Kelly and Tommy dress up as one of the most popular male and female duos in comic book crimefighting! Dressed as Batman, Tommy is ready to stop Kelly, dressed as Catwoman, from pulling off another jewel heist! Each doll, standing 5 tall, comes with an authentic Batman or Catwoman costume. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Call the Dark Knight - Mr. Freeze is on the loose! That cold-hearted supervillain Mr. Freeze is getting away with a set of stolen diamonds! It's up to Batman and his high-tech pursuit buggy to track down his frozen foe and use his harpoon to reel in the crook's sub-zero speedster. Just watch out for that freeze-ray! This 76-piece LEGO set includes Batman and Mr. Freeze minifigs! Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
When the Penguin strikes, Robin dives into action! It's an underwater race to get the missing crystal! The Penguin's missile-firing sub is making waves, but Robin is on the way in his crime-fighting scuba jet! Can the Boy Wonder defeat the fowl fiend and his Penguin partners-in-crime? It'll take all of Robin's speed and skill to win this battle! The Penguin's submarine features flick-fire missiles and a firing rocket! Robin's red, yellow and green scuba jet measures 5 long, and the Penguin's submarine measures 8 long! This 207-piece LEGO set includes Robin and Penguin minifigs, plus 2 Pinguins! Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
It's everyone's favorite monsters as kids: Jackie Jekyll Junior, Drac, Wolfy and Sea-Boy, and now they're going to the scariest place they've ever been-the suburbs. Take a look into the young lives and escapades of pint-sized versions of classic monsters. If you think your kids are trouble, you ain't seen nothing 'till you've seen The Cryptics! [Steve Niles (W) Ben Roman (A & C)]
Four students get lost while on a field trip to the Rooty Tooty Toy Company. That night they're followed home by four military robots. Now, the owner of the Rooty Tooty Toy Company wants his robots back and he s willing to do anything to get them. Pet Robots is a fun-filled adventure, appropriate for all-ages. [Scott Christian Sava (W) Diego Jourdan (A & C)]
By popular demand, we're serving up a heaping helping of the decade that led up to the Millennium, one of the most interesting and hilarious decades ever for America's favorite comic book teens - the 1990's! Rock out to the sensational sounds of boy bands, grunge and alternative music; chow down with the fat free dessert craze; laugh your head off at silly talk radio, and hook up your satellite dish so you can enjoy purple dinosaurs, funny home videos, teens from Beverly Hills and more! It's all here and then some in this uproarious edition chock full of comedy classics! Carrying on the tradition of the other Americana entries, this edition features a fully-painted cover by fan-favorite Rex Lindsey, and each story is meticulously restored and re-colored to match its original brilliance. [Various]
Fifty years ago, Tove Jansson's observations of everyday life-whimsical but with biting undertones-easily caught the attention of an international audience and still resonate today. This third volume returns to Moominvalley, where its beloved inhabitants get tangled up in five new stories. Moomin falls in love with a damsel in distress, an unseasonably warm spell turns the valley into a tropical rain forest, and a flying saucer crashes into Moominmamma's garden. Moominpappa decides to live out his dream of occupying a lighthouse and writing a great seaside novel, only to discover that he hates the sea so close up and has no interest in writing about it, and a variety of curious clubs spring up in the valley. Moomin and Moominmamma do their level best to avoid the whole mess but, of course, get drawn into the muddle. [Tove Jansson]
The fairy-tale wolf comes out to play in this whimsical comic! Face to face with three little pigs, the boy who cried wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, sheep who see instantly through his sheep's clothing disguise, and seven canny goslings who would rather not be eaten, the dapper, top-hatted lupine protagonist's attempts to secure himself a tasty dinner are constantly thwarted. But the clever wolf always bounces back from these dinnerless evenings with a cunning new plan! Illustrated in ink and watercolor, There's A Wolf at the Door is a hilarious read for kids of all ages! [Zoe B. Alley and R.W.Alley]
She's smart. She's sassy. She has magic powers. And she's not going to bed! Magic Trixie's had enough! No one else in her class has to put up with brushing their teeth, taking a bath, and climbing into bed on time. So Magic Trixie's leaving! She'll stay over at each of her friends' houses and see what a monster, a werewolf, a mummy, and a pair of vampires do when the sun goes down. Eisner Award-winning artist Jill Thompson brings her dazzling talents to this bewitching graphic novel series for younger readers. [Jill Thompson]
Nonsensical, upside down craziness! Tag along with Zoey, the cutest girl in school, and messy hair Elliott as they run amok with their friends the Frog King, the devious Koala Bear, and a gang of penguins known as the AnkleBiters! Where imagination reigns, anything can happen! [Stephanie Butto & Evan King]
Eleven-year-old Jack Putnam and his eight-year-old brother Benny are being dragged against their will on a boring, summer-long vacation with their family in Chowder Bay. But what promises to be a very bleak summer quickly becomes a series of exciting adventures in one of the most mysterious places on earth! This second volume finds the boys scaling a nearby mountain to confront a giant kleptomaniac eagle with an obsession with fancy hats! [Matthew Loux]
Nancy and her BFFs Bess and George encounter lions, tigers, and scares - oh, my! - when they investigate a missing cat mystery. But when the authorities learn exactly how many cats eccentric old Mrs. Eartha keeps in her house, they are forced to removed most of them because of the health code violations. But Hell hath no fury as a cat-woman scorned! That's when Nancy, Bess, and George run into escaped lions and tigers in the woods - and a deadly cat and mouse game ensues! Available in hardcover and softcover editions! [Stefan Petrucha, Sarah Kinney & Sho Murase]
Benny wants to be a brave pirate, but it's hard to pretend when his pesky little sister, Penny, is always tagging along. He tries to lose her, but when he does, he starts to feel a little lost himself. Best-selling children's book author Geoffrey Hayes returns to his childhood love of comics, bringing unforgettable characters to life with rare warmth and humor. [Geoffrey Hayes]
Jack's parents gave him a new toy and he can't believe how silly it is! Sometimes it's funny and other times it's scary. Sometimes it talks to him and other times it hides. At first, Jack loves all the surprises that his toy can offer, but after a while he starts to think his toy is a little too silly - in fact, it's gone out of control! With a limited vocabulary and unlimited imagination, Art Spiegelman applies his out-of-the-box thinking to a book that has all the surprise and bounce of a jack-in-the-box. [Art Spiegelman]
When Otto meets a magical genie, he knows just what to wish for - he makes the whole world orange! At first, this new, bright world seems like a lot of fun, but when his mom serves orange spinach for lunch, Otto realizes that his favorite color isn't the best color for everything after all! Two master cartoonists, Jay Lynch, who wrote Otto's story, and Frank Cammuso, who drew Otto's adventure, collaborate to bring all the fun and magic comics can offer to early readers. [Jay Lynch & Frank Cammuso]
Lilly is a spunky little girl who delights in the unexpected pleasures of each season, peering inside shells in the summer and tasting different kinds of apples in the fall. In five whimsical episodes that cycle through the calendar, Agnès Rosenstiehl, one of France's premier children's book authors, deftly captures a young child's sense of wonder. [Agnès Rosenstiehl]
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Berkeley Breathed offers two new irresistible characters and a heartfelt, hilarious look at the rarity of true friendship! Pete is a perfectly predictable, practical, uncomplicated pig. At least, he was, before a runaway circus elephant named Pickles stampeded into his life, needing a friend. Pickles is larger than life and overflowing with imagination, and Pete goes along for the wild ride! [Berkeley Breathed]
It's Gilligan's Island meets Godzilla's Monster Island when seven castaways discover their island is home to seven monstrous wonders! [Oliver Chin; With Illustrations Jeff Miracola]
Tinker Bell comes to DVD this fall in an all-new film based on the popular Disney Fairies novels, and she and her fellow fairy, Fawn, lend their magic - and their candy - to these giant Pez Dispensers!
Some of the best and earliest Little Archie stories are compiled in this special volume! Bob Bolling is considered by many comic book collectors to be Archie Comics' equivalent of "The Duck Man," Carl Barks. It's easy to see why - his classic tales are epic in scope, as Little Archie deals with Martian invaders, secret spies, pirates, freewheeling uncles, gorillas on the loose and more! Who knew a little boy could have so many adventures? Don't miss this collection of vintage Little Archie stories originally published from 1961-1965. [Bob Bolling]
Now, together under one cover for the very first time, the complete Bad Boy Trouble saga! When Nick St. Clair rides into Riverdale on his motorcycle, Veronica is smitten. She likes Nick's air of assurance and his knack for getting noticed. The only problem is Nick gets noticed for all the wrong things! Nick quickly alienates all of Ronnie's friends, especially Betty. Is this handsome rebel the boy of Veronica's dreams, or is he just plain trouble? [Melanie J Morgan & Steven Butler]
Sonic Select is filled with everything from both the classic era of Sonic super-team Mike Gallagher and Dave Manak, to the later stories with varying artwork from such Sonic legends as Art Mawhinney, Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante, Steven Butler, Ken Penders, and others! It features the first appearances of many of the biggest fan-favorite characters! With reprints from Sonic: In Your Face, Sonic & Knuckles, Triple Trouble, and Sonic Live!, this is one Sonic compilation no fan of the Hedgehog will want to miss! [Various]
New Printing! This 104-page trade paperback includes the first-ever compilation of The Adventures of Big Johnson Bone, Frontier Hero which was released as a three-part mini-series to great acclaim by Cartoon Books. Discover every hilarious twist and turn of the fast-paced story of Big Johnson Bone and his adventures in the Valley. In addition, this volume also includes first-ever compilation of Riblet, a back-up story initially released in five parts through the Bone series. The rat creatures meet their match in this fun-filled romp written by Tom Sniegoski and illustrated by 1999 Eisner Award winner Stan Sakai. [Smith, Sniegoski & Sakai]
The Moomins are a tight-knit family-hippo-shaped creatures with easygoing and adventurous outlooks. Jansson's art is pared down and precise, yet able to compose beautiful portraits of ambling creatures in fields of flowers or on rock-strewn beaches that recall Jansson's Nordic roots. The comic strip reached out to adults with its gentle and droll sense of humor. Whimsical but with biting undertones, Jansson's observations of everyday life caught the attention of an international audience and still resonate today. [Tove Jannson]
Stacey has three new true friends - Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Anne. Together they're the Baby-Sitters Club, and they will deal with whatever's thrown their way - even if it's a rival baby-sitting club! Witness Kristy's eureka moment in the Volume 1, when she gets the idea for a baby-sitters club and enlists her best friends, shy Mary Anne, artistic Claudia, and the newest member of the gang, Stacey. In Volume 2, Stacey has moved to a new town, she's still coming to terms with her diabetes, she's facing baby-sitting problems, and her parents are no help. In Volume 3, the four girls have a fight, and Mary Anne tries to make a life outside of the BSC, and brings the group back together! [Ann M. Martin & Raina Telgemeier]
Claudia and her sister, Janine, might as well be from two different planets. Claudia, who pays more attention to her art than her grades, feels she can't compete with her perfect sister. Janine studies nonstop, makes straight-A's, and even takes college-level courses. The girls are nothing alike, and they can't agree on anything. While Janine devotes all her time to working on her website, The Baby-Sitters Club is busy with their new summer play group. But when something terrible happens to their grandmother, Mimi, the two sisters discover they're more alike than they originally thought. [Ann Martin & Raina Telgemeier]
The most popular issues of Mark Crilley's award winning Akiko series are collected in these manga-sized editions! Akiko and her intergalactic friends from the planet Smoo reunite to share stories of their past solo adventures. Follow Spuckler's dangerous mission to rescue a friend from space prison. Mr. Beeba launches a treasure hunt to find the missing chapter of a legendary story, while Gax leads a robot revolution on a derelict spacecraft. Finally, the floating head Poog revisits his home world. [Mark Crilley]
As Quest comes to grips with having to care for a spoiled princeling, they make their way into the deadly "Forest of Edj" to speak to the Rocks, the oldest, wisest and most boring of beings in all of Odyssia, hoping to find the whereabouts of "The Dagger of the Way before the forces of evil do! But when they become separated, the heroes will uncover secrets about themselves as well as the Dagger, and they meet up with a mysterious new being who may hold the secret to ultimate power! [Jason T. Kruse]
Bah, Humbug! For all those cynical souls who find the Christmas season bleak and depressing, here's the perfect gift for the Scrooge in all of us! [David Jones]
How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the result is Knucklehead. Part memoir, part scrapbook, this hilarious trip down memory lane provides a unique glimpse into the formation of a creative mind and a free spirit. [Jon Scieszka]
You'd Better Watch Out, You'd Better Not Cry! The beloved Rankin/Bass, stop-motion animation story Santa Claus is Comin' to Town has been packaged into a beautifully illustrated picture book so families can enjoy this Christmas classic for many years to come. Step into this fantastical story to journey with Kris and his animal friends through the Mountain of the Whispering Winds, past the Winter Warlock, and into the realm of Burgermeister Meisterburger to deliver the Kringles' toy soldiers, bouncy balls, ballerina dolls, wooden sailboats, fuzzy teddy bears, and shiny trumpets to the children of Sombertown where toys are illegal! [Adapted by Sierra Harimann; With Illustrations by Mike Koelsch]
That square-jawed, can-do action toy, Traction Man, is back in another hilarious adventure! The little boy, Traction Man, and his brave pet, Scrubbing Brush, are inseparable - until the boy's father throws the "unhygenic" Scrubbing Brush in the trash and replaces it with a "real" toy, the battery-operated TurboDog! So Traction Man, wearing his airtight Astro-suit and armed with a bottle of SuperStrong Germo, enters the trash bin and rescues Scrubbing Brush from the Evil Bin Things! [Written & Illustrated by Mini Grey]
Get ready for Hot Wheels excitement with these all-new Hot Wheels G-Machines cars! Cars like the '71 Dodge Challenger, the '67 Chevy Nova, the '66 Ford Mustang, the '77 Trans Am, the '68 Chevy Camero, the '70 Cuda Covertible, the '63 Corvette Stingray, and more are reproduced. These are some of the greatest cars of all time at a detailed 1/50 scale! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008. NOTE: Sold as a set containing 8 assorted cars with no guarantee on the mix.
German car manufacturer Volkswagen built some of the world's most recognized automobiles, and some of their most iconic vehicles are recreated in this special series of Hot Wheels Volkswagen 1/50-scale vehicles! Cars like the '52 Beetle, the '69 Variant, the '69 Fastback, the '58 Panel Bus, the '67 Bus Pickup, and the '62 Karmann Ghia are recreated in different styles - California Local, Off The Lot, and Rat Rods, giving each of these iconic cars customized looks! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008. NOTE: Sold as a set containing 8 assorted cars with no guarantee on the mix.
Hot Wheels releases some of the most classic cars from their long history in this all-new Hot Wheels Classics collection! Cars like the Boss Hoss Trike, the Red Baron, the '56 Flashsider, the '64 Impala, the '56 Chevy, the Baja Bug, the '65 Mustang Convertible, the '69 Camaro Hard Top, and others are brought back for a whole new generation! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008. NOTE: Sold as a set containing 12 assorted cars with no guarantee on the mix.
Forty years after their original release, some of the greatest Hot Wheels cars of all time are re-released, complete with a collector button, just as they did in 1968! Cars like the '67 Pontiac GTO Convertible, the '67 Charger, the '68 Cougar, the VW Karmann Ghia, the Cobra Daytona Coupe, and the '56 Chevy are recreated to be just as they were forty years ago! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008. NOTE: Sold as a set containing 6 assorted cars with no guarantee on the mix.
Lewa Nuva is ready for battle in this massively powerful battlecruiser! With dual Midak Skyblasters and tri-arms featuring lasers and force field generators, its mission is to smash the Brotherhood of Makuta while there's still time to save the universe! Measuring over 20 long, the Axalara T9 features working landing gear and dual Midak Skyblasters that really fire! This 693-piece LEGO Bionicle set includes a special-edition Lewa Nuva figure that stands 7 1/2 tall! Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Makuta Antroz has hijacked the Jetrax T6 and now flies it against the Tua Nuva! Open the cockpit to put Makuta Antroz inside, then use the 3 powerful blasters mounted on the front to launch an attack. This 422-piece LEGO set includes a special-edition Antroz figure. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Two new Bionicle Mistika warriors enter the battle! Wise and strong, Toa Onua challenges the mysteries of Karda Nui with his jet rockets, Nynrah ghost blaster, multi-resistant shield, Mask of Strength, and high-tech wings. Makuta Bitil uses his Mask of Duplication to draw earlier versions of himself from the past, creating a fierce army of time-traveling warriors! Toa Onua comes with 62-pieces, and Makuta Bitil comes with 54-pieces. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008. NOTE: Sold as a set containing 6 assorted figures with no guarantee on the mix.
These Bionicle Mistika Warriors will instill fear into the Toa Nuva! Makuta Gorast is known throughout the universe for her raw power and violent rage. With 4 claw arms, stinger, Mask of Disruption, and Nynrah ghost blaster, even other Makuta fear her might! Makuta Krika strikes from the mist like a ghost, appearing and disappearing at will! With his venomous fangs, Mask of Repulsion, and Nynrah ghost blaster, Makuta Krika may be the strangest and most ruthless foe the Toa Nuva has ever faced! Makuta Gorast comes with 51-pieces, and Makuta Krika is a 40-piece set. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008. NOTE: Sold as a set containing 6 assorted figures with no guarantee on the mix.
Like a cloud drifting across the night sky or a dream flitting through the sleeping mind, this special My Little Pony: 2008 Art Collector's Pony is a dreamy work of art! With its black skin decorated with blue swirls, stars, galaxies, and clouds and a blue mane, this My Little Pony is ready to leap into the nighttime sky! Window box packaging. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Seeking the lost Ark of the Covenant, Indiana Jones and Marion are trapped in a tomb filled with poisonous snakes! It looks like there's no way out - or is there? Help Indy bring the statue crashing down so he and Marion can escape! Send the statue crashing through the wall to escape the tomb and to reveal a hidden hanging skeleton! This 277-piece set includes Indiana Jones and Marion minifigs! Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
As Indiana Jones is trapped in a makeshift hideout, the mighty Jungle Cutter comes crashing through the trees, chopping down everything in its path with its giant spinning blades. Quick, launch Indy's rocket and watch the Jungle Cutter explode! Turn the gear on the hideout to raise and lower the spider web. Push the Jungle Cutter forward to spin the blades, and push the lever on the back of the Jungle Cutter to pop the top pieces off. This 511-piece set includes Indiana Jones, Colonel Dovchenko, and 2 Russian Guard minifigs, plus ants and break-apart trees! Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
It's a battle in the jungle for Indiana Jones and his son, Mutt, as they face off against the sword-wielding Irina Spalko, the leader of the Russians, who have been pursuing them! Watch out for Irina's sword - it cuts right through the table! This 90-piece set includes a fully-equipped campsite with tent, campfire, table and ants, and Indiana Jones, Mutt Williams, and Irina Spalko minifigs. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Indiana Jones has come to a temple deep in the jungle in search of an ancient idol. But can he avoid the collapsing walls, shooting arrow traps, slithering snakes, spiked walls and a massive boulder rolling right for him? It's all out action, Indy style! Help Indiana Jones take the gold idol before the statue falls, get past the flick-fire arrows, swing over the pit using his whip, run from the rolling boulder and past the swinging swords to safety! This 554-piece set includes Indiana Jones, Belloq, Satipo and pilot minifigs! Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Blasting out of the new Star Wars: The Clone Wars CGI animated series on Cartoon Network, it's Anakin Skywalker's customized Jedi starfighter! Fight the forces of the Separatists and the dark side with flick-firing missiles, retractable landing gear and an ejection button for R2-D2. This 153-piece LEGO Star Wars set comes with R2-D2 and Anakin Skywalker minifigs. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Bombard the enemies of the Republic from long range with the AT-AP (All Terrain Attack Pod) walker! Extend the retractable stabilizer leg, open the roof and side doors to access the cockpit, and elevate, rotate or release the top-mounted heavy blaster cannon. This 392-piece LEGO set includes 2 Clone Trooper minifigs. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
The Republic's AT-TE Walker stalks planetary surfaces, helping to keep the peace and defeat the Separatist forces! Piloted by Anakin Skywalker and his Jedi apprentice Ahsoka, the Republic keeps the Separatists at bay with firing missiles and a detailed crew cabin! This 798-piece LEGO Star Wars set comes with 2 Clone Trooper, Battle Droid, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and Rotta the Hutt minifigs. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Roll into battle with the Hailfire Droid with 8 flick-firing missiles! The Spider Droid is close behind, backed up by a squad of battle droids! This 249-piece set includes the folding Hailfire Droid, Spider Droid, Super Battle Droid, Battle Droid Commander, and 2 Battle Droid minifigs. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
General Grievous' plan to destroy the Republic moves forward when he sends his personal MagnaGuard Starfighter on missions against his Jedi enemies! Based on the starship seen in the new Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated CGI series, this 431-piece set includes 2 droid minifigs. Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
All of your favorite Galactic Heroes are represented in the fun-for-all-ages line of Star Wars figures, designed for the little kid in every fan! Scheduled to arrive in October 2008. NOTE: Sold as a set containing 12 assorted figures with no guarantee on the mix.
Expand the world of the Star Wars Galactic Heroes action figures with these Star Wars: The Clone Wars Cinema Scenes, featuring vehicles and backgrounds to bring George Lucas' cinematic wonder to life! Play with the Delta Starfighter or Darth Vader's TIE Fighter with these cinema scenes! Scheduled to arrive in October 2008.
Carry your Pokémon collection to your next tournament in these card portfolios featuring artwork from Pokémon Pearl & Diamond: Legends Awakened! Each portfolio features 10 pages with 4-pockets per page.
Carry your Pokémon collection to your next tournament in these card portfolios featuring artwork from Pokémon Pearl & Diamond: Legends Awakened! Each portfolio features 10 pages with 9-pockets per page.
