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SDCC 08: Researching the Ranks of G.I. Joe
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Last year’s resurgence of the G.I. Joe brand has been one of the most celebrated developments for collectors in recent toy history. The 25th Anniversary line won the respect and more importantly, the expendable income of a great number of previously apathetic collectors. This was in part due to the product’s deep respect for…
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SDCC 08: Mattel and Hasbro News
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Thursday was a good day to be a comic-lovin’ toy collector. Both Mattel and Hasbro had panels revealing the next characters from the DCU and Marvel universe to hit toy stores. Mattel/ DCU – Even though the Justice League Unlimited cartoon is done, the toy line will live on well into 2009—and Beyond. Figures…
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SDCC 08: Entertainment Earth and Bif Bang Pow Join Forces
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Entertainment Earth and its sister company, Bif Bang Pow!, are two major forces in internet toy retail. EE began as a site dedicated to Star Wars collectibles but over the last decade has grown to not only carry products from all manner of licenses but also serve as an international distributor, offering wholesale opportunities…
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SDCC 08: Star Wars Clone Wars ‘Midnight Madness’
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Not all the action at this year’s San Diego Comic Con was contained to the con floor. We spent an evening among some rabid Star Wars fans waiting in line for the Star Wars Clone Wars ‘Midnight Madness’ toy release. Does the embattled franchise still inspire fans to sojourn into the night to stand…