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

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CLEARANCE SALE
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We've lowered pricing on a large number of older and overstocked items. The latest sales menu has over 900 items discounted 40% to 90% off our list prices. There are also 1100 items discounted 20% to 40% - be sure to check those menus because many items sell out before they get to the 50% off range. Tons of great deals to be had on a huge selection of items - take a look here:
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DC UNIVERSE SERIES 13 We've just listed the latest wave of Mattel's DC Universe Classics. Wave 13 should continue the trend of a massive Build-A-Figure, and we've got the set of 8 (which will include all of the parts needed for the BAF) listed at $114.99. We've also listed cases of the two different assortments at $139.99 each, but it is thought at this time that neither case will contain all of the parts for the complete Build-A-Figure.

1/60 SCALE PERFECT GRADE GUNDAM 00 RAISER - WITH OR WITHOUT BONUS PARTS The latest Perfect Grade announcement from Bandai is the 00 Raiser from Gundam 00. This time, Bandai is releasing this one with and without a bonus part set (consisting of clear body parts and a special display stand, at additional cost from the manufacturer) and we've got them both listed - $349.99 for the set with bonus parts, and $299.99 for the set by itself.

T-800 ENDOSKULL 1:2 SCALE BUST The newest replica from T2 is this creepy T-800 Endoskull. Coming with a plexi display case, this piece includes a removable memory chip and includes a light-up function, turning the eyes into glowing pits of fiery evil. Priced at $134.99, this piece would make a great gift for any Terminator fan.

STREET FIGHTER IV - SURVIVAL MODE COLORS SERIES 1 - CASE, SET NECA is releasing their recent Street Fighter IV figure in their Survival Mode color schemes. Series 1 includes Ken and Crimson Viper in white outfits and Ryu in dark blue; we've got these new figures listed as a set of three for $44.99 or in a case of 14 for $174.99.

LEGEND OF ZELDA OCARINA OF TIME - FIRE TUNIC & WATER TUNIC LINK STATUES First4Figures has announced two variant Link statues from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Following up on their first Link piece, these versions have Link in a blue Water Tunic or a red Fire Tunic, and are listed at $114.99 each ($15 off MSRP).

INTERROGATION ROOM ENVIRONMENT - FOR BATMAN This new deluxe environment from Xces Studios is scaled for use with 1/6 scale figures, like Batman and the Joker in the second picture. The attention to detail in the display is fantastic, from the dirty brickwork around the edge of the floor to the distress on the face of the steel door. We've got this piece listed at $299.99 - check out the pics and you'll find a need for it - from Batman to police and even military, this set would look great with almost any figures.

SOTA 'DEATH' STATUE SOTA has taken the fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse and replicated him as the terrifying embodiment of Death, come to harvest the remnant souls of those who survived his brothers. Death is presented as a 15-inch tall statue, a grim reminder of the inevitability of life's end, proudly perched astride his pale green horse.

NEW TWILIGHT TONNER DOLLS The folks at Tonner Doll have have announced three new dolls from "Twilight". Limited Edition dolls of James, Laurent and Victoria are each up for pre-order, dressed in outfits from the movie and priced at $164.99, a $15 savings off the MSRP.

JUMBO MACHINEDER NEO - MAZINGER Z Bandai is re-energizing a classic line with the announcement of the Jumbo Machineder Neo series. Mazinger Z will be the first release later this year, and this new articulated version of the famous robot is listed at $349.99.

XS-13 SOUL OF CHOGOKIN SPEC EVANGELION 01 (EVANGELION 2.0 VERSION) This new version uses the XS-03 EVA-01 base, altered with new parts and a new color scheme to invoke its appearance near the end of "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance". Priced at $109.99, this piece is set to arrive in December and should be a crowd pleaser.

ST:TMP PHASER REPLICA Diamond Select is producing a phaser replica from "Star Trek: The Motion Picture". Listed at $29.99, this item will have sounds and voices from the movie plus a removable Type-1 phaser, a first of its kind release.

MVP COLLECTION NFL MINI BUSTS The first wave of NFL Busts from manufacturer MVP Collection includes Ray Lewis, Tom Brady, Eli Manning, Brian Westbrook and Troy Polamalu, done as busts abotu 7" tall. Each bust is listed at $69.99, $5 off the MSRP; choose your favorites and get ready to build your perfect team.

MICHAEL JACKSON COSTUME ACCESSORIES Rubies has announced that they will be releasing a number of items under their Michael Jackson license. We've listed these items, ranging from signature jackets to hats, wigs and his famous sequined glove, and we expect them to arrive later this month, in time for Halloween.

TRANSFORMERS G1 SEASON 2 VOLUME 1 25TH ANNIVERSARY DVD BOX SET We've got Shout Factory's next 25th Anniversary Transformers G1 Box Set listed. Priced at $29.99, this set will include the first 28 episodes of Season 2, considered by many to be the show's best.

TRANSFORMERS G1 - "MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE" DVD Shout Factory has also announced a DVD collecting the three part "More Than Meets the Eye" miniseries that acted as an introduction to the G1 series. Listed at $12.99, this DVD also includes two bonus episodes - Transport To Oblivion and Roll For It.

MOTU CLASSICS WEBSTOR We've got this item listed for the ease of our customers who aren't able to order with MattyCollector for various reasons. Priced at $34.99, Webstor should be arriving later this month.

CHUCKY 14" VINYL FIGURE Sideshow has announced an all-new vinyl Chucky figure. Standing 14" tall, Chucky's vinyl doll body allows for considerable articulation like ball-jointed neck, shoulders and hips, and is priced at $47.99. We're not sure what is scarier - this figure, or the thought of missing out on him.

NEW SKELANIMALS We've just listed a whole bunch of new Skelanimals items. From backpacks of Marcy and Pen to new series of PVC keychains and charms, from PVC Box Sets to new Deluxe Plush and Vinyl series, the dead animal world is bursting with new friends to love. Check out all the new items on pre-order in many of the menus.

ATOMEDIA 12" FIGURE WITH INTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE Go Hero has created a 1:6 scale figure that contains an internal audio device, which contains 1 GB of memory and allows the user to download and manage sound files for the figure to 'speak'. Now you don't have to wait for someone to release your favorite figure with sound effects - just get this figure, an appropriate outfit and head, and a computer with Internet access and you're all set! Priced at $84.99, this figure is set to arrive before the end of the year, and will add a new level of creativity to your collection.

ATOMODEL 12" FIGURE Go Hero is also releasing a new 1:6 scale figure (without all of the extra electronics) that has shoulders that pop off for easy dressing. The ATOModel figure is listed at $31.99, and should arrive later this year.

ELVIS WOBBLERS & NODNIKS We've just listed a number of new Elvis Wacky Wobblers and Nodniks from Funko. From 50's Pink Jacket Elvis to 1968 Black SUit Elvis to Elvis in a Pink Cadillac, and even 3'75" Elvis Nodniks and an Elvis Jailhouse Rock Funko Force figure, we've got them all ready for pre-order, priced from $10.99 - $14.99 each.

STAR WARS BLUE CLONE TROOPER LIEUTENANT BUST Gentle Giant's newest Star Wars mini bust will be this Blue Clone Trooper Lieutenant. Standing about 5" tall, we've got him priced at $27.99 and expect him to arrive later this month.

GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT DVD, TWO-DISC SPECIAL EDITION This recently recent animated movie is on its way as well. Featuring Christopher Meloni as Hal Jordan, this movie does a great job of blending the new and older Green Lantern histories along with a touch of "done-in-one" sensibility, creating someing for young and old, fan and newbie alike. We've got the single disc DVD listed at $19.99, and the two-disc Special Edition DVD set at $24.99.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES DVD, TWO-DISC SPECIAL EDITION The upcoming "Public Enemies" movie has Batman and Superman teaming up against most everybody, as Lex Luthor turns the nation against them due to a threat from space. With voice actors like Kevin Conroy, Clancy Brown and Tim Daly anchoring an all-star cast, this mega-team-up is bound to be a hit with fans of the Batman and Superman animated series, as well as the Justice League cartoon. Like "First Flight", we've got the single disc DVD listed at $19.99, and the two-disc Special Edition DVD set at $24.99.

IRON MAN: ARMORED ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 DVD SET Volume 1 of this new series includes the first six episodes of the new hit cartoon, starring a young Tony Stark and his friends trying to thwart the forces of greed and villainy. Priced at $16.99, this set provides a new look at a classic hero, personalizing it for a new generation of fans.

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TMNT PARTY VAN Playmates has released their 25th Anniversary Original Party Van for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line. THis vehicle is priced at $32.99 and can carry all four turtles as well as protective weaponry.

HOT TOYS ISHIKAWA GOEMON

From the upcoming film, the Goemon figure features the likeness of Yosuke Eguchi, depicting the legendary bandit and ninja warrior Ishikawa Goemon. This incredibly detailed figure uses the Hot Toys 12-inch figure body with over 32 points of articulation. In stock now at $144.99

MEDICOM COBRA RAH The RAH Cobra 12-inch figure by Medicom Toy Corporation from the Japanese anime 'Cobra The Animation' has just arrived. The figure is highly authentic, and ready to take life on your shelf in any dynamic pose that you desire. Medicom Toy's RAH body is one of the most articulated 12-inch figure bodies available.

STAR WARS - MEDICOM TIE PILOT Medicom's latest 1/6 scale figure is in stock now at $169.99 - take a look at the TIE Pilot here

CLONE WARS JEDI ARTFX SET This Kotobukiya ArtFX model set includes the three main Jedi from the "Clone Wars" animated series, Obi-Wan, Anakin and Ahsoka, along with all of the parts needed to assemble their leader, Master Yoda. This set is priced at $149.99, a $30 savings off the MSRP.

CINEMA OF FEAR 3.75" SERIES 1 The 1:18 scale seems to be the place to be for figures of all kinds now. First GI Joe and Star Wars, and then Marvel and DC; now, even the horror maniacs of the Cinema of Fear line are getting in the action! Series 1 includes Freddy, Jason and Leatherface, and each is articulated and includes accessories. We've got the set of three priced at $27.99 ($5 off MSRP) and they're ready to menace your collection today.

MARVEL SELECT SABERTOOTH This new figure is Sabertooth at the height of his popularity, tall, strong and ready to eviscerate someone. Priced at $17.99, good old Victor is ready to join your collection today.

TF ROTF VOYAGER SET - GRINDOR & LONG HAUL Priced at $52.99, this pair of Voyagers includes Grindor, a gray (or possibly tan) repaint of Blackout (with a black and silver recolor of Scorponok!) and Long Haul, a brand new Constructicon with a lot of power and a bad attitude.

STAR TREK DIE-CAST 1:50 SCALE VEHICLES ASSORTMENT "A" CASE This case assortment includes the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D from "The Next Generation", the USS Reliant NCC-1864 from "THe Wrath of Khan" and two of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 refit from "Star Trek: The Motion Picture". This case is listed at $49.99, and these ships are great for collectors and fans of many different generations of the classic sci-fi line.

CINEMA OF FEAR TINY TERRORS SERIES 1 If the cute style of Superhero Squad and Galactic Heroes is more you're style, you're in luck - Mezco has also released the trio of Leatherface, Jason and Freddy as the first wave of their new Tiny Terrors line. The set of three is listed at $12.99, and puts a new spin on the cute aesthetic.