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YouBuyNow.com Weekly Update
Article Number: AR00283
Toy News Category: Toy Retailer News
Source:
YouBuyNow.com
Date Posted: 3/28/2008
Posted By: Mechaworx
YouBuyNow.com News
This is a bigger update than normal since we missed last week. Why did we miss last week? My wife and I just had our second son last Monday, a St. Patricks day baby :) Now I have 3 of us I need to buy action figures for, that's not cheap. So, help us out, check out our update and buy some for yourself! We have also been doing our best to make regular updates to our Blog, check out our posts and make your comments at http://blog.youbuynow.com. While you are their, make sure you subscribe to our RSS feed to get instant daily updates on new items.
New Arrivals at YouBuynow.com
Afro Samurai Action Figures
The long awaited and long anticipated (by some of us anyway) Afro Samurai action figures have finally been released and are in-stock. These figures are based on the popular Afro Samurai Anime that aired on Spike TV starring Samuel L. Jackson. If you haven't seen it yet, we also have one copy of the DVD left. Check them out at Afro Samurai Action Figures.
Stargate Atlantis Series 2
The second series of the Stargate Atlantis action figures are in-stock and ready to ship, we received half of our shipment And are expecting the rest in the next two weeks. Check them out at Stargate Atlantis Action Figure.
Justice League of America
We have the second series of the Justice League of America action figures, these figures are based on the relatively new Justice League of America comic book series. The only good thing about them canceling a comic series and restarting it is new action figures! This series includes Amazo, Batman, Dr. Impossible, Hawkgirl and Black Lightning. Check them out at Stargate Atlantis Action Figure.
Star Trek TOS Communicator
From Diamond Select Toys, we have the Star Trek The Original Series Communicator. With sound effects and clips from the ground-breaking classic series, each of these Diamond Select Star Trek Communicators are limited collectibles featuring a pop-open design. Check them out at Star Trek TOS Communicator.
Aliens vs. Predator Series 2
We have the second series of Aliens vs. Predator Requiem figures from NECA in-stock as well as a bunch of the Hybrid figures from series 1. Check them out at Aliens vs. Predator Action Figures.
Shaun of the Dead Winchester 2-Pack
From NECA's Cult Classics line we have the Shaun of the Dead Winchester Action Figure 2-Pack featuring a new Bloody Battle Damaged Shaun figure with his trusty Winchester rifle. With him is his loyal friend Ed with a shovel, a Molotov cocktail, and an interchangeable zombie head accessory. Check them out at Shaun of the Dead Winchester 2-Pack.
New Gears of War Merchandise
Our Gears of War items have been doing great ever since we got them in. We just received a re-stock shipment of the items that had previously sold out and got some new messenger bags in as well. While you are checking out the Gears of War page, you can also pre-order the Gears of War Action Figures that should be getting released soon. Check them out at Gears of War Merchandise.
DC Heroes Hoodie Sweatshirts
We got an great selection of new DC Hoodies in-stock. We have been very happy with how well received our apparell selection has been so far and it's only going to grow. Check them out at DC Hoodie Sweatshirts.
Star Wars Han Solo Statue
From Gentle Giant, we have the Star Wars Han Solo statue coming in next week, get your pre-order in today. Check it out at Star Wars Han Solo Statue.
Conan the Savage Sword Collection Bust
From Dark Horse comics, we have the first in a series of Conan busts. This Conan series will be coordinated in terms of packaging design and size, and notably by the commitment that one of the industry's top sculpting talents, Tony Cipriano, will bring to each bust in the series. Check it out at Conan the Savage Sword Collection Bust.
You can always check the "New Items" page on our site to see the most recent additions.
New Items available for Pre-Order
Batman Dark Knight Movie Merchandise
We added a bunch of new Batman Dark Knight merchandise including keychains, mugs and wall scrolls to go along with the selection of t-shirts, action figures, statues and prop replicas that we already have up. Check them out and get your orders in at Batman Dark Knight Movie Merchandise.
Star Trek Mark IX Science Tricorder Prop Replica
We saw this replica when we were at Toy Fair, it's very well done. This authentically detailed, fully functional replica of the ground-breaking piece of scientific equipment – that you can store at home in your quarters! Check it out and get your orders in at Star Trek Tricorder Prop Replica.
Star Trek Star Fleet Assault Phaser Prop
Also done by Master Replicas, we have the Star Trek Star Fleet Assault Phase prop replica up for pre-order. Check it out and get your orders in at Star Fleet Assault Phaser Prop.
Incredible Hulk Merchandise
Get ready for the movie with our selection of Incredible Hulk Merchandise, we have in-stock items and items available for pre-order. Check them out and get your orders in at Incredible Hulk Merchandise.
Marvel Mighty Muggs Series 2
We have the second series of Marvel Mighty Muggs up and available for pre-order. These things are flying out the door so if you want them, it's best to pre-order them. Check them out at Marvel Mighty Muggs.
You can always check the "Pre-Order" page on our site to see the most recent additions.
Coming Next Week
These are just a few of the items that are coming in next week that you might want to jump on and get your pre-order in.
Deluxe 13" Green Arrow Action Figure
This is one of the nicest 13" Deluxe figures that DC has put out, it's very well done with removeable trick arrows. It's coming in next week so get your pre-orders in now. Check it out at Deluxe 13" Green Arrow Action Figure.
You can always check the "Pre-Order" page on our site to see the most recent additions.
Other Stores
Check out all of our other stores at the addresses below:
eMerchandise Entertainment Merchandise
SuperheroStuff.com Superhero Merchandise
GeekArmor.com: Comic Book T-Shirts
ComicHole.com: Comic Books and Trades
YesteryearGames.com: Classic Board Games
IronPuzzles.com: Tavern Puzzles
Blue Dragon Series Sneak Peek This Weekend!
Article Number: AR00282
Toy News Category: Toy Manufacturer News
Source:
Bandai America
Date Posted: 3/27/2008
Posted By: Mechaworx
Dear Anime Fans:
Want to check out an episode of the highly anticipated Blue Dragon series before its premiere later this Spring?
Cartoon Network will be airing an exclusive sneak peek of Blue Dragon on Friday, March 28 at 11:30 am and Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 pm.
The series, which features character designs by Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball Z), is based on the successful X-Box 360 video game developed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of Final Fantasy Also available this July, Bandai America summons the excitement of Blue Dragon with the debut of its collectible action figure lineup with 3”, 4” and 7” figures.
Tune in and stay tuned for more news from Bandai America!
Cheers,
Your Friends at Bandai America
Action Figure Archive - 70s & 80s action figure guide!
Article Number: AR00281
Toy News Category: Toy General News
Source:
Action Figure Archive
Date Posted: 9/20/2006
Posted By: 10incher
Do you collect action figures from the 1980s or older? Maybe you have a box full of toys from your childhood and just want to ID the figure names and accessories that went with them. If so visit the Action Figure Archive!
Action Figure Archive is a loose action figure guide to figures from the 1970s & 1980s. View full pictures of complete figures and toy catalogs with loads of information on each figure line. Check out the forums to discuss your favorite figure lines with other collectors. Post in the marketplace to trade, buy and sell action figures. From hardcore collectors, to those just wanting to reminise the toys of their youth, Action Figure Archive features something for everyone. Stop by today and take part in all or some of what the site has to offer!
Additional FX Show 2006 Updates!
Article Number: AR00280
Toy News Category: Toy Convention News
Source:
FX Show 2006
Date Posted: 11/14/2005
Posted By: Mechaworx
We are pleased to announce that FX has partnered with Wasabi Anime (www.wasabianime.com) to bring Anime events to FX 2006! In addition to holding an anime costume contest, Wasabi Anime has a great many things in the works for our show! Details will be posted on the website as they become available.
Also, FX has its own place on myspace.com. If you are a Myspace member, please
look us up at http://groups.myspace.com/fxshow
and join! It's a great way to connect with other FX fans and attendees. If you
don't
have a Myspace account, you can sign up for free on their website, and then
join us!
We look forward to seeing you at FX 2006!
Sota Toys Announces New Brown Guile Figure For Sale!
Article Number: AR00279
Toy News Category: Toy Manufacturer News
Source:
Sota Toys
Date Posted: 11/14/2005
Posted By: Mechaworx
The
elusive Street Fighter Round 3 Brown Guile action figure is now available at
sotatoys.com. The other
two Guile variants sold out very quickly and we do not know how long supplies
of Brown Guile will last. Brown Guile retails for $14.99 and is on sale now!
Mechaworx Welcomes It's Newest Link Partner Toyplug.com
Article Number: AR00278
Toy News Category: Toy General News
Source:
Mechaworx
Date Posted: 11/13/2005
Posted By: Mechaworx
At last, a viable alternative to Ebay. Here comes Toyplug.com, Mechaworx' newest link partner. We like this site so much that now you can see their banner displayed under the Recommended Sites to the left on every page of Mechaworx.com. Toyplug is a toy auction site that offers collectors and sellers an alternative to sell their new and vintage toys other than Ebay. As you may know Ebay is no longer "The World's Online Marketplace" its more like "The Worlds Online Flea Market." Sellers keep loosing money due to increased fees hand-over-fist and even collectors get ripped off due to items either never arriving or not as described and Ebay just laughs all the way to the bank.
What's great about Toyplug.com is that it's a Toy Fan site designed by Toy Fans. Toyplug.com offers tons of different toy categories for collectors of all types. The site boasts no fees whatsoever for standard listings. Mechaworx has been monitoring this site since its inception and found a lot of cool vintage action figures like Battlestar Galactica, Mego and Major Matt Mason. And you know what sellers? These toys actually sell! Even if they don't there's no charge and you can automatically renew your listing for another go round. How's that? Toyplug promises an easier process during the listing phase which would otherwise be time consuming if you were to post your items on Ebay.
So lets step up people. Sellers, learn something new, post your toy items on Toyplug.com. The more sellers who sell their items elsewhere will put a serious dent in Ebay profits which will hopefully be a wakeup call for them. There's nothing like free enterprise to spur on competition. Collectors, there's lots of cool vintage toys here and due to the site being relatively new, you won't have to fight others for your toys so don't let them get away.
Don't Forget the Big Apple National Convention this Weekend!!
Article Number: AR00277
Toy News Category: Toy Convention News
Source:
The Big Apple Con
Date Posted: 11/13/2005
Posted By: Mechaworx
THE 10TH ANNUAL BIG APPLE NATIONAL CONVENTION
NOVEMBER 18-19-20 2005
A famous intergalactic princess, three boys from Hogwarts School for Wizards, a star pilot, a Sith Lord, and a rock & roll primate are coming to New York City on November 18, 19, and 20. The Big Apple Convention is holding it’s 10th Annual National Comic Book/Sci-Fi/Pop Culture Expo at the Penn Plaza Pavilion at 401 7th Ave & 33rd St that weekend!
Our guest of honor and biggest star of the show will be Carrie Fisher. Known for her role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy, this daughter of celebrities, actress, and author is making her first East Coast convention appearance son Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 & 20. She will be signing autographs for the many fans anticipated to come.
To celebrate the opening weekend of the latest installment of the Harry Potter movie series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 18, 19, and 20, Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), and Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) will be present. This is a rare opportunity for fans to meet this many cast members from the popular movie series in New York City. They will be signing autographs and cheerfully greeting their fans all weekend.
Peter Tork of the popular made-for-TV rock band The Monkees will be present all three days. He will be performing live on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Other guests at the Expo include Ray Park (Star Wars, Ep. I), Daniel Logan (Star Wars, Ep. II), Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica), Debbie Rochon (Troma Films). Comic book writers and artists will be present from Marvel and DC comics stalwarts such as Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, Adam Hughes, Michael Kaluta, and Walter Simonson, to such underground/independent comic book creators as Harvey Pekar (of the award-winning movie “American Splendor”), Dave Sim, Billy Tucci, Spain, and many, many more. Just an incredible lineup of great art / writers ever assembled at a Big Apple Convention. Many Independent comic book publishers will also be there promoting their latest works.
Part of the festivities at the Expo will include panel discussions with the celebrities and artists present. These Q & A sessions help to bring the guests closer to the fans, and are part of what draws so many people to these conventions.
A large component of the Expo is the dealer’s room, where hundreds of dealers will be selling and trading rare, valuable, and popular comics, from Golden To Silver Age, original artwork, movie props, rare and the hottest toys, memorabilia, videos, and much much more.
Independent films will be screened. “How-to” classes regarding comic art and filmmaking are also planned.
There will also be the famous Big Apple Costume Contest on Saturday hosted by Captain Zorikh. This is looking to be the biggest National Expo ever!
The Big Apple Convention is located at the Penn Plaza Pavilion, at 401 7th Ave and 33rd St, right across the street from Penn Station in New York City. Tickets are $15 per day or $40 for all three days (with early admission on Friday).
For tickets, directions, and further information, go to http://www.bigapplecon.com, send e-mail inquiries to thebigapplecon@yahoo.com, or call 201-865-3288.