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Toy Vault: New Toys Update

September 2004 - Toy Vault has announced several new products:

"Here be a monster..."

for Here Be Monsters fans to enjoy. Toy Vault's new rendition of Golden Dragon is phenomenal. He's ten inches tall and bulletproof with over a one-foot wide wingspan. His skin is a stretchy metallic material flashing gold from his head to his talons with a bit of silver lining under his belly and the webs of his wings. Black sliver-like pupils glare from periwinkle-colored eyes. His mouth is posed open with ferocious fangs lining the top and bottom jaws. The neck of the immaculate plush is bendable making Golden Dragon versatile for any position. Fans can have him stretch his full eighteen-inch length and soar in the air or pose him standing hunkered down seizing his prey.

"Can't Help Falling In Love... with Cthulhu,"

especially when he's back as the king. Dressed in a white satin outfit lined in sequins and sparkles, Cthulhu resembles a 70's-style Elvis. Bell-bottom pant legs show just a peek of his white dancing shoes. A red satin scarf is draped stylishly around his neck and a yellow cape hangs handsomely off his shoulders. But the style doesn't stop there. Even Cthulhu's hair is styled like Elvis's. His right hand clutches a unique looking microphone with a green handle and an eyeball for the speaker. King Cthulhu lets it all hang out as his appendages fall gracefully around his outfit. His knees are slightly bent as if he's ready to rock. It's easy to love this adorable plush tender.

"Don't be a hound dog!"

Be sure to pick up Toy Vault's new gaming supplies as well as the latest members of their outstanding plush creations. New to the game worlds of cards and die are the 12-sided plush dice and a fabulous addition to the Mystic Lands deck box series.

Each 12-sided dice is made of a hunter green plush stitched together in pentagon-shaped patches. Every side is numbered with white embroidery thread, contrasting nicely against the hunter green, ensuring clear readings with each landing. Although the die are soft, they never fail to land on precision, giving serious gamers the accuracy they need.

If cards are your game you must store them in style. You've seen the Mystic Lands Forest and Island motifs; now a new type of terrain is here, Swamp. Lurking through the murk of a dark bubbling swamp is a ghastly creature whose identity is concealed by a cloak. The cloaked being carries a long wand-like walking stick bringing thoughts of the grim reaper to mind. The figure wades in the deep fog between dried up trees and grasses casting spooky shadows. The dismal entity can be seen on both the front and back of the deck box. The sides remain gray and three rows of black dots resembling nails line them. Inside is a divider with a close-up of the character. The box fastens with a handy Velcro tab for easy opening and shutting, yet it's plenty durable enough to keep cards secure.

"Holy Grail!"

It's a man-eating rabbit! Toy Vault continues to broaden their Monty Python and the Holy Grail line. The saber-toothed bunny is snow white. However, splatters of red decorate it for a bloody effect. The furry fellow's mouth is open wide preparing to attack his next victim. Enormous incisors stem from the bottom jaw and small ones dangle savagely from the top. A tiny pink tongue swims in a pool of blood running from his mouth. The rascal's dark beady eyes are filled with malice. Yet, the irony is that this is a mere rabbit, just another hint of Python humor.

Perhaps the most ingenious Monty Python creation yet is the series of Holy Grail head bobblers. Four excellent replicas of the movie's most adored characters have been molded into pint-sized creations for loads of fun. The classic Knight of Ni, Black Knight, Headless Knight, as well as "God" have been carefully recreated to bring back the scenes that made Monty Python the legend it is today.

The Knight of Ni stands tall with his furry face armor and antlers holding up a hand, no doubt towards a pesky King Arthur. The Black Knight bobbles as his limbs lay at his feet and bouts of blood hang from the open flesh wounds. A spring of blood occupies the space where the Headless Knight's upper extremity used to be. His skull rests at his left foot and his helmet sits beside him with the bloody saber-toothed rabbit sitting atop. "God's" head bobbles on his shining cloud sitting high above the trees. These are classic collector items, must-haves for any self-respecting Monty Python fan.

"By George, Toy Vault's got it."

The President Plush collection just got a little more exciting with the new George Bush Anime Figural Pillow. He's dressed in his best attire with a gray suit, red tie and white undershirt, a black belt with shoes to match. Yet, even with all the formalities, this version of George is nothing but casual. His ears stick out from an anime style face and snips of light brown hair line the top of his head portraying a more humorous side of the president. His arms are open outward so he can lay flat or give you a hug. The pillow is phenomenal for Bush fans and makes for an excellent decoration as well as a comfy rest.

"Gamers, check out Toy Vault's gaming supplies, on shelves now."

Store your cards in one of Toy Vault's hottest deck boxes, the Jungle Catgirl design. Poised playfully on a tree is an erotic vixen, half cat and half girl. She is colored in stripes of tope and brown and two ears stick up from beneath a mess of jungle green hair. She grins as if she's ready to pounce making her crystal blue eyes sparkle. Catgirl is any girl's heroine and sure to be a favorite of the guys.

Gamers dealing with die will be excited for the 8-Sided Plush Dice. The velvety plush is a deep red color with aquamarine numbers embroidered inside triangular patches. Although they are plush, the die land on precision to give easy-to-read counts for players. Roughly the size of a softball, it makes for great fun in any type of gaming situation from a small group to a large number of participants and is safe for even the smallest gamers.

"The jaws that bite... The claws that catch..."

Grab the priceless Here Be Monsters plush, an identical match to the picture of Lewis Carol's "Jabberwocky." The massive plush stands 21 inches tall from his feet to the bend in his neck and stretches over two feet in length from the tips of his claws to the end of his tail. He is a lovely green with a fiery orange belly. His wings are webbed for an excellent realistic appearance and antennas extend from the tops of his head and his jaws. And "with eyes of flame" he glares ahead with a look of evil vengeance. The entire plush is posable from the neck to its wings and limbs. Whether it be Here Be Monsters or Carol fans, this plush is a work of art.

"Slip into the belly of Cthulhu."

Fans have found him in many disguises, and now footwear. The mass of green plush encompasses your feet warming the coldest of toes. Cthulhu's face rests on the top of feet, peering up at fans with is round red and black eyes. His array of appendages hangs from beneath them. His arms stretch out wrapping around ankles for extra warmth. Now you can have your favorite character with you every step of the way in this stylish slipper. Plus, they come in various sizes.

"A new kind of curious George..."

New to Toy Vault's endless line of humorous toys is the President George Bush Anime Plush. The plush is soft and bendable and can stand on its own. A pile of gray plush sits on the figure's head styled just as the president has his. An excellent replica of Bush's face is stitched with black thread against the peach color of the face. He has a goofy yet semi-serious grin, that same one Bush gives as if to say, "I love my people but we've got to get down to business." Mr. Bush is dressed in a navy suit with a white shirt collar and red tie poking out. Pinned over his heart is a pin with a flag on it shaped like a heart. His left arm extends outward and his index finger points aimlessly ahead. He holds his right arm close to his side clutching a flag in his hand. Look on shelves now.

"Beware. Four new Monty Python toys on the market."

First off, the cow catapult. It's a mini version of the apparatus used in the famous scene from "The Holy Grail" when King Arthur goes knocking on the castle door. He and his accomplices are greeted with a hail of farm animals rather than gunfire. The cow catapult is a stunning replica of the one from the movie. It comes equipped with three cows, three sheep, and three ducks. Sit them on the bowl, give the opposite end a tap, and watch them soar. Wheels are attached for rolling giving it a realistic appearance. The catapult and all its accessories are made of plastic making it extremely durable for looks or hours of play. It's also a great size for small hands to pick up.

Also from the "Holy Grail" is the Baby Killer Rabbit and Black Knight plush. The Baby Killer Rabbit is much like the latest Bloody Killer Rabbit, although his fur is still snow white. His giant snaggle-toothed mouth is open and ready to bite, yet he is a bit less gory, perhaps a better choice for younger fans. The Black Knight plush is adorable as he stands in his armor for battle. He too is a bit less gruesome than some versions of him where he is already hacked up and squirting blood.

"Talking Toes."

This could be the coolest key chain ever. An angry guard pokes out of the ankle of an enormous foot. The best part is when you press the toenails on the foot it shouts ridiculous atrocities, the same as Monty Python's angry French guard. It's quite entertaining for the likes of a key chain and is sure to bring loads of laughs.

"Godzilla fans, get ready to start collecting."

If you haven't already picked up these fine additions to Toy Vault's Godzilla line, get to stores now. Five new plushes have recently been released, Baby, Small, and regular-sized Godzillas as well as Hedorah and Angurius. The three new Godzillas come in a handsome grayish-blue with a mean face and paws stretched out for his next opponent. Pick your size. Hedorah is awesome covered in a mess of nappy gray fur with two red beady eyes glaring from beneath the tufts. Angurius is over 18 inches long with a mix of light and dark brown spots. His shell made of gold contains several rows of spikes (made of felt) lining the beast's back and tail. His crouching position shows off the detail nicely and makes him look as though he's ready to pounce. Sharp teeth hang amidst his mouth. A rhino-like horn tops his nose as two animosity-filled eyes peer from both sides.

"Keep bobblin' your heads 'till you have all four."

Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, King Ghidora, and Rodan are now adorable three-inch-tall hand-painted creations. They are made of injected molded plastic, making them durable for multiple purposes. Each bobbler is uniquely designed, inspired by the original characters. They can accompany fans in a range of places from the tops of computer monitors to their dashboards, collector's cases or toy boxes. Thus, the cuties appeal to all ages and have already sent multitudes flocking to stores.

These fabulous toys, among many others are already out and waiting to go home with their biggest fans so be sure not to let them down.

Nestled in their center of operations in Corbin, Kentucky, Toy Vault has been working hard to distribute top of the line toys since 1997. You can check them out on the web at www.toyvault.com.

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