Raving Toy Maniac

September 10, 2015 - 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.

- Juratoys Recalls Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard

- Mini Bikes Recalled by Baja Motorsports Due to Fall and Crash Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Tractor Supply Company

- IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

- The James Trading Group Recalls Kids Sports Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard

August 26, 2015 - We made several trips to McDonald's in July and August, and collected a few Batman and Monster High toys. Neither license interested the boy, and for our last trip, he decided that he would rather get a 20-piece Chicken McNuggets box than a Happy Meal. (He ate a few at the restaurant and brought the rest home for later - it ended up being about three meals in all.) I'm curious to see if this continues when there are toys he likes.

Let's see what's out there in restaurants this month! (More after the jump)

A quick check of the web sites for the more popular fast food restaurants reveals the following:

- McDonald's has a joint promotion of Monster High and Batman Unlimited toys in their Happy Meals. The next promotion shown is a joint promotion of Hello Kitty school supplies and Monster Jam trucks.

August 2015 - DC has a new contest, the DC Comics Back to School Giveaway. Enter by September 14th to win a neat mix of goodies.

The official rules for the contest describe the prize as:

- One (1) DC Comics Justice League Back Pack, ARV $12.99;
- One (1) DC Comics Superman Baseball cap, ARV $27.99;
- One (1) DC Comics Superman Soccer ball. ARV $24.99;
- One (1) DC Comics Justice League 11 piece stationary set, ARV $9.99;
- One (1) DC Comics Justice League notebook, ARV $3.95;
- One (1) DC Comics Batman 8 pack of markers, ARV $2.99;
- One (1) DC Comics Batman 32 valentines, ARV $3.99;
- One (1) DC Comics Batman 32 valentines with 35 fake tattoos, ARV $3.99;
- One (1) DC Comics Justice League pencil box/carrier, ARV $9.99;
- One (1) My First Book of Girl Power, ARV $9.99;
- One (1) My First Book of Super-Villains, ARV $9.99;
- One (1) DC Super Heroes Busy Bodies book, ARV $9.99.

August 26, 2015 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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DRAGON BALL Z FIGUARTS TRUNKS PREMIUM COLOR
In the Premium Color Edition, Trunks' coloring is applied with the ultimate care, bringing out details that could not be recreated before. Trunks comes with interchangeable hair parts for changing from normal to Super Saiyan, as well as interchangeable hands, interchangeable face parts, and swords. $45.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN16557&mode=re...

POWER RANGERS LEGACY

August 2015 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new episode online!

Episode 80 is the last episode of Season 3, and the guys talk about upcoming changes for the podcast and also announce winners for two contests.

August 2015 - Day Three of CustomCon 39 is now online at JoeAcevedo.com.

The Day Three galleries of customized action figures include:

• JSA
• Asgard's Warriors Three
• Marvel Legends Super Adaptoid Build-A-Figure Series

August 21, 2015 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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1/6 SCALE JESSE PINKMAN
Jesse stands 12 inches tall and the fully articulated figure features tailored clothing including a leather jacket and hoodie, as well as a SWAT mask, Ruger LCR revolver, and stacks of blood money. This Jesse Pinkman figure has a realistic likeness to the character as portrayed in the hit TV series Breaking Bad. $134.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=THZ10054&mode=re...

NEW DIAMOND SELECT PREORDERS
Diamond Select has revealed a bunch of new items this week including a Catwoman Bust, Catwoman Femme Fatales statue and a Robin Bust Bank all from Batman: The Animated Series; an Alien Queen Bust Bank; a Deadpool Retro Figure Set; Jay & Silent Bob Bobble Heads; Femme Fatales Deanna Troi; and so much more.

August 21, 2015 - 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.

- Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

- IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

- Flowers By Zoe Recalls Girls Striped Hoodie and Neon Tie Dye Jacket Due to Strangulation Hazard

- Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Pedals Can Come Off

August 2015 - Day Two of CustomCon 39 is now online at JoeAcevedo.com.

The Day Two galleries of customized action figures include:

• For Asgard!!!
• Marvel Legends: Legendary Ladies
• Marvel Legends Infinite - Avengers: Imperfect
• Kirby Klassix 12 inch

August 2015 - Day One of CustomCon 39 is now online at JoeAcevedo.com.

The Day One galleries of customized action figures include:

• JLU: The Red Lanterns
• Super Powers
• Marvel Legends Infinite
• Marvel Supermen
• Kirby Klassix 6 inch