June 4, 2007 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMER MOVIE ITEMS:
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TRANSFORMERS MOVIE VOYAGER & LEADER: We have a nice supply of all 4 wave 1 Voyager as well as Leader Class Optimus & Megatron. All are available singly and as sets. These figures all turned out very well with intricate packaging and nice sculpts. Optimus & Megatron are $89.99 for the set or $47.99 each. Voyagers are $89.99 for the set of four, or $22.99 each for: Blackout, Ratchet, Ironhide, and Starscream.

OPTIMASH PRIME - MR POTATOHEAD: Following in the footsteps of Darth Tater, Optimash Prime is now in stock for $11.99. This sweet spud comes with all the appendages & pieces needed to get him into Prime shape. It also comes with a bonus mini Optimus Prime cab that is only available as part of this set.

MORE TRANSFORMER MOVIE ITEMS: We have nearly 50 total listings on the website for TF Movie items covering a wide range of products including: Robot Heroes (which are similar to the Star Wars Galactic Hero line), Titanium 3", Cyber Stompin', Cyber Slammers, Fast Action Battlers, the very cool 'Real Gear' basic sized line that features transforming versions of everyday objects. Role play items like the Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet, Unleashed style Bumblebee and more. Some items are still listed as preorders, but will be arriving soon.

EVEN MORE TF MOVIE ITEMS COMING SOON: Hasbro has set the 'on-site' date of July 14th for the second and third waves of TF Movie items. There will be a lot more cool stuff in stock and available to preorder then, so after you've enjoyed the July 4th release be sure to check back for more.

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NEW PREORDERS:
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HASBRO MARVEL LEGENDS WAVE 3: Hasbro is ratcheting up the coolness with each subsequent wave of Marvel Legends. Series three has just been announced and includes one each of: Bucky Barnes, First Appearance Captain America, Marvel Girl (Rachel Grey), Black Knight, Hydra Soldier, Colossus, Cyclops, and Danger. Each figure also includes a Build-A-Figure piece that forms the awesome Brood Queen. Sets of 8 are $89.99 and singles of Captain America and Cyclops are priced at $10.99

MUPPETS ANIMAL PUPPET REPLICA: Master Replicas has just announced a 38" replica of Animal. This huge replica looks fantastic and we have just listed it at $50 under MSRP at $349.99. Animal features a poseable mouth and articulated neck and limbs. Stay tuned for Gonzo in about a month!!

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - TONNER: The Tonner Doll Company has expanded its high-end product line once again with 16" collectible Character Figures of both Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann. We have them each priced $20 or more below MSRP

THE CROCODILE HUNTER - STEVE IRWIN: A variety of new action figures, playsets, vehicles, and plush figures are now up for preorder. Although Steve left us prematurely, we can still enjoy how energetic and passionate he was about wildlife.

STARGATE PEWTER FIGURES: Another batch of SG-1 and Atlantis Pewter figures are now up for preorder at $32.99. All the main characters are covered in this fun line.

BOME: The new Volume 24 - Nono from Gunbuster is now up for preorder at $27.99, and we've also listed the very cool Jungle Emi volume 11 repaint.

STAR WARS CHUBBY: A cool new line from Hot Toys. This series features fun little nesting dolls of key Star Wars Characters.

STAR WARS R2-D2 TRASH CAN: Another cool idea from Japan, this fairly large sized Trash Can looks just like R2 and the top flips up to be used as a handy waste can. Preorders are up at $114.99

BEOWULF STATUES & BUSTS: No images of these yet, but Diamond Select is sure to do a great job with what should be a blockbuster this winter. We have these items listed: Golden Dragon Wall Statue, Grendel, King Beowulf, and Beowulf Monster Busts at $54.99

TRANSFORMERS DVDS: Armada Season 1, Part 2 is now up for preorder and we'll also be restocking a variety of other previously listed Transformers DVD's.

STAR TREK MINIMATES WAVE 2: Get the full set of 8 with variants for just $23.99. Wave 1 is also up for preorder.

IMPORTED GUNDAM: A big list of new Gundam preorders: Cosmic Region #7007 Legend Gundam, Mega Blocks MS-6F Zaku II, Fix Shin Musha, Fix Metal Composite Psycho Gundam, GFF G3 Gundam Metal Composite, New HCM Pro, Strike Noir MSIA, Wing Gundam Zero MSIA, Extended MSIA Gelgoog Cannon & J. Riden, Zeonography High Mobility Set, Papua Supply Ship Completed, Transformable Zaku, and Red Display Base.

TONS OF IMPORTED ANIME & SCI-FI: We've been picking the brains of suppliers and came up with dozens more new products not normally available in the USA - from a wide variety of manufacturers. There are too many to link to so here is a list, just do a quick search in what interests you:

• Devilman - 1/7 Devilman Lady
• Captain Harlock - Arcadia Number 3 Renewal
• Godzilla - Type 66 & 70 Maser Cannon
• Megazone 23 - Four different Transformable Garlands
• Dancouga - Black Wing Figure
• Yamato - Starblazers - Three different completed ships
• Gaiking - a new Gaiking action figure
• Patlabor - New Pickel-Kun and Blind Box Trading Figures
• Last Exile - Claus' Gunship
• Pumpkin Scissors - 1/8 Alice Marvin
• Grendizer - Huge soft vinyl Grendizer
• Xenosaga - 1/8 Kos-Mos Version 4
• Death Note - Four new preorders for very cool figures including RAH
• Gurren Lagaan - Lagann Impact Model
• Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - Oompa Loompa 25 Piece Kubrick Set
• Black Lagoon - 1/6 Revy and 1/8 Shenhua - very nice
• King of Fighters - 1/6 Mai Shiranui - very attractive
• Godzilla - Huge Art Works Monsters - $249.99
• Ikki Tousen - 1/5 Kanu - two different sexy models
• Even more from Votoms, Child's Play, Zero In, C3 Hobby, Pia Carrot & More

CIVIL WAR CANNON: Sideshow brings us another large prop - the Civil War Cannon is priced at $179.99 and is in scale with your 1/6 figures.

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COMING SOON:
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STAR WARS 30TH & LEGENDS: A huge Hasbro shipment arrives Tuesday with the majority of our 30th Anniversary Wave 3 order and also the full order of 2007 Saga Legends wave 1.

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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HARRY POTTER - NECA ITEMS: A big shipment from Neca just arrived that includes a huge scope of new Harry Potter items. From 3.75" action figures & 12" Dolls to collectible clocks, lamps, pillows, signs & More. Take a look at all these inventive items.

STAR WARS ATTAKUS STATUES: Oola & the excellent Sandtrooper Statue have just arrived. These beauties are priced at $399.99 and $364.99 respectively. We have other Attakus items available here as well.

REVOLTECH - SABER: This higher end Revoltech figure comes in a larger box and has a slighly larger price point of $24.99. The Alter version is also up for preorder

ACCOUTREMENTS NOVELTY FIGURES: 70 Items from Accoutrements have just arrived including a huge array of political, historical, and other culturally relevant items (and also quite a few irrelevant ones too) My favorite is the Avenging Narwhal and Avenging Unicorn sets who use their sharp horns to pierce smaller friendly critters.

JAPANESE BEAST WARS HOWLINGER: A cool brown repaint of Wolffang, this and all the other JBW 2007 reissues are in stock for $29.99

HOT TOYS NAVY SEAL UDT JUMPER: Two cool versions of this ultra detailed figure are now in stock for $114.99

DC DIRECT - MARTIAN MANHUNTER 13" FIGURE: Yet another great release from the masters at DC Direct. In stock now at $10 under MSRP

DECEPTICON WALL PLAQUE: Back in stock after a long abscence, this cool hangable wall statue is priced at just $44.99

STAR TREK "THE CAGE" ENTERPRISE: This one is limited to only around 3000 pieces and is sure to go quickly - in stock now for $33.99

MARVEL SELECT BROOD & SKRULL: A highly popular release originally intended for the Marvel Legends line, Brood & Skrull are in stock for $17.99