December 3, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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CYBER MONDAY SALE & HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES
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We've extended our Cyber Monday sale so you can continue to save on 1000+ items throughout the week. Many items are marked down 50% to 90% off - take a look here:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/content.aspx?content=18

To see our holiday shipping deadlines - please take a look at this link:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/content.aspx?content=12

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NEW ARRIVALS
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MP-01B MASTERPIECE CONVOY - BLACK VERSION WITH METAL NAMEPLATE This new version of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime mold is done in Nemesis Prime style colors such as red windows and light teal detailing, and includes a red energy axe among his accessories as well as a special metal nameplate to be displayed alongside. Priced at $149.99, this figure is a must have for TF collectors.

TF ALTERNITY SUZUKI SWIFT - BUMBLEBEE, CLIFFJUMPER The next two releases in the Alternity line are in stock and ready to go. This wave is based on the Suzuki Swift, and it's available in yellow as Bumblebee and in red as Cliffjumper. Priced at $54.99 each, collectors may want to pick up both figures, and they fit reasonably well with the previous Binaltech/Alternator figures as well.

UFC - JAKKS PACIFIC - SERIES 1 CASE, SINGLES Our first shipment of Jakks Pacific's UFC Deluxe figures has arrived, and we've got cases and some singles in stock. In addition to available singles Kevin Randleman, Michael Bisping, Evan Tanner, Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva and Forrest Griffin (available at $9.99 each), the case assortment also includes figures like Mike Swick and Cheick Kongo (one or the other per case), and is listed at $99.99.

GUNDAM 1/60 SCALE PERFECT GRADE 00 RAISER MODEL KIT The first new Perfect Grade model kit in years is Setsuna's 00 Raiser set from Gundam 00. Priced at $299.99, this kit includes LED lights, swords, rifles and more for the impressively large figure. We've got the basic kit available now, bonus clear parts are also available and arriving in January.

BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 2 SET, SINGLES The second assortment of Green Lantern Blackest Night figures has arrived at our warehouse. This assortment includes an updated figure for John Stewart, plus Black Lantern Martian Manhunter, Sinestro Corps member Kryb and Indigo-1 of the new Indigo tribe. We have the set of four available at $59.99, and also a few singles of each left at $15.99 - $16.99 each.

DC UNIVERSE WAVE 10 - EXCLUSIVE IMPERIEX WAVE We'll be getting in a batch of DCU Wave 10 figures tomorrow - preorders for the full set of 7 are available at $214.99 - take a look here

GX-47 ENERGER Z The first of two Mazinger Chogokin figures in this newsletter, the Energer Z is an early model of the robot later known as Mazinger. This version comes with a cape/ramp for the motorcycle-riding pilot to reach the head. Along with two different pilot and motorcycle figures, Energer Z also comes with a rocket punch fist and forearm and a display base, and we've got it listed at $63.99.

GX-49 SHIN MAZINGER Z This new Shin Mazinger version of the classic robot comes with the new God Scrander, which allows him to transform into the Fist of Zeus. His display base can even accommodate him in flying, standing, and Fist of Zeus modes, and he is listed at $89.99, $10 off the MSRP.

UDF METAL GEAR SOLID FIGURES - SET, SINGLES Medicom's new UDF line of Metal gear figures is now in stock. This series includes MGS3 Boss & Tiger Camo Snake and MGS4 Raiden, Crouching Snake and Vamp. Each single is available for $17.99, or you can save $15 off the MSRP and pick up the set, priced at $84.99.

SW UQS JEDI LUKE SKYWALKER We've received a shipment of the Ultimate Quarter Scale Jedi Luke Skywalker This figure comes dressed in his black outfit complete with cloak, and has sounds ands phrases from the movie. Priced at $69.99, this figure is listed $10 below MSRP and would make a great gift for any Star Wars fan.

IG-TF001 WRECKER LEADER UPGRADE PARTS KIT This upgrade kit is for use with the Ultra Magnus Classics figure and the City Commander armor set. It includes a new and improved head piece as well as two missile launchers, his gun, a sword, two war hammers that can combine into one really big hammer, a flag piece and a small poster. This upgrade kit is listed at $58.99 and is ready to join your collection.

DIABLO III 'OVERTHROWN' STATUE We've received a shipment of Sideshow's first statue release from the upcoming Diablo III video game. Titled 'Overthrown', this piece shows a raging barbarian yelling to the sky with deadly war axes in each hand. This piece is packed with detail and we've got it listed at $274.99, a $25 savings off the MSRP.

SW MILITARIES - 12" IMPERIAL SHOCK TROOPER The latest in Sideshow's Militaries of Star Wars line is the Imperial Shock Trooper. Priced at $84.99 ($5 below MSRP) this figure comes with a blaster and rifle and is dressed in battle-damaged red and white Clone Trooper armor.

MARS ATTACKS COSBABIES - SET, SINGLES Hot Toys has released their Cosbaby assortment from 'Mars Attacks'. This assortment includes Martian Ambassador, Martian Leader, Lisa, Martian Lisa, Damaged Portrait Lisa, and Martian Troopers in Long Gun and Short Gun versions. We've got each single available at $8.99, or you can pick up the set of 7 for $57.99.

TF DEVICE LABEL MOUSE - TRYPTICON & GRIMLOCK We've received a shipment of both the Grimlock and Trypticon versions of the Device Label transforming mouse, and Autobot and Decepticon alike are priced at $69.99. These raptoresque robo-dinos transform into fully working USB mice for your computer, and make great crossover collectibles as well as pleasing transfans.

SW JOKER SQUAD FIGURE SET RESTOCK This Star Wars extended universe box set from the Legacy comic includes Sith Lord Maleval and his squad of five Stormtroopers, each with a removable helmet and different head underneath. This box set is listed at $34.99, $5 below MSRP.

FUTURAMA SERIES 7 SET RESTOCK We've restocked a number of items this week, including wave 7 of the popular Futurama figures. You can pick up Hermes and Professor Farnsworth along with Nibbler and parts for the Build-A-Bot Roberto figure for $23.99, $4 off the MSRP.

ARTFX BOUNTY HUNTER FIGURES RESTOCK We've received a few each of Dengar, 4-LOM, Bossk & IG-88 from Kotobukiya's ArtFX Bounty Hunters line. Each statue kit is listed at $69.99, a great savings off the $124.99 MSRP for each piece.

DARK KNIGHT MOVIE MASTERPIECE BANK ROBBERY JOKER RESTOCK We've also received a shipment of Hot Toys' Movie Masterpiece Bank Robbery Joker from Batman: The Dark Knight. Priced at $149.99 ($25 below MSRP), this figure comes with accessories such as an alternate head, clown mask, bag with gear, weapons, alternate hands and more.

TF ROTF LEADER JETFIRE RESTOCK We've restocked our supply of Leader Jetfire from Revenge of the Fallen. We've got him available singly at $59.99, or you can pick him up in a case with Leader Optimus Prime for $99.99, and then you can combine the two figures, just like in the movie.

BATMAN FAMILY BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE PART 2 The second part of the Batman Family Build-A-Scene is Nightwing and Huntress. Bruce's former ward Dick Grayson is now all grown up and leads the Titans as Nightwing, and Helena Bertinelli is a good Catholic girl with a penchant for punishing the evildoers of Gotham. This statue can combine with pieces 1 & 3 of the set to complete the family scene.

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NEW PREORDERS
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HALO SERIES 7 CASE, SET, SINGLES Halo 3 - Series 6 sold out immediately, we suggest ordering early on the first of two new HALO series announced by McFarlane Toys includes ONI Operative Dare, Yellow Elite Flight, Blue Spartan Rogue, Sgt. Forge in camo and Tartarus. We have each figure listed singly at $11.99 - $13.99; if you're looking to get them all then you may be interested in the set of 5 priced at $56.99 or the case of 8 (including two each of Sgt. Forge, Tartarus and ONI Operative Dare) at $79.99.

GI JOE - SIDESHOW 12" FIREFLY Sideshow's latest 12" GI Joe figure is the Cobra saboteur Firefly. He comes dressed in grey camo with a face mask as in the cartoon, and includes all sorts of accessories like pouches, guns, knives, grenades, mines, and even a suitcase bomb. Firefly is all loaded for battle, and you can get your pre-order in for him today, priced at $114.99 ($5 off the MSRP).

HALO SERIES 8 CASE, SET, SINGLES HALO series 8 has also been listed for pre-order. Each figure in this series, including Black Spartan Mark IV, Red Elite Ascetic and Black Brute Captain, is available singly at $11.99, or you can choose the case of 8 (presumably one of each figure), which is listed at $79.99. Check out the menu page for more of the available figures.

MARVEL SELECT CYCLOPS & VARIANT SET Diamond Select has just announced their newest Marvel Select figure. Cyclops is getting a figure in his classic look (worn throughout most of the time between Giant-Size X-Men #1 to issue #203) to go along with the recently-released Marvel Girl. We've got this figure listed at $17.99; he's also getting a variant showing his costume at the beginning of the X-Factor series, and you can pick up the set of two Cyclopes for $39.99.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT PROP REPLICAS We've recently listed a number of Museum Replicas prop replicas from World of Warcraft. We have Alliance and Horde versions of a wearable Tabard and a War Flag, priced at 74.99 and $37.99 respectively; we've also listed a Frostmourne Sword Latex Prop Replica - priced at $139.99 ($10 below MSRP), this piece looks real and yet is made of high-quality latex, layered foam, police-grade kevlar and more to provide a usable piece for Live Action Role Playing and other fun.

ASHLEY WOOD 12" HEAVY TOMORROW KING SOH The latest figure in Ashley Wood's Popbot series is the 12" Heavy Tomorrow King Soh. This stylized asian figure comes dressed for battle with a giant bazooka over his shoulder, and we've got him priced at $114.99, a $5 savings off the MSRP.

NHL SPORTSPICKS SERIES 24 CASE, SINGLES McFarlane has also announced the next series of NHL Sportspicks. Series 24 includes players like Robyn Regehr, Jonas Gustavsson, and Michael Cammalleri, and we've got all the figures listed individually at $11.99, and the case of 8 (including a chase or collector figure) listed at $89.99.

MLB SPORTSPICKS SERIES 26 CASE, SINGLES The first MLB wave for 2010 has also been listed for pre-order. This wave includes CC Sabathia, Tim Lincecum, Evan Longoria, Prince Fielder and more, and we've got the case of 8 (with a chase or collector figure) listed at $79.99, with singles of each figure priced at $10.99 each.

MORE KOREAN BOX GALAXY FORCE TFS - EXILLION, DREADROCK, NITRO CONVOY, FLAME CONVOY We've added a few more offerings in our Korean Box Galaxy Force line. We've got GC-02 Exillion at $15.99, GC-04 Dreadrock at $31.99, GC-10 Nitro Convoy at $19.99 and GD-07 Flame Convoy at $27.99 - if you've missed any of the Japanese releases of these figures, the Korean Box versions are a great and economical way to catch up.