July 15, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS ALTERNITY BUMBLEBEE - YELLOW & RED VERSIONS The Alternity 1:32 scale line continues with Bumblebee as a Suzuki Swift, Priced at $49.99. Two versions of this figure are coming - Champion Yellow and Pearl Red, so Cliffjumper will be along in spirit, if not in name. These releases will be of interest to Binaltech and Alternators collectors as well, since the smaller Bumblebee figures will appear in scale to the larger previous figures.

TRANSFORMERS ENCORE 19 - CASSETTE BIG MISSION 3 SET The newest of the Encore sets announced is the Cassette Big Mission Set 3, which contains Overkill, Frenzy, Rumble and Laserbeak. A great way to pick up the not often seen Frenzy and Rumble, this set is listed at $47.99.

SOC GX-49 SHIN MAZINGER Z Another new Soul of Chogokin release, this new version of the GX-45 Mazinger Z release comes with the God Scrander wing, which attaches to his back as a flight mechanism, and also allows him to transform into Fist of Zeus mode. The base for this figure allows for display in a variety of modes, whether you like him best standing, flying, or as a giant flying fist. Shin Mazinger Z is listed at $99.99, and is set to arrive this fall.

TRANSFORMERS DISNEY LABEL DONALD DUCK BUMBLEBEE Second in the Disney Label line is Donald Duck. Priced at $49.99, he sports his traditional sailor suit, and transforms into a VW Bug that is called Bumblebee, but the prototype image shows a paintjob not unlike a certain Love Bug. Either way, this cute new release is set to arrive this November.

SOC GX-50 COMBATTLER V (NEW DESIGN) This new version shows many advances over the original GX-03 Combattler V, including additional die-cast and clear parts, enhanced leg joints and additional battle effects. This new version of one of the classic mechs is priced at $219.99, and is sure to be a hit with SOC collectors and Mech fans.

SOC GX-51 GETTER DRAGON - SHIN GETTER ROBO VERSION From the 1998 "Shin Getter Robo" OVA comes this new version of a classic figure. This new version of Getter Dragon is priced at $99.99, and comes with a Mach Wing, extra hands, weapons and a display base.

SOC PX-05 COWBOY BEBOP SWORDFISH II Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II ship is on its way in the form of a new Soul of Chogokin ship release. Measuring almost 8" long, it is priced at $109.99, and contains many features such as foldable & removable wings, and openable monopod and a display stand.

DX CHOGOKIN SMS MACROSS QUARTER This new Macross Frontier die-cast space cruiser measures almost 18" long, and is fully transformable from Cruiser mode to Attack and Gerwalk modes as well. This new Soul of Chogokin ship is listed at $239.99, and will hopefully arrive in time to make someone's holiday a happy one.

DX CHOGOKIN 1/60 MACROSS FRONTIER VF-25F SUPER MESSIAH VALKYRIE ALTO CUSTOM If the Robot Soul version of the VF-25F doesn't do it for you, you can move up to the 1/60 scale Soul of Chogokin version. This fully transforming Valk comes with its Super armor upgrade and display base, and is ready to join your collection this November at the price of $199.99.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT MOVIE MASTERPIECE MMS DX-02 Hot Toys is releasing a new version of the Dark Knight to do battle with the DX version of the Joker. This new Batman, priced at $199.99 (which may go down) includes the PERS eyeball system, along with another alternate head, alternate faces, additional hands, weapons and more.

CLONE WARS ANIMATED YODA USB DESK PROTECTOR This new Star Wars collectible will be a great asset towards the security of your computer. This Yoda, done in the animated style, can detect motion and respond with lights and six different phrases to stop the intruder in their tracks. Priced at $26.99, this Jedi Master will be protection you can count on.

SIDESHOW 12" COBRA OFFICER Sideshow's newest 12" GI Joe figure has been announced as a Cobra Officer. He has a body with over 30 points of articulation and comes with a plethora of accessories and weapons, blending the realism of today's 1/6 scale military figures with the designs and style of the classic cartoon. The Cobra Officer is slated to arrive n the 4th quarter of this year, and is priced at $94.99, saving you $5 off the MSRP.

ASHLEY WOOD 12" BOILER ZOMB - DARK HAIR VERSION Prolific artist Ashley Wood is at it again, and this time we're getting a new 12" figure named Boiler Zomb. A dour-looking fellow, Boiler Zomb is dressed in shabby coveralls and is priced at $87.99.

NEW MEDICOM REAL ACTION HEROES #464 - ASUKA LANGLEY (EVANGELION 2.0) This new 1/6 scale version of Asuka Langley from Medicom is dressed is her signature red suit, and ready to go into battle with the Angels or any threat at $199.99.

NEW MEDICOM BEARBRICKS These new Bearbrick two-packs are sure to please. Not only to we get a classic Star Wars set of Darth Vader and a Stromtrooper (listed at $37.99), but for fans of Disney, there is also the Winnie the Pooh and Piglet pack, to put a twinkle in your eye at $29.99.

DARTH VADER & STORMTROOPER TWO-PACK

WINNIE THE POOH & PIGLET TWO-PACK

EVANGELION EVA UNIT 01 1/80 SCALE FIGURE STATUE - 1 METER TALL First Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus, and now this - 2009 is certainly the year of the One Meter Figure. This new piece from Medicom stands over three feet tall, and is made of soft vinyl, with ABS for the details and an inner metal armature to give it strength. We've got this top-of-the-line collectible priced at $17.99, saving you $200 off the MSRP.

12.25" PETER PAN IMPORT FASHION DOLLS These new Pullip dolls all take their cues from "Peter Pan" - Pullip has become the eponymous hero, with Taeyang as Captain Hook, Dal as Tinkerbell and her friend Byul as Tiger Lily. These fashion dolls (each about 12" tall) can swap clothes with other 1:6 scale figures, and they have moving and blinking eyes, and each is priced at $159.99.

NEW BANDAI ROBOT SOUL FIGURES The newest announcement of Bandai's Robot Spirit/Damashii/Soul figures includes Gundams like the Turn A, the 00 (Seven Swords version) and the Unicorn, with the VF-25F Super Messiah Valkyrie and Queadluun-Rea rounding out the assortment. These new figures are priced at $39.99 - $47.99 each.

STAR TREK - USB WEBCAM, COMMUNICATOR These great new accessories are both designed after their counterparts in the Original Series. The Communicator is just like the real thing, and works as a USB speaker and microphone, while the model of the Enterprise is a working USB webcam, with focus adjustment and red power light. The Web Cam is priced at $34.99, and the Communicator is listed at $49.99, and both are expected this August.

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR - REVOLTECH REVOLUTION RAOH & KOKUOH SET Newly announced is a fantastic Revoltech set - Raoh, the King of Fist, and his mighty black steed Kokuoh. Raoh looks to have all the articulation expected of a Revoltech figure, and Kokuoh appears similarly articulated. This set is priced at $109.99, and is set to arrive this fall.

DEATH NOTE NENDOROID PETITE CASE FILE #1 BOX OF 12 This new series from Good Smile Company takes the nendoroid idea one step further, condensing then into smaller Nendoroid Petite figures. Case File #1 will include characters like Light, L, Misa, Ryuk, and characters new to the Nendoroid form like Rem, along with accessories to help you display scenes from the series just like the full size Nendoroids. The case is priced at $79.99 for the box of 12, with Case File #2 already in production.

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BBTS EXCLUSIVE - HALO 3 SERIES 5 - CASE, SET, SINGLES, BBTS VIOLET ODST Our shipment of Halo 3 Wave 5 has arrived. This new Equipment wave includes a variety of different soldier types in a variety of colors, alongside more singular characters like Master Chief (Active Camo Version), Sgt. Avery Johnson, a couple of enemies, and even a Halo Wars Weapons Pack with 16 weapons for your figures. Also releasing with this assortment is the new BBST Exclusive Violet ODST Spartan Soldier figure. We've got the case of 8 regular figures listed at $79.99, with the set of 8 including our Violet ODST Spartan Soldier (no duplicate White Spartan Hayabusa) listed at $84.99. Our new figure is individually priced at $14.99, with the other figures of this assortment listed singly at $11.99 each.

GI JOE - ASSAULT ON COBRA ISLAND Our first shipment has arrived and we have the GI Joe boxed set - Assault on Cobra Island in stock at $33.99. All Set and Case preorders placed before today were filled, and the next batch of figures will be delivered in about 7 days. Reserve yours now - the wait is not long

STAR TREK COLOGNES - TIBERIUS, RED SHIRT, PON FARR These three new scents are derived from and named after various Star Trek details. The Pon Farr scent for women is said to hold the power of rapture; the Tiberius cologne is for the leader in all men, and the Red Shirt cologne is for those times when you need to live like there's no tomorrow. Each fragrance is yours for just $29.99.

GX-45 MAZINGER 35TH ANNIVERSARY SOC FIGURE This Soul of Chogokin figure shows Mazinger Z as he appears in the all new anime, and celebrates 35 years of Mazinger Z. priced at $69.99, this piece is sure to be a prized part of any collection.

ROBOTECH MASTERPIECE CYCLONE #2 - RAND This 1/10 scale fully transforming piece comes from the Robotech line, also known as the Macross Southern Cross Saga. The second release in the line, this Cyclone armor is used by Rand, and includes multiple heads and hands, along with weapons and a display stand. This piece is priced at $199.99, $20 below the MSRP.

MARVEL SELECT WOLVERINE This new 7" figure from the Marvel Select line has Wolverine in the costume he wore when he originally joined the X-Men. Priced at $17.99 (down from an MSRP of $19.99), this figure also includes a Weapon X display base.

TRANSFORMERS ROTF HUMAN ALLIANCE BUMBLEBEE We've restocked on this new figure - he's essentially an Alternators version of Movie Bumblebee, with a little Sam thrown in for flavor. Priced at $34.99, this toy is one of the best of the movie figures.

SIDESHOW 12" STORMTROOPER COMMANDER The Stormtrooper Commander is a capable and fearless leader of the Empires legions of Stormtroopers, Priced at $94.99, $5 off MSRP, this figure has over 30 points of articulation and comes with a Blaster Rifle and display base, and is ready to lead your Stormtroopers into battle for the Emperor.

HOT TOYS TRUE TYPE CAUCASIAN MALE RELAUNCH VERSION We've just stocked up on Hot Toys' newest 1/6 Scale body - the TrueType Series 3 Caucasian Male Relaunch version. In addition to all of the articulation, this figure two different necks and two pairs of hands, plus a display base, and all for $29.99.

AVP:R SERIES 4 SET OF 2 - RESTOCK We've just received a new shipment of Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem Series 4. This set of 2, priced at $28.99 ($6 below MSRP), includes Masked & Unmasked version of the Battle-Damaged Predator, along with their arsenals of weaponry.