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

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NEW PREORDERS
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HASBRO REVEALS NEW MARVEL, TRANSFORMERS & STAR WARS We've just received images of all the initial 2010 waves of the lines mentioned above. Marvel Secret Wars, Transformers Movie Deluxe, Special NEST 2-pack, Voyager, Star Wars Cinema Scenes and more have all been revealed. These are all listed on the new preorder page - take a look here for a summary

HULKBUSTER IRON MAN 21" COMIQUETTE The new 21" version of the Hulkbuster Armor Iron Man has been made as a comiquette by Sideshow, and is close to 1/6 scale. Tony Stark created this armor so that he could stand up and go toe to toe with the Hulk, and now you can enjoy a replica of the suit in your own collection. This impressive piece is priced at $389.99, $30 off the MSRP.

BANDAI CHOGOKIN APOLLO 11 & SATURN V REPLICA This exquisitely accurate 1/144-scale reproduction is based on many specialized documents and other data. In addition, during development of this product, Bandai sought and received the full cooperation of the web site "Apollo Maniacs," a favorite of Apollo fans, in making sure that the overall appearance, as well as that of the parts such as the rocket and engine, is as accurate and detailed as possible. This highly detailed piece is up for preorder at $574.99, but space ships aren't cheap!

JAPANESE & KOREAN MICROMAN FINDS We've also got a shipment of Microman figures and mechs on the way. Robotman Baron, Giant Acroyer, Micro Trailer, Robotman Endeavor, Acromonster and many more are available, priced from $5.99 to $44.99 each - check them out at the link.

JAPANESE & KOREAN CAR ROBOTS TF FINDS One of our suppliers has managed to get us a large quantity of Japanese and Korean Car Robots figures. God Magnus, the Build team, Wild Ride, Gelshark and more are up for pre-order now, along with a few Japanese Beast Wars figures (like Big Convoy) even Deathgarrygun and Captain Shark from the Brave series. Check them out in their directories; this link will send you to the Car Robots menu to start your fun.

LADIES OF THE 80'S PINK LABEL BARBIE DOLLS This new trio of dolls takes its inspiration from lady rockers of the 80s. Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett and Debbie Harry are each available, priced at $34.99 and dressed in signature outfits of the era.

SPIDER-WOMAN LEGENDARY SCALE BUST This fantastic new 18" bust shows Spider-Woman (hero and villain of the recent Secret Invasion storyline in Marvel Comics) with her hair flowing in the wind. Spider-Woman has been both hero and villain and was finally replaced by a Skrull leader for the invasion of Earth. Now she can be a member of your team - priced at $189.99 ($10 off MSRP) she's all ready for action.

STARSHIP TROOPERS 6" TAC FIGHTER REPLICA Yamato is creating a 6" replica version of the TAC fighter from Starship Troopers. As one of the main ships used to fig the Bug armies, this familiar piece should delight fans of the books, movie, series and more, and it is listed at $109.99, a savings of $20 off the MSRP.

SENGOKU BASARA REVOLTECH FIGURES Sengoku Basara, known in the US as Devil Kings, is an action/fighting game in the style of Dynasty Warriors, but set in the Sengoku period of Japan. Two of the main characters, Yukimura Sanada and Masamune Date have been chosen to become the next Revoltech figures. With revoltech joints and a plethora of accessories, this figures will be displayable in any style you'd like, and we've got them priced at $36.99 each.

MARVEL HEROCLIX - THOR'S MIGHTY CHARIOT, BATTLEPACKS More new Heroclix items have been announced by NECA. First, the Thor's Mighty Chariot special edition figure will now be available at retail, and we've got it listed at $17.99. NECA is also releasing new 3-figure Battlepacks, including Spider-Man with Doc Ock and Tombstone alongside three other sets. Priced at $5.49 each, these sets are a great way to try the game, without having to invest a lot of time or money.

LOST TWO-PACKS SERIES 1 SET Bif Bang Pow has announced the first wave of their upcoming "Lost" figure two-packs. The first two two-packs include 7" figures of Jack with Kate and Sawyer with Juliet, and we've got the set of two two-packs listed at $64.99, with a February 2010 arrival date that falls right in the middle of the final season of the show.

PALM BEACH GOLD LABEL BARBIE DOLLS This trio of Barbie dolls seems to hearken back to the 60's with a group of Palm Beach outfit wearing figures. The Swim Suit figure, the Caftan figure and the Coral dress figure have a certain flair that puts newer dolls to shame, and they're available at $49.99 (swimsuit), $74.99 (Caftan) and $144.99 (Coral Dress) each.

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NEW ARRIVALS
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TRANSFORMERS DEVICE LABEL - RAVAGE & TIGATRON USB FLASH DRIVES The first of the Device Label Transformers have arrived. Ravage and Tigatron are now ready to join your collection in their new transforming Flash Drive forms. Each flash drive is listed at $44.99, and include special software to allow Ravage and Tigatron to frolic on your desktop, too!

BACK TO THE FUTURE 1:15 DELOREAN This new piece by Diamond Select shows the DeLorean as it appears at the end of "Back to the Future." With sounds and glowing lights around the slick time machine, this piece will make an exciting addition to your collection, and we've got it priced at $39.99, $10 below MSRP.

GALACTUS LEGENDARY SCALE BUST This 21" tall bust of Galactus shows the World-Devourer in his usual angry mood, ready to lash out at his herald, the Silver Surfer (who is included as a separate piece and in scale, flying on his surfboard at Galactus' eye level). This piece is packed with detail and is priced at $239.99, a $10 savings off the MSRP.

MOTU CLASSICS - TEELA, ZODAK We've received shipments of the latest Masters of the Universe Classics figures. Teela and Zodak are each priced at $34.99, and these new sculpts deserve a place alongside the originals, for both quality and tradition.

BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 1 SET This first assortment based on the "Blackest Night" event from DC Comics includes Alpha Lantern Boodikka, Red Lantern Atrocitus, Blue Lantern Saint Walker and Black Lantern Superman (from Earth-2). You can pick up the entire set for $59.99, a savings of $16 off the MSRP.

SIDESHOW SANDTROOPER 1/6 Falling in line to join Sideshows Imperial Ranks is the Sandtrooper 12-inch Figure! This highly detailed figure is completely equipped with modified armor and gear specialized to withstand harsh desert climates and extreme temperatures.

SW CW TITANIUM 2009 WAVE 9 - CASE, SINGLES We've just received a shipment of Star Wars Titanium vehicles, including the new 2009 Wave 9 case. This case includes ships like the Malevolence, the new Clone Wars Y-Wing, the Outrider and more, and is priced at $84.99 for the case of 12. We've also stocked a good number of Titanium singles, and they are priced from $5.59 to $10.99 each - mix and match your
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WORLD OF WARCRAFT DELUXE ILLIDAN STORMRAGE - DEMON FORM This former Night Elf turned ultimate evil is now available as a deluxe figure from DC Direct. Standing over 11" tall with his wings outstretched, Illidan is priced at $39.99 ($10 off MSRP) and is ready to join your forces.

GHOSTBUSTERS - 6" & 12" RAY STANZ Dan Ackroyd's character from the Ghostbusters movies is now available in two different sizes. We've got 6" Ray priced at $34.99, and 12" Ray is listed at $89.99, and each comes with a number of accessories including their signature ghost-hunting proton packs. With two sizes available, Ray should fit into most scale collections.

AME-COMI CATWOMAN & BATGIRL In stock now at $49.99 - DC Direct's cool anime style vision of these classic comic characters is definitley worth a look

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT 10" FIGURES These new versions of Batman (in his Dark Knight suit) and the Joker have been scaled up to a 10" size along with their accessories, and are priced at $18.99 each - great for kids and adults both.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT MOVIE MASTERS JOKER AS GOTHAM CITY THUG The latest of the Batman Movie Masters, this new version of the Joker shows him in costume as a Gotham City Thug. Looking menacing in his new mask and suit, this scary figure is listed at $34.99 and ready to go.