May 20, 2010 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a slew of new preorders, some new arrivals and a new sale:

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MACROSS SALE - 40% OFF
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Save 40% on all in-stock imported Macross items - everything must go! We have a wide variety of valkyries from Bandai and Yamato as well as some various figures and accessories from Japan. Get yours now before everything sells out.

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NEW PREORDERS
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BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM SERIES 01 ACTION FIGURES - DC DIRECT The first set of figures from this great game will include Batman, Joker with Scarface, Harley Quinn and the Scarecrow. We've got the set of 4 figures listed at $64.99 ($11 off MSRP), and singles are available of Scarecrow and Joker as well.

ASSASSIN'S CREED 2 FIGURES - NECA Ezio from "Assassin's Creed 2" is on his way as a new action figure. NECA is releasing him in his white cloak and black cloak versions, and you can get the set of two for $29.99, or pick your favorite single at $15.99 each.

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 15 REVEALED! We've finally got the OK to list out the contents of DCUC Series 15. This assortment includes Martian Manhunter, Jemm, Starman (Classic & Jack Knight versions), Classic OMAC, Raven, Golden Pharaoh and Sinestro Corps Batman, along with Validus as the CnC figure for the wave. We've got them listed as a set of 8 (including both Starman figures) for $119.99; if you also want the Martian Manhunter alien head variant you can opt for the set of 9 at $134.99. We've also got two different case assortments of 10, priced at $139.99 each (neither contains all of the CnC pieces for the wave); finally, we've got singles of all but the Martian Manhunter variant listed, priced at $16.99 each.

SUPER ROBOT CHOGOKIN - MAZINGER, GREAT MAZINGER, WEAPONS SET, ALTEISEN Bandai has created a new line, mixing the poseability of the Robot Spirits line with the die-cast content of the Soul of Chogokin line. The Super Robot Chogokin line will measure about 5" tall, and the first releases includes Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, a Mazinger Accessory Set and Super Robot Wars Alteisen - check out the robots and prices at the link.

IRON MAN 2 - 1/6 SCALE WAR MACHINE FINE ART STATUE This statue of Iron Man's ally War Machine stands at 1/6 scale and makes a great team with the Iron Man Mark VI Fine Art Statue. We have it listed at $104.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP.

RODDENBERRY STAR TREK PROP REPLICAS - TOS, TNG, DS9, VOYAGER, ENTERPRISE, MOVIES A wide variety of replicas and accessories from the various Star Trek shows and movies has been listed. Roddenberry is producing such items as costumes costume patterns, prop replicas like weapons and scanners, medical equipment replicas, flags, prints, pins and much more. Check out these great prelica pieces and add your favorites to your collection.

DISNEY STATUES - FULL ENESCO STATUE & FIGURINE LINEUP We've just partnered with Enesco to list a wide variety of their Disney statues and figurines. From Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty and Peter Pan to Brer Rabbit, Beauty and the Beast and Finding Nemo, we've got something for everyone - be sure to check out all the new pieces at the link.

MARVEL SELECT JUGGERNAUT - REGULAR, SET Juggernaut is this month's Marvel Select figure, and we've got him listed singly at $17.99, or as a set with his Helmetless variant for $39.99.

TUSKEN RAIDER ON BANTHA STATUE - GENTLE GIANT Gentle Giant is producing a statue of a Tusken Raider riding on a Bantha. This piece measures 12" tall by 18" wide and is listed at $224.99, saving you $25 off the MSRP.

NICK FURY SHIELD ID SET REPLICA, PISTOL PROP REPLICA Museum Replicas is releasing two Nick Fury prop replicas. Nick's SHIELD ID set comes with a Nick Fury ID as well as a blank one to fill in your own name and picture and is priced at $38.99, while his SHIELD Pistol includes sounds and lights and is listed at $169.99, saving you $25 off the MSRP.

EPIC WEAPONS: DANTE'S INFERNO, DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS LETTER OPENER Epic Weapons is releasing a number of new letter opene4rs. From Dragon Age: Origins comes a Grey Warden sword and a Darkspawn Greatsword (each at 7" long), while Dante's Inferno gives us the 8.5" Scythe replica. The two sword replicas are priced at $14.99 each, with the Scythe at $16.99.

RETURN TO WONDERLAND ALICE 1/6 SCALE STATUE This statue is sculpted from fan-favorite Billy Tucci's art, and shows Alice with her friend the Caterpillar. This statue stands 13.5" tall and we have it listed at $179.99, saving you $20 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS FIGRIN D'AN MINI BUST - GENTLE GIANT The leader of the Modal Nodes is being given his own mini bust, sculpted with his Kloo Horn. This piece is 1/6 scale and is priced at $53.99 $6 off the MSRP.

HARRY POTTER - PROFESSOR TRELAWNEY MINI BUST Hogwart's Divination Professor is on her way, courtesy of Gentle Giant's new bust. This is 1/6 scale and includes her glasses and crystal ball, and we have it listed at $53.99, $6 off the MSRP.

HEROES OF THE DCU BLACKEST NIGHT - GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN BUST This Green Lantern Hal Jordan bust is the first in a new line of "Blackest Night" busts, celebrating DC's latest event. Hal stands 6.25" tall and is listed at $59.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

BLACKEST NIGHT PORTFOLIO SET #1 This set includes 12 8" x 10" prints of cover art from various Blackest Night issues. This set is priced at $27.99, $2 off the MSRP - check out the pics and list and the link.

DC DIRECT - KILLZONE SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES The popular game Killzone has spawned its first wave of figures. Series 1 includes the Helghast Sniper and the Helghast Assault Infantry, and these figures are available singly for $16.99, or as a set of two for $31.99.

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE - TONY DANIEL VERSION This new Batman statue by artist Tony Daniel shows the Caped Crusader touching down on a rooftop, rope in hand. This listed at $69.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

MINIMATES CARRY CASE Diamond Select is releasing a carry case for transporting your Minimates. Each case appears to have two trays, each of which can hold 18 Minimates, and the case is priced at $17.99.

DANGER ROOM SESSION - DEADPOOL FINE ART STATUE X-Men ally Deadpool get's put through his paces n this secone Danger Room Session statue. This piece shows Deadpool with both blades ready, and is listed at $179.99, which saves you $25 off of the MSRP.

COVER GIRLS OF THE DCU SUPERGIRL STATUE This 11.75" statue of Supergirl is designed by Adam Hughes, and shows the Girl of Steel in a classic look. We have this statue priced at $84.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP.

AKIRA - TETSUO ACTION DOLL Medicom & Bandai are partnered in the Project BM line, and the latest release will be Tetsuo from "Akira." This kid-turned-power-mad-god is sculpted straight from the anime, and is priced at $189.99.

AME-COMI HEROINE MINI FIGURES SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES The Ame-Comi ladies will now be available in a smaller 5" size. Series 1 includes Harley Quinn, Batgirl and Poison Ivy, and you can pick up the set of 3 for $39.99, or you can get singles of Batgirl and Harley at $13.99 each.

DEAD CELL - JADE VAN HELSING 1/6 SCALE FIGURE Triad's newest Dead Cell figure is Jade Van helsing, descendant of the original vampire hunter. Jade comes laden with weapons and accessories, and is listed at $114.99, $5 off the MSRP.

TRIAD TOYS FIREFIGHT TRIARAMA This new 1/6 scale display base is perfect for military and sci-fi figures, and shows a pile of spent shells, skulls and debris. This display is listed at $47.99, and should arrive in the 3rd Quarter of this year.

IRON MAN 2 - HOT TOYS BLACK WIDOW Hot Toys' latest Iron Man 2 figure is the Black Widow. This figure includes a Scarlett Johansson head sculpt as well as a number of clothing and accessory pieces. This figure is listed at $169.99.

DOCTOR WHO - ELEVENTH DOCTOR'S SONIC SCREWDRIVER WITH SCREWDRIVER FEATURE This new version of the Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver can do something none before has been able to do - be used as a screwdriver. Yes, this version comes with double-ended tips for Small, Medium & Large screws, with flat & phillips heads on alternate sides. This new piece is listed at $29.99, and should arrive this August.

DOCTOR WHO - LEVITATING TARDIS Finally - a levitating TARDIS for the desk. This gadget uses magnets to keep the TARDIS suspended in mid-air spinning like on the show, and we have it listed at $35.99.

STAR TREK: THE WRATH OF KHAN COMMUNICATOR This new replica from the second Star Trek movie has flashing lights and phrases from Admiral Kirk, Spock, Khan, and Uhura, as well as the authentic communicator chirp SFX. It has three modes - Voice Chip Mode, Screaming Kirk Mode, and Hail/Call-Back function, and is listed at $35.99, saving you $9 off the MSRP.

MARVELMAN CLASSIC PREMIERE HARDCOVER - 2 COVERS This new collection goes back to the 1950's and reprints MARVELMAN #25-34, before his dark revival in the 80's. Don't miss out on comic history - pick up this book with either cover, priced at $29.99.

MEAT PLUSH PILLOWS DKE is bringing a number of new plush meat items. We've got the Hambone Plush in 10" and 19" sizes at $25.99 & $49.99 respectively, the Shapin' Bacon 15" at $17.99, the Porky Chop 10" & 17" plushes at $21.99 & $42.99 respectively, and the Stuff Boeuf T-Bone Steak 8.5" & 17" plushes at $19.99 & $39.99, respectively.

1:1 LIFE SIZE BRUCE LEE BUST Martial arts master Bruce Lee is coming in the form of a life-sized bust. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, this bust is an excellent likeness and is priced at $599.99.

BRAVEHEART CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Museum Replicas is releasing a number of costume replicas from "Braveheart." We have William Wallace's Vambrace at $44.99, shirt in S/M or L/XL at $66.99 each, leather helmet at $84.99, Great Kilt & belt set in S/M or L/XL at $159.99, Brigandine in S/M or L/XL at $229.99, Baldric at $62.99, and Princess Isabelle's Gown in Small, Medium , Large or Extra Large, at $209.99.

PSYLOCKE COMIQUETTE This statue stands 17" tall and shows Psylocke in her purple uniform, leaning with a sheathed sword over her shoulder. This piece is listed at $254.99, $10 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS BACK BUDDIES - CHEWBACCA, C-3P0 BESPIN, R2-D2 New Star Wars Back Buddies have been announced. These pieces allow you to take your Star Wars pals wherever you go, and they can even carry your stuff. We've got Darth Vader, R2-D2 and Chewbacca listed at $44.99-$49.99 each, with the exclusive Bespin C-3P0 Back Buddy at $89.99.

ZOIDS - REVOLTECH BLADE LIGER, GENO BREAKER Two implacable enemies from the Zoids universe are on their way in Revoltech form. Blade Liger is on his way in July, priced at $59.99; his nemesis the Geno Breaker is to arrive in September, priced at $69.99.

SENGOKU BASARA REVOLTECH Two new Sengoku Basara characters are getting the Revoltech treatment. Mitsunari Ishida and Ieyasu Tokugawa are each up for pre-order, priced at $29.99 per figure.

LUPIN III REVOLTECH Lupin and his nemesis Zenigata are also getting Revoltech figures, and we have their pre-orders up, priced at $29.99 each.

S.I.C. KAMEN RIDER DEN-O STRIKE FORM EXCLUSIVE This new Japanese-exclusive Kamen Rider figure comes with a sword, and is listed at $149.99.

MARVEL SELECT MAGNETO SET - REGULAR & HELMETLESS Last month we listed the new Marvel Select Magneto figure, and this month we've added the set of two - the regular version and the Helmetless variant. Pick up your set of Magnetos when they come in, priced at $39.99 for the pair.

STAR WARS WICKET THE EWOK 11" TALKING PLUSH Wicket is now coming home in the form of a huggable 11" plush talking figure. Give him a squeeze and get a "jub jub" in return! We have wicket priced at $29.99, and he should be arriving this August.

RIPPLE JUNCTION T-SHIRTS We've listed a number of new t-shirts from Ripple Junction. We've got shirts from licenses like Reservoir Dogs, Planet of the Apes, Roadhouse, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Die Hard, Red Dawn, the Princess Bride, Arrested Development, The Naked Gun, Revenge of the Nerds, How I Met Your Mother, Doctor Who, the Spirit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Eastbound & Down - check out all the new shirts under the menus at the link.

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NEW ARRIVALS
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WAREHOUSE FIND - SIDESHOW, HOT TOYS, MORE - 100+ ITEMS This giant list is full of items from Sideshow, Hot Toys, Fewture and more, at discounted prices to due our special purchase. Check out the figures, like the 12" Sideshow Star Wars figures, Hot Toys Movie Masterpieces of various lines, model kits, statues, prop replicas and more.

LIVING DEAD DOLLS PRESENTS BEETLEJUICE This 10" figure of the Ghost with the Most has arrived from Mezco. Beetlejuice comes dressed in his signature striped suit, and he is listed at $27.99, $4 off the MSRP.

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 13 SINGLES We're still waiting on some of the Wave 13 figures (arriving Monday!), but in the meanwhile, we've got singles available for Superboy and Cyclotron at $16.99 each, along with previous figures like Power Girl, green Arrow, Superman and Nightwing. Check out the menus and pick your favorites.

ROBOT VINYL COLLECTION #4 - 1/100 SCALE ZENTRAEDI HEAVY ARTILLERY BATTLEPOD This new Macross-type piece stands about 10" tall and is a great army builder for your Valkyries to take on. We have this version of the Battlepod listed at $26.99, $3 off the MSRP.

1940'S CAPTAIN AMERICA SHIELD REPLICA This 1/6 scale replica of Cap's classic WWII shield is die-cast and is 5.5" tall. It comes with its own display case/base and is listed at $19.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP.

MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD 2010 SERIES 1 PLAYSETS The three new Superhero Squad playsets have arrived. This first wave includes Super Hero City wth Spider-Man & Iron Man, the Danger Room with Wolverine & Sabretooth, and Doom's Castle with Iron Man & Doctor Doom. Each set is priced at $22.99, and they're ready to go.

LITTLEST PET SHOP COLLECTIBLE PETS 2010 SERIES B1, B2, B3 - CASES, SINGLES Three waves of LPS Collectible Series b pets have arrived. We have Series B1, B2, and B3 cases available at $29.99 each, along with singles like the Hippo & Ostrich, the Cocker Spaniel and the Sea Turtle, priced at $6.99 each

LITTLEST PET SHOP POSTCARD PETS SERIES 02 (CASE & SINGLES), 03 (SINGLES), ULTIMATE SERIES 01 SET A number of Postcard Pet assortments have also arrived. We've got the Series 2 Case of 8 available at $54.99, along with singles of Series 1-3, priced at $3.99 - $12.99 each. Finally, we've received the Pet Three-Pack and Safari Three-Packs from the Ultimate Postcard Pet Series 1, with each set priced at $19.99.

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED MICROBOTS COLLECTION - RANDOM SINGLE This gashapon assortment has arrived, although it appears to have gone through some changes. The lineup now consists of Optimus Prime, Prowl, Ratchet, Bumblebee & Bulkhead, with Starscream along for the ride, too. We've got them listed as random singles at $2.49 each, but we'll try to get you a good assortment if you order more than one.