May 2014 News

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Toy Recalls for Week of May 19, 2014

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May 22, 2014 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.

- Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Bristle Builders for Toddlers Play Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Hess Toy Trucks Will Continue

Hess to Continue "Hess Toy Truck" Tradition

NEW YORK, May 22, 2014 -- Following the announcement today that Hess Corporation is selling its retail business to Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Hess confirmed that it will produce a 2014 Hess Toy Truck, that will be the 50th anniversary edition, which will be sold this holiday season as in the past through Hess retail outlets and online through the Hess Toy Truck website at www.hesstoytruck.com.

After 2014, the company is planning to continue to sell Hess Toy Trucks online at www.hesstoytruck.com.

Transformers, Firefly, Street Fighter, DC Collectibles, Bishoujo, MOTU, Star Wars at Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store

May 20, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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TRANSFORMERS PEN - OPTIMUS PRIME CONVOY, BLACK CONVOY
The newest version of Optimus Prime changes into a writing pen. The figure is well articulated and the pen measures over 5.5" long. You can get this in Optimus' original Convoy color scheme or in the Black Convoy colors; each is priced at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Transformers%20Pen

1/6 SCALE BIG DAMN HEROES FIREFLY FIGURE - MALCOLM REYNOLDS
The first screen-accurate, realistic, 1:6 scale, articulated collectible figure of Malcolm Reynolds is now up for pre-order! The figure stands 12 inches tall and includes dozens of special features from Mal's clothing items to his weapons. He is listed at $159.99, $20 off MSRP.

1:1 Scale Red Power Battery and Ring Prop Replica

May 2014 - DC Collectibles - 1:1 SCALE RED POWER BATTERY AND RING PROP REPLICA

With blood and rage of crimson red, ripped from a corpse so freshly dead, together with our hellish hate, we'll burn you all-that is your fate! Spread rage across the galaxy with this replica Red Lantern Power Battery and Ring!

Measures Approximately 11" Tall

$199.95 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

DC Universe Animated Movies Action Figures

May 2014 - DC Collectibles - There are two separate announcements in this post, so be sure to scroll down!

DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED MOVIES JUSTICE LEAGUE WAR: CYBORG ACTION FIGURE

Half-man, Half-machine, all awesome. The hero Cyborg battles the hordes of Apokolips with this action figure based on his designs from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Justice League: War!

CYBORG - 6.9"

$19.95 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED MOVIES SON OF BATMAN: DEATHSTROKE, BATMAN, ROBIN AND NIGHTWING ACTION FIGURES

Based off designs of the much anticipated Son of Batman animated movie comes the next wave of action figures from DC Collectibles!

ROBIN - 4.75"
NIGHTWING - 6.85"
DEATHSTROKE - 6.75"
BATMAN - 6.9"

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY
$19.95 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

Batman Animated Series Batman, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze and Two-Face Action Figures

May 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN ANIMATED SERIES BATMAN, CATWOMAN, MR. FREEZE AND TWO-FACE ACTION FIGURES

The highly anticipated line from DC Collectibles is finally here! Based on the designs from the hit New Batman Adventures and Batman: The Animated Series comes the first wave of figures of Batman, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman and Two-Face! Each figure comes with multiple accessories!

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

$24.95 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

CATWOMAN - BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES - 5.5"
BATMAN - THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES - 6.25"
MR. FREEZE - THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES - 6.75"
TWO-FACE - THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES - 6"

Batman 75th Anniversary Action Figure 4-Pack Set 2

May 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN 75th ANNIVERSARY ACTION FIGURE 4-PACK SET 2

This special edition action figure 4-pack celebrates Batman's 75th Anniversary-with figures of the legendary Dark Knight based on the designs of Greg Capullo, Alex Ross, Frank Miller and his look in Super Friends! Each figure come packaged in a special anniversary tin!

$75.00 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

DARK KNIGHT RETURNS BY FRANK MILLER - 6.5"
JUSTICE BY ALEX ROSS - 7.5"
DESIGNER SERIES BY GREG CAPULLO - 6.75"
SUPER FRIENDS! - 6.75"

DC Comics Bombshells Zatanna Statue

May 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS ZATANNA STATUE

DESIGNED BY ANT LUCIA
SCULPTED BY TIM MILLER

The Mistress of Magic Zatanna weaves a spell of transformation on John Constantine with this stunningly stylized statue of the magical heroine based on the popular pinup style of the 1940's and 50's.

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 10.37" Tall

$124.95 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

DC Comics Super-Villains Harley Quinn Second Edition

May 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER-VILLAINS HARLEY QUINN SECOND EDITION

DESIGNED BY JIM LEE
SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP

Due to the overwhelming popularity of this bust, DC Collectibles is happy to release a second edition featuring all new deco of everyone's favorite bubbly psychopath, Harley Quinn.

Measures Approximately 6.25" Tall

$49.95 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

Five Batman Black and White Statues

May 2014 - DC Collectibles - There are five Batman statues in this post, so scroll down all the way!

BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE BATMAN BY MICHAEL TURNER STATUE

BASED ON THE ART OF MICHAEL TURNER
SCULPTED BY CLAYBURN MOORE

This new entry in the Batman: Black and White statue series is a tribute to artist Michael Turner, whose highly detailed, dynamic drawing style graced numerous DC Comics covers.
Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 8" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE BATMAN BY SIMON BISLEY SECOND EDITION STATUE

BASED ON THE DESIGNS OF SIMON BISLEY
SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET

Measures Approximately 7.8" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale November 2014
Allocations May Occur

BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE BATMAN BY BRIAN BOLLAND SECOND EDITION STATUE

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