DST'S EXCLUSIVE MARVEL'S SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN MAQUETTE COMING TO SELECT RETAILERS!

August 2006 - Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles LLC (DST) is excited to announce the limited Symbiote Spider-Man Maquette inspired by Marvel's legendary webslinger! Only available through stores who attended the 2006 Diamond Select Toys Retailer Conference, this highly collectible statue is scheduled to debut this fall and will be limited to an edition size of only 600 pieces!

When Spider-Man discovered an advanced alien machine on a strange planet, he had no idea his life would be irrevocably altered. An intelligent and ruthless creature known only as Venom interfered with the costume-creating machine and bonded with Spider-Man - resulting in a new costume complete with organic web-shooters. Of course, by the time Spider-Man realized how dangerous the alien parasite was - it was almost too late. This Diamond Select Retailer Conference exclusive brings one of Spider-Man's most memorable costumes to life!

"This maquette is a great way to offer some of our key direct market retailers a really hot Marvel exclusive," Added Mike Leavey, Marketing and Sales Supervisor for DST.

Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez and limited to 600 pieces, each Symbiote Spider-Man Maquette features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. These highly-prized collectibles will be available in limited quantities, so customers are encouraged to check with their local retailers for availability. The full list of participating retailers and their locations can be found below.

Alter Ego - Lima, OH

Best Comics - New York City, NY

Coliseum of Comics - Orlando, FL

Collector's Universe - New York City, NY

DJ's Universal Comics - Studio City, CA

Full Metal Toys - Reading, PA

Golden Age - Vancouver, BC

Lone Star - Arlington, TX

MC Comics - Old Bridge, NJ

New England Comics - Norwood, MA

Phoenix Comics - Herndon, VA

Planet X - Toronto, ON

Popular Comics - Oakland Park, FL

Westfield Comics - Middleton, WI

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.