Wow... it's been awhile since our last post. to be honest, after Jesse got some more Star Wars LEGO for Christmas, including the Venator-class Republic Attack Cruiser, he has spent most of his time having epic LEGO Star Wars battles. He did built a cool mech which I will hopefully post in the coming weeks. onto the Lego Custom Minifigures...

Although we were able to get five Series 1 minfigures from the Lego.com site, we had no luck trying to track these down locally for almost a month. We finally got the lowdown that Toys R Us was getting a restock "early" this week. I called the closest store Monday...none...I called Tuesday...none...Wednesday...GOLD!

We drove to the store ready to drive away with a trunk full of figures (just kidding...kinda) only to find out they were behind the customer service desk with a 2 per family limit. that put a serious damper in our plans to try and get a full set, or a LEGO zombie army. oh well. after collectors wiped the first batch off the shelves in record time I can see why they put the limit.

On a whim I called a Toys R Us on the other end of the city, and they had them as well. The girl I talked to kindly informed me that I would find the at the front of checkout #1. that had my hopes up that we would be able to walk away with more than 2 this time. Thankfully this store had a 4 per person limit, so with the wife in tow we walked away with 12 figures. Well actually 24. The store had two entrances so we purchased the first batch at the back entrance, then went in and bought another 12 from the front entrance.

With all the figures we bought we are only 1 figure short of a complete set. The Cheerleader is apparently the hardest figure to get, and I'm hoping that I can use some of our duplicates to trade someone for her. Or there is always eBay which is going to be the only place to get these, as LEGO is completely sold out.

Keep your eyes peeled for Series 2 in September.

Lego Custom Minifigures – Series 1

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STAR WARS BUILD-A-DROID 2010 WAVE 01This long awaited exclusive wave is finally in stock. we have a varietyof singles, sets of 6, and full cases. Characters include Jacen Solo,Jaina Solo, TFU Shaak Ti, K'Kruhk, Darktrooper and Spacetrooper. Checkthem out here:http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1645&category=4937

HALO 3 SERIES 8 - CASE, SINGLESThe latest wave of McFarlane's Halo series includes the ODST: Buck, MasterChief, a Marine, a Brute Captain, a Spartan EOD White (Specialtyexclusive), an Elite Ascetic-Silver, and an Arbiter. We've got the caseof 8 figures listed at $79.99, and singles of all except the marineavailable at $11.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1378&category=6055

TF MOVIE UNRELEASED SCOUT FIGURE SETThis unreleased set of three exclusive scouts from the first Transformersmovie is now in stock and ready to join your collection. Get the trio ofGunbarrel, Decepticon Reverb and Backtrack today, priced at $179.99 forthe set.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS19131&mode=retail

BANDAI JAPAN CLEARANCE ITEMSWe were able to find great pricing on a variety of Power Ranger, Ben 10,Element Hunters, Kamen Rider and Xellgenome. take a look at the linkbelow - most items are 30% to 50% or more off list price.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=5193

TRANSFORMERS ALTERNITY OKAMORA OROCHI STARSCREAM, SKYWARPThe first two Alternity A-04 figures have arrived - We've got Starscream inWhite and Skywarp in purple, and each figure is listed at $49.99. Don'tforget about the A-04 Thundercracker Blue pre-order, too.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2381&category=6726

MARVEL MINIMATES WAVE 35 - IRON MAN 2The new wave of Iron Man 2 Minimates is in stock and ready to go. Thisassortment of 8 includes Pepper Potts, Happy Hogan, Iron Man, War Machine,Whiplash and more.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11311&mode=retail

DCU ORIGINS SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLESThese new two-packs show the character as they appeared earlier in theircareers, as well as a more current look. This assortment includes Batman,Nightwing, Catwoman and the Joker, and each is available singly at $23.99- $24.99, or you can pick up the set of 4 two-packs for $89.99, savingyourself $45 of the MSRP.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=75&category=5911

THE A-TEAM - FIGURES, VEHICLEWe've received our A-Team shipment into stock. we have the set of 5 3.75"figures at $55.99, with singles of BA and Hannibal at $12.99 each. We'vealso got the 12" figures of Hannibal and BA as a set of two, priced at$64.99, and the A-Team Van with electronics at $34.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1058&company=101

PE-01FR SHADOW WARRIOR TWO-PACKThis set includes two Shadow Warrior figures - one in red and one in blue. Rumble and Frenzy can now join your Classics (or other) collection, andwe've got the set of two priced at $69.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PFT10004&mode=retail

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED JAPAN - TA-20 BLACKOUTAfter our first shipment came and went like the wind, we've receivedanother large shipment of this great new figure. taken from the movie andre-engineered for the Animated series, he never got the chance to shine onthe screen, but now he can shine in your collection, priced at $49.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11039&mode=retail

GX-53 MUTEKI KOJIN DAITARN 3The latest Soul of CHogokin figure to arrive is the GX-53 Daitarn 3. Thisfigure fully transforms into it's three component vehicles, and includes anumber of weapon accessories for display. This figure is priced at$199.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN12482&mode=retail

SCI-FI REVOLTECH - 005 JACK SKELLINGTON, 006 GAMERA, 007 GYAOSThe three new Sci-Fi Revoltech figures have arrived. Jack Skellington andGyaos are in stock, with each priced at $36.99. Gamera has sold through,but we've got pre-orders available for him again, so don't miss thissecond chance.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=sci-Fi+Revoltech

ULTIMATE COLLECTOR SERIES 02 UFC FIGURESThe second wave of Ultimate Collector UFC figures includes ForrestGriffin, Michael Bisping, Kimbo Slice, Tito Ortiz, BJ Penn and RandyCouture, and we've got them in stock as a set of 6 at $84.99. We've alsogot singles available of BJ Penn, Forrest Griffin, Michael Bisping andRandy Couture, priced at $14.99 - $15.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1536&category=6377

PRINCE OF PERSIA MCFARLANE TOYSWe've received McFarlane's 4" and 6" figures, as well as the Alamut Gateplayset from McFarlane. The 4" figures are priced at $34.99 for the setof 4 and $7.99 for the two single figures; the 6" set of 4 is priced at$54.99, with $11.99 for each of the two singles at that scale. The alamutGate playset comes with a 4" Dastan figure and is priced at $19.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2231&company=18

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MARVEL UNIVERSE SECRET WARS 2010 SERIES 04Wave 4 of these two-packs introduces three new two-packs - Thor & IronMan, Captain America & Wolverine, and the Sentry & Spider-Man. we havethem as a set of three two-packs for $44.99; we've also got the Sentry &Spider-Man pack listed singly at $14.99, and the case of 8 two-packs at$109.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1103&category=5698

ALTERNITY - A-01 RED CONVOY REISSUE, A-04 THUNDERCRACKER BLUEWe've listed the newest Alternity figure, the A-04 Okamora Orochi inThundercracker Blue, at $49.99; we've also got the re-issue of the A-01Convoy Vibrant Red version listed, priced at $59.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2381&category=6726

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" 2010 SERIES 06The latest wave of these popular figures includes Yellowjacket withAntman, Thanos, Iron Man 2020, Constrictor and Hawkeye from the DarkAvengers. We've got them as a set of 5 at $69.99, or singly at $14.99each. We've also got them as a case of 12 priced at $99.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1103&category=5226

TF 2010 DELUXE WAVE 03 - SET, SINGLESA new wave of Transformers 2010 Deluxes has been announced. Thisassortment includes Tomahawk, Electrostatic Jolt and Terradive, and youcan pick them up as a set of four with Battle Blade Bumblebee for $49.99,or mix and match your favorites, priced at $14.99 each ($13.99 forBumblebee).http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2339&company=0&category=6563

GI JOE 2010 FIGURE WAVE 02 - CASE, SET, SINGLESThe newest assortment of GI Joe 2010 figures includes Snake Eyes Version06, Zartan Version 02, Recondo Version 01, Destro Version 02, Jungle-ViperVersion 01 and Dusty Version 01. They're available as a set of 6 for $49;we've also got the case of 12 available at $84.99, which adds Snake EyesVersion 05 as well as duplicates for other figures from this wave. We'vealso got singles available for most of the figures of this wave, priced at$7.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2340&category=6573

PE-02 SHADOW DEMOLITIONS & SHADOW PACK SETThis new recolor of Perfect Effect's Shadow Warrior is designed to go withthe Nemesis Commander figure and armor, and includes a special piece toattach to the back of the figure as a backpack for his huge gun, or to thetop of the trailer for additional cannon attachment points. This setshould arrive this July, and is priced at $49.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PFT10005&mode=retail

IRON MAN 2 - COMIC FIGURE SERIES 03, SERIES 03 REVISION 03 - CASES, SETS,SINGLESAs new assortment of comic figures from the Iron Man figure line has beenannounced. Series 03 comes as a set of 6 at $48.99, including ClassicIron Monger and five different Iron Men; the case of 12 includes two eachof the six figures and is listed at $99.99. Series 03 Revision 03 islisted as a set of 9 at $84.99 that adds figures like Guardsman and theTitanium Man; Series 03 R3 is also listed as a case of 12 at $99.99. Finally, most figures are also listed singly, priced at $$9.99 - $10.99each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2199&category=6191

DOCTOR WHO NOVELTIESFour new novelty items have been listed under the Doctor Who Menu. We'vegot the Eleventh Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver Ink Pen and the TARDIS & DalekHologram Chamber priced at $21.99 each, with the following Cyberman maskat $27.99 and the Doctor Who Key Fob with 6 SOunds at $11.99. We've alsoadded pre-order and back orders for a wide variety of Doctor Who items,like the Third Doctor Packs and the End of Time figures - be sure to checkout the menus to find the newest treasures.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=380

NBA SPORTSPICKS SERIES 18This new assortment includes figures like Kevin Garnett 3, Ron Artest andKobe Bryant 5, and is available as a case (each of which include one chaseor Collector Level figure) of 8 figures for $79.99, or as singles at$10.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=500&category=6734

HALO WARS MEGA BLOKS SETSWe've listed pre-orders for a number of new Mega Bloks Halo Wars sets. We've got the UNSC Hornet Set at $22.99, the Aerial Ambush Set at $36.99,and the Spartan-II Metalon at $11.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1378&category=5675

MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD 2010 SERIES 04The newest wave of Superhero Squad figures includes new two-packs ofWolverine & Juggernaut, Taskmaster & Deadpool and Spider-Man & Ronin. We've got them singly at $9.99 each, or as a set of 4 with Rhino &Spider-Armor Spider-Man at $44.99, or as a case of 12 at $84.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1103&category=3001

LPS COLLECTIBLE PETS WAVE A5, B5 - CASES, SINGLESWaves A5 and B5 of the LPS Collectible Pets ine have been announced. A5includes animals like Dolphin and Koala, while B5 includes Rhino and Mouse& Elephant. The cases of 6 are listed at $29.99 each; we've also gotlistings for some of the singles remaining, at $7.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1382&category=4967

STAR WARS R/C MILLENNIUM FALCONFollowing up on last year's flying R/C ships, this year brings us the R/CMillennium Falcon. these ships are safe for indoor use, and we have itlisted at $54.99, with a August release date.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS19130&mode=retail

PEANUTS 2010 FIGURES, SETSRound two is releasing a variety of Peanuts Christmas items this year,from decor blocks to deluxe figures and more. Check out the new avialableitems at the link.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=395&category=6738

RUDOLPH 2010 FIGURES, SETS Round two is also releasing Rudolph Christmas items, like mini figurinesand playsets - check out these new figures and more at the link.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Rudolph+2010

GI JOE 2010 ALPHA & BRAVO VEHICLES - SETS, SINGLESThe latest wave of Alpha vehicles includes the AWE Striker with Nightfoxand the Cobra Ice Cutter with Snow Serpent Officer, with each availablesingly at $15.99, or as a set of 2 for $29.99. The Bravo vehicles includethe Vamp 4x4 with Double Clutch and the Cobra Fury with Alley ViperOfficer, available at $25.99 each or at $49.99 for the set of two.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2340&company=0&category=6574

CDMW-09 CONSTRUCTION BRIGADE POWER PARTS SETThis newest CrazyDevy set includes a purple mixer barrel for Mixmaster, aswell as a new mounting plate to go between the crane and dump truck partsand allow articulation, and a shoulder brace allowing additional movementacross the chest. This new set is priced at $26.99, and should arrivethis September.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=CRD10011&mode=retail

GUNDAM IMPORT MODEL KITSOver the last couple of weeks, our Gundam guy has gone into overdrive,listing anything he can find. We've got a wide selection of new Gundamkits like the 1/100 Musha Gundam Mark II and the 1/144 HGUC God Gundam, aswell as a whole host of older kits - check them all out at the link.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=444

SOUL OF CHOGOKINA number of SOC items have gone back for new runs, and we've gotpre-orders up for them. We've got the GX-24M Tetsujin-28 Blue MetalVersion at $69.99, GX-45 Mazinger Z at $74.99, the PX-05 Swordfish II at$89.99 and the GX-52 Getter 1 "Shin Getter Robo" Version at $82.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=37&category=63

SAINT SEIYA - SAINT CLOTH MYTHBandai is also releasing a number of Saint Cloth Myth figures. we havelistings for Lyra Orpheus at $42.99, Odin Seiya and Lizard Misty at $64.99each, Delta Megrez Alberich at $54.99, and even the Myth Cloth DisplayStand C Set at $15.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=447&category=2804

STAR WARS LEGO SETSLego has announced four new Lego sets. we now have listings for the CloneTurbo Tank Set at $152.99, the General Grievous Starfighter Set at $63.99,Plo Koon's STarfighter Set at $31.99 and the Slave 1 Set at $101.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=966&category=2671

NFL SPORTSPICKS 12" ADRIAN PETERSON - SOONERS, VIKINGSMcFarlane has announced two 12" figures of Adrian Peterson - a MinnesotaVikings version and an Oklahoma Sooners version. each version isavailable for pre-order, priced at $29.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=497&category=1382

MEDICOM JACK SKELLINGTON MIRACLE ACTION FIGUREMedicom is re-releasing their Miracle Jack Skellington figure. This 18"figure includes an internal brass armature for posing as well as 12interchangeable heads, and is listed at $269.99, saving you $30 off theMSRP.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10064&mode=retail

PRINCE OF PERSIA DASTAN 20" PREMIUM FORMAT FIGUREThis new statue from Sideshow has Prince Dastan with both blades readied,and is sculpted to match Jake Gyllenhall's likeness. This 20" tall pieceis listed at $269.99, saving you $20 off the MSRP.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC10900&mode=retail

VENOMASAURUS 20.5" COMIQUETTEThis figure is taken from the "OLd Man Logan" storyline from Wolverine,and is a twisted cross between Venom's symbiote and a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This statue is listed at $214.99, $15 off the MSRP.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC10901&mode=retail

TMNT LEONARDO COMIQUETTEThe fourth and final Turtle's comiquette is on the way. This piece stands16" tall and has Leo balancing on the peak of a rooftop, and we have itlisted at $189.99, $10 off the MSRP. Don;t miss out on completing thisset.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC10902&mode=retail

GRAPHITTI DESIGNS DC COMICS T-SHIRTSWe've listed a variety of DC Comics T-Shirts from Graphitti Designs. We've got Neal Adam's Deadman, Green Lantern & Green Arrow, Mon-El,Superman, Joker, Wonder Woman, Brightest Day, Flash and DC 5th AnniversaryT-Shirts, priced form $17.99 - $20.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/company.aspx?company=59&browse=1

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I was wondering if anyone knew of a good way to store loose Star Wars figures? I don't keep them sealed due to space reasons, and I would like to know if anyone knows of a good type of box or collectible carrying case that would allow me to store each figure with their respective weapons and accessories? I known of the official ones such as the Darth Vader and C-3P0 head, but those suck, and can only hold a few figures. Anyone know of anything better, and well, perhaps bigger?

Recommendations for good carrying cases for storing Star Wars figures?

If your mom threw out all of your comic books and action figures, you may not want to read this article.

These days little toys can mean big bucks. after amassing such articles for 35 years, Mark Gomes has a collection valued at more than $20,000.

This Sunday, the Fairhaven VFW on Middle Street will be the site of the South Coast Toy and Comic show, a convention that will attract collectors from throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. it is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is $3. that fee will be waived if you attend the event in costume as a favorite superhero or sci-fi character. There will be door prizes and free T-shirts designed by artist Roger Andrews. Food will be available onsite.

The event will also include guest artists — Frankie B. Washington, Juli Mayer, and Scott Hamilton — doing personalized drawings.

The comics and action figures on sale will span decades, from vintage to modern.

"Action figures aren't geared towards young people anymore," says Gomes, who is putting the event together with friend Steve Perry. "Companies are making them primarily for adult collectors."

Collecting has gone from playtime to passionate pursuit, an industry where participants vie for rare and valuable figures in top condition. Many optimum items are still in their original packaging with all of their accessories. A single comic book could be valued at two hundred dollars or more.

Gomes owns a fluorescent doll made in the image of a famous Japanese wrestler that is valued at approximately $300. the doll comes in a container that functions like a shoe box so he can remove the figure and preserve it without reducing its value.

"Back in the day, action figures cost about $1," Gomes says. "Today a rare one can be as much as $60. They're out of the price range of most kids."

Action figures come from a variety of genres. There are superheroes, science-fiction, video games, horror movies, and monsters. There are figures from the Ultimate Fighting Championship as well as a black market that sells "knock off" figures.

"The industry is very competitive," Gomes says. "It's a great feeling to get something that other people don't have. you always want to get whatever is new or done differently."

"As you grow older and begin to collect seriously the lure becomes the thrill of searching for the items you want," Perry says. "It can take years to find what you want, it's like the golden Grail."

Perry searched for four years before finding a Star Wars Yak Face figure. His collection is valued at more than $4,000.

"The best place to find an action figure is on eBay and the Internet, but you can also get them at conventions and flea markets," Gomes says.

Gomes is 45 and a lifelong resident of new Bedford. from 1993 to 1999, he owned Klassic Komics on Allen Street. that was where he met Perry. Perry is a 38-year-old resident of Dartmouth.

Gomes works at a day care center and Perry is a local businessman.

Gomes is anticipating upwards of 200 people at the Fairhaven convention. they are scheduled to have at least 25 vendors.

"The key to putting on a good show is to have tables that have different items," he says. "Variety is important because you don't want vendors competing with each other."

"There can be camaraderie between collectors," Perry says. "Sometimes you can help someone by finding a piece for them or vice versa."

Perry has attended conventions in new York City and Baltimore as well as throughout new England.

"People will go far out of their way to find what they're looking for. they can be very dedicated.

"Collecting is like having Christmas on a regular basis."

Men organize South Coast Toy and Comic Show for Sunday

Hasbro revealed their Clone Wars action figure collection this weekend at Toy fair, which includes 12 figures from the first two seasons of the show in addition to the vehicle/figure packs reported earlier. Check out the full set of 12 at our Flickr series here, and stay tuned our unfolding image series of Toy fair in the full collection here.

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Wow, thanks everyone. I wasn't expecting such a positive response!

Verithin: I wanted Darth to be in the jesus seat but I couldn't convince them :nohope:

Noc: thanks for the Leia comment.

mk. Yeah I figured that was a good spot for Leia being that it is supposedly a female figure there in the Last Supper. The figure to "Magdelana's" right was also an easy choice as Han since they seemed to be interacting closely in the divinci painting.

jfwalls: The article is a celebration of star wars's best moments.

endregan: thanks bud.

JoshuaTheJames: Yeah right!!! I've got no idea what the hell I am doing... :nohope:

Gilles: hmm, yeah you are right about Chewy's lip. Its one of those things where it looks fine big, but when you shrink it down to web size it looks funny. Crap.

Denart: HAHAHA... I think so!

Thanks again everyone!
-Eric

Star Wars - "The Last Supper"