DC Direct has sent out their solicitations for January. Most of these items are scheduled to be available in stores next September. I find it interesting that there’s no DC Comics-related action figures this month.
Read on for product descriptions.
HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT: INDIGO-1 BUST
BASED ON THE ART OF IVAN REIS
SCULPTED BY JIM MADDOX
The BLACKEST NIGHT continues in mini-bust form!
Each month in 2011, DC Direct releases a mini-bust
featuring a character from the hugely popular DC Comics’ epic BLACKEST NIGHT.
Indigo-1 continues the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT bust line! The sculpture features Indigo-1 atop a special base that displays the spectrum of lantern symbols.
The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75” high x 5” wide x 5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition.
On sale September 14, 2011 * Bust * $70 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: INDIGO LANTERN 1:4 SCALE POWER BATTERY AND RING PROP REPLICA SET
From the pages of BLACKEST NIGHT!
Mysterious yet influential, the members of the indigo tribe use their power staffs to spread compassion amid the darkness of the Blackest Night.
For nine consecutive months in 2011, DC Direct releases a 1:4 scale light-up Power Battery and light-up Ring Prop Replica Set featuring a color from the spectrum of the hugely popular DC Comics’ epic BLACKEST NIGHT.
The Indigo Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery and the Indigo Power Ring sit in a translucent display and are removable from the stand. Both light up, featuring manual on/off switches.
The Power Battery measures approximately 2.875” high (minus handle) x 1.75” wide x 2.375” deep and is made of PVC/ABS. The Power Ring fits most sizes and lights up when worn. The translucent acrylic display measures approximately 1.5” high x 2” wide
x 3.25” deep. The set is packaged on a 4-color blister.
On sale September 14, 2011 * Mini Prop Replica Set * $35 US
WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 3: SUPERGIRL BUST
Designed by Amanda Conner • Sculpted by Jim Maddox
The Girl from Krypton!
With strength, speed of light and x-ray vision, Supergirl breaks free from the shadow of her cousin to join the battle for justice!
Designed by illustrator Amanda Conner, Supergirl 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 4.5” wide x 4.75” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition.
On sale September 7, 2011 * Bust * $60 US
TWO-FACE 1:2 SCALE BUST
SCULPTED BY ANDY BERGHOLTZ
Expand your collection of Gotham City-related 1:2 scale busts with Two-Face!
The man once known as District Attorney Harvey Dent appears here in his classic comic-book style, dressed in his trademark dual-fabric suit, shirt and tie, which are finely tailored over his cold-cast porcelain body. Half of his face appears eerily charred, and both of his resin eyes are hauntingly realistic.
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.
Limited edition of 500 pieces.
* Quantities may be allocated.
Resolicited; on sale March 30, 2011 * Bust * $295 US
AME-COMI HEROINE MINI-FIGURES SERIES 3
Sculpted by Sam Greenwell
They may be tiny, but they are mighty … mighty cute, that is!
The Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures are here!
Supergirl, Power Girl and Hawkgirl make up the third wave in the super-cute line of mini-figures affectionately known as “mini-comis.” Based on the larger Ame-Comi Heroine PVC Statue line, these miniature Ame-Comi PVC figures are all brand-new sculpts! Supergirl delights as Streaky gets comfy atop her head, while Power Girl strikes a classic anime pose and Hawkgirl balances on her mace.
Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, each non-articulated PVC mini figure is sold separately, and includes a display base.
On sale September 21, 2011 * PVC Mini Figures * PI
THE LITTLE ENDLESS PORTFOLIO SET
Art by Jill Thompson
For the first time ever, images from Vertigo’s beloved Endless family are presented in a format perfect for framing!
Twelve images by Eisner award-winning author and illustrator Jill Thompson (six images from THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK and six images from DELIRIUM’S PARTY: A LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK) are printed on high-quality 4-color matte paper stock, collected in a 4-color folder and shrink-wrapped together. All 12 prints measure approximately 8” x 10” and are ready for instant framing.
On sale September 28, 2011 * Portfolio * $29.99 US
WORLD OF WARCRAFT HORDE COLLECTIBLE COIN SET
Whether looting dead mobs or completing a quest, now is the time to hold and horde solid precious metal coins from the game in your hand.
All three coins included in this special World of Warcraft collectible set are plated in precious metals, and each coin features a Major Horde Leader on one side and the leader¹s corresponding city on the opposite side.
The 24 karat gold-plated coin features the Orc Warchief: Thrall of Orgimmar and measures approximately 1.625” in diameter. The sterling silver-plated coin features the Banshee Queen of the Undead: Lady Sylvannas Windrunner of Undercity and measures approximately 1.375” in diameter. And the copper-plated coin features the Tauren High Chieftain: Cairne Bloodhoof of Thunder Bluff and measures approximately 1.25” in diameter. All coins are approximately 0.125” thick and are removable from the box. A non-removable commemorative metal plaque with the Horde emblem is also included.
Ready to be displayed on a desktop or wall, the set is presented in a black, hinged wooden box with a glass window, flocked vacu-formed tray and magnetic closure. The box measures approximately 6.25” wide x 3.25” deep x .75” high. The product is packed in a 4-color box and a protective self-shipper.
Limited edition of 1000 pieces. • Quantities may be allocated.
Resolicited; on sale August 31, 2011 • Collectible Coin Set * $69.99 US
WORLD OF WARCRAFT ALLIANCE COLLECTIBLE COIN SET
Whether looting dead mobs or completing a quest, now is the time to hold and horde solid precious metal coins from the game in your hand.
All three coins included in this special World of Warcraft collectible set are plated in precious metals, and each coin features a Major Alliance Leader on one side and the leader¹s corresponding city on the opposite side.
The 24 karat gold-plated coin features the Human Military Leader of the Alliance: King Varian Wrynn of Stormwind and measures approximately 1.625” in diameter. The sterling silver-plated coin features the Dwarven Lord: King Magni Bronzebeard of Iron Forge and measures approximately 1.375” in diameter. The copper-plated coin features the Night Elf High Priestess: Tyrande Whisperwind of Silvermoon and measures approximately 1.25” in diameter. All coins are approximately 0.125” thick and are removable from the box. A non-removable commemorative metal plaque with the Alliance emblem is also included.
Ready to be displayed on a desktop or wall, the set is presented in a black, hinged wooden box with a glass window, flocked vacu-formed tray and magnetic closure. The box measures approximately 6.25” wide x 3.25” deep x .75” high. The product is packed in a 4-color box and a protective self-shipper.
Limited edition of 1000 pieces. • Quantities may be allocated.
Resolicited; on sale August 31, 2011 * Collectible Coin Set * $69.99 US
STARCRAFT PREMIUM SERIES 1 COLLECTIBLE FIGURES
- Jim Raynor – 7.5” h
- Zeratul – 10” h
On sale September 28, 2011 * Action Figures * PI