June 9, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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GI JOE SALE - 20% OFF
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All GI Joe 25th Anniversary figures are now on sale at 20% off current pricing. Other than the new Hall of Heroes series, everything else that is in stock is included in the sale: Figures, Vehicles, Mighty Muggs, Combat Heroes, 12", ARAH, Boxed Sets, Exclusives and more. We need to make some room in the warehouse for a slew of new GI Joe Movie product so here is a great chance to build your forces at 20% off current pricing. This sale will run for around 1 week or while supplies last.

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NEW PREORDERS:
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FANSPROJECT D.I.A. COMMANDER JAPANESE MARKET EXCLUSIVE TRAILER SET We've just listed the new Japanese only D.I.A. Commander Armor Trailer set - priced at $119.99. You can now get this exclusive set and upgrade your classics / henkei Prime to his full glory. This is not the TFCon version of Powered Commander, but rather the Asian market remake with colors more patterned for Henkei Convoy with select application of chrome. We're expecting this treat to show up sometime next month.

TF2: ROTF - HUMAN ALLIANCE BUMBLEBEE WITH SAM WITWICKY The new Human Alliance Bumblebee and Sam set includes an Alternator-type Bumblebee along with a scaled version of Sam that can be part of the fun in either robot or vehicle mode. This set is priced at $34.99 and will be arriving in around 1 week - get your orders in now for first wave shipping.

TF2: ROTF - LEADER SERIES 2 - JETFIRE, CASE OF JETFIRE & OPTIMUS PRIME The long-awaited Jetfire Leader class figure is up for pre-order now, at $69.99. He's also available as part of a case of 2 with Optimus Prime, and you can pick that set up for $99.99, dropping the cost to only $50 each for the pair.

RESIDENT EVIL 5 - VIDEO GAME MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE ALBERT WESKER Hot Toys is producing a 12" Video Game Masterpiece figure of Villain Albert Wesker from the Resident Evil/Biohazard line. Priced at $139.99, Albert is set to come with a host of accessories like multiple handguns, sunglasses, a watch, a trench coat and other clothes, and he also has battery-operated illuminated red eyes to increase the scare factor.

PEDAL ID TRANSFORMERS 1/9 SCALE BICYCLE MODELS The new Pedal ID line is a line of 1/9 scale (about 8") bicycle models, with swappable frames, tires and more, not unlike the Tech Deck skateboard toys. G1 Transformer bikes have been announced - Optimus Prime Autobot and Megatron Decepticon - and each one is priced at $39.99, with an expected September release date.

TOY STORY NEW ASSORTMENTS & MORE Mattel has announced a number of toys to promote the upcoming Toy Story 3. These assortments include toys from both of the first two films, and we've got Buzz, Woody and the rest in a number of types, like Basic, Deluxe, Buddies and more. We also have listed the Buzz Lightyear Wing set, a Hot Wheels Toy Story track set and more. Take a look at the variety of new items listed under the Toy Story menu.

SIDESHOW 12" HENRY JONES, SR. FIGURE Sideshow's new 12" figure of the father of Indiana Jones is on its way. Henry Jones, Sr. comes with accessories like his hat, briefcase, umbrella, most of his wardrobe, the Holy Grail and more, and is priced at $86.99.

RONIN WARRIORS ARMOR PLUS REKKA NO RYO Bandai's new Armor Plus line has a second entry already. Ryo of the Ronin Warriors cartoon will be getting the Armor Plus treatment this summer, and he'll include his Wildfire armor, twin swords and even a chair for him to sit on. Priced at $56.99, this one is an easy way to pick up a quality figure at a low price.

TF2: ROTF - DELUXE SERIES 3 SET, SINGLES The third wave of Deluxe figures from TF2 is up and ready for order. The four new Deluxes, Mudflap, Interrogator Barricade, Cannon Bumblebee and Ravage, are each available at $12.99 - $14.99, or you can opt for the set of four, priced at $51.99.

TF2: ROTF - VOYAGER SERIES WAVES 3 & 4 New Voyager figures include Megatron, Mixmaster and Stratosphere, and you can grab the singles at $26.99 - $34.99. You can also pick up the set of Mixmaster & Megatron for $49.99, and we've also got cases listed for Wave 3R2, 4R2 and 4R3, each with a different mix of four Voyagers, and each priced at $99.99.

NEW SIDESHOW ORIGINALS 12" FIGURE ENVIRONMENTS Sideshow's new Originals line is coming up with some great genre-type display stands for 12" figures. Following on the first release of the GI Joe stand, the new releases are the Temple of Anubis, an egyptian-styled base complete with dog statue, and the Shrine of Dagon, a decaying staircase that appears to be on the seashore. Each of these new bases is priced at $87.99 each - check out the pics on the pre-order page.

COSMO FLEET COLLECTION - Z GUNDAM ACT III CASE OF 8 BLIND BOXED SHIPS This new Fleet assortment is priced at $84.99, and includes 8 different ships from the Z Gundam series, among them the Gwadan and two different versions each of the Radish and the Argama.

MARVEL INVISIBLE WOMAN SUPER MIXTURE MODEL The first in a new line by Mamegyorai, these figures show the superheroines in a more Reubenesque light. Sue Storm Richards (the Invisible Woman) leads of the line, and priced at $124.99, she's ready to become part of any comic fan's collection this October.

MACROSS FRONTIER EX GIA ALTO TYPE ARMOR PLUS FIGURE The first in Bandai's new Armor Plus series, this Alto Type armor suit will include a number of removable armor parts as well as accessories for the character. Priced at $99.99, Macross and sci-fi fans won't want to miss out on this.

TF2: ROTF - NEW FAST ACTION BATTLERS SIDESWIPE, MUDFLAP & MORE More Fast Action Battlers are on their way, as well. The new bots this time include Sideswipe, Mudflap, Starscream and Ironhide, and they're each listed at $14.99, the same as all of the other Fast Action Battlers.

TF2: ROTF - MOVIE LEGENDS SERIES 3 SET, CASE The third assortment of Movie Legends figues includes Mudflap, the Fallen, Enforcer Ironhide and Grindor, and you can pick them up one of two ways - as a set of four for $29.99, or as a case of eight (which also includes two of Bumblebee and one each of Jetfire and Optimus Prime) for $44.99.

GUNDAM ROBOT SPIRITS - ALVAARON, ALVAARON DX The Alvatroe and Alvaaron are suits piloted by Alejandro Corner in Season 1 of Gundam 00. Thanks to the Robot Spirits line, you can now pick up the regular version for $25.99, or you can opt for the DX version, priced at $39.99.

EUREKA SEVEN ROBOT SPIRITS DEVIL FISH This mech is piloted by Holland Novak, and used as a dangerous replacement when his original type R909 is destroyed. Now you can have the Devil Fish join your group, priced at $46.99.

FULL METAL PANIC ROBOT SPIRITS ARBALEST The Arbalest is a Third Generation Arm Slave from the Full Metal Panic series, and we've got the figure listed at $36.99, for an October release.

BASQUASH - BIG FOOT PLAYER DANGANGO The first in a new line, this figure combines giant mech armor with the style and popularity of basketball. The mech's feet can be removed and replaced with real Nike shoes, and the figure is made of ABS, PVC and die-cast, and even includes a basketball! This figure measures 6" tall, and is priced at $56.99.

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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PREDATOR - MOVIE MASTERPIECE ALAN "DUTCH" SCHAEFER ACTION FIGURE Finally the 1/6 scale Predator Dutch figure has arrived. This 12" figure has more than 21 points of articulation, and comes with a whole costume of removable clothing, weapons, boots, a cigar and more. Dutch is priced at $139.99 ($10 below MSRP) and he's ready to join your platoon.

BOTCON 2009 EXCLUSIVES - LEOZACK, RAZORCLAW & ELITA-ONE, BOXED SETS We're just starting to receive our shipments of stuff from Botcon, and our first exclusive figures have arrived. We've got Leozack listed at $89.99, and we've also got a few sets of Razorclaw & Elita-One in stock, at $129.99 for the pair. We're expecting our boxed sets to arrive Thursday - they are available to order at $399.99

ALL GOOD THINGS - ENTERPRISE E This shared exclusive just landed today and is in stock at $49.99. Another great looking ship from Diamond with removeable saucer and electronic light & sound features.

MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE EDWARD SCISSORHANDS The phrase Movie Masterpiece must have been coined for this figure. The long-awaited Edward Scissorhands 1/6 scale figure from Hot Toys is here, and it includes all the articulation you've come to expect, along with a real-like head sculpt with scars, his detailed fabric costume, articulated scissor fingers and even his paper doll line. Edward is priced at $169.99, and all ready to join your collection.

PREDATOR - MOVIE MASTERPIECE BILLY Dutch's teammate Billy Sole has also received his own Movie Masterpiece figure. With details similar to Dutch's, Billy is priced at $119.99 ($5 below MSRP) and comes with a variety of items, weapons and clothing articles.

MARVEL MINIMATES WAVE 25 SINGLES We've listed a number of single two-packs from the recent Marvel Minimates Wave 25. You can pick up Captain America Vs. the Red Skull, Classic Iron Man & an AIM Soldier, or the Red Hulk & Skaar, Son of Hulk, priced at $5.99 per two-pack.

REAL ACTION HEROES YOUNG INDIANA JONES This flashback figure shows Indiana Jones as he appears in his teens. The sculpt is a great likeness of River Phoenix, the actor who played young Indy, and he comes with a variety of items, including the Cross of Coronado. This figure is a great piece for River Phoenix fans as well as Indy fans of all ages, and he's priced at $139.99, $10 below MSRP.