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MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

DC COMICS FOR MARCH -- DC DIRECT

FABLES: SNOW WHITE BUST

Designed by Mark Buckingham, sculpted by Paul Harding.

Inspired by "Storybook Love" from Vol. 3 of Bill Willingham's Vertigo series Fables, this bust features Snow White poised to fire her weapon, while atop a base of relief sculptures seen in the story.

The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5" high x 2.5" wide x 4" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

$60, in stores on August 11.

FABLES: BIGBY WOLF BUST

Designed by Mark Buckingham, sculpted by Paul Harding.

Inspired by "Storybook Love" from Vol. 3 of Bill Willingham's Vertigo series Fables, this dynamic bust features Bigby Wolf in mid-transformation from human to wolf, while atop a base of relief sculptures seen in the story.

The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 6" high x 3.25" wide x 5" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

$60, in stores on August 11.

CHRISTOPHER REEVE AS SUPERMAN BUST

Sculpted by Adam Beane.

In honor of DC Comics' 75th anniversary, Christopher Reeve's quintessential portrayal of Superman is presented in bust form. Striking an iconic hands-on-hips stance, the Man of Steel is posed atop a crystal-like base, reminiscent of the Fortress of Solitude.

The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75" high x 5" wide x 3.25" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$80, in stores on August 18.

LYNDA CARTER AS WONDER WOMAN BUST

Sculpted by Jack Mathews.

In honor of DC Comics' 75th anniversary, Lynda Carter's quintessential portrayal of Wonder Woman is presented in bust form. Taking her trademark bullets and bracelets pose, the Amazon princess is perched atop a base with a star theme reminiscent of the popular 1970s TV show.

The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.5" high x 2.5" wide x 2.5" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

$80, in stores on August 18.

BLACKEST NIGHT SINESTRO CORPS MEMBER MONGUL DELUXE ACTION FIGURE

First facing off against Arkillo and then against Sinestro himself, the evil Mongul, onetime leader of the Sinestro Corps, plays a pivotal role in the events of Blackest Night. Packaged in a deluxe clamshell.

9 inches height, price TBA, in stores on August 4.

BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 5 ACTION FIGURES

This fifth series of action figures based on the hugely popular Blackest Night event includes Nekron, the Lord of the Unliving; Hawkman, the winged warrior who joins the Black Lanterns after falling victim to them; Deadman, the ghost hero who's tormented by voices of the dead; and Batman, who, in death, is as susceptible to the Black Lantern Corps as anyone.

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.

Includes: Black Lantern Batman, 6.75" h; Black Lantern Nekron, 7.25" h; Black Lantern Hawkman, 7" h; Black Lantern Deadman, 6.75" h.

4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Price TBA, in stores on August 4.

BLACKEST NIGHT #1 POSTER

Art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert.

One of the most popular covers from the Blackest Night storyline is now available in poster size! A limited-edition, 24" x 36" piece of art.

$8.99, in stores on March 24.

BLACKEST NIGHT #2 POSTER

Art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert.

One of the most popular covers from the Blackest Night storyline is now available in poster size! A limited-edition, 24" x 36" piece of art.

$8.99, in stores on March 24.

BLACKEST NIGHT POWER RING SPECTRUM SET

Embody the entire emotional spectrum of Blackest Night with this special light-up ring set from DC Direct! Featuring designs that are authentic to the comic, each of these eight wearable, adjustable plastic rings (one each in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, plus black) instantly lights up with a long-lasting LED bulb when slipped on a finger. A light can be turned off manually to preserve the battery. (Batteries can also be changed by using a special key included with the set.)

Packaged in a deluxe window box, the rings make a beautiful display when they are not being worn.

$59.99, in stores on July 7.

GREEN LANTERN 1:2 SCALE BUST

Sculpted by Jordu Schell.

Fan-favorite Green Lantern Hal Jordan is the latest character to join DC Direct's 1:2 scale bust line! This modern interpretation of the heroic test pilot-turned-hero is dressed in an authentic fabric replica of his modern-day costume, which is finely tailored over his cold-cast porcelain body.

Mounted on a museum-style, pedestal display base, this mixed-media piece measures approximately 13" high x 11" wide x 6" deep, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$295, in stores on August 25.

GOTHAM CITY STORIES: PART 3: THE JOKER

Sculpted by Joseph Menna.

The Joker joins the Gotham City Stories line as the third part of DC Direct's series of dimensional display pieces! After just pulling off a heist, the Clown Price of Crime clutches a bag of money and escapes out a window that's been melted by acid.

DC Direct has created a new way for fans and collectors to celebrate their favorite DC Comics characters. This highly detailed resin rendition of The Joker is designed to hang on the wall or be displayed on a desk or shelf. Each piece in the Gotham City Stories series tells a story on its own, and when multiple pieces of the series are displayed together, new and different stories emerge.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain display piece measures approximately 5.75" high x 5.75" wide x 3.25" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.

$99.99, in stores on August 4.

WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 3: CATWOMAN BUST

Designed by Amanda Conner, sculpted by Jack Mathews.

Selina Kyle and her feline friend celebrate another successful robbery by playing around in their overflowing sack of money and jewels! This classic, purple-suited version of Catwoman, designed by illustrator Amanda Conner, is the latest character to join the Women of the DC Universe bust series. The hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5" high x 2.75" wide x 3.25" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited edition. Manufactured to order.

$60, in stores on August 11.

BLAMMOIDS! SERIES 3

A funky, chunky collection of boldly designed toys that pack a lot of punch in a squatty body! Packaged on a blister card, each measures approximately 2.5" to 4" tall with three points of articulation.

Includes Two-Face, Cyborg, Wildcat, Robin, Catwoman and Batman (Classic).

Price TBA, in stores on August 25.

SUPERMAN FOREVER #1 MINI STATUE

Designed by Alex Ross, sculpted by Karen Palinko.

A classic DC Direct statue gets miniaturized! Based on one of the most popular Alex Ross covers ever, this 1:2 scale mini statue features all the sculptural details and intricate painting fans of DC Direct have come to expect.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.375" high x 5.875" wide, is packaged in a 4-color box and is manufactured to order.

$79.99, in stores on August 18.

BATMAN: THE DARK CRUSADER MINI STATUE

Designed by Alex Ross, sculpted by Adam Beane.

A classic DC Direct statue gets miniaturized! Based on the 2003 DC Direct oversized poster designed by Alex Ross (later to be used on the back of Batman: War on Crime, this 1:2 scale mini statue features all the sculptural details and intricate painting fans of DC Direct have come to expect.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.375" high x 5.875" wide, is packaged in a 4-color box and is manufactured to order.

$79.99, in stores on August 18.

MASS EFFECT SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

A new series of articulated action figures from the game. Includes: Tali 6.65" h; Thane 6.75" h Grunt 6.8" h; and Shepard 6.75" h.

Price TBA, in stores on August 25.




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