Raving Toy Maniac

July 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS BATGIRL STATUE

DESIGNED BY ANT LUCIA
SCULPTED BY TIM MILLER

The line of striking stylized statues of the most popular female heroes and villains of the DC Universe inspired by the pin-ups of the 1940's continues with Batgirl, Barbara Gordon, ready to deliver justice to the criminals of Gotham City.

Limited Edition of 5200
Measures Approximately 10.5" Tall
$124.95 US
On Sale January 2014
Allocations May Occur

July 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN BLACK & WHITE EARTH 2 BATMAN STATUE

DESIGNED BY NICOLA SCOTT
SCULPTED BY MAT BROUILLARD

The Dark Knight of Earth 2 enters the world of the best-selling Batman Black & White line with this wonderfully sculpted statue based on the designs of fan-favorite artist Nicola Scott!

Measures Approximately 6" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale January 2014
Allocations May Occur

July 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY CATWOMAN STATUE

Sculpted by Joseph Menna

Catwoman will leave you speechless in this stunning statue of Gotham's notorious cat burglar based on her design from the hit video game Batman: Arkham City.

Measures approximately 9.5" Tall
$124.95 US
On Sale January 2014
Allocations May Occur

July 2013 - DC Collectibles - MAN OF STEEL SUPERMAN 3.5" FIGURE

SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

Features 2 points of Articulation
Measures Approximately 3.5" Tall
$4.95 US
On Sale October 2013
Allocations May Occur

July 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER HEROES BATMAN BUST

DESIGNED BY JIM LEE
SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP

The DC Comics-The New 52 look of The Dark Knight is perfectly captured with this intricately sculpted bust worthy of a placement in the halls of Wayne Manor itself.

Measures Approximately 5.8" Tall
$49.95 US
On Sale January 2014
Allocations May Occur

July 8, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS MP-12 MASTERPIECE SIDESWIPE - SECOND RUN
Takara is producing another round of Masterpiece Sideswipe due to the popularity of the figure. It should be identical to the original offering and is listed at $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11736&mode=re...

MEGA MAN D-ARTS BLACK ZERO FIGURE
This powered-up form of Megaman Zero was previously only accessible via a special code in the game, but soon will be a figure in the D-Arts line as well. It comes with multiple hands, faces and more, and is listed at $37.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BACL10006&mode=r...

"MAN OF STEEL" PLAY ARTS KAI JOR-EL AND FAORA

On Sale This Week: War Machine, The Walking Dead and the U.S.S. Enterprise!

July 2013 - Wednesday is New Toy Day at your local comic shop, and this week, three highly anticipated items will make their way to comic shops and specialty stores from Diamond Select Toys! No matter what your interest, there's probably something there for you, because this particular New Toy day brings a figure, a bank and a ship from Iron Man 3, The Walking Dead and Star Trek, respectively! Find your local comic shop at http://comicshoplocator.com!

Star Trek: The Original Series U.S.S. Enterprise Minimates Vehicle

The Jungle Book Toy Line Launches in Key Global Territories

(RTM note - See the whole toy catalog at this link.)

HYDERABAD, India, July 3, 2013 - The Jungle Book CGI animated series has over 100 licensees across a variety of industries worldwide. Following the success of the TV series, The Jungle Book Toy Line, consisting of action figures, play sets and walkie talkies; outdoor adventure, electronic and summer toys has now launched in key global territories.

SMC Entertainment Group, Inc. (SMC), Sun-Mate Corporation and DQ Entertainment International, producer and global rights owner of 'The Jungle Book' TV series, have secured best-in-class partners for the launch. Jungle Book toys will be carried at Toys"R"Us in Australia, the Middle East, Israel, South Africa and the US and by other key retailers in these territories and across Scandinavia. The range will also be available from online retailers, including http://Amazon.com.

LEGOLAND® Florida Celebrates Opening of The LEGO® World of Chima Presented by Cartoon Network

Expansion Features Thrilling, Interactive Water Ride and Play Areas

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- July 02, 2013 -- LEGOLAND® Florida today celebrated the opening of The LEGO® World of Chima presented by Cartoon Network. The World of Chima is a highly-themed area with thrilling and interactive rides and attractions for visitors of all ages, adding to the park's already exciting line up of more than 50 rides, shows and attractions.

Opening to guests on July 3, the centerpiece attraction, The Quest for CHI, features an interactive water ride where guests will set off on an otherworldly and super-wet adventure. After boarding watercraft, families can use water cannons to activate the story in each of the scenes along their journey as well as have a chance to battle other boats and guests along the shore line.

Those interested in even more splash and water fun can experience Cragger's Swamp play area that features playful bubbles, intermittent water spouts and interactive elements that trigger swamp water effects.

Walmart Searches for Toys That Are Both Kid Tested and Mom Approved

Walmart Canada launches second annual Great Big Toy Testing Event to help parents find the toys kids want for the 2013 holiday season

MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 3, 2013 - Walmart Canada is looking for parents and their kids who want to become Toy Testers to take part in the second annual Great Big Toy Testing Event. Last summer, over 300 parents and 550 kids tested toys for the 2012 holiday season and this year Walmart expects to see even more parents and kids coming out to have fun. This one-of-a-kind "Toy Lab" experience takes place on July 20 at an undisclosed location just outside the GTA and gives kids and parents the chance to interact with more than 120 toys to help determine the retailer's list of the most popular toys for the 2013 holiday season - many of which are not even available to the public yet.