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Tough Toys
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 04-04-2002)
Toys are tough. I dont mean tough as in smash-em-with-a-hammer or strap-em-to-a-firecracker-filled-jeep tough. No, I mean toys are tough to write about. Comics? Easy. Theyve got writers, artists, characters, plots, history, you name it. Theres a past... ADV Toys Announces First Items (Tue 03-16-2004)
PLAY WITH THIS! ADV TOYS ANNOUNCES FIRST ITEM JONATHAN THE SEAL OF KALEIDO STAR AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE HOUSTON, March 16, 2004?ADV Toys, the new division of A.D. Vision Inc. that creates exclusive toys and collectible merchandise based upon the company...Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight Series 2
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 04-28-2008)
Indie Spotlight is a new action figure series from Shocker Toys presenting independent comic book characters in 6-7” super poseable figure form with a full size pack in comic (Series 1 debuted at Toy Fair 2008). Series 2 is set to consist of&nb... 
Top Ten Toys of 2000!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-31-2000)
Well, boys & girls, here it is, the last T.U. of the year A.D. 2000. To celebrate the true beginning of the new millennium, we`ll take a look at the Top Ten Toys of the past year. This list was compiled by a select group of a dozen toy collectors from aro... RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER & THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-23-2003)
...of Misfit Toys, where freak playthings await distribution via Santa Claus sleigh. Thats right although all the Misfit Toys were supposed to be found homes at the end of Rudolphs first adventure, apparently there are always new rejects coming off t... Toys Rock
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 04-01-2002)
...ing about toys. Action figures to be more specific. Rock stars have long been the subject of action figures from New Kids on the Block to Cher to even Menudo. But in recent years, toy companies (most notably McFarlane Toys) have kicked things up a notc... TRON Toys
by JEFF BOND (Wed 03-13-2002)
...e of Tron toys to coincide with the release of the film they focused on the two-wheeled vehicles. Tomy produced a pretty accurate reproduction of a yellow and a red Lightcycle from the film, with small clear plastic action figures of Flynn, Sark and tw... Toy Fair Update: Gladiator Toys! (Tue 02-13-2001)
Six-inch figures, possibly playsets and probably 12-inch toys from the Oscar-nominated Gladiator are in the works from N2 Toys for the fourth quarter this year.Heres more updates:The Tick live action series is the source of five N2 Toys action figures wi..."The Simpsons" Toys!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-09-2007)
Joblo.com got a look at the upcoming line of toys expected from McFarlane Toys which were developed for the new feature film, The Simpsons.You can view more images of the toys here.The line will include a 6-inch figure line and three boxed sets.6-inch fig... Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys
by Tim Janson (Tue 12-18-2007)
...ldquo;boy toys” came from Mego. The company was founded in 1954 and while they put out a variety of toys it was their figural toys for which they are best remembered.
Mego produced all sorts of figures from movie characters su... ADV Toys Announces New Cosplay Caps (Wed 10-06-2004)
HOUSTON, October 6, 2004 – Those crazed geniuses at ADV Toys are at it again, today announcing the ultimate accessory for the anime fan on the go: Cosplay CapsTM! With four exciting new pieces of headgear based on three of ADV Film’s hottes...Toys R Us, Part 2: Micronautica
by Tony Whitt (Sat 05-04-2002)
...e coolest toys around, mainly because of their interchangeability - parts from one toy could be attached to a completely different toy. Mego's Micronauts line was a licensed subset of the Japanese company Takara's Microman Zone line created in 1974, wh... Toys Gone Wild
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-20-2002)
...r in the "Toys & Games" section. Well, after some serious Power Point presentations, excellent economic models and a really, really lucky hand in poker, I finally managed to convince my gracious editor to give us our own "Toy" section! (No offense,... SLEEPY HOLLOW Action Figures
by Dan Cziraky (Sat 11-20-1999)
Tim Burton (the cutting-edge director of such twisted fantasy fare as BATMAN, BEETLEJUICE, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, ED WOOD, and MARS ATTACKS!) and Todd McFarlane (creator of the best-selling comic book SPAWN and founder of McFarlane Toys) now combine their u... GAME TOYS
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 03-25-2002)
...vie-based toys, which gave guys something else theyve always wanted: their very own Angelina Jolie to take home. But it wasnt just a hot video game babe that made it to the toy front. Uh, uh. Ms. Croft pretty much opened the door for other pixilated ... Toy Fair Revisited - McFarlane Toys
by Scott Collura (Thu 02-21-2002)
...d hottest toys which are due to be released this year. Its a toy fanatics dream come true!And its also a bit of a nightmare, with so much territory to cover in so little time, not to mention having to contend with rabid salesmen and sometimes stand-... Sideshow Toys Forsakes Mass Market
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-03-2001)
In a bold move that has taken collectors by surprise, Sideshow Toys (who has made everybody very happy with their Universal Monsters action figures) has decided to forsake the mass market and produce many of their toys exclusively as collectibles. `Most s... McFarlane toys around with CORPSE BRIDE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-20-2005)
McFarlane Toys has won the master toy license for Warner Bros. upcoming stop-motion, animated feature CORPSE BRIDE. As it did with the SHREK license, McFarlane Toys will create a wide assortment of products for the film including action figures, PVCs, plu... McFarlane Toys - Page 1 (Thu 02-21-2002)
The ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI'S DESTINY figures are based on the videogame sequel to the classic PS2 game.Yagyu Jubei and Gogandantes figuresClick here to check out page 2 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair ...McFarlane Toys - Page 2 (Thu 02-21-2002)
More ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI'S DESTINY figures: the villainous Oda Nobunaga and the young fighter Fuma KotaroSaiga Magoichi and resident female warrior, Oyu from OdaniClick here to check out page 3 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to ...McFarlane Toys - Page 4 (Thu 02-21-2002)
...McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.Toys in review
by Scott Collura (Mon 12-03-2001)
...McFarlane Toys, maintained the diversification of their line this year, expanding on former areas of success with new SPAWN and MOVIE MANIACS dolls, while also pursuing more mainstream appeal with a SHREK license. Most exciting, however, was a partners... McFarlane Toys - Page 7 (Thu 02-21-2002)
More NFL Football figuresAnd, for the first time, NBA Basketball figuresClick here to check out page 8 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.NECA to make "Halloween" Toys
by Karl Schneider (Sun 03-25-2007)
According to NECA's Myspace page, NECA has acquired the license to the upcoming Rob Zombie film, Halloween.The film is slated for an August 2007 release and the toys are expected around the same time.They write: "In addition I've been traveling quite... McFarlane Toys - Page 12 (Thu 02-21-2002)
...McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.Hasbro's 2007 Toys
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-12-2007)
ComingSoon was lucky enough to be given a sneak preview of Hasbro's upcoming toy releases for: Spider-Man 3, Transformers, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Ghost Rider movies, as well as new toys to commemorate Star Wars' 30th Anniversary and... Heroes Toys R Us Exclusive Figures
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 04-03-2008)
...oes fans, Toys "R" Us will be offering two exciting exclusive figures: Fire Rescue Claire (Hayden Panettiere) and Times Square Teleportation Hiro (Masi Oka). Fire-Rescue Claire features the Texas teenager in her iconic cheerleade... THE MATRIX ACTION FIGURE SET (WB Toys)
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)
The hit sci-fi film of Summer `99 seemed like a natural for action figures. Warner Bros. partnered with N2 Toys to make their own line of figures. These 6-inch scale figures are highly detailed, with lots of accessories. The likenesses range from very goo... Clive Barker Signing... His Toys
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 07-13-2001)
...McFarlane Toys. The line is comprised of six visually daring and disturbing figures, and include individual chapters of Six Destinies, that when combined create an exclusive Clive Barker novella, which explores the legacy, depth and origin of each TORT... McFarlane Toys to make Beowulf and Simpsons action figures
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-15-2007)
According to two press releases, McFarlane Toys has acquired the rights to make action figures for two upcoming motion pictures, Beowulf and The Simpsons Movie.The Beowulf lineup will include:Young BeowulfGrendelGrendel's Mother (Lizard manifestation)Drag... Toys R Us, Part 3: Yo Joe!
by Tony Whitt (Mon 05-06-2002)
...983.) The toys and the comic debuted almost simultaneously after the first commercial aired in 1982, and both flew off the shelves. The inevitable cartoon series would premiere with a five-part miniseries in the autumn of 1983. This would begin a succe... McFarlane Toys' Bram Stoker's Dracula
by News Editor (Mon 12-05-2005)
McFarlane Toys has released two images of their upcoming Bram Stoker's Dracula figures.They will be releasing a deluxe action figure two-pack early next year featuring two of Dracula's most terrifying forms the bat and the wolf. The figures are based on ... McFarlane Toys Announces DYNAMITE Figures
by News Editor (Sat 08-27-2005)
McFarlane Toys has announced the upcoming release of figures based on the hit film, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE. The figures will feature a voice chip that will allow fans of the film to not only own realistic representations of their favorite characters, but also ... ADV Toys Starts Up (Thu 03-11-2004)
The Right Stuf site is listing what looks to be the first pieces of merchandise coming from the ADV Toys lineup. A 5\" Jonathon the Seal toy and a 10.5\" Jonathan the Seal toy, both from Kaleido Star. No pictures or details yet of course. We\'ve been told...McFarlane Toys - Page 23 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Dark Raider and Skullsplitter from The Viking Age lineBerserker the TrollClick here to check out page 24 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 22 (Thu 02-21-2002)
The Spawn line returns to the Dark Ages with The Viking Age.Valkerie, Spawn the Bloodaxe with his steed Thunderhoof, and BluetoothClick here to check out page 23 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page...McFarlane Toys - Page 16 (Thu 02-21-2002)
McFarlane's Monsters line takes classic monster icons and offers up distinctly new takes on them.Frankenstein and Dracula (dig the McFarlane-esque cape on Drac!)Click here to check out page 17 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to r...McFarlane Toys - Page 18 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Brit heavy metal band Iron Maiden's mascot Eddie is the latest hard rock icon to get the McFarlane treatment.More of EddieClick here to check out page 19 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 19 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Expect more of KISS this year too, with the KISS Creatures of the Night line......and the KISS collectible statuettes.Click here to check out page 20 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 20 (Thu 02-21-2002)
...McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 15 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Jason up close - guess they still play hockey in the future!Can the TOOTH FAIRY film be as effective as this scary figure?Click here to check out page 16 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 21 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Warlord Kabur, Juggernaut and Captain DashaFront and center, Lord BlackthornClick here to check out page 22 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.When Video Games and Toys Collide
by ANDREW KARDON (Tue 07-23-2002)
...ideo game toys we'd give our left Nintendo-thumb for: HALOCombat evolved. That pretty much sums up this unbelievably amazing X-Box masterpiece of a game. With cool aliens, nifty weapons and a kick-ass cyborg as the lead good guy, this mega-hit of a gam... Wizard World Philadelphia Toys
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-05-2006)
The Wizard World convention took place in Philadelphia June 2nd to 4th. Tons of toys were shown, way to many to feature here. I am attaching my personal favorite (a Wolverine figure) and will link to where you can find pictures of the various toys below... Middlemen On Both Sides: A Retailer Perspective
by John Denning (Sat 10-14-2006)
...series of toys that is poorly made but widely advertised, and I'm certain that the distributors and manufacturers wonder about some things, too, though I've never been in their camp so I couldn't say. There are multiple layers to the toy industry, each... MOVIE MANIACS III from McFarlane Toys
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 10-22-2000)
C`mon, who can resist having the ugliest, most disgusting movie monsters in history sitting on their shelves. No, I`m not talking about the cast of A Chorus Line, but McFarlane Toys` MOVIE MANIACS series! Yep, after starting the first Movie Maniacs series... Toys R Us, Part 1: Greatest of the Spaceknights
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-01-2002)
... cheapest toys on the market. By the following year his price had dropped to about $10, but that was still a lot of spending money for the average kid in 1980. Parker Brothers planned a Dire Wraiths line, but the Rom toy sold so poorly that he was the ... New SIMPSONS Holiday Toys
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-22-2001)
Playmates Toys has announced additions to THE SIMPSONS interactive environment action figure sets in time to celebrate Halloween and Christmas, with the comning debuts of two new entries: The Treehouse of Horror Alien Spaceship and the Simpsons Family Chr... Plush Politics
by John Denning (Sat 09-30-2006)
...equences. Toys like action figures can act as idols, reinforcing political positions with how they are presented, the same way political cartoons use caricatures and metaphor to make a point. One political cartoon of Roosevelt in 1902 is even said to b... Hasbro Discontinues Several Pokemon Toys (Sun 06-25-2000)
Hasbro announced its first Pokemon Graduation Ceremony, meaning it`s discontinuing production of some of its original series two-inch and bean-filled plush Pokemon figures. Beginning immediately, Hasbro will no longer make 25 toys, including those based o...Toys R Us, Part 4: More Than Meets the Eye
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-08-2002)
...re of new toys and repaints of the originals. Marvel followed suit with the TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION 2 comic, which ran for twelve issues, even while the television series was repackaged and re-aired with annoying computer graphic overlays. Both ended ... Those '80s Toys
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-27-2002)
...ite about toys, not make them. TOY TIDBITS
The PUNISHER gets selective.
© 2002 Diamond Comics
Legomaniacs will be pleased to hear that not only will those crazy mask-wearing BIONICLE folk get their own DC Comics comic book this September, ... FUTURAMA Toys
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sat 10-13-2001)
... FUTURAMA toys. Die cast metal collectibles are the appeal of the "Official Futurama Metal Collectible" set which features four of the show's main characters (Bender, Fry, Leela and Professor Hubert Farnsworth). The likeness of the characters is strong... McFarlane Toys - Page 9 (Thu 02-21-2002)
More NHL HockeyPerhaps the most popular of McFarlane's toys, the Movie Maniacs are back for the fifth straight year, embracing both horror and action/cult film characters.Click here to check out page 10 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click...McFarlane Toys - Page 13 (Thu 02-21-2002)
...McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 14 (Thu 02-21-2002)
The Lord of Darkness in close-upAnd the T-800 EndoskeletonClick here to check out page 15 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 24 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Spawn: Alternate Realities features several unique variations on the popular character.She Spawn and Pirate SpawnClick here to check out page 25 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 3 (Thu 02-21-2002)
...McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 11 (Thu 02-21-2002)
From Ridley Scott's LEGEND, the Lord of DarknessDjinn from Wes Craven's WISHMASTERClick here to check out page 12 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 17 (Thu 02-21-2002)
...McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 10 (Thu 02-21-2002)
...McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 6 (Thu 02-21-2002)
The Big Unit himself, Randy Johnson, bane of all New Yorkers in last year's World SeriesMcFarlane continues their NFL Football line with series 3 and 4 this year.Click here to check out page 7 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to r...McFarlane Toys - Page 5 (Thu 02-21-2002)
A closer look at some MLB Baseball figuresRoberto Alomar, the New York Mets' new second baseman, in actionClick here to check out page 6 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 8 (Thu 02-21-2002)
That's Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the center.Not to be left out, NHL Hockey is also represented.Click here to check out page 9 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.More SIMPSONS toys on the way
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
... SIMPSONS toys, collectibles and gift products to hit retail shelves in years."What's more, celebrity voiced characters will be released in the Playmates figure line, which will include figures and voices based on guest spots. Danny DeVito (Homer's bro... McFarlane Toys - Page 25 (Thu 02-21-2002)
More Alternate Spawns: Alien Spawn, Spawn VII (deluxe box set with throne) and Wings of Redemption SpawnFinally, we finish up our tour of the McFarlane showroom with a close-up of the brooding Spawn VII.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.MARVEL LEGENDS Toys Details
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 09-10-2001)
Following its line of SPIDER-MAN CLASSICS, Toy Biz will launch a new line of action figures, MARVEL LEGENDS, this winter.Like the SPIDER-MAN CLASSICS, each figure in the MARVEL LEGENDS line will be six inches, highly articulated and accompanied by a displ... Bandai Debuts New Toys (Thu 02-15-2001)
Bandai plans Escaflowne toys including Hitome, Van and Escaflowne. This is just part of five new anime toy boxed sets, each including one 7-inch figure and two 4.5-inch figures based on characters from the series Escaflowne and others to be named. Bandai ...Toynami's Tiny Toys
by Andrew Kardon (Tue 07-16-2002)
... ROBOTECH toys as well as upcoming action figures on some awesome Hanna-Barbera properties like the HERCULOIDS, THUNDARR THE BARBARIAN, and DYNOMUTT and the BLUE FALCON. So clear off a few inches on your shelves, 'cause coming later this summer are the... MILE Sees Green, But TOYS Still Tops Box Office.
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 12-14-1999)
In a weekend that saw substantial drops for continuing films, two newcomers took second and third place, including THE GREEN MILE, adapted from Stephen King`s novel. The other newcomer, DUECE BIGELOW, MALE GIGILO landed in third--the only non-genre film t... MASTER ARTIST SERIES: FRAZETTA, SERIES 1 from Warner Bros. Toys
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)
This series of highly detailed figures, based on characters from several of renowned fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta`s popular paintings, is quite a boon to fantasy figure collectors. However, they aren`t `action figures` in the truest sense of the ter... ADV Toys Announces New Cosplay Caps (Wed 10-06-2004)
After being listed at a few retail sites last week, the press release regarding the cosplay caps has come out, complete with a picture of what the fashionable fan will be wearing in the near future.A box for all those wonderful toys (Thu 05-23-2002)
Pioneer has updated their site today with the first volume of Vandread: Second Stage. Arriving on 9/24, you can buy it with a sexy box to hold all 8 volumes (Vandread and Vandread: The Second Stage) for $34.98. For those of you who want to go against the ...TOYS Tops at Box Office (Mon 12-06-1999)
With no big newcomers in theatres, the Top Ten films remained relatively unchanged, although there was the usual post-holiday drop at the box office, with many films experience decays in excess of 50%. TOY STORY remained the #1 film with $28.3-million, d...HELLBOY II Toys: Series 1
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)
The soul of Mike Mignola's characters are alive and well in the first wave of the Hellboy II: The Golden Army action figures. The first 6 are all new, ultra articulated, 7 inch figures from Mezco. Each figure features their look from the film bu... TOYS Thrill Collectors in NYC
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-22-2007)
The Toy Licensing Show is happening right now in the Big Apple. If you've ever been to one, Maniac, you know they can be a lot of fun. All the big attractions for the Hollywood executives and the insiders in the toy industry are there to get together and ... More "Simpsons Movie" Toys
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)
Toy News International has released photos showing three more figures from McFarlane's Simpsons Movie toy line.The new images show:Presidential Politics: reunites Itchy and Scratchy in an out-of-this-world adventure.What Are You Looking At?: features Bart... Toy Showdown: Joe vs. Joe, Finale
by John Denning (Sat 09-02-2006)
A big part of winning in a battle of toys, providing they survive being manhandled by children (the most chaotic and destructive force on Earth), is what context they give to the child's imagination. The reason the vintage series G.I. Joe's nurse figure n... Mind Reading Toys
by News Editor (Tue 05-01-2007)
Though it's only a prototype now, in the future video game players might be playing games with their minds, literally and figuratively, via brain wave-reading technology. Special head gear could be worn with "a sensor that touches the user's forehead... The Future Is Vinyl
by JOHN DENNING (Sat 09-23-2006)
...derground toys into the limelight. Like Michael Lau's Gardenergala, Uglydolls started as personalized art shared among friends, in this case, more than friends. The first Uglydolls were doodles in letters from David Horvath to his girlfriend Sun-Min Ki... TOYS Worth $100-million at the Box Office
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 12-08-1999)
The Top 8 slots at the box office were all taken by fantasy, science fiction, and horror movies this weekend.With $27.8-million in its sophomore outing, TOY STORY 2 was definitely #1 at the box office. The weekend take put the film`s cume at $116.8-millio... The Grumpy Old Toy Collector Strikes Back!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-17-2001)
...s opening Toys `R` Us at midnight nearly a month before the film opens in theaters nonsense for us! We had twigs and cardboard and a spool of thread painted black for a `Darth Vader` figure, and we were happy, dancing fools! Of course, we drink a lot n... My Grandson Was A Robot!
by John Denning (Sat 09-09-2006)
...aking the toys influenced their style and quality, but as corporate America grew, the toy world started to look more and more like an oligarchy, where everyone was affiliated with everyone else. As an example, General Mills bought Kenner in 1967, which... Out of the Box #1
by John Denning (Thu 07-20-2006)
...o do with toys? If you look at the toy industry as it stands, some of the hottest lines are linked with comic and movie franchises. More than ever, toy series come with pre-constructed collectibility: variant figures, chase figures, McFarlane's short p... Size Matters
by John Denning (Sun 08-06-2006)
Our last couple of columns looked at the business of toys, from pre-fab collectables to the history of Marvel licensing. This latest column takes a look at how politics shapes our toys by changing the mold, literally.
Hombre de Accion
© Hasbro... Toys Breaks Thanksgiving Record (Mon 11-29-1999)
To no one`s surprise, the Disney-Pixar computer-anmated TOY STORY 2 was the big hit for the five-day Thanksgiving weekend. The #1 film at the box office earned nearly $81-million, breaking the previous Turkey day record held by Pixar`s A BUG`S LIFE.The re...Barbie See, Barbie Do
by John Denning (Sat 10-07-2006)
...for boys' toys is the violent context. No one is saying that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are teaching young boys to see pizza as an all-purpose diet, or giving them unrealistic body images involving three fingers, green skin, and a half-shell. Of ... HEROES Toys: Series 2 & 3
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-19-2008)
Series 1 of NBC’s “Heroes” 7 inch action figures are expected to be in specialty retail stores in June of this year. Having seen what I believe are the final versions of the figures, I have to say that I am more than impressed with ... X-Men Classic Toys
by Steve Johnson (Sun 01-14-2001)
...McFarlane Toys itself. The claws are not retractable, and can be badly bent if the package pinches them the wrong way, so look closely before you buy. However, McFarlane`s other claim to fame is the painting of its figures, which Toy Biz has not attemp... Toy Maniac: Last Look at the SDCC Toys
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 08-14-2008)
The dust has now settled on the San Diego Comic Con. Prices have already begun to rise on eBay for a lot of the exclusives. Cobra Commander in the Blue Suit is already going through the roof. There was almost too much to look on the showroom floor at the ... DVD Toys (Fri 02-15-2002)
According to a piece on Animenation, Toycom is looking to import three Appleseed figures this summer from Japan, and each of the figures will contain a 3-4 minute DVD that will have scenes containing that character. They also mention that they're bringing..."Star Wars" Toys Heading to Stores in Full Force
by News Editor (Sat 04-02-2005)
Hasbro Inc. and other toy makers are preparing to launch the much-anticipated products linked to the next -- and final -- chapter in the "Star Wars" movie franchise.Merchandise will include everything from "a Darth Vader voice-changing helmet, board games... Spider-Man Classic Toys, Wave 2 (Thu 12-07-2000)
Comic Continuum reports that Toy Biz has announced plans to release a second series of Spider-Man Classic action figures this spring, around March. The figure list for the second series this time around includes Classic Spider-Man, Battle Ravaged Spider-M...Some Stand-Up Figures
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-23-2002)
...ith their toys before they finish production. Do they just take a quick look to make sure all the fingers and toes are in place? Or do they literally try standing them up, putting them in different poses, and even attempting to make them fall down? Wha... The Force is Weak in Finding Certain Figures
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-30-2002)
...E CLONES) toys from Hasbro. Maybe it was the letdown from PHANTOM MENACE, or the super-high I was on from SPIDER-MAN. Either way, my life did not become a universe of Lucasness. But then this past weekend after driving all over Jersey (dont get me sta... Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-15-2007)
...e only DC toys offered to fans (including this collector) from 1984-1986. The toy line is either praised for its work, or over looked for its strong appeal to children. Whatever your opinion was on the line, this is a look back at the action figure ... I'll Trade Ya
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 08-01-2002)
Relaunches seem all the rage these days. From G.I. JOE to MICRONAUTS to that old master of the universe himself HE-MAN. So the Four Horsemen (former McFarlane Toys sculptors) gave He-Man a huge facelift for Mattel. That totally rocks. But it got me to thi... A.I.s Last All Summer Long
by James T. Voelpel (Tue 07-17-2001)
...AR, SUPER-TOYS LAST ALL SUMMER LONG. Kubrick purchased the story in the early 1970s and always kept it in the back of his mind, waiting for moviemaking technology to get where he needed it to be. It was said that he actually had a robot child prototype... A Short Introduction
by Mathew McKee (Mon 03-19-2007)
Hello! and welcome to the ramblings of a toy department employee. My name is Matt McKee and I will be your guide through wide world of toys. I work at a comic book store as the lowest man on the totem pole in the toy department. This mea... STAR WARS, Nothin' But STAR WARS!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-03-2000)
STAR WARS: POWER OF THE JEDI -- Collections 1&2 (Hasbro) Let's start this look at Star Wars toys with Hasbro's latest Star Wars 3-3/4-inch figures in sets and in sealed cases. Set 1 features six figures, primarily from Episode I. These figures are grouped... Clash of the Titans: Kraken
by John Denning (Tue 10-17-2006)
Gentle Giant Studios' 3D scanning work for a variety of films and animation translate perfectly into the world of designer toys. Their early involvement with films allows them to utilize scanning done for a film's production to create toys, busts, and sta... Bandai America and Bandai Entertainment Features New Toy and Anime Properties at Comic-Con International (Mon 07-14-2003)
...ed by the toys is set to debut in September 2003 on Cartoon Network (see the panel schedule following for a screening of the premiere episode), with an anticipated release on DVD home video 1st Quarter 2004. Witch Hunter Robin A runaway hit in Japa...Office Space
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-16-2002)
So I just started a new job. No, contrary to public opinion, writing about toys is not a million-dollar career. In order to support the evil, toy-addicting life we lead, many of us need to actually take on... gasp... yes, work.Now, what I actually do is u... Stan Winston Readies First Toy Line
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-18-2001)
Stan Winstons Oscar-winningt makeup effects studio has contributed creatures and characters to two of this years most highly anticipated films, JURASSIC PARK III and A.I. Toys is for me huge. But thats not what he is most excited about at the moment. He... ADV Films Makes Announcements at Sakura CON (Wed 04-28-2004)
.... ADV Toys Sneak Previews Items ADV Toys, the new division of A.D. Vision Inc. that creates exclusive toys and collectible merchandise based upon the company's extensive film, manga (graphic novel) and original content holdings, today announced a ...TOY STORY 2: The Little Movie That Could
by Mike Lyons (Wed 11-24-1999)
... hoarding toys, have somewhat skewed the whole idea of childhood playthings. `One thing that came up during production was the fact that when we were growing up, none of us knew that there was any value to our toys,` says the film`s producer, Karen ... TOY STORY 2: The Career of John Lasseter
by Mike Lyons (Fri 11-26-1999)
It`s fitting that John Lasseter is the creator of both TOY STORY 1 and 2. After all, it`s not everyone who treats toys with such Holy Grail protectiveness. `My office is just wall-to-wall shelves of all different types of toys,` says Lasseter. `I have fiv... "Mario Vs Donkey Kong 2"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 12-22-2006)
...espective toys, originally meant just for a celebration of their success, but happiness would be ripped from the world. When Pauline chose the Mario character over the Donkey Kong one, the little banana in the monkey's head snapped in two causing h... The (Super) Power 100
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Tue 08-05-2003)
...nd Select Toys. Peter ChungPower Rank: 56Last Year's Rank: Secret Identity: Anime Designer/DirectorSuperpower: Ability to illustrate elongated human bodies that look simultaneously grotesque and cool.Current Adventure: Animation fans have loved Ch... THE SIMPSONS "Treehouse of Horror 2" and "Christmas" Playsets
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 11-06-2001)
Just like THE SIMPSONS' annual "Treehouse of Horror" animated specials, Playmates looks like they're employing a similar tact with the "Treehouse of Horror" playsets which are exclusive to Toys "R" Us at this time of the year. Last year, they released the... THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES: Gotham City Enforcement Team
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 07-10-2001)
Hasbro has finally heeded the pleas of Batman fans, producing the first ever Commissioner Gordon figure based on THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES. (Of course, fans have only been asking for this figure ever since BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES-inspired toys first d... LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER 6-Inch & 12-Inch Action Figures (Playmates)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-24-2001)
...ded up as Toys 'R' Us exclusives. The final pair of 6-inchers were only sold overseas, as stores were prepping for the movie figures. Although the level of detailing on these figures were limited, in keeping with the video game nature of the character ... New ATTACK OF THE CLONES Legos
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 01-29-2002)
Alright, maybe the sub-head for this piece is a bit overblown, but the official STAR WARS website has new pictures of toys up, this one for the Lego version of Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter.What's more, the sight has links to other new images of comin... Let's Get Small, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 06-03-2002)
...icronauts toys. Back in the day, the charm of these toys lay in their infinite (well, maybe not quite infinite, but work with me here) interchangeability, and now it's time for a new generation of jaded toy buyers to discover what it's like to play wit... The Ties That Bind
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 08-08-2002)
I've got a complaint. So what else is new, right? But first things first: if you don't open your toys up and just keep them in their packaging, stop reading right now. This doesn't concern you. Save your energy and scroll down to the read the latest news.... Secrets of SAILOR MOON Revealed.
by L. Jagi Lamplighter (Tue 08-22-2000)
...f the new toys in time,` Mr. Ikuhara explained. `So they wanted a filler story with the old toys while they finished manufacturing the new toys. There was another reason as well,` he added sheepishly `but I have forgotten it.` According to Mr. Ikuhara... Souls Man
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 07-03-2002)
Last year, two of the most macabre creative minds in genre entertainment joined forces to present an original line of collectible monster figures, CLIVE BARKER'S TORTURED SOULS. Following the success of that first release, Todd McFarlane (of McFarlane Toy... 12" SPIDER-MAN COLLECTOR SERIES: SPIDER-MAN
by JEFF BOND (Sat 06-22-2002)
I don't make toys for a living, but even I can tell you that it's pretty damned hard to make an action figure in a little sewn polyester costume look like a superhero in a skintight supersuit. This has been a given ever since Mego launched a line of 8" su... JEDI STARFIGHTER
by JEFF BOND (Sat 05-18-2002)
...t vehicle toys released from ATTACK OF THE CLONES, its worth a look. Lucasfilm ratcheted down the merchandising assault for CLONES and its notable how their strategy on the CLONES toys emphasizes play value and proportion instead of shelf-clogging ov... ADV Films Announces Release of Megaman: Upon a Star, Hitting Shelves Today! (Tue 01-04-2005)
...including toys, action figures, collectibles, soundtracks and video games created for virtually every platform available. The evil mad scientist Dr. Wily has escaped from the video game world and it's up to Megaman to stop the fiendish scientist from...Toynami Acquires Bleach Master License (Tue 06-20-2006)
In good news for Bleach fans who want some new toys, ICv2 is reporting that Toynami - a very independent and fan friendly company - has gained the master license for the property. They have a number of items in development but in order to have toys out fo...Toy Maniac: Open the Exclusive Figure?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-03-2008)
...ake great toys for children. They are retro throwbacks to a simpler era and are more bar paraphernalia than anything else. Little Timmy can’t really put his baseball bobble head in a toy truck and have him deliver sand to his sand box. He could, ... Manga Burnout?
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-13-2007)
... books or toys can't always be depended upon as culture thermometers. A family could simply be moving, or a fed-up mother might decide to junk her kids' "comic collection," a sad practise that seems to carry over from generation to generation... ENTERPRISE TREK TEK SET
by JEFF BOND (Wed 09-25-2002)
When ENTERPRISE launched last year it was in the unique position of being the first STAR TREK series since the original 1966 show that didn't really have any merchandise to sell. For several years Playmates Toys had action figures, role playing accessorie... Machine Robo Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-20-2003)
...ed on the toys added a certain charm to it after the fact. Unfortunately, it doesn’t help make the viewing experience itself all that more pleasurable as Machine Robo falls squarely into that 80’s mold of “let’s cash in!” ... We All Deserve Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-01-2007)
...omic book toys are long gone, as DC Direct and Alex Ross are giving us all Justice.
Alex Ross
Perhaps the main reason why any comic book nerd would take a look at these figures is because of Alex Ross. His name is plastered all over the packaging,... Dragon Ball Z® Fans Celebrate the Return of Bandai America to the Hit Anime Series from FUNimation® Entertainment (Wed 10-31-2007)
...terns and toys.” The Dragon Ball franchise consists of three dynamic sagas, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT, and is one of the most successful anime properties of all time. The franchise was first created by Akira Toriyama as a...World Events Productions Relaunches Hot Selling Licensed Property "Voltron" For Worldwide Distribution (Mon 12-04-2006)
St. Louis, MO, December 4, 2006 - World Events Productions, the company that introduced the world the legendary Voltron: Defender of the Universe classic Anime TV show and licensed toys in the 1980s such as action figures, apparel and video games, is no...Bandai Goes "Amazon Unbox" (Mon 09-11-2006)
...oup sells toys, DVDs and game software in the North American market and will keep pursuing such synergy by coordinating digital video distribution and other marketing efforts and raising the overall awareness of its properties. In the U.S., Bandai Ent...THE MAGIC BOX - Wonderful Imax Short Subject
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
...of having toys and all the gadgets that, thank god, we can spoil the next generation. But we did have our fantasy. We had at home marriages that didn`t work anymore, because our fathers went as one man to the war and came back as another man. They didn... Taboo Charming Mother Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-21-2005)
What They SayAs she reaches her climax, Misako\'s son Kazuhiko opens the door and finds her with her toys. Misako tries everything to cover it up, but her son refuses and instead gives her a deal that she can\'t refuse: \"If you do as I say, I won\'t tell... Merchandising: The Search for More Money!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)
..., such as toys, video games, t-shirts, posters, and non-narrative art, like posters and pinup books.
Comic book fans love licensed stuff. Some collect toys, cards, and HeroClix with greater fervor than actual comics. Many people who wo... SCUD Exclusive at NY Comic Con
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-28-2008)
Comic-Con returns to New York April 18-20th and Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth# 962 with new product showcasing and bringing a show exclusive to the event.
Very pleased will be the fans of Rob Schrab’s Scud, Shocker Toys LLP will h... "McFarlane Dragons Series 5: Eternal Dragon"
by Mathew McKee (Thu 03-15-2007)
Todd McFarlane is known by toy collectors everywhere as the designer that revolutionized toys by setting a standard of detail and quality for smaller figures. When Todd first came onto the scene most figures smaller that 12” were not very deta... We Want You!
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-29-2007)
...Palisades toys went under, we were given a small taste of Adult Swim action figures. They gave us two packs, a mega Meatwad, and a few exclusives, but we want more! Imagine if the Adult Swim license could be fleshed out where toy lines were devoted... Online Auctions
by Oliver Chin (-)
...movies to toys) and certain items' popularity are seasonal, depending on the timing of new releases and TV exposure.
Publishing means Promotion
But as always, comics find it difficult to expand from its niche. For publishers who want to compete in th... Toycom Announces Transformable Escaflowne Figure (Mon 08-04-2003)
... Japanese toys and statues to the exploding North American market. In the action-figure category, Toycom offers popular lines based on such titles as Love Hina and Cowboy Bebop. In addition, Toycom offers a variety of cold-cast statues and other collec...Primeval Buffy
by News Editor (Mon 04-03-2006)
Select Toys has released an image of their upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure -- "Primeval" Buffy. The figure will be available exclusively from Diamond Select Toys' online and will go one sale in June."Primeval" Buffy marks the fourth and f... VIZ MEDIA BRINGS NARUTO NATION TO GEOFFREY S BIRTHDAY PARTY THIS WEEKEND AS PART OF TOY R US CELEBRATION AT 585 STORES NATIONWIDE (Fri 09-28-2007)
VIZ Media continues the momentum behind its NARUTO NATION campaign as it brings everyone's favorite ninja to 585 Toys "R" US stores nationwide this weekend (Sept 29/30) on behalf of Geoffrey's Birthday, which celebrates the toy retailer's famous giraffe m...Bandai Announces Gundam Seed (Tue 02-17-2004)
...ns of the toys. Gundam is a proven powerhouse, and will continue to be for many years to come.? Gundam Seed will air Saturday evenings on Cartoon Network beginning in April 2004. In addition, Bandai Entertainment has begun discussion with potential li...LOST action figures coming in November
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-04-2006)
Disney and McFarlane toys are planning to unveil a new line of action figures based on ABC's hit TV show LOST.The figures will be unveiled at the Toys "R" Us International Flagship store in New York on November 6.McFarlane Toys' Lost Series 1 figures will... New X-Men Minimates
by News Editor (Wed 04-05-2006)
Art Asylum and Diamond Select Toys announce the launch of the all-new X-Men MiniMates box set, which will include an original 9-minute CGI DVD mini-movie, X-Men Darktide (see trailer at www.artasylum.com/darktide), and four MiniMates action figures - Wol... A Sea of Troubles
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-20-2004)
.... DEMONIC TOYS. So if you're tired of your kids pestering you for more Christmas toys, show them this double feature and tell them their toys will kill them if they don't shut up.WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: THE SANTA CLAUSE (7 PM CST, ABC) There's a lit... BOBBLE BEASTS scare up the holidays
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-24-2003)
...ond love, toys. "I decided to become a manufacturer as well as a designer for a few reasons," Thomas explains. "I always wanted to start my own toy company, it was just a matter of how. I wanted to do this for two reasons. So I could release my own cha... SPAWN REBORN
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 07-17-2003)
Here we have an interesting variation on McFarlane Toys' never-ending SPAWN line. Billed as "Limited-edition redecorations of six of the most interesting and visually appealing Spawn action figures from the last several years," what the SPAWN REBORN line ... Birthday Princess!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-01-2005)
...more. (O) TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS (Passport) Xmas shorts. (O) THE TOYS THAT RESCUED CHRISTMAS (Passport) Xmas feature. (O) TSUKIHIME LUNAR LEGEND Complete Box Set (Geneon) A young ESPer is drawn into the world of a seductive vampire. (O) VEGGIE TALES: THE S... Vasquez 12-inch Fully Poseable Model Kit
by News Editor (Tue 02-07-2006)
Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys have released images of the Vasquez 12-inch Fully Poseable Model Kit based on the character from ALIENS. Hot Toys has produced fully-poseable model kits of these battle-hardened soldiers, each standing 12-inches tall, tr... STARGATE Exclusive at Wizard World
by News Editor (Fri 03-17-2006)
For fans attending this weekend's Wizard World Los Angeles convention, Diamond Select Toys is proud to announce an exclusive Stargate action figure will be available for purchase while supplies last. A Preproduction Colonel Jack O'Neill figure will mark ... ROCKY Action Figures
by News Editor (Mon 02-20-2006)
JAKKS Pacific recently announced that it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products to develop, manufacture and distribute a line of toys based on the entire ROCKY franchise, which includes ROCKY, ROCKY II, ROCKY III, ROCKY IV, ... John J. Rambo - Halo Version
by News Editor (Mon 02-13-2006)
In the second quarter of 2006, Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys will release the HALO Jumper Rambo figure. The Rambo figure features the muscular body developed by Hot Toys, which conceals all of the cleverly designed articulation. The HALO Jumper Rambo... He-Man Gets 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Scott Collura (Fri 10-11-2002)
...E line of toys (and animated series on the Cartoon Network) have generated no small amount of enthusiasm among He-Man fans. Kicking off the anniversary celebration is an event next Friday, October 18th, starting at 4pm, at the magnificent Toys "R" Us T... JAMES BOND ACTION FIGURES
by JEFF BOND (Thu 09-19-2002)
...t Century Toys) or nice head sculpts that are indifferently painted and stuck on top of beefy, He-Man-style bodies with stumpy arms (that would be Hasbro), Sideshow markets their toys to adult collectors and consequently works very hard to make their a... Card Board
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 03-28-2002)
...keep your toys eternally locked in plastic, never to breathe the sweet air of freedom? No. Not at all. When it comes to toys (and just about any collectible for that matter), there are pretty much two types of fans: those who buy figures to play with/s... In Defense of Plastic Cleavage
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-10-2000)
Recently, I was in Wal*Mart, checking out the empty pegs where toys for Christmas should be(!), when I happened to spy a few X-Men: The Movie action figures stuffed in amongst the dust-encrusted Titan A.E. and even dustier Max Steel figures. Lo and behold... In the Bag
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 10-03-2002)
...own as N2 Toys) will be putting a barrel-full of perfectly sculpted action figures based on Comedy Central's intelligent, highbrow drama SOUTH PARK. (Okay, so it's actually a super lowbrow, potty-mouth filled hysterical cartoon. But this way, maybe we'... Sizing up the Competition
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-13-2002)
When it comes to action figures, some lines just tower over others. Literally. If toy companies are sizing up the competition, theyre not just looking at sculpting details and articulation theyre also taking note of just how big the friggin toys are t... Sticky Situation
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 04-25-2002)
...hy Breaky Toys new line of MULLET HEADS action figures. What these 4-inch figures lack in action, they more than make up with in attitude and distinctive mullets. Wave 1 includes TERRY WOLF, RANDY LAUGHLIN, KELLY RADDITZ and SPEED FRY JR. Collect e... Pre-School Problems
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-02-2002)
...Now, when toys start getting involved in the bedroom, theres a real problem. (You know what I mean. Get yer mind outta the gutter, you pervs.) So if you see some guy at your local Toys R Us dressed up in a long overcoat with dark sunglasses by the pre... Transformers Identification and Price Guide
by Tim Janson (Thu 05-10-2007)
More than 20 years after they took America by storm, the Transformers Toy line seems to be stronger than ever, bolstered by a big-budget Hollywood movie, and toys that just keep coming. What better time for a brand new Transformers price and, far mor... DST and CBS Consumer Products Celeberate STAR TREK 40th anniversary
by News Editor (Fri 02-17-2006)
...nd Select Toys and CBS Consumer Products have announced plans with several specially-designed action figures and collectibles. The actual anniversary of the first STAR TREK broadcast will occur on September 8th, 2006 - a date which will be greeted with... MOVIE MANIACS 6
by Scott Collura (Thu 06-26-2003)
...r extent, toys, in order to get their Alien/Predator match-ups.Last year, McFarlane Toys brought us one step closer to realizing this concept with their Movie Maniacs box set, a nicely realized pair of oversized action figures depicting the toothy Alie... ANAKIN'S SPEEDER and ZAM'S SPEEDER
by JEFF BOND (Sat 06-01-2002)
Probably the most play-friendly vehicles yet released from ATTACK OF THE CLONES, the two flying speeder cars seen in the films early chase scene on Coruscant look like brightly colored toys even in the film. In the movie the two vehicles come into play a... Paradise Found
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-06-2002)
...taste for toys. They definitely dont understand it, but at least they accept it. So way down the road when Im celebrating my 90th birthday, am I gonna be psyched to open a box filled with mint figures of Toy Bizs MARVEL LEGENDS characters? Hell yeah... VIZ MEDIA NAMES BANDAI AMERICA AS KEY TOY LICENSEE FOR BLUE DRAGON™ ANIME SERIES (Tue 06-19-2007)
...e line of toys and products to support BLUE DRAGON," states Shodo Omatsu, President & COO, Bandai America Incorporated. "This property extends the most exciting attributes of video gaming and anime and represents a wide range of possibilities for the d...Play Time
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-25-2002)
Well, I did it. I finally took a trek down to good ol' Manhattan with a buddy of mine this weekend and stopped in on the toy mecca known as the Times Square Toys R Us. And boy was I impressed. Okay, so apparently it doesn't take much to impress me. After ... Something for Nothing
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-09-2002)
...Y? Cmon, toys are much more mainstreamable (for lack of a real word) than comics. Theres no kid alive who doesnt like a toy. So if toy companies really wanted to sink their teeth into new suckerser, customers, they should start giving out some of t... Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within action-figure info
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-05-2001)
Square Electronic Arts announced its line of FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN action figures today.Palisades Marketing will launch the 12" action figures along with the debut of the new movie. Available at Toys "R" Us and other specialty dealers, th... McFarlane to Bring WERE-RABBIT Figures to Shelves
by News Editor (Tue 07-12-2005)
McFarlane Toys has announced they will launch a line of toys this fall to coincide with the release of WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSEOF THE WERE-RABBIT. Additional product line will hit retail shelves in 2006. The film centers on two enterprising chums (Wall... A Model Kit
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 09-05-2002)
Rainy days rule. I finally got around to opening up my Toys R Us-exclusive DRAGONBALL Z model kit.This set includes four make-your-own figures. Apparently, these things are pretty much the norm over in Japan, but us lazy Americans are used to having our t... Hero Worship
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 12-12-2002)
...MCFARLANE TOYS has officially announced that it will not be attending next year's annual International Toy Fair, held every February in New York City. The company is in the process of moving to some bigger digs, so they feel they can handle the PR port... TOKYOPOP Awards Hasbro Master Toy License for Rave Master (Tue 01-13-2004)
...The first toys are expected to hit store shelves in the fall of 2004. Hasbro and TOKYOPOP plan a multi-tiered rollout over the ensuing months that encapsulates elements of the series' dynamic plotline as it builds. Three heroes. Two quests. One desti...Bandai Entertainment Celebrates Independence Day With A Series of Launches and Events During Anime Expo 2003 (Tue 06-03-2003)
...and other toys in the Superior Defender product line. Superior Defender is the next BIG thing in robots. An intergalactic adventure of incredible proportions, a new 3-D animation TV show is set to debut in Fall 2003 on Cartoon Network and will feature ...Legends Live On or Die Trying
by John Denning (Thu 07-27-2006)
...covery of toys upon receiving a Millenium Falcon for Christmas in 1985. Luckily for those of us who are historically deficient, we can mark the origin of action figures as recently as 1964 when Hasbro coined the phrase. It was only a few years later th... Toy Fair Finale
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 02-24-2008)
...lone Wars toys.
I’m not trying to take anything away from these great all-encompassing Hasbro lines. After a while you start getting tired of seeing what movie tie-in Hasbro is going to attach their Nerf hand guns to. Sure there ... SUPERMAN LIVES, Part 2: Writer Kevin Smith
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-12-2000)
... how many toys we can sell. That was real soul-killing, man. Sell all the toys you want, but tell a good story in the process. Tell a good story, and you may sell more. And the fact of the matter is, even if the movies doesnt do well, like in the cas... Stocking Stuffers for Your Favorite Fanatic
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 12-21-1999)
...e initial toys were not huge sellers, but they eventually disappeared from the shelves, becoming highly sought-after collectibles. Now, a whole new set of toys is available. There are numerous figures and toys of different sizes, almost all of them won... Any Way I Want It Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 12-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kei MatsuzawaTranslated by:Ex-S WooAdapted by:What They SayCollects 10 beautifully illustrated short stories. Twin System - One twin sister teaches the other how to use exotic sex toys. Fallen Lady - A noble girl whose family... Diamond Select Dials Up STARGATE SG-1 and STARGATE: ATLANTIS License
by News Editor (Sat 10-15-2005)
Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles, LLC and MGM have announced a new license agreement for action figures based on the popular and long-lived Sci-Fi Channel series, Stargate SG-1 and its popular spin-off, Stargate: Atlantis. "The Stargate universe is a ... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
...I had the toys, so the comics were very relatable. I already knew the characters and backgrounds, so getting into the stories was a lot easier. I was also eager to read these, because I liked the characters so much thanks to all the other merchandising...