DC Direct January Solicitations

Anyone questioning the popularity of Blackest Night and the Black Lanterns should rest assured that DC Direct is all over this event. Series 5 is all Black Lanterns, including the *gasp* Black Lantern Batman. I have yet to pick up any of the Black Lantern versions of my favorite heroes, but the alien members of the other Corps are going in my Green Lantern display. I didn’t pick up Mongul when he was originally released, but I may have to now that he’s decked out in his Sinestro Corps gear.

fables.busts.snow.jpgFABLES: SNOW WHITE BUST
DESIGNED BY MARK BUCKINGHAM • SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDING

Inspired by “Storybook Love” from Vol. 3 of Bill Willingham’s award-winning 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.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 11, 2010 * Bust * $60 US


fables.busts.bigby.jpgFABLES: BIGBY WOLF BUST
DESIGNED BY MARK BUCKINGHAM
SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDING

Inspired by “Storybook Love” from Vol. 3 of Bill Willingham’s award-winning 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.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 11, 2010
• Bust * $60 US


reeve.bust.jpgCHRISTOPHER 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 CHRISTOPHER REEVE AS SUPERMAN 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.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Bust * $80 US


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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 LYNDA CARTER AS WONDER WOMAN 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.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Bust * $80 US


BN.mongul.jpgBLACKEST 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.

Be sure to add this monstrous deluxe action figure to your collection of characters from the soon-to-be legendary storyline.

Packaged in a deluxe clamshell.

Sinestro Corps Member Mongul • 9” h
Advance-solicited; on sale August 4, 2010 * Action Figure * PI


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BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 5 ACTION FIGURES

Behold the Power of the Black Lanterns!

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. Advance-solicited; on sale August 4, 2010 * Action Figures * PI


bn.poster 2.jpgbn.poster 1.jpgBLACKEST NIGHT #1 POSTER
Art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert

One of the most popular covers from the thrilling BLACKEST NIGHT storyline is now available in poster size! Don’t miss out on this limited-edition 24” x 36” piece of art to decorate your wall!

Advance-solicited; on sale March 24, 2010 * Poster * $8.99 US

BLACKEST NIGHT #2 POSTER
Art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert

One of the most popular covers from the thrilling BLACKEST NIGHT storyline is now available in poster size! Don’t miss out on this limited-edition 24” x 36” piece of art to decorate your wall!

Advance-solicited; on sale March 24, 2010 * Poster * $8.99 US


BN.rings.jpgBLACKEST 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.

Advance solicited; on sale July 7, 2010 * PVC Ring Set * $59.99 US


gl.half.jpgGREEN 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.

Advance solicited; on sale August 25, 2010 * Bust * $295 US


GCS.jpgGOTHAM CITY STORIES: PART 3: THE JOKER
SCULPTED BY JOSEPH MENNA

Build your own adventure with GOTHAM CITY STORIES!

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.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 4, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US


cw.bust.jpgWOMEN 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 popular 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.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 11, 2010 * Bust * $60 US


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BLAMMOIDS! SERIES 3

Real compact – with real impact!

BLAM! A funky, chunky collection of boldly designed toys that pack a lot of punch in a squatty body!

POW! A striking, hyper-stylized twist on the world’s greatest heroes and their biggest foes. Too tough to call small – you’ll want to collect them all!

Packaged on a blister card, each measures approximately 2.5” to 4” tall with three points of articulation.

TWO-FACE
CYBORG
WILDCAT
ROBIN
CATWOMAN
BATMAN (CLASSIC)

Advance-solicited; on sale August 25, 2010 * PVC/ABS Mini Figures * PI


sm.jpgSUPERMAN 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.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Statue * $79.99 US


bm.jpgBATMAN: THE DARK CRUSADER MINI STATUE
BASED ON THE ART OF 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.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Statue * $79.99 US


MASS EFFECT SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

Collect the exciting new series of articulated action figures from the year’s most anticipated game.

Tali 6.65” h
Thane 6.75” h
Grunt 6.8” h
Shepard 6.75” h

Advance-solicited; on sale August 25, 2010 * Action Figures * PI

Border Patrol: All Deadpool Edition

In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figure that you won’t want to let slip by!

Three ongoing monthly comics, a movie starring Ryan Reynolds in development, and both Marvel Legends and Marvel Select figures coming up – and these three customs being auctioned simultaneously – I guess Deadpool has achieved Wolverine status!

Marvel Legends X-Men Deadpool – Daniel Way fans (I’m not one of them) will like this version of Deadpool from the latest arc in the main Deadpool monthly and the X-Force Annual – I found the whole concept stupid but think the custom captures the costume pretty well – ends Dec 21, 2009 18:10:23 PST

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Marvel Legends Martial Arts Masters – Custom Iron Fist, Steel Phoenix, and Shang Chi

Marvel Legends Martial Arts Masters - Iron Fist, Steel Phoenix, and Shang Chi
Marvel Legends Martial Arts Masters - Iron Fist, Steel Phoenix, and Shang Chi

A week ago I posted my Earth 2 Superman, Batman, Hawkman, and Robin customs, which were part of a group entry for the DC Universe Classics Justice Society of America in CustomCon 24.  These three Marvel Legends customs were a solo entry called Marvel Legends Martial Arts Masters.

I’m going to return to my traditional style write-up of talking about the individual customs, as there’s a bit of history and a little more complexity in how they were created.  As a group, the interesting thing is how much time elapsed between finishing the customs and when I actually published them at CC24.  It’s different for each figure.  Shang Chi was essentially finished a year back or more.  Iron Fist was the same, but I was adding some tweaks in the weeks leading up to CustomCon.  And Steel Phoenix was finished the day he got posted, and in a rush, too.

I honestly thought about canning the entry when I put up Rust This World’s entry for Immortal Iron Fist and the Immortal Weapons, but I had been sitting on finished customs for Iron Fist and Shang Chi for so long that I just went for it.

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Mattel, Whippy, and Toy Biz Action Figure Stand Comparison – TheFwoosh.com

MatthewK at the Fwoosh helps me take one item off the AFP to do list by comparing the new action figure stands from Mattel with the Whippy Superpose and old Toy Biz stands. I like the review – there wasn’t anything I would say differently from him – aside from throwing us a bone and talking a little about the awesome Sinestro Corps customs he has in most of the pictures.

I must be under the influence of the Orange Lantern, because I want them all!

Mattycollector.com released their new action figure flight stands this week, so it seemed like a good time to talk about flight stands. We take a look at the new Matty stands and compare them to other available flight stands.

via Action Figure Stand Showdown | thefwoosh.com.

Masters of the Universe Classics Princess Adora, Battle Armor He-Man, and Re-Issued Beast Man on Sale January 15

For those of you still recovering after the big sale day on MattyCollector.com this month, I’m sorry to say that you might not get a break in January.  Mattel just updated the store with the Masters of the Universe Classics items for 1/15, and in addition to Princess Adora from She-Ra, we’ve got Battle Armor He-Man and a re-issue of Beast Man as bonus figures.

I’ve got a Club Eternia subscription, so I’ll be getting Princess Adora, but Battle Armor He-Man was one of my favorite figures as a kid, so I’ll definitely be picking him up too.  I wish Mattel and Digital River would figure out how to combine orders so I don’t keep getting hit with multiple shipping charges.  Adding the bonus figures to the subscription isn’t the solution, either, because I also would want to include purchases from the other lines like Ghostbusters and DC Universe Classics.  Is it really so hard to fix this?

Princess Adora, Battle Armor® He-Man® & Beast Man® On Sale 1/15

MOTU Fans,

The first sale of 2010 is only a month away and it’s gonna be total MOTU madness! Friday, January 15th marks our first offering ever of both Princess Adora and the ridiculously cool Battle Armor® He-Man® who comes with swappable armor plates.

We’ve also got a reissue of Beast Man®, so if he escaped your collection the first time we offered him, here’s your chance to snag one.

As usual, the fun starts here at MattyCollector.com at 12:00 noon Eastern (9:00am Pacific), so remember to mark your calendar. You can also click here to register for email and we’ll send a reminder to your inbox.

—Matty

via MattyCollector.com Online Store.

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