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June 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN BLACK & WHITE BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS STATUE

SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS

Based off designs from the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Origins video game comes the latest piece to the line of Batman Black & White statues.

Measures Approximately 6.25" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale December 2013
Allocations May Occur

June 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS: GOTHAM CITY GARAGE CATWOMAN STATUE

Designed by Dustin Nguyen
Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios

Gotham City's feline fatale rides out of the pages of her self-titled series and into your home with this gorgeous statue designed by superstar artist Dustin Nguyen.

Measures approximately 8.5" Tall x 15.5" Wide
$299.95 US
On Sale December 2013
Allocations May Occur

June 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS-SUPER-VILLAINS DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE

Don't miss your chance to own the first-ever action figure that captures the World's Greatest Mercenary's new look from DC COMICS - THE NEW 52. Deathstroke will also be equipped with 3 accessories!

Action Figure
$24.95 US
On Sale December 2013
Allocations May Occur

June 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 SWAMP THING DELUXE ACTION FIGURE

The Protector of the Green from the pages of the critically acclaimed series SWAMP THING is transformed into a deluxe action figure based on the designs of acclaimed artist Yanick Paquette.

FEATURES

• Poseable Wings
• Removable Shield and Sword

Action Figure
$49.95 US
On Sale December 2013
Allocations May Occur

June 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS SERIES 1: ACTION FIGURES

The Joker - 6.85" tall
Bane - 8.25" Tall

Inspired by the designs from the upcoming Batman: Arkham Origins video game, this new set features stunning action figures of Bane and the clown prince of crime, The Joker. Based on their appearance from the early days before the events of the critically acclaimed video games BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM and BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY.

Action Figures
$24.95 US
Sold Separately
On Sale October 2013
Allocations May Occur

Mezco Toyz Reveals 7th Summer Exclusive: Harley Quinn Mez-Itz Clip-On

June 2013 - New York - As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives: The Harley Quinn 2inch Mez-Itz Clip On.

Harley Quinn, the super villain inside a pin-up girl, always busy conjuring up a new plan to win the heart of her evil clown and defeat the dark knight, is now a Mez-Itz.

With 5 points of articulation and a million points of fun, this crown princess of crime comes complete with a metal ring so you can hang Harley Quinn from your keychain or backpack. Arkham cannot hold her, but she is securely packaged on a sturdy blister card.

Mezco Toyz Reveals 6th Summer Exclusive: Man Of Steel Mez-Itz Three Pack

June 2013 - New York - As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives: Man Of Steel Mez-Itz Tri-Pack.

The most exciting 2inch Mez-Itz in Metropolis are based on the upcoming big-budget action extravaganza hitting theatres in June 2013.

The pack includes mini Mez-itz versions of:

• Superman - the Man of Steel.
• Jor-El - Superman's birth Father and leading scientist of Krypton.
• General Zod - Superman's villainous arch nemesis.

Each figure stands 2inches tall and features 5 points of articulation and 1000 points of fun.

All three figures come in a collector friendly window box.

The Walking Dead Minimates Come to Life in a New Short Film

June 2013 - The third series of The Walking Dead Minimates hits comic shops and specialty stores on June 12th, and has already been spotted at Toys "R" Us. To commemorate the occasion, Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum have put together a short film starring all of the TWD Minimates to date, and it's not for the faint of heart!

With photography and editing by Alex Kropinak (Marvel's What the...?!), a voiceover by Chris Ward (the band Acorns to Oaks) and music by Matt Takacs, the film draws on Rick's famous speech from the prison arc of the groundbreaking comic book, setting it to some of the most horrifying Minimates images you have ever seen. Check out the film below, and look for Series 3 in your local store!

Star Trek Action Figures Return to Toys "R" Us!

June 2013 - With Star Trek on everybody's mind again, thanks to the latest blockbuster film, Diamond Select Toys is bringing back Star Trek toys in a big way, to comic shops, specialty stores... and even Toys "R" Us! In addition to the previously announced TRU-exclusive assortment of Star Trek Legacy Minimates, DST is happy to announce that the iconic toy retailer will have their own exclusive edition of the two newest 7-inch action figures, Kirk and Spock!

NASA Partners With The LEGO Group For Design And Build Contest

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2013 -- NASA and the LEGO Group are partnering to inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers by offering a new design competition. The competition will spur students of all ages to use the toy bricks in building models of future airplanes and spacecraft.

The "NASA's Missions: Imagine and Build" competition opens Wednesday with an entry deadline of July 31. Winners in each category will be selected by a panel of NASA and LEGO officials and announced Sept. 1.

The first category in the contest is "Inventing our Future of Flight." In this challenge, participants will design and build their idea for an aircraft of the future based on real concepts and new technology NASA's aeronautics innovators are working on to increase fuel efficiency and reduce harmful emissions and noise.