August 23, 2007 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

Hi - It's been a busy week at http://www.bigbadtoystore.com and we have another update for you about 100+ new preorders, more new arrivals, and various items arriving soon. There are tons of items so be sure to take a look through the long list below:

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NEW PREORDERS:
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NECA - GOD OF WAR 2 - ARES ARMOR KRATOS: Kratos is back with the powerful Ares Armor and we've just listed preorders for the two-figure set at $25.99. We do not have images of the second figure yet, but expect an alternate head, different weapons, and other changes for the second figure. The first Kratos figure sold out several times on preorder so be sure to get your orders in on this one.

TRANSFORMERS ALL SPARK 1/4 CUBE REPLICA: Popbox Collectibles brings us a very fun new prop replica based on the All Spark as seen in the Transformer Movie this summer. The replica is roughly the size of a Rubik's Cube, and is made of die-cast metal. Popbox will be producing a limited amount of these - they are priced at $64.99 and look very cool.

MINIMATES - MARVEL & MORE:

-- MARVEL MINIMATES WAVE 19 - Get the full set of 8 with chase figure for just $24.99 - Amazing Fantasy Spider-Man & Mysterio, Ms. Marvel & Ultron, Apocalypse & Death Archangel as well as the limited Archangel variant Minimate!

-- MARVEL MINIMATES WAVE 20 - This cool set features Smart Hulk & Abomination, Havok & Polaris, Hawkeye & Vision and the limited Vision 2.0 variant. Get the complete set of 8 for $24.99.

-- MARVEL DEFENDERS MINIMATES: This exclusive set is priced at just $14.99 and it includes: Dr. Strange, Namor, Valkyrie - plus a new Hulk.

-- BACK TO THE FUTURE MINIMATES: Diamond Select Toys adds wave 2 and also an exclusive 50's Marty and Prom George 2-pack - check them all out.

TRANSFORMERS ACCESSORIES: Three cool new listings from Impossible Toys - these fun custom items include: Spike & Sparkplug 1" G1 Scale figures, Quintesson Judge, and light-up Energon cubes that include batteries and small LED lights. These are great items for any big TF fan and all are very well done.

DEVIL MAY CRY - DANTE: A great new ArtFX statue from Koto, we have Dante listed $10 below MSRP at $69.99.

NEW REVOLTECH: The second Revoltech Macross figures has just been announced - VF-1S Focker Striker version is up for preorder at $22.99, and the cool new Shin Getter 1 has been listed at $19.99. Both figures look great.

FRANK FRAZETTA STATUES: Dark Horse brings us two new statues from master fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. We've just listed the Moon Maid 10" Statue and Egyptian Queen Statue with nice discounts off MSRP. Check them both out here along with the previously released Snow Giants.

FUTURAMA SERIES 2: Toynami brings us Leela and Zapp Brannigan in the
series 2 set for $23.99. Nixon's Head is also included in this wave and each figure comes with a piece needed to build the Robot Devil (which can be built after the release of the wave 3 figures)

STAR TREK - TNG - WAVE 5: This is the final wave of The Next Generation figures, so be sure to complete your collection with the addition of: Beverly Crusher, Chief O'Brien, Chase Figure - Nurse Ogawa, and Previews Exclusive Ensign Ro Laren. We've created a handy set of 4 for just $49.99

STAR TREK - CLOTH RETRO WAVE 3: McCoy and Romulan make up the 5th and 6th figures released in this cool Mego style line. They are listed $8 under MSRP at $29.99 for the set. Check out all 3 series.

DC DIRECT - AME-COMI, BUSTS, FIGURES & MORE:

-- AME-COMI SUPERGIRL & POWER GIRL: The 3rd and 4th entries into this fun stylized line. Supergirl and Power Girl are each priced $6 under MSRP at $38.99. DC has done a great job with the sculpts - check out the complete lineup.

-- 1:2 SCALE BATMAN BUST: The first release in a new large-scale bust line from DC, the Batman bust is about 13" high and we have it listed $65 below MSRP at $229.99

-- 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR GREEN ARROW: Another great entry into the 13" lineup, Green Arrow is up for preorder at $69.99, he comes with a collapsible bow and a fairly complex outfit.

-- NEW GODS ACTION FIGURES: Hot from the pages of Countdown, inspired by the work of Jack Kirby comes the best-loved heroes of the Fourth World Universe: Noble New Genesis residents Orion, Lightray and Mister Miracle, as well as the evil Darkseid, ruler of Apokolips! $49.99 for the set.

-- TRINITY ACTION FIGURES: The Trinity action figure assortment brings Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, in the birth of their legendary alliance as they face the billionaire eco-terrorist Ra's al Ghul! In TRINITY, witness for the first time ever the meeting of Superman and Batman with Wonder Woman.

-- WOMEN OF DC UNIVERSE - CHEETAH BUST: Another great bust from DC, Cheetah's tail stretches above her head and she is priced $8 under MSRP

C.S. MOORE - LADY DEATH STATUE: A beautiful new piece set in 1/6th scale, we have preorders listed at $174.99 - check out the blue-skinned beauty.

FOUR HORSEMEN EXCLUSIVES: We've been able to secure a few more exclusives and now have 5 of the 9 figures made available for order or preorder. Our Exclusive Warthog figure will be here in September.

DESIGNER TOYS: Dozens of new entries on the designer toys menus including various figures from: Frank Kozik, Qees, and Rolitoland.

MEGATRON REFORMATTED: This exclusive bust is limited to just 600 pieces, we now have them listed at $59.99 each - a great looking bust that is definitely better than the common repaint.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - BATTLE DAMAGED RESIN: This new statue is priced at $149.99 and only 400 pieces will be made. The statue is about 15" long and is nicely sculpted.

HELLBOY EXCLUSIVE: We've just listed preorders for the exclusive battle damaged Animated Hellboy figures at $17.99 each.

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS: Statues, Replicas, Busts & More

-- MARVEL ZOMBIES - VENOM VS SPIDER-MAN STATUE: Venom is about to disembowel the Spider-Zombie in this cool new statue. We have it listed at $45 below MSRP.

-- MARVEL MILESTONES - CAPTAIN AMERICA: A good looking new statue of the fallen superhero, this piece is limited to 1500 pieces overall and preorders have been listed well under MSRP at $154.99

-- BUFFY - DULAC CROSS REPLICA: Limited to 1000 pieces and measuring in at about 13" in total length. This cool prop is up for preorder at $44.99

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ARRIVING SOON:
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STAR WARS ULTIMATE GALACTIC HUNT: We have just added a new full set of all 12 UGH figures for $164.99, and we've also reopened preorders for all the single figure and case listings. Our shipment is on the way and preorders are guaranteed - reserve your hard to find UGH figures now.

UNLEASHED ARC TROOPER: We expect our shipment of the Internet Exclusive ARC Trooper to arrive in the next day or two - preorders are available at $23.99 and this figure comes packaged in the round canister style tube.

SPIDER-MAN UNLEASHED: Hasbro's first venture into Unleashed territory for the Marvel license will be arriving in the next few days - figures are priced at $24.99 and look cool.

LEGENDARY HEROES SERIES 1: Our shipment is running just a little behind schedule, but its on the way to us now and should arrive by Monday - sets, cases, and single figure preorders are available.

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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TRANSFORMER MOVIE COLLECTIBLES: We've just received all the new Popbox TF Movie items. Patches, Coins, Magnets, Wristbands and other items are all in stock.

FUTURAMA SERIES 1: Zoidberg and Fry are now available at $23.99 for the pair of figures. Two of six parts needed to build Robot Devil are also included.

TRANSFORMERS PILLOWS: The large Autobot and Decepticon logo pillows from Underground Toys have just arrived and are in stock at $22.99 each.

PIRATES OTC PROP REPLICAS: Barbossa's Sword, more Pirates rings, and the Dead Man's Chest prop replica have all just arrived. Check out all the cool replicas here.

RED SONJA STATUE: The very cool Red Sonja and Snake statue has just arrived, this piece is nearly a foot tall and priced at $269.99

SUPERMAN & DOOMSDAY 2-PACK: Just in from DC Direct, this cool set comes with both figures and also a graphic novel - priced at only $26.99

SDCC ZOMBIE MINIMATES: The exclusive Zombie Daredevil and Zombie Giant Man set is now in stock for $7.99 - don't miss out on this limited edition set.

BOME - FATE/STAY SABER: The latest Bome figure is now in stock for $27.99 - be sure to check out the full selection of Bome items here including SDCC exclusive Jungle Emmy.