Raving Toy Maniac

April 20, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Beast Saga (Battle Beast) - Japanese imports
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2955

Maketoys Green Giant
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MKT10005&mode=re...

Mezco LDD Blind Box series 02
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MEZ10788&mode=re...

various other Mezco, Bandai and other preorders here:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=1000

April 18, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from BBTS about a variety of cool new preorders as well as some fresh new arrivals.

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TAKARA TRANSFORMERS PRIME, UNITED ITEMS
We have just listed many new Transformers Prime and United items from Takara. The Arms Micron line continues with Darkness Megatron, Vehicon Jet, Autobot Swerve, Airrachnid, Gaia Unicron and Iron Hide, and they are priced at $29.99 - $64.99 each. The Arms Micron figures get then own subline of kits, with the first twelve entries priced at $7.99 each. The EZ line adds the Energon Driller with Medic Knockout at $64.99 and Ultra Magnus at $15.99. Finally, Transformers United adds three new items - EX Combat Master Prime Mode and EX Jet Master Prime Mode at $79.99 each as well as EX Roller Master Vs. Chopper Master at $64.99.

April 13, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - here are a few new items listed today:

Hot Toys City Hunter Predator
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10389&mode=re...

New Diamond Select:
Universal Monsters, Alice - Madness Returns, Halo Minimates, Lenore, Munsters, Anakin Bust
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9386

Round 2 Model Kits - a ton of sci-fi and music related kits have just been listed
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=round+model

April 11, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from BBTS about some more exciting new preorder, cool new arrivals, and a new Clearance Sale!

OVERSTOCK CLEARANCE SALE
We've cut prices on a wide variety of older and overstocked items. Take a look at the new sale menu for great deal on Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars, BBTS Exclusives, Marvel, DC, He-Man and More!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9358

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GENTLE GIANT APRIL SOLICITATIONS

April 9, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi everyone - a few cool items just listed this morning that are worth mentioning:

Transformers Generations 2012 Volume 01 - Artfire - Mailaway Japanese Exclusive
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MPB10008&mode=re...

Captain Action - Wave 02 - Dr. Evil, Thor, Loki
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1312&company=0&categor...

Mortal Kombat - 18" Rain Statue
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SYC10011&mode=re...

DC, Star Trek, Star Wars Cufflinks
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=cufflinks

April 4, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

CLEARANCE SALE - THIRD PARTY TRANSFORMING TOYS - SAVE 25%
Nearly every Third Party item currently in stock is now on sale at 25% off! Take a look through the product list and be sure to browse the full menus as well. There are some great deals here, including 25% off previous sale prices, so be sure to take a look.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=third+party

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MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE TERMINATOR T-800 DX FIGURE
A new version of the T-800 Movie Masterpiece figure has been announced. This version comes with multiple hands, a full cloth outfit including leather jacket, an LED-lit hexagonal stand, multiple weapons, a detachable scale with cyberdyne chip, the PERS eyeball system and more. This figure is listed at $214.99, saving you $15 off of the MSRP.

March 28, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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VEHICLE VOLTRON TRANSFORMING FIGURE
Most Wanted & Miracle Productions are producing a new 13" tall version of Vehicle Voltron (Voltron I) that will be over 50% die-cast. It can separate into the 15 individual ships and they in turn can merge into the three larger team ships; it also comes with a number of different weapons and new articulation options. We have this set listed at $259.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MWN10002&mode=re...

NEW BOWEN MARVEL STATUES - THUNDERBIRD, RETRO BLACK CAT
Two new Marvel statues are on the way from Bowen Designs. He reaches back into Marvel's past for both, with 12" former X-Man Thunderbird and 17" Black Cat Retro statues each listed at $229.99.

March 21, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from BBTS about a bunch of cool new preorders as well as more new arrivals.

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TRANSFORMERS MP-11S MASTERPIECE SUNSTORM
We have a preliminary pre-order listing up for the Asian version of MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm. This version should include the coronation gear but it is unlikely it will have the collectible coin. We have it set at $249.99, although we expect that the price may change, and if it does we will let you know.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11419&mode=re...

DARK KNIGHT RETURNS BATMAN Vs. JOKER ARTFX STATUE
This piece is taken from the art of the bestselling book, and shows Batman on top of the Joker ready to dish out some pain. It is 1/6 scale and is priced at $109.99, $20 off the MSRP.

March 20, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has a new item of interest to collectors:

Hi- we've just listed the MP-11S Sunstorm - Asia market version

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11417&mode=re...

This is preliminary preorder - the $249.99 price is subject to change (it will hopefully drop a bit, but waiting on final pricing confirmation)

March 14, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from BigBadToyStore - please check out a variety of exciting new preorders pictured below as well as this week's latest arrivals.

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STAR WARS VINTAGE 2012 WAVE 2.0, 2.2, 2.5
Three new assortments have just been listed - each with figures unique to their specific wave. Take a look at the top 3 listings here for info on all the new figures.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=star+wars+vintage

TRANSFORMERS PRIME - DELUXE WAVE 03
Knockout, Hot Shot, and Vehicon have been added to the TF Prime lineup. We have sets of 3 available at $54.99, cases of 8 for $104.99 and singles of Hot Shot and Knockout at $17.99 - check them out here:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=prime+deluxe+03