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Sakar International Debuts New Line of The Amazing Spider-Man Gear

Reveal Your Inner Spidey with Night-Vision Binoculars, Web Laser, 4-in-1 Spy Video Watch, Plus Digital Cameras, Music Players and Other Audio/Electronics Accessories; 36 New Products Commemorate Nationwide July 3rd Release of Much-Anticipated Sequel

EDISON, N.J., June 28, 2012 -- Sakar International today unveiled its new line of fun and adventuresome Spider-Man electronics products and accessories to commemorate the July 4th Holiday Week release of the newest installment in the Sony Pictures' series, The Amazing Spider-Man that hits theaters nationwide in 3D, Real D and Imax® 3D on July 3rd.

June 29, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - more cool new items to mention today:

Steve Jobs 10" Statue with $40 Make-A-Wish Donation:
Syco Collectibles and BBTS will each donate $20 per statue sold at retail - check out this cool statue of the icon:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SYC10016&mode=re...

Alternity Exclusive Galvatron and Bludgeon:
These Japanese store exclusives will only be available for preorder for a short time, get your orders in ASAP - $134.99 each:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=alternity

Sideshow 12" Bossk
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11147&mode=re...

Transformer and GI Joe - Freeze brand T-Shirts - some very cool designs
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=freeze+t-shirt

With Ten Tremendous Exclusives, Toys"R"Us® Returns to Comic-Con International in San Diego at Entertainment Earth® Booth #2343

Pretty Ponies, an Exclusive DVD Distribution, Turtle Power, a Blue Fairy, Invisible Predators, a Merry Band of Mutants and "Stupid" Heroes among Toys"R"Us Comic-Con Offerings

June 2012 - Channeling the spirit of its diverse product assortment, Toys"R"Us unmasked its lineup of ten exclusive items available in honor of its fantastic fourth appearance at Comic-Con International in San Diego from Wednesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 15. Offered in partnership with Entertainment Earth® at Booth #2343, customers will find official San Diego Comic-Con merchandise based on Adventure Time™, Mad Magazine®, MY LITTLE PONY, Predator, Regular Show™ and Winx Club®.

June 2012 - If you're coming to Comic-Con International in San Diego this year, be sure to stop by the Diamond Select Toys booth (#2607). Yes, there'll be plenty of exclusive toys on sale, from The Walking Dead, The Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers vs. X-Men and more (see the full list here). And yes, there will be display cases full of new prototypes from their Battle Beasts, Knight Rider and Expendables toy lines. But there will also be a few key events that you can't afford to miss out on!

Battle Beast Giveaways!

June 28, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - we've just listed a variety of cool new items including:

Hot Toys 1/6 Amazing Spider-Man - Save $15 off MSRP at $189.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10399&mode=re...

New Bowen Statues:

Classic Cable
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BWD10351&mode=re...

Faux Bronze Deadpool
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BWD10352&mode=re...

Scarlet Witch Variant
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BWD10353&mode=re...

Neca - Friday the 13th 7" figures - Series 01
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC11916&mode=re...

Bandai Japan Exclusives
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9946

Batman Heroclix
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=batman+heroclix

Mezco Reveals Summer Exclusives

June 2012 - New York - As the world prepares for San Diego Comic Con (July 12th-15th) Mezco Toyz adds to the excitement by revealing their 2012 Summer Exclusive lineup:

Dark Knight Mez-itz Mega Scale Batman

Perhaps the greatest summer exclusive in the universe, Mezco proudly presents the Mega Scale Dark Knight Batman Mez-Itz. This 300% Batman Mez-Itz is based on Batman's look from the award wining blockbuster trio of films from Christopher Nolan. He measures 20 inches from the tip of his ears to the soles of his boots.

He features a real cloth black cape. Just like the standard Mez-Itz, he features 5 points of articulation and 1000 points of fun.

Mez-Itz Mega Scale Batman is securely packed in a sturdy full color box.

This is a non-numbered limited edition item. Edition size TBD.

6" Metallic Wonder Woman Mez-itz

DARK HORSE DELUXE SET TO RELEASE THE FIRST GOOD LUCK TROLLS ASSORTMENT ON JULY 25!

MILWAUKIE, OR, JUNE 28, 2012 - One of the greatest toy phenomena of all time has been Good Luck Trolls, originally created in 1959 by Danish fisherman and woodcutter Thomas Dam. At various times since the early 1960s these charming little dolls have been a top-selling toy, building a seldom-achieved brand equity and strong consumer response. After disappearing from the market for many years, Good Luck Trolls are set to return this year with a modern twist on their timeless charm.

Good Luck Trolls "mystery box" assortments are a new collectibles merchandise program by Dark Horse Comics under a license granted by Dam Things, who hold all rights to the works of Thomas Dam. The mystery box is being introduced to the market with an on-sale date of July 25.

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2012 -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

THURSDAY, JUNE 28: HARRY POTTER 15TH ANNIVERSARY

Profile America - Thursday, June 28th. Fifteen years ago this week, the first of a series of books was published in the United Kingdom - "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," published in the U.S. with the title "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." The books, written by J.K. Rowling, ended up breaking all known publishing records, selling 450 million copies and translated into more than 60 languages. Some critics have credited the series with sparking an increase in reading among juveniles. In addition, the seven novels have been made into wildly successful motion pictures. Nearly $23 billion worth of printed books are sold in the U.S. each year.

Profile America is produced by the U.S. Census Bureau: Measuring America - People, Places, and Our Economy.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2012, p. 330
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2012, t. 1134

June 27, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about an exciting batch of new preorders, a large batch of new arrivals, and info on a $5,000 store credit giveaway contest!

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$5,000 STORE CREDIT GIVEAWAY
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'Like' us on Facebook and fill out the quick entry form and you'll be registered to win one of 40+ prizes! First prize is $1500 in store credit, 2nd prize is $500 in store credit (2 winners) - and there are several other denominations. Check out the details here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BigBadToyStore/107929919235829?v=app_46293...

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