Raving Toy Maniac

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

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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DC SUPER ALLOY NEW 52 GREEN LANTERN 1/6 SCALE FIGURE
This figure measures about 12" tall and is more than 80% die-cast. It has more than 25 points of articulation and comes with multiple hands, LED lighting effects (some of which are controlled by an included remote), a display stand with claw, transparent green full body armor construct and much more. This figure is listed at $359.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PLI10074&mode=re...

IRON MAN III SUPER ALLOY 1/4 SCALE FIGURES - STARBOOST ARMOR IRON MAN, WAR MACHINE II
These figures contain more than 85% die-cast material and come with LED light effects, display stands and more. Each measures about 18" tall and is listed at $599.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=1/4%20play

X-FORCE PSYLOCKE FINE ART STATUE
Psylocke is shown here in her X-Force outfit. She has interchangeable left arms that allow her to hold either a katana or a psi-blade, and we have this piece listed at $184.99. (subject to change once official MSRP has been announced)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT11143&mode=re...

CASTLE GRAYSKULL STATUE DELUXE ACCESSORY KIT
Icon Heroes is producing an upgrade set for its Castle Grayskull statue. This set includes a bone base, a flag, a turret gun and Point Dread with the Talon Fighter. Point Dread and the Talon Fighter can be displayed separately or atop the tower of Grayskull, and the Talon Fighter is removable as well. The bone base measures 16.5" x 13.5" x 4.4” and this set is listed at $164.99 ($10 off the MSRP).
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ICH10016&mode=re...

DRAGONBALL Z SCOUTERS - SET, SINGLES
These headpieces are worn by characters in the Dragonball Z series. We have them with red, green, or U.S.-exclusive blue eyepieces, and each makes beeping noises. They are listed at $44.99 for the set of three, or $15.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=scouter

TRANSFORMERS HENKEI SPECIALIST THREE-PACKS - AUTOBOT, DECEPTICON
Following up on the Seeker box sets, Takara is releasing two new three-packs of Specialists. These includes Ironhide, Hound & Mirage for the Autobots and Galvatron, Octane & Astrotrain for the Decepticons. Each Box Set is listed at $129.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=henkei%20three

TRANSFORMERS GO G25 LEO PRIME BLACK VERSION
Takara is reissuing the Thundertron / Leo prime mold in a new black version. It is listed for pre-order, priced at $44.99. As soon as an image of the new figure is released we'll have it up on our site.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11749&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS VOYAGER SERIES 04 REVISION 04 CASE
This assortment includes Beast Optimus Prime, Sharkticon Megatron, Grimwing and Beast Shockwave. It is listed at $89.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23192&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS MINICONS SERIES 02 SET
This Minicon trio includes Swashplate, Iron Claw and Drivetrain, and is listed at $19.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23183&mode=re...

TRANSFORMERS KRE-O AUTOBOT COMMAND CENTER
This set includes all of the parts to make the three buildings shown as well as a small army of Kreon figures such as Shockwave. It is listed at $37.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23189&mode=re...

NEW CONSTRUCT-A-BOTS - SCOUT, ELITE
The Construct-A-Bots line is expanding with the inclusion of new Scout and Elite waves. The new scouts include Breakdown, Silverbolt, Cliffjumper and Deadend who are available at $10.99 each, or $39.99 for a Set of 4. New Elite figures include Smokescreen, Dragstrip and Shockwave, who are available as a Set of 3 for $44.99; you can also get them in a Case of 8 with two each of these three new figures and one each of Megatron and Optimus Prime, all for $114.99. In addition, we now have Megatron and Optimus Prime listed singly at $15.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Construct-A-Bots

STAR WARS DARTH VADER POCKET PAL TALKING CLIP-ON
This talking keychain bears a sculpted likeness of Darth Vader's helmet and plays various phrases from the movies. It is listed at $7.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=UND10694&mode=re...

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" 2013 SERIES 05 - CASE, SET
This new assortment includes Alpha Flight's Northstar (or Aurora, packed randomly), the Black Knight, X-Force Nightcrawler and Omega Red. These four new figures are available as a Set for $74.99 due to the case packout; the Case of 12 adds Black & White Iron Man, Baron Zemo, Incredible Hulk, Nova, Ultimate Spider-Man, Black Costume Spider-Man, Iron Fist and Iron Spider-Man, and is listed at $114.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=MARVEL%20UNIVERSE%...

MARVEL AVENGERS HERO MASK WAVE 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
These masks are a great way to fire up the imagination. The Case includes two each of Iron Man and Hulk and one each of Captain America and Thor, and is priced at $59.99. We also have a Set of 4 (one of each mask) listed at $44.99, and singles of Hulk and iron Man masks at $9.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=MARVEL%20AVENGERS%...

MARVEL AVENGERS HAWKEYE BOW
This 'compound' bow is done in purple and black with yellow highlights and the Avengers logo, and fires purple Nerf darts. It is listed at $12.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23188&mode=re...

MARVEL HEROCLIX - AVX STARTER SETS
NECA and Wizkids have just announced a new wave of starter sets. The Avengers and X-Men Starter Sets are based on the recent AvX storyline, with each containing 6 new figures, dice, tokens, a new Rulebook, and a new Powers and Abilities Card; each is listed at $33.99, $6 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Marvel%20Heroclix:...

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG HEROCLIX
Heroclix from the second Hobbit movie have been announced. The 24 Piece Countertop Display includes blind-bagged figures from an assortment of 20 new figures and is listed at $89.99, $6 off the MSRP. We also have the Campaign Starter Pack which includes 8 figures, horde tokens, 6 maps, a Powers & Abilities Card and more, and is listed at $33.99, $6 off the MSRP as well.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Smaug+Heroclix

HEROCLIX DOTA 2 DIRE STARTER SET
This new DOTA 2 Starter includes 5 exclusive figures, a Battle Arena 3' x 3' map, a Rulebook, a Powers and Abilities Card, dice and tokens. It also includes an exclusive code for Valve online content; we have this starter set listed at $33.99, $6 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12361&mode=re...

TARZAN 100TH ANNIVERSARY COLD CAST 15" SIGNED BRONZE STATUE
This statue is limited to 100 pieces and shows Tarzan swinging from a vine, with a dagger in his other hand. The tree trunk behind him is carved with friends and foes, and the statue is listed at $399.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ERB10001&mode=re...

APHRODITE IX 8" STATUE
CS Moore is producing a new statue in the Little Minxies line. This one is based on the comic character Aphrodite IX, stands 8" tall and is listed at $54.99, $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=CSM10052&mode=re...

PERFECT CHANGE GURREN LAGANN
Studio Halfeye's latest completed resin kit will be the Perfect Change Gurren Lagann. It will stand over 7" tall and is listed at $699.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SHE10005&mode=re...

REAL ACTION HEROES (RAH) ASKUA LANGLEY SHIKINAMI (REBUILD OF EVANGELION)
This new RAH version of Asuka comes in her new suit complete with eyepatch. It is listed at $229.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10823&mode=re...

NEW IMPORT EXCLUSIVES
Six more Japanese import exclusives are on their way. These include a Robot Damashii Barzam figure at $124.99, Master Grade 1/10 Scale kits of the Zaku Cannon Unicorn Color and Z-Gok Unicorn Color figures at $118.99 and $86.99, respectively, an S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider X Revived Apollo Geist at $94.99 a Shameimaru Aya Nendoroid from Touhou Project at $76.99 and a Mizuki Nana Nendoroid Figure at $104.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13747

BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE BUST BANKS - BATMAN, JOKER
Diamond Previews is doing two new exclusive bust banks from the Arkham Asylum video game. Batman and Joker are each priced at $14.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Arkham+Asylum+PX+B...

THE BIG BANG THEORY 17" TALKING SHELDON FIGURE
Wonderland Toy Company is releasing a 1/4 Scale Sheldon in Flash shirt that speaks phrases from the show. He is priced at $44.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=WTC10000&mode=re...

THE BIG BANG THEORY ACCESSORIES
More Big Bang Theory items have been announced by ICup. These includes a Silicone Ice Tray with Bazinga, Soft Kitty and more, and it is listed at $10.99. We also have the Pint Glass Besties Two-Pack - one with Besties Penny, Bernadette and Amy, and the other with Bazinga and the four guys; this set is listed at $16.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2352&category=7559

VENTURE BROTHERS 3.75" CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE NAKED BROCK SAMSON
He's actually wearing a small black wrap or pair of shorts, but it is close - he is also covered in blood and carries a knife; this figure is listed at $15.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BBP10258&mode=re...

DOCTOR WHO TARDIS WIRELESS SPEAKER SYSTEM
This TARDIS speaker works via Bluetooth and can play music from a variety of electronic devices such as PC, iPod, game systems and more. It is listed at $254.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=UND10695&mode=re...

TMNT SILICONE ICE TRAY
This tray will let you make ice cubes and more in the shape of the cartoon Turtle head. It is listed at $10.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ICUP10166&mode=r...

DAWN HOLIDAY ORNAMENT
Joseph Michael Linsner's Dawn will soon be available in the form of this red-winged figure complete with hanging table display. It is listed at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC12041&mode=re...

SOUTH PARK BEATZ BUDDIEZ SPEAKERS
Each of these USB-powered speakers stands almost 5" tall; you can choose from Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny and Butters, with each listed at $23.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=beatz

FIREFLY OUT OF THE BLACK CARD GAME
This new game for 3-5 players has the players take the roles of characters from the series and work together to amass Credits and Honor to beat the game itself. It is listed at $24.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TYV10236&mode=re...

PATHFINDER GAME ADD-ONS
This month brings a variety of new add-ons for the Pathfinder roleplaying game. These include Campaign Cards, an Adventure path, a Wasteland Flipmat, a Module and more. Check them all out at the link.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1374&category=9495

HELLO KITTY MINI FIGURES - GRAVITY FEED, MINI FIGURE GAME
NECA is releasing a new line of Hello Kitty Mini Figures. These 2" figures are available in a Gravity Feed of 24 blind-bagged figures for $64.99; Hello Kitty and Chococat are also available in a new Mini Game for $12.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Hello+Kitty+Mini+F...

16" BOWSER PLUSH
Mario's reptilian enemy will soon be available in the form of a plush 16" figure. He is listed at $49.99 and is set to arrive in November.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NIN10011&mode=re...

STAR TREK TREKKIES Q-POP FIGURE - "MIRROR, MIRROR" SPOCK SDCC 2013 EXCLUSIVE
This Spock is dressed in his mirror universe outfit, complete with facial hair. He includes a word balloon so he can give voice to his thoughts, and is listed at $24.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=QMX10122&mode=re...

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION NECK TIES
Anovos is releasing two new neck ties from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The Red Command Tie and Gold Engineering / Security versions are each listed at $39.99 and each comes with a magnetic 'pin'.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Generation+Neck+Tie

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NEW ARRIVALS
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TRANSFORMERS 3" VINYL FIGURE SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
The Loyal Subjects' latest line has arrived. This 3" Transformers figure line includes Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Jazz, Grimlock, Soundwave, Starscream and Skywarp, and they are available as singles at $9.99 - $14.99 each. We also have them listed as a Set of 8 for $89.99, and a Case of 16 (including duplicates and likely a Chase figure) at $159.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Transformers%203%2...

BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SERIES 01 & 02 RESTOCK
This combined series Set includes Batman (Armored), Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Joker and Harley Quinn. They are listed at $20.99 each, or $99.99 for the Set of 5.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=DC+BATMAN%3a+ARKHA...

DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS WONDER WOMAN STATUE
This statue is a pin-up version of Wonder Woman with mid-century styling. She is shown having broken a chain with her bare hands, stands over 10" tall and is listed at $99.99, $25 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11587&mode=re...

TOMB RAIDER MINIMATES SET
This assortment includes Lara Croft, Battle-Damaged Lara Croft and a variety of allies and enemies. The packs include accessories for the figures, and we have the set listed at $29.99, $10 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11961&mode=re...

MARVEL MINIMATES WAVE 50 SET
The first of two newly-arrived assortments includes the fan-voted figures Songbird, Onslaught, both Baron Zemos (Helmut & Heinrich), two of the Nova Corps Centurion, Ghost Rider and Cyborg Spider-Man. This Set of 8 is priced at $29.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11926&mode=re...

MARVEL MINIMATES WAVE 51 SET
The second new Marvel assortment includes Shanna the She-Devil and Sauron, Spider-Man and Nova (Sam Alexander), the new Nick Fury Jr., Maria Hill and two Heavy SHIELD Agents. This wave is also listed at $29.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11927&mode=re...

PREDATORS 7" FIGURE SERIES 05 - SET, SINGLES
This restock of the fifth assortment has the Set of three (Snake, Stalker, Guardian Predators) listed at $53.99 ($10 off the MSRP), with singles available of the Stalker and Guardian Predators listed at $18.99 and $24.99 each, respectively.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=PREDATORS%207%22%2...

"MAN OF STEEL" PLAY ARTS KAI GENERAL ZOD
Superman's enemy Zod is now available as a Play Arts Kai figure. He comes with an alternate head and hands as well as other accessories and is listed at $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10427&mode=re...

1/4 SCALE PREMIUM FORMAT SHAAK TI
This statue is taken from her appearance in the video game The Force Unleashed and shows her with her lightsaber ready, standing above a base of bones and sand from the planet Felucia. She measures 19" tall and is listed at $349.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11183&mode=re...

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 1/4 SCALE STATUES - AKUMA, DOCTOR DOOM, SET
These statues show each character in a battle-ready pose. Doctor Doom stands 21.5" tall and Akuma stands 19" tall atop their bases; they are limited to 750 pieces worldwide. Each statue is available individually at $349.99, or you can get the set to display together at $649.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=1/4%20marvel%20capcom

DC UNIVERSE MEZ-ITZ KEY RING SERIES 02
This assortment includes three ladies from Batman's domain - Batgirl, Catwoman and Harley Quinn. Each figure is listed at $5.49.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=DC%20Universe%20Me...

SDCC 2013 MINIMATES - HERSCHELS FARM, LOST IN SPACE
More SDCC 2013 exclusives have arrived. These include the Walking Dead Herschel's Farm set with Rick, Herschel and two Zombies for $19.99, as well as Dr. Smith and the Robot from Lost In space in the form of Black 7 White Minimates for $9.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=SDCC+2013+Minimates

BATMAN AUTOMOBILIA COLLECTION - NEW VEHICLES
#012 (from Detective Comics #27) and #014 (from The Brave and the Bold) have arrived. Each comes in an acrylic display and each is listed at $19.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Eaglemoss%20Automo...

CARRIE - BLOODY VERSION
From the upcoming movie remake comes with 7" figure of Carrie in her bloody dress. It is listed at $17.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12362&mode=re...

TEAM FORTRESS 2: 7" DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SERIES 02 - RED HEAVY, RED SOLDIER
The second RED wave of Team Fortress 2 figures has arrived. We have the RED Heavy and the RED Soldier, and each is listed at $21.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=TEAM%20FORTRESS%20...

CST-02J JUSTICE IRONPAW
This lion transforms into a cassette, and also comes with gold-colored weapons to attach to his shoulders. He is listed at $25.99, $2 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KFC10010&mode=re...

TP-08 SKY BREAKER SWORD
This is the gray version of the sword, and it is priced at $17.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DWU10022&mode=re...