September 17, 2006 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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NEW PREORDERS:
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SLAVE LEIA STATUE: This is one of the best Star Wars statues ever! Princess Leia in the notorious Slave outfit that does not leave much to the imagination. We have this item priced $25 under the MSRP at $154.99

ANIMATED STORMTROOPER MAQUETTE: Gentle Giant continues the very popular Animated line with their sixth entry - the faithful Stormtrooper in a running-action pose. This maquette arrives in 2007 and is listed at $71.99

DISNEY'S CARS FIGURES: A nice new batch of preorders for the second wave of product arriving in the fourth quarter has just been listed. Highlights include a new batch of 1/55 Die Cast figures as well as more mini Movie Moments figures - each wave has an even more complete selection of characters from the movie. Also listed are Young Mater, Lightning Storm McQueen, Rip Stick Racers, and the Lightning Fast Speedway

GUN X SWORD - DANN OF THURSDAY MAX: Imported from Japan and produced by Max Factory - this awesome mecha is priced at $119.99. It comes with a huge sword and the figure is nicely articulated.

IMPORTED GUNDAM: The next three HCM Pro figures #33 to #35 will be the Nu, Gira Doga, and Gira Doga Rezun Custom. We also have two very nice new kits listed - the Seed 1/100 Savior Gundam and Master Grade 1/100 Strike Gundam IWSP.

SIDESHOW 12" PLO KOON: Sideshow continues their extremely popular 12" lineup with this latest addition. Plo Koon is priced at $57.99 and comes with Jedi robe and Lightsaber

LORD OF THE RINGS BUSTS: Gentle Giant adds two more busts to the line up with the addition of the Gandalf Bust and Balrog Bust - very nice sculpts priced $5 under MSRP at $44.99 and $49.99 each.

T2 12" SARAH CONNER: Finally an accurate version of the ultra-buff Sarah Conner from Judgement Day - only $47.99 for this cool figure.

SPIDER-MAN VS VENOM DIORAMA: More cool Sideshow Marvel releases - this one is a bit smaller than the typical Diorama, but also comes in at less than 1/2 the normal price! Standing about 9" tall - this one is very cool

DARTH VADER SIGNATURE SABER REPLICA: Master Replicas has rolled out the Episode VI Signature Saber - only 500 pieces will be produced and it's priced at $489.99

HELLBOY BUST-UPS: The first round of Bust-Ups for this property, we have sets and singles available - it even comes with a bonus Skeleton figure

SIMPSONS BUST-UPS: The Valentine's Day series is now up for order - extreme romance and heart bursting (or removing) action in this series.

HARRY POTTER STATUES & BUSTS: Gentle Giant is not afraid to say his name, the new Voldemort Bust is up for preorder at $44.99 and the new Riddle Grave Statue is listed at $54.99

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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PRINCESS LEIA SLAVE KIT: Kotobukiya's latest 1/7 Snap Together Kit has just arrived and we have it priced at $15 under the MSRP at $84.99. This truly is a good day for those of you who can't get enough of Slave Leia.

HELLBOY SERIES 2: Mezco's latest creations are now in stock as sets and single figures. Abe, Roger, Alien, and Johann are all listed here.

GENTLE GIANT CHROME DARTH VADER: Limited to only 2500 pieces, this version of Vader shined up nicely and is priced $25 below the MSRP.

DAVID MACK'S KABUKI STATUE: This is the Artist's Proof edition that was heavily allocated by the distributor. We were lucky enough to receive some extras and thy are now in stock for $199.99. This statue was sculped by Clayton Moore's Studio and is very well done - limited to 300 pieces!

FINAL FANTASY - CLOUD STRIFE & FENRIR: This is probably our 10th shipment of these and we can't keep them on the shelves. Pick up the centerpiece for your FF VII collection now for $59.99

WONDER WOMAN & SERPENTS: If you like beautiful women and evil beasts, check out this cool new statue - only $51.99. See what 3% body fat looks like...

HAN SOLO BLASTER SCALED REPLICA: In stock now for $42.99 - this mini blaster comes with a protective display case and is very nicely done.