October 2006 - Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles LLC (DST) is excited to announce an exclusive limited Chrome Silver Surfer resin statue, inspired by Marvel's recent Silver Surfer "Annihilation" storyline! Only available through New York-based retailer Best Comics, this highly collectible statue is scheduled to debut this fall and will be limited to an edition size of only 500 pieces! The Silver Surfer statue is the latest product under Diamond Select Toys licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment.

"We're very excited with our first DST exclusive," said owner Tommy Best, of Best Comics. "With such a great sculpt to start with, this exclusive version is sure to be very sought-after by both collectors and casual fans."

When Norid Radd gave up his own life to save his people from the all-consuming Galactus, he could not have known a new existence as the cosmically-charged Silver Surfer would be the result. As a Herald of Galactus, the Silver Surfer delivered pain and destruction wherever he turned, forced to find new planets for his master's unending appetite. With a new power threatening even the once-mighty Galactus, the Annihilation Wave has recently put the Silver Surfer to the ultimate test!

"This exclusive statue is a great way to deliver a special version of Marvel's Silver Surfer to fans of his continuing comics as well as a very timely release with the recent Annihilation story," Added Mike Leavey, Marketing and Sales Supervisor for DST.

Sculpted by Mike Cussanelli and limited to 500 pieces, each Chrome Silver Surfer features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. For more information, please visit www.bestcomics.com.

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.

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