DC Direct- AUGUST Solicitations for items arriving in December 05 and January 06

Action Figures

ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: RED SON: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE
From the sold-out miniseries SUPERMAN: RED SON! If the Man of Steel had crash-landed in Russia, he would have become the defender of the Soviet Union! This figure features multiple points of articulation, a flag accessory and a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.7" H • PI

ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: RED SON: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE
From the sold-out miniseries SUPERMAN: RED SON! The Amazon Princess is cast as a Soviet diplomat and companion to the Man of Steel; but she is also the only person on Earth who can match his might! This figure features multiple points of articulation, a golden lasso accessory and
a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.7" H • PI

ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: THRILLKILLER: BATGIRL ACTION FIGURE
From the miniseries BATMAN: ThrillKiller! Bored heiress Barbara Gordon teams up with free-spirited Dick Grayson in 1960’s Gotham. This figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.35" H • PI

ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: THRILLKILLER: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE
From the miniseries BATMAN: ThrillKiller! After the death of Robin, police detective Bruce Wayne adopts the mantle of Batman to continue his crusade. This figure features multiple points of articulation
and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.7” H • PI

ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: CRIMSON MIST: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE
From the graphic novel BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST! To defeat the legion of vampires overrunning Gotham, a bitten Batman pays the ultimate price. This figure features multiple points of articulation, a wooden stake accessory, poseable wings and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI

Retailers please note ELSEWORLDS: SERIES 1: RED SON SUPERMAN , RED SON WONDER WOMAN, THRILLKILLER BATGIRL, THRILLKILLER BATMAN, and CRIMSON MIST BATMAN ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. The CRIMSON MIST BATMAN Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market.

SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 2: J’ONN J’ONZZ/MARTIAN MANHUNTER ACTION FIGURE
One of the few survivors of the Martian race and an invaluable resource to the JLA, Martian Manhunter transforms to uncover his Martian appearance as J’onn J’onzz . This figure features multiple points of articulation, an alternate head and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 7.25" H • PI

SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 2: BRUCE WAYNE/BATMAN ACTION FIGURE
Batman, a master crime-fighting detective, removes his cowl to reveal his alter ego, millionaire Bruce Wayne! This figure features multiple points of articulation, an alternate head and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI

SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 2: RED HOOD/THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE
Initially forced into the costume of the Red Hood, this petty thief's fateful fall into a vat of chemicals transformed him into the deadly identity of the Joker. This figure features multiple points of articulation, an alternate head and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI

SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 2: CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE
Ace reporter Clark Kent stands ready to reveal his fearless identity, Superman! This figure features multiple points of articulation a display base, a removable shirt front, and character-dedicated accessories. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI

SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 2: BARBARA GORDON/BATGIRL ACTION FIGURE
Barbara Gordon transforms from librarian to crime-fighter Batgirl with a flip of her cowl! This figure features multiple points of articulation, a display base, an alternate head and character-dedicated accessories. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 6" H • PI

MANHUNTER, BRUCE WAYNE/BATMAN, RED HOOD/THE JOKER, CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN, BARBARA GORDON/ BATGIRL ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. The BARBARA GORDON/BATGIRL Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT
Reoffered to coincide with the launch of the 12-issue maxiseries JUSTICE by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite, this Master Case assortment includes two each of the SUPERMAN, THE FLASH, BIZARRO, SINESTRO, and CHEETAH ACTION FIGURES, designed by Alex Ross and sculpted by Tim Bruckner. Each figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a display base and is packaged in a 4-color window box.
On sale August 17 • Action Figure Assortnent • PI

Statues

GREEN LANTERN VS. SINESTRO STATUE
Designed by Carlos Pacheco
Sculpted by Tim Bruckner
GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH brought Hal Jordan back to resume the mantle of Green Lantern. However, his arch-nemesis Sinestro has also returned, reigniting their long-standing conflict. This highly detailed statue — designed by new GREEN LANTERN series artist Carlos Pacheco and sculpted by the acclaimed Tim Bruckner — features these two bitter enemies locked in combat! This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11.75” tall x 7.5” wide x 6.25” deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Statue • $195.00 US

BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE
DESIGNED BY JOE KUBERT
Sculpted by John G. Mathews
A sought-after addition to DC Direct’s collection of Batman Black & White statues, this collectible — designed by classic comic-book artist Joe Kubert — presents a unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of Batman Black and White VOL. 1 and 2, the stunning collections of short stories by award-winning talent. The statue measures approximately 8" tall x 5” wide x 7” deep. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 11 • Statue • $55.00 US

SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER: SUPERMAN #1 STATUE
Sculpted by Tony Cipriano
This is the first in a series of affordably priced statues that feature Superman as he appeared on classic covers from his long history! The famous cover to Superman #1 by Joe Shuster is an icon on its own, and now it’s brought to three-dimensional life in this accurately sculpted statue by Tony Cipriano. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 7.5” tall x 6.5” wide 3” deep and is packaged in
a 4-color box.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 25 • Statue • $55.00 US

Heroclix unveils new DC Icons sets!

The DC HeroClix Icons Starter Set contains 6 exclusive figures including 3 characters not available anywhere else in Icons ! The Starter Set's updated rulebook is a must for all HeroClix players. Featuring some of DC's most iconic characters, this Starter Set has been designed to be a great entry point for new players as well. Players can expand their collection with DC HeroClix: Icons Booster Packs (sold separately).

DC HeroClix Icons features the most powerful and iconic characters from the DC universe! These superheroes and supervillains are stronger than ever and will destroy your opponents! All of your favorite characters feature all-new stats and sculpts, from the members of the JLA and Titans to Batman and his friends! Collect all 62 characters, including 8 Super-Rare characters, in this super-powered base set! Most players will collect a complete set of DC HeroClix Icons by purchasing one case of boosters and one Starter Set (except for Super-Rares). Add these powerhouse figures to your force today!

The final piece of the second wave of Crisis on Infinite Earths is now complete. DC Direct has sent us this shot of the upcoming Anti-Monitor figure in all his George Peréz styled glory. Now sit back and wait it out the many, many months until you can wrap your sweaty hands around this bad boy! Click on picture for larger image.

Jazwares Announces San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Figure

Jazwares is proud to present it's San Diego Comic Con exclusive Dark Omega Zero! Based on the evil doppelganger you must do battle with in the Gameboy Advanced title Megaman: Zero from Capcom.

This fiendish alternate version of the heroic robot warrior Zero is limited to 1,000 pieces and will be on sale from July 13th until July 17th.
Featuring 16 points of articulation and two dark plasma sabers.

As a special bonus Jazwares is including 5 FREE glow in the dark mini figures!

Pictures pending licensor final approval.

Retail price : TBD

For more info check out: www.capcom.com www.capcom.com

Diamond Select Items solicited in May 2005

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ÜBERVAMP BUST
A Diamond Select Release! Coming soon to a Hellmouth near you… Diamond Select Toys’ newest Buffy the Vampire Slayer™ bust depicts the terrifying and merciless Übervamp! Resurrected by the First Evil to destroy Buffy and the Potential Slayers, the Übervamp wreaked havoc wherever it went. Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez and limited to 2,000 pieces, this 6” tall bust is a must-have for any Buffy fan’s collection. Features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship in October 2005. (4667) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Australia and the U.K.
Bust $45.00

G.I. JOE: SNAKE EYES WALL STATUE
A Diamond Select Release! Evoking the cover image from G.I. Joe #21, the legendary “Silent Interlude” issue of Marvel Comics’ original run on the series, this detailed wall statue depicts the heroic Snake Eyes climbing the walls of the Cobra Compound. Sculpted by Plan B Studios, this piece comes ready to display on any wall, and features realistic detailing, right down to Snake Eyes’ repelling cable. This first wall statue in DST’s G.I. Joe line is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide — features a hand-numbered base with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity—and is sure to be an instant sell-out with Joe fans everywhere! In Stores August 2005. (4667) (CAUT: 4)
Wall Statue $85.00

MARVEL MILESTONES: WOLVERINE ON SKULLS
A Diamond Select Release! The newest piece in the popular Marvel Milestones line is based on Jim Lee’s art from the cover of Essential Wolverine Volume 2, and features Wolverine standing on a stack of skulls, primed for battle. This detailed sculpt by Rick Force is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, and features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores August 2005.
Statue $85.00

MARVEL MINIMATES SERIES 10 AND 11
A Diamond Select Release! DST and the inmates at the Art Asylum introduce the newest series in the Marvel Minimates collection! SERIES 10 will feature the following two-packs: Sandman/Silver Sable, Black Cat/Ben Riley, and Spider-Carnage/Spider-Woman (Spider-Carnage/Spider-Woman [black] will be the Specialty Market exclusive variant); SERIES 11 features: Bishop/Cable, Rogue/Mystique, and Firestar/Ice Man (Firestar/Ice Man [clear] will be the Specialty Market exclusive variant). In Stores August 2005
Two-Pack $7.99Ea.

MARVEL UNIVERSE: MAN-THING BUST
A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt and Design! Working for SHIELD, researcher Ted Sallis re-created the formula that was used to create Captain America. But when he was betrayed by his wife (who was secretly working for AIM), Sallis injected himself with the only sample of the serum and escaped into the swamps — where a fiery crash sent him into the brackish waters, forever altering him, body and soul, into the shambling creature dubbed, Man-Thing! Re-creating a familiar scene from one of his early appearances, Man-Thing tangles with an alligator in this Gentle Giant sculpt, featuring a clear-cast base replicating the swampy waters in which he dwells. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, this 6” tall bust features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores August 2005
Bust SRP: $50.00

MARVEL UNIVERSE: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT BUST
A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Sculpt and Design! Jack Russell was a typical California teenager… until his eighteenth birthday! It was on that night that his ancestors’ dabbling with the dark arts caught up to him! The curse of the “Darkhold” — a forbidden tome of arcane knowledge — took hold, cursing him with lycanthropy… making him a Werewolf by Night! This 6” sculpt by Rudy Garcia of Art Asylum, depicts Jack in his Werewolf form, while the base features the dreaded Darkhold tome, the key to Jack’s curse! Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, this bust features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores August 2005.
Bust SRP: $45.00

FANTASTIC FOUR #1 DIORAMA SERIES: THE INVISIBLE WOMAN STATUE
A Diamond Select Release! The third release in the Silver Age Fantastic Four Series features the lady of the group, Sue Storm — a.k.a. the Invisible Woman. All four members of the Fantastic Four — and the villainous Mole Man — will be part of this line, inspired by the cover to the Lee/Kirby 1961 classic, Fantastic Four #1! As an added bonus, each statue in the line will ship with a piece of the Mole Man’s subterranean monster (as seen on the cover of FF #1)! When you collect all five bonus pieces, you can complete the monster — and the classic cover image! Sue Storm can be removed from her base and placed in the Mole Monster’s hand, but can also be displayed alone! Sculpted by Jeff Feligno, the Invisible Woman is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, with each piece accompanied by a hand-numbered, full-color Certificate of Authenticity, as well as matching numbering on the box and piece itself. In stores August 2005.
Statue $85.00

TRANSFORMERS: AUTOBOT SYMBOL WALL PLAQUE
A Diamond Select Release! The battle of the Autobots and Decepticons is has been raging on Earth for 20 years (centuries on their homeworld of Cybertron)! Diamond Select’s first release in their Transformer’s line is this 3D wall plaque of the heroic Autobot symbol. Sculpted by the experts at Plan B, this plaque is a perfect replica of the classic symbol reproduced at 8” x 9.5”, and is perfect for display or decoration. Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, this wall plaque features a hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores August 2005. (4667) (CAUT: 4)
Wall Plaque SRP $49.99

DC Comics and Warner Bros. Unveil a New Company Logo for DC Comics

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2005--DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company and the world's largest English-language publisher of comics, unveiled a new DC Comics company logo today that will appear on comic books, graphic novels and, for the first time ever, on films and television series based on DC properties. The new DC logo will make its first appearance on a DC Comics cover May 25 when the company publishes DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #1 and will then appear on the entire DC line the following week. An animated version of the new DC logo premieres June 15 with the release of Batman Begins, the highly anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes and Morgan Freeman.

For more than 70 years, DC Comics has provided entertainment for every age group and interest. In 2005, DC Comics is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of an exciting line-up of new publishing projects, feature films, television programming, licensing ventures and collectible products. The new logo, created by Josh Beatman of Brainchild Studios, highlights DC Comics' ambitious media plans for the future and represents the latest step in Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner's commitment to maximize the value and exposure of DC Comics.

"DC is a unique and powerful asset whose characters have long been exceptional performers for Warner Bros. with billions of dollars in cumulative sales," said Kevin Tsujihara, Executive Vice President, Corporate Business Development & Strategy, Warner Bros. Entertainment. "This new logo and branding program is a statement that the DC brand is a strategic asset and vital tool in our approach to creating and developing films, television, merchandising and games."

"For generations, comic book fans have been loving supporters of the DC brand: voting us their favorite publisher, counting on us to provide a universe of imagination and entertainment, and looking for our mark as an invitation to try new characters and titles," commented DC Comics President and Publisher Paul Levitz. "With the introduction of our new logo and a comprehensive branding program, we're inviting our fans in all media to continue to count on the DC brand standing for the best comics, classic characters and a fantastic creative experience."

2005 marks a particularly exciting year for DC across all media, including:

-- Theatrical releases. In February, Warner Bros. Pictures released Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz and Tilda Swinton. Based on the comic book Hellblazer, the film was the first to be based on a property from DC's Vertigo imprint and has grossed more than $200 million worldwide since its release. In June, Batman Begins will explore the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham City. This fall will see the release of another major motion picture based on DC comic books, V For Vendetta (based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd), starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving, produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski Brothers from a script by the Wachowski Brothers. Production is also underway on Warner Bros. Pictures' Superman Returns, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey.

-- Television programs. There are currently a record five television shows on the air based on DC Comics properties: The WB Network's hit drama Smallville (produced by Warner Bros. Television), three acclaimed Cartoon Network programs--Justice League Unlimited, Teen Titans and Krypto the Superdog--and, appearing on both Kids' WB! and Cartoon Network, The Batman. Warner Bros. Animation produces all of the animated series based on DC characters that air on Cartoon Network and Kids' WB!

-- Home video. Warner Home Video has amassed an extensive library of DC Comics related releases, including DVDs of theatrical releases (including Superman: The Movie and Batman), live-action television shows (including Smallville, Wonder Woman and Lois & Clark), animated television shows (including The Batman, Static Shock and Challenge of the Super Friends) and direct-to-video projects (Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman).

-- Video games. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, DC Comics and Electronic Arts will release a Batman Begins video game day and date with the film on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance. Electronic Arts is also developing computer and video games based on Superman.

-- Comic books. Each month, DC Comics and imprints Vertigo and WildStorm publish more than 75 comic books, including perennial favorites Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and The Flash, and critically acclaimed series such as 100 Bullets, Y the Last Man and Ex Machina. In 2005, several of the comic industry's premier talents are bringing their distinctive talents to DC's iconic characters. In July, DC will unite two legends, Frank Miller (Sin City, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) and Jim Lee (Batman: Hush, Superman: For Tomorrow) for the new series All-Star Batman & Robin. The ongoing series will pair all-star creative teams with all-star characters to create memorable and dynamic adventures. In October, DC will publish Infinite Crisis, the most eagerly anticipated sequel in the history of comic books, to be written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez. And in December, DC will unveil All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison (JLA) and Frank Quitely (X-Men).

-- Graphic novels. DC will publish two powerhouse hardcover books this fall, Identity Crisis, a superhero murder mystery by New York Times bestselling writer Brad Meltzer, and The Quitter, a coming-of-age graphic novel by Harvey Pekar (American Splendor).

-- Manga. CMX, DC's new imprint of manga graphic novels publishes all genres of manga including horror, fantasy, science fiction and adventure titles. Later this year, CMX will add the international bestselling Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne to its list, alongside titles such as Gals! and Monster Collection: The Girl Who Can Deal With Magic Monsters (based on the successful fantasy trading card game of the same name).

-- DC Direct. DC Direct, DC Comics' own toy and collectibles brand, markets and distributes a wide variety of collectibles for pop culture enthusiasts, comic book fans and toy collectors alike. The product line includes action figures and statues of DC's most popular characters, including Batman, Superman, Green Lantern and Sandman, as well as collectible statues based on Cartoon Network's hit shows Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and Puffy AmiYumi.

-- Global brand alliances. The DC brand reaches into all forms of pop culture, through relationships with powerful partners including Coca-Cola, Converse, Dolce & Gabbana, Hasbro, Mattel, Microsoft Xbox(R), Monolith, Nintendo, Pepsi, Rocawear, Sony, Upper Deck, and Verizon. Warner Bros. Consumer Products licenses all of DC's major properties and this year a massive licensing program for Batman will dominate the retail environment.

As both a distinguished publisher and a vital creative development source, DC is a unique asset in the media world for both Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC has the ability to create properties that appeal to a wide-ranging audience, from preschoolers (Krypto) to adults (Constantine), and everyone in between. For decades, DC characters have permeated pop culture around the world and cutting edge graphic novels such as Watchmen and Sandman have altered the public's idea of the medium. 2005 marks the beginning of the next stage of the ongoing evolution of one of the media world's gems, DC Comics.

DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC super heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics' Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.

Don't forget that TODAY Saturday May 7th is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

This year there are not only free comics, but free toys! Vistors to their local shops that are participating in Free Comic Book Day 2005 will also be treated to a free Batman Heroclix from the folks at Wizkids Games:

And a free FCBD05 Mini-mate from Art Asylum and Diamond Select Toys.

It's not to late to find a store near you. Click on the banner at the top to locate a participating store in your area.

These samples came from the fine folks at DreamWorld Comics in Culver City, CA (at the corner of Washington Bl and Centenella).

EP III- Deluxe Darth Vader with Operating Table

This is FULL of SPOILERS so if you don't want to know anything before the movie THIS ISN'T THE FEATURE FOR YOU!!!!

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Seriously people... If you don't want to know....

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This figure re-enacts one of the last scenes in the film and allows you to "Re-build" Anakin into Darth Vader. The figure comes partially assembled on the table. As you can see from the pictures below Anakin's legs are removable, I guess now we know how Vader got to be so tall. Also both gloves pop off and the mechanical hand can be swapped out. The helmet and chest plate are both removable. The articulation is: neck, shoulders, glove swivel, waist, hips, swivel removable legs (they do not bend).

This new deluxe wave was found at a K-mart in Southern California.

Revenge of the Sith opens on May 19th... but you knew that already.

First Images- Street Fighter 3 Variants!

-Red Trunks Adon
-Black Trunks Adon -Purple Trunks Adon (Gamestop Exclusive)
-Blue Trunks Adon

-Blue Pants Guile
-Brown Pants Guile
-Tan Pants Guile

-Yellow Balrog
-Black Balrog
-Red Balrog

-Blue Robe Gen
-Red Robe Gen
-Tan Robe Gen

-Black Skirt Sakura (Gamestop Exclusive)
-Orange Skirt Sakura
-Green Skirt Sakura
-Red Skirt Sakura

Unless otherwise noted, these variants will be available through Action Figure Xpress, Planet Toys and Entertainment Earth as well as overseas through distributors ASIA Goal Limited, Gear4Games, Cardmania and SD Distribution. Look for the Street Fighter Series 3 Variants will be released in late Summer 2005.

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