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

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THE WALKING DEAD TV FIGURE SERIES 05 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
The newest Case assortment includes three each of Merle Walker and Glenn and two each of Maggie, Tyreese and Charred Walker; this assortment is priced at $159.99, $75 off the MSRP. We also have them listed as a Set of 5 for $69.99 ($20 off the MSRP), and singles are available of all five figures at $14.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=The%20Walking%20De...

DC UNIVERSE PLAY ARTS KAI SERIES 02 FIGURES
This second wave includes new versions of Batgirl and the Flash, along with a Previews Exclusive (LE 2500) Batman figure in a black and red costume. Each figure comes with one or more accessories and possibly a display stand, and each is listed at $79.99.

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

Just Listed! McFarlane brings us wave 5 of the excellent The Walking Dead TV Series. This wave features:

Glenn
Maggie
Merle Walker
Tyreese
Charred Walker

Singles ($14.99), Sets ($69.99), Cases ($159.99) are available here:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=walking%20dead%2005

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

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KENNER JUMBO 12" IMPERIAL SNOWTROOPER
Darth Vader's Hoth Snowtroopers are now available in Gentle Giant's recreation of the original Kenner 12" figures. This one comes with a laser rifle and is listed at $75.99, $9 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10613&mode=retail

YODA HOTH STATUE
Based on the art of Genndy Tartakovsky and artwork of Adam Hughes, this 12" tall statue shows Yoda in a dark cloak with hood pulled up. This statue is meant to work with the upcoming Padme Amidala statue and is listed at $103.99, $11 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10611&mode=retail

BOBA FETT HOLIDAY SPECIAL ANIMATED MAQUETTE

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

Hi - some exciting new items have just been listed today:

The Walking Dead - Daryl Dixon's Walker Ears Prop Replica with Display Case
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10614&mode=retail

Boba Fett Holiday Special Animated Maquette
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10612&mode=retail

12" Imperial Snowtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10613&mode=retail

Yoda Hoth Statue
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10611&mode=retail

NECA Predators Series 11
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=predators%2011

Super 7 Alien ReAction Figure - Big Chap & Kane - Unpainted Exclusive
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSVN10007&mode=r...

August 13, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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DC COLLECTIBLES - NEW AUGUST LISTINGS

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

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C-001 SUPER FIRE CONVOY REISSUE
This set includes the entire fire truck version of Optimus Prime from Car Robots (Robots In Disguise). It may also come with a sword that was previously a TRU Japan exclusive; We have this reissue listed at $149.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11741&mode=re...

PLAY IMAGINATIVE - IRON MAN 3 - 1/12 SCALE DIE-CAST
Choose from Iron Man Mark 42, War Machine, or Iron Patriot - each priced $104.99 to $109.99. These figures are roughly 6" tall and are about 70% die-cast metal!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=1/12%20play

CYBERTRON CON 2013 HENKEI JETFIRE, MP GRIMLOCK AND HENKEI JETFIRE EXCLUSIVES

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

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NEW BANDAI JAPAN ITEMS
The latest bunch of information from bandai Japan includes new items like the Gundam GFF RX-0 Banshee at $204.99, the Super Robot Chogokin Mazinkaizer at $69.99, Robot Spirits Deathscythe Hell at $49.99, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider ZX at $36.99 and more.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13523

STARCRAFT 1/6 SCALE JIM RAYNOR
From the hit game Starcraft II comes Sideshow's most ambitious figure to date. Standing at 15", this 1/6 scale Jim Raynor is priced at $499.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11225&mode=re...

1/4 SCALE PREMIUM FORMAT STORMTROOPER COMMANDER RETAILER EXCLUSIVE

August 1, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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1/4 SCALE PREMIUM FORMAT STORMTROOPER COMMANDER - RETAILER EXCLUSIVE
We now have the 1/4 Scale Stormtrooper Commander up for pre-order. This Sideshow Store Exclusive features detailed battle armor and an E-11 blaster and is listed at $359.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11226&mode=re...

1/6 SCALE STARCRAFT II JIM RAYNOR TERRAN SPACE MARINE
This Jim Raynor figure has a fully articulated body and stands at 15" tall. The detailed armor features light up elements in the chest and engine vents, and Jim’s impressive cache of weapons includes a C-14 Impaler Gauss rifle, a massive sniper rifle, and his signature revolver. It is listed at $499.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11225&mode=re...

July 29, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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OPTIMUS PRIME 6" SUPER DEFORMED FIGURE
KidsLogic is creating a new 6" tall superdeformed version of Optimus Prime. We currently have it listed at $119.99, but that price may lower if we can find a domestic supply.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KLG10028&mode=re...

FUTURAMA BENDER 24" SHOGUN WARRIOR FIGURE
This 2' tall Bender figure is done in the Shogun Warrior style with fist-firing action. He is listed at $149.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOY10593&mode=re...

S.H. FIGUARTS SAMURAI METALLIC 5-PACK SDCC 2013 EXCLUSIVE & OTHER BANDAI EXCLUSIVES

July 25, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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STAR WARS 6" & 3.75" BLACK SERIES 2 - CASES/SINGLES
Star Wars Black Series 2 figures have just been listed. The 6" figures include Slave Leia, Boba Fett, Ep IV Han Solo and Ep IV Greedo. These can be purchased either individually or as a case. The 3.75" figures include Pablo-Jill, Luminara Unduli and Ep III Clone Trooper(41st) among others.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13425

BANDAI SDCC 2013 EXCLUSIVES
The Power Rangers Samurai Metallic 5-Pack is now up for pre-order and is listed at $224.99. Among the other Bandai items listed are the MMPR Stand Three Pack, the DBZ Ultimate Spark Shodo Three Pack, Gundam Assault Kingdom EX1 Kshatrya and Naruto Shippuden Half Age Characters Naruto & Sasuke "Dattebayo".