May 26, 2006 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

MP-04 MASTERPIECE COMPLETE CONVOY & TRAILER: Takara will release the definitive version of Optimus Prime this September with the new Masterpiece MP-04 Giftset. This large boxed set will feature the Masterpiece Convoy (its unknown if they will make any upgrades or changes to the existing MP prime) as well as an all new, Takara built, Plastic and Die-Cast trailer. The addition of the trailer to this set nearly doubles the wholesale cost versus Convoy alone. Given the complexity and quality of Prime, I think its safe to say that a trailer priced in that same ballpark is going to be pretty sweet with all the bells and whistles. Its unknown if Roller will be included, but I'm again guessing the trailer will include everything you would hope for in a high end item like this. There do not appear to be any plans to release the trailer separately at this point, but having a second copy of Prime around to display in the alternate mode can't be a bad thing. The price is set at $189.99. The preliminary image is of the old MP-01 Cardboard trailer, we'll update this as soon as more photos of the actual new trailer surface. (**** PLEASE NOTE: Takara is replacing the re-release of the MP-01 with the new MP-04 set, so the MP-01 will not be reissued and has been canceled.)

25% OFF SALE CONTINUES - Our 25% off sale will be ending Monday 5/29 - so get your orders in over the weekend and we'll ship on Tuesday when the BBTS warehouse re-opens after the Memorial Day holiday.

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GIRLS OF ANIME: Another new batch of ladies to add to your shelf - check out the following new arrivals:

MERCY RABBIT'S RACE OF THE COCOON - Two new figures priced at $26.99

HE IS MY MASTER - Three 1/6 figures in French Maid outfits - $54.99 Each

BOME - NATSUME SISTERS - Aya and Maya - $16.99 each

CHIDORI KANAME - 1/6th Scale and nearly sold out

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - SPARROW VS BARBOSSA: The final item from the first Pirates movie has just arrived. This cool giftset features both Sparrow and Barbossa as well as the treasure chest from the final scenes of the movie - in stock now for $29.99 - both figures are in 'cursed' mode.

MEZCO SOUTH PARK WAVE 2: Mr. Hanky, Stan, Kyle, Mr. Garrison and more are available as sets and singles. The full set of 6 is $59.99

VINTAGE DEPARTMENT: Along with more Junk Lots, the vintage dept. has listed a variety of Transformers including more G1 items and Botcon items.

RESIDENT EVIL: The imported Biohazard Nemesis figure type 1 has just arrived - in stock now for $23.99

BATMAN LEGOS: Four cool new Lego sets based on the Batman Begins Movie

DC WHO'S WHO MYSTERY BOXED FIGURES: Cool new mini-trading figures that also include pieces to construct the Batmobile - only $4.99 each.

18" TALKING MUHAMMED ALI - A big figure for an historical boxer

X-3 MOVIE BUSTS: The first 4 busts from X3 have just arrived - priced at $45.99 each.

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SPEED RACER: Art Asylum has picked up the Speed Racer license and will be producing both classic and new styled figures as well as Minimates and
mini die-cast figures.

ALIENS: Two new imported model kits - the cool Power Loader and USS Sulaco ship are up for preorder at $29.99 and $18.99 respectively.

HATE CIRCUS: Based on the comic-book, these new circus/midway knockdown game style figures are up for preorder at $12.99

KUJIBIKI UNBALANCE: Another new anime girl preorder - $32.99

BATMAN DIE-CAST: Four new 1/43 Scale die-cast Batman vehicles including Batmobile, Batrocket, Mothmobile are up for preorder at $10.99

BUFFY: A new batch of figure accessories is up for preorder at $27.99 - all kinds of props and weapons from througout the Buffy storyline

STAR WARS YODA BACK BUDDY: A new backpack in the form of Yoda that will make you look like Luke tromping around Dagobah - $44.99

CORPSE BRIDE: Wedding Collection dolls - imported from Japan made by Jun Planning - $104.99 each.

PULLIP FASHION DOLLS: From Jun Planning in Japan - these dolls have large heads and moveable eyes - priced at $99.99 each.

12" SHAUN OF THE DEAD: A new 12" figure from NECA, get your double-sized Shaun for just $27.99