Mattel had revealed some new DC Infinite Heroes earlier this year. Now the new figures are finally on their way to stores for the holiday season.

Tags: Mattel, DC Superheroes, DC Comics, DC Infinite Heroes

Green Lantern: First Flight will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on July 28, 2009.
I plan on going to Best Buy to get the special edition with the exclusive Green Lantern: Hal Jordan action figure from the DC Infinite Heroes toyline.



Here is a link to the official movie website.
http://www.warnervideo.com/greenlanterndvd/

Tags: Cartoons, DC Comics, DC Superheroes

I picked up the new WONDER WOMAN animated movie today.
I bought the BEST BUY edition that comes with a Wonder Woman action figure from the DC Infinite Heroes toyline.




Here is a link to the official website.
http://warnervideo.com/wonderwomanmovie/

Tags: Cartoons, DC Comics, DC Superheroes

One of my favorite comic book stories is being adapted into an animated movie.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 29, 2009.



Here is a link to the official website to view the movie trailer.
http://www.warnervideo.com/supermanbatmandvd/

Tags: Cartoons, DC Comics, DC Superheroes

This week the San Diego Comic Con event is in full swing.
DC Direct will have a set of exclusive Hal Jordan Blackest Night figures for sale at the Graphitti Designs booth.


Here's the breakdown of availability:

Wednesday (Preview Night) - July 22 - 6:00 pm Hal Jordan: Green Lantern - 3,000 pieces available

Thursday, July 23 - 10:00 am
Hal Jordan: Yellow Lantern - 1,500 pieces available

Friday, July 24 - 10:00 am
Hal Jordan: Blue Lantern - 1,500 pieces available

Saturday, July 25 - 10:00 am
Hal Jordan: Orange Lantern - 1,500 pieces available

Sunday, July 26 - 10:00 am
Hal Jordan: Red Lantern - 1,500 pieces available

Each figure comes with its own lantern and a wearable power ring customized to each Corps. Each figure is available starting its respective day, and will continue to be on sale until it is sold out. Each figure comes in its own four-color box.

Tags: DC Direct, DC Comics, DC Superheroes

July 2009 - DC Direct - BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES

BLACKEST NIGHT continues to astonish as DC Direct introduces the third series of action figures based on this storyline!

Don't get caught without these new action figures, including Aquaman, the third member of the Black Lanterns; Arisia, the Green Lantern charged with protecting Earth; Larfleeze, the only living member of the avaricious Orange Lantern Corps, who comes with the slain - and slavish - Glomulus; and Star Sapphire of the Zamorans, whose members battle using the violet power of love.

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Larfleeze, Arisia and Star Sapphire also come with lantern accessories.

4-color clamshell blister card packaging.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 3, 2010

Tags: DC Direct, DC Comics, DC Superheroes

Mattycollector.com will be offering a special Crisis themed 4 figure set of DC Infinite Heroes on their website.
The DC Infinite Heroes figures include; the Monitor, Psycho-Pirate, The Flash 2 (Barry Allen) and Supergirl. 

Judging from the photo of the card back, it appears that these figures may have unique details that make them different from the ones that will be available at retail stores.

Supergirl: special figure has battle damaged outfit and the regular one at retail has the normal outfit.

Flash 2 (Barry Allen): special figure has a decomposing head and the regular one at retail may have a normal head.

Psycho-Pirate: special figure will be wearing the Medusa Mask and the regular one at retail will have his face visible.

Monitor: I'm not sure if there will be differences in the figure yet.

More details on these DC Infinite Heroes figures should be revealed at SDCC next month.

Tags: Mattel, DC Superheroes, DC Infinite Heroes

I love the Ed McGuinness styled figures from DC Direct. I hope that they continue to make more of them.

June 2009 - DC Direct - JLA CLASSIFIED: CLASSIC SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES
The JLA CLASSIFIED: CLASSIC line expands with four all-new figures! Consistent in style and scale to Series 1, Series 2 features some of the most requested characters from DC Comics.
Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color blister card packaging.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 3, 2010
Figures Included:
Green Lantern - 6.75" h
Superman (Blue) - 6.75" h
Batgirl - 6.5" h
Aquaman - 6.75" h

Tags: DC Direct, DC Superheroes

June 2009 - DC Direct - COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: POWER GIRL STATUE
BASED ON THE ART OF ADAM HUGHES
SCULPTED BY DESIGN JACK MATHEWS
As the cousin of Superman, Power Girl packs quite a punch as one of the heaviest hitters in the JSA. And now, she stars in her own smash-hit monthly series, further increasing her popularity and cementing her place as one of the greatest superheroines of all time!
This latest addition to the instantly popular COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue line is posed just as she appears on the variant cover of Adam Hughes' POWER GIRL #2.

Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 9" tall x 6.5" wide x 4.25" deep, this statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 24, 2009
Statue
$99.99 US

Tags: DC Direct, DC Superheroes

Here is a cool custom figure made by Carbonor.
This is Cir-El, also known as Supergirl, as she appeared in the Superman / Batman comic.

I love the Ed McGuinness style action figures that DC Direct makes and this is one that I hope they make in the future.

RECIPE
Figure - Superman/Batman (McGuinness) Superwoman
Cape - Silver Age Superman Robot Superman

Tags: Custom Action Figure, DC Superheroes, DC Direct, DC Comics

6/24/09 UPDATE

The DC Infinite Heroes 6 pack, Teen Titans Mallah’s Revenge will be a Walmart exclusive later this year.



The 2 packs of Batman and Clayface, Superman and Brainiac, will be available at Toys-R-Us and some online retailers in June or July 2009. I don’t know if the Supergirl and Lex Luthor, Golden Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl, 2-packs will ever be released.



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12/20/08
Here is an update from Toy Guru at Mattel.

Hey toy fans,
So here is the deal with the new DCUC 2 packs and new DCIH Teen Titans Mallah's Revenge 6 packs that has shown up on some internet sites.




( These are unpainted prototype photos. )

These are currently "proposed" packs which we would very much like to get to. What are the factors holding them up you say? Well fan interest that is what!

To generate this, we have offered these packs to online retailers in hopes of generating enough pre-sales and support going into production. If we do recieve that and can hit the minimum order quantity we need to go into production, these packs will roll out throughout 2009. Here is the skinny:

Batman vs Clayface (January 2009?)

Batman will be in his black and gray costume with "mud splatter" effects. Clayface will be an exact reissue of this hard to find figure.



Superman vs Brainiac (April 2009?)

This is proposed as a standard Superman figure (Eradicator head on the Wave 6 Superman body with red heat vision eyes) vs. Classic Brainiac (green head) with an all new head and collar piece. Brainic will come armed with Luthor's gun from the 2007 figure.



Supergirl vs. Luthor (July 2009?)

This will be a reissue of the Blue outfit Kara Supergirl and the power suit Lex, but perhapes with a little surprise in the accessories!



Golden Age Hawkman & Hawkgirl Pack (September 2009?)

Two new figures to start your golden age collection.


So again, all of these packs are pending fan interest. Because they are not being carried (at this time) by any of the large box stores, we need to generate a minimum order before we can turn on the green light and go into production.

And while many may ask "why not sell these on MattyCollector.com?", well, that is because we have other more intensive packs with more obscure characters from the DC universe planned for the Matty.com offerings which are already going forward - check out the new issue of Toy Fare for a sneak peak at Alex Luthor and Ultraman. These 4 packs are meant to get harded to find figures back in collectors hands. (vs the Matty packs are all news characters in each pack).

If these packs do not get produced, we will try to work these characters back into the line down the road. But for now, the best way to show support for these packs is to place pre orders with your favorite online retailer today!

Also, look for a surprise reveal on MattyCollector.com right after Xmas this year!


Toy Guru

Tags: Mattel, DC Superheroes, DC Comics

In July 2008, Mattel opened a new website for toy collectors, called MattyCollector.com.



Here is a product release update from their site.

Hey Toy Fans,
As we get closer to 2009, (when MattyCollector.com will really take off with new product every month!) we finally have on-sale dates to announce. Here are the first batch of items to look forward to in 2009!

DCUC Adam Strange™ and Starfire™ 2 -pack — on sale Jan 15, 2009


MOTU Classics Skeletor™ — on sale Jan 15, 2009


MOTU Classic Stratos™ — on sale Feb 15, 2009

 

JLU Gotham Criminals 4 Pack — on sale Feb 15, 2009 (Bane™, Clock-King™, Harley Quinn™, Scarecrow)

Tags: Mattel, DC Superheroes

Big news from MattyCollector.com.

We are thrilled to announce the premier of WAVE 8 of DCU Classics figures!
Look for these to hit stores in mid-Spring 2009. Truly some of the best figures we have done to date!

Wave 8 will include:

Hawkgirl™
Gentleman Ghost™
Dr Fate™ (with a chase classic version)
Parademon™ (both Red and Yellow versions split 50/50!)
Mr. Terrific™
Vigilante
Commander Steel™

And drum roll…the Collect and Connect™ bonus figure, and our biggest yet at a whopping 10 inches is… GIGANTA™

Larger photos can be seen at the DC Universe Classics Archive.

Hawkgirl™

Dr Fate™

Dr Fate™ (classic)

Gentleman Ghost™

Parademon™ (both Red and Yellow versions)

Mr. Terrific™

Commander Steel™

Vigilante

GIGANTA™

Tags: DC Superheroes, Mattel

Here is a cool custom figure made by Airmax.
This is a really great DC Universe Classics version of Tyr.

Head: DCUC Red Tornado
Body: DCUC Black Manta
Left arm: DCUC Orion
Right arm: MotU 200x Trap-Jaw
Legs: DCUC Black Manta

Tags: Custom Action Figure, DC Superheroes

Cartoon Network has announced Batman: The Brave and The Bold, a new animated series slated to debut in 2008.

"Batman isn't going at it alone this time! From Warner Bros. Animation comes the latest interpretation of the classic Batman franchise. Our caped crusader is teamed up with heroes from across the DC Universe, delivering nonstop action and adventure with a touch of comic relief. Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and countless others will get a chance to uphold justice alongside Batman. Though still based in Gotham, Batman will frequently find himself outside city limits, facing situations that are both unfamiliar and exhilarating. With formidable foes around every corner, Batman will still rely on his stealth, resourcefulness and limitless supply of cool gadgets to bring justice home."

The series, consisting of 30-minute episodes, will be produced by James Tucker and Linda M. Steiner -- the team behind Legion of Super Heroes -- and will be executive produced by Sam Register. Other creators include line producer Amy McKenna, story editor Michael Jelenic and directors Ben Jones, Brandon Vietti and Michael Chang.

Tags: Cartoons, DC Comics, DC Superheroes, Television

BURBANK, CA (April 2, 2008) – The wait is over! Birds of Prey, the hit WB show, will finally make it to DVD. Three young female heroines will be fighting together, living together, and soaring into adventure together when Warner Home Video's (WHV) releases of Birds of Prey: The Complete Series on July 15, 2008 for $39.98 SRP. Birds of Prey: The Complete Series includes all 13 episodes from the series plus all-new bonus features in a 4-disc collection.

From the creators of the CW hit Smallville, Birds of the Prey was produced in 2002 for the WB and is loosely based on the DC Comics series with the same name. The hit show brought in 7.6 million viewers each week and was the largest audience in the 18-34 demographic for the network at that time. While the world was sleeping at night, the Birds of Prey flock together to fight crime on the streets of New Gotham City. Several years after the city was abandoned by Batman, the awesome threesome of Huntress (Ashley Scott), Oracle (Dina Meyer), and Dinah (Rachel Skarsten) was formed. Huntress is the daughter of Batman and Catwoman, and can smell danger from miles away. Dinah has the gift of clairvoyance and Oracle leads the team through her cyber experience, despite being wheelchair bound by the Joker. During the course of the show, the girls are often confronted with schemes masterminded by Dr. Quinzel, but always prevail and beat her at her own game.


"The Birds of Prey continues the legacy of Batman in an action-packed show with a trio of female heroines that are adored by fans," said Rosemary Markson, WHV Vice President, TV Marketing, "We are delighted to finally release Birds of Prey: The Complete Series for the very loyal fan base and a new generation of comics lovers."

In addition to the entire series, complete with 13 full episodes, Birds of Prey: The Complete Series includes never-before-seen special features such as:

• Gotham Girls S1-3 – An animated series of shorts starring the Birds of Prey characters.

Birds of Prey: The Complete Series
Street Date: July 15, 2008
DVD SRP: $39.98
Running Time: 727 mins

Tags: DC Comics, DC Superheroes, Television

Mattel has revealed a new line of 3.75 inch action figures called DC Infinite Universe.

I've always said that there should be a 3.75 inch DC Universe with realistic sculpts and limited articulation similar to Star Wars figures.

DC Direct tried Pocket Superheroes, but not realistic enough for me.
DC Minimates, look cool but not a collection I would go after.

Mattel's DC Infinite Heroes finally got it right.
Pictured below are: Gotham City Police Officers, Commissioner Gordon, Black Adam, Flash: Jay Garrick, Supergirl, Bizarro, Wonder Girl, Batwoman, Batman, Catwoman, GCPD Police, The Question, Hush, Black Hand, LexCorp Goon?, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Green Lantern, GCPD Police, Power Girl, Shazam! (Captain Marvel), Zoom, Wildcat, Killer Croc, Weather Wizard, Thanagarian Guards and Hawkman.

Tags: DC Superheroes, DC Comics, DC Infinite Heroes

Here is a cool custom figure make by fp_spirit.

The recipe is:
DC Superheroes Supergirl body
DC Direct Superman/Batman Series 2 Supergirl cape
DC Direct Flamebird head
painted the boots to match the cape
painted the skin to match the head

Tags: Custom Action Figure, DC Comics, DC Superheroes

Mattel will be releasing some new DC Superhero Barbie figures this year.
These figures look like they use the new body type. They will be in the collectors series and priced about $35.00 each.

The current release dates are:
Batgirl - July 2008
Supergirl - August 2008
Black Canary - September 2008
Wonder Woman - October 2008

Tags: Mattel, DC Superheroes, DC Comics

At the 2008 New York Comic Con, Mattel will be offering an exclusive Mr.Freeze action figure. They will also make the Knight Shadow Batman and Black Suit Superman available again.


Mr.Freeze


Knight Shadow Batman


Black Suit Superman

Tags: DC Superheroes, DC Comics

I've been collecting DC Comics related action figures for many years. I also feature some photo archives on my website. Well, today I received my copy of The DC Comics Action Figure Archive. This is a nice reference book for DC toy fans like myself.



Synopsis
For the legions that collect the immensely popular DC Comics action figures, we have good news: the official visual compendium of more than 1,400 characters has finally arrived. The DC Comics Action Figure Archive is the definitive reference for the serious enthusiast. Assembled by lead collector Scott Beatty and the experts at DC Comics, this sturdy hardcover features more than 600 full-color photographs and an easily navigable A-to-Z structure. Here, too, are previously impossible-to-find release dates, variants and "redecoes," as well as detailed information on action figure scales and articulation points. From Ace the Bat-Hound to Zauriel, with lots of Batman and Superman in-between, this collector's must-have guide doesn't miss a beat.

Tags: DC Comics, DC Direct, DC Superheroes

Here is a new website dedicated to the DC Universe Classics toyline.



DC Universe Classics Info Archive

The site offers high quality photos, news bits, categorized listings, a checklist and other pertinent DCUC information. Expect more features and sections to be added soon.

Here is the link. http://www.dcuc.info/

Tags: DC Superheroes, Mattel

I came across this website earlier this week. It gives information about the new DC Universe Classics toyline.

Here is a link. http://dcuniverseclassics.com/

Tags: DC Superheroes, Mattel

Offical Press Release:

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), on behalf of DC Comics, announced today that it has entered into a multi-year deal with leading worldwide toy manufacturer, Mattel, Inc., which names them master toy licensee for the complete DC Universe property portfolio. Under the terms of this strategic alliance, Mattel is granted unprecedented access to the complete breadth and scope of the DC Comics vault of characters, which includes more than a thousand world-famous DC Super Heroes and Super Villains, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and The Riddler. Further, the agreement includes well loved characters such as The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Shazam!, Green Arrow and Hawkman. Financial terms of the relationship were not released.



In addition to the rights to existing DC Comics characters, animation and motion pictures, the deal gives Mattel rights to produce toys based on future DC Universe film and animation projects that are developed and produced during the term of the agreement. Mattel will support the DC Universe characters across all of its key brands including Hot Wheels, Radica, Fisher-Price, Tyco and Mattel Games.

Mattel will bring the talents of their world-class sculptors, designers and developers to create product lines that target both kids and collectors. In combination with their expertise in kids and kid-targeted marketing, product and content development, they will develop DC SUPER HEROES sections in the toy aisle designed to attract a new generation of kids into the DC Universe for the first time while fueling the flames of collectors’ and fans’ passion for these characters. With the broad scope of category rights granted, Mattel is uniquely positioned to leverage this rich portfolio across many different categories.

“Combining the power and richness of the DC Comics Universe with the unparalleled creativity and expertise of Mattel makes for an incredible alliance,” said Brad Globe, president, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Knowing that the vast catalogue of DC Comics properties will be in the hands of the world’s most successful toy manufacturer ensures a consistency and quality in product development for years to come.”

Beyond the strong stable of notable heroes that serve as the face of the DC Universe, characters from such world renowned super powered teams as the Justice League and Teen Titans will allow Mattel to expand on their extensive, existing relationship with DC Comics to develop products that go far deeper and broader with their individual characters.

“Working closely with Mattel across a broad spectrum of our characters will increase the variety available to our fans and collectors, and help introduce the DC Universe to a new generation of toy buyers. We look forward to collaborating with their dedicated team to make toys as yet undreamed of into playful reality,” said Paul Levitz, President and Publisher of DC Comics.

During its seven-year relationship with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Mattel has created and delivered a number of successful toy lines that bring the fun, action-packed heroism and excitement of DC Comics’ characters to life, including top-of-the-line action figures and vehicles for the 2005 release of “Batman Begins,” innovative toys for “The Batman” animated series, along with a collection of heroes and villains from the popular Justice League Animated Series and the Batman and Superman family of DC Super Heroes action figure lines.

“We are thrilled to expand our long-standing partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products,” said Neil Friedman, President, Mattel Brands. “We strongly value our close-working relationship and Warner Bros. Consumer Products’ extensive portfolio of characters from the DC Comics Universe presents a fantastic opportunity for us to bring even more characters to life for kids and collectors alike.”

Tags: Mattel, DC Comics, DC Superheroes