January 29, 2010 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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IRON MAN 2 MOVIE FIGURES AND MORE Late tonight we'll be listing many figures, vehicles and more from the upcoming 'Iron Man 2' movie - including 3.75" movie figures, 3.75" comic figures, Superhero Squad, vehicles, role play items and more - check out all the new listings tonight or in the morning - some very cool stuff!

SCI-FI REVOLTECH - NEW LINE We've listed seven figures from Kaiyodo's new Sci-Fi Revoltech line. The first two figures are an Alien and Daimajin, each from their self-titled movies; we've also listed 5 more that will be released in successive months - Baragon, Gamera, Gyaos, Booska and even Jack Skellington from 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'. Each figure is listed at $36.99, and they are set to start arriving in April.

PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME - FIGURES, PLAYSETS, ROLE-PLAY We've listed McFarlane Toys' entire lineup of 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' figures and accessories. We've got 4" figures in sets and singles, 6" figures in sets and singles, horse sets and playsets in scale with the 4" figures, and even a Sands of Time Role Play Dagger, that even lights up. Check out the available figures and more here.

GI JOE - SIDESHOW 12" FLINT Sideshow's next GI Joe 12" figure is Flint, one of the leaders of the team. This figure comes dressed in a cloth version of his look from the cartoon, along with all manner of accessory pieces (listed on his page). We have Flint priced at $112.99, saving you $7 off the MSRP.

GANDALF THE GREY PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE This new Premium Format figure shows Gandalf as he appeared in the beginning of the Lord of the Rings books. Wearing his grey hat and robes, this unassuming old man has got more than a few secrets under his beard. We've got this piece listed at $279.99, a savings of $20 off of the MSRP.

T2 1:1 SCALE ENDOSKULL PROP REPLICA WITH THEME SONG This reissue of the life-size T-800 endoskull has everything the previous release had, and adds blue LED lights to light up the head, upgraded speakers and even plays the theme song for the movie. This piece is listed at $519.99, saving you $80 off the MSRP for the piece.

VOLTRON - ROBOT VINYL COLLECTION VOLUME 3 - VEHICLE VOLTRON The third release in Toynami's Robot Vinyl Collection is Vehicle Voltron. Comprised of 15 different ships, this Earth-made super-robot could still stand toe to toe with Lion Force Voltron, and now he will be available to join his brother-in-arms as a 9" vinyl figure (which does not separate or transform). If you picked up the vinyl Lion Force Voltron from last year, you won't want to miss out on this companion piece, priced at $31.99, a savings of $4 off the MSRP.

NFL SPORTSPICKS - COLLEGE FOOTBALL SERIES 2 - CASE, SINGLES McFarlane's latest wave of NFL Sportspicks is a second assortment of the College Football series. This lineup includes Eli Manning, Jason Witten, Larry Fitzgerald, Marion Barber, Matt Ryan and Tony Romo, each in their college uniforms. The case assortment will include one random chase or collector figure (in place of one of the previously-slotted figures) and is priced at $79.99; you could also opt to mix and match your favorite singles, at $10.99 each.

BLACKEST NIGHT RESTOCK SERIES 1 SET DC Direct is re-packing the assortment for their re-release of the Blackest Night Series 1 figures. This time, Boodikka is replaced by Indigo 1, and we have the set of 4 (with Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman, Atrocitus and Saint Walker) available for $59.99. We've also got singles available for all four figures, priced at $16.99 to $19.99 each, under the Green Lantern Action Figures menu.

DARK HORSE - GHOST 12" FIGURE Dark Horse and Triad Toys have come together to produce a new 12" figure based on the character Ghost from the self-titled comic book. This figure comes garbed in her usual white bodysuit and cloak, and comes with pistols, extra hands and more. This figure is listed at $79.99, $20 below the MSRP, so pick one up before the disappear.

DARK HORSE - BARB WIRE 12" FIGURE Triad has paid attention to every detail: from her fishnets to her gloves and armbands, buckles, to her blonde hair, this is the ultimate collector's item. Accessories include an arsenal's worth of weaponry-even her handcuffs. You can take this high-quality heroine home just don't call her "babe." Preorders listed $30 under MSRP

TMNT MICHELANGELO COMIQUETTE Michelangelo is the third of the four Turtles to get the comiquette treatment. Mike's 12" statue shows him crouching, ready to attack with his nunchaku. This piece is to arrive this fall, and is priced at $189.99, a savings of $10 off the MSRP.

GAMBIT PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE Sideshow's new Premium Format figure of Gambit has the Cajun dressed in his standard trenchcoat, and include two different heads for you to use, depending on which style suits you more. This statue is listed at $259.99, a savings of $15 off the MSRP.

12" TOY STORY COLLECTOR EDITION FIGURES - BUZZ, JESSIE, BULLSEYE This new line from Thinkway brings the heroes of the Toy Story movies home in a 12" format. Buzz Lightyear, Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl and Bullseye the horse are each available for pre-order, priced from $66.99 to $74.99 each.

TF ROTF RA-25 HUMAN ALLIANCE SKIDS WITH ARCEE & MIKAELA IMPORT SET This import set from Takara should be similar to the Hasbro release, so if you missed out on your chance to pick up the domestic version, this version may be right for you. The set is priced at $59.99, and should arrive next month.

GODZILLA KING GHIDRAH 1991 RESIN FIGURE This resin figure of King Ghidrah is from a limited edition of 150 pieces and is created by Albatross Japan. Covered in gold scales and with three monstrous jawed heads, King Ghidrah is a fearsome opponent, and we have his figure listed at $349.99.

ROBOT DAMASHII C3 EXCLUSIVE MOONLIGHT BUTTERFLY TURN A & TURN x, TURN A, PART SET These exclusive Damashii figures from C3 are now available for domestic purchase. We've got the set of Turn A & Turn X Gundam with their add-on parts listed for $169.99, the Turn A alone with add-on parts for $84.99, and a set of add-on parts that can be used with regular Turn A or Turn X Damashii figures for $18.99.

BLACKEST NIGHT TOON TUMBLERS - SET OF 8, SINGLES Funpop's Toon Tumblers have a new assortment on the way. The Blackest Night Toon Tumblers each come with a Lantern Corps symbol on one side, with the emotion of that Corps on the reverse. The set of 8 includes Green (will), Yellow (Fear), Blue (Hope), Red (Rage), Purple (Love), Orange (Avarice), Indigo (Compassion) and Black (Death), and is listed at $79.99. We also have singles listed of the Green, Red and Black Lantern Tumblers, at $9.99 each.

ARH STUDIOS - 1/5 SCALE ACHILLES, 1/8 SCALE ATTILA THE HUN STATUES We've listed two new statues from ARH Studios. The 1/8 scale line is being joined by Attila the Hun, who stands proud, presenting his curved blade in front of him. This statue is listed at $189.99. We've also listed a new 1/5 scale statue of Achilles, standing tall in golden armor and wielding a spear and shield; this version of Achilles is listed at $224.99, and both pieces are set to arrive this April.

LEGO STAR WARS - ARC-170, REBEL TROOPER ARMY PACK, SNOWTROOPER ARMY PACK Three new sets are on their way to fill your Lego Star Wars collection. The Rebel Trooper and Snowtrooper Army Packs each come with minifigures as well as a vehicle or battle station for them to use, and are listed at $14.99 each. The ARC-170 is listed at $84.99 and includes Kit Fisto, an R2 unit and two Clone Troopers.

LEGO TOY STORY - ARMY MEN, CONSTRUCT-A-BUZZ, BUZZ STAR COMMAND SPACESHIP Lego is also releasing three new Toy Story sets. The Army Men on Patrol set includes four men and a Jeep for them to ride in, and is listed at $14.99; the Construct-A-Buzz set comes with pieces to make your own version of Buzz along with an Alien for him and is priced at $34.99. Finally, the Star Command Spaceship set is listed at $39.99 and includes Buzz and Zurg minifigures as well.

SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV JURI STATUE Han Juri is one of the new fighters in the upcoming "Super Street Fighter IV" game. This Tae Kwon Do warrior is ready to dole out a beating to anyone asking for it, and her statue is listed at $114.99, with an April 2010 arrival date.

DISNEY'S SLEEPING BEAUTY - MALEFICENT'S CASTLE, MALEFICENT PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE We've added two new items to our Sleeping Beauty menu. Maleficent comes in to her own with a Premium Format 22" figure, in which she stands with her familiar on her staff. This piece is listed at $269.99, saving you $20 off the MSRP. We've also listed Maleficent's Castle, a 10.5" version of her home that includes LED lights and narration and sounds from the movie. This piece is priced at $214.99, saving you $10 odd the MSRP.

BLACK CAT LEGENDARY SCALE BUST This 12" tall bust of Spider-Man's ally/enemy shows her in her traditional fur-edged suit with black mask, her hair blowing gently off to the right. This bust is listed at $189.99, which saves you $10 off the MSRP for the piece.

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THUNDERCATS LION-O STATUE This new 14" statue of the lord of the Thundercats has arrived. Lion-O stands in a dynamic pose, presenting the Sword of Omens in front of him. We not only have the statue available at $179.99 ($20 off the MSRP), but we've also got a few of the signed Artist proof version, listed at $219.99.

IGEAR IG-TF007 COMPUTER CONTROL CENTER IGear has created a fantastic custom playset/diorama for your Autobots to call home. This set replicates Teletran-1 and a good chunk of the Ark and comes complete with a whole sheet of stickers for viewscreens and more. G1 fans will really enjoy this set, and it is listed at $119.99 - take a peek at the pics for more details on this great set.

TERMINATOR SALVATION MOVIE MASTERPIECE FINAL BATTLE JOHN CONNOR WITH HYDROBOT This new version of Hot Toys' John Connor figure includes a Christian Bale head sculpt and a battle-damaged endoskeleton base, as well as a 1/6 scale articulated Hydrobot that lights up. This set is listed at $179.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

MACROSS TRANSFORMING REVOLTECH FIGURES - VF-1A, VF-1S We've received the first two of the new triple-transforming Revoltech Macross figures. Roy Focker's VF-1s and Hikaru Ichijo's VF-1A are both currently available, priced at $31.99 each, and each able to transform into Battroid, Gerwalk and Valkyrie modes.

DC DYNAMICS WONDER WOMAN STATUE This new piece is designed and sculpted by Tim Bruckner, and has Wonder Woman coalescing out of a cloud of vapors. This statue stands 11.25" tall and is priced at $154.99, $39 below the MSRP.

DCU WAVE 11 We've received a large shipment of DC Universe Classics Wave 11, and we've got the whole lineup available. All of the singles are in stock, priced at $16.99 to $21.99 each; we also have them listed as a set of 8 with the pieces for the Kilowog CnC figure for $124.99, and the case of 10 (including Superman and Batman 'Best Of' figures) for $149.99.

DCU WAVE 12 - NEW SINGLES A couple of new figures from DC Universe Classics Wave 12 have arrived. Joining Mary Batson and Desaad are Metal Man Iron and villain Copperhead, priced at $16.99 each.

QUEEN'S BLADE REVOLTECH FIGURES We've just received a shipment of Revoltech Fraulein figures from Queen's Blade. We've got Menace, Melona and Echidna, as well as the Player 2 Color versions of Airi and Nanael, and you can pick your favorites up for $36.99 - $38.99 each.

MOTU CLASSICS We've received a number of Masters of the Universe Classics figures, for the benefit of our international and other customers. This month includes Reissue Beast-Man, Battle Armor He-Man and Adora, each priced at $34.99.

MARVEL SELECT "BEST OF" ASSORTMENT 4 - CASE, SINGLES This new Marvel Select assortment includes 4 of the Black Cat, along with 3 each of Doctor Doom and Thanos. We've got this case listed at $119.99 ($40 below the MSRP), and we also have singles remaining, with Black Cat listed at $21.99 and Doctor Doom at $17.99.

SUPER MIXTURE MODEL INVISIBLE WOMAN STATUE The first piece from Mamegyorai's new Super Mixture Model line of statues is the Invisible Woman as sculpted by Rockin' Jelly Bean. This piece blends anime styling into an American comics character, with a truly unique design. We have this statue priced at $124.99, and she's ready to join your collection.

ENCORE #11 SKYWARP & THUNDERCRACKER RESTOCK We've just received a small restock shipment of the Skywarp & Thundercracker Encore set. For anyone that missed out on this set the first time, here is your chance. This set is priced at $64.99, and is a great way to fill holes in your G1 collection.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2009 VOLUME 3 - SKIDS AND SCREECH SET The third exclusive from the Transformers Generations 2009 series is this box set of Skids and Screech. Patterned after the twins from Revenge of the Fallen, these two are recolors of Skids with new heads and Diaclone scooters in matching colors. You can pick up the set of two for $139.99, or you can get them as a set with the Magazine for $159.99, with the Magazine available separately for $32.99.

AVATAR SCORPION CHOPPER While we wait for the new assortments of figures, we've received a shipment of Scorpion Chopper vehicles. This ships are built to work with the line of figures, and this one is a futuristic Helicopter-type vehicle lined with weapons. Pick up yours for $29.99.

BTS-02 DX TELETRAN ACCESSORY PACK This set includes a number of add-ons and accessories to pump up your 'bots and 'cons. It includes guns, towing accessories, and a new robotic arm and base to attach to the various Mobile Command Bases. Pick up this set and let the battle continue, priced at $24.99.

EZ DEVASTATOR SET This set is now available as a single box set, instead of having to collect them one at a time or spring for the import set. This set includes all seven Constructicons packaged in Devastator form, and we have it listed at $54.99 - don't miss out on your chance to have a fully-transformable ROTF Devastator in your collection.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - TIGH & GAETA 2-PACK The Tigh & Gaeta two-pack is the first of a few on their way from Diamond Select Toys. This pair includes both men dressed in blue uniforms, and you can add both to your collection for $24.99, saving you $7 off the MSRP for the two-pack.