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July 2012 - DC Collectibles - AME-COMI CATWOMAN (HOLIDAY VARIANT) PVC FIGURE
DESIGNED BY JIM FLETCHER
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

'TIS THE SEASON TO BE CATTY!

It's a candy cane Catwoman in this special holiday variant from the smokin' hot line of Ame-Comi collectible figures. But has Selena Kyle been naughty or nice? Order now, because this peppermint (bleep)cat will be gone before you know it!

Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, this non-articulated PVC statue stands approximately 9.25" high.

$69.95 US
On Sale November 28, 2012
Allocations May Occur

July 2012 - DC Collectibles - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: BATMAN WITH EMP RIFLE

After the blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters July 20, be sure to pick up this bust as Batman with EMP rifle in hand prepares for his showdown in the streets of Gotham City. This scene-stealing collectible is sure to fly off the shelves! This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

Batman - 6.5" h

Sculpted by Dave Cortes and Paul Harding

$79.95 US
On Sale November 21, 2012
Allocations May Occur

July 2012 - DC Collectibles - BEFORE WATCHMEN: DR. MANHATTAN STATUE

The god-like Dr. Manhattan stands tall in this new statue from BEFORE WATCHMEN. Used as a living weapon by the American government, the clairvoyant Dr. Manhattan has control over matter - but what remains of Jon Osterman?

Be sure to add this expertly crafted statue to your collection today!

Sculpted by Tim Bruckner

Statue approximately measures 10.5" high x 7.5" wide x 5" deep.

$149.95 US
On sale November 28, 2012
Allocations May Occur

July 2012 - DC Collectibles - "Just-Us" League of Stupid Heroes

The dumb just keep getting dumber with the return of the "Just-Us" League of Stupid Heroes, featuring MAD Magazine icon Alfred E. Neuman in classic Justice League costumes! Timed to coincide with Mad's historic 60th anniversary, each figure features multiple points of articulation and stands 6" tall.

Sculpted by James Shoop

Action Figures
$22.95 US
On Sale November 28, 2012
Allocations May Occur

July 9, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

It has been a while since their last solicitation, but Mattel has just sent over information about the first 3 DC Unlimited figures for their 2013 lineup. Hawkman, Superman and The Flash are each available at $18.99 individually, or $53.99 for the set

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1504&category=8803

We've just added more items to the DC Unlimited 2013 lineup - new Batman Unlimited items include Batman, Batgirl, and Penguin

all 6 items are listed here:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10037

We've also listed more new Sideshow including Jango Fett 1:1, Witch King from LOTR, 1/6 Snowtrooper and 1/6 Heavy Repeating Blaster
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9974

Thundercats and Alpha Flight Join this Year's Exclusive Minimates at SDCC!

July 6, 2012 - Next week's Comic-Con International in San Diego just got two more awesome Minimates exclusives! Only available at the Action Figure Xpress booth (#3345), two all-new four-packs will make their debut at the show, one from the long-running Marvel Minimates series, and one from the brand-new Thundercats line!

July 7, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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Action Figure Xpress Rocks SDCC 2012 with Exclusive Peavey McFarlane Spider-Man Rockmaster Electric Guitar

(HONOLULU, HI) - (July 7, 2012) - For this year's SDCC, AFX is proud to debut something perfect for those wanting to bring together their love of comics and music - the Peavey McFarlane Spider-Man Rockmaster Electric Guitar, featuring Spider-Man #1 artwork from comics legend Todd McFarlane.

This San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Guitar is only available from the Action Figure Xpress SDCC booth (#3345), and is limited to only 100 numbered pieces worldwide. The Rockmaster Guitar is a full-size electric guitar with a high-gloss finish on a basswood body which provides excellent balance and tone. The maple neck and rosewood fretboard enable fast rhythm and lead playing. Each guitar comes with a strap and amplifier cord and is priced at $275.

July 6, 2012 - Dark Horse has made a chart of their San Diego Comic-Con highlights that they don't want you to miss out on:

Be sure to glance over their signings schedule and panels listing, too, they have quite a bit going on!

July 6, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer Urban-Collector has several new items of interest to collectors:

This week we are featuring new arrivals including Kotobukiya's Storm Bishoujo, Iron Maiden Debut Action figure and Dark Knight Rises t-shirts.

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