Hi - Here is a quick update about another big batch of cool new preorders as well as some great new arrivals.

SCI-FI REVOLTECH SPIDER-MAN
We have just learned that a Sci-Fi Revoltech version of the Amazing Spider-man is on the way. it should arrive in August and is priced at $54.99.

GENTLE GIANT OFFERINGS
Five new items are on their way from Gentle Giant. The 12" scale "Kenner" figure line continues with Yoda, complete with robe and orange snake, and he is listed at $67.99, $7 off the MSRP. There is also a Ree Yees Mini Bust priced at $67.99 ($7 off the MSRP) and a White Clone Trooper Deluxe Statue that is to come with many alternate arms, and this piece is priced at $238.99, $26 off the MSRP. Part-time Avenger Moon Knight is getting his own Mini Bust, and it is priced at $62.99, $7 off the MSRP. Finally, the Deadpool Corps gets a box set including a bust of Kidpool and statues of Headpool, Dogpool and Squirrelpool; this set is priced at $179.99, $19 off the MSRP.

19" Universal Monsters Monster Scale Frankenstein
We've just put up this new 19" Monster Scale Frankenstein from Mezco. Each one is packaged in his own collector friendly display box.

Living Dead Dolls Presents: Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
New in the Living Dead Dolls collection, we have the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; War, Famine, Death, and Pestilance. Each doll comes complete with real cloth clothing and their own unique hobby horse. Pestilence also comes with a plague mask and War comes with a helmet and gas mask..

Living Dead Dolls: Toy Soldier
Another Living Dead Doll just put up is the Toy Soldier. Standing proudly in his dress uniform, the Toy Solder comes complete with a faux bearskin hat and is packaged in a special holiday coffin.

KOTOBUKIYA ITEMS
Kotobukiya has a number of new items up for pre-orders. Hawkeye gets added to the Classic Avengers Fine Art Statue line with a 1/6 scale statue that is priced at $188.99, $21 below the MSRP. Boba Fett's "Return of the Jedi" version is available as an ArtFX 1/10 scale piece, priced at $44.99 ($5 off the MSRP), and Dark Knight Rises Batman is the subject of a 1/6 scale ArtFX Statue priced at $116.99, $13 off the MSRP. In addition to these we have D-Style model kits of ARX-8 Laevatein from Full Metal Panic! and Yui Takamura's Takemikaduchi Type-00F, each listed at $17.99, Yusuke Urameshi as an ArtFX J Figure from YuYu Hakusho at $53.99, Yozora Mikazuki and Miki Hoshii Ani-Statues at $62.99 and $71.99 respectively and a Mawaru Penguindrum One Coin Figure Box of 12 at $53.99.
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When the Autobots needed someone to head up their Japanese base, the Skyhammer they knew just the 'bot for the job: Metalhawk! This G1 "Masterforce" character returns for Botcon 2012! Check out my review of Botcon 2012 Metalhawk! (0 comments)

His fighting skills were borne from the pits of Polyhex, but after leading a dramatic escape from the Decepticon, Kick-Over has gone on to become one of Optimus Prime's most trusted warriors. Today's review brings you a look at Botcon 2012 Kick-Over! (0 comments)

In another universe, the name Optimus Prime strikes terror into allies and foes alike! Leading his army of evil Autobots, this mad despot has made conquest his mission and will stop at nothing to destroy the heroic Decepticons. Today's review brings you a look at the Botcon 2012 "Invasion" Shattered Glass Optimus Prime! (0 comments)

One is a sadistic Decepticon scientist obsessed with his looks. The other is a gigantic brute bent on destruction. Together the two make up the first of my "Transformers Prime" Happy Meal toy reviews. The "Transformers Prime" section has now been updated with reviews of McDonalds Breakdown and Knock Out. (0 comments)

Optimus Prime is one of the most powerful Autobots but also one of the wisest. His strength has guided freedom loving beings for eons. Now on Earth he fights to defend humanity against the evil of the Decepticons! Check out my review of Cyberverse Optimus Prime! (0 comments)

Hi - Here is a quick update about a ton of cool new preorders as well as more new arrivals.

DEFENDERWORXS TRANSFORMER ACCESSORIES
DefenderWorx is licensed by Hasbro and makes all manner of accessories using Transformer branding. We have listings for three different styles of high-end sunglasses with Autobot and Decepticon symbols, priced at $297.99 each. We also have a variety of car accessories, starting with license plate frames at $14.99 and logo badges at $10.99 each, moving up the hitch plugs at $52.99 and finally Autobot Symbol LED Tail Lights, although these are currently only for use with 2010 - 2011 5th Generation Camaros. We expect to list more items from this company soon, so keep an eye out for new thing in the weeks to come.

8 GB FLASH DRIVES - AVENGERS, TRANSFORMERS
Seven new Flash Drives are up and ready for pre-orders. We have Iron Man's Helmet (Silver or Red & Gold), Mjolnir, a Hulk Fist and Cap's Shield from "The Avengers" and they are listed at $34.99 each. We also have Autobot and Decepticon Symbols from "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" at $39.99 each, and they have blue light-up sections as well as bottle openers on the backs.

PORTAL 2 ACCESSORIES
New vendor Crowded Coop has announced a treasure trove of accessories from Portal 2. We have rubber key caps, vinyl key chains, wristbands, patch sets, tin wall signs, plush key chains, iPhone cases, tote bags, messenger bags, lunch boxes, backpacks and more with your favorite characters, items and symbols from the game.

MOVIE MASTERPIECE THOR (THE AVENGERS)
Hot Toys' next figure from "The Avengers" is Thor, God of Thunder. This figure comes with a new head sculpt, his on-screen outfit, Mjolnir, multiple hands, the Tesseract and more. This fantastic figure is listed at $189.99, $10 off the MSRP.

GEARS OF WAR 3 FIGURE SERIES 03
The newest case of figures from Gears of War 3 is to include 5 each of Cog Soldier and Journey's End Marcus and two each of Savage Theron Version 01 and Savage Theron Version 02; this case is listed at $199.99, saving you $66 off the MSRP. We also have these figures listed as a set of four at $64.99, and singles of Cog Soldier and Journey's End Marcus at $17.99 each.

ADVENTURE TIME FIGURES
This popular show from Cartoon Network is now getting a whole line of figures from Jazwares. They include 2" figure packs, 5" figures, 7" plushes, 10" figures, 24" accessories, 22" plushes and 2" deluxe packs.

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Shockwave is one of the most powerful Decepticons out there, but even he sometimes needs extra firepower! Enter the Fusion Tank, a deadly vehicle that merges with Shockwave to form a titanic force of destruction! Check out my review of "Dark of the Moon" Cyberverse Shockwave! (0 comments)

The combined Autobot and Decepticon forces lead a daring strike against Zeta Prime but even with all their power can they take down the mad leader and his Vamparc cannons? Find out in my review of "Autocracy" #8!

Orion Pax has fallen, Megatron controls Iacon and the remnants of the Autobot security forces are scattered. In their darkest hour, the Autobots may only have one hope left! Check out my review of "Autocracy" #9, available tomorrow as a digital exclusive!
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I've begun uploading photos taken at Botcon 2012 to the BWTF Facebook page. Join in and see pictures including Bruticus, Jazz, Soundwave, Cyberverse, Bot Shots and more! (0 comments)

Botcon 2012 has kicked off and I've begun to snap away with my camera and phone. You can check out my Botcon 2012 Photobucket Album to see larger pics. Also follow my Twitter feed @bwtf_ben and my Instagram feed to see pics and bits of info and pics. During the bigger panels tomorrow (such as the Hasbro panel) I'll also be Tweeting info as it comes in!
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A Decepticon has been murdered and the only witness is behaving quite strangely! Will Prowl be able to get down to the bottom of this mystery? Find out in my review of "Robots in Disguise" #4. (0 comments)

Craig Moore is a fellow toy collector who is one of the minds and voices behind the Fwooshcast! A few weeks ago I sat down with Craig for a fun chat about Transformers, collecting and more. Check it out on the Fwooshcast site! (0 comments)

Things are relatively calm on The Lost Light, but the true drama is taking place at the Autobot Medical Facility Delphi. When a mysterious illness strikes Delphi, Ratchet, Drift and Pipes go to investigate - only to find a nightmare! Check out my review of "More than Meets the Eye" #4. (0 comments)

Transformers fans were introduced to Megatron as a Commander Class figure last year with his "Dark of the Moon" incarnation, but now "Transformers Prime" has its own Cyberverse version of Megatron! Check out my review of Commander Class Megatron! (0 comments)

OVERSTOCK CLEARANCE SALE
We've cut prices on a wide variety of older and overstocked items. Take a look at the new sale menu for great deal on Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars, BBTS Exclusives, Marvel, DC, He-Man and More!

LEGO MARVEL FIGURES, SETS
We have just listed a number of pre-orders for Lego sets from the new Avengers movie and other Marvel characters. We have Marvel Super Heroes figures priced at $14.99 and the first batch includes Iron Man, Captain America and the Hulk. In addition to theses, we have five new sets – Captain America’s Avenging Cycle at $12.99, Wolverine’s Chopper Showdown and Loki’s Cosmic Cube Escape at $19.99 each, Hulk’s Helicarrier Breakout at $49.99 and Quinjet Aerial Battle at $69.99.

GENTLE GIANT APRIL SOLICITATIONS
Gentle Giant has a variety of new items coming up for later in the year. There is a Captain America on Motorcycle Statue for $412.99, $46 below MSRP; we also have an Iron Man Mark II Gold Armor Bust at $79.99 ($9 below MSRP), two different Mars Attacks Ornaments at $43.99 and $25.99, a Jumbo 12" Scale Red Snaggletooth figure at $62.99 ($7 off MSRP), a Death Trooper Deluxe Statue at $199.99 ($25 off the MSRP) and a Security Battle Droid Mini Bust at $67.99 ($7 off MSRP).
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Zeta Prime is victorious. Nyon is gone and the Autobots opposing him have fallen. Who will stand up against the maniacal Autobot leader? Would you believe Megatron? Find out in my advance review of "Autocracy" #7! (0 comments)

Towards the end of the "Speed Stars" line, several two packs were planned for release that included a vehicle and a non-transforming robot. I've uploaded photos of some of these two packs in the Speed Stars gallery. Take a look! (0 comments)

He may look gigantic and lumbering, but Bulkhead is a skilled warrior with a loyal heart and fierce resolve! Now he can join your Cyberverse collection. Check out my review of Commander Class Bulkhead! (0 comments)

Hi - Here is a quick update about some cool new arrivals and a bunch of exciting new preorders.

CLEARANCE SALE - THIRD PARTY TRANSFORMING TOYS - SAVE 25%
Nearly every Third Party item currently in stock is now on sale at 25% off! Take a look through the product list and be sure to browse the full menus as well. There are some great deals here, including 25% off previous sale prices, so be sure to take a look.

MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE TERMINATOR T-800 DX FIGURE
A new version of the T-800 Movie Masterpiece figure has been announced. This version comes with multiple hands, a full cloth outfit including leather jacket, an LED-lit hexagonal stand, multiple weapons, a detachable scale with cyberdyne chip, the PERS eyeball system and more. This figure is listed at $214.99, saving you $15 off of the MSRP.

MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE HAWKEYE FIGURE
Hot Toys has announced another member of the Avengers movie team. The sharpshooting bowman Hawkeye is next in line, and comes with multiple hands, his bow, multiple arrows and more. We have this figure listed at $174.99, $15 off the MSRP.

NEW AUGUST BANDAI TAMASHII NATIONS ITEMS
We have just listed 18 items that will be shipping from Bandai Japan in August. In addition to reissuing the GX-04S Grendizer All Speizer Set and the New World versions of Figuarts Zero Nico Robin and Tony Tony Chopper, We also have listings up for the new S.H. MonsterArts Fire Rodan, which comes with bonus parts for Godzilla and MechaGodzilla, as well as Phantasy Star Online RAcaseal Chogokin, Saint Cloth Myth EX Sagittarius Aiolos, Figuarts Zero Portgas Battle Version and Arlong figures, Robot Damashii Duel Gundam Assault Shroud, Robot Damashii Aura Battle Dunbine, many Kamen Rider and Tiger & Bunny figures and more.

WORLD OF MMA ULTIMATE COLLECTOR FIGURE SERIES 10
The newest wave of Ultimate Collector figures includes characters like Alistair Overeem, Chael Sonnen, Dominick Cruz and more. We have three different case assortment in the regular line - Assortments A and B each have six figures and are listed at $79.99, while Specialty-exclusive Assortment C has 8 figures and is priced at $104.99. This assortment is also available as a set of 7 figures for $94.99, with the duplicate Anderson Silva Championship Edition figure with Belt priced at $13.99 individually. In addition to the regular assortments, we also have the Limited Edition Series 10. This assortment includes two of Alistair Overeem with T-Shirt and one each of Chael Sonnen in WEC Gloves with T-Shirt, Anthony Pettis Championship Edition with Belt, WEC Gloves & T-Shirt, Dominick Cruz Championship Edition with Belt, WEC Gloves & T-Shirt and Mark Coleman Signature Championship Edition with Belt. These figures are limited to 750 or 1500 pieces and are available as a Case of six for $161.99 or a Set of five for $139.99, with Alistair Overeem with T-Shirt also listed singly at $29.99.

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