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September 12, 2013 - DC has a new contest online, The HERO for the HOUSEHOLD Back-to-School Sweepstakes.

There's only one prize package in this contest... but it's filled with tons of goodies! To be more specific, the official rules for the contest list the prize package as:

August 2013 - Funko has announced a new game - Batman vs. Joker Throwdown.

Funko describes the game as:

• Board and Pieces come in 12" Vinyl Figural Packaging
• Each Game comes with two 2.5" Collectible Vinyl Figure Game Pieces (Batman & Joker)
• Beat your opponent by using Combat Cards, Battle Cards, Boost Coins and Battle Dice
• Easy to Play
• Watch for booster packs to collect more Combat Cards and Collectible Game Piece Characters.

The game is due in stores around August 8th.

August 2013 - Funko has announced two new Tin-Tastics sets, this time based on DC Comics and Batman - activity sets packed in cases that look like Batman and the Joker.

These nifty sets are due in stores around August 15th.

August 2013 - Funko has announced a new Papercraft set, this time based on DC Comics and Batman - you can construct the Batcave, the Batmobile, and part of Wayne Manor.

This set is due in stores around August 15th.

WIZKIDS/NECA, MFV LAUNCH DC COMICS' MAN OF STEEL™ FIGURES, GAMEPLAY FOR TABAPP™ ELITE

New Booster Pack and Content Update Available Now

Hillside, NJ & Cary, NC – July 15, 2013 – The recently launched TabApp™ Elite today received a new update adding new content and physical figures based on Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' blockbuster title, Man of Steel, featuring the legendary DC Comics Super Hero Superman. The free update is available now, and a new Booster Pack containing two new figures, Superman and General Zod, have hit store shelves.

Developers WizKids Games and MFV also noted the new update incorporates new DC Comics characters, including Faora, Jor-El, Namek, Dr. Jax-Ur, and more.

All figures are 100% compatible with the HeroClix tabletop game and come with a free code to unlock their HeroClix Online counterpart.

NECA ANNOUNCES SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2013 EXCLUSIVES LINE-UP

New Limited-Edition Exclusives Spanning Various IP

Hillside, NJ – July 11, 2013 – National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) today announced the San Diego Comic-Con International 2013 exclusive merchandise line-up, available directly at the show with limited quantities available online July 17-21.

Four limited-quantity convention exclusives, created just for the event, have been revealed and include:

KICK-ASS 2 "Betsy Ross" Axe Handle Prop Replica - Modeled directly on the prop used by Colonel Stars & Stripes in the upcoming film, KICK-ASS 2. The exclusive will be available for $50, while supplies last.

Monogram International's 2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Number Ten

DC Eraser Set

July 2013 - Monogram International reveals an Exclusive San Diego Comic-con 2013 DC Eraser Box Set. Characters include: Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin, Flash, Green Lantern, Joker, Bane, Hawkman, Nightwing, Harley Quinn, Super Girl, Superman Gold Edition, Flash Bronze Edition, Batman Silver Edition, Green Lantern Bronze Edition, Robin Silver Edition, and a Wonder Woman Gold Edition.

- Erasers stand 1.25" tall.
- Intricate detailing.
- Make great party favors!
- Exclusive Superman and Wonder Woman Gold Erasers.
- Exclusive Batman and Robin Silver Erasers.
- Exclusive Flash and Green Lantern Bronze Edition.
- Item #45140
- 200 Piece Limited Edition
- $35.00 Retail Price
- Booth 3744

Monogram International's 2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Number Nine

4" PVC Set

July 2013 - Monogram International - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Bane are featured in this 4 piece PVC Figure Set presented by Monogram International for the 2013 Comic-Con. Get your set now, there are only 100 available!

- Perfect size to decorate your desk or cubicle.
- Highly detailed and colorful sculpts.
- Set of four looks great in a display case.
- Exclusive Black Outfit Batman
- Item # 45255
- 100 Piece Limited Edition
- $25.00 Retail Price
- Booth 3744

June 2013 - Funko has announced a new batch of POP! vinyl figures based on DC Comics characters.

Expect to see Batman Beyond, Darkseid, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn in stores around August 15th.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products Stomps onto the Show Floor at Licensing Expo 2013 in Las Vegas

Legendary Pictures' Godzilla Leads Strong Portfolio of Entertainment Properties to Be Showcased Including Films, Television, TV Classics, Animation and Super Hero Fare