UPCOMING DC DIRECT PRODUCTS

BATMAN UTILITY BELT REPLICA

This replica of the Batman Utility Belt includes many features that replicate the gadgets that Batman uses to battle villains. This high-end limited edition replica is a life-sized, fully-lined genuine leather belt with Solid-state construction measuring approximately 44˛ long, weighing approximately five pounds. Included are a real metal electro-plated belt buckle and nine spring-activated capsules with a gold-tone finish. In addition, the Utility Belt features a retractable microphone with movable dial for a faux belt radio. The belt is enclosed in a display case with a removable acrylic top and a solid wood lacquer base, and comes with a 4-color certificate of authenticity. This replica is packaged in a gold-foil stamped black gift box. No more than 2.500 edition pieces will be produced.

$350, in store on Dec. 1.

BATMAN SNOWGLOBE

Sculpted by John G. Mathews.

The caped crusader Batman teams up with his most trusted ally, Robin in this beautiful snowglobe. This Dynamic Duo fight to protect Gotham from such villains as Harley Quinn and The Joker, the deadly clown prince of crime. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain snowglobe includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$89.95, in stores on Dec. 8.

BATMAN & CATWOMAN JAPANESE IMPORT STATUE

This companion piece to the upcoming Batman Import Satue (in stores in June) was produced by highly respected Japanese toy and collectible company Kotobukiya, and licensed by DC Comics for distribution in Japan only. Now, under special arrangement with Kotobukiya, DC Direct brings you this finely-detailed and ultra-stylized Batman statue, featuring Batman and Catwoman in their game of bat & cat. This resin statue is restricted to an edition of only 2400 pieces worldwide -- with 2100 of these pieces only available through DC Direct.

$150, in stores on Sept. 22.

CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: SUPERMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: BIZARRO

Sculpted by John G. Mathews.

Bizarro is a distorted, imperfect version of the Man of Steel who tries to take Supermanšs place as Metropolis defender. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette that brings the animated version of Bizarro to life includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$89.95, in stores on Dec. 8.

BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 2: BATMAN

Manufactured by Japanese toy manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market, these limited-edition Batman figures are available in the US & Canada only under special arrangement with DC Direct! This figure includes a Gotham City nightscape featuring the Bat Signal, as well as a diorama base measuring 9" high x 3.8" wide x 4" deep. The figure also comes with an alternate arm and is limited to only 8,000 pieces.

Price TBA, in stores on Aug. 25.

BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: THE PENGUIN

The Penguin Import Figure comes with a water-sewer inspired diorama base measuring 6.2" high x 4.5" wide x 4" deep, as well as an umbrella (2.7" long) and a "rubber" duckie ( .7"). This figure is limited to 8,000 pieces.

Price TBA, in stores on Aug. 25.

BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: POISON IVY

The Poison Ivy Import Collector Action Figure comes with an amazing garden diorama base measuring 6.6" high x 4.9" wide x 3.5" deep, as well as a perfume bottle (.3" high). This figure is limited to only 8,000 pieces.

Price TBA, in stores on Aug. 25.

BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: THE RIDDLER

The Riddler mport Collector Action Figure comes with a puzzle-inspired "Riddle Me This" diorama base measuring 6.4" high x 4.3" wide x 3.3" deep, as well as a cane measuring 4.9". This figure is limited to 8,000 pieces.

Price TBA, in stores on Aug. 25.

DC: GREEN LANTERN MINI-BUST

Designed and sculpted by Karen Palinko.

A classic mini-bust celebrating Hal Jordan, the legendary Silver Age Guardian of The Universe! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust is packaged in a 4 color box.

$45, in stores on Dec. 1.

DC COMICS POCKET SUPER HEROES SUPERMAN BOX SET

DC Direct continues its line of Pocket Super Heroes Box Sets. The Superman box set features five figures: Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor and Steel. The figures each measure approximately 3.25" tall, and are packaged together in a 4-color window box with a Superman JLA chair accessory to complete the JLA table set.

Price TBA, in stores on Dec. 1

TEEN TITANS: BEAST BOY MAQUETTE

Sculpted by Karen Palinko.

Based on the hit series Teen Titans on Cartoon Network and the Kids' WB!. Beast Boy is known as the shape-shifter. He has the ability to transform himself into any animal ­from a wolf to a pterodactyl. This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain maquette includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$69.95, in stores on Dec. 15.