December 17, 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 some great new arrivals and another big round of exciting new preorders:

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There is still plenty of time to receive items by 12/24, for those of you in Zones 1, 2, and 3 - you can order throughout the weekend for delivery using the normal UPS Ground service. For those in zone 4 and 5, use UPS 2nd day air for delivery - see your zone in relation to our WI warehouse on this map:
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NEW ARRIVALS
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TFX-04 PROTECTOR The long-awaited upgrade set for Rodimus has arrived. The Protector Armor includes a Roller-type minivehicle, and also transforms from a trailer into a battle station and finally into armor to change Rodimus/Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime. The trailer itself costs $82.99.

TFX-05 SIDEARM We also have the TFX-05 Sidearm available - a transforming Targetmaster-type robot that becomes a great gun for Rodimus and can also be attached to the back of his Roller unit for added firepower. Sidearm is priced at $9.99.

TF 2010/2011 GENERATIONS A large shipment has arrived from Hasbro, including a number of Generations TFs. We have the 2011 Series 01 in stock - Thunderwing, Skullgrin and WFC Cliffjumper, and they are priced at $11.99 - $14.99 each or at $39.99 for the set of 3. We have also received additional stock of 2010 Dirge and Red Alert, at $17.99 and $10.00 respectively. Finally, we've got stock of the 2011 Series 01 Revision 03 Case of 8, including all five previously listed figures as well as WFC Megatron, WFC Soundwave and Blurr, priced at $99.99.

TF BATTLE IN SPACE BOX SET This popular new set includes Rodimus and Cyclonus in animation colors, along with Targetmaster Nightstick for Cyclonus and a silver Matrix of Leadership for Rodimus. This set is listed at $23.99 and is a great piece for any G1 Transformer fan.

MARVEL UNIVERSE 2011 SERIES 01 SET, SINGLES, MORE The newest cases of Marvel Universe 2011 have arrived, and new figures in this assortment include Spider-Woman, Captain Marvel, World War Hulk, Doc Samson, Modular Armor Iron Man and Spider-Man 2099. We have them in stock as a set of 6 for $59.99, as well as singles for most of the figures, priced at $9.99 - $10.99 each. We also have singles available of figures like Original Captain America, Extremis Iron Man, Modern Thor and more, all of which should prove to be popular with the new movies coming out in 2011 as well as the Avengers movie and new Avengers cartoon.

WAR AXE ACCESSORY This has been a great week for TF add-on pieces. We have just received Corbot V's War Axe Accessory, priced at $14.99. This fantastic piece can go with your War For Cybertron Optimus Prime, or any 'Bot with a 5 mm or large hand hole who needs some overwhelming power in battle.

PHANTOM OF SCREAMER CORONATION & ACCESSORY SETS TFC Toys has also shipped us the two new Phantom of Screamer sets. The Coronation set includes clear versions of the crown, shoulder armor, waist armor and cape, while the Accessory set includes a version of the "War Within" bladed weapon, a small Shockwave in gun form to be held by Masterpiece figures, and red waist armor. Each set is listed at $12.99, and the two sets can go together to make a display stand for the new coronation gear.

IRON MAN II - MOVIE MASTERPIECE WAR MACHINE Hot Toys has released their latest 1/6 scale Movie Masterpiece figure from Iron Man II - War Machine. This figure includes an alternate Don Cheadle head sculpt, swappable hands, light up effects and more. Pick yours up now, priced at $174.99 ($5 off MSRP).

PERFECT EFFECT KINGBAT, NINJA These two new versions of cassette figures have arrived at our warehouse. We have Kingbat (Ratbat) and Ninja (Rosanna), and they are available as single figures at $34.99 each, or as a box set of two for $64.99.

REVOLTECH SALE We've been able to pick up a number of Revoltech figures on sale and list them at low prices for you. We have stock of figures such as Full Drillized Gurren Lagann, Patlabor Griffon Type J-9, Evangelion EVA First Type (New Movie Version), Macross Plus Guld & Isamu, Rei Ayanami, Hoshii Miki and more - check out the items at the link to find the special low prices on many of them.

STAR WARS MINI LIGHTSABER TECH LAB A second shipment of these fun learning items has arrived. This piece allows you to assemble your own lightsaber with one of four different crystal colors, and is priced at $12.99.

FLASH GORDON 8" FIGURES - SERIES 01 SET OF 2 This set of Mego-like figures from Bif Bang Pow includes both Flash Gordon and his nemesis Ming the Merciless. Flash comes with a sword for battle, while Ming is decked out in his crimson robes; we have the set of 2 listed for $37.99.

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NEW PREORDERS
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GENTLE GIANT 12" KENNER STAR WARS FIGURES Gentle Giant has announced their next wave of Kenner Star Wars 12" figures. This assortment includes Luke Skywalker with his yellow extending lightsaber as well as a Tusken Raider with Gaffi Stick. Each figure is priced at $67.99, saving you $8 off of the MSRP.

THOR MOVIE MINIMATES - WAVE, ARMY BUILDER SET Diamond has announced new Minimates from the upcoming "Thor" movie. We have two assortments listed - a wave of 7 different figures (8 total) including Thor, Loki, Odin, Jane Foster and more, priced at $29.99 ($6 off MSRP), and an Army Builder Pack of 12 with multiple different Frost Giants as well as other figures, priced at $59.99 ($12 off MSRP). These mini figures are great for collectors, as they allow for more pieces in less space.

XOVERGEN GRAND PATRIOT SET OF 2 New company Xovergen has announced their first transforming robot figure. Inspired by Prime as well as the Joe vehicles, this piece changes from robot mode (about 7.5" tall) to vehicle mode (about 12.5" long), and comes in red & blue and green versions. Each style is limited to 1000 pieces, and we have them listed as a set of one of each color scheme for $179.99.

TRON: LEGACY KEVIN FLYNN MOVIE MASTERPIECE FIGURE The latest in Hot Toys' line of "Tron: Legacy" Movie Masterpiece figures is Sam's father, Kevin Flynn. This 1/6 scale figure comes with two different outfits as well as a number of switchable hands with accessories, and is priced at $144.99, $5 off MSRP.

BULLETSTORM GRAYSON NECA will also be releasing Grayson, lead character from the new shooter Bulletstorm. Like his fellows, he'll be priced at $15.99, and should also arrive in March.

CRYSIS 2 NANOSUIT Rounding out NECA's March video game figure releases is Nanosuit. Crysis 2 will be released in March as well, so you can have the figure and the game at the same time, and like the rest, Nanosuit is priced at $15.99, $2 off MSRP.

KABAYA GUM PLUS TRANSFORMER SERIES 03 - BOX, SINGLE Kabaya's next line of mini-model kits includes Ginrai (Powermaster Optimus Prime), Godbomber and Starscream. The Ginrai and Godbomber figures can even combine to form God Ginrai; we have this assortment listed by the box of 8 (so far it has included 3 each of two kits and 2 of the third) at $43.99 as well as random singles at $5.99.

FUTURAMA PLUSH SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES Toynami has announced a new line of 10" - 12" plush figures from Futurama. This first assortment includes bender, Nibbler and Zoidberg, and we have them listed individually at $26.99 ($3 off MSRP) or as a set of 3 at $74.99 ($15 off MSRP).

DOCTOR WHO PANDORICA FIGURE & CD SET This new set includes the Eleventh Doctor with mop, a Roman Auton, Angel Bob, a Cyberman Pandorica Guard, Amy Pond and a Silurian Warrior, and each figure comes with an Audio CD that has one-half of a classic Doctor Who story. Each CD fits into a piece that, when assembled, recreates the Pandorica itself, and the whole set is priced at $99.99.

STAR WARS WICKET MINI BUST Wicket the Ewok is joining Gentle Giant's line of Star Wars Mini Busts. He stands almost 5.5" tall and is carrying his spear, and we have him listed at $53.99, saving you $6 off of the MSRP.

X-FORCE DEADPOOL STATUE Following on the heels of the X-Force X-23 statue is Deadpool, from the new incarnation of X-Force. This version is wearing his new gray and black outfit, and stands atop a piece of building that matches the other statues in the set. Deadpool is priced at $157.99, saving you $17 off of the MSRP of $174.99.

BORDERLANDS CLAPTRAP The little robot from the popular game will be available in March courtesy of NECA. We have it priced at $15.99, $2 off the MSRP.

SPLINTER CELL SAM FISHER The second of NECA's upcoming video game-related figures is Sam Fisher, hero of Splinter Cell. This figure is also priced at $15.99, so this one will save you $2 as well.

ULTIMATE UNISON 12" LUKE SKYWALKER The Ultimate Unison collaboration between Medicom and Enterbay continues with their first Star Wars figure, Luke Skywalker from "A New Hope". This figure is 12" tall and dressed in his original outfit, and has a lightsaber that can not only be disassembled, but even lights up. We have this figure currently priced at $339.99, although we are hoping to find a domestic supply and thus to decrease the price.

MICHAEL JACKSON THRILLER FIGMA ACTION FIGURE Max Factory is releasing a Michael Jackson Figma action figure in his outfit from Thriller. This piece will come with an alternate zombie head and hands, along with additional male and female zombie hands so your other Figma figures can dance alongside him. This figure is priced at $44.99, and is set to arrive in March.

DOCTOR WHO CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE SET This new set includes the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond in her "Police" uniform, and comes with a non-electric TARDIS with opening front doors. This set is a great momento of the first episode of Season 5, and is priced at $49.99.

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS COLLECTOR SET Underground Toys has also announced a new Classic Doctor Who set. This one includes the Fifth Doctor as well as Davros, a black Supreme Dalek and a gray Resurrection Dalek. This classic set is priced at $59.99, and should arrive next month.

REVOLTECH GUNBUSTER This popular robot is finally being released in the Revoltech line. He includes a number of replacement parts and can even separate into two spaceships, both of which can be displayed flying at the same time. We have this figure listed at $38.99.

BAD ROBOT 10" MAQUETTE The mascot for J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions is on its way in the form of a 10" maquette. This piece includes a replaceable arm, and is priced at $84.99.

POP MOVIES HORROR FIGURES Following in the footsteps of Funko's POP Heroes DC figures is a new line of horror-based movie figures. This first wave includes Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Beetlejuice and Stripe from "Gremlins", and each figure is listed at $8.99.

NEW GRAPHITTI DESIGNS DC SHIRTS Graphitti is releasing a number of new DC Comics T-Shirts. We have listings for new Batman shirts, as well as Batwoman, Eclipso and Wonder Woman, so be sure to check them out and get your pre-orders in while they last.

CYCLOPS PREMIUM FORMAT Sideshow continues their Premium Format line of Marvel statues with Cyclops, leader of the X-Men. This piece shows him about to raise his light-up visor and blast something, and is 19" tall. We have Cyclops listed at $264.99, saving you $25 off of the MSRP.

BTVS WILLOW STATUE This new piece is scaled to fit with Buffy on her Slayer Throne, and shows her best friend and helper Willow. This statue is listed at $209.99, saving you $15 off of the MSRP.

MARVEL BISHOUJO PSYLOCKE STATUE We just wanted to make a quick mention of the fact that the Marvel Bishoujo Psylocke is being reissued this coming summer, so anyone that missed out on the first round now has a second chance to pick up this fine piece, priced at $53.99 ($6 off MSRP).

STAR WARS TALKING PLUSH - 11" WICKET, 15" R2-D2 Two of the most popular Star Wars talking plushes are up for pre-order. The 15" talking R2-D2 has his familiar beeps and whistles and is listed at $44.99, while the 11" talking Wicket speaks in the Ewok language and is priced at $29.99.

MOTU CLASSICS BUZZ-OFF We have managed to get a number of the new MOTU Classics figure for the benefit of our international and other customers. This new version of Buzz-Off comes with a battle axe, a battle staff and a removable helmet, and is priced at $34.99.

BANSHEE 16" STATUE This former X-Men may be pushing up daisies in the Marvel universe, but this Bowen statue will help to bring back happier times. It shows Sean
Cassidy in his traditional green and yellow costume launching up off of a destroyed Sentinel hand, and we have it listed at $237.99, saving you $12 off the MSRP.

GARTOGG - GAMORREAN GUARD 12" FIGURE Sideshow's latest 12" Star Wars figure is Gartogg, one of Jabba's guards. This one has seen a scuffle or two, judging by his broken horn and costume differences. He also comes with a bonus weapons that his brethren don't, and we have him listed at $114.99, saving you $5 off of the MSRP.

JABBA'S PALACE ENVIRONMENT: ARCHWAY The new 12" figure environment goes great with Gartogg. This piece is packed with detail and is a perfect spot for a shadowy rendezvous for your figures. This environment is priced at $134.99, $5 off the MSRP.

DOCTOR WHO IPHONE CASES, DALEK PROJECTOR ALARM CLOCK, TARDIS MUG We have listed a number of new Doctor Who novelties and electronic items. The Dalek Projector Alarm Clock will wake you with the sounds of extermination, and is priced at $39.99. The new TARDIS 11 Oz. Mug duplicates the panel on the front of the police box and is priced at $8.99. Finally, Three new iPhone 4 Cases are available for pre-order - a Dalek, the TARDIS and the Eleventh Doctor, and each is listed at $29.99.

GREEN LANTERN MOVIE MEZ-ITZ & KEYCHAINS The upcoming "Green Lantern" movie is still a ways off, but Mezco has announced figures that will release with it. We have listings for a set of Green Lantern and Sinestro 6" Mez-Itz at $24.99, as well as a two-pack of 2" Mez-Itz Keychains of the two characters, priced at $9.99.

LITTLE BIG PLANET SERIES 02 - SET, SINGLES The popular Little Big Planet game line is getting a second wave of figures from Mezco. This assortment includes Sky, Blue Denim Sackboy and Sackboy with Chinese Lion Head Hat, and these figures are available as a set of three for $36.99, or individually at $13.99 each.