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Heroes Return in Thundercats Classic Minimates Series 3 by Icon Heroes

Honolulu, HI, March 20, 2013 – It's time for Thundercat reinforcements! Icon Heroes, LLC just released the highly anticipated third series of Thundercats Classic Minimates. A whole new line of heroes come to Minimate life with Tygra, Cheetara, Wilykit and Wilykat. As a special bonus feature, this set includes a mini RoBear Bill figure.

Produced in conjunction with Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum, each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and key character accessories. Tygra has his bolo whip, Cheetara and her staff, and the Thunderkittens with their smoke bombs, lassos, and hoverboards. This make a great addition to the Series 1 heroes set of Lion-O, Panthro, Jaga and Mumm-Ra and Series 2 villains set of Slythe, Jackalman, Vultureman, and Monkian.

March 20, 2013 - Diamond Comics has sent along this video clip of actor Thomas Jane in support of Free Comic Book Day. (Mr. Jane is sporting a youngish Clancy Brown look here, and we heartily approve of the effort.)

This year's Free Comic Book Day will be May 4th. http://www.freecomicbookday.com

The video was shot at Secret Headquarters in Silver Lake, CA. http://thesecretheadquarters.com/

Thomas Jane's RAW Entertainment

March 20, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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BATMAN CLASSIC 1966 TV FIGURES SERIES 01, 02, BOX SET
We have just listed the first two waves of the Batman Classic 1966 TV Figures, as well as the first box set. The first wave includes Batman, Riddler and Penguin and is listed at $54.99 for the Set of 3; the second wave of Batman Classic 1966 TV figures Case includes two of Joker and one each of Batman, Penguin, Riddler and Surf's Up Batman, and is priced at $104.99. We have them listed as a Set of 5 (one of each figure) at $94.99, and the Joker singly at $17.99. The new Box Set includes Batman and Robin walking up the side of the building; this two-pack is the only way to get the Robin figure, and is listed at $32.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=batman%20classic%20tv

March 2013 - Funko has announced a second batch of POP! vinyl figures based on Game of Thrones.

Expect to see Jon Snow, Arya Stark, Cersei Lannister, Jaime Lannister, Robb Stark, and Renly Baratheon in stores around April 11th.

Two New 'Iron Man 3' Minimates Revealed: Extremis Soldier and "Suit Up" Tony Stark!

March 2013 - The latest Iron Man 3 trailer has everyone talking about what kind of products we'll see on toy store shelves as the movie's release date approaches. And while they still need to keep some of their figures under wraps, Diamond Select Toys has unveiled two more Marvel Minimates based on the film!

The first, "Suit Up" Tony Stark, will be one of four Toys "R" Us-exclusive Minimates, and will come packaged with a mystery figure to be revealed later. He is shown wearing parts of the Mark 42 armor, which can be summoned and controlled via mental link in the film, as seen in the trailer. The boots and gauntlets will be removable, and Tony will also come with regular hands and shoes.

Matt Anderson x outsmART originals: The Night Terror Owl

March 2013 - The Night Terror Owl by Matt Anderson

"You begin to sense - deep down inside you - that something has gone very wrong. Slowly, almost dimly, you regain enough consciousness to realize that you are suffocating, that some heavy weight is lying on your chest and crushing your lungs. Suddenly you realize your breathing has almost stopped, and you are dying for air. Terrified, you scream! At once, you seem to awaken. There is this thing hovering over you, crushing the very life out of your lungs. You shout at the thing, but it won't leave you alone."

Presenting The Night Terror by Matt Anderson from outsmART originals. http://nvy.gd/ZOm11y

Celebrate the start of spring at Toys"R"Us, Canada's Moonlight Madness sale

Evening event ideal for parents to stock up on great deals just before Easter

TORONTO, March 19, 2013 - With Easter and March Break happening within two weeks of each other, getting a great deal and saving time is the perfect combination for parents and gift-givers looking to fill those baskets and keep their kids entertained. Shopping for spring essentials and cool Easter toys just got easier with the upcoming one night-only Toys"R"Us Moonlight Madness sale on Friday, March 22, featuring incredible deals and savings.

Moonlight Madness will take place at every Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us retail location (except Express stores and where prohibited by local by-laws) and online at http://Toysrus.ca. The sales begin in-store at 6 p.m. local time (check your local store for hours) and online at 6 p.m. EST. With featured deals ranging from 30% - 50% off added every hour on everything from toys to baby gear, parents and gift givers are sure to find something for everyone.

March 19, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - more exciting new items have been listed on BBTS:

Tomb Raider Minimates - Set of 8 - $29.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11961&mode=re...

Marvel Minimates: Wave 52 - The Wolverine Set of 8
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11957&mode=re...

Universal Monsters Retro Cloth Series 04 - Set of Phantom & Metaluna Mutant
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=171&category=6511

Impossible Toys - Detailed Video Review - These new videos illustrate a big jump in quality and design over past releases for Impossible Toys. At about 9:25 in the first video, the reviewer does a great job showing the quality of the items:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbXX44aVBUc

The second video goes into detail about the transformation of the figures:

Diamond Select Announces Marvel Select Action Figure, Minimates for 'The Wolverine'

March 2013 - The Avengers. X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The Amazing Spider-Man. The Marvel cinematic universe is constant source of great characters and costumes for the Minimates mini-figure and Marvel Select action figure lines from Diamond Select Toys. This year three films based in the Marvel Universe will make it into Select form, and while all three films are highly anticipated, one has been shrouded in secrecy, leaving fans to only guess at what toys the film might bring. But now DST has unveiled their newest Select figure, for 20th Century Fox's The Wolverine, and announced an assortment of Minimates, as well!

ThinkGeek Announces Con Tour Exclusives for PAX East 2013

Never-before-seen shinies available at Booth 386 and Online

FAIRFAX, Va., March 18, 2013 -- ThinkGeek has provisioned an away team for the trip to Hoth (aka Boston, MA) for PAX East March 22-24, 2013. This intrepid team will be traveling with never-before-seen limited edition Minecraft and Portal Con Tour Exclusives.

The ThinkGeek 2013 Con Tour Exclusives are:

• Gold Pickaxe and Sword from Minecraft – A follow up to the Minecraft Foam Sword and Foam Pickaxe, two of ThinkGeek's most popular items, the Gold version has shiny EVA foam and all the con bling you'll need. Retail will be $25 for each.
• Starfield Portal 2 Turret with Sound – Oh, there you are. This special edition variant on ThinkGeek's Portal 2 Turret LED Flashlight is bound to be a sought-after collector's item. This can be yours for $10.