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Inside the Toy Box: Issue Thirteen

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Inside the Toy Box sums up the past week’s toy news, top sellers, trends, pre-orders and any other great happenings in the world of toys and pop culture.  Be sure to scroll down and check out the sales at the bottom.

People are already buying for Christmas an toy manufacturers are already warning of short supply.  The obvious is Star Wars but others include Lego and Paw Patrol.  Toy companies are saying, “If you see it, buy it.”  I mentioned the Lego short supply earlier, and I am already stocking up for my four kiddos. (more…)

Carnage & Anti-Venom POPS! & Other Hot Topic Exclusives

Hot Topic got another wave of exclusive POPS! on the shelves over the past weekend.  I was at my local mall (with what seemed like everyone else on the planet) when I noticed the new additions.  Two of my favorites are Carnage and Anti-Venom.  These are already becoming hot commodities fetching around $20 ea and $40 for the pair.  Hot Topic also had some Comickaze and NYCC Exclusives as well. (more…)

So Long “Slave” Leia

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It is a sad day for Star Wars fans every where.  It sounds like Lucasfilm and Disney may no longer (from the sound of it) be licensing any “Slave” Leia items.  According to artist J. Scott Campbell, they aren’t even letting him draw the image for future comics.  The official statement reads, “Princess Leia’s Slave Leia costume is being retired from the Star Wars IP for merchandise and marketing.” (more…)

Pre-Order Now: The Hateful Eight POP! Vinyl Figures

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In post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunters try to find shelter during a blizzard but get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception. Will they survive?  Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino, The Hateful Eight will be arriving in select cities Christmas day and theaters everywhere on January 8, 2o16.  Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell, this post-Civil War western looks to be another Tarantino classic. (more…)