Monday, February 25, 2008

TOYBOX: PLUSH BODY PARTS INVADE THE TOYBOX

Welcome back to The Toybox. I remember reaching into my own toybox for my favorite plush toy when I wasn't feeling well. Back then it was a nice friendly bear. Well times have certainly changed and these days when you reach for plush it could be just about anything! Today we take a look at plush body parts by I Heart Guts. They have made a series of cool plushies based on human body parts. Each one comes with an informative tag and of course is soft and nice to hold. Take a look.











If you want to more about this company and it's cool plush you can go here: http://www.Iheartguts.com/

Next up are two friendly plushies from Dookie-Poo. each comes with instructions on what to do & not to do with them!










To learn more about this company and the Dookie-Poos you can go here: http://www.Dookie-Poo.com/

Last but least is Frank Kozik's Smokey. Standing approximately 30 inches tall and coming with his own cigarette, this giant smoke is certainly out of the ordinary.





Well that's it for this reach into the Toybox. Watch for more openings!

TG

HASBRO TOY NEWS: STAR WARS TOYS PART 2 VIDEO FROM TOY FAIR 2008!

HASBRO TOY NEWS: MARVEL ACTION FIGURES TOY FAIR 2008!

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Take a look at some of the cool items coming from Hasbro for their Marvel license in '08!

Friday, February 22, 2008

JAKKS PACIFIC NEWS: WWE 2008 ACTION FIGURE LINE-UP!

raight from the JAKKS showroom here is the latest and greatest of the 2008 WWE action figure line-up!

Look at all the cool figures coming from Jakks Pacific!


CLASSIC SUPERSTARS Series #16



Re-enact the absolute best matches of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with the all new WWE JAKKS Classic Superstars Series #16, featuring – Vince McMahon®, Ultimate Warrior®, X-Pac®, Sycho Sid ViciousTM, Giant GonzalezTM, WarlordTM, BarbarianTM and special 80’s edition Shawn Michaels®. Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $11.99



DELUXE AGGRESSION FIGURES

Take your WWE play to a whole new level of authenticity with the all new Deluxe Aggression Series. Deluxe Aggression figures enjoy 25 points of articulation to recreate the most dramatic finishing moves. Each 7” Deluxe Aggression figure comes with an accessory item so kids can act out moves and really get into the wrestling action! Collect all 6 in each assortment with new waves every other month! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $10.99



*NEW* BUILD N’ BRAWLTM 3 3/4’’ FIGURES

Now battle WWE Superstars on an all new scale! The All New Build N’ Brawl 3 ¾’’ figures include deluxe style articulation and an accessory piece. Collect all accessory pieces in series #1 and create the Build N’ Brawl wrestling ring! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $7.99



BEST OF RUTHLESS AGGRESSION 2007 SERIES #2

Relive your favorite WWE Raw® or SmackDown® moment with the WWE Ruthless Aggression action figures. Each month, JAKKS launches a whole new assortment of 6 totally authentic, fully articulated 7'' WWE action figures. The Best of Ruthless Aggression assortment celebrates the very top talent and the very best action figures JAKKS has produced in 2007! Each figure appears exactly as he or she looks on the WWE Raw, SmackDown or ECW® television programming. With Real Scan figure technology, the figure likeness is as close as you can possibly get to the real thing! The Best of Ruthless Aggression 2007 Series #2 is available exclusively at Toys”R”Us stores nationwide. Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $8.99



MONEY IN THE BANKTM PLAYSET



Reconstruct the ultimate WWE battle with the Money in the Bank Ladder Match Ring! Pose WWE action figures to climb the nearly 2 foot vertical ring and jump off the top of the rafters. Battle with 3 action ladders which flip, blast, and tilt. Grab the briefcase and your figure wins a championship match! The Money In The Bank playset comes with 3 action ladders, 22 vertical inches of awesome, feature based play, and 2 special, exclusive Ruthless Aggression style bonus figures. Also available exclusively at Toys”R”Us stores nationwide. Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $49.99



REAL SCALE ELIMINATION CHAMBERTM

The WWE Real Scale Elimination Chamber is the only authentic, real scale, enormous WWE ring with a massive cage that allows you to recreate the Elimination Chamber match-ups. The Real Scale Elimination Chamber is almost 2 feet in diameter with a fabric ring skirt, die-cast posts, removable, real turnbuckles and over 40 pieces that are made to look just like the life-size WWE Elimination Chamber. This is the ultimate WWE ring! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $129.99

MATTEL AND JAKKS MATCH UP FOR WRESTLING FIGURES!

Mattel Inc. and Jakks Pacific Wednesday announced new deals to make wrestling action figures, the latest chapter in a story that has all the acrimony and shifting alliances of professional wrestling.

Mattel has teamed up with World Wrestling Entertainment to make toys based on its popular wrestlers, and Jakks is matching up with WWE rival TNA Entertainment.

Both deals – which take effect in 2010 – are for five years. The companies, which expect the first products to come to market in 2010, did not disclose financial terms.

Jakks holds the license to make WWE toys through next year, but its contract with the company will not be renewed after the partnership soured.

A U.S. federal court in December dismissed WWE's lawsuit against Jakks, which accused the toy maker of bribery to win a lucrative licensing deal based on wrestling superstars.

"By the time 2010 arrives, TNA should be able to increase its market share even more significantly," Jakks Chief Executive Jack Friedman said in a statement.

Mattel is adding the wrestling line to a stable of well-known brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels and the T.M.X Elmo.

Despite last year's recall of millions of Mattel toys made in China due to safety concerns and lead paint, WWE was "comfortable" with Mattel's response to the problem, said Donna Goldsmith, WWE's executive vice president of consumer products.

"Mattel had some issues this summer that they have rectified through a number of policies and procedures and they took us through that," Goldsmith said in an interview.

Mattel, the largest U.S. toy maker, will make WWE-themed action figures, games and puzzles, plush toys and remote- controlled vehicles.

PLAY IMAGINATIVE NEWS: SQUEEZE!

Squeezel

A brand new figure from TOUMA's wild imagination - Squeezel stands 9-inches tall complete with a formidable tail to boot.
Squeezel is designed specially for Play Imaginative and will be dropping this year in June.



HASBRO TOY NEWS: TOY FAIR 2008 VIDEO!

PART ONE: BASIC FIGURES, AT-TE AND TRANSFORMERS!

SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLE NEWS: INDIANA JONES 12"!

Indiana Jones Regular 12

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Indiana Jones 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
Indiana Jones 12-inch Figures
12 inch Figure (Item No. 3905)

Limited Edition TBD
Est. to ship 3rd Qtr 2008

Your Price: US $89.99
» Earn 90 points with purchase!

Sideshow Collectibles is proud to introduce the first 12-inch Indiana Jones figure!

The 12-inch Indiana Jones Figure includes:

12-inch male body with 30+ points of articulation
Authentic likeness of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones
Alternate Head with hat permanently attached
Hat with fabric lining
Shirt
Pants
Belt
Faux-Leather Jacket
Boots
Revolver
Hi-power pistol with removable magazine
Detailed belt with holster
Coiled bullwhip with tie
Articulated bullwhip
Satchel
Idol artifact
Sandbag
Two sets of interchangeable gloved hands
Two sets of interchangeable bare hands
Display base with Indiana Jones logo
Indiana Jones, professor of archaeology, is frequently called upon to save priceless relics from falling into the wrong hands. Dr. Jones faces many dangers as he travels the world, battling enemies from power-hungry Nazis to voodoo priests. Jones pieces together mysterious clues, deciphers ancient maps and navigates deadly booby-traps in search of forgotten treasures. Armed with his trusty bullwhip and charming wit, Indiana Jones defeats evil, woos distressed damsels, and recovers mystical artifacts.



SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLE NEWS: FULL SIZE IRONMAN BUST!

Iron Man Life-Size Bust

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Sideshow is proud to partner with Stan Winston Studios to create a stunning Iron Man Life-Size bust in celebration of the upcoming Iron Man movie. Iron Man has been captured in 1:1 scale in his unique powered armor, taken directly from the molds used to create the film costume. The bust is cast in high-quality fiberglass, hand finished and hand painted to exacting standards, and features LED light-up glowing eyes. The Life-Size Iron Man Bust is sure to be the centerpiece of any collection, and the perfect complement to any office or home theater.

Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.





JAKKS PACIFIC NEWS: WWE 2008 ACTION FIGURE LINE-UP!

raight from the JAKKS showroom here is the latest and greatest of the 2008 WWE action figure line-up!

Look at all the cool figure shots in this video!



CLASSIC SUPERSTARS Series #16



Re-enact the absolute best matches of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with the all new WWE JAKKS Classic Superstars Series #16, featuring – Vince McMahon®, Ultimate Warrior®, X-Pac®, Sycho Sid ViciousTM, Giant GonzalezTM, WarlordTM, BarbarianTM and special 80’s edition Shawn Michaels®. Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $11.99



DELUXE AGGRESSION FIGURES

Take your WWE play to a whole new level of authenticity with the all new Deluxe Aggression Series. Deluxe Aggression figures enjoy 25 points of articulation to recreate the most dramatic finishing moves. Each 7” Deluxe Aggression figure comes with an accessory item so kids can act out moves and really get into the wrestling action! Collect all 6 in each assortment with new waves every other month! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $10.99



*NEW* BUILD N’ BRAWLTM 3 3/4’’ FIGURES

Now battle WWE Superstars on an all new scale! The All New Build N’ Brawl 3 ¾’’ figures include deluxe style articulation and an accessory piece. Collect all accessory pieces in series #1 and create the Build N’ Brawl wrestling ring! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $7.99



BEST OF RUTHLESS AGGRESSION 2007 SERIES #2

Relive your favorite WWE Raw® or SmackDown® moment with the WWE Ruthless Aggression action figures. Each month, JAKKS launches a whole new assortment of 6 totally authentic, fully articulated 7'' WWE action figures. The Best of Ruthless Aggression assortment celebrates the very top talent and the very best action figures JAKKS has produced in 2007! Each figure appears exactly as he or she looks on the WWE Raw, SmackDown or ECW® television programming. With Real Scan figure technology, the figure likeness is as close as you can possibly get to the real thing! The Best of Ruthless Aggression 2007 Series #2 is available exclusively at Toys”R”Us stores nationwide. Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $8.99



MONEY IN THE BANKTM PLAYSET



Reconstruct the ultimate WWE battle with the Money in the Bank Ladder Match Ring! Pose WWE action figures to climb the nearly 2 foot vertical ring and jump off the top of the rafters. Battle with 3 action ladders which flip, blast, and tilt. Grab the briefcase and your figure wins a championship match! The Money In The Bank playset comes with 3 action ladders, 22 vertical inches of awesome, feature based play, and 2 special, exclusive Ruthless Aggression style bonus figures. Also available exclusively at Toys”R”Us stores nationwide. Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $49.99



REAL SCALE ELIMINATION CHAMBERTM

The WWE Real Scale Elimination Chamber is the only authentic, real scale, enormous WWE ring with a massive cage that allows you to recreate the Elimination Chamber match-ups. The Real Scale Elimination Chamber is almost 2 feet in diameter with a fabric ring skirt, die-cast posts, removable, real turnbuckles and over 40 pieces that are made to look just like the life-size WWE Elimination Chamber. This is the ultimate WWE ring! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $129.99

TOY2R NEWS: JOE LEDBETTER SMASH APES AT TOY FAIR!

Both the BROWN and CANDY versions of Joe Ledbetter's 7" SMASH vinyl figure will be on display during the New York International Toyfair! Finally folks will be able to see the amazing new figure slated for release in APRIL 2008!



SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES NEWS: GENERAL OBI WAN KENOBI 12" ACTION FIGURE!

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SABABA TOYS NEW: CHARLIE BROWN FOR EVERY SEASON!

A SNOOPY FOR EVERY SEASON!

Sababa Toys Stays Seasonal with Games and Novelty Items
From Peanuts



Sababa Toys—a toy company known for keeping classic brands brand new, and new brands classic —now offers games and toys from Peanuts for special holidays throughout the year – even the daily holiday of teeth brushing! Peanuts board games and toys from Sababa Toys are based on beloved classic characters and specials created by Charles M. Schulz, including "A Charlie Brown Valentine," "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Sababa's comprehensive line of Peanuts products pays homage to these popular characters and TV specials, and all are sure to be a hit among generations of Peanuts fans nationwide.

"Reaction to these new Charlie Brown inspired products has been fantastic," said Stone Newman, President and Co-Founder of Sababa Toys. "Peanuts has been around for over 56 years, virtually everyone is familiar with Charlie Brown and has at some point grown up watching the "A Charlie Brown Valentine," "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" specials. We are leveraging this nostalgia by bringing this multi-generational license to life."

Make the Peanuts Gang a part of your day EVERY day with:

Snoopy Toothbrush
Originally launched in 1972, the Snoopy Toothbrush is back and better than ever! Kids can get excited about brushing their teeth with the original Snoopy Power Toothbrush—a cordless power toothbrush means no danger, no mess, just doggone clean teeth! Package includes two replaceable toothbrushes and is powered by rechargeable batteries. Each package comes with a coupon for $1.00 off any Colgate® Kids Toothpaste! Perfect for ages 3 and up, the Snoopy Toothbrush retails for $16.99.

A Charlie Brown Valentine's Game!
Sababa Toys delivers sweet Valentine's Day fun from your favorite Peanuts pals with
Peanuts Valentine's edition game. Charlie Brown, Lucy, Sally, Snoopy and the gang celebrate by giving and receiving Valentines cards and chocolates, as players make their way around the board and complete their respective characters' heart puzzles. The game includes four Sculpted Play Pieces (Charlie Brown, Lucy, Sally and Snoopy), 10 Chocolates, One Game Board, 16 Valentine Delivery Cards, Four Heart Puzzles (4 pieces each), and 30 Valentine Action Cards. For two to four players, ages five and up. Suggested retail price is $15.99

Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, a popular nostalgic item that was first introduced in 1979, has once again taken the nation by storm! The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine is a unique product that lets kids transform simple ice cubes into delicious and colorful icy treats,. Sababa's Snoopy Sno Cone looks just like the original! Snoopy Sno-Cone retails from $9.99 - $14.99 at major retailers nationwide.

It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Board Game
Celebrate Halloween with Charlie Brown, Sally, Lucy and Snoopy they trick or treat, dress in a H Halloween costume and collect candy. Race through the Pumpkin Patch to reach Linus as he waits for the Great Pumpkin to rise and more! Game includes 4 sculpted character pieces and respective 3D costumes to dress your favorite Peanuts pals in their Halloween attire! It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown board game retails for $13.00.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Board Game
Be the first Peanuts character to collect three presents and your ornament so you can adorn the "Pathetic Little Tree" and win the game! Game comes with sculpted play pieces, Christmas cards, and a "pathetic little tree" with a star that really lights up! A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Game retails for $13.00.

SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES NEWS: JOHN WAYNE PREMIUM FORMAT "FLYING TIGERS"!

John Wayne Exclusive Flying Tigers Pilot -  Premium Format Figure



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John Wayne - Flying Tigers Pilot - Premium Format Figure
Famous Personalities Collectibles
Premium Format Figure (Item No. 7201)

Limited Edition TBD
Est. to ship 3rd Qtr 2008

Your Price: US $249.99
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» Earn 250 points with purchase!

Sideshow Collectibles is proud to join the John Wayne Estate to bring you the finest, most detailed John Wayne collectible figures available today. The Duke is costumed as an iconic military aviator, clothed in detailed and well-tailored fabric garments. The figure is hand cast in high quality polystone, and each piece is hand painted to exacting standards.

John Wayne is one of the most celebrated actors to ever set foot on a Hollywood movie set. The Academy Award-winning actor appeared in nearly 200 films spanning his fifty-year acting career. Beyond his acclaim as a performer, he is respected as a man of tradition, honor and influence whose distinctive voice and memorable presence have created a legacy that spans generations the world over.
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Artist(s): Sculpted by Mat Falls, Clothing in association with Greg Mowry of Geppetto Productions.