Raving Toy Maniac

March 27, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS 2013 GENERATIONS SERIES 02 (RUINATION) - CASE, SET
The latest assortment includes the Autobot components of Ruination. The Case includes Impactor, Twintwist, Topspin, Whirl and Roadbuster, along with Fall of Cybertron versions of Optimus Prime, Jazz and Shockwave, and is listed at $114.99. We also have the Set of 5 Ruination components listed, priced at $99.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Generations%20Ruin...

TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS DELUXE SERIES 04 - CASE, SET
This new Case assortment includes two each of Knockout, Vertebreak and Arcee, along with one each of Bumblebee and Starscream, and is listed at $114.99. We also have a Set of 3 listed (Knockout, Vertebreak and Arcee), priced at $51.99.

March 26, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here are some cool new items recently listed:

Legend of Zelda - Real Action Heroes (RAH) Link
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10786&mode=re...

Dragon Ball Kai: Figuarts Zero Super Saiyan Son Goku Tamashii Web Exclusive
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15040&mode=re...

Cassettes - CST-03 & CTS-04 Boxbomber Set of B-Box & BirdBomber
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KFC10004&mode=re...

S.H. Figuarts Power Ranger Double Pack - Bouken Blue & Bouken Black Tamashii Web Exclusive
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15039&mode=re...

MP-13 Energon Cube Set For Masterpiece Soundwave
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11687&mode=re...

G-04 Hunger Classics Weapon Upgrade Kit

March 20, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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BATMAN CLASSIC 1966 TV FIGURES SERIES 01, 02, BOX SET
We have just listed the first two waves of the Batman Classic 1966 TV Figures, as well as the first box set. The first wave includes Batman, Riddler and Penguin and is listed at $54.99 for the Set of 3; the second wave of Batman Classic 1966 TV figures Case includes two of Joker and one each of Batman, Penguin, Riddler and Surf's Up Batman, and is priced at $104.99. We have them listed as a Set of 5 (one of each figure) at $94.99, and the Joker singly at $17.99. The new Box Set includes Batman and Robin walking up the side of the building; this two-pack is the only way to get the Robin figure, and is listed at $32.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=batman%20classic%20tv

March 19, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - more exciting new items have been listed on BBTS:

Tomb Raider Minimates - Set of 8 - $29.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11961&mode=re...

Marvel Minimates: Wave 52 - The Wolverine Set of 8
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11957&mode=re...

Universal Monsters Retro Cloth Series 04 - Set of Phantom & Metaluna Mutant
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=171&category=6511

Impossible Toys - Detailed Video Review - These new videos illustrate a big jump in quality and design over past releases for Impossible Toys. At about 9:25 in the first video, the reviewer does a great job showing the quality of the items:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbXX44aVBUc

The second video goes into detail about the transformation of the figures:

March 14, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TETRA SQUADRON FIGURES
These seven new figures feature pre-earth tetrahedron styled vehicle modes. You can choose from Banshee, Rebelor, Prankstor, Smashor, Boostor, Requiem and Solarblast. These figures are currently BBTS Early Bird Exclusives, and are priced at $49.99 ($10 off the MSRP) until 3-19, so be sure to get your orders in before the price returns to $59.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Tetra%20Squadron

NEW DC ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH

March 12, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is info on more exciting new items just listed on BBTS:

Impossible Toys - Tetra Squadron - BBTS Early Bird Special - Order by 3/19 and Save $10 off the $59.99 MSRP! 7 Different Figures Available:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Tetra%20Squadron

DC Collectibles - 12 New Listings:

The New 52 Figure Two-Pack - The Flash Vs. Vibe
The New 52 Figure Two-Pack - Wonder Woman Vs. Katana
The New 52: Martian Manhunter Action Figure
Injustice: Aquaman & Black Adam 3.75" Two-Pack
Injustice: Nightwing & Superman 3.75" Two-Pack
Batman Arkham City Nightwing Statue
Batman Black And White Statue (Sean Murphy Version)
Batman Black And White Statue (Rafael Grampa Version)
Superman: The Man of Steel Statue (Rags Morales)
Superman: The Man of Steel Statue (Jim Lee)

March 9, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

We've received initial information on the Transformers GO! Line (Japanese release of Beast Hunters) - We can confirm that the first 3 figures do have some sort of combining function, but no details and no images are ready at this time.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3150&category=9338

March 9, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here are some new preorders:

Real Masterpiece 1/6 Michael Jordan - Series 01 - I'm Back #45 - LE3000 - Order by March 12th to ensure availability - $399.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ENB10064&mode=re...

MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy / Optimus Prime with Trailer & Pilot - Final Stock
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11255&mode=re...

Iron Man 3 Busts - Hot Toys
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3148&company=148&categ...

Dr Wu - new TF Accessories
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2810&company=1286

March 6, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS VOYAGER 2013 SERIES 03 - SET, SINGLES
The G1-focus of the Generations line returns with the announcement of Blitzwing and Springer as triplechangers in the upcoming wave. They are listed as a Set of 2 at $44.99; Springer is also available singly at $24.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Generations%202013...

TRANSFORMERS TAKARA GENERATIONS TG21 AUTOBOT SPRINGER, TG22 BLITZWING
Takara is also releasing versions of these two Voyager figures. As with other Takara releases, we expect these to have different decoes, with metallic paint and more. These two figures are listed at $59.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Transformers%20Tak...

March 5, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - We've just received official images of the MP-17 Prowl and MP-18 Bluestreak (previously listed as the MP-19)

MP-17 Prowl
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11668&mode=re...

MP-18 Bluestreak
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11670&mode=re...

Also listed today:

1:4 Scale Underworld Lycan
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HCO10138&mode=re...

FWI-03 Jet Power Upgrade Kit
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FWI10002&mode=re...

Halo 4 Deluxe Figure Series 01 - Didact
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MCF13949&mode=re...

120+ New Funko Items Recently Listed
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=funko