January 13, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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TRANSFORMERS MP-20 MASTERPIECE WHEELJACK UPDATE
We have received a new picture of Masterpiece Wheeljack in both robot and vehicle modes. He is indeed an update of the original vehicle mode, and we have him listed at $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11727&mode=re...
PROMETHEUS - GUMBALL
This police car transforms into a robot and also into a leg for the combiner Prometheus. He comes with a foot attachment as well as two laser cannons and an attachment piece so that he can use the cannons in vehicle mode as well. He is priced at $99.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10041&mode=re...
ARES - PHLOGEUS
Ares' next component Phlogeus changes from robot to a saber-toothed tiger and will also be a limb for the gestalt. He includes a tail/whip and a pick ax, and is listed at $99.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFCT10002&mode=r...
MS-03 RADIO
Another new third party figure is up for pre-order. This one changes from robot to a futuristic boombox and should stand about 7" tall. We have this figure listed at $109.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10042&mode=re...
12" HAN SOLO - HOTH
Han Solo is all dressed up in his Hoth outfit in this figure, which includes a brown parka, macrobinoculars, blaster pistol, portable scanner and more. This figure is listed at $199.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11267&mode=re...
THE WALKING DEAD COMICS SERIES 03 - SET, SINGLES
The new assortment of Walking Dead Comic figures includes Rick Grimes, Andrea, Dwight and a Punk Rock Zombie. Each figure is available individually at $14.99, or you can opt for the Set of 4 at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14874
STAR TREK PLAY ARTS KAI KIRK, SPOCK
Kirk and Spock from the J.J. Abrams film series are the subjects of the first wave of Star Trek Play Arts Kai. Each comes with accessories like a phaser and communicator, and each is listed at $89.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Star%20Trek%20Play...
BATMAN (1989) COWL PROP REPLICA
Hollywood Collectibles is producing a lifesize reproduction of the original cowl worn by Michael Keaton. It is limited to 500 pieces worldwide with only 100 pieces for the U.S. market and stands 20" tall on its Batman-themed display base. We have this collectible listed at $649.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HCO10153&mode=re...
AVENGERS INFINITE 2014 SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
The first offshoot of the Marvel Universe 3.75" figure line is named Avengers Infinite. The first Case assortment includes three of Heroic Age Iron Man, two each of Captain America, Platinum Grim Reaper, Platinum Hulk and Platinum Hyperion, and one of Platinum Wasp (note that we currently have no information on what the Platinum nomenclature implies); this Case is listed at $114.99. You can also opt for a Set of 6, one each of all six figures, for $79.99, or for singles of all but the Wasp, priced at $9.99 - $12.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14846
THE EVIL DEAD 2 RETRO STYLE 8" FIGURE - ASH
Ash is dressed in his ripped shirt and ripped pants with leather harness in this new 8" figure. He has the chainsaw replacement for his right hand, and the boomstick in his left; we have this figure listed at $24.99, $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12439&mode=re...
S.H. FIGUARTS SAILOR VENUS
The latest Sailor in this series is Sailor Venus. She is dressed in a white and orange outfit with a blue bow and comes with interchangeable faces, bangs and hands. This figure is listed at $41.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15509&mode=re...
S.H. MONSTERARTS GIGAN
Gigan appears here in a form taken from his appearance in "Godzilla Final Wars" and includes chains, saws and other interchangeable accessories. He is listed at $89.99, $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15538&mode=re...
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2014 VOYAGER SERIES 02 REVISION 02 - CASE, SET
The new Case assortment of Generations Voyager figures includes two each of Rhinox and Whirl. You can get them as a Case of 4 at $89.99, or $45.99 for a Set of two, containing one of each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=TRANSFORMERS+GENER...
MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" 2014 SERIES 01 CASE
This assortment is a great way to catch up on any later figures that you may have missed. It includes one each Rhino, Mysterio, Thanos, Nova, Incredible Hulk (may arrive as grey or green), Colossus, Black Knight, and Alpha Flight (may arrive as either Northstar or Aurora), as well as two of Abomination (may arrive as two of Abomination, two of A-Bomb or one of each) and Cloak and Dagger (may arrive as two of Cloak, two of Dagger or one of each). This Case assortment is listed at $114.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23543&mode=re...
SOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-65 DAITARN 3 (RENEWAL COLOR)
This figure is being issued with bright metallic paints to match the anime color scheme. It is able to switch to Daifighter and Daitank as well as Mach Patrol and Mach Attacker, and comes with a number of accessories and a new display stand. This figure is listed at $194.99, $25 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15534&mode=re...
NEW BANDAI ITEMS
In addition to Sailor Venus, Gigan and Daitarn 3 (mentioned above), we have a variety of new and reissued Bandai items to announce. Reissues include Robot Damashii/Spirits GM Sniper II and Gouf Custom (08th MS Team) as well as D-Arts Omegaman and more, while new items include Saint Cloth Myth EX Wyvern Radamanthys, Robot Damashii Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) and Unicron Gundam Full Armor, new Kamen Rider figures and more. Check out all of these new items at the link.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14860
STAR WARS VEHICLE COLLECTION 07 BOX OF 10
This box will contain 10 vehicles, with one or more each of the 1/350 scale AT-AT, the 1/350 scale Sandcrawler, the 1/350 scale Imperial Shuttle, the 1/350 scale Slave I (Jango Fett version), the 1/144 Scale B-Wing Fighter and a secret sixth vehicle. This Box of 10 is listed at $74.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FTY10020&mode=re...
NEW HOT WHEELS - 1:50, 1:43, 1:24, 1:18 - ELITE, HERITAGE, CULT CLASSIC
We have just listed a number of new Hot Wheels releases from "Back to the Future", the A-Team, Batman, James Bond, "The Fast and the Furious", Ghostbusters and Knight Rider. These various vehicles include releases in the 1:50, 1:43, 1:24 and 1:18 scales, from the 1:50 A-Team Van at $9.99 to the 1:18 Elite Special Edition Time Machine at $339.99. Whatever your scale or interest, this batch probably has something for you - be sure to check out all of the vehicles at the link for more information.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14825
TIGER & BUNNY S.H. FIGUARTS DRAGON KID PRICE UPDATE
Thanks to a domestic release, we are now able to drop the price on Dragon Kid from $94.99 to $43.99. Keep your collection complete with this spunky young lady warrior.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN15530&mode=re...
GAME OF THRONES MYSTERY MINIS
Funko has announced a new license for their Mystery Minis figures. The Game of Thrones Series 01 assortment appears to include King Joffrey, Jon Snow, a White Walker, Arya, dragons and wolves and more. We have them listed as a Case of 24 random figures for $134.99, or as random singles at $7.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Game+of+Thrones+Vi...
SCOPEDOG TURBO CUSTOM D-STYLE PLASTIC MODEL KIT
Kotobukiya continues its line of super deformed robot figure kits with the Scopedog from Votoms. It includes an opening helmet with driver within and is listed at $34.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT11193&mode=re...
CAPCOM FIGURE BUILDER CREATOR'S MODEL TIGREX
This fearsome monster from the Monster Hunter series measures about 8" x 9" x 7.5" and is sculpted crawling over a rocky base. It is listed at $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=CAP10083&mode=re...
THE WALKING DEAD MINI WACKY WOBBLER SET
This quartet includes Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne and the RV Walker. Each stands 3" tall, and the Set is priced at $22.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FNK11690&mode=re...
FACTORY ENTERTAINMENT PREMIUM MOTION STATUES
This line (originally called Shakems) combines the motion of a bobblehead with the detail of a polystone statue, with sound added where it fits. The new wave of these pieces includes Slimer from "Ghostbusters" at $29.99, and the DeLorean Time Machine from "Back to the Future", the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from "Ghostbusters", Bruce the Shark from "Jaws", a Raptor Hatchling from "Jurassic Park", and the Black Knight and the Lumberjack from Monty Python, with each listed at $34.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Premium%20Motion%2...
VERY COOL 1/6 SCALE FEMALE BODIES
These new female figures come in three different skin shades with either medium or Large busts. They come with a variety of hands and feet, and are priced at $26.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3266&category=9883
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES ART PRINTS - SET 18
This new set of 4 prints includes the following episodes: The Enemy Within, The Galileo Seven, The Apple and Wolf in the Fold. We have the set listed at $34.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=QMX10134&mode=re...
NEW BIOWORLD ITEMS
Another dozen new items have been listed for pre-order. They include DC flashlight keychains, Star Wars Bi-Fold wallets and Adventure Time backpacks and more.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Bioworld
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NEW ARRIVALS
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MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN COLLECTIBLE FIGURE
This figure is dressed in the new version of the suit from the recent movie, and comes with an alternate Andrew Garfield head sculpt. It also includes alternate hands, cobweb strands and a display stand, and is listed at $189.99, $15 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10399&mode=re...
BATMAN 1966 ADAM WEST 1/4 SCALE FIGURE
This 18" figure pays homage to the Batman from the 1960'2 TV show that many of us hold with such nostalgia. It wears his blue and gray costume and comes with alternate hands, a utility belt and more, and is listed at $84.99, $15 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12110&mode=re...
BATMAN 1989 MICHAEL KEATON 1/4 SCALE FIGURE
This version of Batman brought many fans back to the fold with the movie with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. The figure wears the black outfit of this darker knight, and comes with a grapple gun, alternate hands, a batarang and more. This figure is also listed at $84.99, $15 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12111&mode=re...
1/4 SCALE PREMIUM FORMAT CHEWBACCA
This statue shows Chewie with his bowcaster in hand, and also comes with a simulated leather satchel. He stands 23" tall and is priced at $384.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11197&mode=re...
DARTH MALGUS 12" FIGURE
This figure from The Old Republic bears a resemblance to later Sith lords like Darth Vader with his ominous black outfit and scarred face. He comes with a removable respirator Mask, lightsabers, alternate hands and more, and is listed at $184.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11202&mode=re...
REAL ACTION HEROES (RAH) TIE FIGHTER PILOT (BLACK 3 BACKSTABBER)
This figure features a full cloth outfit over the RAH 301KAI body, with breathing apparatus attached to the helmet. We have it priced at $189.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10808&mode=re...
BATMAN MULTIVERSE 4" FIGURES
Mattel has also released a number of new Batman figures. This line will pull inspiration from a variety of sources - tv, movies, comics and more - with this wave coming from the Arkham Origins and Arkham City video games. Arkham Origins gives us Bane and Deadshot, while Arkham City offers Azrael and the variant Armored Batman; each figure is listed at $9.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=75&company=23&category...
DR. WU WARHEADS - P19B, P19P
These shoulder cannons are meant to be used with a couple of recent Masterful releases. Each Set includes two launchers and six missiles, and each Set is listed at $14.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Dr.%20Wu%20Warhead
IRON FACTORY IF-EX01 UPGRADE KIT
This upgrade for a certain transforming T-Rex includes a chest plate and a double-barrelled blaster that can be separated into two guns. The set is listed at $22.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=IF10000&mode=retail
1:1 SCALE T-800: COMBAT VETERAN BUST
This piece was created in partnership between Sideshow Collectibles and Stan Winston Studios. It stands 13" tall and includes light-up eyes and a removable microchip. It is priced at $579.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11233&mode=re...
DC STARS NEW 52 16" WONDER WOMAN
This new Tonner doll comes dressed in her New 52 outfit and is limited to 300 pieces. It has a new Tyler head sculpt her gold lasso and a display stand. This doll is listed at $199.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TNR10352&mode=re...
VAMPIRELLA TOONED UP 10.5" STATUE
Electric Tiki and Sideshow Collectibles have released this cartoonized version of Vampirella with her friend Butchie the Bat. They stand atop a twisted stump with red eyes looking out from underneath, and this piece is priced at $159.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11205&mode=re...