Raving Toy Maniac

May 4, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Spring Cleaning Sale!
Part 1: Transforming, Star Wars & GI Joe Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15560

Part 2: Marvel and DC Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15574

Part 3: Movie, TV & video Games Figures
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15581

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TRANSFORMERS EX GOHKIN ALPHA TRION
Artstorm/Fewture are making a licensed articulated figure of Alpha Trion. It includes a display stand, alternate hands, and even an alternate head with alternate shoulder pads to make A3. He stands about 5.7" tall, includes diecast content and is listed at $124.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FEW10085&mode=re...

ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES 4" FIGURES - ALIEN BOILER, ALIEN SPITTER

May 4, 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.

- J. Crew Recalls Baby Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard

- RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard

- Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade 700 X Pro Series Helicopter Kits, Spindle Sets Due To Injury Hazard

- FXR Factory Racing Recalls Children's Outerwear Due to Strangulation Hazard