Raving Toy Maniac

The Dark Knight Rises in September PREVIEWS
MEDICOM introduces the second version of the Dark Knight Action Figure and Vehicle

(BALTIMORE, MD) - (September 10, 2014) - MEDICOM Toy Corporation delivers a new take on Christian Bale's Batman with The Dark Knight Rises Miracle Action Figure (MAFEX) and Batpod. Both are great additions to any Batman fan's collection, these one-of-a-kind figures are scheduled to ship exclusively to comic book specialty shops in May 2015.

Based on Bale's appearance in the third movie of director Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises Action Figure 2.0 (Item Code: SEP142379, SRP: $49.99, pg 500) comes packed with multiple hands for action poses, multiple faces with different expressions (including a cowl-less version), and the EMP Rifle. Standing 6" tall, this figure is one of the most detailed Batman figures on the market today!

The Legendary Outlaw Limited Edition T-Shirt by AW177 x Outsmart Originals

September 2014 - Outsmart Originals is back and celebrating its 2nd Anniversary with some awesome new releases. First up is the latest design from AW177.

Now you can represent the Legendary Outlaws with this new design by artist AW177 aka Allen Wen. Roaming the universe leading a rag tag group of mercenaries as the galaxy's protectors, the Legendary Outlaw, who was wrongly accused as being a traitor, is looking for support. His iconic helmet, recreated with incredible detail, has now been captured on this new t-shirt and will be made available for a limited time. In typical Outsmart Originals fashion, we've gone that extra step and added the hero's blasters (screen printed) on the back of our high quality tees.

September 9, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Sale!
150 Featured Sale Items on Sale! Great figures from Transfomers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, And Much More!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16673

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STAR WARS 2014 3.75" BLACK SERIES 03
This new Case assortment includes two each of Ep III Darth Vader, Ep V Yoda (Jedi Training), R5G19, Ep V Hoth Luke (Wampa Attack), Darth Malgus and Starkiller and is priced at $114.99, with the Set of 6 (one of each figure) priced at $59.99. A secondary Set of 4 new figures (R5G19, Ep V Hoth Luke (Wampa Attack), Darth Malgus and Starkiller) is listed at $44.99, and singles of these four new figures are available at $11.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=STAR%20WARS%202014...

September 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new episode up!

Click here to check it out! This episode features Hello Kitty and Animal Crossing toys, along with the Ghidorah plush toy from Godzilla.

September 7, 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.

- Livie & Luca Recalls Children's Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard

- FGX International Recalls Children's Sunglasses Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

- Tray Vous Recalls Snack and Activity Trays for Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

- American Woodcrafters Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Havertys

September 7, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Sale!
150 Featured Sale Items on Sale! Great figures from Transfomers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, And Much More!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16673

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TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-24 - STAR SABER
Star Saber was the winner of the "Masterpiece Fan's Choice" contest that took place in 2013. This Masterpiece version of a long time fan favorite is sure to please. Preorders have been opened at just $169.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11960&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-23 - EXHAUST
This cool repaint of the Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack is based on the original Japanese Diaclone color scheme. This figure features a new head and wears the Decepticon logo. Preorders are now open at $79.99.

September 7, 2014 - It's been a few months since we did this, so it is also time to check Target's printable coupons and Cartwheel app for new deals!

Their Cartwheel has 25 deals available in the "toys and sports" category, including these deals of interest to action figure collectors:

• 25% off Captain America Marvel Legends
• 25% off Captain America Battle Helmet
• 25% off Captain America Shield
• 25% off Captain America Shield Storem Figure
• 25% off Guardians of the Galaxy Titan Hero Series figures
• 40% off Transformers Tokens

September 2014 - DC has a new contest, the New 52 Futures End Lenticular Cover Sweepstakes. Enter by September 30th to win a set of comic books with lenticular covers.