Brent (aka MiAmego on the Fwoosh) put together these pictorial versions of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” using action figures from a bunch of DC and Marvel licenses. It’s pretty amazing just how many figures he fit into these shots.
Check out more of Brent’s pictures at Toon A Net – some top notch photography there.
Merry X-mas to all!
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Marvel
Anyone questioning the popularity of Blackest Night and the Black Lanterns should rest assured that DC Direct is all over this event. Series 5 is all Black Lanterns, including the *gasp* Black Lantern Batman. I have yet to pick up any of the Black Lantern versions of my favorite heroes, but the alien members of the other Corps are going in my Green Lantern display. I didn’t pick up Mongul when he was originally released, but I may have to now that he’s decked out in his Sinestro Corps gear.
FABLES: SNOW WHITE BUST
DESIGNED BY MARK BUCKINGHAM • SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDINGInspired by “Storybook Love” from Vol. 3 of Bill Willingham’s award-winning Vertigo series FABLES, this bust features Snow White poised to fire her weapon, while atop a base of relief sculptures seen in the story.
The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately
5” high x 2.5” wide x 4” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 11, 2010 * Bust * $60 US
FABLES: BIGBY WOLF BUST
DESIGNED BY MARK BUCKINGHAM
SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDINGInspired by “Storybook Love” from Vol. 3 of Bill Willingham’s award-winning Vertigo series FABLES, this dynamic bust features Bigby Wolf in mid-transformation from human to wolf, while atop a base of relief sculptures seen in the story.
The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 6” high x 3.25” wide x 5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 11, 2010
• Bust * $60 US
CHRISTOPHER REEVE AS SUPERMAN BUST
SCULPTED BY ADAM BEANEIn honor of DC Comics’ 75th anniversary, Christopher Reeve’s quintessential portrayal of Superman is presented in bust form.
Striking an iconic hands-on-hips stance, the Man of Steel is posed atop a crystal-like base, reminiscent of the Fortress of Solitude.
The CHRISTOPHER REEVE AS SUPERMAN BUST is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75” high x 5” wide x 3.25” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Bust * $80 US
LYNDA CARTER AS WONDER WOMAN BUST
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWSIn honor of DC Comics’ 75th anniversary, Lynda Carter’s quintessential portrayal of Wonder Woman is presented in bust form.
Taking her trademark bullets and bracelets pose, the Amazon princess is perched atop a base with a star theme reminiscent of the popular 1970s TV show.
The LYNDA CARTER AS WONDER WOMAN BUST is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.5” high x 2.5” wide x 2.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Bust * $80 US
BLACKEST NIGHT SINESTRO CORPS MEMBER MONGUL DELUXE ACTION FIGURE
First facing off against Arkillo and then against Sinestro himself, the evil Mongul, onetime leader of the Sinestro Corps, plays a pivotal role in the events of BLACKEST NIGHT.
Be sure to add this monstrous deluxe action figure to your collection of characters from the soon-to-be legendary storyline.
Packaged in a deluxe clamshell.
Sinestro Corps Member Mongul • 9” h
Advance-solicited; on sale August 4, 2010 * Action Figure * PI
BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 5 ACTION FIGURES
Behold the Power of the Black Lanterns!
This fifth series of action figures based on the hugely popular BLACKEST NIGHT event includes Nekron, the Lord of the Unliving; Hawkman, the winged warrior who joins the Black Lanterns after falling victim to them; Deadman, the ghost hero who’s tormented by voices of the dead; and Batman, who, in death, is as susceptible to the Black Lantern Corps as anyone.
All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.
Includes:
Black Lantern Batman • 6.75” h
Black Lantern Nekron • 7.25” h
Black Lantern Hawkman • 7” h
Black Lantern Deadman • 6.75” h4-color clamshell blister card packaging. Advance-solicited; on sale August 4, 2010 * Action Figures * PI
BLACKEST NIGHT #1 POSTER
Art by Ivan Reis and Oclair AlbertOne of the most popular covers from the thrilling BLACKEST NIGHT storyline is now available in poster size! Don’t miss out on this limited-edition 24” x 36” piece of art to decorate your wall!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 24, 2010 * Poster * $8.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT #2 POSTER
Art by Ivan Reis and Oclair AlbertOne of the most popular covers from the thrilling BLACKEST NIGHT storyline is now available in poster size! Don’t miss out on this limited-edition 24” x 36” piece of art to decorate your wall!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 24, 2010 * Poster * $8.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT POWER RING SPECTRUM SET
Embody the entire emotional spectrum of Blackest Night with this special light-up ring set from DC Direct!
Featuring designs that are authentic to the comic, each of these eight wearable, adjustable plastic rings (one each in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, plus black) instantly lights up with a long-lasting LED bulb when slipped on a finger. A light can be turned off manually to preserve the battery. (Batteries can also be changed by using a special key included with the set.)
Packaged in a deluxe window box, the rings make a beautiful display when they are not being worn.
Advance solicited; on sale July 7, 2010 * PVC Ring Set * $59.99 US
GREEN LANTERN 1:2 SCALE BUST
SCULPTED BY JORDU SCHELLFan-favorite Green Lantern Hal Jordan is the latest character to join DC Direct’s 1:2 scale bust line!
This modern interpretation of the heroic test pilot-turned-hero is dressed in an authentic fabric replica of his modern-day costume, which is finely tailored over his cold-cast porcelain body.
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.
Advance solicited; on sale August 25, 2010 * Bust * $295 US
GOTHAM CITY STORIES: PART 3: THE JOKER
SCULPTED BY JOSEPH MENNABuild your own adventure with GOTHAM CITY STORIES!
The Joker joins the GOTHAM CITY STORIES line as the third part of DC Direct’s series of dimensional display pieces! After just pulling off a heist, the Clown Price of Crime clutches a bag of money and escapes out a window that’s been melted by acid.
DC Direct has created a new way for fans and collectors to celebrate their favorite DC Comics characters. This highly detailed resin rendition of The Joker is designed to hang on the wall or be displayed on a desk or shelf. Each piece in the GOTHAM CITY STORIES series tells a story on its own, and when multiple pieces of the series are displayed together, new and different stories emerge.
This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain display piece measures approximately 5.75″ high x 5.75″ wide x 3.25″ 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 August 4, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US
WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 3: CATWOMAN BUST
DESIGNED BY AMANDA CONNER
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWSSelina Kyle and her feline friend celebrate another successful robbery by playing around in their overflowing sack of money and jewels!
This classic, purple-suited version of Catwoman, designed by illustrator Amanda Conner, 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 2.75” wide x 3.25” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 11, 2010 * Bust * $60 US
BLAMMOIDS! SERIES 3
Real compact – with real impact!
BLAM! A funky, chunky collection of boldly designed toys that pack a lot of punch in a 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.
TWO-FACE
CYBORG
WILDCAT
ROBIN
CATWOMAN
BATMAN (CLASSIC)Advance-solicited; on sale August 25, 2010 * PVC/ABS Mini Figures * PI
SUPERMAN FOREVER #1 MINI STATUE
DESIGNED BY ALEX ROSS • SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKOA classic DC Direct statue gets miniaturized!
Based on one of the most popular Alex Ross covers ever, this 1:2 scale mini statue 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 6.375” high x 5.875” wide, is packaged in a 4-color box and is manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Statue * $79.99 US
BATMAN: THE DARK CRUSADER MINI STATUE
BASED ON THE ART OF ALEX ROSS • SCULPTED BY ADAM BEANEA classic DC Direct statue gets miniaturized!
Based on the 2003 DC Direct oversized poster designed by Alex Ross (later to be used on the back of BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME), this 1:2 scale mini statue 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 6.375” high x 5.875” wide, is packaged in a 4-color box and is manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Statue * $79.99 US
MASS EFFECT SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES
Collect the exciting new series of articulated action figures from the year’s most anticipated game.
Tali 6.65” h
Thane 6.75” h
Grunt 6.8” h
Shepard 6.75” hAdvance-solicited; on sale August 25, 2010 * Action Figures * PI
MatthewK at the Fwoosh helps me take one item off the AFP to do list by comparing the new action figure stands from Mattel with the Whippy Superpose and old Toy Biz stands. I like the review – there wasn’t anything I would say differently from him – aside from throwing us a bone and talking a little about the awesome Sinestro Corps customs he has in most of the pictures.
I must be under the influence of the Orange Lantern, because I want them all!
Mattycollector.com released their new action figure flight stands this week, so it seemed like a good time to talk about flight stands. We take a look at the new Matty stands and compare them to other available flight stands.
The Hot Toys Batman DX is now available in the Hong Kong market, and to support his release Hot Toys has updated their YouTube channel with videos that demonstrate the special features of the figure, including PERS (the Parallel Eyeball Rolling System), the light up feature for the sonar eyes, the interchangeable faces, and the transformable gun.
I’m not clear when this figure will actually be released – my pre-order still says 2Q 2010, but have heard some rumblings that it will be out sooner.
Continue reading “Hot Toys Batman DX Special Features Videos”
I’ve gotta hand it to Mattel – they know how to make dynamic packaging. I like the theme (congrats to many who guessed it would be DC’s 75th anniversary) and the new layout is clear and vibrant. Wave 12 is looking sweet. Mary Batson will be a 50/50 variant and the glow-in-the-dark Spectre will be a chase figure.
2010 is DC Comics 75th!
Hey DC toy fans!
As we get close to 2010 we wanted to reveal the all new look for DC Universe toys from Mattel! Every DC Universe Classic and Infinite Hero figure in 2010 will be in an all new package which will include a DC 75th collector button featuring vintage DC art!
You’ll be able to start your 75th collection with Wave 12 of Classics, on sale in early Spring 2010. Enjoy the pictures below and happy holidays!
Matty
