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  • Issue #70
    Toyfare (1997) 70
    Published Jun 2003 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #70 presents 101 Toy Secrets in a tremendous feature that will unveil mysteries, behind-the-scenes information and top secrets from the world of toys from 1967 to present. Learn hidden truths about G.I. Joe, He-Man, Spider-Man, Simpsons and Mego figures along with many, many more! This issue of ToyFare takes you inside Hasbro, the home of G.I. Joe, Transformers and Star Wars toys. Meet the designers behind the biggest toy lines at their office in Rhode Island and get a photo preview all of the huge releases that are coming out later this year. Twisted ToyFare Theatre returns for another hysterical episode. Mego Spidey and the gang are back, and they're sure to be shocked and surprised by this issue's special guests. Find out why! This month's Specialty Price Guide features X-Men action figures. Track the latest prices for all of your favorite comic book, cartoon and movie action figures along with all of the newest releases from Toy Biz. See the latest Hugh Jackman/Wolverine figure from the new X-Men film on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. ToyFare #70 will also feature an exclusive Green Lantern DC Heroclix limited miniature offer from WizKids. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine. Magazine (X2 Wolverine toy cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #71A
    Toyfare (1997) 71A
    Published Jul 2003 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #71 presents The Hulkingest Toys Ever! Action figures come in a lot of sizes, but the bigger they are, the better they are! Mego Hulk hosts this hilarious look at the 10 "Hulkingest" action figures ever, from the 13-inch menace of the movie Hulk figures to the 2-foot terror of the Shogun Warriors to the giant 6 foot Gundam figures! Return to The Matrix. The Matrix is back! We'll run down all of the must-have product tie-ins for the most hotly anticipated trilogy since... that other trilogy! What's happening with the busts, toys, DVDs? Find out here, 'cause we've got it all! The all-new Matrix busts from the talented folks at Gentle Giant studios grace this month's cover. Trace the evolution of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Have you ever wondered how the hero of Eternia went from being a stocky barbarian to a lean, mean fighting machine? We'll unveil the design artwork (by famed sculptors The Four Horsemen) that re-interpreted the original He-Man and his compatriots for the new millennium, including some sketches that never got off the ground! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE: This month's episode of Twisted ToyFare Theatre sees Mego Spidey take his first trip... into the Matrix! Or is it out of the Matrix? Either way, someone's sure to get run over by the Spider-Mobile. Just remember: There may or may not be a spoon! This month's Specialty Price Guide features '80s toys and action figures. Track the latest prices for all of your favorite properties from the 1980s, stuff like Thundercats, G. I. Joe, Centurions and many more. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (Hulk movie toy cover) $4.99 Magazine (Matrix by Gentle Giant cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #71B
    Toyfare (1997) 71B
    Published Jul 2003 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #71 presents The Hulkingest Toys Ever! Action figures come in a lot of sizes, but the bigger they are, the better they are! Mego Hulk hosts this hilarious look at the 10 "Hulkingest" action figures ever, from the 13-inch menace of the movie Hulk figures to the 2-foot terror of the Shogun Warriors to the giant 6 foot Gundam figures! Return to The Matrix. The Matrix is back! We'll run down all of the must-have product tie-ins for the most hotly anticipated trilogy since... that other trilogy! What's happening with the busts, toys, DVDs? Find out here, 'cause we've got it all! The all-new Matrix busts from the talented folks at Gentle Giant studios grace this month's cover. Trace the evolution of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Have you ever wondered how the hero of Eternia went from being a stocky barbarian to a lean, mean fighting machine? We'll unveil the design artwork (by famed sculptors The Four Horsemen) that re-interpreted the original He-Man and his compatriots for the new millennium, including some sketches that never got off the ground! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE: This month's episode of Twisted ToyFare Theatre sees Mego Spidey take his first trip... into the Matrix! Or is it out of the Matrix? Either way, someone's sure to get run over by the Spider-Mobile. Just remember: There may or may not be a spoon! This month's Specialty Price Guide features '80s toys and action figures. Track the latest prices for all of your favorite properties from the 1980s, stuff like Thundercats, G. I. Joe, Centurions and many more. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (Hulk movie toy cover) $4.99 Magazine (Matrix by Gentle Giant cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #72A
    Toyfare (1997) 72A
    Published Aug 2003 by Wizard.

    Cover 1 of 2: the NEW HE-MAN! TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #72 presents an exclusive He-Man and the Masters of the Universe episode guide for the new TV series on Cartoon Network. Get a breakdown of each episode from the first season, including all the characters that have been and haven't been made into action figures, along with new info on the next season of He-Man. PLUS: See He-Man's new toy design for next year and get a premiere of the next waves of new figures coming from Mattel! Get small with ToyFare as we explore the growing phenomenon of small toys: Mini- Mates, Kubricks, Mez-Its, Stikfas, Smitis and more. Examine these cool little figures, covering big properties like Spider-Man, Rob Zombie, Star Trek and many others! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE returns with another hysterical episode! Find out what happens to Mego Spidey and the gang from Megoville this month! This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features Gundam toys and action figures. Gundam is back with a new TV show Zeta Gundam, featuring all-new robots and more explosions. Behold the most complete Gundam price guide ever published, including prices for all of the Gundams from Japan along with all of the figures available in the U.S.! Plus, Can Zeta Gundam defeat Catherine Zeta Jones? Find out here! ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New He-Man toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (Zeta Gundam toy cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #73A
    Toyfare (1997) 73A
    Published Sep 2003 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #73 proudly presents the ultimate Marvel versus DC toy crossover as we match the entire Marvel action figure library against the entire DC library. That's all of your favorites, Spider-Man, Batman, X-Men, Justice League and more from Toy Biz, Diamond Select, Mattel, DC Direct and Hasbro, in one epic battle for toy supremacy. See how these gigantic toy lines compare on a variety of levels in a competition to the finish. Only one toy company will emerge victorious. Wolverine from the new X-Men film takes the stage on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features Transformers toys and action figures. The Transformers are back on TV with all-new adventures and more battles. Behold the most complete Transformers price guide ever published, including prices from Japan along with all of the figures available in the U.S.! The new Dreamwave-style Optimus Prime statue from Palisades is featured on our alternate cover this month. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE smashes into another hysterical episode when the Human Torch seeks revenge on HERBIE the robot for replacing him on the old Fantastic Four cartoon that no one remembers anymore! How does G.I.Joe's perennial foe, the terrorist group known as Cobra, stay in business? Get a glimpse into the bankrolling of Cobra with Cobra Commander and his account in this ToyFare exclusive! Kodiak and the Bearriors return in ToyFare #73. Return to the 1980's when this line of bear-themed figures hit the market and see how they are returning in an all-new form. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New Movie Wolverine toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (Transformers Optimus Prime cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #73B
    Toyfare (1997) 73B
    Published Sep 2003 by Wizard.

    Optimus Prime Variant Cover. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #73 proudly presents the ultimate Marvel versus DC toy crossover as we match the entire Marvel action figure library against the entire DC library. That's all of your favorites, Spider-Man, Batman, X-Men, Justice League and more from Toy Biz, Diamond Select, Mattel, DC Direct and Hasbro, in one epic battle for toy supremacy. See how these gigantic toy lines compare on a variety of levels in a competition to the finish. Only one toy company will emerge victorious. Wolverine from the new X-Men film takes the stage on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features Transformers toys and action figures. The Transformers are back on TV with all-new adventures and more battles. Behold the most complete Transformers price guide ever published, including prices from Japan along with all of the figures available in the U.S.! The new Dreamwave-style Optimus Prime statue from Palisades is featured on our alternate cover this month. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE smashes into another hysterical episode when the Human Torch seeks revenge on HERBIE the robot for replacing him on the old Fantastic Four cartoon that no one remembers anymore! How does G.I.Joe's perennial foe, the terrorist group known as Cobra, stay in business? Get a glimpse into the bankrolling of Cobra with Cobra Commander and his account in this ToyFare exclusive! Kodiak and the Bearriors return in ToyFare #73. Return to the 1980's when this line of bear-themed figures hit the market and see how they are returning in an all-new form. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New Movie Wolverine toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (Transformers Optimus Prime cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #74A
    Toyfare (1997) 74A
    Published Oct 2003 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #74 proudly presents the ultimate G.I. Joe versus Transformers battle as we match Hasbro's two largest home-grown toy lines against each other. Both properties ruled in the 1980s with a one-two punch, paralleling each other's success in toys, cartoons and comic books and they're still going strong. This issue of ToyFare will pit these colossal toy lines against each other comparing heroes, villains, articulation, accessories, cartoon episodes, comic books and much more. If you collect either or both of these toy lines, you can't miss this intensive feature. Only one will emerge victorious. G.I. Joes and Transformers meet on this month's cover to ToyFare #74. Go to Japan with ToyFare and visit the Tokyo Toy Fair trade show. See brand- new Gundam, Kubrick and Transformer toys, along with more releases from Bandai, Takara, Epoch, Kaiyodo, Kotobukiya, Fewture Models and many others. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE presents yet another landmark episode! Will anyone survive this month's hysterical mayhem? Find out here! This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features DC Comics toys and action figures. DC Comics fans have had many of their prayers answered by companies like Mattel and DC Direct. See how all of these figures are pricing in the marketplace, including the surprising hits and super-obscure favorites that command big bucks. DC Direct's all-new Kingdom Come action figures appear on this month's alternate cover to ToyFare #74. Marvel Comics fans will be thrilled to see the making of a Marvel Legends figure. We go behind-the-scenes at Toy Biz to see how a character is selected and designed as a Marvel Legends figure. Learn who will be next in this exceptional series and who is responsible for this fantastic design work. We'll also have information on all of the limited variant editions like the Doom-bot Dr. Doom figure and others. ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots!" ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (Kingdom Come toys from DC Direct cover)$4.99 Magazine (G.I. Joe Vs. Transformers cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #76A
    Toyfare (1997) 76A
    Published Dec 2003 by Wizard.

    Wolverine figure on cover; says "cover 1 of 2" above barcode. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #76 proudly traces the toy evolution of the most popular of the X-Men, Wolverine! The X-Man known as Wolverine has seen a lot of trouble over the years?and a lot of toys! ToyFare's taking a walk down memory lane as we look at the history of the ol' Canuck in plastic, from his very first Secret Wars figure to the modern-day Marvel Legends and X2: X-Men United lines. You won't believe how far he's come! The latest New X-Men Wolverine figure takes the center stage on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. Just in time for Halloween, ToyFare presents the TOP 20 TOY VILLAINS of all time. When it comes to fan-favorite characters, the villains always come out on top. Sure, Optimus Prime and Snake Eyes are great, but what about Megatron and Storm Shadow? We're running down the 20 greatest toys ever made of the greatest cartoon villains the world has known, and only the truly evil will come out on top! Also in the Halloween swing of things, take a horrific trip into the 1980s as ToyFare #76 transports your favorite '80s toys into a surprisingly dark dimension. We're re-thinking our favorite properties?He-Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers and Thundercats? as exercises in terror! You'll never look at Lion-O the same way again! The all-new Snake Hunter He-Man action figure from Mattel premieres on the alternate cover to this issue of ToyFare. This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features horror toys and action figures. Find out how much the spookiest toys in your collection are worth, as well as exactly how spooky they are! (Spookiness levels approximated.) ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New Snake Hunter He-Man toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (New Wolverine toy cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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  • Issue #76B
    Toyfare (1997) 76B
    Published Dec 2003 by Wizard.

    green background; catwoman figure; says "cover 2 of 2" above barcode. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #76 proudly traces the toy evolution of the most popular of the X-Men, Wolverine! The X-Man known as Wolverine has seen a lot of trouble over the years?and a lot of toys! ToyFare's taking a walk down memory lane as we look at the history of the ol' Canuck in plastic, from his very first Secret Wars figure to the modern-day Marvel Legends and X2: X-Men United lines. You won't believe how far he's come! The latest New X-Men Wolverine figure takes the center stage on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. Just in time for Halloween, ToyFare presents the TOP 20 TOY VILLAINS of all time. When it comes to fan-favorite characters, the villains always come out on top. Sure, Optimus Prime and Snake Eyes are great, but what about Megatron and Storm Shadow? We're running down the 20 greatest toys ever made of the greatest cartoon villains the world has known, and only the truly evil will come out on top! Also in the Halloween swing of things, take a horrific trip into the 1980s as ToyFare #76 transports your favorite '80s toys into a surprisingly dark dimension. We're re-thinking our favorite properties?He-Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers and Thundercats? as exercises in terror! You'll never look at Lion-O the same way again! The all-new Snake Hunter He-Man action figure from Mattel premieres on the alternate cover to this issue of ToyFare. This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features horror toys and action figures. Find out how much the spookiest toys in your collection are worth, as well as exactly how spooky they are! (Spookiness levels approximated.) ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New Snake Hunter He-Man toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (New Wolverine toy cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #77B
    Toyfare (1997) 77B
    Published Jan 2004 by Wizard.

    Cover 2 of 2: Star Wars cartoon cover. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #77 presents the ultimate inside scoop on all of the new toys that will be released in 2004! Join us behind-the-scenes with the new Transformers, Lord Of The Rings and G.I. Joe toy lines along with many, many others in this exclusive 16-page mega feature! All of the hottest toy properties including The Matrix, Lord Of The Rings and more with be featured on a photo collage cover to this issue of ToyFare. * Check out our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide with the coolest gifts for toy collectors. From statues to cookie jars to T-shirts to gift sets, the best presents are here! * The new Star Wars cartoon, Clone Wars, is on Cartoon Network, and we're as excited as all get-out! We'll take a fun look at the new cartoon, naming the 14 highlights that make it the best thing to come out of the Star Wars Universe since Padme Amidala! Plus: Find out about all the new Clone Wars toys from Hasbro! * Behold the greatest urban legends in toys, from the "Wonder Bread He-Man," to the infamous "Pimp Daddy Destro." See pictures of these amazing collectors items and learn where they originally came from and why you can't find them. * After the hysterical and unspeakable shocks of the CRISIS ON INFINITE MEGOVILLES, Twisted ToyFare Theatre returns with another all-new episode. All that we know now is that Mego Spidey's world may or may not ever be the same. Don't miss this! * This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features He-Man toys and action figures. Find out how much both the classic figures and the newest ones in your collection are worth, as well as information on the recent red-hot exclusive figures like Keldor! This is the most complete He-Man collectors guide ever assembled with everything from the 1980s to the present. * ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! * ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! * Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #78B
    Toyfare (1997) 78B
    Published Feb 2004 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #77 takes you to Japan to see the Transformers that you didn't know. There's a whole world-well, a whole continent, anyway-of Transformers out there that you've never heard of. Find out what the deal is and see pictures of Star Saber, Overlord, Black Zarak, Victory Leo and many more in this feature! Plus, check out exclusive artwork from the hot artists at Dreamwave, the creators of the Transformers comic books. As Batman soars to new heights with his top-selling comic book by Jim Lee, follow the development of Batman toys through the ages. From the classic Mego Batmans, to the various movie figures from Hasbro to the all-new figures from Mattel and DC Direct. See all of the new figures based on the red-hot comic series and behold the newest Jim Lee inspired Batman figure on the cover to this month's ToyFare. Twisted ToyFare Theatre returns with another all-new episode. See what trouble Mego Spidey and the gang get into this month. Don't miss it! This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features MiniMates, Kubricks and miniature action figures. Find out how much this new class of collectibles is worth and learn about the limited edition exclusives that are pulling top-dollars online and at conventions. ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #79A
    Toyfare (1997) 79A
    Published Mar 2004 by Wizard.

    BEHOLD THE ULTIMATE 2004 CONVENTION-TOY EXCLUSIVE REPORT! Last summer, convention exclusive action figures were among the hottest releases of the year. Limited edition Batman and Keldor figures from Mattel joined the white hot Muppets exclusives from Palisades, and the yellow shirt Captain Kirk from Art Asylum energized collectors into mad-running mobs as conventions opened across the nation. Be prepared for next year as this issue of ToyFare gets you the advance run-down on new limited-edition figures that are planned for 2004 along with information on how to get these figures if you aren't able to travel to the big events. This issue will also have a complete price guide to limited edition/convention exclusive figures. Look for the all-new Muppets Kermit exclusive figure from Palisades on the cover to ToyFare #79 WHAT IS THE BEST OF THE BEST? 2004 was a banner year for figures and ToyFare looks back at the last 12 months to give out our awards for the greatest toys of the year. Who will get Best Toy Line? Best vehicle? Toy of the Year? He-Man, Transformers, Batman, G.I. Joe, Hellraiser, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Robotech?all of these toy lines will be attending, but only one will take top honors! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE IS BACK! Return to Megoville for another all-new episode! See what happens when Mego Spidey finally meets Otto Octavius?a.k.a. Doctor Octopus, the villain in the Spider-Man movie sequel! Will they be friends? Enemies? Cellmates? Don't miss this! MINIMATES MIX'N'MATCH! So you think you've got all of the Marvel MiniMates? To tide yourself over until the next wave comes out, we're going to show you how to create your own custom figures. No paint and glue are needed for these cool figures?just pull 'em apart and snap them back together into surprisingly cool combinations! ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (Convention Exclusive Kermit cover)$4.99 Magazine (Mego Spidey Vs. Mego Dr. Octopus cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #82A
    Toyfare (1997) 82A
    Published Jun 2004 by Wizard.

    EXCLUSIVE BATMAN HUSH UNMASKED LIMITED FIGURE OFFER! Get the limited edition BATMAN HUSH UNMASKED action figure offer from DC Direct! From the red-hot Batman DC Comics series by Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb, this ToyFare exclusive figure of the series main villain is the crowning touch for the Hush figure set. Complete your Batman Hush collection now! This figure will be an extremely limited edition that will only be offered while supplies last! MARVEL BOWEN DESIGNS PHOTO PRICE GUIDE! Celebrate sculptor Randy Bowen's return to the line of Marvel statues and mini- busts that made him famous, as ToyFare #82 presents a complete visual guide to all of the busts and statues that Bowen's done based on the characters of the Marvel Universe! This will be our biggest Visual Price Guide yet!!! Marvel Comics fans will get an exciting cover to this issue of ToyFare that features the Marvel Legends Fantastic Four. INSIDE CARTOON NETWORK'S ADULT SWIM! It's the funniest show-well, block of shows-on television, and we're telling you everything you need to know about it! Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, The Brak Show, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Sealab 2021, Harvey Birdman: Attorney-at-Law, and the brand-new show The Venture Bros. ? we'll go in-depth with all of Cartoon Network's original comedy series, including the best episodes, the actors and writers that make the shows so damn funny and even list the toys we wanna see! An original image by Cartoon Network will be on the cover of this issue. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE IS BACK! Catch all the hilarious madness as Mego Spidey and the gang get into trouble once again in another all-new episode. ToyFare's "Top Ten" list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available-track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (Fantastic Four Marvel Legends cover)$4.99 Magazine (Cartoon Network Adult Swim cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #83A
    Toyfare (1997) 83A
    Published Jul 2004 by Wizard.

    What is it about MiniMates that has captured America's hearts and minds? We'll attempt to explain it all in our massive tribute to MiniMates, including the latest news, all-new images, and another installment of Twisted MiniMate Theatre! The MiniMates phenomenon also strikes on the cover to this issue of ToyFare as the greatest heroes of DC Comics and Marvel clash! SUMMER MOVIE TOYS ROUNDUP - It's that time of the season, when the toys of summer are hitting the shelves to support the big blockbusters of the summer. From Catwoman to Harry Potter, from Aliens/Predator to Spider-Man 2, from Shrek 2 to Blade 3, we'll run down the toys you'll want, the toys you'll need and the toys you won't be able to find! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE IS FINALLY COMING TO AN END - Made you look! Catch more hilarious madness as Mego Spidey and the gang start trouble once again in another all-new episode. LIVING DEAD DOLLS VISUAL PRICE GUIDE - These morbidly deceased figures are anything but dead! See each and every one of these hot toys along with all of the limited editions and convention exclusives. You'll kill yourself if you miss this! ToyFare's "Top Ten" list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available -- track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! And: Exclusive MiniMate offer. Magazine. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #83B
    Toyfare (1997) 83B
    Published Jul 2004 by Wizard.

    What is it about MiniMates that has captured America's hearts and minds? We'll attempt to explain it all in our massive tribute to MiniMates, including the latest news, all-new images, and another installment of Twisted MiniMate Theatre! The MiniMates phenomenon also strikes on the cover to this issue of ToyFare as the greatest heroes of DC Comics and Marvel clash! SUMMER MOVIE TOYS ROUNDUP - It's that time of the season, when the toys of summer are hitting the shelves to support the big blockbusters of the summer. From Catwoman to Harry Potter, from Aliens/Predator to Spider-Man 2, from Shrek 2 to Blade 3, we'll run down the toys you'll want, the toys you'll need and the toys you won't be able to find! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE IS FINALLY COMING TO AN END - Made you look! Catch more hilarious madness as Mego Spidey and the gang start trouble once again in another all-new episode. LIVING DEAD DOLLS VISUAL PRICE GUIDE - These morbidly deceased figures are anything but dead! See each and every one of these hot toys along with all of the limited editions and convention exclusives. You'll kill yourself if you miss this! ToyFare's "Top Ten" list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available -- track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! And: Exclusive MiniMate offer. Magazine. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #85A
    Toyfare (1997) 85A
    Published Sep 2004 by Wizard.

    MEGA TOY PRICE GUIDE SPECIAL ISSUE! It's our biggest price guide ever! We've pulled out the stops and filled our guide with the very latest toy prices for all of your favorite lines?Marvel Legends, DC Direct, He-Man, Batman, Star Trek, Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Transformers and many more! Every toy line you want is in here! Every price you need is in here! New sidebars! New info! New everything! When you hit the conventions to stock up on toys this summer, this is the magazine you need to bring with you! SHE-RA RETURNS AND LEADS OUR GIRLS' TOYS MAMAJAMA! We can't hide it anymore! We love girls' toys! She-Ra, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite, Jem and the Holograms, Care Bears... They're all so cool! We're gonna go in-depth with your favorite shows, and clue you in to facts, trivia, and secret origins you had no idea existed! Mattel's all-new She-Ra joins Batman on the cover to this issue! GREAT COMIC BOOK TOYS MAKE GREAT COMIC BOOK COVERS! With more and more action figures looking like they just stepped out of a comic book, we've decided to put them back IN the comic books! We're re-creating some of the most famous comic book covers of all time, and we're doing it with some of the greatest action figures ever made! Spider-Man appears in one of his most recognized comic book images on this cover to this issue of ToyFare! READ THE LATEST TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE NOW! Mego Spidey and the gang are up to some hilarious new tricks. Hopefully Mego Hulk will keep his pants on! Get this issue and find out what happens! ToyFare's "Top Ten" list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available?track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (BATMAN/SHE-RA cover)$4.99 Magazine (SPIDER-MAN COMIC RE-CREATION cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #86A
    Toyfare (1997) 86A
    Published Oct 2004 by Wizard.

    MARVEL LEGENDS WISH LIST With 2004's assortments of Marvel Legends planned out by Toy Biz, we see a lot of characters that should have toys, but don't... yet! Check out our custom figures, calling out the heroes that deserve to be Legends! Marvel Legends figures unite as the Avengers to re-create the iconic cover to Avengers #4 by Jack Kirby on the cover to this issue! VIDEO GAMES TAKE OVER TOYS! We're taking you inside the world of video games?and video game toys?in this in-depth feature! Find out what the deal is for new toys for Halo 2, Hitman: Contracts, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and much more. What new games are coming out this fall? Which will have toys? What game toys do you wanna see? It's all here! EXCLUSIVE ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR SUE STORM MARVEL SELECT BUST OFFER! A true exclusive, not a repaint or a retool. The only way to complete this new set of Ultimate Fantastic Four Marvel Select Busts is to order this Sue Storm through Wizard Entertainment. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE RETURNS FOR ANOTHER EPISODE! The funniest and longest-running Mego strip in comics presents another all-new event that will change the world as we know it! MARVEL SELECT STATUES AND BUSTS SPECIALTY PRICE GUIDE! After only a few years in the business, Diamond Select Toys has created an impressive collection of Marvel busts and statues! Check out the depth and breadth of this line as we show you pictures of over 100 items, including all of the exclusives and variants! Plus: the upcoming items you have to own! TOYFARE GOES BACK TO SCHOOL! We celebrate a return to fancy book-learnin' by educating... with action figures! Learn geography with the G.I. Joe team, math with the Micronauts and spelling with the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand! It's edu-tainment, without the edu- or the -tainment! Magazine (Marvel Legends Avengers #4 Cover)$4.99 Magazine (Video Game Toys Cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #87B
    Toyfare (1997) 87B
    Published Nov 2004 by Wizard.

    IDENTITY CRISIS! ? DC Comics' red-hot Identity Crisis storyline reveals the private lives of our favorite heroes. To commemorate, we look at the greatest secret identity action figures of all time! Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, Peter Parker...all the best ones are here, as well as the best superhero figures to match them up with! (Plus: the best dead action figures of all time! ? The heroes of DC Comics' Identity Crisis appear on this month's cover to ToyFare magazine. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE ASKS "WHAT IF...?" ? The Watcher returns to peruse countless realities, including ones where our heroes have been fundamentally changed! What if Captain America had never been frozen after World War II? What if Wolverine joined the Defenders? What if Mego Spider-Man's Uncle Ben had lived? ? This is the first-ever "Twisted ToyFare" edition of "What If...?" WWE WRESTLING FIGURES SPECIALTY PRICE GUIDE! ? Put together the ultimate wrestling toy collection as this issue of ToyFare picks the best versions of all of the greatest wrestlers of the WWE?past, present and future?and presenting them to you in this "best of" photo guide to the toy line by JAKKS Pacific! Which is the best Undertaker? The best Rey Mysterio? The best Trish Stratus? Find out here! Plus: the upcoming figures you have to own! JAPANESE TOY MANIA! ? It's Japanese toy insanity as we look at the world of toy collecting in Japan, including the biggest, craziest and priciest toys ever made by man. Plus, we examine the Japanese collector: is he as insane as his American counterpart? All the weirdness that is Japanese toys is here! (To tie in, we have an anime toys cover on this issue.) THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! ? Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Big Shots". Magazine (Identity Crisis cover) $4.99 Magazine (Gundam Toys cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #88B
    Toyfare (1997) 88B
    Published Dec 2004 by Wizard.

    Cover 2 of 3: Marvel vs. DC! MARVEL LEGENDS VS. DC DIRECT?YOU DECIDE! We compare the two biggest names in superhero toys! They slugged it out for your love, and you showed your love by casting a vote! On our Website (wizarduniverse.com), we asked for your opinions on which toy line was better in various categories, and now we're showing you what you said! Will the super-poseable Marvel Legends come out on top, or the all-inclusive DC Direct? BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER VISUAL PRICE GUIDE! Angel may be gone, but the spirit of the Buffyverse lives on in Diamond Select Toys' Buffy the Vampire Slayer toy line! With a five-year history, and a slew of variants on the market, this is one toy line that needs a full photo rundown! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE FOR HALLOWEEN! It's a very creepy "TTT," as Blade the other vampire slayer ? takes on the most horrible vampires in the world! (Well, they aren't that bad, really, but it's the principle of the thing.) Can he capture or kill every bloodsucking fiend within a five-mile radius? We're taking all bets! THE BEST CARTOON TOYS EVER MADE! It seems like every cartoon ever made has had a toy line at one point or another. But which toy lines have best captured their shows' animated style? Which are the most fun to play with? Which are, in a word, the best? We look at such popular toy lines as Justice League, Teen Titans and Clone Wars to decide which are the kings of the hill! (No pun intended.) THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone". Magazine (New Marvel Legends vs. Dc Direct Cover) $4.99 Magazine (Best Cartoon Toys Cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #89A
    Toyfare (1997) 89A
    Published Jan 2005 by Wizard.

    MEGA 2005 TOYFARE PREVIEW! ? 2004 is almost over, and we wanna know what's next for all of the hottest toy lines and companies! Check out 2005 releases from DC Direct, Hasbro, Toy Biz, Palisades, Mattel, Toynami, Yamato USA, Bleeding Edge, Mezco and many more! Plus: your guides to the coolest movies and comics of '05! DC Direct's 2005 all-new Justice League figures inspired by Alex Ross appear on this month's photo cover. HALO VIDEO GAME TOYS PRICE GUIDE! ? The game has finally arrived! One day before "Halo 2" goes on sale, ToyFare #89 will show off every toy in Joyride's Halo toy line, including all of the repaints and battle- damaged variants?plus the newest figures from the Halo 2 line! Can you honestly say you have every figure? We're betting you don't! Superstar comic artist Greg Horn creates a dazzling painted Halo 2 alternate cover. HE-MAN RETURNS TO TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Skeletor and his fraternity brothers have had enough of He-Man and his band of jocks, so they decide to enter into an all-out prank war. But He-Man's frat has been doing this a lot longer than they have, and Skeletor's crew doesn't stand a chance! Look for a special appearance by He-Man's dad, Dean King Randor! SHOP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH TOYFARE! ? Are you a toy collector who wants to buy your friend something cool and toy-related? Check out our handydandy shopping guide, which shows off the coolest gifts for everyone on your list! Or, simply circle the items you want yourself, then leave your copy lying around the house open to the correct page! It can't fail! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! ? Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone". Magazine (ALEX ROSS JUSTICE LEAGUE FIGURES COVER) $4.99 Magazine (HALO 2 COVER BY GREG HORN) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #89B
    Toyfare (1997) 89B
    Published Jan 2005 by Wizard.

    MEGA 2005 TOYFARE PREVIEW! ? 2004 is almost over, and we wanna know what's next for all of the hottest toy lines and companies! Check out 2005 releases from DC Direct, Hasbro, Toy Biz, Palisades, Mattel, Toynami, Yamato USA, Bleeding Edge, Mezco and many more! Plus: your guides to the coolest movies and comics of '05! DC Direct's 2005 all-new Justice League figures inspired by Alex Ross appear on this month's photo cover. HALO VIDEO GAME TOYS PRICE GUIDE! ? The game has finally arrived! One day before "Halo 2" goes on sale, ToyFare #89 will show off every toy in Joyride's Halo toy line, including all of the repaints and battle- damaged variants?plus the newest figures from the Halo 2 line! Can you honestly say you have every figure? We're betting you don't! Superstar comic artist Greg Horn creates a dazzling painted Halo 2 alternate cover. HE-MAN RETURNS TO TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Skeletor and his fraternity brothers have had enough of He-Man and his band of jocks, so they decide to enter into an all-out prank war. But He-Man's frat has been doing this a lot longer than they have, and Skeletor's crew doesn't stand a chance! Look for a special appearance by He-Man's dad, Dean King Randor! SHOP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH TOYFARE! ? Are you a toy collector who wants to buy your friend something cool and toy-related? Check out our handydandy shopping guide, which shows off the coolest gifts for everyone on your list! Or, simply circle the items you want yourself, then leave your copy lying around the house open to the correct page! It can't fail! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! ? Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone". Magazine (ALEX ROSS JUSTICE LEAGUE FIGURES COVER) $4.99 Magazine (HALO 2 COVER BY GREG HORN) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #91B
    Toyfare (1997) 91B
    Published Mar 2005 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE #91 BEST OF THE BEST EVER (REALLY)! * Our annual January "best of" rundown covering the previous year continues but with a twist ? a listing of "Best Evers"! The Best Toy ? ever! The best toy commercial ? ever! The best toy sculpt ? ever! It's the best of the best...of the best! What was the best toy in 1910? What's the greatest toy playset of all time? You wanted the best, you'll get the best! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE TRAVELS TO ASGARD! * Mego Spidey and Loki cross the rainbow bridge in a great quest to find the Mighty Thor who hasn't been seen in Twisted ToyFare Theatre for over 2 years. Where has the great Norse God of Thunder been all this time? Did he get a haircut? Will we see Mego Odin? Find out in this issue! MARVEL SELECT TOYS VISUAL PRICE GUIDE! * Instead of selecting a few select Marvel Select figures (from Diamond Select Toys), we selected the whole darn collection for a selection of visuals for our monthly visual price guide. Every action figure from this line will be featured, savored, possibly made fun of, and priced per the secondary market! * This month's cover will feature the toys from the red-hot Ultimates comic book by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch. STAR WARS EPISODE III TOYS YOU MAY NEVER SEE! * Lookin' forward to Star Wars Episode III? Can't wait for a new Anakin figure? Or another great Yoda figure? From the Burnt-to-a-Crisp Darth Vader to the In-Labor Amidala ? ToyFare unleashes its very own Star Wars line! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! * Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone." Magazine (ULTIMATE AVENGERS cover) $4.99 Magazine (BEST TOYS EVER cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #93B
    Toyfare (1997) 93B
    Published May 2005 by Wizard.

    30-PAGE GIANT INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR PHOTO COVERAGE! What do the toy companies have planned for your favorite toys next year? This is the place to find out?with pictures and information direct from the giant Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City! We'll cover the best and brightest of the toys to come from Mattel, Hasbro, DC Direct, NECA, Palisades, Diamond Select, Toy Biz, Art Asylum, Mezco and many more! This is easily our biggest toy news feature of the year! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE EPISODE 4, PART 2 At the end of 1977's Star Wars: A New Hope Darth Vader's ship spun out of control. What happened next? Where did he go? And who will save him? Find out in this month's hysterical Twisted ToyFare episode. Join four unusual stormtroopers in their search for Vader in the far reaches of outer space a long, long time ago... THE "PERFECT STAR WARS COLLECTION" VISUAL PRICE GUIDE Do you have the perfect Star Wars collection? Only one way to find out?check out our Star Wars VPG! You may have a great Luke figure, a cool Chewbacca, Anakin, or even the most sought-after Vader figure, but if you don't have figures and vehicles we've got here...you ain't got the perfect collection! SPECTACULAR COVERS WITH GALACTUS, STAR WARS AND SIN CITY! Toy Biz presents the Marvel Legends Galactus figure on the cover to this issue! This fantastic figure is the one that Legends fans have been waiting for! Behold new Star Wars figures along with the newest all-new Sin City figures on this month's alternate covers! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone." Magazine (Marvel Legends Galactus Premiere Cover) $4.99 Magazine (New Star Wars Toys Cover) $4.99 Magazine (Sin City Toys From Neca Cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #95
    Toyfare (1997) 95
    Published Jul 2005 by Wizard.

    MARVEL LEGENDS COMPLETE! Wanna see every Marvel Legends toy? Sure you can sell your car, your old clothes and your dog and then invest that hard-earned money buying each and every action figure that's come out...but we have a better idea: buy this issue instead and find out about everything from points of articulation to the total value of the entire line! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE AGAIN! On an island somewhere outside of Megoville, the toys have been stranded. What is the mysterious force that brought them here? Why has fate chosen this ragtag group? Who will survive? Who will die? Who will tell Thor he's not in this issue? If you've watched ABC's Lost, or heard of Gilligan's Island, you'll love this month's hysterical episode! CARTOON NETWORK MAMAJAMA! Take a good, hard look at yourself... Bored yet? Good, because if you want to have fun, it's Cartoon Network where you should be looking! And we'll be taking a real close look at all your CN favorites, from JLU to Venture Bros., from those Family Guy re-runs to those cute li'l Teen Titans! HOW TO BREAK INTO THE TOY BUSINESS! You love toys, you need toys, your life is toys! There's only one thing missing: you don't get paid to play with them! All that can change after you've read ToyFare's guide on breaking into the toy business. We talk to sculptors, painters, product managers and even some toy business owners! When all is said and done, you'll abandon your friends, family and pets to join your favorite toy company. STAR WARS UNLEASHED PHOTO PRICE GUIDE! With Star Wars Episode III on the way, anticipation is building among collectors. See all of the red-hot Star Wars unleashed figures in a giant ToyFare photo price guide with all of the latest information and top quality new photos. You'll get to see all the figures, what they go for, and why they're so cool! Cover price $4.99.

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  • Issue #96
    Toyfare (1997) 96
    Published Aug 2005 by Wizard.

    MARVEL LEGENDS COMPLETE PHOTO COLLECTOR Brand new visual guide with new photography of every figure from all 12 waves from Toy Biz. See all of the hard-to-find variant figures, retailer exclusives and boxed sets along with up-to-date pricing info on everything. This comprehensive guide is the ultimate utility for Marvel Legends collectors. You can't miss this! GODZILLA VISITS TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! Watch the great Godzilla as he goes for a leisurely stroll through downtown Tokyo! What's Ghidorah been up to lately? What are those little things flying around his head? And where did that giant robot Godzilla come from? All of this and much more! The Mego cast will never be the same. TOYFARE'S SUMMER MOVIE TOY SPECTACULAR! With Fantastic Four, Batman Begins, Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith, War Of The Worlds, Dukes Of Hazard and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory on the way, ToyFare compares the various lines and provides detailed information and photography to let you know which ones will rule this summer for fans and collectors. The new Fantastic Four movie toys try to clobber the competition on the cover to this issue! VISITOR GUIDE TO HE-MAN'S ETERNIA AND MUCH MORE! You read right! You'll need this special feature to avoid Panthor's gut on the way to Castle Greyskull. Don't forget 'Incoming,' 'Swag,' 'Top 10,' the best price guides and all the other great stuff that make ToyFare the best reading for toy fans! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #101
    Toyfare (1997) 101
    Published Jan 2006 by Wizard.

    BEHIND THE SCENES AT WETA WORKSHOP! · We talk to the special effects mavens behind King Kong, Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings about their collectibles! How do they turn their effects into statues and action figures? What are they working on next? What's Peter Jackson really like? · Peter Jackson's King Kong appears on this month's cover to ToyFare. GIANT ADULT SWIM PHOTO COLLECTOR'S GUIDE · You've been snapping up Palisades Toys' Adult Swim figures, but how's your Space Ghost: Coast to Coast collection? Or Family Guy? Or Futurama? We've got pictures of every Adult Swim show toy ever made, with prices for all! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! · After the Earth-shattering events of ToyFare #100, what'll Mego Spidey get up to this month? Even we don't know! Heck, we don't know what pants we're gonna wear until we open up the clothes hamper every morning. DC ANIMATED/JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED! · We showcase every DC character that's been done in the animated style, from the classic Batman: The Animated Series to Justice League Unlimited! They're all in one place, for the first time ever! MARVEL SUPER-PETS! · Marvel is finally jumping on the teen-sidekick bandwagon with the Young Avengers, but where are all the super-pets? We customize our ideas for the Super-Pets of the Marvel Universe, and you'll never look at Spider-Man the same way again! WORST HOLIDAY SPECIALS EVER! · The holidays are a time for giving, sharing-and really bad TV programs! We run down the worst specials to ever grace the small screen, from Star Wars to Scooby Doo! THE MAKING OF A WWE SUPERSTAR! · We talk to JAKKS Pacific about the making of their WWE Classic Superstars line to find out what these legendary Superstars are really like! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #103
    Toyfare (1997) 103
    Published Mar 2006 by Wizard.

    TEEN TITAN EPISODE GUIDE · We run down the characters and stories behind every single episode of 'Teen Titans', including the newest season! WWE CLASSIC SUPERSTARS PHOTO GUIDE · They may be out of the ring, but they're not out by a long shot! We run down all of the figures in JAKKS Pacific's classic Superstars toy line, including legends like Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior! ALEX ROSS ON TOYS · We pin down Alex Ross and get his artist's commentary on DC Direct's Alex Ross-based toys! From Kingdom Come to Justice, we hear which toys are his favorites, which he wants to another crack at and which he¹s dying to see made! MINIMATES EXPOSED · We ask the minds behind the MiniMates what's going on with the popular toy line, including new licenses, new scales and more! UNSUNG VILLAINS WISH LIST · We provide the toy companies with our handy-dandy primer to the screen villains that need to get made as toys! You won¹t believe the villains we want to see! ROBOT CHICKEN · This all-toy stop-motion animated show is one of Adult Swim's most popular programs, and with good reason! As the second season gears up for its spring debut, we go behind-the-scenes to give you the director's commentary on the best moments from the first season. Plus, behind-the-scenes info on what's to come! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE · Captain Kirk has roaming hands, but he'd better put a lid on it, or he's fired! Can the intergalactic ladies' man keep his mind off of you-know-what? Find out here! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #105
    Toyfare (1997) 105
    Published May 2006 by Wizard.

    THE ORIGIN OF G.I. JOE · Did you know that G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was originally envisioned as a comic book taking place inside the Marvel Universe? We interview Larry Hama about how he came up with the concept, and how he set about turning it into the franchise we all know and love. STAR WARS FAN POLL · We unveil the 25 finalists in our official Star Wars Fan Choice Poll! From here, readers will be able to log on the wizarduniverse.com to vote on which character they want to see made by Hasbro in toy form! NEW YORK TOY FAIR · We present our pictures from Februrary's NY Toy Fair, showing you everything that's coming in 2006! Yes, everything! Well, almost everything. We won't be covering My Little Pony. But if you want action figures, we got em! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! · It's a day in the life of Black Bolt, King of the Inhumans! We follow the silent monarch of Attilan as he wanders his home on the moon, avoiding his annoying neighbor the Watcher, trying to explain everything in pantomime and telling Lockjaw to keep off the couch. Oh, the Inhumanity! SUPERHERO MOVIE TOYS! · We put together the toys of every superhero who's ever gotten a film deal! With Batman, Wolverine and Daredevil all in one room it's a party with potentially unlimited box-office potential! Of course, there's a good chance it'll stink on ice. DISNEY DREAM TEAM · We talk to the toy makers behind the amazing action figures at the Disney store, from the Incredibles to Disney Heroes to Chronicles of Narnia. Who are the men behind the mouse-er, the mouse's mall-based boutiques? Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #108
    Toyfare (1997) 108
    Published Aug 2006 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE'S $10,000 TREASURE HUNT! It's ToyFare's biggest contest ever, as we finally launch our massive scavenger hunt! This issue will tell you everything you need to pillage, plunder and steal (no stealing, please) to qualify for a chance to win $10,000 worth of swag! It's every buccaneer's dream! PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN PHOTO GUIDE Hoist the mainsail, swab the poopdeck and track down every single NECA Pirates figure made for both Curse of the Black Pearl and Dead Man's Chest! For all you mega Pirates fans, we're gonna run down the entire line, with prices and pics of each figure. MUSIC TOYS WE DON'T WANT TO SEE Music toys are making a resurgence, with plenty of great rock stars in the toy pipeline-Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page and John Lennon, to name a few. But what if some company decides to make a musician that should never, ever have a toy? (Two words: Clay Aiken.) We got Robot Chicken customizers Plastic Earth to realize our musical nightmares in 3-D. TEEN TITANS & JLU: THE LOST ESPISODES Why were JLU and Teen Titans cancelled? We go right to the source to find out why shows ended and what would have been next for these two super-teams. Plus: what's taking their place? HASBRO DOES MARVEL What does Hasbro have planned for the Marvel license in 2007? We finally get some answers, and we even get our customizers to craft some examples of what we'd like to see! TV ON DVD We watch our favorite cartoons on DVD (G.I. Joe, Transformers, DuckTales) and rate them against our memories of them! Do they stand up against the test of time? TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE The Stormtroopers are back! The four misfits of the Imperial army are left jobless when the Empire suddenly collapses! With no prospects and no medical benefits, the troopers do what they gotta do...they enroll at Jedi Academy for training! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #112
    Toyfare (1997) 112
    Published Dec 2006 by Wizard.

    BOWEN DESIGNS: A sculptor'S COMMENTARY ? We show off Bowen Designs' hot upcoming statues and get Randy Bowen and his team to fill us in on all of the behind-the-scenes details! Plus: Bowen's personal faves! The upcoming Bowen Designs Spider-Woman statue is on our cover this month. DC ARTISTS TOY WISH LIST ? DC does such great artist-based lines, but there are still so many DC artists we'd like to see entire lines of toys based on! We spotlight the artists whose artwork deserves a third dimension: Kevin Maguire, Adam Hughes, Rags Morales, Amanda Conner and more! INDIE COMICS LEGENDS! ? Love your Marvel Legends but long to team them up with your favorite independent comics superstars? Shocker Toys has signed licenses with Top Cow, Image, 2000 A.D. and more to do super-poseable figures of characters like Witchblade, Darkness, Jack Staff, Madman, Shadowhawk and more! We go behind-the-scenes on this sure-to-be popular toy line! SECRET AGENT TOYS! ? In honor of the upcoming James Bond film Casino Royale, we offer a retrospective on the history and variety of 007 action figures! See the history of the spy's collectibles, from Dr. No to today! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE ? There aren't a lot of places Mego Captain Kirk hasn't boldly gone, but he's about to go to one of them...the far-flung future of Star Trek: The Next Generation! How will he misuse the holodeck? Why is he the only hope against the threat of the Borg? And how will he react to Troi's uniform? Find out here! TOYFARE'S REGULAR KILLER DEPARTMENTS! ? Thrill to our world-premiere toy coverage in 'Incoming'! Guffaw at the hilarious fake news of 'The Monthly Rag'! Calculate to the loving listings in our full-color price guide! It's all in here! Cover price $4.99.

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  • Issue #113
    Toyfare (1997) 113
    Published Jan 2007 by Wizard.

    HOLIDAY BUYER'S GUIDE ? It's the ultimate guide to gifts for fanboys! Choose from the sure-fire hits for fans of any property AND the super-obscure items that you won't believe exist! A selection of hot properties will appear on this issue's cover. MARVEL LEGENDS TEAM-UP! ? Using only Marvel Legends-and a healthy amount of fun-tack-we're putting together the best super-teams in the Marvel universe! The Avengers, the Masters of Evil, the X-Men, the Brotherhood...we pick the perfect lineups and call out the figures that are missing from the perfect collection! HISTORY OF THE TMNT ? ToyFare looks back at the evolution of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, from their creation on the back of a napkin to their upcoming CGI movie, plus all the rises and falls along the way! VENTURE BROS. EPISODE GUIDE ? It's our in-depth look at one of the most hilarious cartoons on TV, with commentary from the show's creator! We'll call out all of the hidden gems, including every Marvel Comics reference ever made! ROBOT CHICKEN BEHIND-THE-SCENES ? They're toys behaving badly, and we're going behind-the-scenes to bring you untold tales of what goes into each and every episode of the popular stop-motion animation! THE USUAL CONTENTS! ? The utterly hilarious Twisted ToyFare Theatre, our huge full-color price guide, our chock-full-o'-pictures Incoming section... this issue has it all! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #115
    Toyfare (1997) 115
    Published Mar 2007 by Wizard.

    G.I. Joe Sigma Six Photo Guide ? When G.I. Joe: Sigma Six deployed on television screens last year, it brought a kickass new Joe toy line to store shelves. Now we present a complete photo guide to the toy line that's gotten us more jazzed than ever about G.I. Joe. Stick that in your grenade launcher and smoke it! The Shallow End of the Pool ? A great look can take a character like Boba Fett and make him immortal...even if there's nothing else going on there. We run down the 10 coolest looking characters from comics, animation, television and movies who are skating by on a little more than their looks. Nicolas Cage: The Superhero SagA ? Nic Cage finally gets to be a superhero in Ghost Rider, but it's been a long, strange trip. So we're recounting the epic story of Nic Cage's dealings with all things superheroic, from naming himself after Power Man to naming his son after Superman. Lost Legends ? Marvel Legends may be safe and sound over at Hasbro, but there's a group of Toy Biz Marvel Legends that will never see the light of day. Check them out like you'll never see them again in our EXCLUSIVE photos! Game Wars ? We pit comic book-based video games Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Justice League Heroes against each other for the definitive head-to-head showdown. Which one has the most obscure bits of weirdness for hardcore comic book dorks like us? Thundercats Return! ? A re-vamp of the Thundercats is rumored to be on the way, and it's rumored that they're a teenage band on present-day Earth. We separate fact from fiction and try to get to the bottom of this... Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #116
    Toyfare (1997) 116
    Published Apr 2007 by Wizard.

    TRANSFORMERS! ? It's never been a better time to be a fan of the Robots in Disguise! We've got pictures of the newest Transformers toys, plus information on next summer's highly anticipated Transformers movie! Transformers toys will grace the cover of this month's issue. LEGION OF SUPERHEROES! ? We take you inside the hot new cartoon series and show you why it's the perfect successor to Teen Titans and Justice League Unlimited! Plus, a sneak-peek at the new toy line from Mattel! MARVEL LEGENDS! ? What's next for the most popular toy line in America? Wouldn't you like to know! ToyFare will have the latest news and details about the popular line, including upcoming Hasbro waves and info on rare variants and exclusives! INCOMING! ? Pictures of hundreds of the yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in your grubby little paws! Marvel Legends, DC Direct, DC Superheroes, Star Wars, Transformers, Justice League, G.I. Joe, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, South Park, Family Guy, WWE Classic Superstars, TNA Wrestling and more! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life...and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of TTT go on next? TOY PRICE GUIDE! ? We've got current price listings for over 4,000 toys from today's hottest toy lines, including information about variants and exclusives! Find out how much your collection is worth and see which ones you're missing! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #118
    Toyfare (1997) 118
    Published Jun 2007 by Wizard.

    SPIDEY SYMBIOTE-MANIA! ? Venom! Black-costume Spidey! Carnage! Okay, maybe not Carnage, but the world is going symbiote-crazy for the black-garbed men of Spider-Man 3! We'll take a look at the past, present and future of the symbiote in toys, comics and film! Venom and the villains of May's Spider-Man 3 will grace the cover of this issue. BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ? You watch it, you love it, now collect the toys! If you've been dying to own your own little Cylon-flesh-cloaked or otherwise-there's never been a better time or more toys to choose from! We've got coverage of the newest Battlestar Galactica lines from Hasbro, Majestic and Diamond Select! G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO! ? Hard to believe, but the heroes of G.I. Joe have been around for 25 years-they don't look a day over 20! That's because Hasbro is celebrating the anniversary of Snake Eyes, Duke and Roadblock with a brand-new toy line, which promises to include some of the greatest G.I. Joe figures ever made! We'll have an in-depth look at the line, as well as what's to come for the Joe team! INCOMING! ? Pictures of hundreds of the yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in your grubby little paws! Marvel Legends, DC Direct, DC Superheroes, Star Wars, Transformers, Justice League, G.I. Joe, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, South Park, Family Guy, WWE Classic Superstars, TNA Wrestling and more! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life...and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of 'TTT' go on next? TOY PRICE GUIDE! ? We've got current price listings for over 4,000 toys from today's hottest toy lines, including information about variants and exclusives! Find out how much your collection is worth and see which ones you're missing! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #119
    Toyfare (1997) 119
    Published Jul 2007 by Wizard.

    SUMMER MOVIE TOY GUIDE! ? It's summertime, and the toys are comin' fast and furious! With a half-dozen big toy flicks coming out this summer-Transformers, Spider- Man 3, Harry Potter 5, Fantastic Four 2, Shrek 3, Pirates of the Caribbean 3 and The Simpsons-we're giving you a complete guide to this summer's movie toys! See what's upcoming for all of the big films, as well as price guides for what's already out there! Harry Potter, Fantastic Four, and more summer movies will be on the cover of this issue. GREATEST COMIC BOOK MOMENTS ? We run down some of the most amazing, eye-popping scenes in comics history, and talk to the big comic-book statue makers about the likelihood of seeing statues of them! From Spider-Man dragging himself out of his grave to Wolverine popping a claw through Sabretooth's brain, these are the scenes we want to see in 3D! LION-O SPEAKS! ? It's our in-depth interview with Larry Kenney, the voice of Lion- O! We talk to him about his experiences on the show, his guest spot on Family Guy and even the rumored Thundercats relaunch! INCOMING! ? Pictures of hundreds of the yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in your grubby little paws! Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel Legends, DC Direct, DC Superheroes, Super Friends, Justice League, G.I. Joe, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, South Park, Family Guy, WWE Classic Superstars, TNA Wrestling and more! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life...and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of 'TTT' go on next? TOY PRICE GUIDE! ? We've got current price listings for over 4,000 toys from today's hottest toy lines, including information about variants and exclusives! Find out how much your collection is worth and see which ones you're missing! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #120B
    Toyfare (1997) 120B
    Published Aug 2007 by Wizard.

    Not polybagged and does not include extras. TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS PHOTO GUIDE ? The Transformers Classics line from Hasbro is heating up the shelves with classically styled renditions of the Generation 1 Transformers we know and love! We'll run down all of the figures that are out so far-as well as what's on the way-with photos for them all! Plus: a photo guide to the brand-new movie line, a sneak peek at the film, a complete Transformers price guide and more great Transformers features! A Transformers movie toy will be on the cover of this issue. TOYFARE: Doctor WHO MAMAJAMA! ? Everyone loves Doctor Who, the British sci-fi show that's taken America by storm, so we're gonna take a look at all aspects of the fandom! From a look at the new toys and new episodes to the classic Doctors and spin-off series, everything Who is here! M-M-M-M-M.A.S.K.! ? No one knows what hides behind the masquerade...except us! We'll take a look behind-the-scenes at the classic Kenner toy line! MARVEL: post-civil war wishlist ? The Civil War is over, so now begins the Reconstruction! We're calling out the Initiative-era characters we wanna see as toys, from the new Champions to Omega Flight! INCOMING! ? Pictures of hundreds of the yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in your grubby little paws! Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel Legends, DC Direct, DC Superheroes, Super Friends, Justice League, G.I. Joe, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, South Park, Family Guy, WWE Classic Superstars, TNA Wrestling and more! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life...and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of 'TTT' go on next? Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #125
    Toyfare (1997) 125
    Published Jan 2008 by Wizard.

    HOLIDAY BUYER'S GUIDE ? Don't know what to get for the geek in your life this holiday season? We've got a list of the best gifts coming out this year that your comic-, fantasy- and sci-fi-loving friends and family will love! THE ULTIMATE WEAPONS ? Sci-fi and fantasy stories are known for their fights...which means that more often than not they're known for their weapons! We run down the 50 greatest weapons of genre fiction, from swords to lightsabers to chainsaw hands! Plus: the lamest weapons of all time! THE ART OF MINIMATES ? With a slew of properties under their belt, the MiniMates have been drawn dozens of times and recreated dozens of famous movie posters! We'll show you all of the best MiniMate art, with commentary by the artist! IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE! ? Japanese video game company Square Enix doesn't just make the Final Fantasy games-they make the toys, too! We'll talk to them about their philosophy, their history and what we'll see next from the world of FF! DC DELUXE PHOTO SPREAD ? We show you a group shot of every single DC Deluxe Figure ever created, including the newest female and teenage characters! Twelve-inch superheroes have never looked cooler! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life...and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of 'TTT' go on next? Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #128
    Toyfare (1997) 128
    Published Apr 2008 by Wizard.

    TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED BEHIND-THE-SCENES ? To paraphrase Doug E. Fresh, the Transformers are back and they're all brand-new! We interview Hasbro and Cartoon Network about bringing these totally redesigned Transformers to television and what challenges they faced in creating toys that captured the stylized look of the show while still transforming into trucks. The new Optimus Prime will appear on the cover of this issue. WOMEN OF ACTION! ? We run down our 50 favorite females in fiction, including the characters who have action figures, the ones who look like action figures, and the ones who need action figures! From She-Ra to Ripley to Wonder Woman, it's an estrovaganza! RETRO: M.U.S.C.L.E. ? Remember those little pink guys that came in garbage cans? They were intergalactic wrestlers, and they were awesome. We look at their sordid history, their failed comeback bid and the awesome toys we never got in America! A DECADE OF DC DIRECT ? The comic toy makers turn 10, and we're celebrating along with them! We'll talk to them about their 10 years in toys, and we run down our 10 favorite DC Direct toys from the last 10 years! Twisted ToyFare Theatre! ? Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life...and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of 'TTT' go on next? Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #129
    Toyfare (1997) 129
    Published May 2008 by Wizard.

    M.I.A. IRON MAN ARMORS! ? We spotlight the many great Iron Man armors that have never been captured in 6-inch toy form (Iron Man 2020, Undersea Iron Man, etc.) and ask Hasbro what they think of these ideas for a comic-based Iron Man toy line! Also: our Robert Downey Jr. movie toy wish list! Movie Iron Man will appear on the cover of this issue. THE DARK KNIGHT: THE FOUR HORSEMEN INTERVIEW! ? We talk to fan-favorite sculpting team the Four Horsemen about taking a crack at Mattel's line of 6-inch, movie-based figures for The Dark Knight! We'll have pictures and info on all the toys! THE ART OF MINIMATES! ? Back to the Future. Lord of the Rings. Desperately Seeking Susan? We showcase the great artwork created by Diamond Select/Art Asylum to promote their MiniMates lines, and we also talk to the artists behind it all! JAYCE AND THE WHEELED WARRIORS! ? What was up with this toy line about futuristic cars vs. evil plant creatures? We find out in this investigative report. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? What will the beloved 'TTT' characters be up to this month? Will they be debating a solution to the global warming crisis that will protect America's economic interests at home and abroad? Heck no! They'll be doing something dumb and hopefully funny. Would you expect anything less? Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #130
    Toyfare (1997) 130
    Published Jun 2008 by Wizard.

    THE RETURN OF INDIANA JONES ? We celebrate the return of the world's greatest treasure hunter (sorry, Lara Croft) by showing off all of the toys and statues that are coming out around the new Indy movie this May! Also, ToyFare looks back at the movies, the TV series, the books and the toys that made Indy what he is today! Indiana Jones will be on the cover of this issue. IRON MAN COSTUME CONTEST RESULTS ? We asked you to send us your best Iron Man costume pictures, and you delivered! This issue we showcase all of the suits of armor you made-be they metal, plastic or cardboard-and reveal the grand-prize winner! SECRETS OF SPEED RACER ? Speed Racer wasn't always a high-tech, big-budget movie directed by the Wachowski Brothers-it was once the most low-budget of low- budget cartoons! We'll look at some of the most embarrassing moments of Speed Racer's animated past. Plus: Chim Chim ranks the greatest monkeys in entertainment! FAT GUY STUCK IN INTERNET! ? We go behind the scenes at the live-action Adult Swim show, with pictures of the mutants, monsters and Internet memes that make up the computer world of John Gemberling, a.k.a. the fat guy who's stuck in the Internet! Plus, commentary by the creators! RETRO: POWER LORDS ? Designed by famed sci-fi artist Wayne Barlowe, Power Lords had some of the most unusual designs of any toy line in history. We look at the brief existence of this unconventional series, including Barlowe's original artwork, and we even talk to Barlowe himself. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #132
    Toyfare (1997) 132
    Published Aug 2008 by Wizard.

    LEGENDS OF 'THE DARK KNIGHT'! ? Mattel is making some of the best Batman movie toys ever with their line of Dark Knight action figures, based on the next movie. But what were the best toys from previous films? We take a look at all six modern Batman movies and call out the best figures, best moments and best costumes of each installment! Plus: The Batman movie toys we want to see! Batman will also be on the cover of this issue. COMPLETE HELLBOY PHOTO GUIDE! ? Hellboy is back on the big screen in Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and Mezco is back with more great toys! We'll give you a complete guide to Mezco's awesome Hellboy figures-both movie and comic, as well as HB toys from Graphitti, Gentle Giant, Toy2R and Sideshow-in this complete photo price guide! Plus: What's coming up next? CRAZIEST JAMES BOND VILLAINS! ? Is that redundant? Don't you need to be a power-hungry lunatic to incur the wrath of MI5 and their retinue of triple-digit assassins? Well, some Bond villains are crazier than others, as evidenced by their ridiculous plans, unusual pets and bizarre weaponry. We run down the looniest! RETRO: ROBO-FORCE ? These blocky robots by Ideal had the power of suction cup technology! We investigate their strange origins, unmade toys and what made them a 'Force' to be reckoned with! ...Get it? No? Well, we tried. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life...and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of 'TTT' go on next? PLUS: COVERAGE OF THE NEW YORK COMIC CON! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #133
    Toyfare (1997) 133
    Published Jul 2008 by Wizard.

    50 Greatest Invasions! ? Marvel's Secret Invasion is in full swing, and the Skrulls are coming fast and furious! With one of the most well-planned invasions in the history of science fiction underway, we thought we'd take the opportunity to rank the greatest alien invasions of all time. From Robotech to Independence Day, we count down to humanity's extinction! Plus: The lamest invasions of all time! A Secret Invasion character will appear on the cover of this issue. Comic Crossover Toys We Wanna See! ? Comic book crossovers make the best toy lines (Secret Wars, anyone?), Marvel's Secret Invasion is kicking so much butt that we want to see toys based on it! We'll show off our customs, and run down other crossovers we want in plastic! Wizard World Philly Coverage! ? This year's Wizard World Philadelphia will be a big ol' cheesesteak sandwich of toy goodness! We'll run down the panels, the exclusives and the superstar guests that made it the ultimate toy happening! Weirdest Bond Henchmen ? Last issue we showed you James Bond's craziest villains-this issue it's their lame-ass employees! From Oddjob to Nick Nack, these are the weirdo goons who were handily dispatched by Bond, and whose only weapons were surprise and Bond's own incredulity. Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors ? Ever try to write and in-depth article about Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors? Don't! It's not easy! After much delay, we finally present to you our 'Retro' feature on Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors! We mean it this time! Twisted ToyFare Theatre! ? Toys doin' stuff! And it's funny! It's like a comic book, except we own a lot of action figures and we can't draw. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #134
    Toyfare (1997) 134
    Published Aug 2008 by Wizard.

    MAsters of the universe return! ? Mattel and the Four Horsemen are bringing back He-Man and his muscle-bound compatriots, and we're going behind-the-scenes to see how they brought them back, plus what they're going to look like! Plus: an update on the live-action He-Man movie! The new Skeletor will make his world premiere on the cover of this issue. most violent fictional sports ? The 'Death Race 2000' remake will be roaring into theatres this August, and what better way to celebrate than count down the craziest and most violent fictional sports?! From Death Race to Running Man and Quiddich to Rollerball, we'll cover all the best, along with some of the craziest real-life sports! yu-pon sketchook! ? ToyFare gets a peek into the sketchbook of Japanese artist Yu-Pon, who's designing spirally-eyed, super-cute interpretations of Marvel superheroes and Indiana Jones characters for Kotobukiya! We'll see her original artwork, plus character designs no one else has seen, as well as having an in-depth interview! craziest bond gadgets ? Henchmen and villains are great, but what's a superspy without those fancy gadgets? Luckily for James Bond, that's a question he'll never need to answer. 007's used some of the craziest gadgets ever invented, and we'll be counting down the top 10 most ridiculous in his storied history. the story of starcom ? We take a look at the origin, history and inherent awesomeness of Coleco's magnetized toy line about the U.S. Space Force. We'll also go inside the incredible cartoon series! PLUS: COVERAGE OF Wizard world chicago! _Magazine (COVER: Skeletor World Premiere) Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #137
    Toyfare (1997) 137
    Published Jan 2009 by Wizard.

    TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #137 $4.99 WE'RE WATCHING THE WATCHMEN o It's one of the most anticipated comic adaptations of all time...and it's inspiring one of the most anticipated toy lines of all time! We'll be talking to some of the talents behind Zack Snyder's new film, based (of course!) on the beloved Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons tome, Watchmen. We'll also chat up the team at DC Direct that's finally bringing the characters to shiny plastic and polystone toy- life! DC Direct's Watchmen figures to take aim on our cover this month! THE GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING o It's time again for ToyFare's annual gift guide, our ultimate resource for what to buy for the toy geek or pop culture dork in your life. Or, if you're the toy geek or pop culture dork, here are the items to drop hints to your friends and loved ones about! Either way, it's always a must-read-and this year is no exception! SUPER HERO SQUAD GETS VISUALIZED o Hasbro's Marvel Super Hero Squad has an expansive toy line-and an upcoming cartoon. So to make sure you're all up to speed for the 'toon, we're giving you a visual price guide to all the characters in the line! From the Hulk to the Red Skull, feast your eyes on the cutest little badasses and bad guys to ever grace toy shelves. GO, GO GADGET COMEBACK! o He only had one toy in the '80s...but it was one of the greatest toys ever made. We examine the many mysteries of the man known as Inspector Gadget, and take a sneak peek at his new 'toon for the new millennium! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE HITS THE BRICKS! o It's the 30th anniversary of the iconic yellow Lego Man, and ToyFare is celebrating with a special Lego edition of 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre!' What exotic Lego locales will Lego Man visit? What will he get his head stuck to? Will he make it through the entire strip with his torso intact? You'll have to read to find out! _Magazine (COVER: DC Direct's Watchmen figures) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #138
    Toyfare (1997) 138
    Published Feb 2009 by Wizard.

    SHIPPING In DECEMBER 2008 FROM WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT toyfare: the toy magazine #138 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #138 $4.99 MARVEL: YOUR UNIVERSE, YOUR SCALE o It's the hottest new toy line of 2009! Hasbro's Marvel Universe figures take the Marvel characters into the popular 3 3/4-inch scale, and tie directly into the aftermath of the hottest comic event of the year: Secret Invasion. We'll talk to the team behind the new toys and find out what fans can expect in 2009...and beyond! Hasbro's Marvel Universe figures will appear on this month's cover. HUGE 2009 PREVIEW o If it's something that geeks will be talking about in 2009, we're covering it first here! 2009 is going to be a blockbuster year for toy fans with G.I. Joe and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, but that's just the tip of the iceberg! From movies like Star Trek and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to TV shows like Dollhouse and a new season of Lost, to epic comic book storylines like 'Green Lantern: The Blackest Night' to blockbuster video games like Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, 2009 is shaping up to be a pop culture smorgasbord, and ToyFare has it all covered! Plus: your first look at some of 2009's hottest new toy lines! If you're going to be watching it, reading it, collecting it or playing with it next year, read about it right here! TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT...THE RED CARPET! o It's the 25th anniversary of Hasbro's Transformers, so this issue our 'retro' feature looks forward as well as back: we'll examine the 25-year history of the seminal transforming robot line, plus we'll take a look at Hasbro's exciting new 25th anniversary line of Transformers figures TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE-PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR! o It's December, and that can only mean one thing: there's a new installment of 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre' in this issue! Who knows what sort of mischief the 'TTT' toys will get up to in this installment? We do! Or at least we will. Really soon. But it'll be hilarious. _Magazine (COVER: Hasbro's Marvel Universe figures) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #141A
    Toyfare (1997) 141A
    Published Mar 2009 by Wizard.

    X-Men Origin Wolverine Cover. LOGAN'S RUNWAY. Everyone's favorite short, hairy, insanely violent mutant will be getting the solo movie treatment this May with X-Men Origins: Wolverine. So, to celebrate, we're going running down the craziest Wolverine toys of all time...and trust us, there's plenty to choose from. Hasbro's (non-crazy) Wolverine movie toys appear on one of the covers for this issue. SPACE TREKKING o May will also see the big screen debut of a bold new direction for the Star Trek franchise with the launch of J.J. Abrams' pretty awesome looking new Trek film. Playmates has big plans for relaunching their Star Trek line based on the new movie,including a ton of new action figures and vehicles (we're hoping for a pre-teen Kirk with stolen car). We'll be talking to the company about what brought them back to the Trek fold. Playmates' new Star Trek figures appear on one of the covers for this issue. TOP SECRET MATTEL PROJECT o Shhh, don't tell anyone, but Mattel's got a great new toy line they'll be announcing at New York Toy Fair this year. We can't tell you about it now, but once you hear about it, you'll be all like, 'Holy crap, how did they do that?' And lucky for you, we've got the inside scoop! Check out in-production images and interviews with the masterminds behind this brand new line that will blow you away. TOYFARE AT NEW YORK TOY FAIR o The big dance of the toy industry descends on New York City's Jacob Javits Center, and we'll be there! If it's coming from a major toy company next year, you'll be able to check it out in this special jam-packed issue! Get the latest news and pics from all your favorite companies! Or at least the ones that will talk to us. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE o Everybody dies! Eventually. But probably not in this issue of 'Twisted ToyFare.' After all, the only things certain in life are death, taxes, and that 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre' will be pretty darn hysterical. _Magazine (COVER: Hasbro's X-Men Origins: Wolverine Movie figures) _Magazine (COVER: Playmates's Star Trek Movie figures) Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #143A
    Toyfare (1997) 143A
    Published Jul 2009 by Wizard.

    THE HISTORY OF MEGO o The inside scoop on the history of the beloved toy line, and its shocking resurrection! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE o President Barack Obama makes his sure-to-be-historic 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre' debut! Guest-starring hope, change, and probably some lightsabers. TRANSFORMERS 2 o Go behind the scenes of the hottest sequel of the year as ToyFare spotlights Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and the latest additions to Hasbro's hot toy line. __Magazine (COVER: Twisted ToyFare Obama/Obi-Wan) $4.99 __Magazine (COVER: Hasbro's Transformers 2 figure) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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  • Issue #143B
    Toyfare (1997) 143B
    Published Jul 2009 by Wizard.

    THE HISTORY OF MEGO o The inside scoop on the history of the beloved toy line, and its shocking resurrection! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE o President Barack Obama makes his sure-to-be-historic 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre' debut! Guest-starring hope, change, and probably some lightsabers. TRANSFORMERS 2 o Go behind the scenes of the hottest sequel of the year as ToyFare spotlights Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and the latest additions to Hasbro's hot toy line. __Magazine (COVER: Twisted ToyFare Obama/Obi-Wan) $4.99 __Magazine (COVER: Hasbro's Transformers 2 figure) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #144
    Toyfare (1997) 144
    Published Aug 2009 by Wizard.

    ToyFare #144 BUSTIN' MAKES US FEEL GOOD ' The greatest movie of all time is finally getting the toys it deserves. No...not CITIZEN KANE... GHOSTBUSTERS! TWISTED TOYAFARE THEATRE ' They said it couldn't (or shouldn't) be done: TRANSFORMERS vs. G.I. JOE, TTT style! YOU'VE GOT MEL! ' Comedic Legend Mel Brooks tells us which of his properties he'd like to see make the leap to toys and comics! TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #144 Cover (GHOSTBUSTERS TOYS)..........................................$ Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #145
    Toyfare (1997) 145
    Published Sep 2009 by Wizard.

    ToyFare #145 YO, JOE! ' After over 25 years, G.I.Joe is finally coming to the big screen in a live-action film that doesn't involve ancient reptile people! We're celebrating with a Real American Issue of ToyFare, featuring info and news on the toys, the movie and the highly anticipated Video game... even the latest G.I. Joe Halloween costumes and bedsheets! PLUS a complete price guide to the classic Real American Hero Line! CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURER! ' Vote for your choice for the newest character in Mattel's DC Universe Classics. Get your first look at the surprising characters on the latest ballot! IN COMIC SHOPS JULY 8, 2009 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #145 Cover (HASBRO: G.I.Joe Movie toys)...................$4.99 Cover price $4.99.