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DC Direct - December 2001


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December 5th
THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE
Based on designs by Frank Miller; sculpted by William Paquet

In stores December 5. The Dark Knight returns...again! In celebration of the long-awaited sequel to the classic Frank Miller tale THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, comes THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE — and it's set to hit store shelves the same day as THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKE AGAIN #1! This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue features a stunning rendition of Batman with his sidekick, Catgirl (aka Carrie Kelley) perched on his shoulder. This statue is overall approximately 13 1/4" tall and 5 3/4" deep, on a base that is 7" wide x 5" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers, please note: This is a Limited Edition statue of only 7,500 made. Allocations may be necessary. Final product may differ from image shown.
Statue, $195.00

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March 13th
JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE
Sculpted by Karen Palinko

Advance-solicited; in stores March 13, 2002. DC Direct presents its first ever line of Maquettes, beginning with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE! These Maquettes feature the super-heroes as they will appear in the exciting new Justice League WB Animation series debuting on the Cartoon Network in November. Throughout 2002, DC Direct will exclusively produce Maquettes of all the characters from the Justice League Animated series…at an affordable price! Stands approximately 9 1/8" overall on a base 3 1/2" in diameter. Packaged in a 4-color box. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Maquette, $89.95

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March 20th
CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST
Designed and sculpted by Tim Bruckner

Advance-solicited; in stores March 20, 2002. [New Release Date: April 10] DC Direct's line of Mini-Busts, begun with the CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST, continues with this dynamic portrayal of a classic Batman. The Dark Knight rests with hands on hips, poised and ready to strike out against any threat to Gotham City. The CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue and stands 5" tall and 5 1/8" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Look for the DC Direct line of Mini-Busts of classic heroes and villains every other month during 2002! Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Mini-Bust, $45.00

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March 27th
GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA

Advance-solicited; in stores March 27, 2002. [New Release Date: April 17] He was Earth's first Green Lantern! Engineer Alan Scott came upon a mysterious green lantern that granted him the power to convert his every thought into reality. Now you too can own this wondrous GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA! This detailed resin replica — standing approximately 10" tall x 6" wide x 6 1/2" deep — is a faithful reproduction of Alan Scott's battery of power and comes with a one-size-fits-all PVC Green Lantern ring, and a resin base on which to display it with an on/off switch for lighting up the battery (with the light on a 30-second timer). It is packaged with one extra light bulb and 4 AA batteries, and makes a great companion piece to the GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY REPLICA. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Prop, $249.95

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April 3rd
SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE

Advance-solicited; in stores April 3, 2002. [New Release Date: February 27] Newsboy Billy Batson was granted the powers of the gods by the ancient wizard Shazam, whose name he had to speak to be transformed into the powerful force for good, Earth's Mightiest Mortal...Captain Marvel! The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE (a revised version of the Captain Marvel figure from the SHAZAM! DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET) stands approximately 6 1/4" tall, features multiple points of articulation, and comes packaged with Mr. Mind (the little green worm who is one of the world's greatest criminal masterminds!). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
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SHAZAM! BLACK ADAM ACTION FIGURE

Advance-solicited; in stores April 3, 2002. [New Release Date: February 27] Before there was Captain Marvel, there was Black Adam — an ancient Egyptian given great powers in the name of good by the wizard Shazam. But Black Adam turned his powers to evil...and eventually became Captain Marvel's mortal enemy! The BLACK ADAM ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6 1/4" tall, features multiple points of articulation, and comes packaged with a non-removable replica of the mystical scarab necklace that enabled Black Adam to steal the power of Shazam for his own nefarious purposes. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The SHAZAM! BLACK ADAM ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
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April 10th
JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MAQUETTE
Sculpted by Karen Palinko
Pre-solicited; in stores April 10, 2002. [New Release Date: April 24] DC Direct continues its line of cold cast porcelain Maquettes (that begins with this month's advance solicitation of the WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE) with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MAQUETTE! This statue is based on the model designed for the Justice League Animated series — usually produced exclusively for the artists and animators as the definitive models on which to base their drawings and products. Now DC Direct is making these special Maquettes available to fans. The MARTIAN MANHUNTER MAQUETTE stands approximately 9 1/2" high x 4 1/2" wide x 2" deep on a 3 1/2" diameter base. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MAQUETTE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for January, 2002-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Maquette, $89.95
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April 17th
JSA PVC SET — SERIES III

Advance-solicited; in stores April 17, 2002. [New Release Date: March 20] The greatest heroes and most evil villains of the Golden Age classic, the Justice Society of America, star in the third JSA PVC SET! This 7-piece PVC set, featuring detailed and fully painted figures, stars the Flash, Green Lantern, Vandal Savage, Solomon Grundy, the Huntress, the Shade, and the Icicle. The figures range in height from approximately 2" to 4 1/4" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The JSA PVC SET — SERIES III is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
PVC Set, (7 pcs.), $39.95

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KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG STATUE
Sculpted by John G. Mathews; based on designs by Jon Bogdanove

Pre-solicited; in stores April 17, 2002. [New Release Date: May 1] In a dog-eat-dog world, it's nice having the toughest dog around on your side. Now you can have Krypto, the Superdog from Krypton, friend and companion to Superman, with the hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG STATUE. Krypto is depicted atop a crater-pitted asteroid base, poised to fly into action. This statue stands overall approximately 5 1/4" high x 2 7/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep on a base. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for January, 2002-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Statue, $49.95

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April 24th
FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE

Advance-solicited; in stores April 24, 2002. Sgt. Rock, top kick of Easy Co. and the toughest G.I. to fight his way through World War II, blasts his way into DC Direct. The SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE features the grizzled, combat happy leader of Easy Co. standing approximately 6 1/2" tall, featuring multiple points of articulation and packaged with a removable helmet, a machine gun that he can hold, and two hand grenades. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
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Relist
BAT-SIGNAL PROP — relist

In stores December 5. DC Direct reoffers this reproduction of the well-known device, in the form of an 8" tall x 6.7" wide rotating BAT-SIGNAL PROP which lights up to form the silhouette of a Bat. Create your own Gotham City emergencies! Batteries are included — cloud-filled sky is not. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Prop, $149.95

 
BIZARRO WATCH — relist

In stores December 12. DC Direct reoffers this one-of-a-kind watch that features the slogan "Bizarro #1!" on the watch cover, which flips open to reveal a counter-clockwise-running timepiece! Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Watch, $89.95

 
DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE — relist

In stores December 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the new ongoing DEADMAN series, the DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE stands 7" tall and features multiple points of articulation and a glow-in-the-dark head, chest and logo. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
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