December 9, 2007 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS ENCORE SKY LYNX: Takara has bumped the ship dates up on quite a few Transformers, and we expect Sky Lynx to arrive in under 2 weeks! Preorders are available at $89.99 for this must-have Transformer

KOTOBUKIYA SUPERGIRL & CATWOMAN: At $69.99 and $59.99 respectively, these are great deals for imported Koto items. These beauties will be here in under a week

TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS: The Japanese import classics will be here in under 2 weeks, Takara has still not disclosed images of the paint versions they will be using, but we'll find out soon enough

TRANSFORMERS MUSIC LABEL: The SoundBlaster MP3 and a restock of Spark Blue Soundwave MP3 players will be here later this month - both are available to preorder at $94.99

TRANSFORMERS ENCORE - RATCHET & IRON HIDE: These two G1 first-rounders will be arriving in roughly 3 weeks - preorders are open at $34.99

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NARNIA - PRINCE CASPIAN: We've just received info from Play Along Toys about the full lineup on new Narnia figures for the upcoming Prince Caspian movie. The new line features a vareity of 3.75" figures, 7" figures, 2-packs, playsets, and even a large castle playset. We also have listed a variety of role-play swords and other weapons

GI JOE - COMIC 2-PACKS WAVE 3: Hasbro keeps unveiling more cool new Joes, the third wave of 2-packs includes: Crimson Guard & Officer, Tomax & Xamot, Battle Torn Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow, and Ace & Wild Weasel. We have these up at $39.99 for the full set, or $77.99 for a case, which contains 2 sets.

POWER RANGERS - GO ON RANGERS: The latest Rangers line has just been unveiled in Japan, we've listed preorders for the full selection of items including pvc figures, DX figures, role-play items and more. There are 18 different preorders listed below, this is sure to be another fun iteration of the Rangers storyline

TRANSFORMERS ENCORE EXCLUSIVES: In addition to the E-Hobby Black Iron Hide exclusive mentioned last week, we've just worked out the details to supply the Japan-only mail-away exclusive for the Emergency Green Ratchet. It's great to see the exclusive selection increase a bit after the relative lull since the Takara-Tomy merger.

MOVIE MASTERPIECE - CANNIBAL JACK SPARROW: This highly detailed and elaborate new 12" figure from Hot Toys looks fantastic. Preorders have been listed at $139.99 and this is a must-have for your 12" PotC collection

SPIDER-MAN - BANDAI IMPORT SET: This pair of Spider-Man figures is extremely well done with a ton of detail and articulation. We sold out immediately when they were first released earlier this year, but Bandai is making another run - preorders have been opened at $59.99

HOLLYWOOD COLLECTIBLES: HELLBOY, T2, RAMBO & MORE: We've just added another cool new manufacturer to our list. Hollywood Collectibles has some very cool stuff including Hellboy Belt & Holster, 15" T2 Hunter Killer Tank, 9 different Rambo knives, a variety of bobble heads and more

DOCTOR WHO - MICRO UNIVERSE SPACE CRAFT: This looks like a very promising line. They plan to release 32 total miniature replicas of various vehicles and crafts from Doctor Who. The first 6 are up for preorder at $22.99 each, or $119.99 for the set of 6. Check them out here

TONNER DC STARS - HARLEY QUINN: Another new announcement to the expanding DC Stars line. Harley is priced at $129.99 and stands around 16" tall. Don't forget to check out the new Batman figure as well.

LOTR - TREACHERY OF SARUMAN STATUE: The tips of Saruman's throne reach 21" high, and the scene depicts Saruman just as he starts the very cool wizard battle scene. This item is up for preorder at $15 under MSRP at $284.99

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JAPANESE BEAST WARS: We've just restocked 25 various JBW figures, nearly all of them at clearance-style pricing due to the close-out deal we found on these. A variety of Versus sets plus other hard to find figures like the S-3 alarm clock, C-29 Longrack and many more are available

DISNEY CARS CASES 'A' & 'C': The new Cars assortments 'A' and 'C' have just arrived. We don't have images posted yet, but each case contains 18 figures as listed in our descriptions for $69.99

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN - GX-39 BAIKANFU: Another beefy set from Bandai, this set comes with many die-cast metal parts as well as several sizes of figures and many bits and pieces to keep you busy. In stock now at $179.99 - check it out here

GENTLE GIANT - STAR WARS BUSTS: The Royal Guard & Senate Guard busts are now in stock - $99.99 gets you both of them, the Senate Guard was packed only 2 per case so they are definitely a bit harder to find than the regular version. Be sure to check the rest of the Bust menu for the new Star Wars Classic scale busts - the first round of those is here as well

DC DIRECT - WONDER WOMAN SERIES 1: Get four lovely DC ladies for $49.99 with the advent of another new series of figures. The set contains Wonder Woman, Donna Troy, Circe, and Agent Diana Prince.

WWE CLASSIC SUPERSTARS #16: Six more new superstars are in stock for $11.99 to $12.99 each, choose from X-Pac, Psycho Sid, Vince McMahon, Ultimate Warrior, Shawn Michaels, and Giant Gonzales.

SIDESHOW - DARKNESS PREMIUM FORMAT: This awesome figure stands 23" tall and is priced $25 under MSRP at $324.99. It's not going to get any better than this figure for Darkness fans - an amazing figure

MASTER REPLICAS SCALED HELMETS: Boba Fett & Stormtrooper mini helmets (around 50% scale) have just arrived. These are each priced at only $44.99 and they come in attractive packaging.

MOSPEADA LEGIOSS (ROBOTECH) IMPORTS: Toynami & Aoshima bring us the red, green, and blue Alpha figures for just $69.99 each. Only a limited number of these will be available in the US at this low price, so be sure to pick them up now.

MCFARLANE'S MILITARY WAVE 6: Another set of extremely realistic fighting men had just arrived. We have these available as sets or singles - $41.99 for all 4 or $11.99 individually

POWER GIRL & HUNTRESS STATUE: Another cool statue featuring this attractive pair of super heroes. In stock now at $30 under MSRP at $164.99

REVOLTECH MACROSS: All 3 of the Revoltech Macross figures are now in stock after the arrival of the VF-1A figure. These imports are $22.99 each, and all feature add-on armor and lots of poseability

ALTERNATORS MIRAGE: We were able to scrape together a small supply of the Alternators Mirage figure - there won't be anymore coming after this and they are priced at $69.99 each.