Toys R Us and Diamond Select Toys today announce a new opportunity for fans across the country to experience the excitement and wonder of San Diego Comic Con as well as to get their hands on the hottest new exclusive featuring the current stars of the Marvel Comics Universe!
 
Still reeling after the stunning events of the Secret Invasion, the Marvel Universe was turned upside down by the whirlwind success of Norman Osborn and his Dark Avengers.  With their stolen legacies and costumes deceiving the general public, these new "heroes" have swept the nation along with their message – He Lost.  They Won.  Accept Change.  Now they’re invading your collection with the first Dark Avengers Minimates box set – featuring Norman Osborn as the Iron Patriot, Marvel Boy, Venom as Spider-Man and Daken as Wolverine!

 
Launching this July, the first-ever Toys R Us San Diego Comic Con exclusive will be available nationwide in the form of the Dark Avengers Minimates!  No longer requiring the travel to San Diego, we’re bringing this exclusive set directly to ToysRUs.com for a special event combining the biggest pop culture gathering of the year with the latest exclusive toys and collectibles.  Fans lucky enough to attend San Diego Comic Con in person can also pick up this exclusive set by visiting Entertainment Earth’s booth (#2343) on the show floor.

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Here are the latest DC Direct solicitations for items shipping and in stores January 2010.

ACTION FIGURES

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES

Four second-generation Justice Society of America heroes are grouped together to make up the second series of action figures based on the art of Alex Ross!

Just as Geoff Johns’ “Thy Kingdom Come” story arc has brought the Kingdom Come Superman into current continuity, this series of action figures also features a fully articulated, original sculpt of the character.

Figures included:
Cyclone • 8.25” h
Stargirl • 6.5” h
Hourman • 7” h
Kingdom Come Superman • 7” h

Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.
4-color peggable window box packaging.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 6, 2009 * Action Figures * PI

BATMAN BEYOND 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

DC Direct’s 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure series looks to the future as Batman Beyond becomes the latest character to be added to the line!

Terry McGinnis, who will wear the mantle of the bat in 2039,
is seen here in his state-of-the-art, intricate and authentically detailed Batsuit, complete with glider wings that measure approximately 14” across.

The figure is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box
with a fifth panel and includes a display stand.

Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 27, 2010 * Collector figure * $99.99 US

BLAMMOIDS!

Funky. Chunky. Fun.

Real compact – with real impact!

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

SERIES 1:
Batman
Green Lantern
Sinestro
Firestorm
The Joker
Aquaman

Advance-solicited; on sale January 20, 2010 * PVC/ABS Mini Figures * PI

STATUES and BUSTS

DC DYNAMICS: WONDER WOMAN STATUE
DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER

DC Direct introduces this exquisite new statue gallery series, featuring dynamic interpretations of classic superheroes!

Award-winning sculptor Tim Bruckner has transformed his original designs of the most recognizable DC characters 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 first in a series of six statues scheduled to be released in 2010, Wonder Woman emerges from a billowing cloud to fly through the sky, displaying the grace and beauty that defines the Amazon Princess.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11.25” high x 6.5” wide x 7.25” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 20, 2010 Statue * $195 US

Heroes of the DC Universe: THE FLASH BUST
DESIGNED BY GARY FRANK
SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

After offering his realistic, detailed style on the covers of the Superman monthly series, artist Gary Frank turns his talents to interpreting the men of the DC Universe in the second series of DC Direct’s HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE busts line!

First up is Barry Allen as The Flash, as the Scarlet Speedster channels the Speed Force./main/wp-content/uploads/2009_5/DCD110dynamicsWW.jpg

This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5” high x 3.5” wide x 5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 27, 2010 * Bust * $70 US

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: BATMAN BY LEE BERMEJO
DESIGNED BY LEE BERMEJO
SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

Hot off the best-selling JOKER graphic novel, artist Lee Bermejo adds his stunningly detailed interpretation of Batman to the Batman Black & White Statue line!

In this original design, Bermejo captures the intensity of The Caped Crusader as he clutches a Batarang, ready to take action.

The statue measures approximately 6.75” high x 6” wide x 7” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 6, 2010 • Statue * $80 US

THE FLASH VS. GORILLA GRODD MINI STATUE
DESIGNED BY MICHAEL TURNER
SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER AND TONY CIPRIANO

A classic DC Direct statue gets miniaturized!

The dynamic, modern version of The Flash stands victorious over the evil Gorilla Grodd in this 1:2 scale mini statue, which 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 6.75” high x 4.375” wide x 7” deep, is packaged in a 4-color box and is manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 13, 2010 * Statue * $79.99 US

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This just in from our friends at MattyCollector.com:

To let everyone know, today’s subscription for the Sept through Dec MOTUC figures will likely start at 12 Pacific, 3 pm Eastern while we worked the final bugs out. Messaging will be up on MattyCollector.com ASAP.

Also, for fans who still want Zodac the Cosmic Enforcer, we are very close to selling out, so if you want to add him to your collection, now is the time!

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Tonight at 8:39 PM there was a magnitude 5.0 earquake centered about 1.5 miles from my house.

My collection did not fare well.  It was the FIRST things to start tumbling.

I’m sure this will also be the scene in my office in the morning to stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow.

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Matty from MattyCollector.com and ToyGuru Jr. sent us the answers to our latest round of questions.that AFI readers have posted in our forums. 

Q1: Will fans that attend this summer’s Wizard World in Chicago be rewarded for attending the show by being able to purchase Mattel exclusive figures this year? (Wonder Twins set complete w/ Gleek for example)

A1: Sorry, Mattel will not be at Wizard World this year. Our 2009 shows were NYCC in Feb and we will be at SDCC in July.

Q2: For your Brave & Bold Line- Are you considering making Green Arrow’s "Arrow Car"?  It would go nicely with the Blue Beetle’s "Beetle Ship".

A2: There are no plans at the exact moment to do the Arrow Car, but it has been brought up and if there is enough fan demand this is something we would consider.

Q3: When a certain action figure line(JLU) doesn’t show up at retail in a timely fashion(as in the delays we’re currently experiencing), does a store like Target(and Mattel, by extension) factor that into the equation when it appears that a line(JLU) isn’t selling? While the delays are a necessary evil, can Target then turn around and shelve or discontinue the JLU line because of this?

A3: Each retailer decides which toy lines to carry.  As for delays, that is a question for the retailers, but we hope that they are taking this into consideration.

Q4. What are the odds of us getting a mail away "weapons pack" like how Gi Joe use to have back in the day for any of the DC lines?

A4: While we know that there is some fan demand and a huge nostalgia factor the odds, unfortunately, arenÙt very likely. Sorry!

Q5:  Will we see a "Super Friends" style Wonder Woman in the JLU line? I have the Batman SF version and seeing as Apache Chief and others are joining the line….. A WONDER WOMAN in the SUPER FRIENDS style would be awesome!!!!!

A5: This is yet to be determined, but one can hope.

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Winner Will Join G4’s Olivia Munn, Kevin Pereira and Blair Butler as Special Correspondent at Comic-Con 2009 and Receive Exclusive Privileges from Dark Horse Comics

LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2009 – Beginning today, G4 and Dark Horse Comics are kicking off a search for the ultimate Comic-Con fan who will receive the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to appear in G4’s special coverage of the year’s most buzzed about convention. One lucky winner will be selected as a “Special Correspondent” to G4 and join “Attack of the Show” hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira, as well as Comic Book Expert Blair Butler on the show floor.  Dark Horse, one of the largest comic book publishers, with titles like Hellboy, Star Wars, Umbrella Academy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Alien will also welcome the winner as their “official guest,” granting access to their special eventand more. To enter, fans are encouraged to create a video that demonstrates their pop culture knowledge and on-camera abilities, and submit to g4tv.com/comiccon.  The “Con-Test” kicks off Friday, May 15, 2009, and closes at 11:59PM on June 22, 2009. 

 Once again, G4 will present special coverage of Comic-Con 2009 direct from the show floor.  Last year’s attendance broke all records, topping 160,000 people and solidifying Comic-Con as the one of the biggest pop culture conventions in the world. G4 and Dark Horse Comics will bring one lucky fan to the heart of it all and put them in the spotlight at this massive event devoted to comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, movies, video games, TV and more. G4’s Kevin Pereira and Blair Butler will announce the winner live on “Attack of the Show” on June 29.

 “G4 viewers are huge fans of Dark Horse Comics and Comic-Con is the perfect opportunity for us to team up,” said Neal Tiles, President, G4. “Comic-con is a major event for our audience and we are excited to reward the hard and true comic book fans with a chance to experience the phenomenon in person.”  

 "Comic Con International has become the ultimate pop culture gathering for fans of almost any medium," said Dark Horse President, Mike Richardson. "What better way to reward our fans than with a chance to appear on the ultimate pop culture television show with our creators and top talent. The winner of this contest is sure to have the time of their life!"

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The G.I. Joe Team at Hasbro has once again come through for AFI readers answering your latest and greatest post-Toy Fair G.I. Joe questions.  These questions were submitted by AFI readers via our Forums. 

Q1. Are new figures still shipping? It seems as though Target and Walmart are getting nothing but revision cases from months ago. Is new product being held back for the movie toys this summer?

A1. Right now Wal-Mart and Target are moving through the inventory they have on hand and new products are not hitting shelf. Come movie, there will be
many new single figures.

Q2. When will the Cobra Island seven-packs revealed in February be available?

A2. They are coming this fall and the specific ship dates are still being finalized.

Q3. A lot of unreleased Resolute and 25th style factory and carded samples have been appearing on the web.? What is the status of those lines and will they be released?

A3. The single packs will not be available as single carded figures, but in the 7-packs. Resolute figures will be peppered into the movie line in the
future.

If you have a question you would like to ask the GI Joe team, you can submit them via this thread.   New questions are due by:  Friday July 3rd. 

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It’s the 15th of the month and that can mean only one thing, new product on sale on MattyCollector.com.  This month you have your choice of the new Justice League Unlimited Legion Of Super Heroes  4-pack..  On sale RIGHT NOW for $30 + shipping.

Or Zodac the Cosmic Enforcer from the red hot Masters of The Universe Classic line. On Sale right now for $20 + shipping.

The servers seem to be a bit slow this morning and you might have to wait in a "virtual line" to place your order, but just hang on.  All reports so far are that they are all still available… but they won’t last forever so get over there! Click on any of the images above to be taken to their order pages.

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