Raving Toy Maniac

October 2014 - DC Collectibles is resoliciting two items this month. That just means that there was a minor snag in production and they are canceling the orders that comic book stores have placed for these items. Please check with your local comic book store to see if they are still ordering the piece for you!

DC COMICS - THE NEW 52: NIGHTWING ACTION FIGURE
The acrobatic vigilante Nightwing flips his way into your home ready to serve up justice with this all-new action figure based on his designs from the pages of DC Comics -The New 52!

NIGHTWING - 6.75"

RESOLICIT
Action Figure
$24.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur
This item is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY CLAYFACE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE
The monstrous Clayface can take any shape-including that of an awesome action figure like this one based on the villain's appearance from the best-selling video game Batman: Arkham City. Clayface comes with accessories and replaceable arms.

RESOLICIT
Action Figure
$99.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC has a new contest, The Flash Sweepstakes. Enter by November 4th to win a big batch of merchandise based on The Flash.

The official rules for the contest describe the prize as:

One (1) grand prize winner ("Grand Prize Winner") will receive the following:

- One (1) The Flash Omnibus by Geoff Johns Vol. 3
- One (1) Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox – Blu ray
- One (1) The Flash: Rebirth Paperback
- One (1) Flash Vol. 1: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!
- One (1) The Flash Vol. 4: Reverse (The New 52)
- One (1) Flashpoint World of Flashpoint The Flash
- One (1) Flashpoint – Hardcover
- One (1) The Flash Vol. 3: Gorilla Warfare
- One (1) Signature Collection Wally West The Flash Figure
- One (1) LEGO Superheroes 76012 Batman: The Riddler Chase
- One (1) The Flash: - 3.75" Funko POP! DC Universe Vinyl Figure
- One (1) Flash Travel Mug
- One (1) Flash Bi-fold Walled by Biolworld
- One (1) Flash Playing Cards
- One (1) Hallmark Itty Bitty Plush KID3251 Flash Itty Bitty Plush

October 19, 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.

- Toys R Us Recalls Toy Toaster Sets Due to Choking Hazard

- Toys R Us Recalls Children's Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

- Pure Baby Organics Boys Hoodie Recalled by Chantique's Corp. Due To Strangulation Hazard

- Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

October 17, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hot Toys and Sideshow Sale!
42 items from Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles are now on sale!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=17163

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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DC UNIVERSE PLAY ARTS KAI SERIES 06 - HARLEY QUINN
The Joker's on-again-off-again squeeze is dressed in a red and purple harlequin outfit and comes complete with giant mallet. She stands just under 10" tall and is listed at $89.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10506&mode=re...

DC UNIVERSE PLAY ARTS KAI SERIES 06 - JOKER

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are Coming to the Latest Expansion of Legendary™: A Marvel Deck Building Game!

Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Groot, Rocket Raccoon and more join the popular Upper Deck Legendary Series!

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 -- Upper Deck's Legendary™: A Marvel Deck Building Game has become the company's top gaming property with two core sets (Legendary™ & Villains) and three expansion sets (Dark City, Fantastic Four & Paint the Town Red) in the market. Now Upper Deck brings Marvel fans even more excitement with the fourth expansion in the series. With content dedicated exclusively to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy cast of characters, comic fans have enjoyed over the years and that Marvel movie fans have come to know and love as well. Legendary™ fans are going to be thrilled to add their favorite Guardians of the Galaxy characters to their decks as this expansion will include 100 all new playable cards featuring original artwork.

Exclusive Marvel Select Bleeding Edge Iron Man Action Figure Coming to Marvelshop.com!

October 2014 - Since his comic-book debut in 1968, brilliant inventor Tony Stark has always stayed at the forefront of technology as he developed newer and better versions of his Iron Man armor. He's come a long way from the transistors of the 1960s, and his latest suits of armor can respond to his very thoughts! Now, Diamond Select Toys and marvelshop.com have collaborated on an all-new Marvel Select action figure immortalizing one of Iron Man's most high-tech armors ever: Bleeding Edge Iron Man!

October 2014 - An email newsletter from http://HasbroToyShop.com included a coupon code!

Use code HALLOWEEN to save 15% off Halloween gear on the HasbroToyShop site.

The fine print at the bottom of the email has a few more details:

15% off Halloween purchases may only be redeemed through the HasbroToyShop.com website toward the purchase of products currently available in the Halloween category on the site. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer. Offer excludes purchases of HasbroToyShop.com exclusives and Gift Cards. Other exclusions may apply. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash. Valid only while supplies last. Not valid on previous orders. Offer may expire without notice due to error, fraud or other unforeseen circumstances. Offer valid in U.S. only. Void where prohibited. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. Offer expires October 22, 2014 at 11:59 PM (ET). ©2014 HASBRO. All Rights Reserved.

October 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new season and a new, longer format.

Episode 37 features toys based on Aliens & Predator movies.

October 14, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hot Toys and Sideshow Sale!
42 items from Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles are now on sale!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=17163

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 30TH ANNIVERSARY EXCLUSIVE MP-05 MEGATRON
This 30th Anniversary MP-05 Masterpiece Transformer has been announced and is set to come with the required orange barrel tip as well as a pistol, an energy mace (flail), an energy saber and Kremzeek mini figure. We have it listed at $199.99. Please note, the images supplied are in black and white -- final product may vary.

October 7th 2014: Dr. Robotnik!

Dr. Ivo Robotnik, otherwise known as Dr. Eggman, has been Sonic the Hedgehog's archenemy for 23 years, and in that time he's become one of the most popular and recognisable villains in video game history. With his enormous ego and larger than life personality, it's only fitting that Dr Robotnik is the biggest statue we've ever produced. He'll be joining Sonic, Tails and other characters in our Classic Sonic line.