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IGear Mini Warrious New Images Show Figures In Color and Prototypes - MW-08 Bushwhacker, MW-06 Duneraker, MW-05 Cogz, and MW-07

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Thanks to IGear's official page we have some new looks at the MW-08 Bushwhacker, MW-06 Duneraker, MW-05 Cogz, and MW-07 Veer Images Show Homage to G1 Mini-bots. The images give us a look at the prototype figures in robot and vehicle mode as well as some colored versions of the toys. Get a look at all of them below.

Sofia The First Toys; Are You Looking for Them?

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After I saw the premiere of Disney Junior’s new animated series Sofia The First, my first question was “When will we get Sofia the First Toys?!” I haven’t seen the numbers for how many people tuned in yet, but I know a lot of you were very excited about this new show. So, when willRead More

Is Nokia Trying Out a New Profit Model?

New Prints from My Cult Canvas

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Phil Gibson of My Cult Canvas has released a trio of new prints over at his Etsy site. As with all of Phil's prints, he puts his own spin on some cult classics. The Indiana Jones Triptych Poster Set is made up on three individual posters (Raiders, Temple, and Crusade), each one measuring 11" x [...]

Merry 1990s: Retailers Bet on Throwback Toys This Holiday Season

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Retailers apparently have one word for the droves of American consumers ready to spend millions on the latest gadgets, toys and other hot, new holiday items: "Whatever!" According to data released ...

LeapFrog's LeapPad 2™ and Leapster GS™ Nominated for Prestigious 2013 Toy of The Year Awards

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[PR Newswire] - EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced that LeapPad2™ and LeapsterGS™ were selected among the hundreds ...

Toys 'R' Us CEO Blasts Shoppers 'Enraptured' With Buying Things Online

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"The store is right there."

Bringing Customers "All The Toys, All The Time," Toysrus.com Offers Great Online Deals On Thousands Of In-Demand Toys ...

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WAYNE, N.J., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the official start of the holiday shopping season, Toys"R"Us ® today announced exceptional deals and savings on thousands of items on Toysrus.com ...

Scouts collect for Toys for Tots

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Isaac and Matthew Zammit, of Cottrellville Township, and Kyle Danielson, of East China Township, work on their boxes for Toys for Tots donations at Marine City Middle School.

Random House Children’s Books Releases Barbie Color, Sparkle and Style

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  Random House Children’s Books has announced that Barbie Color, Sparkle and Style for iPad, its first original coloring and activity app with Mattel, is now available in the App Store. This ultimate Barbie coloring app invites fans to play with color in a brand-new way. Packed with never-before-seen art tools, special effects, and pages [...]

Gears of War Erector Sets – Centaur {Review}

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This toy made it into this year’s Holiday Gift Guide! Our 8 year old doesn’t play Gears of War because we think he’s a little too young for the game, but he has been intrigued by the Gears of War Erector sets from the day I told him about them. I try to be handsRead More

Antique Doll Fetches $25,100 on eBay

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James Massey sent me this piece in the hopes that it might be of interest to my readers. I thought it was fascinating. The video clip reminds me of what you see when you watch Pawn Stars...old stuff with interesting history. The doll that gets sold for $3000 is not a restored doll as was the one in the eBay auction

Source: WhatSellsBest.com
 An extremely rare Thomas Edison Talking Doll has fetched $25,100 on eBay. A pretty good price for an item many considered to be a huge flop (for Edison), back in the day.
The seller stated (in the eBay listing) that they had purchased the doll at an auction, which was selling the contents of a midwest Phonograph Museum.
They also described the dolls condition as being exceptional, stating; "Due to the amazing condition of the doll we assume that the she has undergone a complete professional restoration at some time." The talking mechanism (minus the cylinder) was also intact.
Why's It Rare?
According to historians, Edison invented the talking doll in 1877. He then spent several years developing the doll before introducing it to the marketplace in 1890. Unfortunately for Edison, the doll was a huge flop. Apparently the hand-cranked mechanism was too fragile to be used by children. This often led to them breaking and being returned.
On the Science Channel in an 'Oddities' episode which featured an Edison Talking Doll (video below) it was stated that only a few hundred were sold before the doll was discontinued. Because of this, originals in good condition with the talking mechanism, are extremely rare.
The $25,000 price, places the Edison Doll among some of the top earning dolls we've followed on eBay thus far. (See: Ten Top Dolls previously sold on eBay)

Auction Data & Statistics
The Edison Doll received 81 bids from 14 bidders over the course of 10 days. The opening bid on November 8th, was $99. The final bid was $25,100. The eBay view-counter recorded over 1,300 visitors to the listing. The auction ended on Sunday, November 18 (2012), at 5:01pm Pacific Standard Time.
For more information and close-up photos of the doll see; **eBay auction listing; #230879180702 (auction links may expire after 90 days).



NECA: Prometheus Deacon Packaging Sample

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National Entertainment Collectibles Association has released a packaging sample for their upcoming Prometheus Deacon action figure. Series two of their Prometheus line will begin shipping in early 2013. Click the thumbnail above for a closer look.

NECA: Camo Cloaked Falconer Predator

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National Entertainment Collectibles Association has released some neat images of their upcoming Camo Cloaked Falconer Predator action figure from series seven due out next month. Click the thumbnails above for a closer look.

Pop Culture Shock: Street Fighter 3 Axel Statue

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Pop Culture Shock has released images of their upcoming Street Fighter 3 Axel 1:4 scale statue. Click the thumbnails above for a closer look.

Photos from Susie Ghahremani ‘Work and Non-Work’ Solo Show

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Susie Ghahremani‘s latest solo show ‘Work and Non-Work’ captures everything I love about her work: everything is so fun, bright, and adorable. The show features over 120 paintings and a mural that wraps around the gallery. Artwork will be available … Continue reading 

Our Generation Dolls – Jenny and the Sweet Shoppe Mystery {Review}

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This toy made it into our Holiday Gift Guide 2012! I am so excited to tell you about a new doll line that both moms and little girls everywhere will absolutely adore. The dolls are affordable, as cute as can be and help spread an important and good message. That’s a recipe for one bestRead More

Metroid larva plush

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Commission piece I made, it's a Metroid larva from the game Metroid. It was a beast to construct. Vinyl and me are not friends, even though I seem to insist on using it. haha The insides are cut up ribbons and puff balls sewn together to make bigger balls. I'm not a fan of the supports I had to use in the dome, but it's very sturdy. I used threaded metal rods i got from the Home depot, ideally i wanted something like tiny tent rods, but no one sells tiny tent rods.

Imagination To Release Fifty Shades of Grey Party Games

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Imagination Games will release Fifty Shades of Grey: Party Game, a new party game  that allows all players to “Release their Inner Goddess!” This is the first in a series of fun, social party games that will be available in the U.S. and Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia on December 10. The game will be [...]

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