Raving Toy Maniac

July 22, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW WETA HOBBIT ITEMS
WETA is releasing new 1/6 Scale statues of Kili and Bofur at $248.99 each. They also have announced the first of three new Miniature Troll statues (Tom, in this case) at $74.99, and Bilbo's Button and Durin's Day Button at $10.99 each. A Baggins of Hobbiton Family Tree Art Print is priced at $29.99 and the second Barrel Rider Statue - Bombur - is priced at $64.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13355

2013 EXCLUSIVES

July 21, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - After another busy day at SDCC we have another great list of new preorders to share with you:

The Simpsons 25th Anniversary - 5" Celebrity Guest Stars Action Figure - Series 1
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=neca%20simpsons

1/4 Scale Avengers Thor Figure (LE 7500)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12287&mode=re...

Max Factory Spider-Man Figma Figure
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MF10368&mode=retail

World Box 1/6 Scale Mortal Kombat Figure - Sub-Zero
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=WOB10005&mode=re...

NECA Kick A. Series 02
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2278&category=6317

The Lone Ranger - Series 02
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=lone%20ranger%2002

1/4 Predator - Big Red & Elder

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

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PACIFIC RIM SERIES 02
Fresh off the release Guillermo del Toro's epic sci-fi action movie PACIFIC RIM, comes a second series of 7" action figures. When an alien attack threatens the Earth's existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace.
Series 2 will have a full line of poseable action figures directly from the film. Characters include; Battle Damage Gipsy Danger, Striker Eureka, and Leatherback.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=pacific%20rim%20se...

ALIENS 7" FIGURES SERIES 02 - CASE, SET

July 16, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Mastermind Reformatted Feral Rex R-04 Leo Dux
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MMC10013&mode=re...

Early Bird Discount! Order before September 1st, 2013 and save $15 off the MSRP of $124.99.

Feature: Combines with the other 4 FERAL CONS to form the awesome FERAL REX
Height: 8" (20.3cm) from feet to head

Feral Rex Gestalt is 32cm tall from feet to head excluding weapons

July 16, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS PLATINUM GRIMLOCK VS. BRUTICUS SHARED EXCLUSIVE
This new set features a Grimlock with metallic gold paint, and a Bruticus set with a paintjob similar to the SDCC version. It is priced at $99.99, and should arrive later this week!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23003&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2013 DELUXE SERIES 04 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
This assortment includes one each of Gold Bug, Megatron, Trailcutter and Orion Pax, and two each of Hoist and Thundercracker, and we have the Case listed at $104.99. The Set of Hoist and Thundercracker is also available at $34.99, with singles of Hoist and Thundercracker as well.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13299

July 15, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - We are proud to announce two more BBTS Shared Exclusives!

BBTS Shared Exclusive - Platinum Edition - Grimlock vs. Bruticus. Each figure has been repainted, Bruticus features paint similar to the hard to find 2012 SDCC exclusive version. This set comes in a very nice Platinum Edition box and is priced at $99.99 = Arriving within a week!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23003&mode=re...

BBTS Shared Exclusive - Platinum Edition - Weaponizer Ultra Magnus with Forge of Solus Prime - $49.99 - In Stock Now!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23002&mode=re...

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Generations Deluxe 2013 Wave 04 - Hoist & Thundercracker Wave
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13299

Marvel 3.75" Figures - 2013 Series 03 - includes

July 11, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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STAR WARS 1/10 SCALE SANDTROOPER SQUAD LEADER ARTFX+ STATUE TWO-PACK
This set allows you to add two Sandtroopers to your collection, and each comes with parts to be displayed in one of four ways - pointing, using macrobinoculars, or using one of two different weapons. We currently have the set listed at $56.99, although we are waiting for additional information from the manufacturer - if it changes, we'll contact pre-order customers and let them know.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT11122&mode=re...

STAR WARS PADME AMIDALA STATUE

July 8, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS MP-12 MASTERPIECE SIDESWIPE - SECOND RUN
Takara is producing another round of Masterpiece Sideswipe due to the popularity of the figure. It should be identical to the original offering and is listed at $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11736&mode=re...

MEGA MAN D-ARTS BLACK ZERO FIGURE
This powered-up form of Megaman Zero was previously only accessible via a special code in the game, but soon will be a figure in the D-Arts line as well. It comes with multiple hands, faces and more, and is listed at $37.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BACL10006&mode=r...

"MAN OF STEEL" PLAY ARTS KAI JOR-EL AND FAORA

July 4, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

We have just received preliminary information that the MP-12 will be reissued in December or January! Preorders have been opened for the 2nd production run of the MP-12 at $79.99

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11736&mode=re...

July 2, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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BIG BAD TOY STORE SHARED EXCLUSIVE PREDAKING
This Platinum Series shared exclusive reissue includes die-cast parts and gold coloring, and we have him priced at $119.99. He is expected to arrive in the middle of next month.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22988&mode=re...

GENERATIONS TITAN METROPLEX
The tallest Transformers figure ever is up for pre-order. He changes from robot to city to battle station and includes lights and sound effects. He will ship out on August 1st, so be sure to get your orders in so that yours can ship ASAP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22897&mode=re...

BOTCON 2013 EXCLUSIVES