitate above the base. Preorders available at $189.99

TERMINATOR 2 12" T-800 PESCADERO ESCAPE FIGURE James Cameron's blockbuster Terminator 2 comes to life with this 1/6 scale action figure that featuring the likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The T-800 (Pescadero Escape) stands 12" tall and features a ball-jointed neck and shoulders, ball-hinged elbows, ball-jointed wrists, swivel waist and more. Preorders have been listed at $29.99

STAR WARS LEGACY - DARTH TALON MINI BUST Taken from the best-selling Dark Horse Comics series, Star Wars: Legacy, Darth Talon is cold, dispassionate, and unmerciful, yet she held unshakable loyalty to the Dark Side. This female Twi'lek was styled with black Sith tattoos covering her body head to toe - there are not too many all-red figures that look hotter than Darth Talon - $49.99

TIM BURTON'S '9' FIGURES - SERIES 1 SET OF 3 From the highly-anticipated new CGI animated movie 9 comes this collection of action figures. Produced by Tim Burton, the film uses CGI to create a hauntingly beautiful stop-motion effect for the story's ragdoll protagonists. Characters include 9 (voiced by Elijah Wood), 1 (voiced by Christopher Plummer), and 7 (voiced by Jennifer Connelly). The set of 4 is priced at $39.99

STAR WARS REBEL & IMPERIAL SEAL RINGS - SIZES 10 & 12 Very cool Imperial and Rebel rings made of sterling silver and each priced $30 below MSRP at $169.99. Sizes 10 and 12 are available - take a look

GHOSTBUSTERS 11" SLIMER BANK A great value at $17.99 - this cool bank has a ton of personality - take a look here

RETURN TO WONDERLAND - CALIE SIGNATURE SERIES 1/6 SCALE STATUE This 1/6th-scale beauty is the 4th release in the CS Moore Studio's best selling Signature Series line of sultry female statues. The design of Carroll Ann "Calie" Liddle is inspired by a limited-edition print created by fan-favorite artist Billy Tucci for industry leading retailer Fantastic Realm. This cool statue is up for preorder at $159.99

STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES SET OF 3 TWO-PACKS Revisit the classic journeys of the starship Enterprise with this two-pack action figure assortment depicting her intrepid crew! Featuring Captain Kirk & Lt. Uhura, Mr. Spock & Scotty and Dr. McCoy & Mr. Sulu, these reissued action figures stand over six inches tall and include multiple points of articulation and accessories from the classic Star Trek series. This set is priced about $20 under MSRP at $74.99

FINAL FANTASY IX PLAY ARTS FIGURES Based on Square Enix's Final Fantasy IX, the last of the Final Fantasy series released on the original Sony PlayStation, these Final Fantasy IX Play Arts Action Figures bring the game's protagonists to life. The game's hero Zidane, his love, the Princess Garnet, and his friend, the enigmatic Vivi, are sculpted by the artists of Square Enix and feature detailed sculpts and game accurate accessories. This set is priced at $84.99

GEARS OF WARS MARCUS FENIX 6" STYLIZED FIGURE This figure is a reinterpreation of the heroic Gears of War character Marcus Fenix. Inspired by the urban vinyl movement this figure stands 6" tall. Preorders have been listed at $12.99 for this cool figure

1/8 SCALE LEONIDAS STATUE Leonidas "The King of Sparta" is the third ARH Studios release in the "Heroes, Gods & Mythology" collection. In the name of freedom and against tyranny, Leonidas and his 300 Spartans fought against the most powerful army ever to walk the earth in the battle of Thermopylae, where few stood against many. This statue is 15.5" tall and listed at $159.99

T-800 ENDOSKELETON 1:2 SCALE BUST This high-end new bust is up for preorder at $989.99 - Crafted of polystone and real metal elements, the T-800 Endoskeleton Bust stands 27 inches high. LED features add the piercing red of the T-800's eyes in full power state, a feature which can be used alone or in conjunction with the additional flashing blue lights of the endoskeleton's machinery.

STAR WARS - ANAKIN VS. ASAJJ DIORAMA Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present the Anakin VS. Asajj Diorama, depicting one of the fiercest rivalries in the Star Wars Universe. The detailed sculpture captures the intensity of the ongoing battle between the Jedi and the Dark Side. Preorders are set at $279.99

18" WYATT EARP PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE The figure is dressed in an incredibly detailed, hand-tailored fabric costume, including an 1870's frock coat with wired hem for poseability. The costume accessories are complete with real metal watch chains and a removable working belt. The Wyatt Earp Premium Format figure is a striking representation of the Old West legend, an outstanding addition to any display.

STAR WARS BATTLE PACKS 2009 WAVE 2 REVISION 1 CASE This assortment is up for preorder at $94.99 and includes one each of: 1x AT-TE Assault Squad, Clone Wars Jabba the Hutt, Search for R2-D2 (not currently pictured), Geonosis Assault

WALT DISNEY CLASSICS COLLECTION "RUNAWAY BRIAN" FIGURINES Disney artists have referenced original film animation and drawings from the Oscar®-nominated 1995 animated short, Runaway Brain, in bringing this moment to three-dimensional life in hand-painted, kiln-fired porcelain with pewter tail on Mickey and pewter controls on the Frankenollie statue.

GET SMART TONNER FIGURES Tonner brings us Maxwell Smart, Agent 99, and Agent 99 'Dancing with a Spy' costume. Figures are priced between $149.99 and $179.99

KOTOBUKIYA WOLVERINE YELLOW COSTUME FINE ART BUST The Fine Art Busts of the X-Men Classic Chapter represent the mutant heroes in their iconic incarnations. Wolverine leaps forward, wearing his flashier yellow and blue "team colors" costume accented with red belt, black tiger stripes, and pointed cowl. The X-Man stands ready for battle, leaning forward with a snarl twisting his face and the claws on both hands extended. Preorders available at $79.99 - $10 under MSRP

THE EXORCIST - POSSESSED REGAN ELECTRONIC DELUXE BOXED SET The classic scene of demonic possession from The Exorcist is recreated in this amazing boxed set. Regan is restrained to the bed in her demonic state, and with the press of a button you activate motorized 360-degree spinning head rotation timed to the famous movie scene along with demonic noises and sounds from the film. This set is $28.99 - take a look here

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EFX REPLICA X-WING This very high quality replica is limited to 1000 pieces, we were only able to get a few of them and they are in stock now at $1199.99

REAL ACTION HEROES BATMAN IN DARK KNIGHT SUIT Medicom's latest release to the ever popular Dark Knight line. This figure looks much better in person than our pictures show - in stock now at $174.99 - take a look

TERMINATOR 2 T-800 PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE The T-800 Premium Format figure is a stunning 1:4 scale museum quality piece. Shotgun in hand, the Terminator stands 22 inches tall atop the display base. Each piece is cast in high-quality polystone, then hand-painted and hand-finished. In stock now at $279.99

LIVING DEAD DOLLS SERIES 17 URBAN LEGENDS SET OF 5 This set includes one each of figures based on popular urban myths - Vanishing Hitchhiker, The Hook, Bloody Mary, Spider Bite, The Unwilling Donor. In stock now at $99.99

STAR TREK X MOVIE ENTERPRISE This 14.75" highly detailed model looks like the Enterprise from the movie. Includes authentic lights and sounds, including film dialogue. Comes with a base that allows you to position the ship at any angle. In stock now at $34.99

12" GEARS OF WARS 2 MARCUS FENIX Marcus features a newly sculpted head based on his look in Gears of War II and comes with a COG pistol and the Lancer accessories. The blue lights on his shoulder armor light up and glow with small LED effects just like in the game. In stock now at $29.99

TRIAD TOYS LOLA - Lola: Expeditious Demise Facilitator (EDF) - Joining the Gunn Agency at an early age, Lola has quickly moved through the ranks to become one of the industry's most esteemed operators. Her ever-changing appearance makes her hard to track and her skills as an EDF guarantees her the biggest pay days. But Lola's looks can be deceiving since her dress code is a tactical ploy against her targets - $69.99

TRANSFORMERS G1 KREMZEAK, QUINTS & MORE We've received more of the Impossible Toys custom TF accessories - take a look at the full selection here

ULTIMATE QUARTER SCALE OBI-WAN KENOBI (EPISODE IV) The Ultimate Quarter Scale Obi-Wan Kenobi Action Figure (Episode IV) features an elaborate fabric wardrobe including robe, belt, boots, and hooded outer robe, and is equipped with a blue lightsaber. In stock now at $69.99

MARVEL MINIMATES HEROES & VILLAINS 4-PACK A couple more cool new minimate 4-packs with a solid variety of characters - both are in stock for $13.99 - take a look here

STAR TREK X MOVIE BRIDGE PLAYSET Looks just like the bridge of the Enterprise. Includes lights and sounds. One fully articulated figure included. Compatible with 3-3/4" figures. Includes vinyl accessory positioning map. Expands to complete size with accessories from figures. In stock now at $27.99

KINGDOM HEARTS FORMATION ARTS VOLUME 3 FIGURES Jack Sparrow, Minnie, and Sora are each now in stock at $16.99

TERMINATOR: SALVATION 3.75" HUMAN SET OF 4 We now have all the 3.75" and all the 6" figures in stock - take a look at them here