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August 2004 - Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles, LLC (DST) and CineQuest.com are joining forces to produce an exclusive collectible based on one of the most popular characters from the hit TV shows, Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with the Angel: "Grave" Spike Action Figure.

"Whether he was on Angel or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Spike has proven to be one of the fans' favorite characters," said CineQuest.com President Mark Del Vecchio. "Depicting a the battered and beloved character as he appeared in the sixth season episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 'Grave,' this figure is sure to be just as popular � if not more so � as our exclusive Hell's Bells Anya and Dark Witch Willow figures from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, both of which were huge hits!"

Designed by Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles (who also produced the figures) and Gentle Giant Studios (who also sculpted the figures), and offered exclusively by CineQuest.com, the figure depicts the vampire anti-hero (portrayed by actor James Marsters) shirtless, and comes with blanket, a cross with an altar, poetry book, and a stake. Standing approximately 6" tall, this figure � which comes with 11 points of articulation � is targeted for a late January release.

"Collectors have been waiting with bated breath for this action figure," said Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles Marketing and Sales Coordinator Scott Braden. "There's no doubt that this figure is certain to become a can't-miss addition to Angel and Buffy fans' collections."

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS AND COLLECTIBLES, LLC was founded in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. Envisioned to create unique and exciting collectibles for children and adults alike, the company has licensed a variety of pop culture properties to be turned into merchandise. With partners such as Marvel Enterprises, Twentieth Century Fox, Dreamwave Productions, MTV, Bliss House, and MGM, Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles produces a large range of products based on a wide variety of properties, and is headquartered in Timonium, MD. For more information, visit www.diamondselecttoys.com.

CINEQUEST.COM is one of the leading retailers of Buffy the Vampire Slayer collectibles and memorabilia on and off the Internet. Based in Salem, NH, and founded in 1994, CineQuest.com specializes in movie and television memorabilia including action figures, trading cards, toys, comic books and posters. For more information, please visit http://www.cinequest.com. To contact us, please email [email protected] or phone 603.321.5160.

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