August 11, 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 great new sale with 40% to 60% off some of our biggest brands as well as more new preorders and new arrivals.

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SAVE 40% TO 65% - NEW SALE
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GI Joe Movie, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, Older Marvel 3.75", Star Wars Clone Wars - these menus are all discounted 40% to 65%. There are some great deals here as we make room in our warehouse for big batches of new arrivals this summer and fall. We've also cut pricing on some other menus and 40 individual products - hundreds of items are on sale - check it out here: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=5459

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NEW ARRIVALS
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HOT TOYS MICHAEL JACKSON "BAD" FIGURE This new deluxe Michael Jackson figure from Hot Toys is dressed in the outfit from his "Bad" video, and includes a number of accessories. We have this one listed at $189.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP. Don't miss out on this great new figure of the Icon of Pop.

STAR WARS DARTH TALON PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE Sideshow's newest Sith statue is Darth Talon, from the "Star Wars Legacy" comic bool. This Twi'lek force wielder wields a red lightsaber and stands 18" tall, and we have it listed at $189.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

SDCC 2010 MATTEL EXCLUSIVES We have received a number of items from Mattel's SDCC 2010 lineup. We've got Orko with Prince Adam at $44.99, Mo-Larr & Skeletor at $59.99, the DCU Starro Set at $74.99, Plastic Man at $34.99, Toy Story Lotso at $34.99, Ghostbusters Peter Venkman at $34.99, the Undertaker at $39.99 and the Avatar Final Battle Set at $59.99.

TRANSFORMERS EXCLUSIVES - SDCC 2010 BLASTER, CHALLENGE AT CYBERTRON We've received two new Transformer exclusives into stock. The SDCC 2010 Blaster Set also includes three of his casssette partners and is priced at $89.99. The Challenge at Cybertron box set includes repainted versions of Classics Cyclonus, Rodimus and Galvatron, and is listed at $54.99.

HOT TOYS TRUETYPE BODIES Three new TrueType bodies are arriving from Hot Toysd. These bodies have Hot Toys' signature articulation, and we've got the TTM-14 Caucasian Narrow Shoulders Male, the TTM-15 African American Advanced Male and the TTM-16 Caucasian Advanced Male figures arriving, priced at $36.99 for the TTM-14 and $44.99 each for the TTM-15 and TTM-16.

BATMAN REBORN SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES This new wave of Batman figures includes Azrael in the new Outfit, Jason Todd as Batman, Two-Face as Batman and the new Batgirl. Each figure is listed at $163.99 - $19.99, or you can grab the set of 4 for $64.99.

STAR WARS 4" MINI TALKING PLUSHES We've just received a large shipment of 4" talking Star Wars mini plush figures. These figures come with a clip to attach to your belt or anywhere you'd like, and each has a signature phrase or sound from the character. These pieces are listed at $7.99 each, or at $30.99 for the set of 4.

TRANSFORMERS SONS OF CYBERTRON ANIMATED BOX SET This set includes clear versions of both Optimus Prime and Rodimus from the "Transformers: Animated" series. This set has flown out the door for the last two shipments that arrived, but this shipment has allowed us some pieces to stock, and they are priced at $54.99 for the set.

TOYNAMI - SDCC 2010 EXCLUSIVES Toynami's SDCC 2010 exclusives have arrived at our warehouse. We have the Zentraedi Regult Tactical Pod in movie green, the Vehcile Voltron 9" Metallic vinyl version, Tikitz Gloo figures and more, so check out the list at the link and take this second chance to grab your favorites!

SDCC 2010 UDF ALICE IN WONDERLAND CHESS PIECES These two new exclusives are Alice and the Mad Hatter, done in chesspiece white and black. Each figure is listed at $19.99 each.

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NEW PREORDERS
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MARVEL - GALACTUS DARK VERSION Hasbro has announced a second version of the 3.75" scale Galactus figure, in a dark color scheme from the "Marvel Ultimate Alliance" video game. This 19" tall version will come with a 3.75" Silver Surfer figure, and we have it listed at $54.99.

HALO: REACH SERIES 2 FIGURES A solicitation has just arrived for the second ave of Halo: Reach figures. Series 2 of the singles includes new characters like Kat and Skirmisher Minor, and they are priced at $79.99 for a case of 8, $74.99 for a set of 7, and individually at $10.99 each.

HALO: REACH SERIES 2 TWO-PACKS The new wave of Two-Packs includes the UNSC Airborne Two-Pack and the Invasion Slayer Two-Pack; each of these is listed at $20.99, or you can pick up the set of two for $39.99.

RESIDENT EVIL T-VIRUS SET Hollywood Collectibles has announced a set of the T-Virus and Antivirus from Resident Evil. Each tube measures 5" long and includes lights inside for full effect, and both tubes can rest in their Umbrella Corporation base. This set is listed at $189.99 and should arrive early next year.

LEFT 4 DEAD 2 TANK RESIN FIGURE This new statue from The IP Factory is a 15" tall representation of the musclebound monsters from Left 4 Dead 2. We have the figure listed at $249.99, saving you $50 off of the MSRP.

GREEN HORNET 2010 - GAS GUN REPLICA, BOBBLEHEADS We've listed three new items from the upcoming "Green Hornet" movie. The gas Gun replica is 1:1 scale, is limited to 750 pieces, includes a display stand and is priced at $144.99. The bobbleheads of Kato and the Green Hornet are listed at $13.99 each and measure approximately 8" tall.

LOST IN SPACE - JUPITER 2 METAL MODEL KIT The newest version of the Jupiter 2 is this metal model kit from Moebius Models. The ship measures 18" in diameter when complete, and includes all kinds of details light multiple lights and a transformer to recharge it. This fantastic model kit is priced at $1299.99, saving you a whopping $200 off of the MSRP for the piece.

METROPOLIS 1/4 SCALE MARIA STATUE This figure comes from the seminal 1927 Sci-Fi movie "Metropolis" and features Maria, the robot who acts as a go-between and brings about the climax of the movie. We have this statue priced at $299.99, and it should arrive later this year.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND - RAH MAD HATTER IN BLUE JACKET This new Real Action Heroes version of Tarrant shows him in his blue jacketed battle outfit. We have it listed at $189.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.

NBX - OOGIE BOOGIE MIRACLE ACTION FIGURE Medicom is releasing a new 24" tall Oogie Boogie Miracle action figure. The figure is crafted from jute with thread stitching, and also has an articulated armature including movement for the mouth and eyebrows. He is listed at $334.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP.

STAR TREK - EXCLUSIVE COMMUNICATOR, GRAY HANDLE PHASER These two new listings are for items that were formerly exclusive to a certain toy store, but are now going to be distributed to online stores as well. The Communicator and Phaser are each listed at $29.99, and should arrive early next month.

IKKI TOUSEN KANU UNCHOU LAST SUMMER VERSION This new 1/6 scale figure on Kanu is similar to last year's girl-in-a-tub version, only now she's got her signature purple hair instead of the black hair from last year. We have this version listed at $239.99, and we expect her to arrive by Halloween.

DEATH NOTE RESIN STATUES - LIGHT, RYUK Two new resin statues are coming from Griffon Enterprises. These new statues of Light Yagami (10") and Ryuk (12.2") are limited to 500 pieces each, and we have them listed at $219.99 for Light and $239.99 for Ryuk. Fans of Death Note won't want to miss out on these new pieces.

SW LIGHTSABER USB GLOW LAMP This new version of the traditional Jedi weapon plugs into a USB slot and lights up your desk. The lightsaber can be removed from the base and the light can be changed, and we have it priced at $39.99.