UPCOMING DC DIRECT PRODUCTS

Following are DC Direct's upcoming products, with information coming from the company:

BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: BATMAN

Manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market, these limited-edition Batman figures are available in the U.S. for the first time through special arrangement with DC Direct. The Batman Japanese Import Collectorıs Action Figure stands 6" tall and comes with a rooftop base (2" high x 3" across) and a Batarang (2 1/8" across), and a randomly inserted collectible card featuring Batman comic-book cover art. This figure is limited to 5,000 pieces.

Price TBA, in stores on Feb. 25.

BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN

The Robin Japanese Import Collector's Action Figure stands 5" tall and comes with a base (3" deep x 3" across) with a "brick" backdrop (3" across x 5" high -- some assembly required), a staff (5" long), a Batarang (1" long), a fire hydrant (1" high), and a randomly inserted collectible card featuring Batman comic-book cover art. This figure is limited to 5,000 pieces.

Price TBA, in stores on Feb. 25.

BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: HARLEY QUINN

The Harley Quinn Japanese Import Collector's Action Figure stands 5" tall and comes with an elaborate base consisting of a floor (3 3/4" across x 2 1/4" deep), a "wall" backdrop (6" high), a "mirror" (5 3/4" high), and a Joker "mirror" (assembly of base required). The figure also comes with a pop gun with "Bang" flag (2 3/4z long when assembled), a "jester" in the box (2" high), and a randomly inserted collectible card featuring Batman comic-book cover art. This figure is limited to 5,000 pieces.

Price TBA, in stores on Feb. 25.

BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: THE JOKER

The Joker Japanese Import Collector's Action Figure stands 5" tall and comes with a "bomb" accessory, a "horn" accessory (1" high) and an elaborate 3 part "bank vault" base (assembly required) consisting of the base "floor" (2 1/2" x 3 3/4"), the "wall" of the vault (5 3/4" high x 3 3/4" across) and a vault door (3 1/2" across). This figure also comes with a randomly inserted collectible card featuring Batman comic-book cover art and is limited to 5,000 pieces.

Price TBA, in stores on Feb. 25.

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE

Frank Miller's seminal work on the gritty, landmark Batman: The Dark Knight Returns changed the landscape of comics. Now, DC Direct offers a series of figures based on four of the seriesı main characters! Batman emerges from a decade in hiding to bring justice to the streets of Gotham. But can he withstand the damage caused by the passage of time? The figures measures approximately 7 3/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a bat-a-rang with rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.

Price TBA, in stores on July 21.

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE

AIn the bleak future of The Dark Knight Returns, there;s a new Robin at Batman's side -- Carrie Kelly, a young girl whose life was saved by the grim hero. The figure measures approximately 4 7/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a slingshot and rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base with lamp and a glow-in-the-dark street lamp and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.

Price TBA, in stores on July 21.

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE

Even a decade in the future, the green-haired, grinning madman known as The Joker remains Batman's greatest foe. The figures measures approximately 6 5/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a two pistols and a Joker doll. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.

Price TBA, in stores on July 21.

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE

Once, the Man of Sttel fought side-by-side with the Dark Knight. Now, they fight toe-to-toe at the behest of a former U.S. President. The figure measures approximately 7 3/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a crushed Bat-armor helmet and a Kryptonite arrow. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.

Price TBA, in stores on July 21.

DC COMICS CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: THE JOKER

Sculpted by John G Mathews,

Batman: The Animated Series reinvented the Dark Knight's famed Rogues' Gallery, reimagining that motley crew of villains in a new light. The Joker takes perverse joy in wreaking havoc upon the innocents of Gotham City, cackling with glee at the terror he creates. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9 1/2" tall x 4 1/4" wide x 4 1/4" deep, includes a full color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$89.95, in stores on July 7.

A DEATH GALLERY POSTER

Art by Brian Bolland

The latest poster in the Brian Bolland collection captures an image of The Sandmanıs Death. DC Direct brings to you this image from The Death Gallery #1 in a full color 24² x 36² poster.

$7.95, in stores on July 21.

GREEN LANTERN: HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY BOOKENDS

Limited to 1,000 pieces. The emerald Power Rings of the Green Lantern Corps are among the mightiest weapons in the universe, and can only be charged using a power battery. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain set of bookends includes a full-color certificate of authenticity. Each side measures approximately 8 1/4" tall x 3 1/2 wide x 4 1/2 deep and are packaged together in a 4-color box.

$125, in stores on July 14.

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: AQUAMAN MINI-MAQUETTE

Aquaman continues DC Direct's series of mini-maquettes based on the highly collectible, sold-out 2002 maquette line. The maquette is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-maquette measuring approximately 5 5/8² tall x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/4" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Collect all eight mini-maquettes in this series!

$29.95, in stores on July 14.

TEEN TITANS POSTER

Art by Michael Turner.

Teen Titans was one of the hottest launches of 2003. Now you can adorn your walls with this dynamic full color, 24" x 36" poster from the cover of the first issue illustrated by fan-favorite Michael Turner.

$7.95, in stores on July 21.

VERTIGO: THE CORINTHIAN MINI-BUST

Designed by Kevin Nowlan; Sculpted by Barsom

He'll eat your eyes and swallow your mind. Once a serial killer, he is the nightmare created by Morpheus to devour dreams. He winks a toothy eyed-grin from beneath his shades and gnaws away at the nightmare realms beyond sleep. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust measures approximately 5 3/4" high x 2 3/4" wide x 2 1/4" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$45, in stores on July 14.

WONDER WOMAN INVISIBLE PLANE REPLICA

When Wonder Woman travels, she flies in styleŠin the worldıs only Invisible Plane! DC Direct Gallery introduces the much-requested Invisible Plane, a high-end, limited-edition, clear cold-cast porcelain replica on a hand-painted removable base. This replica measures approximately 4 1 /2" tall X 15 1/2" long X 12 1 /2" wide. This replica, limited to 1,250, also includes a non-removable Wonder Woman figure seated in the plane, A 4-color JLA charter membership document (11" X 8 1/2"), a blueprint of the plane (22" X 16") and a gold-plated JLA sanctuary key that measures 2 3/4" X 3" long X 1/4" deep. Packaged in an elegant gift box with gold foil stamping.

$249.95, in stores on July 28.