Raving Toy Maniac

December 2014 - The end of the year is fast approaching, and that means that it is awards time again... go vote!

The OAFEs over at OAFE.net are collecting nominations for their Toy of the Year. For more details, check out their page for nominating for the awards.

You can also look back at the winners from past years.

December 19, 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.

- Comfort Research Recalls Vinyl Bean Bag Chairs Due to Risk of Entrapment, Suffocation

- BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Kids' Hoodies Due to Strangulation Hazard

- Kiddie Korral Recalls Girls Hoodies with Ponies Due to Strangulation Hazard

- Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores

December 17, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Holiday Sales!
-Gifts Under $50
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=17625

-Gifts Over $50
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=17632

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HOT TOYS AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON - 1/6 SCALE DIECAST IRON MAN MARK XLIII
The movie-accurate Mark XLIII Collectible Figure is highly detailed and specially crafted based on the image of Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark/Mark XLIII in Avengers: Age of Ultron, featuring a newly painted Tony Stark helmeted head sculpt, metallic red, gold and silver armor with weathered effects, LED light-up functions, and a specially designed diorama base with a damaged Ultron Mark I.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10556&mode=re...

HOT TOYS 1/4TH SCALE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY - LITTLE GROOT

December 17, 2014 - CustomCon 38 is now online over at ActionFigurePics.com!

• Marvel Legends Infinite Face Off Twin Packs by Rabid_Ewok
• DC Uni Forms – The Return by Fizzle
• Omega Action Team! by Death Weed
• Star Wars – The Kenner Collection by Rabid_Ewok

Take a look back at the previous CustomCon events.

December 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN ANIMATED SERIES: BATMAN, BATGIRL, THE RIDDLER, AND THE PENGUIN ACTION FIGURES

BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: BATMAN - 6"
THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES: BATGIRL - 5"
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: THE RIDDLER - 6"
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: THE PENGUIN - 4.5"

Continue your animated Batman collection with the next wave of 6 inch scale action figures that bring the designs of the Emmy Award-winning animated series to life! Each figure comes with multiple show specific accessories and unique base!

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

December 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS COVER GIRLS: WONDER WOMAN STATUE

DESIGNED BY STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

The wonderful line of DC Comics Cover Girls as portrayed by renowned cover artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau continues with this beautifully sculpted statue of Wonder Woman.

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 10" Tall
$99.95 US
On Sale July 2015
Allocations May Occur

December 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL - SUPERMAN BY JOHN ROMITA JR. STATUE

BASED ON THE ARTWORK OF JOHN ROMITA JR.
SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDING

Superstar artist John Romita Jr. brings his unique powerful style to the Man of Steel with this newest entry in the line of statues inspired by the Last Son of Krypton.

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 7.125" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale July 2015
Allocations May Occur

December 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS MOTHER BOX PROP REPLICA

Now you can own your own sentient, miniaturized, portable supercomputer and feel like you are one of the New Gods with this intricately detailed prop replica. Just don't expect it to be able to actually open a "boom tube" and transport you to New Genesis.

WITH LIGHTS AND SOUND!

Measures Approximately 8.75" Tall
$59.95 US
On Sale July 2015
Allocations May Occur

December 2014 - An email newsletter from http://HasbroToyShop.com included a coupon code!

Use code SAVE20 to save 20% off your purchase the HasbroToyShop site, as well as free shipping on your purchase over $25.

The fine print at the bottom of the email has a few more details:

20% off and Free Standard Shipping at $25 on HasbroToyShop.com orders of most products currently for sale on HasbroToyShop.com. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer excludes purchases of HasbroToyShop.com exclusives, Gift Cards, Playskool Sesame Street Big Hugs Elmo toy, Furreal Friends Get Up and Go Go My Walking Pup, and Transformers Stomp & Chomp Grimlock. Other exclusions may apply. Valid while supplies last. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Offer may expire or be withdrawn without notice due to error, fraud, or unforeseen circumstances. Offer valid in U.S. only. Void where prohibited. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. Offer expires December 17, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Aw Yeah Mego Meet 2015!
Skokie Here We Come!

Skokie, IL – December 12, 2014 – Mego Museum in conjunction with Aw Yeah Comics is pleased to announce that Mego Meet 2015 will be held June 5th and 6th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – North Shore Conference Center. Registration information for vendors and attendees will be posted on the Mego Meet 2015 page at megomuseum.com in the coming weeks.

For the past ten years, the annual Mego Meet made its home in Wheeling, WV. It was clear after Mego Meet 10 that maximum density had been surpassed in Wheeling and that a change of venue was in order. The move to Skokie, IL. will allow for easy access for those travelling by plane, as well as provide a myriad of options for family entertainment. The facilities at DoubleTree offer award-winning guest rooms and event space for presenters, vendors, and attendees.