Raving Toy Maniac

February 28, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

New Transformers just listed:

Voyager Springer & Blitzwing
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22609&mode=re...

Deluxe Beast Hunters wave 03
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=has22610&mode=re...

Generations Legends Wave 03
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=has22611&mode=re...

DARK HORSE CELEBRATES THE NEW EDITION OF WILL EISNER'S LAST DAY IN VIETNAM WITH A SERIES OF EVENTS IN PORTLAND!

FEBRUARY 27, 2013, MILWAUKIE, OR - Next week sees the release of the brand-new hardcover edition of Will Eisner's classic work Last Day in Vietnam. This beautiful new edition arrives in stores on March 6, on what would have been Will's ninety-fifth birthday. In conjunction with the book's release, there will be two Portland-based events in partnership with Dark Horse Comics and its sister company, Things From Another World, in support of Will Eisner Week, an annual celebration promoting graphic novels, literacy, free-speech awareness, and the legacy of Will Eisner.

February 27, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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TRANSFORMERS ALTERNITY X SUPER GT GT-03 MEGATRON
A third Alternity x Super GT figure has been announced. Head Decepticon Megatron's car form will include his color scheme and he will have a new Race Queen accomplice as well. This new figure is listed at $109.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11676&mode=re...

"IRON MAN 2" - S.H. FIGUARTS IRON MAN, WAR MACHINE
Bandai Japan is releasing S.H. Figuarts figures for War Machine and Iron Man Mark VI as they appeared in "Iron Man 2". The Figuarts line is known for producing high-quality, well-articulated figures, and these will also come with alternate hands, rocket effects and more. We have Iron Man Mark VI listed at $69.99, with War Machine at $74.99.

February 2013 - Usually when we get emails about casting calls, it involves some aspect of collecting. This one does not, but has us curious enough about the final product that we had to share:

NATIONAL CASTING!!!!!

I LOVE MY GROSS GUY!

Are you a woman with a dirty little secret? Is your boyfriend/fiancé/husband a dirty obnoxious filthy slob? Do these words fail to even describe the magnitude of overall grossness your man exhibits? Most importantly - do you love him anyway?

Secret or not, a major cable network is looking for men who are messy, sloppy, filthy, or just plain gross and the women who love them. We're looking for big personalities who aren't afraid to share their true habits with the world (biting their toenails, eating out of dumpsters, fear of bathing, etc). Whatever it is, we want to hear from you!

If you think this sounds like you - and for more information - please send your name, contact information, current photos, a description of your relationship, and why you think you'd be perfect for this show to: [email protected].

We look forward to hearing your story!

Nickelodeon Unveils New Generation Of Content For New Generation Of Kids At Annual Upfront Presentation

Joining Nick's Content Portfolio This Season Are: Animated Series Sanjay & Craig and Breadwinners; New Live-Action Series The Haunted Hathaways and The Thundermans; and Robust Preschool Lineup Including New Dora the Explorer Spin-Off

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2013 -- Nickelodeon today at its annual upfront previewed its strategy to serve the new generation of post-millennial kids; introduced a line-up of brand-new animated and live-action comedy series from new creative voices; outlined plans for new, innovative content development platforms; and presented a new slate of educational preschool programming. Hosted by Nickelodeon Group President Cyma Zarghami, the presentation was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Bleacher Creatures™ Announces the 2012-13 NHL Player Plush Collection Roster

Sidney Crosby, Gabriel Landeskog and T. J. Oshie Among NHL Players Added to Collection Available Now at BleacherCreatureToys.com and Shop.NHL.Com

K'NEX 2013 PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures

February 2013 - Introducing a new line of building toys inspired by the animated action comedy series "PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures," premiering on Disney XD this fall!

The new line combines the award-winning K'NEX building system with the stars of the new PAC-MAN cartoon like Cylindria, Spiral, Inky, Blinky, Pinky, Clyde and Pac.

The 2013 K'NEX PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures product line includes 7 SKUs:

PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: Mystery Figure Packs Series 1

K'NEX® Introduces 2 K'NEXmen™ Mystery Figures

Two Mystery Figures in Every Bag - What Figures Will You Get?

Hatfield, PA – February 2013 – K'NEX, the US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to introduce its first series of 2 K'NEXmen Mystery Figures. The new K'NEXmen figures feature jointed elbows and knees, and swivel waists and necks.

Recent winner of the 2013 Tillywig Best Creative Fun Award, the K'NEXmen Mystery Figure packs feature 16 different figures in this first series. Each set includes not one, but two, cool K'NEXmen figures! Young building fans will love collecting and building the figures across many themes including pirates, astronauts, pilots, race car drivers, zombies and more. Some figures are more elusive than others, so you never know who you might get! Compatible with all leading building sets. Suggested retail price $2.99. Ages 5+. Available now.

The award-winning 2 K'NEXmen building sets are available on http://knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

K'NEX Announces New Additions to its Line of The BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE Building Sets

Officially-Licensed Sets by K'NEX Allow Music Fans to Build Their Favorite Band

Hatfield, PA, February, 2013 – K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, is pleased to introduce 2 new additions to its popular The Beatles Yellow Submarine building set product line.

A pop culture force, The Beatles redefined music for their own generation and generations to come; they also redefined art, fashion and entertainment. The Beatles were responsible for several films that were well ahead of their time, including their only animated and most recognizable film, the animated classic - Yellow Submarine.

Frank Mysterio x outsmART originals: T-shirt Releases

February 2013 - Shipping March 20th are two colorful t-shirts from one of the more prolific designer toy customizers in Mexico, Frank Mysterio. With two completely different t-shirt designs, it is clear of the artist's ability to morph into various forms. One focuses on the world of the masked wrestling warriors - LUCHA LIBRE. Screen printed on black ultra cotton tees and available for both men and women, Frank's luchadore style has been seen on numerous custom designer toys of various platforms and now finally available in apparel form. Only $20.00 and shipping worldwide.