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MEGA Brands announces new partnership with Universal Partnerships & Licensing to launch Despicable Me™ building sets this holiday season

'#MINIONMONTAGE CHALLENGE' RAMPS UP TO LAUNCH

MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2014 - MEGA® Brands Inc., a member of the Mattel family of companies, has announced today a multi-year global licensing partnership with Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) to develop a new kids construction line based on the phenomenally successful Despicable Me franchise from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment.

MEGA Brands' new partnership with UP&L will introduce builders and fans to the only toy line that brings the iconic and playful world of Minions to life through building. In stores as of December 2014, the Mega Bloks® Despicable Me construction sets will offer fully buildable iconic characters, locations and vehicles, inspired by the blockbuster sequel, Despicable Me 2.

October 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new episode online!

Episode 38 features toys that are clear, such as Ice Man, Blight, and Mr. Freeze.

October 21, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-05G GOLD MEGATRON
This always popular reissue comes with Megatron's standard chrome being replaced by a gold plating. He is expected to come with his flail, sword, gun and more, and we have him listed at $199.99.
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2014 STAR WARS 6" BLACK SERIES 04 - CASE, SET, SINGLES

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - ARROW (TV): DEADSHOT AND THE DARK ARCHER ACTION FIGURES

The world's deadliest assassin and Arrow's nemesis are perfectly captured with these amazing action figures based on their appearances in the smash-hit CW series from Warner Bros. Television!

THE DARK ARCHER - 6.75"
DEADSHOT - 6.75"

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY
$24.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN ANIMATED SERIES: THE CREEPER, ROBIN, HARLEY QUINN, AND KILLER CROC WITH BABY DOLL ACTION FIGURES

Build your Batman collection with these highly articulated 6-inch scale action figures that transform the designs of the Emmy Award-winning animated series to poseable works of art.

Each figure comes with multiple show specific accessories!

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

$24.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES: CREEPER - 6.25"
THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES: KILLER CROC - 7"
BABY DOLL - 2.5"
THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES: ROBIN - 4.75"
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: HARLEY QUINN - 5.25"

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN BLACK & WHITE: BATMAN BY IVAN REIS STATUE

DESIGNED BY IVAN REIS
SCULPTED BY MAT BROUILLARD

The Dark Knight leaps from the pages of the best-selling series JUSTICE LEAGUE into your home with this sensational statue designed by superstar artist Ivan Reis!

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 6.5" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER HEROES: NIGHTWING BUST

DESIGNED BY JIM LEE
SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP

The defender of Bludhaven is ready to take on any foe in this intricately sculpted bust designed by superstar artist Jim Lee!

Limited Edition of 2500
Measures Approximately 6" Tall
$49.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN & BATMAN BOOKENDS

BASED ON THE ARTWORK CREATED BY JIM LEE
SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER & ADAM ROSS

Display your most treasured Batman and Superman graphic novels with these amazing bookends of The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel based on the designs of superstar artist Jim Lee!

Measures Approximately 8.75" Tall
$299.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS MERA STATUE

DESIGNED BY ANT LUCIA
SCULPTED BY TIM MILLER

Bring the depths of Atlantis to the surface with this stunningly stylized statue of Aquaman's super-powered lady love, based on the popular pinup style of the 1940s and 50s!

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 12" Tall (To top of trident)
$124.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL BY SEAN "CHEEKS" GALLOWAY STATUE

DESIGNED BY SEAN "CHEEKS" GALLOWAY
SCULPTED BY IRENE MATAR

The best-selling line continues with this highly stylized statue of the Man of Steel based on the designs of fan-favorite artist Sean "Cheeks" Galloway!

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 8.9" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur