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January 2012 - DC Direct - BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE: THE NEW 52 BY JIM LEE STATUE
DESIGNED BY JIM LEE
SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDING

From legendary artist Jim Lee comes the latest collectible in the "Batman: Black and White" line.

Designed to the unique vision and style of Jim Lee, and complimented with the traditional moody, monochromatic color scheme, this Caped Crusader statue is sure be another sell-out in the collectible line.

Figure measures 5.5" high x 6" wide x 5" deep.

$80.00 US
On Sale May 9, 2012

January 2012 - DC Direct - MAD VINYL SPY VS. SPY 2-PACK

Espionage has never been this fun!

Coinciding with the celebration of Mad Magazine's 60th Anniversary comes the legendary deadly duo, Spy vs Spy! The monochromatic mayhem these two terrifically sculpted 9" figures will cause is augmented by the deadly array of weapons included. It's like the Cold War never ended!

$49.99 US
On Sale May 23, 2012

January 2012 - DC Direct's new batch of collectibles for the Feburary 2012 issue of Previews is not entirely new, but a few items are resolicitations of previously-announced items. If you had ordered any of these from your local comic book shop (or online), please check with the shop to make sure they still have your order on file.

The links below go to the original news items, so click them if you want to see the pictures, but remember that these are the new release dates.

COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: RAVEN PVC FIGURE
DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

MISTRESS OF SHADOWS!

As a telepathic Teen Titan, Raven uses her psionic abilities to read minds, and as an empath she channels emotions--including inflicting illusions ranging either uplifting or fear-based!

Earthworm Jim 6-inch Action Figure

January 2012 - Evildoers beware as Mezco brings the intergalactic hero Earthworm Jim to life as an articulated figure! Jim comes complete with a game accurate plasma blaster as well as his famous ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit. The 6-inch scale Earthworm Jim features 8 points of articulation. He comes complete not only with his plasma blaster, but with an alternate "bendy" unsuited worm body as well.

Ships in July 2012.

For more information visit: http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=1056

Living Dead Dolls Series 23

January 2012 - The Living Dead Dolls Series 23 introduces Teddy, Quack, Agatha, Jennocide and Betsy: these little terrors fancy a cup of tea, with a twist of terror and a pinch of arsenic. They invite you to come play "tea party," each comes with their own skull shaped tea cup except for Betsy, who comes with a skull shaped teapot with removable lid.

Of course one can't have a tea party without a table, so each doll with a tea cup also comes with a table leg. Snap the legs onto a Living Dead Doll coffin lid and you have the perfect tea table for a party beneath the moonlight... just watch out for the taste of almonds.

For more information visit: http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=1058

MCA's 5 Inch Qee-Zilla Kid Mini Qee coming soon....

January 2012 - A mighty roar is heard from the seemingly indestructible playground. Toy planes and trains are strewn about without a care. A reptillian tail wreaks havoc on the ankles of innocent witnesses.

This incredible, unstoppable tiny titan of terror rules playtime - it's none other than the precocious Qee-Zilla Kid!

MCA is back and his playful characters are ready to take 2012 by storm. Toy2R is proud to announce the development of this new 5 inch figure, The Qee-Zilla Kid, a new Mini Qee featuring an all new head sculpt and mini monster tail. A comical creature indeed, Toy2R has some very cool surprises in store for this release... so stay tuned for more information as playgrounds become monster battlegrounds in 2012.

Toy2R... Where Imagination is Qee!

Marvel Animated Hit Series 'The Super Hero Squad Show' Joins The Hub TV Network Lineup January 30

Series' Iconic Super Heroes Include Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2012 -- The Hub Television network, a destination for kids and their families, has acquired the hit animated series "The Super Hero Squad Show" from Marvel Animation. The popular half-hour series, which features the world's best-known Super Heroes including Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America will join The Hub's Monday through Friday lineup beginning Monday, January 30, at 4 p.m. ET (with encore presentations on the weekend).

January 15, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer Urban-Collector has several new items of interest to collectors:

This week we are featuring new arrivals including Thor Modern Museum Statue, Hot Wheels Elite A-Team Van and Star Wars Movie Heroes Legend action figures!

Featured Pre-Orders

• Batman Black Costume ARTFX Statue
• Evil Dead 2 Series 1 action figure Set

ReedPOP to Add "Fantasy Football Fest" to its Roster

New Event Serves a Devoted Fan Base in a Thriving Industry

(NORWALK, Conn Jan. 13, 2012) - ReedPOP, the boutique pop culture focused division of Reed Exhibitions, is launching Fantasy Football Fest, August 18-19, 2012 at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Taking the virtual Fantasy Football fan experience to the gridiron, the Fantasy Football Fest will provide a unique in-person experience by catering to the passion and devotion of millions of fantasy football and general football fans. In 2010 alone, fantasy players spent in excess of $1B pursuing their passion for the game through millions of leagues all over the world.

Prize #1 of the 20 Big Prizes From K'NEX®

Enter for a chance to win 4 tickets to any 2012 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® event of your choice

Hatfield, PA - January 13, 2012 - K'NEX Brands, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to announce the launch of the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® Ticket Giveaway Sweepstakes. From January 13, 2012 at 8:00am EST through January 30, 2012 at 3:59pm EST, K'NEX fans can enter for their chance to win four tickets to any 2012 Monster Jam event from February 15, 2012, through December 31, 2012, excluding the 2012 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam World Finals. Monster Jam, owned by Feld Motor Sports® is the largest and most popular touring monster truck property in the world, entertaining over 4-million fans yearly across the globe.