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Thu 30 Nov 2006 |
Square Enix of Japan has released some images of their next series of Formation Arts trading figures. Previous releases were a mix of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts characters, but this round they’ll be going all Pixar. I know we have some Disney fans here so this is for you guys. 
 
To view more pics and discussions, head for the forums!
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Mon 27 Nov 2006 |
–Mattel to Produce Hot Wheels® Die-Cast Batmobiles Inspired by the Classic Television Series–
 Burbank, Calif., November 27, 2006 — Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), DC Comics, and Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT) announced today the production of a line of Hot Wheels® die-cast cars inspired by the Batmobile featured in the 1966 “Batman” television series. The legendary crime-fighting vehicle was designed by custom automotive icon, George Barris, and has since become a lasting symbol of the Batman franchise. Under the partnership, Mattel will produce Hot Wheels® Batmobiles, which will begin arriving at retail locations in 2007.
This launch of the Batmobile commemorates the 40th anniversary of the “Batman” television series, which initially aired in 1966, and reintroduces one of television’s most recognized vehicles to an entirely new generation of Batman fans and collectors alike. Barris’ classic version of the Batmobile is world-renowned and the Hot Wheels®
reproductions will be the first of their kind.
“We’re bringing one of the most iconic entertainment-based Batmobiles to consumers in honor of the television show’s 40th anniversary,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “While the vehicle has been reinvented numerous times over the years in comic books, animated series and feature films, the TV Batmobile is still held in the highest regard with countless fans who will truly appreciate this exciting endeavor.”
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Mon 27 Nov 2006 |
Jed of SOTATOYS has put up a Q&A on the company’s website where he reveals more about the future of their toy lines. Here are some quick snippets:
Street Fighter
Street Fighter Previews will be hitting shelves in early 2007.
You will be seeing pics of series 5 around mid 2007. We plan on having proto-types for 2007 SDCC so pics may or may not leak out before then. SF5 is slated for release in late 2007. The line up will have Dhalsim, E. Honda, and Zangief.
Darkstalkers
Dark Stalkers is slated for a mid 2007 release. We will be releasing pics of Dimitri very soon. Series One will be Dimtri and Lord Raptor. These will be packaged as a boxed set and will include more accessories than your average action figure.
Dark Stalkers is slated for a mid 2007 release.We will be releasing pics of Dimitri very soon.Series One will be Dimtri and Lord Raptor.These will be packaged as a boxed set and will include more accessories than your average action figure.
Fallout Boy
Fall Out Boy is shipping and distributing right now. The SOTA share of the shipment is slated to arrive in December.
There is also a bit more information about the unexpected changes to their horror related releases.
The full article can be found here.
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Sat 25 Nov 2006 |
Diamond Select Toys posted the following news:
 Marvel Minimates continue to bring fan-favorite characters to life with this next assortment of pint-size heroes – based on next year’s smash-hit Ghost Rider! The film will see the big-screen debut of the flame-covered spirit of vengeance in an all-star lineup sure to delight fans of the gritty superhero.
Designed by Art Asylum, these intricately-designed Minimates feature the same style and articulation as past releases along with a new take on some of Marvel’s most popular characters! With two-packs featuring Blackheart and Ghost Rider, Roxanne and The Caretaker, Johnny Blaze and Mephistopheles as well as the limited Johnny Blaze variant, this assortment delivers all the action-packed excitement of the film with each 2” figure!
Be on the lookout for these awe-inspiring Minimates this spring!
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Tue 21 Nov 2006 |
These are the Cubes.
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November 21, 2006 – Atlanta, GA; –Everyday they go to work and sit at desks surrounded by four grey walls and stare at computer monitors for 8 long hours with a half hour unpaid lunch break. It may not be themost exciting job, but it pays the bills.
But things are changing in upper management. There’s a new boss in charge: you. That means you control their fate. Will you make their job satisfying, boring or unbearable? Who will be your lackey, your scapegoat or your best pal? Will they get promoted, demoted or ignored? It’s all up to you, because in this office, you’re the boss.
Each set contains a 7cm tall posable figure and all the parts necessary to build a corporate cube. Several sets are available with more on the way.
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Bob’s Office Cube Set contains Bob, his cubicle and office décor sticker sheets. Retail $12.99.
Ann’s Office Cube Set contains Ann, her cubicle and office décor sticker sheets. Retail $12.99.
Tim’s IT Cube Set contains Tim, cubicle, captain’s chair, CPU, flat panel monitor, keyboard, server, laptop and office décor sticker sheets. Retail $12.99.
Figure Expansion Set contains four figures, Dan, Sue, Jan and Jim. The set also contains nine office accessories. Retail $12.99.
Breakroom Expansion Set contains a figure, table, chair, coffee maker, donut box, walls and sticker sheets. Retail $12.99.
The Cubes Delivery Man is a posable figure with brown shirt and shorts. He has a small rolling hand truck and a shipping box.
Retail $4.29.
More sets and figures, including Corporate Zombies, are on the way.
About Desk Gear
Desk Gear is an online store selling hundreds of unique products for office, school and home. The site address is www.deskgear.com.
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Tue 21 Nov 2006 |
Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles LLC (DST) is pleased to announce a series of promotions designed to spread plenty of holiday cheer this gift-giving season. Over the next several weeks, a series of internet-only specials will be offered – making DST your one-stop destination for the holidays!
Beginning Tuesday, November 21st and ending Thursday, November 30th,all orders placed with the DST online store will include free UPS ground shipping – the first time such an offer has been made. With new product shipping each week, even the most difficult person on your list will find something right up their alley.
With hundreds of items currently in stock, DST’s online store features the very best pop-culture collectibles, including products from Marvel Comics, Stargate SG-1, Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Serenity and more! For full promotion details and to see the latest products available, please visit www.diamondselecttoys.com/store/.
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Tue 21 Nov 2006 |
Torrance, CA, NOVEMBER 20, 2006 – On the leading edge of Japanese pop culture, Yamato USA, the North American division of the Yamato Group with headquarters in the otaku capital of the world – the Akihabara district of Tokyo, Japan, is pleased to announce the opening of pre-orders for the latest in one of Yamato’s most popular lines: TANDEM TWIN Animal Girls Series: Leopard Girl – Schell.
 TANDEM TWIN Animal Girls: Leopard Girl – Schell PVC Statue
Yamato is exceeding pleased to announce the newest edition to its TANDEM TWIN Animal Girls collection, Leopard Girl – Schell. Japanese sculptor Kouichi Yamazaki (TANDEM TWIN) has gone to the extreme limits to bring us the puuuurrrr-fect queen of the jungle. But be warned! Schell is on the hunt, tempting her prey in ever closer before she pounces… and her next victim could be you! Think you can resist? Schell also features a removable torso which can be switched out with option parts (not included) where she’ll bare all, turning this pretty kitty into a voluptuous vixen.
But Schell wouldn’t be a TANDEM TWIN original without a twin. Joining Schell is her equally seductive twin, Leopard Girl – Cloe. And like her twin, Cloe features a removable torso which can be switched out with option parts.
Leopard Girl – Schell & Cloe follow in the footsteps of Animal Girls Lynx-Ruby & Emerald, and the soon to be release Animal Girls Lynx -Topaz & Amethyst and Animal Girls Sheep Girl – Worara & Merino.
To learn more about the strange and beautiful world of TANDEM TWIN Animal Girls, visit the Yamato USA website at YamatoToysUSA.com.
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Thu 16 Nov 2006 |
LOS ANGELES, CA, November 13, 2006 – BandMerch, Inc., a leader in entertainment merchandising, today announced a partnership with SOTA Toys to exclusively manufacture and distribute collectible dolls for each member of the multi-platinum rock band Fall Out Boy. The dolls will be available starting in November 2006 through retail stores such as Hot Topic, Spencer Gifts and music stores nationwide.
 Each member of Fall Out Boy; bassist Pete Wentz, vocalist/guitarist Patrick Stump, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley, has a unique doll created in their likeness. The dolls sportreplications of the outfits seen in the band’s video, “A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More ‘Touch Me’.” The suggested retail price of the dolls is $14.99.
“The Fall Out Boy dolls represent an exciting example of our innovative approach to licensed product categories,” said Kirsti Payne,Licensing Director at BandMerch. BandMerch and SOTA Toys are offering a “Golden Ticket Contest” where each doll will contain a contest entry form located on the backside of the package. Fans can fill out the entry form, send it in to the address specified on the form (specific rules for the contest can be found at http://www.sotatoys.com/fobgoldenticket.htm) and look forward
to the chance of winning tickets to a live Fall Out Boy performance, back stage passes, round trip airfare, and hotel accommodations for the show. The approximate retail value of the prize package is $1,000.
Fans will also have a chance to collect three different premiums when purchasing the Fall Out Boy dolls. Each doll sold in Hot Topic will include a Fall Out Boy trading card, while dolls purchased at Spencer Gifts will include an exclusive sticker. Transworld will be selling a special collection of all four Fall Out Boy dolls together and will feature a mini poster of the band. As an added bonus, a percentage of the named premiums will be signed by each member of the band.
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Thu 16 Nov 2006 |
OREM, Utah & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Just in time for Christmas, HobbyTron.com today announced the availability of the Picco Z micro remote control (r/c) helicopter through its Web site, www.hobbytron.com. HobbyTron.com will showcase the Picco Z tonight for journalists attending the DigitalLife media reception from 6-9 p.m. (EST) at the Nikki Midtown in New York City (151 East 50th Street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenue), and Picco Z evaluation units will be available at tonight’s media reception.
 Small enough to hold on the palm of one’s hand, the lightweight and durable Picco Z has been wildly popular outside of the United States this year with more than 500,000 sold in Europe and 400,000 sold in Japan. HobbyTron.com is one of only a handful of importers of the Picco Z in the U.S., and insiders report Picco Z shortages at Radio Shack and Toys “R” Us.
With the overseas popularity of the Picco Z and the limited inventories of other importers, HobbyTron.com has bet big on this item and expects a flood of Picco Z orders in the weeks ahead.
According to HobbyTron.com, the Picco Z is unlike traditional r/c helicopters in a number of ways. The HobbyTron.com Picco Z can be flown indoors; there is no assembly required, and the polypropylene foam body can withstand most collisions and crashes inherent to r/c helicopter flying.
In addition, the Picco Z is very easy to use as it’s designed for the novice and expert pilot alike and it comes virtually ready to fly right out of the box. (An initial charge of 20-30 minutes is required before the first flight and six AA batteries are required for the controller/charger.)
“This little helicopter is perfect for anyone who loves gadgets,” said Jim Royer, president of HobbyTron.com. “This is more than just a toy that hovers in the air and drops back to the ground. The Picco Z is completely maneuverable. Fly it around the house or the office, it’s really quite easy to do. And once you get the hang of it, you’ll
find it’s both fun and addictive to use.”
Each Picco Z ships with a two-channel, infrared controller that allows for left, right, up and down movements. The controller also doubles as a portable charger and features a compartment with a hidden cable that recharges the helicopter between flights in as few as five minutes.
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Wed 15 Nov 2006 |
SOTA Toys is happy to announce their web-site is up and running. We are now able to take pre-orders for upcoming products as well a order for existing product. We would like to thank every one for their patience through this buggy start up. We would also like thank every one who helped out by letting us know where the bugs and problems were!
As a special thank you to every one we’ve decided to introduce a new feature on our web-site. The SOTA Treasure Vault. This is a feature where we’ll dig into our archives to find hard to locate figures and put them up for sale. We’ll also be randomly putting some not so hard to get items in there on sale for extremely short periods. The first items will appear in the SOTA Vault Monday 11/20/06.
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