May 5, 2010 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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HASBRO TRANSFORMERS 2010 - WAVE 02 & 03 Another 25+ new Transformers have just been announced, we have images for a few of them and expect Hasbro to release images for the rest in the next day or two. Take a look at all the new preorders here:

TRANSFORMERS 2010 GENERATIONS DELUXE SERIES 02, 03 Series 02 of the new Generations deluxe line is listed as a set of 4, including one each of Cybertron versions of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime & Megatron along with Darkmount (the new form of comic character Straxus), and it is priced at $51.99. Series 03 is listed as a set of 4 and a case of 8, with the set including Cybertron Megatron, Darkmount, Cybertron Soundwave & Red Alert priced at $53.99 and the case adds additional Cybertron Soundwave and Red Alert figures as well as Autobot Drift and Cybertron Bumblebee, and is listed at $99.99. We also have each of the figures listed individually at $12.99 - $14.99 each.

TRANSFORMERS 2010 COMBINER SERIES 02 The second assortment of Combiner two-packs includes Icepick with
Chainclaw, Leadfoot with Pinpoint and Sledge with Throttler. They are available individually at $11.99, as a set of 3 for $33.99 The next assortment of Combiner Five-Packs includes the Destructicons and the Rallybots. Each of these five-packs is priced at $24.99, or you can get them as a set of 2 for $47.99, or in a case of all four five-packs so far (adding the Aerialbots and the Combaticons) for $89.99.

TRANSFORMERS 2010 VOYAGER SERIES 02 The next assortment of Voyager class Transformers includes Battle Blades Optimus Prime and Banzai-Tron, who are available singly or as a set for $49.99 They are also available in case assortments, with the Series 02 case including one each of those two with one each of Sea Spray and Payload, and the Series 02 Revision 02 case including one Banzai-Tron, two Battle Blades Optimus Primes and one Autobot Ratchet. Each case of four is priced at $89.99.

TRANSFORMERS 2010 DELUXE SERIES 02 The second wave of deluxes for 2010 includes Elita-1, Hailstorm, Sidearm Sideswipe and Tuner Skids, and they're priced at $13.99 each, or you can pick up the set of 4 for 51.99. We also have the Series 02 Revision 02 Case on its way, which includus all eight deluxes from waves 1 & 2, priced at $99.99.

TRANSFORMERS 2010 SCOUT SERIES 02, 02 REVISION 02 Series 02 of the Scout assortment includes Breacher, Insecticon and Oil Pan, and they're available individually at $11.99 or as a Series 02 Revision 02 Set of 3 at $31.99.

TRANSFORMERS 2010 LEGENDS SERIES 02 REVISION 01 The next wave of Legends includes Tracker Hound, Long Haul, Override and Sandstorm - you can pick them up individually for $5.99 each, or you can pick up the set of four for $22.99.

ROBOBUZ BENDWAY TRANSFORMING BUS Robobuz Bendway is a 1:64 scale 11.3" long bus that transforms into an 8.3" tall heroic robot, and includes a sword and rubber tires. This new German-designed and -manufactured figure is listed at $39.99, and should arrive this September.

NEW ERA CAP COMPANY 59FIFTY CAPS - BATMAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, FANTASTIC FOUR We've added a number of new superhero caps from the 59fifty line. We have the black and yellow Bat logo on either gray & blue or black, Captain America's shield on either red & blue or black, and the Fantastic Four symbol on black, each in a variety of hat sizes and each listed at $27.99.

SIDESHOW CARNAGE COMIQUETTE This 18" tall statue of one of Spider-Man's most dangerous foes shows the psychotic killer in mid-slash, with tendrils of symbiote casting out in all directions. We've got this statue listed at $264.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

PREMIUM FORMAT BLACK PANTHER The King of Wakanda is getting his own Premium Format statue at last. This piece is 17.5" tall and has T'Challa in his gold-accented Black Panther costume, hunting down his prey. This piece is priced at $274.99, a savings of $15 off the MSRP.

RAMBO IV - 1/4 SCALE STATUE Standing an impressive 20" tall including base (to top of head - not including bow), this Quarter Scale statue captures Rambo's raw intensity, as the "boatman" reveals his true colors to the mercenaries he is accompanying. Featuring an accurate likeness of Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo from the latest Rambo movie. Preorders available at $274.99

NEW DOCTOR WHO ITEMS Underground Toys has just released info about these upcoming releases: Flight Control TARDIS, 5" & 6" Infrared R/C Dalek, Sonic Screwdriver Projector Pen, 13" Remote Control Supreme Dalek. Check out these and many other items here

LIVING DEAD DOLLS SERIES 19 VARIANT SET OF 6 This Children of the Night variant set includes staked or cross-burned versions of the original five dolls plus the exclusive Claret Winter doll which glows in the dark. We have this set listed at $329.99.

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED - MICROBOTS CAPSULE TOYS Takara brings us a variety of highly stylized mini figures based on the TF Animated series. We have random singles available at $6.99 each - there are 6 possible figures - order more than 1 and we'll do our best to send a good mix of characters, but can't guarantee anything.

SW 2010 GALACTIC HEROES SERIES 1 & 2 SINGLES We've now had a chance to list the singles for the two new waves of Galactic Heroes. You can choose from old and new favorites like Anakin & Ahsoka, Cad Bane & Aurra Sing, the Emperor & Darth Vader and the Mandalorian Two-Pack, priced at $8.99 - $11.99 each.

TEAM CANADA MCFARLANE HOCKEY EXCLUSIVES These figures are exclusive to the Canadian market, but we'll be able to secure a small quantity of each figure. Preorders have been listed at $17.99 per player - both red and white jerseys from waves 02 and 03 are available.

RAY HARRYHAUSEN - EVIL GLOW AURA 1:6 SKELETON Limited to just 350 pieces - this new piece from Go Hero is up for preorder at $84.99 - take a look at the cool Glow in the Dark figure here

REVOLTECH FRAULEIN - EVANGELION ASUKA Asuka comes equipped with her red & orange suit in this latest preorder from Kaiyodo. Reserve yours now at $38.99 here

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T-SHIRT RESTOCK We've restocked most of the sold out shirts from DC, Marvel, Ghostbusters, Horror Movies, Star Wars & much more - take a look at our main shirt menu here

MUPPETS EXCLUSIVE SWEETUMS This former internet exclusive originally retailed in the $50 to $60 range, we have them in stock now at just $24.99. This beefy figure stands 10" tall, get yours here

1/6 SCALE BRUCE LEE AS KATO FIGURE Enterbay has also released the 1/6 scale Bruce Lee as Kato set. This figure uses Enterbay's 360 Degree Eye Ball system and comes with loads of costume parts and accessories as well as the FS-200 figure stand. Pick yours up today, priced at $199.99.

CLASSIC SOUNDWAVE This Classic exclusive is back in stock. The set includes Soundwave as well as Laserbeak and Ravage, and we have it listed at $59.99. Don't miss out on this chance to own a great G1 figure.

TOY STORY 3 ITEMS We've got a decent mix of Toy Story 3 items in stock. We have a case of 24 1:64 scale Hot Wheels Toy Story 3 cars, priced at $79.99, some Action Links Playsets, Deluxe Mega Size figures and even Buddy Three-packs including your favorite characters - check them out at the link.

TOY STORY 3 BARBIE ITEMS Barbie has also got ther hands in the Ty Story 3 cookie jar. We have Great Shape Barbie at $14.99, the Barbie & Ken Gift Set at $29.99, and three different "Barbie Loves..." figures, priced at $18.99 each.

DC, STAR TREK, GHOSTBUSTERS, BLACKEST NIGHT - BUTTONS, MOUSE PADS & MORE A wide selection of fun memorabilia from a range of cool licenses. Get Blackest Night pins, a variety of magnets, keychains, rings, mouse pads and more

YAMATO'S DAI SHOGUN - KIRIKO IN NINJA COSTUME Based on a the character illustration of Shunya Yamashita and sculpted by the master Mitsumasa Yoshizawa (REFLECT), Kiriko stands over an impressive 13.25", is equipped with katana and hair stick, and comes complete with base in a collector's style window box.

BANDAI'S APOLLO 11 & SATURN V ROCKET 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. In stock now at $549.99.

GUNDAM MARKERS We've received a shipment of Gundam Markers, for detailing you favorite figures be they robots or whatever you'd like. We've got the markers in a variety of thicknesses and colors, and they're priced at $3.99 each.

FS-200 NEXT GENERATION ORIGINAL FIGURE STAND This 1/6 Scale figure stand from Enterbay is constructed of metal, and includes a foldable base for increased display area. We have this stand listed at $26.99.

1/6 SCALE ORIGINAL ACTION BODY BL3.5 This new version of the Bruce Lee 1/6 scale body includes over 15 points of articulation, with improved ankle joints for stability. The BL3.5 body is priced at $29.99.

MP STARSCREAM - IMPORT VERSION This version is the G1-colored figure with the Japanese additins like the Decepticon logo on the nosecone. We've managed to get a small restock shipment of this figure, and we have him listed at $129.99.