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TOYNAMI LAUNCHES THE MUCH ANTICIPATED STREET FIGHTER X SANRIO SERIES 1 PRODUCTS

(Van Nuys, California – MAY 2013) - Toynami is pleased to announce the May launch and availability of the new STREET FIGHTER X SANRIO® SERIES 1 Plushes! In conjunction with the historic marketing partnership between Sanrio and Capcom, Toynami presents the first of a full line of STREET FIGHTER X SANRIO® crossover products!

With STREET FIGHTER X SANRIO®, Toynami celebrates an epic genre and culture combination. This first release of collectible plushes presents Hello Kitty as Chun-Li, Ryu, and M. Bison in 3 different sizes. A 4-inch clip-on coin purse allows fans to take their favorite characters everywhere. The 6-inch mini plush is just the right size for your desk or car, and the 10-inch large plush is perfect for the most dedicated fans. This SERIES 1 set is not to be missed!

In Stores January 2, 2013: The Hulk, The Walking Dead, Alice: Madness Returns and Street Fighter X Tekken!

December 30, 2012 - We survived 2012! This calls for a celebration! Diamond Select Toys will kick off 2013 with one of their biggest New Toy Days in a while, including action figures, Minimates, statues and bottle openers based on Marvel Comics, The Walking Dead, Alice: Madness Returns and Street Fighter X Tekken! Check out the long list of what's coming to comic shops and specialty stores on January 2nd!

Walking Dead Minimates Series 2 Asst.

Round 2 of Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates is About to Commence!

December 2012 - The second series of Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates is fighting its way to stores as we speak, featuring some of the biggest names in both franchises! Each mixed two-pack includes two Minimates, one from the Street Fighter universe and one from Tekken, each standing 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. Look for them in comic shops and specialty stores on January 2nd, and at Toys "R" Us soon afterwards, with exclusive characters at both locations! Check out the pics of the final product below, and double-check the line-up to see who will show up where!

Comic and specialty shops will get:

Ryu vs. Yoshimitsu
Abel vs. Kazuya
Hugo vs. Heihachi (exclusive)
Rolento vs. Kuma (exclusive)

Toys "R" Us and toysrus.com will receive:

Ryu vs. Yoshimitsu
Abel vs. Kazuya
Rufus vs. Julia (exclusive)
Chun Li vs. Hwoarang (exclusive)

Get Ready for Round 2 with More Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates Series 2 Packaging Shots!

November 2012 - It's time for another battle! The first assortment of Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates was such a success that we had to bring the line back for another round, with even more of the famous fighters from the Street Fighter and Tekken video game franchises! That means 12 new fighters to face off with the 12 you already have!

Series 2 includes:
Ryu vs. Yoshimitsu
Abel vs. Kazuya
Rufus vs. Julia (comic shop and specialty store exclusive)
Chun Li vs. Hwoarang (comic shop and specialty store exclusive)
Hugo vs. Heihachi (Toys "R" Us exclusive)
Rolento vs. Kuma (Toys "R" Us exclusive)

On Sale This Week: Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates Series 1

September 26, 2012 - A new arena has been unlocked! It's your local comic shop, where DST is unleashing its newest assortment of video game Minimates: Street Fighter X Tekken! This Wednesday sees the debut of the line at comic shops and specialty stores, and each two-pack pairs a Street Fighter with a Tekken tussler! Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall and features 14 points of articulation for maximum combat action.

The specialty assortment includes four different two-packs -- Ken vs. Steve, Sagat vs. King, Cammy vs. Nina, and Poison vs. Lili.

The ladies are only available in the comic shop assortment, and not at Toys "R" Us, so check out the figures in packaging below, and pick up a set at your local store!

Announcing Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates Round 2!

September 2012 - The first series of Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates will be arriving in stores on Wednesday, but Diamond Select Toys is already hard at work on Series 2! Coming in January 2013, some of the most iconic characters in Street Fighter will face off with some of the biggest names in Tekken, as seen in the recent crossover video game! Check out the line-up!

After the new year, comic and specialty shops will get the following two-packs:

Ryu vs. Yoshimitsu
Abel vs. Kazuya
Rufus vs. Julia (exclusive)
Chun Li vs. Hwoarang (exclusive)

Around the same time, Toys "R" Us will receive:

Ryu vs. Yoshimitsu
Abel vs. Kazuya
Hugo vs. Heihachi (exclusive)
Rolento vs. Kuma (exclusive)

Pre-order the specialty figures today at your local comic shop, and pick up Series 1 on Wednesday!

Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates Series 1 is Almost Here!

September 2012 - The battle for Minimate supremacy continues! Hot on the heels of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 comes a brand new line of video-game inspired Minimates -- Street Fighter X Tekken! Each SFxT Minimate two-pack pits a Street Fighter superstar against a Tekken legend, and the battles will come fast and furious when they reach stores later this month! But Diamond Select Toys has pictures of them in action right now!

DST took SFxT Minimates Series 1 and staged a series of battles in different locales, based on the following two-pack combinations:

Ken vs. Steve
Sagat vs. King
Cammy vs. Nina (comic shop and specialty store exclusive)
Poison vs. Lili (comic shop and specialty store exclusive)
Zangief vs. Balrog (Toys "R" Us exclusive)
Guile vs. Raven (Toys "R" Us exclusive)

June 2012 - The latest issue of Diamond Comics' Previews catalog has been sent out to comic book shops, and it has a full range of products available for pre-order from Diamond Select Toys! Seriously, there's something for everybody! Gamers, check out our Street Fighter X Tekken toys! Comic lovers, peruse our Marvel and Walking Dead offerings! Sci-Fi fans, see what's new from Star Wars and Star Trek! Check out what's new on the list below, then check in with your local comic shop or your favorite online retailer!

Munsters Koach 1:15 Electronic Vehicle

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER BOBBLE BUDDS

Super Deformed World Warriors Releasing in April 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (Feb 14, 2011) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced the latest wave of Bobble Budds® figures featuring the classic videogame fighting franchise Street Fighter®. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Street Fighter® game franchise, collectible enthusiasts and fighting game fans can display their affection for this beloved videogame series by collecting their favorite world warriors in super deformed bobble head form.

Bobble Budds takes the distinctly unique character designs of Street Fighter's most iconic combatants and presents them as colorful super deformed bobble heads. Each Bobble Budd figure measures 3.5-inches tall and features exclusive bobble head locking mechanism for optimal functionality and display.

SOTA TOYS ANNOUNCE 2012 LINEUP

High-End Collectible Statues Attacking Your Wallet this Summer

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (Feb 14, 2011) – Leading toy manufacturer SOTA Toys, Inc. today announced their 2012 lineup showcasing the latest wave of high-end collectible art statues from critically and commercially acclaimed video game series. From world warrior martial artists to demigod demons loitering in hell, SOTA Toys has got you covered.