Alright, this isn’t quite an action figure, but I’ll make an exception for one of the characters that helped make me an action figure collector. The Batman Vault looks like it’s tailor-made for the Bat-fans out there, me included! When I was a kid, a very long time ago, I had a mask much like the one in the bottom center of the picture above. I wore it so much that it smelled of my saliva. Ah, memories!
Sideshow Collectibles proudly presents ‘The Batman Vault‘ by authors Robert Greenberger and Matthew Manning. Jump in the Batmobile and get ready for a wild ride–this is a complete and in-depth look at the development of America’s most popular super hero. From his vigilante days to his television stardom, from Dark Knight to mentor, this memorabilia- and anecdote-packed collection follows the masked man on his crime-fighting career, and charts the history of the comics and movies that bear his name. How can one man be at times so vengeful, compassionate, determined, inspirational, and a true hero when he doesn’t possess special powers? Over the decades since his first appearance in the 1939, Batman and his alter-ego Bruce Wayne have thrilled readers with their adventures, close calls, dramatic storylines, and even death! Ultimately, the history of Batman is the history of America from the twentieth century to today. With removable artifacts and never-before-seen sketches, notes, and plans, ‘The Batman Vault’ is the perfect gift for the genuine fan of all ages.
Running Press also has The DC Vault, covering the broader set of DC heroes, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and many others.
Three new items have popped up on ToysRUs.com. Although there are no pictures yet on the site (the ones above are from San Diego Comic-Con), I believe they are the refresher wave of the Marvel Legends 2-Packs, as the previous 2-packs are still listed as out of stock. Get these fast before they sell out!
You may to combine this with a special Friends and Family discount to get 20% off your order of $75 or more. You have to click on the link below to get the discount to apply.
If you’re a fan of high end Sideshow figures and statues but are feeling the squeeze in your wallet, they’ve just published a $25 gift card for all of us to use. There’s a lot of cool stuff available – you can see the entire list of eligible products here: Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. | Gift Card Look-Up.
Happy shopping!
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DC Universe Classics Gotham City 5 – Catwoman, Two-Face, Batman, Superman, and Lex Luthor
DC Universe Infinite Heroes Teen Titans Figures – carded
DC Universe Infinite Heroes Teen Titans Figures – loose
Wal-Mart has made available online the DC Universe Classics Gotham City 5, the exclusive 5-pack that includes Batman, Superman, Catwoman, Two-Face, and all-new classic jump-suited Lex Luthor. This set was very difficult to find a few weeks back, and I’ve heard lots of reports of folks finding sets that had been tampered with, so this may be the best option for you to track this down.
They also have the DC Infinite Heroes Teen Titans 6-pack, containing Robin, Cyborg, Raven, Arsenal, Monsieur Mallah, and the Brain. There’s only a couple of guys I know that are collecting these, but I know of a few more that are looking to pick this set up just for the Brain, as it’s large enough to work in the DCUC scale.
They have the Site to Store option on both items, if you want to save on shipping costs.
I happened on this while searching for more info on the upcoming Hot Toys Battle-Damaged Iron Man. Quantities are low on both the Sideshow exclusive and regular versions, so if you’re looking to pick up a John Connor from Terminator: Salvation, do it soon. The exclusive comes with the mini-computer he uses to reprogram Terminators and break into the Terminator factory. I believe it also doubles as Connor’s MP3 player. 😉
