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DC Direct - November 2001


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February 20th
SUPERMAN: DEPARTURE FROM KRYPTON STATUE
Designed and sculpted by William Paquet

Advance-solicited; in stores February 20, 2002. With the destruction of Krypton imminent, scientist Jor-El and his wife Lara placed their infant son Kal-El in an experimental rocket to send him to Earth and safety. Now that defining moment for the child who would grow up to become Superman is brought to life in the SUPERMAN: DEPARTURE FROM KRYPTON STATUE, a hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue depicting Jor-El and Lara bidding farewell to their son as he's placed in the rocket. This statue stands approximately 9 1/8" tall x 6 3/4" wide x 5" deep. The SUPERMAN: DEPARTURE FROM KRYPTON STATUE will be followed by the SUPERMAN: ARRIVAL IN SMALLVILLE STATUE in 2003. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN: DEPARTURE FROM KRYPTON STATUE 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Statue, $175.00

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February 27th
GREEN LANTERN POSTER
Art by Darryl Banks and Terry Austin

Advance-solicited; in stores February 27, 2002. [New Release Date: January 16] Hal Jordan, the legendary Silver Age Green Lantern, and Kyle Rayner, the last man to wear the Power Ring of the Green Lanterns, are brought to life in this 24" x 36" full-color poster image by Darryl Banks & Terry Austin, from the cover to GREEN LANTERN 80-PAGE GIANT #1. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN POSTER 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Poster, $7.95

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THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH POSTER
Art by Brian Bolland

Advance-solicited; in stores February 27, 2002. [New Release Date: January 16] The Last Laugh will be on you if you miss THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH POSTER painted by the one-and-only Brian Bolland! This full-color poster measures 24" x 36" and features Bolland's stunning rendition of the Clown Prince of Crime, based on the cover to THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #1. Retailers, please note: THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH POSTER 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Poster, $7.95

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JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED SERIES POSTER

Advance-solicited; in stores February 27, 2002. [New Release Date: January 16] Based on the eagerly anticipated new Justice League animated series debuting on the Cartoon Network in November, 2001 from WB Animation! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, and Hawkgirl are united to protect the world from whatever may threaten it as the Justice League! Now the heroes of the League have come together in this 24" x 36" poster, a force to be reckoned with...on a poster to be proudly displayed! Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED SERIES POSTER 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Poster, $7.95

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SUPERMAN POSTER
Art by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith

Advance-solicited; in stores February 27, 2002. [New Release Date: January 16] As requested by our fans! The image of a Man of Steel, soaring through the sky against the backdrop of his beloved Metropolis, was originally the cover of SUPERMAN #154 — the debut of artist Ed McGuinness — and is now a breathtaking, full-color 24" x 36" poster! The Man of Tomorrow is a powerful sight to behold in this awesome image of the World's Original Super-Hero! Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN POSTER 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Poster, $7.95

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WONDER WOMAN SNOWGLOBE
Sculpted by Tim Bruckner; designed by Terry Dodson

Advance-solicited; in stores February 27, 2002. [New Release Date: February 13] Wonder Woman, Amazon Princess and warrior for peace, is featured in the dynamic new WONDER WOMAN SNOWGLOBE! Poised for action, her bracelets raised to ward off the bullets of her foes, the WONDER WOMAN SNOWGLOBE is set upon a Greco-Roman-style base decorated with the Golden Lasso, sword, battleaxe and helmet of the Amazing Amazon's arsenal. The WONDER WOMAN SNOWGLOBE stands approximately 7 7/8" high x 3 3/4" wide x 3 3/4" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The WONDER WOMAN SNOWGLOBE 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Snowglobe, $79.95

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March 6th
JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE

Advance-solicited; in stores March 6, 2002. [New Release Date: February 6] The Power Ring of the Green Lanterns, the most powerful weapon in the universe, powered by the thoughts of its wearer...in the hands of Alfred E. Neuman? Like he can muster up enough brain power to tie his shoelaces! The JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES series of action figures (begun with ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS SUPERMAN and ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS BATMAN) continues, with Alfred in the (sort of) garb of a Green Lantern, featuring multiple points of articulation and standing approximately 6 1/8" tall. This figure also comes with a lantern — no, not a power battery, just a lantern! — and an extra set of hands, because, really, are two hands ever enough? Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN LANTERN 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Action Figure, PI


JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE

Advance-solicited; in stores March 6, 2002. [New Release Date: February 6] Fast on his way to becoming the stupidest man alive, Alfred E. Neuman pours on the speed as the newest member of the Just Us League of Stupid Heroes, The Flash. The ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/8" tall, and is packaged with an extra set of gloved hands. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS THE FLASH 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Action Figure, PI

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THE SANDMAN: MORPHEUS & DANIEL SOFT TOYS 2-PACK SET

Advance-solicited; in stores March 6, 2002. [New Release Date: March 13] The latest Soft Toys from DC
DIRECT, featuring characters from THE SANDMAN! Morpheus...the Sandman, lord of the Dreaming and one of the Endless. Since man began to dream, Morpheus has watched over the kingdom of their dreams. When Morpheus' time as the Sandman ended, Daniel, a son of the Dreaming, came forth to take his place. Now Morpheus and Daniel take their places alongside the other members of the Endless as new Soft Toys. Both the Morpheus and Daniel Soft Toys stand approximately 7" tall, and are packaged together in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: THE SANDMAN: MORPHEUS & DANIEL SOFT TOYS 2-PACK 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 November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Soft Toys 2-Pack Set, $24.95

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March 13th
JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE
Sculpted by Karen Palinko

Pre-solicited; in stores March 13, 2002. DC Direct presents its first ever line of Maquettes, beginning with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE! Featuring the super-heroes as they will appear in the exciting new Justice League WB Animation series appearing on the Cartoon Network in the Fall of 2001. Throughout 2002, DC Direct will exclusively produce Maquettes of all the characters from the JLA Animated series including: Martian Manhunter, Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, the Flash, and Batman…at a very affordable price! Stands approximately 9 1/8" overall on a base. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE 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 December-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Maquette, $89.95

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March 20th
CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST
Designed and sculpted by Tim Bruckner

Pre-solicited; in stores March 20, 2002. [New Release Date: April 10] DC Direct's line of Mini-Busts, begun with the CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST, continues with this dynamic portrayal of a classic Batman. The Dark Knight stands with hands on hips, poised and ready to strike out against any threat to Gotham City. The CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue and stands 5" tall and 5 1/8" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Look for the DC Direct line of Mini-Busts of classic heroes every other month during 2002! Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST 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 December-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Mini-Bust, $45.00

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March 27th
GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA

Pre-solicited; in stores March 27, 2002. [New Release Date: April 17] He was Earth's first Green Lantern! Engineer Alan Scott came upon a mysterious green lantern that granted him the power to convert his every thought into reality...and now you too can own this wondrous power battery with the GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA! This detailed resin replica — standing approximately 10" tall x 6" wide x 6 1/2" deep — is a faithful reproduction of Alan Scott's battery of power and comes with a one-size-fits-all PVC Green Lantern ring and resin base on which to display it with an on/off switch for lighting up the battery (with the light on a 30-second timer). It is packaged with one extra light bulb and 4 AA batteries, and makes a nice companion piece to the GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY REPLICA. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA 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 December-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Prop, $249.95

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Relist
PLASTIC MAN POSTER BY ALEX ROSS — relist
Painted art by Alex Ross

In stores November 14. Reoffered to coincide with the PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC, this stretched-out depiction of everyone's favorite pliable hero measures 22" x 34". Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Poster, $7.95

 
PREACHER: CASSIDY ACTION FIGURE — relist

In stores November 21. Reoffered again for those who may have missed him the first time around, Jesse Custer's sometimes best buddy, the undead Cassidy, comes to "life" in this 6 1/4" tall action figure. Packaged with a pint glass of blood in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Action Figure, PI

 
PREACHER: SAINT OF KILLERS ACTION FIGURE — relist

In stores November 21. The accursed lawman who always has "enough gun" is captured in an action figure measuring over 6 1/4" tall. Packaged with a removable hat, a six-shooter and a rifle, in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Action Figure, PI

 
PREACHER: TULIP ACTION FIGURE — relist

In stores November 21. From the pages of PREACHER comes Jesse Custer's pistol-packing on-again off-again girlfriend Tulip as a 6" tall action figure. Packaged with a small — but deadly — arsenal of guns in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Action Figure, PI

 
TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET — relist

In stores November 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #1, this deluxe set features a 6 1/4" tall Tom Strong figure featuring multiple points of articulation, packaged with a gun, knife, and a helicopter-backpack. Also included is a 7" tall Pneuman figure. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Deluxe Action Figure Set, PI