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NEWS: Expect Titan Tron Live Series 3 to be in your hands very soon. Though we had to wait a little while longer to get them, they're definitely worth the wait. As a bonus, TTL 3 includes accessories. Jericho, who now has a new hairstyle, includes a sledgehammer;Chyna has a mechanics' creeper; Austin has a crutch, The Rock comes with a cookie sheet; Test has a guard rail; and Big Boss Man has removable sunglasses, a lamp, and his signature baton.

With Billy Gunn being paired with Triple H in Double Slam 4, Stephanie McMahon's figure is in limbo once again. She was originally scheduled for Back Alley Street Fighters, then in Double Slam 4 with Triple H, and now she doesn't seem to have a home. She may be included with Triple H in another upcoming 2-pack, but Jakks has not sent any word on where she goes now.

The Trash Talkin' Stage has arrived, and it's even cooler than expected. Not only do you get a backstage playset programmed with over 100 phrases that are activated with Tron Ready figures, but you also get Grapple Gear in case you feel like breaking up a backstage interview with a brawl. If you pre-ordered your Trash Talkin' Stage from Ringside Collectibles, expect to see it in your home very soon.

Figures and entrance playsets aren't the only thing Jakks has planned for the coming months. Jakks has two new wrestling rings planned to ship in the next few months. The Wrestlemania 2000 Attitude ring you've most likely seen advertised on WWF programming should be in stores any time now. It may only be a re-decorated Catapult Attitude Ring, but it still looks great. Coming up after that is the Real Sounds SmackDown! Arena (SEE THE INSIDER MAILBAG FOR MORE DETAILS). Also check out photographs of the Real Sounds Arena and Smackdown Playset in our Toy Fair coverage.

Complete sets of Superstars Series 8 are still only $21. That's six figures for only $21,
which adds up to $3.50 per figure including THE ROCK!! You will not find a better deal than that. Check it out today because I doubt this deal will last long.

In stock this week is the Grapple Gear Series 4: Die Cast. This brand new set of Jakks Accessories is a must-have. Click here to check out the brand new Grapple Gear Series 4 accessories that are in stock RIGHT NOW!

Final Results of last week's Poll: It wasn't much of a contest in last week's poll, as the Hardy Boyz took 2/3 of the vote as your favorite Double Slam 4 2-pack. They may very well be the most-anticipated figures of the year, and Jakks definitely has not let us down. Following behind in a distant second with 19% was Chris Jericho and Chyna. The great-looking Triple H and Billy Gunn 2-pack took 10% of the vote, while Kane and Test only managed to get 4%.

Big Bossman

Superstar Series 8

He's held the Hardcore Title on numerous occasions, and he even cooked Al Snow's beloved dog, Pepper. He is, of course, the Big Boss Man. The Boss Man debuted Superstars Series 8 and was also released in 2 Tuff 4 at nearly the same time. He naturally included his night stick and became one of the most popular figures of 1999's second quarter.

BRING IT TO ME JAKKS!: Is there a certain figure that you would like to see produced or an accessory you would like to see made? Jakks has informed us that they would love to hear your ideas and suggestions for future products! If you always wanted that Howard Finkel & Lillian Garcia 2-Pack to complete your collection or if you think that Jakks should come out with Prince Albert's back hair playset with real hair, all that you have to do is e-mail Jakks with your suggestion. They just might use it! All product suggestions sent to: [email protected] will be forwarded directly to Jakks Pacific.

FIGURE INSIDER TRIVIA: This week's prize is a $10 Ringside Collectibles Gift Certificate. The question is: What accessories were included with the Blue Blazer figure?If you think you know the answer, just send an e-mail to: [email protected] with the subject "INSIDER CONTEST", in the e-mail you MUST include your answer along with your name and town. Only one entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Your answer must be received by 11:59pm eastern time on March 23rd. One winner will be chosen from all correct entries received. You can rest assured that personal information sent in for this contest will not be used for marketing purposes. It allows us to ensure that multiple entries are disqualified!
The winner of this contest will be announced on the Figure Insider page the weekend of March 23rd.

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