Desk Pets International (HK) Limited, maker of interactive and actio
n-packed micro-robotic toys and gadgets, announces the launch of BattleTank, a palm-sized robotic tank that is fully controllable through both Apple® and Android™ mobile devices. BattleTank comes equipped with two navigation modes allowing the tank to roam freely or charge into action to race and battle in multi-player mode. Desk Pets will unveil the BattleTank and showcase their full lineup of micro-robotic toys, including CarBot, SkitterBot, TrekBot and more, at Toy Fair 2013, booth #3215, taking place February 10-13 in New York City. Continue reading
Equipment: Desk Pets Rolls Out New BattleTank at Toy Fair
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Equipment: Hasbro’s Marvel Iron Man 3 “Iron Assemblers” Action Figures
In 2013, kids and fans can recreate the excitement of the IRON MA
N 3 film with the buildable ASSEMBLERS action figure line. Each figure features an Interchangeable Armor System, allowing one figure to create more than 25 armor combinations and allowing armor to be switched out between the 16 available figures in the line to create 100’s more combinations. Each figure sold separately. Continue reading
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Vids: Academy Award Nominated HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE Comes to DVD 2/26
HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, the story of the brave young men an
d women who successfully reversed the tide of the AIDS epidemic, has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 85th Academy Awards. A Sundance Selects theatrical release last fall, it will arrive on DVD from IFC Films on February 26, 2013. Continue reading
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Training Simulations: Monster Hunter 3 Coming in March
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the Wii U system and Nintendo 3D
S will bring the battle to retail stores in North America on March 19, 2013 and across Europe on March 22, 2013. The full game will also be offered for digital purchase on both systems and the Wii U game will fully support the voice chat functionality available on that system. For hunters looking to embark on their journeys sooner, free playable demos on the Wii U system and Nintendo 3DS will be available on February 21. Continue reading
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Training Simulations: Hyperdimension Neptunia V
NIS America revealed plans to publish the third installmen
t of the fan-favorite PlayStation3 computer entertainment system exclusive series, Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, in spring 2013 for both the North American and European markets. Neptune reprises her role as the self-aware main character and meets characters new and old after getting transported back to the ’80s version of Gamindustri. Fans of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series will be able to immerse themselves even deeper into the mythos of Gamindustri with Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory. Continue reading
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Equipment: On Sale This Week: Battle Beasts Minimates Series 1
The long wait is over! This week, New Toy Day will finally bring to
the masses Series 1 of Battle Beasts Minimates! With characters and paint schemes exclusive to comic shops and specialty stores, plus new packaging with artwork by Dan Brereton, this assortment of Diamond Select Toys’ most detailed Minimates ever is not to be missed! Continue reading
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Training Simulations: Experience New Content in Edge of Space
Happy New Year, ArkCoNauts! Come celebrate 2013 with Edge
of Space, the 2D sandbox title that recruits players to join spacefaring organization ArkCo, and journey onto an intrepid adventure to the cusp of the galaxy. Edge of Space is changing rapidly with each new patch, introducing new features that challenge and inspire players to creatively terraform a planet. Continue reading
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Vids: A Visitor’s Guide to Istanbul Courtesy of Taken 2
Istanbul is the setting of the latest Taken film where retired 
CIA operative Bryan Mills is on vacation with his family. In this feature, we will highlight some of the must-see destinations in Istanbul and offer some safety tips so you don’t find yourself taken like Bryan and family. Make sure you catch Bryan and family’s Istanbul adventure in Taken 2, available now on Digital HD and on Blu-ray & DVD now. Continue reading
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Vids: Get Taken 2 Today on Blu-ray and DVD
He hunted them, he found them, he killed them; now they have
come back to settle the score. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the return of former CIA operative Bryan Mills and his “particular set of skills” when TAKEN 2 arrived on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD this week. The sequel to the 2008 box office smash Taken, this action-packed follow-up has brought in $135 million theatrically in the U.S. alone. Continue reading
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Equipment: Captain Action Wave 3 Coming Soon…and Photo Contest Info
And even though the holidays are over, we have one more fun toys comi
ng your way soon! Up next are our Wave 3 Uniforms which have just been listed for pre-order in January PREVIEWS. Our next two Deluxe Sets feature Ol’ Shell Head himself, Iron Man and the X-men’s Wolverine! Continue reading
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