June 10, 2006 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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MACROSS 1/48 LOW VISIBILITY WOOD LAND COLOR: The latest valkyrie has just arrived and is now available for $169.99. With lots of earthy camo and a cool missile battery under each wing this is another great release from Yamato. Other recent valkyries are also in stock bur running low.

SPAWN 29: McFarlane's latest line of Spawn figures is called Spawn Evolutions and contains Ninja Spawn 2, Man of Miracles, The Disciple, Spawn 9, Thamuz, and the lovely Zera. Sets of 6 are available for $64.99 and singles are available for 5 of the 6 figures.

STIKFAS: The new Assault Team, Outdoor Advernturer, and Egyptian figures have just arrived. We've also restocked about 30 other kits including Phantom, Samurai, Rock Star, Nurse, Fairy, Ninjas and many more!

STAR WARS SCALED REPLICAS: The 2005 Collector's Society .45 Scaled Full Darth Maul Saber is now in stock for $69.99 - this one was previously only available to Master Replica's collector club and selling near $100 on ebay

G1 ULTRA MAGNUS WAREHOUSE FIND: An exciting warehouse find in Europe, we have a couple of cases of Hasbro UK G1 Ultra Magnus. This particular version of Ultra Magnus comes with plastic wheels, unpainted head, and no windshield. Get your sealed Magnus now for $240 to $285!
View many other new vintage department listings here.

FANTASTIC 4 CLASSIC: Wave 1 has just been restocked with full sets of 4, Skrull variants, and singles in stock!

X-MEN 2006 SERIES 1: A few new figures were included in the recent wave of X-Men figures. Magneto and Stealth Beast join Storm, Archangel, Gambit and more.

GUNDAM HGUC AND HCM PRO: A variety of new HGUC and HCM Pro figures and kits have just arrived - check them out.

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN - COMBATTLER V: Limited stock remains of this popular release from several years ago - $139.99. GX-16 also restocked.

EVANGELION MICROMAN: The new Ayanami Rei and Soryu Asuka Plug Suit figures are now in stock for $17.99

VAMPIRE BUFFY EXCLUSIVE: The latest from Diamond Select - $13.99

BOWEN MOON KNIGHT STATUE: Awesome new 18" Statue for $184.99

SUPERMAN RETURNS 13" COLLECTOR FIGURE: The first 13" Superman from DC was wildly popular and we already have a re-order in on this one - get them before they are gone - only $49.99 ($10 under MSRP)

MORE NEW ANIME:

-- TSUKASA NAMBU - Both the regular and repainted versions - $24.99

-- HELLSING BUSTS - Walter & Arucard Busts

-- IKE! INACHU TAKKYUBU (Ping Pong Club) - Trading Figure box of 10 $54.99

-- AGNES BELLE - cool 9" figure - $37.99

HELLBOY STATUE - From Electric Tiki's Classic Hero Collection - this cool statue is about 12" tall and in stock for $169.99

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NEW PREORDERS:
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STAR WARS SAGA WAVE 7: Hasbro has put together a superb new wave of figures coming out in October. This all new series features Darth Vader - Death Star, Graga, Holographic Darth Maul, Naboo Soldier, two versions of Endor Rebels, Podracer Pilot 2-pack, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Gungan Rep Bean, and Luke Skywalker Endor. We've offered these as a set of 10 figures for $74.99, and also listed each individually - images available for all.

MP-01 MASTERPIECE PRIME: We've checked and rechecked the info on this release, and it seems while the Japanese market version has been canceled, Takara will reissue it through another channel in Hong Kong. Our cost is slightly higher there so we've reopened the preorder at $109.99. Don't forget about the complete MP-04 version with full trailer

DARTH MAUL SINGLE BLADE FX SABER: If you don't want the entire double-bladed saber, here is a chance to pick up a single blade for $109.99. This version will be the same as 1/2 of the full bladed set.

PREMIUM FORMAT 1/4 LEATHERFACE: Sideshow gives Leatherface the ultimate treatment with their superior sculpting and outfitting - preorder now at $239.99 - $10 under the MSRP.

ANIME PREORDERS: Another big batch of Anime girls, and a few boys too:

-- FULL METAL ALCHEMIST - Two new 12" figures from Medicom and a new set of action figures from Southern Island - be sure to check these out.

-- MECHA MUSUME - Truly cool figures - 1/2 girl, 1/2 plane

-- CHAOS GATE - IGNIS 1/8 SCALE PVC STATUE - get all 3 versions of Ignis

-- FATE HOLLOW - Three new figures including the stunning Rin Tousaka Swimsuit version, Karen Ortensia, and Sakura Matou Swimsuit Version.

-- TSUKUYOMI - 1/8 Scale Hazuki Dress Version

-- TENSHI NO ONNANOKO - Winged Angel - white & pink versions

-- TRIGUN - Vash the Stampede Resin Statue - very cool

-- FRUITS BASKET - Two new maquettes from Southern Island.

-- AMAENAIDEYO HOT TUB TRADING FIGURES - A set of 6 nuns at the spa

-- GUN X SWORD: Van and his shape shifting sword - very cool figure

ELECTRIC TIKI TV, MOVIE & COMIC STATUES: A variety of properties are represented here: Hellboy, Betty Boop, Underdog, Mandy Pin-Up, Mr. Magoo, I Dream of Jeannie, Zorro, Flash Gordon, The Lone Ranger, Holly Starlite, and Dick Tracy.