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ABC and ESPN Broadcast Hot Wheels(R) World-Record Attempt Live From X Games Los Angeles 2012
by JuliusMarx | June 26, 2012 at 5:43 pm

Tune-in at 11:15 a.m. PDT on Saturday, June 30 to Watch EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On Saturday, June 30, fans around the world will be able to tune-in to ABC and ESPN as Team Hot Wheels™ attempts to set a new world-record racing two vehicles through a six-story double vertical loop at X Games [...]

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New ‘Hush’ Batman And Joker Figures On The Way From Medicom – ComicsAlliance
by Action Figures - Google News | June 26, 2012 at 5:11 pm

New 'Hush' Batman And Joker Figures On The Way From MedicomComicsAllianceToy stores are justifiably brimming with The Dark Knight Rises toys and action figures in preparation for the film's July 21 release, but fans of.and more »

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Transformers Fall of Cybertron Figures Sighted in Malaysia – Tformers.com
by Action Figures - Google News | June 26, 2012 at 2:38 pm

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Figures Sighted in MalaysiaTformers.comMany thanks to Planet Iacon member Tcracker who has sighted the new Transformers Fall of Cybertron Figures action figures in Malaysia. He as posted an ...and more »

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Hasbro and the GI JOE Brand Return to New Orleans for 19th Annual GI JOE … – MarketWatch (press release)
by Action Figures - Google News | June 26, 2012 at 1:25 pm

Hasbro and the GI JOE Brand Return to New Orleans for 19th Annual GI JOE ...MarketWatch (press release)Iconic Brand to Celebrate Enduring Pop Culture Legacy, New Action Figures and More. PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jun 26, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The G.I. JOE Con...

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Geek Shall Inherit Episode 029 – “Sci-Fi Me All You Want!”
by JuliusMarx | June 26, 2012 at 7:18 am

Happy Monday everyone! Welcome back! The stinging disappointment of “Prometheus” still lingers on a bit, but we are still able to rally and move on to discuss the latest in geek news, pop culture and stuff we LOVE! We are in Comic Con countdown mode as the nerd prom or geek burning man is just [...]

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HEROCLIX ONLINE BRINGS MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA TO HEROCLIX ONLINE
by JuliusMarx | June 25, 2012 at 5:53 pm

Announces New Figures and Special Holiday Celebration Hillside, N.J. & Cary, N.C.—June 25, 2012—Set to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, developers of HeroClix Online today announced the addition of Marvel’s Captain America to HeroClix Online and a holiday celebration, offering players a chance to score a special in-game object starting Tuesday, July 3. [...]

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TRAVEL CHANNEL TO PREMIERE NEW ORIGINAL SERIES “TOY HUNTER” ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
by JuliusMarx | June 25, 2012 at 5:50 pm

TRAVEL CHANNEL TO PREMIERE NEW ORIGINAL SERIES “TOY HUNTER” ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 10:00 P.M., ET/PT May The Force Be With Toy Dealer Jordan Hembrough As He Hunts Down The Most Sought After Star Wars Collectibles, Batmans, Barbies And More Weekly Half-Hour Show Reveals the High Stakes of Toy Dealing CHEVY CHASE, MD [...]

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Simon Cowell Action Figures Recalled En Masse – The Spoof (satire)
by Action Figures - Google News | June 24, 2012 at 4:45 pm

Simon Cowell Action Figures Recalled En MasseThe Spoof (satire)Simon Cowell Action Figures Recalled En Masse : Toy manufacturer Ashbro have recalled 250000 Simon Cowell action figures after a potential choking hazard ...

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Pre-Orders Still Open for Diamond Select Toys’ June Product Solicitations
by JuliusMarx | June 24, 2012 at 8:42 am

The latest issue of Diamond Comics’ Previews catalog has been sent out to comic book shops, and it has a full range of products available for pre-order from Diamond Select Toys! Seriously, there’s something for everybody! Gamers, check out our Street FIghter X Tekken toys! Comic lovers, peruse our Marvel and Walking Dead offerings! Sci-Fi [...]

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Reg Wydeven column: Web making it easier to stop illegal sales … – Appleton Post Crescent
by Action Figures - Google News | June 23, 2012 at 9:23 am

Reg Wydeven column: Web making it easier to stop illegal sales ...Appleton Post CrescentPart of my fanaticism involves collecting Star Wars action figures, which I've done for almost 35 years. My father-in-law, a retired eye doctor, graciously gave...

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