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On Sale This Week: Battle Beasts Minimates Series 1!

January 16, 2013 - The long wait is over! This week, New Toy Day will finally bring to the masses Series 1 of Battle Beasts Minimates! With characters and paint schemes exclusive to comic shops and specialty stores, plus new packaging with artwork by Dan Brereton, this assortment of Diamond Select Toys' most detailed Minimates ever is not to be missed!

This assortment of two-inch warrior animals includes four different two-packs: Vorin the Ram with Vachonus the Scorpion, Merk the Falcon with Fenruk the Tarantula, Gruntos the Walrus with Tate Reynolds and Strictus the Rattlesnake with Bliss Reynolds. The Beasts are all depicted in exclusive comic- accurate color schemes, and human characters Tate and Bliss are only available in this assortment – they each come with one of the two Dread Weapons, so don't miss out!

Hasbro and PopCap Announce New Face-to-Face Games Based on the Hit Franchise Bejeweled

First-Ever Physical Bejeweled Games Coming in Early 2013

SEATTLE -- January 7, 2013 -- Today, Hasbro, Inc., a global leader in gaming, and PopCap Games, maker of some of the world's most popular video game franchises and a division of EA, announced a licensing deal to bring some of PopCap's blockbuster properties into a new world of face-to-face games developed by Hasbro. Through this agreement, Hasbro has obtained the license to develop and distribute a wide range of physical games based on PopCap's properties, including Bejeweled.

"Hasbro shares PopCap's vision and commitment to high quality and endlessly enjoyable game play," said Brennan Townley, Director of Brand Licensing at PopCap Games. "We're thrilled to work with Hasbro to create unique game experiences around PopCap's intellectual properties that expand our brands in authentic, meaningful ways."

RSIN x outsmART originals: THE CROWN T-shirt & Beanie

January 2013 - RSIN x outsmART originals present – THE CROWN (limited edition t-shirt and beanie)

outsmART originals proudly announces the next incredibly designed t-shirt in our 2013 lineup: THE CROWN by RSIN! We are also introducing a brand new item to our collection, an 8" knit beanie featuring an embroidered RSIN crown crest!

As an additional super bonus, RSIN has agreed to create an original custom 4" Dunny that will be given to one lucky customer! All you have to do is purchase one of these new items and you will be automatically entered into the drawing for the custom. It's good to be king!

January 15, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - lots of new items to mention today:

APS-02 Asia Premium Series Leader Class Brawl
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11648&mode=re...

Man of Steel: Superman 1/6 Scale Iconic Statue
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11580&mode=re...

TMNT Retro Wave 02 - & More New Playmates TMNT
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=playmates%20tmnt

Toyworld - TW-H01 Hardbone - new lower price of $99.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOW10002&mode=re...

Toyworld - TW-T02 Aurora - Gestalt Part 2 - new lower price of $64.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOW10001&mode=re...

Iron Man Mark VII 1/6 Scale ArtFX Statue(New Package)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT11042&mode=re...

January 2013 - Funko has announced a new Wacky Wobblers bobblehead figure, based on Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother.

The Barney Wacky Wobbler says several phrases, including:

• "I accept your challenge"
• "In my body... Where the Shame Gland should be... There's a second, awesome gland... True story"
• "This is TOTALLY going in my blog!"
• "When I get sad... I stop being sad and be awesome instead.... True story"
• "It's going to be legend... Wait for it... and I hope you are not lactose intolerant... for the second half of that word is... DAIRY!"

Expect to see Barney in stores near the end of January.

January 2013 - Funko has announced two new Wacky Wobblers bobblehead figures, both based on John Wayne.

Expect to see these in stores near the end of April.

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - AARDMAN BATMAN AND ROBIN (CLASSIC) ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK

From Aardman, the British brains behind Wallace and Gromit, comes their own unique take on the Dynamic Duo. Though one does rarely see bats and robins together, Batman and the Boy Wonder, Robin, are inseparable. Just don't expect Robin to answer the phone.

Action Figure
$39.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - MAN OF STEEL: SUPERMAN 1:6 SCALE ICONIC STATUE

Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios, Statue measures 13.25" high x 8.5" wide x 5.75" deep.
$129.95 US
On Sale May 2013
*Allocations May Occur

Before the highly anticipated summer movie, Man of Steel, hits theaters, be sure to pick up these new definitive 1:6 scale statues from DC Collectibles.

ALSO AVAILABLE!
Man of Steel: Jor-El 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue
Man of Steel: Zod 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue
Man of Steel: Faora 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN STATUE BY MICHAEL ALLRED

DESIGNED BY MICHAEL ALLRED
SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS

Celebrated artist Mike Allred brings his distinctive style to the caped crusader with this latest statue in the Batman Black & White line! His batarang at the ready, Batman is rendered in monochromatic tones complemented by Allred's retro design. Making this statue an exciting addition to any bookshelf.

Statue measures 7" high x 6" wide x 4.25" deep.
$79.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur

January 2013 - DC Collectibles - 1:1 SCALE GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY AND RING PROP REPLICA

The Oath of the Green Lanterns!

IN BRIGHTEST DAY, IN BLACKEST NIGHT, NO EVIL SHALL ESCAPE MY SIGHT.
LET THOSE WHO WORSHIP EVIL'S MIGHT BEWARE MY POWER, GREEN LANTERN'S LIGHT!

Now you can join the fight to protect sector 2814 with your very own Green Lantern power battery and ring! The first in an all-new line of power batteries, featuring a brand new finish, this Green Lantern power battery and ring will make a stunning addition to any desk, so recite the oath and order now!

Measuring approximately 11.5" high.
$199.95 US
On Sale May 2013
Allocations May Occur