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DC Direct Proves Life After Death

dcdirect_logo.gif - 4768 BytesIt's that time of the month again, and DC Comics has announced the latest products coming from their fan-favorite DC Direct division. Also, this month we get a look at the completely overhauled Orion and Darkseid Deluxe Action Figure Set giving these classic Jack Kirby-created characters the respect due them.

DC Direct's new action figure offerings this month once again take a mystical bent with the first ever action figures of Deadman, The Demon and Hal Jordan as the Spectre. Just scroll down to catch all the latest cool products from DC Direct, right here on one handy page!


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BATMAN VILLAINS AND JOKER/HARLEY QUINN PRINT SET BY ALEX ROSS
Painted by Alex Ross.
Advance-solicited; in stores March 7.
DC DIRECT is proud to present this beautiful new print set by award-winning painter Alex Ross, featuring the various denizens of the Dark Knight's Rogues Gallery. Harley Quinn and her amour, the Joker, are gorgeously rendered in a reproduction of the cover to BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN. The second print features Batman surrounded by the worst of Arkham Asylum's inmates. These 10" x 13" prints come shrink-wrapped with cardboard and are perfect for framing. Retailers, please note: the BATMAN VILLAINS AND JOKER/HARLEY QUINN PRINT SET BY ALEXROSS is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
FC, Print Set (2 pcs.) $19.95


dcd_deadman.jpg - 11300 BytesDEADMAN ACTION FIGURE
Advance-solicited. In stores June 20.
Part of a new trio of supernatural action figures from DC DIRECT! Everyone's favorite dead super-hero, trapeze artist Boston Brand - aka Deadman - can now be yours to own! DEADMAN stands 6.5" tall and features multiple points of articulation and glow-in-the-dark head, chest and logo. Pretend that DEADMAN is "possessing" your other action figures! (Other action figures sold separately). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
FC, Action Figure PI


dcd_thedemon2.jpg - 15813 BytesTHE DEMON ACTION FIGURE
Advance-solicited. In stores June 20.
The rhyming, fire-breathing Demon Etrigan is a sight to behold - and now you can take him home with you to terrorize your other action figures! Standing 6" tall, THE DEMON features multiple points of articulation and comes with a cloth cape. Rhymes not included. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: TheDEMON ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
FC, Action Figure PI

dcd_halspectre.jpg - 10060 BytesTHE SPECTRE HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE
Advance-solicited. In stores June 20.
Following the debut of the newSPECTRE series starring Hal Jordan, DC DIRECT offers this haunting new glow-in-the-dark action figure of Hal transformed by the Spirit of Vengeance, standing 6.5" tall. Featuring multiple points of articulation,the SPECTRE HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE also has a cloth cape and hood, with a wire within cape for posing. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE SPECTRE HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited.Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
FC, Action Figure PI


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ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET
Advance-solicited; in stores June 27.
Create your own fights between the mightiest of the New Gods, father and son, as they now come in a handsomely designed Deluxe Action Figure Set! Orion stands 6 3/8" tall, with multiple points of articulation, and features a removable Astro Harness that clips to his waist, hands and feet - plus removable helmet and alternate (angry-faced) head. The mighty DARKSEID stands 6.75" tall, and features multiple points of articulation and Omega Beam action (light-up eyes)! Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. The ORION ANDDARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
FC, Deluxe Figure Set (2 pcs.) PI


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WONDER WOMAN WATCH
Featuring art by H.G. Peter
Advance-solicited; in stores April 4.
The latest in DC DIRECT's line of plastic watches features a Golden Age depiction of the Amazon Princess taken from the cover of SENSATION COMICS #4 illustrated by H.G. Peter. This watch comes in clamshell-style packaging. Retailers, please note: The WONDER WOMAN WATCH is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FC, Watch $39.95

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Sculpted by Sam Greenwell
Pre-solicited; in stores June 13.
The latest addition to DC DIRECT's line of snow globes features a cold-cast porcelain Aquaman seated on his throne asthe "King of the Sea." This water globe measures 4.25" x 7" and has a detailed sculpted relief featuring creatures from the sea. Each globe is packaged in a 4-color box and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.Retailers, please note: The AQUAMAN WATER GLOBE is manufactured to order, soonly limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for March-released product, solicited in next month's issue ofPreviews.
FC, Snow Globe $79.95

dcd_deathstatue.jpg - 23779 BytesDEATH STATUE
Sculpted by Barsom
Based on designs by Chris Bachalo
VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores June 27. Death comes to life! The Sandman's older sister stands 8" high x 4" wide x 3" deep, and is based on the retail poster art by Chris Bachalo (DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING,DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE). Retailers, please note: The DEATH STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for March-released product,solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
FC, Statue $195.00

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Sculpted by William Paquet
Pre-solicited; in stores July 11. DC DIRECT offers a uniquely designed prop featuring the Golden Age Green Lantern Alan Scott - a bust that stands 3.25"tall and 3.25" wide and is part of a stand for a replica of his power ring.The "one-size" metal ring is painted metallic green with a glass cabochon stone, and is not intended to be worn. Comes in 4-color box packaging witha Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER RING PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for March-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
FC, Prop $89.95

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VERTIGO TAROT DECK SET - NEW EDITION
Written by Rachel Pollack; painted art by Dave McKean
VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores August 8.
DC DIRECT is proud to offer this redesigned version of the popular classic VERTIGO TAROT DECK SET. This new packaging is smaller and similar to other tarot sets. Packaged in a 4-color box, the set includes 78 glossy laminated cards featuring VERTIGOcharacters painted by Dave McKean, and a 128-page softcover book about the cards written by tarot expert Rachel Pollack (DOOM PATROL). Retailers, please note: The VERTIGO TAROT DECK SET - NEW EDITION is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for March-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
FC, Tarot Deck Set $29.95

[Posted 11/14/2000]

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