CustomCon 24 at TheFwoosh.com

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  No, not the winter holidays – it’s Winter CustomCon, the 24th installment and the third hosted by TheFwoosh.com.

What is CustomCon?

CustomCon is a special presentation of new custom toy creations by customizers around the globe. Eight years in the running, it’s still going strong. Inspired by the presentations of new product by legitimate manufacturers at Toy Fair and other trade shows, CustomCon is a “fake” convention, whereby customizers present their latest creations and recipes as if unveiling a new line of real toys to retailers. It’s always a lot of fun, for both the viewers and the participants.

This special event is running all week, so I’ll try to pick out some of the custom entries that I found really compelling.  Here’s three from day one.

via CustomCon 24 – Index | thefwoosh.com.

DC Direct December Solicitations

DC Direct has sent over new pics and descriptions for items arriving in stores in the coming months.  Seeing the statue for Owlman from the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated movie has given me conflicted feelings.

I really want action figures of the modern Crime Syndicate, but Mattel already said they weren’t doing figures for this movie.  I’d be torn if DCD did figures, because I think they’d probably be out of scale for my collection, and stylistically, DCD would probably go for a complete match with the animated style, like they did for the Doomsday figures.  Also, while the Owlman design is cool, I still think the comic costume would be the best.

bm.b&w.cw.jpgBATMAN 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


dynamics superman.jpgDC 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


BATMAN REBORN SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

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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.


aq.chronicles.statue.jpgDC 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


Superman reeve.jpgCHRISTOPHER REEVE AS SUPERMAN STATUE
SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO

Available again!

It’s the quintessential Man of Steel!

One of the most fondly remembered depictions of Superman is now available as a commemorative statue exclusively from DC Direct. Christopher Reeve strikes an iconic pose from the classic 1978 feature film Superman – the movie that made the world believe “a man could fly” and turned the actor into a star.

Standing atop an S-shield base, the CHRISTOPHER REEVE AS SUPERMAN STATUE is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 12.50″ tall x 5.5″ wide x 3.75″ deep. (The base measures approximately .75″ high x 6.5″ diameter.)

The statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order.

Limited to 4000 pieces total.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 7, 2010 * Statue * $195 US

DC Comics will donate $15 from the sale of each “Christopher Reeve as Superman Statue” to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information on the Foundation and to make a donation, please visit www.christopherreeve.org.


amecomi.supergirl.jpgAME-COMI HEROINE SERIES: SUPERGIRL (V.2) PVC FIGURE
DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS

Kara Zor-El can’t resist smiling at herself when she finds this side-view mirror on the streets of Metropolis.

Sure to be just as popular as the sold-out, original Ame-Comi version of Superman’s cousin, Supergirl (V.2) is a non-articulated PVC statue, standing approximately 8.75” tall, including a base and packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 21, 2010 * Statue * $60 US


amecomi.steel.jpgAME-COMI HEROINE SERIES: STEEL PVC FIGURE
DESIGNED BY DUSTIN NGUYEN
SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS

There’s no messing with the newest heroine to join the AME-COMI series!

Between her high-tech, armored costume and her trademark hammer that can replicate the powers of Superman, Natasha Jasmine Irons, daughter of the original Steel, means business!

The limited-edition, non-articulated, approximately 8.25” high PVC statue comes with a base, is packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook and is manufactured to order.


hdcu.bizarro.jpgHeroes of the DC Universe: BIZARRO BUST
DESIGNED BY GARY FRANK
SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

Superman’s “imperfect duplicate” is the latest villain to infiltrate the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust line!

Designed by New York Times best-selling artist Gary Frank, this bust features Kent Clark wearing his trademark “Bizarro #1” medallion while posed atop a base of his cube-shaped home planet, Htrae. The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 6” high x 5” wide x 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 7, 2010 * Bust * $70 US


kc.sm.jpgSUPERMAN (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


owlman.jpgJUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS ON TWO EARTHS OWLMAN DVD MAQUETTE
SCULPTED BY DEREK MILLER

“You people are my world’s last hope.” — President Lex Luthor

In a parallel universe, the lone survivor of Earth’s Justice League – Lex Luthor – travels through other-world dimensions to join forces with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, and J’onn J’onzz in a desperate attempt to save his world and his people. But the villainous Crime Syndicate controlled by Ultraman, Owlman and Superwoman will stop at nothing to maintain their domination. It will take wits, might and a sacrifice to defeat these unforgiving enemies in the spectacular DC Universe Original Animated Movie. Two Earths, two Leagues and one epic battle collide for a thrilling experience that will leave viewers breathless!

This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette of Owlman is based on art from the highly anticipated Warner Home Video made-for-DVD animated original movie, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths!

Measuring approximately 9.2” tall x 5.5” wide x 8.75” deep (including the base), the maquette includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited edition of 4000!
*Quantities may be allocated.

On sale February 24, 2010 * Statue *$99.99 US


WORLD OF WARCRAFT Premium Series 2

Includes:
Gnome Warlock: Valdremar with Voidwalker Voyd 3.25” h and 6” h
Orc Warchief: Thrall 10.25” h (with arm raised)

Advance-solicited; on sale July 7, 2010 * Action Figures * PI


WORLD OF WARCRAFT Series 6

Includes:
Dwarven King: Magni Bronzebeard 5” h
Forsaken Queen: Sylvanas Windrunner 7.5” h
Goblin Tinker: Gibzz Sparklighter 8.5” h

Advance-solicited; on sale July 14, 2010 * Action Figures * PI

Retailers, please note: Gnome Warlock: Valdremar with Voidwalker Voyd, Orc Warchief: Thrall, Dwarven King: Magni Bronzebeard, Forsaken Queen: Sylvanas Windrunner and Goblin Tinker: Gibzz Sparklighter are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master cases. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging and pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market.


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HEAVENLY SWORD: NARIKO ACTION FIGURE
Advance-solicited; on sale July 28, 2010 * Action Figure * PI

TWISTED METAL: SWEET TOOTH ACTION FIGURE
Advance-solicited; on sale July 28, 2010 * Action Figure * PI

Blackest Night Rings Preorders End November 5

Reposting this as a reminder for folks who are looking for an easy way to get all the Blackest Night Lantern Rings.  The pre-order deadlines at TFAW.com for a couple of the comics is November 5.

Collect All Seven Blackest Night Lantern Rings!

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If you’re a Green Lantern fan, you know all about Blackest Night, the biggest DC Comics crossover event of the year. But did you know you can collect a complete set of seven Blackest Night Lantern Rings when you buy the comics below?

You have two choices for each issue: either buy just the comic, or choose the comic with ring package. The rings are free, but you will incur a small price jump in shipping (most U.S. customers will see only a $.50 or $1.00 difference) because we can’t ship the rings in a flat package.

via Blackest Night Lantern Rings: Collect ‘Em All – TFAW.com.

Did Your Local Comic Book Store Sell Out of Blackest Night Series 1?

I was a little late getting to my local comic book store today, and was disappointed that they had sold out of the Blackest Night Series 1 figures.  I decided to look for them online, and found them at TFAW.com – my requirement was that I didn’t want to buy the full set of four figures, because as cool as the Black Lantern Superman is, I think he’s a little too big to fit in with my DC Universe Classics, and I’m not a fan of figures that are pre-posed.

Be sure to take advantage of one of their check out promotion codes – which one is better will depend on how much you’re buying, so try both.  They’re good until the end of the month.

  • HAUNTING – no domestic shipping charges on in-stock purchases over $27
  • SLASHING – save 10% on in-stock orders over $50

Happy hunting!

Blackest Night Series 1 Black Lantern Earth 2 Superman Action Figure

Price: 17.99

Earth-2 Superman, the first member of the lifeless, emotionless Black Lanterns to be revealed, features multiple points of articulation and include a display base. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Blackest Night Series 1 Blue Lantern Saint Walker Action Figure

Price: 17.99

Saint Walker, the first member of the Blue Lantern Corps, which champions hope in the universe, features multiple points of articulation and include a display base. The Saint Walker includes a lantern accessory. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Blackest Night Series 1 Alpha Lantern Boodikka Action Figure

Price: 17.99

Boodikka, the veteran corpsman who was among the first to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps’ own policing unit, the Alpha Lanterns, features multiple points of articulation and include a display base. The Boodikka figure comes with a removeable face plate. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Blackest Night Series 1 Red Lantern Atrocitus Action Figure

Price: 17.99

Atrocitus, Abin Sur’s killer and the first to utilize the power of blood and rage to become a member of the Red Lantern Corps, which is out to destroy both the Sinestro and Green Lantern Corps, features multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Atrocitus figures include lantern accessories. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

DC Direct November Solicitations

DC Direct has sent over new pics and descriptions for items arriving in stores in the coming months. That Detective Comics box set, including figures and comics, may be hard for me to pass up.

harley.jpgww.jpgzatanna.jpgCOVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: HARLEY QUINN STATUE
DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES • SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

The Joker’s love, Harley Quinn, is the latest statue to join the insanely popular COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue series! Due to the overwhelming success of this series, DC Direct specially commissioned fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes to design this statue.

Harley is posed wearing her trademark harlequin outfit and is holding an oversized mallet. And she is the perfect companion to the next statue in the series, Poison Ivy!

Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 9.5” high x 5.5” wide x 4.25” deep, this statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 9, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US

Additional stock of these in-demand statues will arrive in stores by year’s end!

Cover Girls of the DC Universe: Zatanna Statue
JAN090300
On sale December 16, 2009 * Statue * $99.99 US

Cover Girls of the DC Universe: Wonder Woman Statue
NOV080248
On sale December 16, 2009 * Statue * $99.99 US


BM.belt.jpgJLA TROPHY ROOM: BATMAN (MODERN) UTILITY BELT PROP REPLICA

The latest addition to the JLA TROPHY ROOM is one of the most recognizable and important parts of Batman’s costume – his modern utility belt!

This prop replica of Batman’s belt is made of faux-leather, includes eight pouches with real, working high-gloss gold snaps with Batman logo emblems and a real, working gold-plated metal buckle with a Batman logo emblem.

In addition to a Certificate of Authenticity, a metal display shelf on which the belt can be mounted is included, along with mounting hardware.

This mixed-media prop replica belt measures approximately 38” long, and the display shelf measures approximately 7.25” high x 22” wide x 5.25” deep.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

* Batman’s (Modern) Utility Belt is a prop replica ONLY and is not meant to be worn.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 9, 2010 * Prop Replica * $350 US


det.comics.box.set.jpgDETECTIVE COMICS BOX SET
Five of Gotham City’s most colorful figures are collected in this special action figure box set, in both 3D and comics forms!

A 64-page original collection of classic stories featuring Batman, Robin, Batgirl, The Riddler and Bat-Mite is packaged along with an action figure of each character. The stories included in the special DETECTIVE COMICS CLASSICS book are “The Riddler’s Prison-Puzzle Problem!” from DETECTIVE COMICS #377, “Tall, Dark, Handsome – and Missing!” from DETECTIVE COMICS #384, “Hunt for the Helpless Hostage!” from DETECTIVE COMICS #385, “The Invader from Hell!” from BATMAN FAMILY #1, and “Bat-Mite” from WHO’S WHO: THE DEFINITE DIRECTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #2.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 23, 2010 * Box Set * PI


sinestro.neon.jpgSINESTRO CORPS MINI NEON SIGN

Bring the excitement of BLACKEST NIGHT into your home or store with this affordable mini neon sign featuring the Sinestro Corps’ yellow emblem!

The adjustable base unit can sit on a tabletop or be mounted to a wall.

Powered by a plug-in, UL-adapter, the sign itself measures approximately 9″ wide x 8″ high and has a base measuring approximately 5.5” in diameter. Packaged in a 4-color box.

Advance-resolicited; on sale June 9, 2010 * Neon Sign * $89.99 US


GLring.jpgGREEN LANTERN HONOR GUARD RING PROP REPLICA

Don’t miss out on this exciting new metal ring prop replica, inspired by the contemporary design of the rings worn by the exclusive Honor Guard of the Green Lantern Corps!

Cast in silver metal with a green enamel inlay, the ring also features decorative ridges around the band. The ring comes packaged in a two-part box foil-stamped with the Green Lantern logo and with protective foam inside.

Available in a men’s ring size of 11, although the ring is a prop replica ONLY and is not meant to be worn.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 30, 2010 * Prop Replica * $35 US


GLmulti.jpgGREEN LANTERN: LEGACIES MULTI-PART STATUE:
PART 3: JOHN STEWART AND GUY GARDNER

SCULPTED BY MIKE LOCASCIO

This multi-part statue is a must-have for Green Lantern fans! Green Lanterns from different eras appear together on a Lantern-shaped base, along with their predecessors, the Manhunters, as well as the Guardians of the Universe.

The statue is made up of four separate pieces (sold in three parts), which form a single statue.

Solicited this month is Part 3 of the multi-part statue, featuring John Stewart and Guy Gardner, two fan-favorite Green Lanterns who stood in for Hal Jordan before becoming members of the Corps in their own rights. This part of the statue follows Part 1, featuring Hal Jordan and both classic and modern versions of the Guardians of the Universe, and Part 2, featuring Kyle Rayner and an original Manhunter robot.

The bases of each piece slide together to form a Lantern-shaped base, on which all of the characters stand. Each of the three parts includes a piece of the fourth portion of the statue, which can be easily assembled to form Alan Scott, who rises up from the center of the piece. All three parts of the statue are needed to make Alan Scott.

Part 3 of this statue measures approximately 10” high x 10.5” wide x 5.5” deep, while the entire multi-part statue measures approximately 16” high x 10.5” wide x 11.75” deep when fully assembled.

The GREEN LANTERN: LEGACIES MULTI-PART STATUE is limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 30, 2010 * Statue * $195 US


hdcu.group.jpghdcu.ca.jpghdcu.ko.jpghdcu.mm.jpghdcu.sm.jpgHISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES
BASED ON THE ART OF GEORGE PEREZ

DC Direct presents the fourth series of HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE action figures, featuring four more fan-favorite characters!

All based on art from George Pérez’s seminal HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE comic book, the figures included here are Silver Age Martian Manhunter; Captain Atom in his original blue and red costume; Kobra in his original costume; and Superman as Nightwing, from Superman’s time in the Bottle City of Kandor, when he took on the alias of Nightwing.

Includes:

Captain Atom • 6.75” h
Superman as Nightwing • 6.75” h
Martian Manhunter • 6.75” h
Kobra • 6.75” h

4-color blister card packaging.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 16, 2010 * Action Figures * PI


raven.jpgWOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE 3: RAVEN BUST
DESIGNED BY AMANDA CONNER
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

New Teen Titans member Raven is the latest character to join the popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series! Raven appears as her mysterious, hooded self in this rendition from illustrator Amanda Conner.

The Raven Bust has a base identical to that of fellow Teen Titan Wonder Girl from Series 2 of the WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust line.

This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75” high x 3.5” wide x 4.25” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 2, 2010 * Bust * $60 US


wow.coins.jpgWORLD 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 leader’s corresponding city on the opposite side.

The 24 karat gold-plated coin features the Orc Warchief: Thrall of Orgrimmar and measures approximately 1.625” in diameter. The sterling silver-plated coin features the Forsaken Queen: Lady Sylvanas 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 and a flocked, vacu-formed tray. The box measures approximately 6.25” wide x 3.25” deep x .75” high. The product is packed in a protective self-shipper.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 23, 2010 * Collectible Coin Set * $69.99 U.S.


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 leader’s 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 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 and a flocked, vacu-formed tray. The box measures approximately 6.25” wide x 3.25” deep x .75” high. The product is packed in a protective self-shipper.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 23, 2010 * Collectible Coin Set * $69.99 U.S.

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