DC DIRECT PRODUCTS

Following are upcoming DC Direct products, with information coming from the company.

DC COMICS POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES 2: ULTRA BOY & PHANTOM GIRL

While traveling through space in his one-man space-speedster, Jo Nah of Rimbor was swallowed by an energy-beast that charged his body with radiation and gave him super-powers to become Ultra Boy. Tinya Wazzo comes from the 4th dimensional world of Bgztl, her otherworldly origins giving her the power to pass through solid objects as Phantom Girl. Both are core members of the Legion. The figures feature articulation, measure approximately 3 1/4" tall and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and a plastic stand.

2-figure set, $9.95, in stores on Dec. 17.

DC COMICS POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES 2: SILVER AGE KID FLASH & AQUALAD

Young Wally West finally had his dream come true when he not only met his idol, the Flash, but also gained the same powers of super-speed to become Kid Flash. A member of an ancient underwater race, Aqualad joined Aquaman and became a founding member of the Teen Titans. Both figures feature articulation, measure approximately 3 1/4" tall and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and a plastic stand.

2-figure set, $9.95, in stores on Dec. 17.

DC COMICS POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES 2: SHAZAM! & SIVANA

With just one magic word, Billy Batson becomes the World's Mightiest Mortal - Shazam! Dr. Sivana is a brilliant evil genius whose every waking hour is dedicated to the conquest of mankind...and the destruction of his arch-foe! Both figures feature articulation, measure approximately 3 1/4" tall and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card, a plastic stand and a death ray gun for Sivana.

2-figure set, $9.95, in stores on Dec. 17.

HAWKMAN MINI-BUST

Sculpted by Tim Bruckner.

Hawkman continues the line of DC Mini-Busts, including Superman and Wonder Woman in 2003 and much more in 2004. The Hawkman Mini-Bust is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust that measures approximately 6" high x 3 3/6" wide x 3" deep. It also features a "life-sized" miniature Atom sitting on Hawkman's shoulder, and is packaged in a 4-color window box.

$45, in stores on Dec. 17.

DEATH MANGA STATUE

Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews; designed by Jill Thompson

She is Death, sister of Morpheus the Sandman, and a member of the Endless, seven siblings who embody the best and worst of humanity. Inspired by the Vertigo manga Death: At Death's Door, DC Direct presents this limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, measuring approximately 8" tall and packaged in a 4-color box.

$74.95, in stores on Dec. 3.

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: GREEN LANTERN MINI-MAQUETTE

Green Lantern continues DC Direct's new series of mini-maquettes based on the highly collectible sold-out 2002 line. Green Lantern John Stewart was chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to wear the Power Ring when Hal Jordan was out of commission. The Justice League Animated: Green Lantern Mini-Maquette is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-maquette measuring approximately 5 1/2" tall x 2 3/8" wide x 1 3/4" on a newly designed base and is packaged in a 4-color window box.

$29.95, in stores on Dec. 3.

JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE COLLECTOR'S PLATE

Painted by Alex Ross.

The World's Greatest Superheroes are gathered together on this stunning Collector's Plate featuring art by the acclaimed Alex Ross. This limited edition, hand-painted Collector's Plate measures approximately 10 1/2" in diameter, features a certificate of authenticity imprinted on the back of the plate, and is edged with a 24-karat gold band. Packaged in an elegant black gift box with foil stamping.

$59.95, in stores on Dec. 3.

THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS POSTER

Painted by Frank Quitely.

Commemorating the much-anticipated original Vertigo hardcover graphic novel The Sandman: Endless Nights by Neil Gaiman, this beautiful painted poster features all of the Endless characters as stunningly portrayed by fan-favorite artist Frank Quitely. The poster measures 24" x 36" and will be released to coincide with the release of The Sandman: Endless Nights.

$7.95, in stores on Sept. 17.

SUPER FRIENDS!: SUPERMAN MAQUETTE

Sculpted by Karen Palinko.

DC Direct continues the line of Super Friends Maquettes, featuring the heroes as they appeared in the legendary Super Friends! animated TV Series. This Super Friends Maquette is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain maquette measuring approximately 9" tall and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$89.95, in stores on Dec. 10.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R AGENTS NOMAN STATUE

Sculpted by James Shoop.

A brilliant scientific mind in a dying body, Professor Dunn transferred his consciousness into androids of his own creation, which, armed with an amazing cloak of invisibility, helps fight injustice as T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agent NoMan. The perfect companion piece to the recent T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Archives, this limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 9" tall and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$149.95, in stores on Dec. 17.