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Secret Wars, Marvel Legends, NBA, Playmobil Dragon's Land, POP! Disney at Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store

December 8, 2011 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new item of interest to collectors:

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MARVEL LEGENDS 2012 SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLE Hasbro has finally announced a new assortment of 6" Marvel Legends figures. The Series 01 set of 7 includes one each of Extremis Iron Man, Commander Steve Rogers (Captain America), Marvel's Klaw, Ghost Rider, Heroic Age Thor, Constrictor and X-Men's Hope Summers, and is priced at $119.99. We also have the case of 8 which includes an additional Extremis Iron Man, and is priced at $124.99. Both the case and the set will include all of the pieces necessary to assemble the Terrax Build-A-Figure. We also have singles listed of all the figures in the wave, priced at $11.99 - $19.99 each.

MARVEL SECRET WARS/GREATEST BATTLES TWO-PACKS 2011 SERIES 04 - CASE, SET The newest assortment of Comic Two-Packs includes Thanos Vs. Adam Warlock, Gambit & Mr. Sinister and Spider-Man & Captain Britain; we have the set of three two-packs priced at $54.99. We also have them as a case of 8 - two each of the previous three two-packs, plus one each of Wolverine & Captain America and Thor & Iron Man, and this case is priced at $124.99.

STAR WARS LIGHTSABER HILT LAMPS, UMBRELLAS You now have more ways to show your Star Wars style with these new items. The Lightsaber Hilt Lamps have hilts as the stem, with shades that show the symbols of the sides; these pieces are priced at $64.99 each. The Umbrellas have lightsaber hilts for handles, with the 'beam' as the stem and symbols on the fabric of the umbrella canopy itself; these are priced at $39.99 each.

STAR WARS ULTIMATE UNISON 12" HAN SOLO The latest figure in this collaborative line between Medicom and Enterbay is Han Solo. This figure comes with outfit parts to dress him up for any scene from "A New Hope" to "Return of the Jedi", and includes nice accessory touches like the gas mask from the Mynock scene. This figure also includes a stand, and is priced at $299.99.

ARMOR GIRLS PROJECT - INFINITE STRATOS CECILIA ALCOTT BLUE TEARS Bandai is branching out from the original Armor Plus line to start the new Armor Girls Project, and the initial figure is Blue Tears Cecilia Alcott from Infinite Stratos. This figure pairs a beautiful girl with a Gundam-esque armor set for battle, and we have her listed at $94.99, saving you $5 off the MSRP.

FOX SPORTS NFL FOOTBALL ROBOTS Fox Sports and BK Toyz has gotten together with the NFL and created a line of 10" robots in the colors of each NFL team, along with one done just for Fox Sports. Each robot is listed at $24.99, and would make a great gift for the football fan in your life.

MORTAL KOMBAT BOX SETS Two new Mortal Kombat boxed sets are now up for pre-order. The 6" Retro Ninja Four-Pack includes Scorpion (with alternate skull head), Reptile (with alternate lizard head), Sub-Zero and Smoke, and is listed at $49.99. The 4" Ninja Six-Pack includes Ermac, Scorpion, Reptile, Sub-Zero, Rain and Noob Saibot, and is priced at $39.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG NENDOROID The big-headed nendoroid line in Japan gets a new entrant - Sonic the Hedgehog. This figure is tailor-made for the style, and includes a stand, a gate to run through and even a Chaos Emerald; we have this figure listed at $54.99.

DRAGON QUEST LEGENDARY LOTO ARMOR RETURNS FIGURE This new figure from Square Enix is dressed from head to toe in shiny blue armor, with a helmet that is both removable and also includes a flip-down visor. This piece is currently listed at $92.99, but that price may decrease if a domestic supply is found.

POP! DISNEY FIGURES Funko's POP! series continues with a number of new characters from Disney and Pixar. Listings are now up for Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and Lotso Bear from Toy Story; Jack Skellington and Sally from "Nightmare Before Christmas"; Steamboat Willie and Minnie Mouse from Disney films, Beast and Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" and Mr. Incredible and Syndrome from "The Incredibles". Each figure is listed at $9.99.

COBRA THE SPACE PIRATE STATUES Two new European statues from Cobra the Space Pirate are ready for pre-orders. We have the 7.87" statues of Cobra Rugball Version and Lady Armaroid available, priced at $199.99 each.

DC MINI MEZ-ITZ KEYCHAINS SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES This new assortment of 2" tall Mini Mez-Itz includes Batman, the Joker, Superman and Green Lantern Hal Jordan; we have them listed singly at $6.99 apiece, or as a set of four at $24.99.

TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME YEAR OF THE DRAGON IMPORT EXCLUSIVE This new version of the Ultimate Optimus Prime movie figure is done up special for the Chinese New Year, and includes a red trailer with a Chinese dragon painted across it. We are running low on pre-orders for this item, so if you want yours you had better grab it fast; they are priced at $164.99 each.

STAR WARS IMPERIAL TIE BOMBER EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE For those of you that had missed out on this vehicle a few years back, we are proud to announce that we will now be getting a small supply into stock. We have this ship priced at $34.99, so put your pre-order in now.

GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO SERIES 02 DVD BOX SET This series occurs after "GI Joe: the Movie" (the animated one) and includes Sgt. Slaughter as well as many new characters. We have this set listed at $29.99.

NEW CRAZYDEVY ENCORE CONSTRUCTICON PARTS CrazyDevy has gone back and changed their Power Parts Custom Hips/Waist to work with the new Encore Constructicon set. CDMW-02J (Purple Thighs) and CDMW-02K (Silver Thighs) are each priced at $37.99, and in addition to their title piece, they also include update parts for the CDMW-01 and CDMW-09 sets to make them Encore-compatible (CDMW-01 and -09 sold separately). As a side note, the CDMW-05, -08 and -25 Construction Brigade Add-On sets are already Encore-compatible so you can use those right out of the package to upgrade your new Devastator.

NBA THREE-PACKS McFarlane Toys has announced three new NBA three-packs. The New York Knicks get Amare Stoudmire 2, Chauncy Billups and Carmelo Anthony 3, while the Dallas Mavericks get Dirk Nowitzki 2, Jason Terry and Jason Kidd 3 and the Boston Celtics get Paul Pierce 2, Kevin Garnett 2 and Rajon Rondo. Each of these three-packs is listed at $32.99.

PLAYMOBIL DRAGON'S LAND SETS A new series of Playmobil sets is up for pre-order. The Dragon's Land series includes Great Dragon Castle, Dragon's Dungeon, Knight with LED Lance, Knights Take Along Tower, Giant Catapult with Cell, Red Dragon with LED Fire and Dragon's Catapult, and they are priced at $12.99 - $154.99 per set.

HYPER ARMORED BLOCK 003 T-REX Yamato's Hyper Armored Block 003 T-Rex is coming back to stock. This 1/48 scale mech is done in an Army-green shade, and is priced at $44.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTOR STATUE This new piece shows "then" and "now" versions of the furry blue speedster together on one base, and each has little "speed trails" at their feet to give and idea of what they're famous for. This piece is listed at $21.99, $3 off the MSRP.

EVANGELION SEIFUKU ACTION DOLLS These new figures of Asuka and Mari each stand 26 cm tall (a little over 10"). Each is dressed in their school uniforms (complete with runs in Mari's hose) and are priced at $268.99 each.

BIOWORLD METAL EAR BUDS Bioworld Merchandising's new line of metal ear buds includes the Autobot Symbol, Spongebob Squarepants and symbols of Superman, Green Lantern, Batman, the Flash and Wonder Woman. We have them listed for pre-order, priced at $17.99 per set.

ARMORED CORE NINEBALL NINEBREAK FIGUTTO ACTION FIGURE Griffon's line of articulated figures continues with this flashy red and black 'bot from the Armored Core Series. He comes loaded with weapons and is priced at $109.99.

IKKI TOUSEN KANU UNCHOU BUNNY VERSION FIGURE The new Ikki Tousen animation "Shuugaku Toushi Keppuroku" brings us a new 1/4 scale version of Kanu Unchou. This figure is dressed in a blue bunny outfit, and is priced at $217.99.

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MARVEL 16" SENTINEL - REPAINT VERSION The paint app on this version mirrors the SDCC 2011 version for about 1/2 the going price of the Comic Con exclusive. A 3.75" Wolverine is included in this giant set and it is in stock now at $59.99.

MEGAMAN ZERO MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Joining the classic Mega Man, Roll, and Proto Man is the robot ally first seen in Mega Man X, MEGA MAN ZERO! Designed to appear "more human," Zero still wears a full-bodysuit over his robotic frame, leaving only his face exposed. He takes things to a whole new level with normal humanoid proportions and a cool outfit in dark blue, white, red, and yellow. In Stock now at $29.99

TRANSFORMERS DOTM BUSTER OPTIMUS PRIME & JETFIRE TWO-PACK For all of you that missed this combo pack when it was originally released, Takara has reissued it with packaging from the new movie. The two robots in this special import set combine to create a powered-up Optimus Prime with wings, and we have the set listed at $249.99.

DC BISHOUJO BATGIRL - BLACK COSTUME The classic and best known Batgirl first appeared in 1967, the alter ego of Gotham City police commissioner's daughter Barbara Gordon. As with the original bishoujo statue, every element of her classic bodysuit has been recreated from her tall boots to her bat-symbol, utility belt, gloves, cape, and cowl. In stock now at $49.99

STAR WARS SANDTROOPER - DESERT SANDS DETACHMENT 12" FIGURE The first item from the newest Sideshow shipment is a Sandtrooper from "A New Hope". He includes many weapons, interchangeable hands, a desert base stand cover for his display base and more, and is priced at $129.99, $5 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS 1/4 SCALE PREMIUM FORMAT EMPEROR PALPATINE & IMPERIAL THRONE This large-scale collectible includes a cloth robe-clothed Palpatine that includes poseability at the shoulders, waist and neck, as well as a 16" tall Throne with electronic lights and even a replica of Luke's confiscated lightsaber hilt. This great piece is listed at $474.99, $25 off the MSRP.

PREDATOR LEGENDARY SCALE BUST The Predator from the movie of the same name is available as a 16.5" Legendary Scale Bust from Sideshow. From the tentacle-like hair to the jaws and teeth, this piece is crammed full of details, and we have it priced at $329.99, saving you $20 off of the MSRP.

VENOM 1:1 SCALE LIFE-SIZE BUST Spider-Man's enemy Venom has been captured here as a 25" bust by the sculptors at Sideshow. The creature's face is contorted in rage with the tongue extended, and this giant bust is priced at $569.99, $30 off the MSRP.

GI JOE GENERAL HAWK 12" FIGURE The leader of the GI Joe team is the next 12" figure to arrive. General Hawk includes comes with switch-out boots and hands, as well as grenades, pistols, a rifle and all kinds of other costume parts and accessories. We have this figure listed at $124.99, $10 off the MSRP.

1/6 SCALE MOVIE MASTERPIECE SHADOW PREDATOR COLLECTIBLE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE This figure was originally an exclusives at the Asia Toy Fair, but now Sideshow is able to help you add it to your collection. The Shadow Predator includes a number of replacement hands and even a mouth, along with many weapons, trophies and more, and is listed at $209.99, saving you $15 off of the MSRP.

TF BEAST WARS COMPLETE DVD BOX SET The Beast Wars series from the 1990's reinvigorated the Transformers franchise for a new generation of fans, and now it has been collected in one box set for ease of viewing. We have this set listed at $54.99, and it makes a great holiday gift for old and new fans alike.

HERCULES STRUCTOR The latest Hercules piece to arrive is Structor. This earth mover transforms into a robot and also becomes the right leg of the Hercules gestalt robot, and is priced at $99.99.

MORTAL KOMBAT CLASSIC ROBOT 4" MULTI-PACK This trio of robots includes Cyrax, Sektor and Smoke, and we have it priced at $24.99, saving you $5 ff the MSRP.

STAR WARS BOBA FETT BUST BANK This new collectible shows the bounty hunter with his gloved hands clasped in front of him. It is detail-heavy (especially the gauntlets) and is listed at $17.99, $2 off the MSRP.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 7" FIGURE SERIES 02 SET This assortment includes two different versions of Freddy with the Chest of Souls. The first includes two different heads and a replica of the original Elm Street house, while the second shows the souls bursting forth from Freddy's body. This set is priced at $31.99, $4 off the MSRP.

ARMOR PLUS - REKKA NO RYO, TENKUU NO TOUMA EXCLUSIVE FIGURES Two new sets of Armor Plus Ronin Warriors/Samurai Troopers exclusives have arrived. An exclusive version of Ryo in his Red armor as well a Tenkuu no Touma (Rowen) are each in stock now, priced at $169.99.

DESTROYER 16" MUSEUM STATUE This armored behemoth is a longtime Thor 'character' as well as having been a focal point in the recent "Thor" movie. This 16" statue is listed at $239.99.

CREATE YOUR OWN ZOMBIE 1/9 SCALE CUSTOMIZING KIT This fantastic new set comes with three bodies, five heads, multiple regular and zombiefied arms, legs, feet and more, along with clothing sets and a DVD with a tutorial on how to paint and add details and weathering to create your own zombie army. This box set is listed at $54.99, $5 off the MSRP.

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE JOKER STATUE This new statue of Batman's nemesis comes from Jim Lee artwork from the DC Universe Online game, which has recently become free to play (after purchase). He wears a dapper purple suit with a green tie, and the statue is priced at $79.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

NEW HEADPLAY HEADS We have just received a new shipment with 59 different new sculpts for your 1/6 scale bodies. We have heads like Angelina, Elijah, Leonardo, a certain rocker named Marilyn, many asian actors and much more. Be sure to take a peek at all of the in-stock heads and grab your favorites.

CHARACTER BATHROBES A large shipment of bathrobes has arrived at our warehouse. It includes Star Wars, DC Comics and Star Trek characters, so take a look at the different pricing and character options and get yours today.

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