March 21, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
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PACIFIC RIM 7" ULTRA DELUXE ACTION FIGURE - KAIJU SCUNNER
The latest Kaiju release has four articulated arms and a bendable tail. It is listed at $24.99, $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12509&mode=re...
PACIFIC RIM - 18" SCALE CHERNO ALPHA
This scaled-up figure has even more detail than the original 7" version. It includes LED lights in its head, sliding fists and over 20 points of articulation, and is listed at $99.99, $20 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12510&mode=re...
PACIFIC RIM 7" ESSENTIAL JAEGERS SERIES 01 SET - STRIKER EUREKA AND CRIMSON TYPHOON
Fill Up Your Easter Baskets With Unique Gifts This Easter From PEEPS & COMPANY®
BETHLEHEM, Pa., March 24, 2014 -- If you are looking for some fun and unique gifts to fill Easter Baskets this year, look no further than PEEPS & COMPANY® and www.peepsandcompany.com. The online and retail stores feature candy, apparel, merchandise and sweet treats from candy brands PEEPS®, HOT TAMALES®, MIKE AND IKE® and GOLDENBERG'S® PEANUT CHEWS®.
PEEPS & COMPANY® and www.peepsandcompany.com have something for everyone sure to bring joy to all family and friends who receive them this Easter. Some of the exciting new PEEPS & COMPANY® offerings include:
March 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has two new episodes up!
Click here to see episode 6! This episode features Dick Tracy, Food Fighters, and favorite strange toys.
Click here to watch episode 7! This episode features Link, a convention-exclusive Jason Voorhees, and the Patriot from Bioshock Infinite.
March 21, 2014 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.
- CPSC Recognizes National Poison Prevention Week; Urges Consumers to "Prepare and Prevent"
- IKEA Recalls Children's Bed Canopies Due to Strangulation Hazard
- Ganz Recalls Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys Due to Choking Hazard
March 19, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
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MARVEL SELECT ZOMBIE MAGNETO FIGURE
This 7" scale Magneto from the zombie world is priced at $22.99, $2 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC12127&mode=re...
S.H. FIGUARTS NARUTO
The eponymous character from the hit anime series is getting his own Figuarts figure. Taking his look from Naruto Shippuden, He will come with alternate facial expressions, alternate hands and effect parts, and he is listed at $39.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15667&mode=re...
FIGUARTS ZERO SAILOR MERCURY
March 19, 2014 - Toys'R'Us has sent out an email with a link to an in-store coupon you can print to get 20% off one regular-priced item. The coupon is good through March 22nd.
Print the coupon to use in-store (the link goes to a .pdf file). The coupon is also good at Babies'R'Us stores. Or, you can use code SALE20 at the checkout if you prefer to shop online.
There are exceptions to the categories of items you can use the coupon on, but many of those have an alternate 10% off, so read the coupon carefully before heading out to the stores.
March 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS COVER GIRLS HARLEY QUINN STATUE (SECOND EDITION)
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS
The Mistress of Mayhem sheds her old look to go in a bold, new direction in this second edition of one of DC Collectibles' most popular statues.
Measures Approximately 8.5" Tall
$99.95 US
On Sale September 2014
Allocations May Occur
March 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN THE MAN OF STEEL BY SHANE DAVIS STATUE
DESIGNED BY SHANE DAVIS
SCULPTED BY JON NEILL
The Man of Steel from SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, the best-selling graphic novel written by J. Michael Straczynski, flies into your home with this superbly sculpted statue based on the designs of fan-favorite artist Shane Davis.
Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 8.25" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale September 2014
Allocations May Occur
March 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY MR. FREEZE STATUE
SCULPTED BY DAVE CORTES
The chillingly deadly Mr. Freeze ices the competition with this stunning statue based on the villain's appearance from the best-selling, critically acclaimed video game Batman: Arkham City.
Measures Approximately 11.5" Tall
$149.95 US
On Sale September 2014
Allocations May Occur
March 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS COVER GIRLS KATANA STATUE
DESIGNED BY STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS
The line of statues designed by artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau featuring the heroes and villains of DC Comics continues with this finely sculpted figure of the master swordswoman Katana!
Limited Edition of 5200
Measures Approximately 9.25" Tall
$99.95 US
On Sale September 2014
Allocations May Occur