Here are the latest DC DIRECT solicitations for items that will be in stores July 2010
ACTION FIGURES
BATMAN REBORN SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES
In one of the most exciting, ongoing comics events in recent years, a cast of familiar characters assumes the mantle of the bat. And out of the events of BATMAN REBORN, a new generation of heroes rise!
Now don’t miss out on the action figures based on this award-winning, best-selling series, which includes both Azrael and Batgirl in their new costumes.
Includes:
Batman: Jason Todd 6.65” h
Batman: Two-Face 6.7” h
Azrael 6.75” h
Batgirl 5.75” h
4-color clamshell packaging.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 14, 2010 * Action Figures * PI
Retailers, please note: Batman: Jason Todd, Batman: Two-Face, Azrael and Batgirl are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging and pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market.
SUPERMAN (KINGDOM COME) 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
For the first time ever in this popular product line, the 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure body has been extensively modified to reflect the unique style of a particular artist – Alex Ross’ Kingdom Come Superman.
Dressed in the trademark Kingdom Come S-shield-style costume, this version of Superman closely resembles Ross’ art from the legendary miniseries KINGDOM COME and the epic “THY KINGDOM COME” in physique, expression and dress.
The figure features 28 points of articulation, is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display stand.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 28, 2010 * Collector figure * $99.99 US
STATUES AND BUSTS
BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: CATWOMAN BY STEVE RUDE
DESIGNED BY STEVE RUDE
SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO
Slinking her way into the BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE line, Catwoman becomes the first female character and the third villain to join this popular series.
This classic rendition of Catwoman swinging a whip is an original design by artist Steve Rude and makes the perfect companion piece to Rude’s version of Batman in black and white.
The statue measures approximately 7.5” high x 4.75” wide x 3.25” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.
Limited edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 7, 2010 * Statue * $80 US
DC DYNAMICS: SUPERMAN STATUE
DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER
DC Direct’s exquisite new statue gallery series, featuring dynamic interpretations of classic superheroes, continues!
Award-winning sculptor Tim Bruckner has transformed his original designs of the most recognizable DC heroes into some of the most outstanding, upscale statues DC Direct has ever produced. Each statue features a base that captures the character’s interaction with the surrounding environment.
The fourth in a series of six statues scheduled to be released in 2010, the Man of Steel rockets out of the Fortress of Solitude on his way to defend Metropolis.
This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11.75” high x 6” wide x 5” 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 July 14, 2010 * Statue * $195 US
DC CHRONICLES: AQUAMAN STATUE
SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER
The King of the Seven Seas is the third statue in a series created to capture the original depictions of DC Comics’ most renowned heroes.
With his mega-watt grin and confident stance, the DC CHRONICLES: AQUAMAN STATUE captures the idealism that was present in comics of ol’, while featuring sculptural techniques of the modern day.
The DC Chronicles statue line has a consistent base, and the retro-style logo on the base further gives the piece a sense of the period from which it originated.
This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 7” high x 4.5” wide x 3.75” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.
Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 14, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US
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