Two covers: Kermit and Spidey / Doc Ock.
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