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October 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN BLACK & WHITE: BATMAN BY IVAN REIS STATUE

DESIGNED BY IVAN REIS
SCULPTED BY MAT BROUILLARD

The Dark Knight leaps from the pages of the best-selling series JUSTICE LEAGUE into your home with this sensational statue designed by superstar artist Ivan Reis!

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 6.5" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER HEROES: NIGHTWING BUST

DESIGNED BY JIM LEE
SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP

The defender of Bludhaven is ready to take on any foe in this intricately sculpted bust designed by superstar artist Jim Lee!

Limited Edition of 2500
Measures Approximately 6" Tall
$49.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN & BATMAN BOOKENDS

BASED ON THE ARTWORK CREATED BY JIM LEE
SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER & ADAM ROSS

Display your most treasured Batman and Superman graphic novels with these amazing bookends of The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel based on the designs of superstar artist Jim Lee!

Measures Approximately 8.75" Tall
$299.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS MERA STATUE

DESIGNED BY ANT LUCIA
SCULPTED BY TIM MILLER

Bring the depths of Atlantis to the surface with this stunningly stylized statue of Aquaman's super-powered lady love, based on the popular pinup style of the 1940s and 50s!

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 12" Tall (To top of trident)
$124.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL BY SEAN "CHEEKS" GALLOWAY STATUE

DESIGNED BY SEAN "CHEEKS" GALLOWAY
SCULPTED BY IRENE MATAR

The best-selling line continues with this highly stylized statue of the Man of Steel based on the designs of fan-favorite artist Sean "Cheeks" Galloway!

Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 8.9" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale May 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC Collectibles is resoliciting two items this month. That just means that there was a minor snag in production and they are canceling the orders that comic book stores have placed for these items. Please check with your local comic book store to see if they are still ordering the piece for you!

DC COMICS - THE NEW 52: NIGHTWING ACTION FIGURE
The acrobatic vigilante Nightwing flips his way into your home ready to serve up justice with this all-new action figure based on his designs from the pages of DC Comics -The New 52!

NIGHTWING - 6.75"

RESOLICIT
Action Figure
$24.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur
This item is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY CLAYFACE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE
The monstrous Clayface can take any shape-including that of an awesome action figure like this one based on the villain's appearance from the best-selling video game Batman: Arkham City. Clayface comes with accessories and replaceable arms.

RESOLICIT
Action Figure
$99.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur

October 2014 - DC has a new contest, The Flash Sweepstakes. Enter by November 4th to win a big batch of merchandise based on The Flash.

The official rules for the contest describe the prize as:

One (1) grand prize winner ("Grand Prize Winner") will receive the following:

- One (1) The Flash Omnibus by Geoff Johns Vol. 3
- One (1) Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox – Blu ray
- One (1) The Flash: Rebirth Paperback
- One (1) Flash Vol. 1: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!
- One (1) The Flash Vol. 4: Reverse (The New 52)
- One (1) Flashpoint World of Flashpoint The Flash
- One (1) Flashpoint – Hardcover
- One (1) The Flash Vol. 3: Gorilla Warfare
- One (1) Signature Collection Wally West The Flash Figure
- One (1) LEGO Superheroes 76012 Batman: The Riddler Chase
- One (1) The Flash: - 3.75" Funko POP! DC Universe Vinyl Figure
- One (1) Flash Travel Mug
- One (1) Flash Bi-fold Walled by Biolworld
- One (1) Flash Playing Cards
- One (1) Hallmark Itty Bitty Plush KID3251 Flash Itty Bitty Plush

October 19, 2014 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.

- Toys R Us Recalls Toy Toaster Sets Due to Choking Hazard

- Toys R Us Recalls Children's Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

- Pure Baby Organics Boys Hoodie Recalled by Chantique's Corp. Due To Strangulation Hazard

- Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

October 17, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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DC UNIVERSE PLAY ARTS KAI SERIES 06 - HARLEY QUINN
The Joker's on-again-off-again squeeze is dressed in a red and purple harlequin outfit and comes complete with giant mallet. She stands just under 10" tall and is listed at $89.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10506&mode=re...

DC UNIVERSE PLAY ARTS KAI SERIES 06 - JOKER

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are Coming to the Latest Expansion of Legendary™: A Marvel Deck Building Game!

Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Groot, Rocket Raccoon and more join the popular Upper Deck Legendary Series!

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 -- Upper Deck's Legendary™: A Marvel Deck Building Game has become the company's top gaming property with two core sets (Legendary™ & Villains) and three expansion sets (Dark City, Fantastic Four & Paint the Town Red) in the market. Now Upper Deck brings Marvel fans even more excitement with the fourth expansion in the series. With content dedicated exclusively to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy cast of characters, comic fans have enjoyed over the years and that Marvel movie fans have come to know and love as well. Legendary™ fans are going to be thrilled to add their favorite Guardians of the Galaxy characters to their decks as this expansion will include 100 all new playable cards featuring original artwork.