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March 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN STATUE BY RAFAEL GRAMPA

DESIGNED BY RAFAEL GRAMPA

SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

The best-selling line of statues continues with an amazing rendition of the Dark Knight sculpted in the unique style of Brazilian artist Rafael Grampa.

Statue measures 7.2" high x 11." wide x 4.2" deep.
$79.95 US
On Sale July 2013
*Allocations May Occur

March 2013 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL BY RAGS MORALES STATUE

Sculpted by Mat Brouillard

From the pages of ACTION COMICS is a stunning statue designed by superstar artist Rags Morales that captures The Man of Steel's look from his earliest appearance in DC Comics - The New 52! No Fortress of Solitude is complete without one!

Statue measures 6.5" high x 5" wide x 3.75" deep.
$79.95 US
On Sale August 2013
*Allocations May Occur

March 2013 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL BY JIM LEE STATUE

Sculpted by Jack Mathews

The Man of Steel bursts out of the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE ready for battle in this intricately sculpted statue designed by comics superstar Jim Lee, the artist of the upcoming SUPERMAN UNCHAINED written by Scott Snyder.

Statue measures 6.5" high x 6.25" wide x 4.4" deep.
$79.95 US
On Sale July 2013
*Allocations May Occur

March 2013 - DC Collectibles - VERTIGO: THE SANDMAN & DEATH BOOKENDS (SECOND EDITION)

Sculpted by Mike Locasio

Bookend your collection with New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman's Sandman and Death of the Endless! Based on Eisner Award-winning artist Mark Buckingham's drawings of these unforgettable characters, this spectacular second edition of bookends, featuring a new paint deco, will put the finishing touch on your Sandman library and Absolute editions.

Measures Approximately 8.5" high
$199.95 US
On Sale August 2013
*Allocations May Occur

March 2013 - DC Collectibles - 1:1 SCALE YELLOW LANTERN POWER BATTERY AND RING PROP REPLICA

The Oath of the Yellow Lanterns!
IN BLACKEST DAY, IN BRIGHTEST NIGHT,
BEWARE YOUR FEARS MADE INTO LIGHT
LET THOSE WHO TRY TO STOP WHAT'S RIGHT,
BURN LIKE HIS POWER... SINESTRO'S MIGHT!

Join the corps and spread fear across the galaxy with your very own Yellow Lantern power battery and ring!

The second in an all-new line of power batteries, featuring a brand new finish, this Yellow Lantern power battery lights up when activated by its ring!

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

What is CustomCon, you ask? CustomCon is a special semi-annual presentation of new custom toy creations by customizers around the globe. More than a decade in the running, it's still going strong. Inspired by the presentations of new product by legitimate manufacturers at Toy Fair and other trade shows, CustomCon is a "fake" convention, whereby customizers present their latest creations and recipes as if unveiling a new line of real toys to retailers. It's always a lot of fun, for both the viewers and the participants.

If this is your first exposure to a CustomCon, click here to see what's been offered over the past 33 CustomCons.

EVENT DATES: CustomCon 34 will run from April 22 to 26, 2013.

ENTRY DEADLINE: The deadline will be Monday, April 1, 2013. (Seriously. Not an April Fool's joke.) No entries will be accepted after this date.

March 9, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

We've received initial information on the Transformers GO! Line (Japanese release of Beast Hunters) - We can confirm that the first 3 figures do have some sort of combining function, but no details and no images are ready at this time.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3150&category=9338

March 9, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here are some new preorders:

Real Masterpiece 1/6 Michael Jordan - Series 01 - I'm Back #45 - LE3000 - Order by March 12th to ensure availability - $399.99
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MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy / Optimus Prime with Trailer & Pilot - Final Stock
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Iron Man 3 Busts - Hot Toys
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Dr Wu - new TF Accessories
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2810&company=1286

Emilio Garcia x outsmART originals x Toy Art Gallery: Skull Brain

March 2013 - Toy Art Gallery is proud to present "ARThropod Brain" by Tokyoplastic and Emilio Garcia, new work inspired by electron microscope images, macro photography and the often mind boggling weirdness of the insect world.

ARThropod Brain is a synthesis between the design of Tokyoplastic and the central motif of Emilio Garcia's work; the brain. The future and past collide with multicolored brain bugs in candy flip paint that hark back to the early days of collection and categorization of weird and wonderful bugs, brains and strange critters.

The ARThropod Brain show features specially-made 3D-printed framed and mounted "Arthropod Brain Bugs" in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as an assortment of 2D work. In addition, Emilio will be debuting his porcelain Skull Brain, produced by K.Olin Tribu, which will be offered for sale for the first time at the show.

Boy Scouts of America Introduces Game Design Merit Badge

Merit badge challenges Scouts to create fun activities for family and friends

DALLAS, March 7, 2013 -- Games are an important element in every culture around the globe. Simple games give structure to children's playtime and help enforce basic social skills like courtesy, sharing, and taking turns, and more intricate games can help children hone their logic, strategy, and even mathematics skills. Through Game Design, its newest merit badge, the Boy Scouts of America is opening the door for Scouts to put their creativity to the test. BSA representatives will introduce the new title at the SXSW Gaming Expo in Austin, Texas - a three-day event that provides gamers and game designers alike an opportunity to interact and learn from one another.