June 28, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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STAR TREK MOVIE FIGURES - NEW 3-3/4", 6", 12" We've just received info on the second wave of Star Trek movie figures. Preorders are now available for sets of figures in all three of the different sizes. There are more great characters as well as some creatures in these waves.

TRANSFORMERS II ROTF DEVASTATOR SET Hasbro has just given us the okay to list the mighty Devastator set from ROTF. This huge set has just started shipping to us, we should be receiving stock relatively soon - check it out here at $109.99

TF CUSTOM ACCESSORY: IG-TF007 COMPUTER CONTROL CENTER Another awesome accessory set aimed for use with TF Classics & Henkei figures. This set comes with a variety of pieces that assemble to create a home base for your favorite figures.

TERMINATOR: SALVATION HOT TOYS T-600 FIGURE - WEATHERED RUBBER SKIN VERSION Another fantastic new figure from Hot Toys - the T-600 comes with interchangeable fleshy parts so you can display in a mode that appears more human, or more robot. Preorders have been listed at $169.99 - take a look here

REAL ACTION HEROES SOLID SNAKE - TIGER STRIPE & SQUARE CAMO VERSIONS Medicom has just released info on two new iterations of Snake - in both Tiger Stripe and Square Camo versions. Both figures look pretty tough and are up for preorder at $177.99

ELEKTRA 14.5" COMIQUETTE Sideshow's popular comquette line gets another hot addition - Elektra features a skin-tight red jumpsuit and stands around 14" tall - preorders available now at $199.99

H.R. GIGER - BOOKS, FINE ART POSTERS, LITHOGRAPHS A wide variety of prints, posters, books and calendars are now available to preorder. There are a variety of very high-end pieces as well as quite a few affordable items. Giger fans should be able to find something they love on this menu

STAR TREK MOVIE UTILITY BELT Another new addition from Playmates, the Utility belt will hold both a communicator and phaser - which are included for just $27.99 total. Take a look at this new item here

DIABLO III 'OVERTHROWN' STATUE Sideshow has finally released full images of the first piece in their new series of Diablo III figures. This statue features an axe-wielding warrior class character. Preorders are up at $25 under MSRP.

LIFE-SIZED LOTHLORIEN BOW OF LEGOLAS REPLICA While this 66" replica of Legolas's bow may not be function, it definitely is cool and would look great on the wall. Preorders are available now at $299.99

DEVIL MAY CRY 4 NERO ARTFX STATUE Koto brings you excellent PVC statues from one of the best hit games, "Devil May Cry". Nero is now available as a 10 1/2" tall Artfx Statue. Nero comes with his signature weapons: "Blue Rose" and the sword "Red Queen".

METAL GEARS SOLID 20th ANNIVERSARY KUBRICKS SERIES 2 - BOX OF 24 The first wave of Metal Gear kubricks proved to be very popular, we are happy to now list the 2nd set - boxes of 24 will contain at least 6 or 7 different characters and may also include a mystery chase figure.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA LITTLE FRAKKIN' CYLON & STARBUCK ANIMATED MAQUETTES Two new maquettes from Quantum Mechanix - both the Cylon and Starbuck have been listed at $64.99

FINAL FANTASY VII GAME EDITION PLAY ARTS FIGURES Aerith, Cloud and Tifa round out the lineup for the FFVII Game Edition play arts figures - these are available now at $23.99 each

SHOCKER TOYS EXCLUSIVE FIGURES Choose from Dick Tracy, Mallow urban vinyl figures, and Wizard World Philly Maxx figures - take a look here

STREET FIGHTER 1/6 SCALE AKUMA 'RAGING DEMON' STATUE This is a great looking new statue from Sota, they were definitely able to capture the evil demon look that they were going for. Preorders have been listed $30 under MSRP at $89.99

MLP DESIGNER PONY BY JUNKO MIZUNO This cool new pony was designed by Japanese artist Junko Mizuno. The 2008 Art Pony set was very well received and sold out quickly. Reserve your 2009 pony at just $17.99

BUFFY & ANGEL FIGURINE COLLECTION #01 - BUFFY LEAD FIGURE & MAGAZINE The first in a new series of collector lead figures and character magazines. The Marvel and DC format of these collectibles has been extremely popular, its great to see some new Buffy merchandise hitting the shelves again.

ALIENS POWER LOADER POLYSTONE DIORAMA Sideshow does a great job sculpting Ripley in the Power Loader, this is a fairly large and high-end piece with MSRP of $300 - take a look here

IRON MAN BATTLE-DAMAGED LIFE-SIZED BUST Another giant 1:1 scale bust from Sideshow. This one features the favored Mark III armor with some slight battle damage and paint apps. Preorders have been listed $50 under MSRP at $649.99. We also have the regular 1:1 version in stock now

FANTASY FIGURE GALLERY - SCULPTOR ORIGINALS FELICIA ANDRESS Another beautiful and scantily clad female statue from Yamato, this one is limited to just 1007 pieces. Felicia is on hands and knees with gun drawn as she hunts for enemies.

STAR WARS - OFFICIAL STARSHIPS & VEHICLES COLLECTION This cool series features miniature metal models of all the greatest ships from Star Wars. Each set also features a magazine with background info and specs on the ship. All the sets are priced at $16.99 each.

EVEN MORE NEW PREORDERS:

SATURDAY TOYS 1/6 SCALE USMC MERIT'S EXCLUSIVE VERSION 2.0

STREET FIGHTER AKUMA 10" BUST

TMNT BATSU FIGURES SERIES 1 SET OF 4

GODZILLA 2009 6" & 11" CASES

EVANGELION - REI AYANAMI WITH ENTRY PLUG INTERIOR FIGURE

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN WDCC STATUES, OPENING TITLE PLAQUE

DINOSAURIA STYRACOSAURUS MAQUETTE

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DC CLASSIC TWO-PACKS SUPERMAN & BRAINIAC
DC CLASSIC TWO-PACKS BATMAN & CLAYFACE
Fresh off the truck from Mattel, these two-packs were only available through special channels from Mattel. Its unlikely we'll be able to get more of these after the initial shipment runs out - so be sure to check the figures out here

1:2 SCALE JOKER BUST - DARK KNIGHT Continuing the excitement of the smash hit The Dark Knight, DC Direct offers yet another incredible collectors' item: The Dark Knight: The Joker 1:2 Scale Bust! The bust features a movie-accurate likeness of The Joker, including stunning facial details and the madman's unique fabric costume, which is finely tailored to the cold-cast porcelain body. In stock now at $234.99 - $60 below MSRP

TERMINATOR SALVATION BUSTS All 5 of the new Salvation busts from DC Direct are now in stock at $64.99. Choose from Blair, Kyle, Marcus, T-600 and T-RIP

HELLBOY BIG BABY 1:1 SHOTGUN REPLICA This very cool prop replica measures about 28" long - The Big Baby Prop Replica features six removable shells and a musical wind-up feature that plays the tune Lullaby and Goodnight, and comes complete with a sturdy display base. In stock now at $50 under MSRP - $699.99

FUTURAMA SERIES 6 SET Good news, everyone! This latest assortment of Futurama action figures is all woman! Available here are Leela, in her secret identity as Clobberella, and Amy Wong, Planet Express intern and intergalactic heiress. Each action figure features multiple points of articulation and character-specific accessories, as well as the final components needed to build the fiendishly jolly Robot Santa.

BLEACH SERIES 4 SET Each fully articulated figure is authentically styled to match its animated counterpart, and features display bases and character-specific accessories. Series 4 features Kisuke Urahara (with fan and cane accessories) and Soul Reaper Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya (with sword accessory). In stock now at $25.99

UNI-FORMZ MODERN BATMAN Grab the new Uni-Formz Batman for just $44.99, or if you'd like to get the full set of 3 (both variants packed only 1 per master case) - they are in stock at $164.99 - new from DC Direct

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Hasbro's revival of the Strawberry Shortcake line is paying off, these figures are proving to be popular in certain circles and they have started to arrive - take a look at whats in stock and what is coming here

LITTLEST PET SHOP Collectible Pets waves A4 and B4 are in stock now and we've also restocked a variety of previous waves - most cases are in the $30 to $32 range - take a look here