August 28, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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STAR WARS BUILD-A-DROID WAVES 10, 11, 12 - CASES, SETS, SINGLES Three new waves of Build-A-Droid figures have been announced. Wave 10 includes new figures like Commander Deviss, Concept Art Ki-Adi-Mundi and a couple of Cantina Denizens; Wave 11 follows with Captain Colton and Concept Art IG-88 and afterwards comes Wave 12 with R2-X2, Willrow Hood, a Bespin Wing Guard and Zuckuss. Each case of 12 includes different Build-A-Droid parts, and the cases are priced at $99.99 each. Wave 11 also has a set of 8 new figures listed at $79.99; Wave 12 also has a set of 8, also at $79.99; each wave's singles are also listed, priced at $9.99 - $14.99 each.

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" SERIES 6 SET, CASE, SINGLES We've listed the next wave of Hasbro's Marvel Universe 3.75" figures. New figures this time around include House of M Spider-Man and Wolverine in a blue & yellow X-Men costume, the Vision, Jean Grey, Sunfire and Warpath, and you can pre-order the set of 6 for $74.99. We've got singles listed for Wolverine and Spidey at $11.99 each, or you can go for the case of 12, including the previous figures and adding Black Panther, Iron Man and more, for $104.99.

LPS ONLINE WEB PETS - CASES, SINGLES Hasbro has also announced their new Littlest Pet Shop Online Web Pets. Not only do you get a cute stuffed pet, but it also comes with a code for you to go online and have more LPS adventures. We've got singles of pets like the Panda, Bunny, Monkey, Ladybug, two different Puppies and more listed at $17.99 - $19.99 each, and you can also check out the three different case assortments, each priced at $99.99 and containing 6 Web Pets.

TRANSFORMERS - ROTF - RPMs A number of new products are listed under the new RPMs menu. The new RPMs line is comprised of die-cast vehicles with their name and robot mode applied on the underside - stand them up to transform them, and they're ready to battle! We've listed the first set of 8 single cars at $54.99 and the case of 24 at $124.99. They're also coming out as 2 vehicle Battle Packs, and they're listed at $79.99 for the set of 6 two-packs, and we've got a couple of two-packs listed singly at $12.99 each. Also newly listed are the Battle Chargers, a follow-up to the Cyber Slammers and Fast Action Battler, with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sideswipe and more available at $14.99 each. Finally, there are two new Remote Control vehicles listed. Priced at $34.99 each, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee con go on R/C Missions for you this Fall.

GI JOE RISE OF COBRA VEHICLES - ALPHA VEHICLE WAVE 3 & BRAVO VEHICLE WAVE 2 - CASES, SINGLES A double shot of new GI Joe vehicles has been listed. For the Alpha vehicles we've listed the Wave 3 case, including the new Polar Sharc Submarine, the Desert Rockslide ATAV, the Lava Pod and the Tiger Claw ATV, with the case available at $69.99 and singles listed at $17.99 - $21.99 each. The Bravo vehicles have been listed as well, with the Wave 2 case containing the Dragonhawk XH1 Helicopter and the Crimson Hydra listed at $55.99, with singles at $34.99 for the Crimson Viper and $39.99 for the Dragonhawk XH1.

STAR WARS GALACTIC HEROES 2010 WAVE 1 CASE, SET This wave includes four new two-packs - Anakin Skywalker with Poncho & ARF Trooper, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Commander Fil, Gunner Trooper & Battle Droid with Jetpack and Darth Vader & Stormtrooper. We've got the set of four two-packs listed at $39.99, and we've also got the case of 12 two-packs listed at $84.99.

RD-05 DEAD END JAPANESE EXCLUSIVE We've got a number of this Japanese exclusive up for pre-order. This import version is said to be similar to the American release, but with different colors and more silver, pink and black, although the details are a bit sketchy at present. We've got it listed at $69.99, and expect it to arrive late December.

LPS PETRIPLETS - SET, KITTIES SINGLE One of Hasbro's new offerings is the Petriplets. These sets come with three different little animals along with accessories for them, and the first wave includes Kitties, Bunnies and Puppies. We've got the set of 3 three-packs listed for $40.99, and singles of the Kitties set at $14.99

MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD SERIES 5 CASE, & SINGLES, SERIES 5 REVISION 1 CASE These new assortments include new two-packs of Spider-Man & Moon Knight and Iron Man & War Machine. You can pick up the set of two new two-packs at $21.99, or you can opt for either of the two new case assortments, each containing one or more each of the new two-packs, priced at $84.99 each.

R2-D2 FIGURE BANK Sized to be in scale with the Ultimate Quarter Scale Star Wars figures, this great new R2-D2 unit is a great way for Star Wars fans to save their pennies (nickels, dimes, etc.). We've got this new bank priced at $27.99 - don't miss out on this opportunity to add to your UQS collection.

STAR WARS GALACTIC CINEMA SCENES 2009 WAVE 3 REV 1, WAVE 4 REV 1 CASES Two new waves of Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes have been announced. Wave 3 Revision 1 includes an Episode III Starfighter scene and a Snowspeeder scene, and is priced at $49.99; Wave 4 Revision 1 is also listed at $49.99 and contains an Endor Attack scene and a Slave I scene.

STAR WARS CLONE WARS TITANIUM 2009 WAVE 9 CASE, SINGLES This new wave includes a number of new Expanded Universe and Clone Wars Animated ships, like the Outrider, a Nebulon Frigate and the Malevolence. This case of 12 is priced at $84.99, with the new ships listed at $10.99 each, and older ships restocked at their regular prices.

UQS HENRY JONES SR. ACTION FIGURE Indy's crotchety father Henry Jones Senior is getting his own Ultimate Quarter Scale figure. With a Sean Connery head sculpt and sounds from the movie, this figure is a great way to add to an Indiana Jones collection. Henry Jones Senior is priced at $84.99, $15 below MSRP, and is set to arrive early next year.

MICHELLE OBAMA 6" FIGURE - SINGLES, SET OF 3 The first lady is getting her own action figure, courtesy of Jailbreak Toys. You can choose from Mrs. Obama dressed in purple, red & black, or floral print dresses, priced at $14.99 each. We've also got them listed as a set, and you can pick up all three for $42.99.

KOTOBUKIYA FRAME ARMS - STYLET, GOU-RAI Kotobukiya is branching out and has started a brand new line of model kits. The figures are each based from the same frame, and each set has many interchangeable parts so you can mix and match them any way you'd like. The first two figures, the SA16 Stylet and the Gou-Rai, are now listed, at $29.99 and $31.99, respectively.

WATCHMEN 400%/100% BEARBRICK SET This new bearbrick set includes both the 100% and 400% versions of the Watchmen bearbrick - yellow with the bloodstain and the phrase "The end is nigh" on the front, while the reverse is black with the word "Watchmen" in yellow vertically up the back. We've got this set listed at $99.99, $10 off the MSRP.

FINAL FANTASY XI TARUTARU TRADING ARTS VOLUME 1 SET OF 4 The Tarutaru characters from Final Fantasy XI are getting their own figures at last. Powerful magic users, these cute little guys will bewitch you with their little noses, and you can pick up the whole set for $24.99.

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STAR WARS CLONE WARS ANIMATED FIGURES SERIES 6 & 7 - CASES, SETS, SINGLES A whole bunch of Star Wars figures has arrived at our warehouse. Included in this shipment are Clone Wars Figures Wave 6 and 7, and we've got them in stock now. Wave 6 Cases are listed at $104.99, with the set of 6 new figures at $74.99; Wave 7 Cases are also listed at $104.99, with their set of 6 new figures listed at $69.99. Singles are also available, priced at $8.99 to $12.99 each.

THE BIG LEBOWSKI SERIES 3 SET OF 3 Three more characters from the cult classic movie have arrived. This new assortment is priced at $54.99 and includes the Stranger, Jesus and Donny. Each figure comes with accessories to help re-enact your favorite scenes.

FLASH GORDON SET These new Flash Gordon figures are created from Alex Ross designs, and are sure to be a hit with fans. This assortment includes Flash in white t-shirt, Prince Barin, Dale Arden and Klytus, and the set of four is priced at $59.99.

MOTU CLASSICS TRI-KLOPS The most recent release in the Master of the Universe Classics line, we've gotten a number of these figures for our overseas customers and others who may have issues getting them through other channels. Priced at $34.99, this new version of Tri-Klops includes his sword, three throwing daggers, a Doomseeker and even a new version of the glow-in-the-dark ring that came with the original figure.

GI JOE RISE OF COBRA ALPHA VEHICLES WAVE 2 SET, SINGLES The second wave of Alpha vehicles includes the Mole Pod, the Sky Sweeper, the Snarler Cycle and the Mantis Attack Craft. You can pick and choose your favorites, listed singly at $19.99 to $21.99 each, or you can opt to save some cash and pick up the case of 4 for $69.99.

TF ROTF DELUXE RESTOCK We've received a number of different cases of Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe figures. Now restocked are favorites like Cannon Bumblebee, Ravage, Arcee, Thrust, Gears, and more - check out the available figures and pick your favorites.

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" SERIES 5 CASE, SET, SINGLES Hasbro's newest Marvel Universe 3.75" figure wave includes new figures like Guardian, Silver Centurion Iron Man, Black & Red Costume Spider-Man, the Sub-Mariner and Electro. These new figures are available in a set of five, priced at $59.99, and we've got singles of the new Iron Man and Spidey at $12.99 and $11.99, respectively. You can also choose to pick up the new Wave 5 case, with the new figures plus old favorites like Red Hulk and Iron Fist, priced at $104.99 for the case of 12.

CLASSICS NEMESIS PRIME We've managed to get a hold of a number of these figures, to go with the Shadow Commander set and other upgrade items. Nemesis Prime is priced at $60.99, and is a great find for collectors who may have skipped him before.

STAR WARS INDOOR R/C SHIPS These new ships combine all of the fun of remote control toys with the safety needed to fly in the house. Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter and the Republic Gunship are each available at $47.99, or you can pick up the case containing one of each at $89.99.

1/4 SCALE BLACKBEARD PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE This 20" tall piece shows Blackbeard, one of the most famous of all pirates, ready for battle with a pistol in one hand and a cutlass in the other. Standing atop a broken cannon, this powerful figure is full of detail like his bandoliers of pistols and his braided beard, and is priced at $369.99, a $30 savings off the MSRP.

FANTASIA SORCERER MICKEY & YEN SID: MAGICAL MAELSTROM STATUE This enormous diorama puts in collectible form the classic scene where master sorcerer Yen Sid returns to find his errant apprentice clinging to a floating spellbook as his broom creations continue to add water to the flood. This piece is 25.5" wide by 13.14" deep by 11.75" tall, and is priced at $1799.99, $175 off the MSRP. A fantastic and magical piece, this diorama would be perfect for any Disney collector.