July 29, 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 variety of new arrivals and more great new preorders.

INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE: We've further reduced pricing on 1300 items and now have over 4000 items marked between 20% and 90% off - including over 900 items marked down 50% or more! Many older items cannot be restocked, so once they sell out they are gone for good - take a look at the sale menu here:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/content.aspx?content=18

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NEW PREORDERS
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MASTERPIECE RODIMUS PRIME - PRELIMINARY INFO PREORDER We've just listed this item based on the preliminary information showing up in Japan. From the prototype, it appears that this version of Rodimus will come with his trailer, which will open into a battle base just like the original. The retail price in Japan is currently unknown, so we cannot yet accurately calculate our pricing - we have it listed with a placeholder price of $199.99. The actual pricing will be announced later, we expect the price to be a fair amount lower.

MOVIE MASTERPIECE BRUCE FROM "ENTER THE DRAGON" WITH PERS SYSTEM Hot Toys continues their string of fantastic 1/6 scale figures with Bruce Lee as he appeared in "Enter the Dragon". This figure comes with many accessories like two different costumes, multiple hands, weapons and more, as well as a display duplicating the mirror room from the movie, as well as an alternate backdrop. It even uses Hot Toys' new PERS eye system, so his eyes can be positioned however you'd like. This figure is currently listed at $199.99; the price may decrease once a domestic supply is located.

GREEN LANTERN CLASSICS SERIES 01 This new line focuses on the Green Lantern Corps and associated characters, and we've got the set of 6 listed at $89.99, the case of 8 at $109.99, and singles like Kyle Rayner, Black Lantern Abin Sur and Sinestro Corps Members Low & Mash (interchangeable heads and hands in the package), priced at $16.99 each.

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS 16 We are happy to announce that we have the DC Universe Classics Series 16 up for pre order, with full details. We've got the two case assortments of 8 listed at $109.99 each, the Set of 7 with the CnC pieces priced at $104.99, and singles including Creeper, Classic Robin, Jonah Hex, Mercury and more priced at $16.99 each.

DC WORLD'S GREATEST RETRO ACTION FIGURES SERIES 03 The third series of Mego-styled 8" cloth costume figures is up for pre-order. This wave includes Wonder Woman, Cheetah, the Flash and Captain Cold, and we've got the set of 4 listed at $79.99, with singles priced at $20.99 each.

GHOSTBUSTERS RETRO ACTION SERIES 01 These new Ghostbusters figures are also done in the Mego style, with cloth costume and 8" bodies. The first assortment includes Ray, Egon, Winston and Peter in their outfits from the "Real Ghostbusters" cartoon, and we have them listed as a set of 4 at $79.99, with each single priced at $20.99 each.

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STAR WARS 2010 - NEW WAVES
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STAR WARS 2010 DARTH MAUL LIGHTSABER The newest of the FX Lightsabers from Hasbro is Darth Maul's. This lightsaber comes with a removable blade (or perhaps blades - we're still waiting on images) and is listed at $114.99.

STAR WARS 2010 CLONE WARS FIGURES We have listed a number of new waves of Clone Wars figures. We've got Series 03, Series 03 Revision 02, Series 04 and Series 04 Revision 02, and their cases of 12 are priced at $99.99. We've also got the Series 03 Set of 4 priced at $59.99, and Series 04 Set of 5 at $64.99. We also have a number of singles listed from the waves, including the ones with the new, as-of-yet-unnamed offer on them, priced at $8.99 to $14.99 each.

STAR WARS 2010 VINTAGE ASSORTMENTS Three new case assortments of the 2010 Vintage figures are up for pre-order. We have Series 03, Series 04 and Series 04 Revision 02 listed, priced at $104.99 per case of 12 figures.

STAR WARS 2010 BATTLE PACKS - CASE, SINGLES The newest case assortment of 2010 Battle Packs is liste3d. The case is priced at $99.99 and includes returning packs Droids & Clones #2 and Anti-Hailfire Squad, as well as new packs Mandalorian Troop and ARC Troopers, which are also available singly at $33.99 each.

STAR WARS 2010 VEHICLE FIGURE PACKS New Vehicle Figure Packs are also on the way. We have listings up for cases of Series 03 and Series 04, priced at $69.99 for each case of 4; we also have singles listed of all the packs, including new packs Mini Tank with Tactical Droid and Freeco Bike with Cold Weather Gear Clone Trooper, priced at $19.99 each, and AT-RT with Clone Scout, priced at $22.99.

STAR WARS 2010 VEHICLES A number of new assortments of Vehicles are up for pre-order. We have Series 02, Series 02.5 and Series 03 listed at $99.99 per case of 4, and single listings of vehicles such as the Xanadu Blood, the Hyena Bomber, the Clone Swamp Speeder and Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter, priced from $29.99 to $34.99.

STAR WARS 2010 TRANSFORMERS Many new and returning favorites are on their way in the newest assortments of Star Wars Transformers. We have Series 02 and Series 03 cases of 6 listed at $94.99 each, along with singles like Cad Bane to Xanadu Blood and Commander Thire to Republic Attack Cruiser listed, priced at $19.99 each.

SCI-FI REVOLTECH - JASON VOORHEES, GODZILLA MASER CANNON Two new Sci-Fi Revoltech figures have been announced. We've got listings for both Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" movies, as well as the Maser Cannon from the Godzilla movies, and each is listed at $39.99.

NEW DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS FIGURES Underground Toys has announced two new Doctor Who Classics figure items. The first is the Fifth Doctor in his burgundy regeneration outfit, priced at $19.99, and the second is the Fifth Doctor and the Master from "Planet of Fire" priced at $39.99.

ELEVENTH DOCTOR TARDIS PLAYSET The new Eleventh Doctor's TARDIS set is coming home as a multi-level playset for your Doctor Who figures. We have it listed at $69.99, and it is expected to arrive in September.

TRANSFORMERS 2010 VOYAGER SERIES 03 - CASE, SINGLES A new wave of Transformers Voyager class figures is available for pre-order. This assortment includes two of Battle Blades Optimus Prime and one each of Highbrow and The Fallen with Staff, and we have the case priced at $89.99, with Highbrow and Fallen at $34.99 each singly.

SDCC 2010 EXCLUSIVES We have listed a number of the SDCC 2010 exclusive items. NECA has the Bioshock Big Sister Unmasked figure, the Gears of War Jace Stratton figure, the T-1000 Liquid Metal figure and the Cloaked Predator figure, which are listed at $29.99 each. Other listings include the Rob Liefeld's X-Force, 90s Era X-Men and Ghostbusters 2 Slime Blower Minimates sets at $16.99 each, the Transformers Blaster Box Set at $89.99, the Lion-O 6" Statue at $64.99 and many more - check out the list at the link for complete information on our current SDCC 2010 listings.

PREDATORS COSTUME, MASKS, GLOVES We've listed a number of new Predator costume pieces from the new "Predators" movie. We have an adult overhead latex mask at $54.99, an adult 3/4 vinyl mask at $15.99, a child 3/4 vinyl mask at $12.99, a set of deluxe latex adult hands at $33.99 and a Predator full costume set at $89.99.

HALO REACH ACTIONCLIX Two new ActionClix items have been announced for the Halo: Reach line. The Noble Team Six-Pack includes the team of heroes from the new game and is listed at $11.99, while the Warthog Vehicle pack includes the eponymous vehicle (which is removable from its base) and is listed at $16.99.

T-SHIRTS & ACCESSORIES - BY CHANGES We've recently listed a number of new Changes items. The licenses includes DC Comics, Halo, the Simpsons and Atari, and we've got items listed such as t-shirts, wristbands, web belts, belt buckles and more.

NEW GICLEES - STAR WARS, HALO REACH, FUTURAMA We've just listed some new artwork from Acme Archives, including Futurama, Star Wars and Halo Reach items. Check out the new items at the links for more information.

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NEW ARRIVALS
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TRANSFORMERS DEVICE LABEL BROAD BLAST (BLASTER) USB HUB At long last this figure has arrived. The new version of Blaster changes from laptop to robot mode (which is also sized to hold his cassette partner in his tape deck chest), and he also is a working USB hub with four ports. We have him listed at $71.99 - get your before they're gone.

MARVEL SELECT ABOMINATION This 9" tall figure is ready to join your collection and take on the Hulk. He is so massive that special packaging is required to hold him in place! We have him listed at $17.99, saving you a couple of bucks off of the MSRP.

TRIGUN REVOLTECH FIGURES The new Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood Revoltech figures have arrived at our warehouse. Each figure comes with many accessories as well as a display stand, and each is listed at $31.99.

LIVING DEAD DOLLS SDCC 2010 RESURRECTION SET OF 4 This new limited edition set includes Hazel & Hattie the conjoined twins and Died & Doom, the happy couple. We have the set of four dolls listed at $299.99.

STAR WARS LEGACY DARTH TALON MINI BUST The newest Star Wars bust is Darth Talon from the Legacy comic. A female Twi'lek Sith, she stands ready with lightsaber blazing and is listed at $49.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.

METAL GEAR SOLID - RAH SOLID SNAKE FIGURES Two new Real Action Heroes figures have arrived. We have Solid Snake in both Tiger Stripe and Square camouflages, and each figure is listed at $177.99.

CATWOMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE DC's line of Black & White Batman statues continues with Catwoman, Batman's on-again-off-again love interest/enemy. This statue has her in her classic costume with cape unfurled and a whip in hand, and is listed at $69.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-54 TOBIKAGE & KUROJISHI This Soul of Chogokin set includes both the hero Tobikage and his transforming lion partner Kurojishi. We have the pair of figures listed at $109.99.

SCARLET WITCH COMIQUETTE One of Sideshow's newest releases is the 17.5" Scarlet Witch Comiquette. This statue shows the Avenger playing with a joystick that controls a small Vision-robot, and we have her listed at $194.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

BUFFY SUMMERS THRONE OF THE SLAYER STATUE This new piece stands 17.5" tall and depicts Buffy the Vampire Slayer or a gothic-type throne, wooden stake in hand. We have Buffy listed at $219.99, $20 below the MSRP.

GI JOE - SNAKE EYES VS. RED NINJAS DIORAMA Sideshow's dynamic new GI Joe diorama shows Snake Eyes taking on a pair of Red Ninjas at once. The piece measures 12" tall by 15.5" wide by 18" deep, and would make a fantastic addition to a GI Joe collection. We have it listed at $274.99, saving you $20 off of the MSRP.

DOCTOR WHO - FIRST DOCTOR WITH CLASSIC ELECTRONIC TARDIS Underground Toys is switching up their product mixes, for those who are looking for their favorite Doctor Who incarnation. This set pairs the original Doctor (William Hartnell) with his time-travelling police box, and the set is priced at $49.99.

HARCOS ENERGY DRINK RESTOCK We've received another shipment of Harcos energy drinks. In addition to the Health and Mana energy potions (priced at $3.49 each), we also have the Blood Energy Potion, in an IV-Drip-type pouch, priced at $3.99.

GX-50 NANBARA CONNECTION BASE This online Japanese exclusive item is the perfect companion piece to the GX-50 Combattler V figure. The base opens up so you can store the various pieces of Combattler V, and also launch them for missions. We have this item listed at $299.99.

ZOIDS REVOLTECH BLADE LIGER The first of the new Zoids Revoltech figures has reached our warehouse. This fantastic new figure comes loaded with all kinds of extra parts and comes in a super-sized box to hold them all. This figure is listed at $64.99; be sure not to miss his opponent Geno Breaker, who should be out later this summer.

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED SHIPMENT We've received a new shipment of import Transformers Animated figures. This new shipment contains Sentinel Prime, Jazz, Blurr, Elite Guard Bumblebee, Swoop, Light & Sound Megatron and Light & Sound Ultra Magnus. Check out all of the available figures at the menu and grab your favorites!

IRON MAN MARK VI TONY STARK TAIWAN EXCLUSIVE COSBABY This new cosbaby of Tony Stark in his Mark VI Iron Man Armor is an exclusive to the Taiwan Toy Show 2010, and we've managed to get some for our customers. This figure includes a flip-up faceplate, and we have it listed at $15.99.

BLUE BOX HISTORICAL FIGURES This new line of figures is full of historical and mythological figures such as the 14th Century Mounted Knight, Arthur with Excalibur, a Fire Dragon and much more, and they are priced from $6.49 to $22.99 - check out all of the newly-available items at the link.

TREVCO T-SHIRTS A large shipment of Trevco T-Shirts has arrived. They have licenses ranging from Batman and Green Lantern to Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica, and you can check out all of the new shirts at the link menu.