July 19, 2012 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.
- Midsummer Drowning Checkup: 90 Child Drownings Nationwide since Memorial Day
- Children's Beach Chairs Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Laceration Hazard
- Trampolines Recalled by Panline USA Due to Fall Hazard
- Battat Inc. Agrees to $400,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Children's Magnetic Toy Sets
Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-07-19 16:53
July 19, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
Hi - Hasbro has just announced the latest 3.75" Marvel Wave
Wave 2 contains 5 new figures
She-Hulk
Punisher - new deco
Shattered Dimension Spider-Man (may be White/Black or Bag-Man at random)
Kang
Scarlet Witch
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=3.75+marvel+2012+s...
We have the case available at $114.99, Sets and Singles also available
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Hi - We wanted to let you know about a great new item we have just listed. This 22" Lou Ferrigno Maquette is autographed by Mr. Ferrigno himself and is exclusive to BBTS in the USA!
Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-07-19 16:34July 18, 2012 - Hasbro has sent along press images of their Marvel action figures unveiled at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International - we've posted all 17 of them in a gallery for your enjoyment.
Hasbro has also uploaded a few videos from Comic-Con to their http://www.accesshasbro.com/ web site.
Here's a Jean Grey action figure from the second wave of 2013 Marvel Legends:
July 18, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
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We've just reduced prices by 10% to 30% on over 4,000 older products! Over 2500 items had prices cut by 20% or more. There is a huge variety of items, check out the individual menus, organized by discount level, or you can view some of the featured items listings directly below.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10142
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HOT TOYS - DARK KNIGHT RISES - BANE 1/6
The Bane Sixth Scale Collectible Figure is highly detailed, specially crafted based on the image of Tom Hardy as Bane, highlighting the movie-accurate head sculpt with mask, detailed costume and accessories. Preorders Available at $179.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10406&mode=re...
ComiCONN Returns to Connecticut to Let Comic and Sci-fi Fans Soar to New Heights
TRUMBULL, Conn., July 17, 2012 -- With "The Avengers," "Spider-Man" and "The Dark Knight Rises" raking up huge box offices, "The Walking Dead" and "The Big Bang Theory" drawing millions of viewers – the comic book culture is more popular than ever! However, New England fans needn't go to San Diego or New York to celebrate their geekdom – they can be part of the action - right here in Connecticut, when ComiCONN returns for its 3rd annual show August 18th at the Marriott in Trumbull!
Submitted by News on Wed, 2012-07-18 16:56
July 18, 2012 - Order 66 has finally been given -- it's time to send in the clones! Diamond Select's newest Star Wars vinyl bust bank is the infamous clone trooper Commander Cody, who served under Obi-Wan Kenobi until his betrayal was ordered by Emperor Palpatine. Measuring around 8 inches tall, this detailed vinyl depiction of the character is shipping to comic shops and specialty stores this Wednesday from Diamond Comics Distributors. Not only is it a great-looking bust, it's also a bank, with a slot on the back for your loose change and secret Death Star plans. It goes great with our Clone Trooper and Darth Vader banks, and is an amazing addition to any Star Wars collection!
- Universal Monsters Legacy Series Box Set #1 - Previously a retailer exclusive, this set of black-and-white 7" versions of the Mummy, the Wolfman and the Creature from the Black Lagoon is now available everywhere!
Submitted by News on Wed, 2012-07-18 16:37July 18, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
Just listed!!
Bane - $179.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10406&mode=re...
Camo Tumbler - $439.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10405&mode=re...
July 17, 2012 - Hasbro has sent along press images of their new Star Wars toys unveiled at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International - we've posted all 55 of them in a gallery for your enjoyment.
Hasbro has also uploaded a few videos from Comic-Con to their http://www.accesshasbro.com/ web site.
Here's a Boba Fett action figure from a Target-exclusive multi-pack:
Matt from AwesomeToyBlog.com attended Comic-Con and has a gallery of presentation slides from Hasbro's Star Wars panel and another of the display cases from Hasbro's booth.
Submitted by News on Tue, 2012-07-17 18:38LEETUP, THE WORLD'S FIRST LIVE NERD CULTURE CARNIVAL, SET TO LAUNCH "AWESOMESAUCE. LIVE!" FALL TOUR
KEVIN PEREIRA PLAYS HOST TO A NIGHT OF GAMES, LIVE MUSIC, NERD-CRAFT, INTERWEB STARS, COSPLAY, EXCLUSIVE DEMOS, OLD-SCHOOL ARCADES, PRIZES, INTERACTIVE ZONES, PODCASTS, DRAGONS & MORE...
10-CITY TOUR KICKS OFF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 IN SEATTLE
TICKETS ON-SALE BEGINNING TODAY
Submitted by News on Tue, 2012-07-17 16:48Mattel Reports Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results and Declares Third Quarter Dividend
Second Quarter Highlights
Capital Deployment
