October 9, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several new items of interest to collectors:

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WORLD'S GREATEST DC SUPER HEROES ONLINE EXCLUSIVE WAVE 1 Mattel has announced a new line of Mego-like 8" figures with cloth costumes. The first wave is online-exclusive and includes Superman, Lex Luthor, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and his yellow ring wielding enemy Sinestro. You can pick your favorites up for $20.99 each; we've also got them listed as a set of 4 for $79.99, or as a case containing two of each figure for $149.99.

MAX GOKIN MAZINKAISER Max Gokin's fantastic Mazinkaiser figure is back for another go-around. This die-cast figure comes with multiple weapons, his own version of the Jet Scrander and a fantastic display stand to show everything, and is priced at $179.99, $20 below MSRP.

KABAYA TRANSFORMERS GUM PLUS CONVOY ASSORTMENT Kabaya's newest assortment of figure and candy sets is the Gum Plus Convoy wave. This assortment includes transformable versions of G1 Optimus Prime, Henkei Convoy and Star Saber, blind-box packed in display boxes of 8 for $39.99, or in a master case of 64 for $269.99.

SOC GX-52 GETTER 1 - SHIN GETTER ROBO VERSION This new version of Getter 1 is clad in bright colors from "Shin Getter Robo" and appears to include a copule of big guns as well as the usual tomahawk. Priced at $104.99, this latest Soul of Chogokin release is bound to be a hit.

FANTASY FIGURE GALLERY - LUIS ROYO'S THE TOUCH OF ICE STATUE The latest Fantasy Figure Gallery announcement was the new "A Touch of Ice" piece from Luis Royo's art. This kneeling lady is armed to the teeth, and has a hard-yet-soft look that is irresistable. "A Touch of Ice" is priced at $79.99, $10 off the MSRP, and should arrive early next year.

TF CLASSICS MOBILE COMMAND BASE WITH ROLLOUT DRONE - CLEAR, PURPLE SHATTERED GLASS, SET The folks who brought us the Mobile Command Base with Rollout Drone for our Classics figures are back at the drawing board. This time, they're offering two new versions - a clear version and a purple "Shattered Glass" version. Each will come with the newly-articulated armature, and you can pre-order them for $84.99 each, or you can save $10 and order them as a set, priced at $159.99.

VF HI-METAL MACROSS 7 1/100 SCALE VF-19 KAI FIRE VALKYRIE Bandai has announced a 1/100 scale VF-19 from Macross 7. From the name of this new line, we're guessing that this figure will be at least partially die-cast; we've got this new fully transforming figure listed at $104.99, with an arrival date sometime in January.

HALO 1:2 SCALE SPARTAN MARK IV BUST The second in One 2 One Collectibles' line of 1:2 scale Halo busts, this piece is the MJOLNIR Mark IV armor as seen in the game "Halo Wars." This version is limited to 650 pieces worldwide, and is priced at $169.99, which saves you $55 off of the MSRP.

ZHU ZHU PETS - HAMSTERS, ACCESSORIES, ROOMS, MORE We've just listed the upcoming 2010 assortments of these new hot toys. Sets include the Hamster 2010 Assortment, Hamster Babies, Deluxe Accessories, Add On Sets, an Outfit Assortment, a Single Room Assortment and a Fun House. Check out all the pics to see the great pieces coming to this line.

KNIGHT MODELS MARVEL RESIN MODEL KITS These die-cast model kits offer a whole new way to enjoy your favorite Marvel heroes. Packed in a special tin, each model comes cast in white metal alloy and includes character information, a display base and more. Priced from $59.99 to $69.99 each, these limited edition kits will require glue and painting to complete, and are recommended for collectors and hobbyists 15 years of age and up.

ROCKETEER PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE Sideshow's newest Premium Format figure is Disney's the Rocketeer. This piece stands 19" tall and shows the hero with gun in hand, ready to fly off to save the day. The Rocketeer Premium Format Figure is priced at $309.99, a savings of $20 off the MSRP.

DRAGON BALL KAI S.H. FIGUARTS SUPER SAYAJIN SON GOKU The second Dragonball charcter to receive the S.H. Figuarts treatment will be SOn Goku in Super Sayajin form. This figure combines the striking look of the character with good articulation and a low price. Son Goku is listed at $41.99, and should arrive this January.

MLB SPORTSPICKS COOPERSTOWN SERIES 7 - CASE WITH CHASE OR COLLECTOR, SINGLES The first of two new assortments from McFarlane Toys, the new Cooperstown Series 7 assortment will be a part of the new Collector program, where each case assortment will include a chase or Collector level figure, which are detailed under the case listing. You can pick up a case for $79.99, or if singles are what you're looking for, we've got those too - Babe Ruth 3, Carl Yastrzemski, Joe Morgan, Thurman Munson and Tony Gwynn are each listed singly at $10.99 to $11.99 each.

NBA SPORTSPICKS SERIES 17 - CASE WITH CHASE OR COLLECTOR, SINGLES The new NBA Sportspicks 17 is also part of the Collector level promotion, and this case is also listed at $79.99, with singles of Chris Paul 2, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade 2, Kevin Garnett 4, Kobe Bryant 3, Lebron James and Pau Gasol 2 listed at $10.99 each.

TF MP EX-002B & EX-002R SHADOW & ANIMATION BATTLE ROLLARS - SINGLES, SET After the success of the original Battle Rollar, a second wave has been announced. Included this time are a recolor to more accurately match the animated version as well as a black Shadow Rollar version to go with Nemesis Prime and company. Each figure is listed individually for $44.99, or you can save a few bucks and order the set of 2, which is priced at $81.99.

SAINT CLOTH MYTH ALCOR ZETA BUD, CANCER DEATHMASK, RESTOCK OF LEO AIOLIA & ALPHA GOD ROBE DUBHE SIEGFRIED Bandai is releasing a number of new and old Saint Cloth Myth figures. We've got listings for Alcor Zeta Bud at $69.99, and Cancer Deathmask at $74.99, and restock listings for Leo Aiolia at $59.99 and Alpha God Robe Dubha Siegfried at $64.99.

EVANGELION 2.0 KAWORU NAGISA RAH FIGURE Kaworu Nagisa is known as the Sixth Child (Children) in the Neon Genesis Evangelion series and follow-ups. Not quite human, KAworu not only holds the Angel Adam's soul, but has been cloned for use, like Rei Ayanami. Medicom is producing a Real Action Heroes figure based on Kaworu, and we've got him listed at $189.99.

WORLD OF MMA CHAMPIONS EXCLUSIVES Our supplier has managed to get a hold of three new World of MMA exclusives. Andrei Arlovski with Pitbull Maximus, Cung Li in Yellow Shorts and Matt Serra in Team Serra Black T-Shirt are each available for pre-order, listed at $19.99 each.

MARVEL BISHOUJO LONG COAT ROGUE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE In this variant, Rogue is wearing a long coat, perhaps Gambit's. Priced at $59.99, this Previews Exclusive piece is limited to 1000 pieces and is sure to be popular with X-fans.

GEARS OF WAR SERIES 5 - SET, SINGLES Along with the set of four figures comprising Series 5, priced at $59.99, we've now listed singles of Colonel Hoffman, the COG Soldier Version 2 and the Locust Grenadier Beast Rider. Each comes with weaponry, and we've got them listed at $14.99 each.

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GX-48 SOUL OF CHOGOKIN - THE BIG 'O' Another great entry in the SOC lineup has just arrived. The Big O is available now at $149.99 - take a look here

STAR TREK "MIRROR, MIRROR" ENTERPRISE The I.S.S. Enterprise from the "Mirror, Mirror" Star Trek universe has arrived. Boasting lights and sounds in addition to a display stand, this starship is priced at $39.99, a savings of $10 off the MSRP.

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL WAVE 2 The second wave of Keith Giffen's Justice League International includes Brazilian beauty Fire, jokesters Blue Beetle and Booster Gold, and Martian Manhunter. You can pick up the set of four at $59.99, $16 under MSRP.

DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE CONVOY RESTOCK - COLOR VERSIONS, HALLOWEEN VERSION We've also gotten in more of the regular Mickey Mouse Convoy from Disney Label, as well as the special Import Halloween version, just in time for the holiday itself. You can pick up the original version for $49.99; the Japanese 7-11 exclusive version is listed at $114.99.

BRUCE CAMPBELL 12" FIGURE Dark Horse's long awaited 1/6 scale figure from 'My Name is Bruce' is now in stock at $49.99. This figure features miniature "angel" and "devil" versions of Mr. Campbell whilch attach to his shoulders using hidden magnet. A variety of other movie specific accessories are included

NECA RESTOCK We've just received a restock of many different NECA items including Cult Classics, Masters of the Universe, horror figures, 18" figures, headknockers and more - take a look at the new arrivals list here for the full selection