March 8, 2005 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Action Figure Xpress has several new items of interest to collectors:

We hope you had a great weekend. This issue is packed with red-hot items including our all-new Buffy exclusive with a "deluxe" twist. We've got more surprises coming your way soon but for now sit back and enjoy!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Exclusive "Bad Girls" Faith Deluxe Action Figure

COMING SOON! An AFX Exclusive! What better way to continue and expand the Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure line than by giving the fans what they want? To that end, we're offering a new super-articulated figure based on the character of Faith (portrayed on the series by the talented Eliza Dushku). This exclusive figure will include 29 points of articulation and a new packaging model. After having spent several years in prison, Faith returned to Sunnydale as represented by this exclusive deluxe figure. The inclusion of Faith's famous tattoo and the Slayer's Scythe help portray the delicate balance between fun and responsibility that Faith must maintain.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: "Once More With Feeling" Deluxe Action Figure

COMING SOON! With 29 points of articulation, fans can re-create their favorite dance moves from the smash hit musical episode in addition to fighting their favorite villains.

"Graduation Day" Buffy and Faith Deluxe Action Figure Set

COMING SOON! Here are new super-articulated figures based on the characters of Buffy (played by the hugely popular Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Faith (portrayed on the series by the talented Eliza Dushku) as they appeared in the season-finale episode "Graduation Day". Each figure will include newly designed 29-point super-articulation which allows them to recreate their pivotal rooftop battle. Episode-specific accessories include a Sunnydale High yearbook and diploma, a pair of handcuffs, a compound bow with arrow, a lead pipe, and Faith's famous knife.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Slayer's Stake Prop Replica

COMING SOON! Now, you can bring home a stake of your own, as Factory X presents the The Slayers' Stake � a striking prop replica that pays tribute to the Slayers who've kept the world safe from evil all through the millennia. Made of actual, hand-carved wood, The Slayer's Stake comes in a handsome satin-lined, black wooden box. The outside of the box is adorned with an attractive brass plaque, and the inside of the lid features the now-famous words, "Into every generation a Slayer is born, one girl in all the world, a chosen one..."

Star Wars: Crimson Empire Book and Exclusive Bust-Up Set

COMING SOON! Dark Horse has teamed up with Gentle Giant Studios to bring you an exclusive Star Wars graphic novel and micro-bust package. Enclosed in the box is Dark Horse's classic Star Wars tale, Crimson Empire, and 2 Gentle Giant bust-ups, including an exclusive blue holographic Darth Sidious figure. This figure will never be replicated and is only available in this highly limited package! The other bust-up is a gorgeous ruby red Royal Guard. Both bust-ups are between 2"-3" tall.

Inuyasha Figurines Set

COMING SOON! We don't have to tell you that the demand for InuYasha merchandise is greater than ever. We're happy to help you meet that demand with this new line of InuYasha PVCs. Each figurine is blister-carded, and included in the assortment are the popular characters, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sesshomaru, Kikyo, Sango and Miroku.

Voltron Lion Masterpiece

COMING SOON! These high-quality, ultra-detailed transformable lions offer the ultimate re-creation of the legendary Voltron Force. Constructed from die-cast metal and sturdy plastic, the five Robot Lions (Princess Allura's Blue Lion, Pidge's Green Lion, Keith's Black Lion, Lance's Red Lion, and Hunk's Yellow Lion) transform and unite to create Voltron, Defender of the Universe. The assembled Voltron stands 11 inches tall! The Voltron Lion Masterpice is packaged in Toynami's trademark "book-style" box with slide-out tray, allowing for safe storage and "forever mint-in-box packaging."

Marvel Saga Collection Series 2 Set: Punisher and Mystique

IN STOCK! The Marvel Saga Collection are a new line of highly-collectible expertly sculpted statuettes, exclusive for the Hong Kong market and limited to 500 pieces each. This line is a must have for any true Marvel fan. Each character comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Collect them all! Each statue stands about 9" tall with base. The Punisher's rifle and handguns are diecast as are Mystique's guns.

Predator Triumphant Micro Statue

IN STOCK! The Predator Triumphant Micro Statue measures in at over 5 inches, and still captures all of the pride and glory of the original sculpt... just on a smaller scale! This reduced size special edition is perfect for those who want one to display one in a limited space and who missed out on the full-size version, which had an EXTREMELY limited production run.

Angel: Welcome to the Hellmouth Darla Action Figure

IN STOCK! Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles and the sculptors at Gentle Giant Studios offer fans the next release in the hit Angel line of collectibles with this all-new Previews Exclusive action figure. Depicting Darla - the vampire who transformed Angel into a nosferatu � in the naughty school girl outfit she wore in the debut episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this figure stands approximately 6" tall; features multiple points of articulation; comes with a wealth of accessories, including a cross, a dagger, pistols, a sledge hammer, and a walled fence base.

Batman the Dark Knight Returns Action Figure Set

IN STOCK! Frank Miller's seminal work on the gritty, ground-breaking DARK KNIGHT RETURNS changed the landscape of comics forever and inspired a new generation of comics creators. Now, DC Direct celebrates that immortal series with a quartet of figures beautifully sculpted by Tim Bruckner that capture the look and feel of Miller's Batman, Superman, The Joker, and Robin!

Street Fighter: Capcom vs. SNK 2 Action Figure Set

IN STOCK! Each figure comes in a collectors window box with multiple hands for different fighting stances. Includes Ryu and Ken.

12" Willow Figure

IN STOCK! Sideshow Collectibles is proud to bring you Willow from the episode 'Dopplegangland,' the perfect companion for your 12" Vampire Willow figure. This figure features over 30 points of articulation, an authentic Alyson Hannigan likeness, and is costumed in white tights, tennis shoes, polka-dot skirt, and trademark pink fuzzy sweater. Willow comes with Amy the Rat, the tranquilizer gun, and a 12 inch Buffy figure display stand.