May 20, 2005 - As in years past, Diamond Comic Distributors is working hard to ensure that this year's Comic-Con International: San Diego and Wizard World Chicago are the best yet for retailers and fans, by offering several exciting convention exclusives! Each is part of a very limited production run and will make a fantastic addition to any collection.

These must-have items will be available for purchase by retailers in advance of the conventions, and also at the Diamond booth. Fans will be able to find these limited-edition exclusives at dealer booths during both conventions.

The five exclusives are:

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Spider-Man: House of M Previews Exclusive Sketch Variant #1: With a limited print run of 5,000, this Variant issue of Spider-Man: House of M #1 sports a new variant cover by Salvador Larroca (with Con logos) and is sure to be one of the hottest items on the show floor! In this issue, Spidey swings into one of Marvel Comics' biggest events of the year and it could well unravel the reality he knows.

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Marvel Universe Black Queen Bust: While under the control of Mastermind, Jean Grey became the Hellfire Club's Black Queen. This 6", show exclusive bust from Diamond Select Toys was sculpted by Sam Greenwell, is limited to 1,000 pieces, and brings her to life in all her domineering splendor. Comes with hand-numbered box, base, and Certificate of Authenticity.

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Dark Phoenix/Cyclops MiniMate 2-Pack: From the classic "Dark Phoenix" storyline, Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum present the Dark Phoenix/Cyclops MiniMates 2-pack! Each figure stands approximately 2" tall and features 14 points of articulation. This exclusive is limited to 5,000 pieces and is sure to please fans everywhere.

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Bome Kirasaki Sui Previews Exclusive Figure: This new style Bome figure by Kaiyodo is strictly limited to 2,005 pieces and only available at Comic-Con International: San Diego and Wizard World Chicago. The exclusivity is printed on the base and stickered on the blister (with Con logos).

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Cold War Camo Snake Previews Exclusive Kubrick: In the video game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, this "Cold War" camouflage is a "secret" camo outfit that you have to unlock. This is Medicom's cool Kubrick version of the camo and the only toy ever with this outfit. It's strictly limited to 2,005 pieces and only available at Comic-Con International: San Diego and Wizard World Chicago. The exclusivity and Con logos are printed on the "gear box" style package.