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NEW HASBRO PREORDERS
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GI JOE 2011 SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES A new wave of GI Joe figures has been announced and is up for pre-order. It includes Snake Eyes Version 08, Duke Version 06, Storm Shadow Version 06 and a Cobra Shock Trooper Version 01. Get the set of four at $29.99.

TRANSFORMERS 2011 POWER CORE COMBINERS - 2-PACKS & 5-PACKS The first of the new 2011 Transformers will be the new Power Core Combiners. The new Commander set includes Heavytread with Groundspike and Skyhammer with Airlift and is listed at $29.99 for the set of two. The new 5-Packs are the Dinobots and the Constructicons, and we have them listed singly at $24.99 per set, or $47.99 for the pair.

TRANSFORMERS 2011 DELUXE SERIES 01 The newest wave of Deluxes seems to shake things up, including two Classics-style figures with two movie style figures. The set of four is priced at $49.99 and includes one each of: Fallback, Mindset, Turbo Tracks and Special Ops Jazz.

GENERATIONS 2011 DELUXE SERIES 01 Two new case assortments of Deluxe Generations figures are up for pre-order. We have Thunderwing, Skullgirn and Cliffjumper listed singly at $14.99 each, or as a set of three for $39.99. We also have them as a case - the Series 01 Case includes two of each plus one each of Red Alert and Dirge, for $99.99; the Series 01 Revision 03 Case includes one each of the previous five figures plus one each of Cybertron Megatron, Cybertron Soundwave and Blurr, and is also listed at $99.99.

TRANSFORMERS 2011 SCOUT SERIES 01 - CASE, SINGLES The newest case is packed rather heavily with older figures; as a result, the singles of Windcharger and Chopsaw are currently priced at $18.99 each. The case assortment is priced at $109.99 and has two each of the new figures along with two each of Backfire, Breacher and Sunspot, and one each of Firetrap and Insecticon.

TRANSFORMERS 2011 LEGENDS SERIES 01, 02 - SETS, SINGLES The new Legends for 2011 go back to focusing on the G1-style figures. Series 01 includes Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream and Gold Bumblebee, and they're listed singly at $5.99 each or as a set for $22.99. Series 02 adds Prowl and Trailcutter (nee Trailbreaker) to the mix; they're listed singly at $6.99 each, or as a set of 6 with the four previous figures at $33.99.

32" MILLENNIUM FALCON REISSUE This fantastic ship is getting a new run, and we've got it ready for pre-order. It is currently listed at $184.99 - our shipment is in transit and will be here in under 2 weeks - preorder now!

STAR WARS VINTAGE 2010 SERIES 04.5 - CASES, SET, SINGLES The Black & Silver Vintage line gets new figures in these assortments as well. They include the Gamorrean Guard, Admiral Ackbar, Jedi Luke Skywalker, Skiff Guard Wooof, R2-D2 with Lightsaber & Drink tray, a Rebel Commando and Wicket the Ewok. These figures are priced singly at $10.99 each, or as a set of 7 for $79.99. We also have them in two assortments - each includes the seven figures plus Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, a Sandtrooper and a Clone Trooper, and one assortment incldues an extra Gamorrean Guard, while the other has an extra Rebel Commando. Each case of 12 is priced at $104.99.

STAR WARS 2011 BATTLE PACKS - CASE, SINGLES The newest assortment of Star Wars Battle Packs includes the Anti-Hailfire Squad, Jedi Showdown, Orto Plutonia and Utapau Invasion packs, and they're priced at $24.99, $29.99, $31.99 and $31.99 respectively, or you can pick up a case of all four for $99.99.

SAGA LEGENDS 2011 SERIES 01, 02 CASES These two new assortments don't add any new figures, but they're great for catching up on figures you may have missed Each assortment is priced at $99.99 for 12 figures, and you can check out the details at the link.

CLONE WARS 2010 SERIES 05 - CASE, SET, SINGLES This new assortment includes new figures, but is happy to be named 2010 anyway. The new figures include R4-P17, Shaak Ti, Boba Fett, Embo, Zombie Geonosian, Draa, Quinlan Vos and Cato Parasitti, and they're listed singly at $9.99-$14.99 each, as a set for $79.99, or as a case of 12 with four older figures for $99.99.

STAR WARS VEHICLE FIGURE PACKS 2010 SERIES 05 REVISION 01 - CASE, SINGLES The newest assortment of these figure sets includes Clone Trooper with BARC Speeder, Obi-Wan Kenobi with Speeder Bike, Freeco Bike with Cold Weather Gear Clone Trooper and Clone Scout with AT-RT, and the case of 4 is priced at $69.99, with individual pack priced at $19.99 - $22.99 each.

STAR WARS VEHICLE 2011 SERIES 01 - CASE, SINGLES The first 2011 case of vehicles includes the V-19 Torrent Fighter, Obi-Wan Kenobi's Starfighter, a Tri-Droid and a Droid Gunship. These are available by the case of 4 at $99.99, or singly at $29.99 - $34.99 each.

MARVEL UNIVERSE 2011 3.75" SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES This new assortment includes World War Hulk, Iron Man and Spider-Man 2099, which are each available singly at $9.99. The set adds Spider-Woman, Captain Marvel and Doc Samson and is listed at $59.99; finally, the case includes two each of the first three figures and also adds Extremis Iron Man, Modern Thor and Classic Captain America, and is priced at $99.99.

SUPERHERO SQUAD 2011 SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES; MINI VEHICLES 2011 brings a few new Superhero Squad two-packs to liven up the assortment. We have singles available for Black Costume Spider-Man & Green Goblin, Spider-Man and Spider-Woman and Iron Man & Red Hulk, priced at $8.99 - $9.99 each. They also come in a set of 5 with Iron Man & Tiger Shark and Hercules & Thor, priced at $44.99; finally, we have them in the case assortment, which includes two each of the first three, plus one each of the next two, plus one each of four older packs, and is priced at $84.99. We have also listed our first wave of Mini Vehicles, which include Wolverine with Claw Cruiser, Spider-Man with Spider-Splasher, Spider-Man with Web Wheels and Iron Man with Repulsor Rammer, priced at $11.99 each for the two Spider-Man sets and $14.99 each for the two other sets.

GALACTIC HEROES 2011 SERIES 01 - CASE, SET The new set of Galactic Heroes includes Quinlan Vos & Barriss Offee, Senate Commando & Aqua Droid, Clone Training Armor Echo & Sgt. Bric and Darth Vader & Luke Skywalker and is priced at $49.99. The case adds in 8 more older sets and is priced at $84.99.

SPIDER-MAN 2011 3.75" SERIES 01 - SET, CASE This assortment contains Spider-Man with Web Attack, Venom with Stretchy Symbiote Attack, Deep Sea Spider-Man with Water Web Launcher, Orbital Assault Spider-Man with Rotating Extend Web and Aerial Attack Spider-Man with Zip Line Attack, and we have them listed as a set of 5 for $49.99. The case includes 7 more figures and is priced at $99.99, and you can check out the assortment details at the link.

SPIDER-MAN CLASSICS 2011 SERIES 02 - SET, SINGLES The newest wave of Spider-Man Classics figures includes Spider-Man (Red/Blue), Spider-Man Mission Feature (Red/Blue) and Hi-Tech Black Costume Spider-Man, and we have them listed singly at $11.99 each. The set is priced at $54.99 and adds in new figure the Lizard, so don't miss out on yours.

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MORE NEW PREORDERS
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MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE TERMINATOR T-800 FIGURE Hot Toys is releasing a new figure based on the T-800's appearance in "The Terminator". This figure comes with the usual mix of accessories and items, along with a forearm to duplicate the "surgery" scene from the movie, and we have it listed at $184.99, $10 off the MSRP.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN IV FIGURES & MORE Jakks Pacific has announced a whole line of figures and more for the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean IV - On Stranger Tides". There are 4" Basic figures, 6" Collector figures, 12" Premium figures, Battle Packs, Classic Movie Moments and even a ship playset of the Queen Anne's Revenge. You can check out the listings for all of these new items at the link.

HALO: REACH - NEW FIGURES, TWO-PACKS, VEHICLES A number of new lineups from "Halo: Reach" have been listed for pre-order. We have waves 3, 4 and 5 of the single figures, priced at $10.99 for singles and $79.99 for cases of 8; we also have waves 3, 4 and 5 of the two-packs listed, at $20.99 per single and $59.99 per set of three two-packs. Finally, we have new battle-damaged versions of the Ghost and the Warthog listed, priced at $20.99 for the Ghost and $29.99 for the Warthog.

PREDATORS SERIES 02 SET The second wave of NECA's "Predators" figures includes a Tracker Predator, a Cracked Mask Battle Damaged Classic Predator and an Unmasked Berserker Predator. This assortment is listed at $49.99 for the three figures, $10 off the MSRP.

ANGELUS 21" STATUE The Angelus is Top Cow Comics' force of light and order, and requires a human host to do its work. This statue of the Angelus stands 21" tall and is listed at $269.99, saving you $30 off of the MSRP.

GHOSTBUSTERS SLIMER LIGHT-UP RESIN STATUE This statue is limited to 1984 pieces (the year "Ghostbusters" was released) and has a Ghostbusters-themed base. We have it priced at $59.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.

VOLTRON USB DRIVE A new 3.5" tall USB Drive of Voltron III (Lion Force Voltron, Golion) is on its way from Incubot Productions. This figure is done in a classic block style and even includes the Blazing Sword, and we have it listed at $34.99, $2 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS BOIL & WAXER WITH NUMA 12" FIGURE SET This set of figures comes from an episode of the Clone Wars animated series, and contains two of the clone troopers along with a little Twi-lek girl that they saved (and in turn saved them). Each figure comes with accessories to make them as Episode II and Episode III troopers, along with a complement of weapons, and we have the set priced at $209.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP.

NEW MARVEL STATUES We've listed three new Marvel statues. Sideshow has announced a James "Bucky" Barnes as Captain America Premium Format figure, which measures 25.5" tall and is listed at $274.99, $15 off the MSRP. From Bowen Designs we have two new pieces - a 17" tall statue of the Wendigo, priced at $259.99 ($15 off the MSRP) and an X-Force Wolverine 12" statue, priced at $149.99 ($10 off the MSRP).

CAPTAIN AMERICA WWII MINI BUST Bowen Designs has also announced a new 6.75" tall bust of Captain America as he appeared during WWII. This versions is shown carrying his triangular shield and is listed at $54.99, $5 off the MSRP.

HALO MINIMATES SERIES 02 BOXED SET This set features characters from Halo: Reach and includes a teal Mark VI Spartan, a Jackal Major, a Rogue Green and an exclusive Brute Chieftain. The set is priced at $15.99, and should arrive this coming February.

1:1 SCALE IRON MAN MARK VI STATUE - BATTLE-DAMAGED VERSION Hollywood Collectibles has announced a second version of their life-sized Iron Man Mark VI statue, which stands over 7 feet tall. This version includes a battle-damaged deco and is priced at $3999.99, with a $500 non-refundable deposit required at the time of ordering.

NEW PLAY ARTS KAI FIGURES - MGS COCOON, ZEKE; ASSASSIN'S CREED 2 EZIO We have listed three new Play Arts Kai figures from Square Enix. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker gets two new machines - the Cocoon and Zeke, while Ezio from Assassin's Creed 2 gets a the first entry for that series. The Cocoon is priced at $189.99 with Zeke at $67.99, and Ezio is priced at $47.99.

TERMINATOR T-800 ENDOSKULL 1:2 SCALE BUST - BATTLE-DAMAGED VERSION This version of the bust includes the acrylic display case, removable memory chip and light-up features of the original, along with a battle-damaged deco that gives it a more realistic look. This bust is listed at $149.99, discounted $100 off the original MSRP.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN 14" STATUE This new Quarantine Studios statue shows Conan perched on a rocky outcropping, dagger in hand. it stands 14" tall, is hand-painted, and is listed at $214.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS 15 - NEW CASE ASSORTMENT OF 8 FIGURES We have just listed a brand new case assortment of DCU Classics 15. This new case includes one of each figure needed for the BAF Validus (Sinestro Corps Batman, Raven, Golden Pharaoh, Starman [random], OMAC, and Jemm) plus two of Martian Manhunter (again, random). This assortment is listed at $119.99, and should arrive in November.

DOCTOR WHO: SIXTH DOCTOR & STEALTH CYBERMAN This new two-pack includes the Colin Baker version of the Doctor along with one of his nemesis, a Stealth Cyberman. We have this two-pack listed at $39.99, and it is set to arrive in October.

NYCC 2010 EXCLUSIVE "AGE OF APOCALYPSE" MINIMATES BOX SET This new set is the first of two "Age of Apocalypse" Minimates offerings on their way. This set includes Wolverine and Jean Grey along with Apocalypse and the Dark Beast, and is priced at $16.99.

GO GIZMO GO MOTORIZED FIGURE SERIES 01 SET NECA has also announced a trio of figures based on Gizmo from "Gremlins". This assortment includes Gizmo in his gift box, Gizmo standing and Gizmo in his convertible, and is currently listed at $29.99 for the set.

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VINTAGE DEPARTMENT IS BUYING
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Our Vintage Department is looking for reinforcements to stock the vintage shelves, if you need some cash to help keep up with all the awesome new stuff just announced by Hasbro, now would be a great time to email [email protected] with information about what you'd like to sell. They primarily are looking for: Sealed action figures from nearly any property from 1980 to 2010, high quality vintage loose (or packaged) Star Wars, Transformers, GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, Thundercats from the 70's & 80's. Contact the vintage department now to recycle the parts of your collection you've grown tired of.

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NEW ARRIVALS
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TAKARATOMY 2010 UNICRON The new version of Unicron is now in stock. This version has a new paintjob and newly-sculpted head that more accurately resembles his appearance in the 1986 movie. You can order yours today, priced at $149.99.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 06 � SET, SINGLES This new assortment includes Dwarven King Magni Bronzebeard, Forsaken Queen Sylvanus Windrunner and Goblin Tinker Gibzz Sparklighter. We have them listed individually at $20.99 - $32.99 each, or as a set of three for $59.99.

METAL GEAR SOLID PEACE WALKER � PLAY ARTS KAI SNAKE IN SNEAKING SUIT The first Play Arts Kai figure from Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker has arrived. This figure has Snake wearing his grey sneaking suit and comes with alternate hands and two different pistols, and is listed at $44.99.

JASON VOORHEES: THE TERROR OF CRYSTAL LAKE STATUE This new 16" statue from Sideshow shows the "Friday the 13th" star with his trademark hockey mask, with a bloody machete in one hand and an axe in the other. We have it listed at $209.99, $10 off the MSRP.

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS SERIES 15 - SETS, SINGLES We have received a good chunk of our shipment of DC Universe Classics Wave 15. We have singles available of the classic OMAC, both versions of Martian Manhunter, both versions of Starman, Golden Pharaoh, Raven and Jemm, priced at $16.99 to $19.99 each. We also have the set of 9 (with both versions of both variant figures) priced at $134.99 as well, and we are expecting to receive the rest of our shipment soon.

1/6 SCALE IRON MAN MARK VI FINE ART STATUE If the bust isn't your thing, you could opt for this 1/6 scale statue from Kotobukiya. it also features Iron Man in his newest armor, and also has light-up features in the chest, eyes, base and both fists. This piece is priced at $149.99, saving you $25 off of the MSRP.

MEZCO ROTOCAST FIGURES - 9" WOLFMAN, 9" MICHAEL MYERS, 14" MICHAEL MYERS PLUSH A shipment has arrived from Mezco with three new rotocast figures. we have 9" stylized versions of the Wolfman (from the recent movie) and Michael Myers (ditto), as well as a new Michael Myers 14" rotocast plush. Each figure is currently listed at $23.99.

LIVING DEAD DOLLS PRESENTS: SAW PUPPET 10" FIGURE Our shipment also contained the newest LDDP figure, the 10" Saw Puppet. His cloth outfit is removable, and the figure is priced at $29.99, saving you $3 off the MSRP.

KICK-ASS 12" FIGURE, 6" FIGURE SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES Mezco's "Kick-Ass" figures are also now in stock. We have the Kick-Ass 12" figure at $34.99, and the 6" figures of Kick-Ass and Hit Girl at $14.99 each, with the pair priced at $24.99.

JAPANESE TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED TA40 CYBERTRON MODE RATCHET A second shipment has arrived of this figure, so if you weren't able to pick up the exclusive version from here in the States and missed our first shipment, now is your chance to fill this gap in your collection. The figure is priced at $28.99 and ready to go.

MEGAMAN (ROCKMAN) 13CM PLASTIC KIT FIGURE Megaman figures have not been the best-received in the past, but that will change with this new snap-together model kit from Kotobukiya. This figure (when assembled) is fully articulated and comes with alternate faces, interchangeable weapons and even an E-Tank, and we have it priced at $39.99.

MOTU CLASSICS CHIEF CARNIVUS, GY-GOR We have been able to get a hold of a number of these two new Masters of the Universe Classics figures for the benefit of our customers who may otherwise have difficulty getting them. We have Chief Carnivus listed at $34.99, with Gy-Gor listed at $47.99.

GHOSTBUSTERS 6" EGON SPENGLER WITH PKE METER We have also received a small quantity of this new Ghostbusters figure. This piece comes with a PKE Meter and a stack of books, and is listed at $34.99.

TF ALTERNITY A-01U NISSAN GT-R ULTRA MAGNUS VERSION This version of the original Alternity release is done in a white deco to approximate the colors of Ultra Magnus. This piece makes a great addition to the Alternity collection and is listed at $64.99.

GHOST 12" FIGURE Triad Toys has released a 12" figure of Dark Horse's heroine Ghost. Her cloth costume is expertly done, and she comes with her signature pair of pistols as well as multiple hands to use them with. We have this figure listed at $79.99, saving you $20 off the MSRP of $99.99.

FUNKO CHARACTER LAMPS These new pieces look like blown-up Nodniks of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, a Stormtrooper and Iron Man in his Mark VI armor, and they have three different uses - as a lamp, as a digital alarm clock and as an MP3 speaker. Each lamp measures 12" tall and is priced at $39.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE 3: RAVEN BUST The mysterious empathic member of the New Teen Titans has arrived in the form of a DC Universe bust. It shows her in her signature costume, perched atop a recreation of Titans Tower, and is priced at $49.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 12" FIGURES - PICARD, WORF, DATA Dragon has released three figures from "Star Trek: the Next Generation". Each figure is in 1/6 scale and has a cloth costume and accessories, and you can choose from Captain Picard, Lieutenant Worf or Lieutenant Commander Data, priced at $84.99 each.

STAR WARS 12" 501st LEGION CLONE TROOPER Sideshow's 12" 501st Legion Clone Trooper has arrived. This figure includes his standard blue and white armor set and a couple of weapons, and is priced at $84.99, saving you $5 off the MSRP.

BULLSEYE 17" COMIQUETTE Daredevil's nemesis Bullseye is the latest in Sideshow's line of Comiquettes. He is here holding a card in one hand and throwing knives in the other, and is listed at $204.99, saving you $15 off of the MSRP.

X-23 VS. LADY DEATHSTRIKE DIORAMA This new piece measures 17" tall by 14" wide and shows Wolverine's female clone fighting with one of his oldest adversaries. The diorama is designed in a fittingly dynamic style and is priced at $249.99, $15 off the MSRP.

GANDALF THE GREY PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE This statue shows Gandalf as he appeared before his tragic encounter with the Balrog. He is standing tall, raising his staff to the sky, and even has an LED light to light up the crystal at the end of his staff. This piece measures 25" tall and is listed at $279.99, saving you $20 off the MSRP.

LARA CROFT: SNOW DAY STATUE The heroine of Tomb Raider is seen here in a sculpt taken from Adam Hughes' art, reading a map in the middle of a cold campsite. We have her listed at $239.99, $10 off the MSRP.

ASHLEY WOOD DROPCLOTH FIGURES We have received a shipment of Ashley Wood's Wold War Robot Dropcloth figures. They stand 12" tall and come in five versions, each priced at $96.99.

GUNDAM GFFN FULL ARMOR UNICORN GUNDAM This new version of the Unicorn Gundam is the most detailed yet, and comes with a large amount of accessories to allow for many display options. We have it listed at $85.99, and Gundam fans won't want to miss their chance to get this into their collections.

SUPER ROBOT CHOGOKIN - MAZINGER Z, GREAT MAZINGER, WEAPONS SET Mazinger fans are gonna love these new robots - a whole new sub-line in Bandai's Soul of Chogokin line. You can choose from the original Mazinger Z, priced at $39.99 or the follow-up Great Mazinger, prices at $49.99. If you opt for the original, don't forget to check out the Wepaons Set, a great add-on pack with a number of new display options as well as the Scrander wing, whcih is priced at $11.99.

1/4 SCALE IRON MAN MARK VI COLLECTIBLE BUST Hot Toys continues their line of collectible busts with this version of Iron Man in his newest suit from the movie. This piece measures about 9" tall, includes a light-up eye and chest feature and is listed at $71.99.

ARMORED CORE FOR ANSWER - LINEARK WHITE GLINT SD-STYLE MODEL KIT This new snap-together model kit is a miniature version of the main figure from the game. It comes with an array of weapons and is listed at $18.99.

THUNDERCATS 6" LION-O POLYRESIN STATUE WITH SWORD OF OMENS The first regular entry in Icon Heroes' new line of Thundercats statues has arrived. This 6" figure is ready for battle with the full-sized Sword of Omens in one hand and the Claw in the other, and we have it priced at $59.99.