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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS TO UNVEIL EXCLUSIVE BUST INSPIRED BY MARVEL'S LEGENDARY X-MEN STORM AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON

June 2006 - Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles (DST) is excited to announce their latest 2006 San Diego Comic Con exclusive - a bust based on Marvel Super Hero Storm featuring the X-Man's classic punk-styled mohawk! After the success of last year's exclusive Black Queen bust, fans of the Marvel Universe should expect the limited Storm busts - created under Diamond's licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment -- to follow suit.

Based on her appearance during Chris Claremont and John Byrne's famous Uncanny X-Men Marvel Comics, this all-new exclusive Storm bust sports the weather goddess wearing a leather vest, studded collar and edgy mohawk along with her lethal blade - ready to take on Callisto for control of the Morlocks! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and strictly limited to 750 pieces, this 5 ½" bust is guaranteed to move quickly the moment the show opens.

With Preview Night beginning on Wednesday, July 19th, the 2006 San Diego Comic Con continues to deliver the very best in show exclusives, special guests, unique programming and an ever-increasing number of fans. Continuing through Sunday, July 23rd, be sure to stop at the Diamond Select Toys booth early to pick up this limited and iconic exclusive!

About Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles, LLC
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, Capcom, Twentieth Century Fox, Hasbro 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.

About Marvel Entertainment, Inc.
With a library of over 5,000 characters, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel's operations are focused on utilizing its character franchises in licensing, entertainment, publishing and toys. Areas of emphasis include feature films, DVD/home video, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Rooted in the creative success of over sixty years of comic book publishing, Marvel's strategy is to leverage its character franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world. More information about Marvel can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.marvel.com.

Marvel, and all related character names and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc. and are used with permission. TM & © 2006 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. www.marvel.com.