DC Direct released images and information about some great new upcoming lines that were total surprises to me. All the information is after the jump.
BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES
DC Direct is proud to produce action figures for the event of the
summer – the beginning of the highly anticipated “Blackest Night”
storyline!
Included in this series are Earth-2 Superman, the first member of the
lifeless, emotionless, Black Lanterns to be revealed; Boodikka, the
veteran corpsman who was among the first to become a member of the
Green Lantern Corps’ own policing unit, the Alpha Lanterns; Saint
Walker, the first member of the Blue Lantern Corps, which champions
hope in the universe; and Atrocitus, Abin Sur’s killer and the first to
utilize the power of blood and rage to become a member of the Red
Lantern Corps, which is out to destroy both the Sinestro and Green
Lantern Corps!
Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman 6.75” h
Blue Lantern Saint Walker 7.25” h
Alpha Lantern Boodikka 6.75” h
Red Lantern Atrocitus 7.25” h
All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a
display base. The Saint Walker and Atrocitus figures include lantern
accessories, and the Boodikka figure comes with a removable face plate.
4-color clamshell blister card packaging.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 30, 2009 * Action Figures * PI
ARKHAM ASYLUM BOX SET
Beware the denizens of Arkham Asylum!
The Caped Crusader and three of his deadliest enemies are collected here in one insane box set.
The four figures, all featuring brand-new colors, are packaged together
with a 64-page book featuring stories that offer rare glimpses into the
lives of some of the most notorious residents of Gotham City’s home for
the criminally insane. Stories included are “Escape” from SHOWCASE ’95
#11, “Workin’ My Way Back to You” from THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #3,
“Penguin Dreams” from BATMAN #585 and “Fool’s Errand” from ROBIN #85.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 23, 2009 • Box Set * PI
WONDER WOMAN 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
It’s the figure Wonder Woman fans and 1:6 scale collectors alike have been waiting for!
This classic interpretation of Amazonian Princess Diana Prince is
dressed in her classic-style, intricate and authentically detailed
costume, including silver- and gold-toned, metal-plated bracelets and
tiara, as well as her Lasso of Truth.
Featuring 28 points of articulation, the figure is packaged in a deluxe
4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display base.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 16, 2009 * Collector figure * $99.99 US
After a valiant struggle to stop the Chimera invasion in Europe,
mankind must make its last stand on the shores of the United States. In
the highly anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION®3
game, Resistance 2™ places players in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan
Hale as he struggles against overwhelming odds to defend mankind from
the unstoppable Chimera. While wrestling with this insidious war
machine, Hale must also battle the virus raging inside of his own body
that threatens to transform him into the very creatures he fights
against.
Includes:
Chimera Advanced Hybrid • 6” h
Ravager • 7” h
Nathan Hale with Swarmer • 5” h and 2” h x 4” l
Steelhead • 6” h
Each figure features multiple points
of articulation and a base.
4-color clamshell packaging.
Advance-solicited;
on sale September 2, 2009 • Action Figures * PI
I'm particularly excited about these Blackest Night figures. I'm a big Geoff Johns fan and he's written some great characters that will be featured in that set. I hope Mattel catches up soon, because I'd love to have some red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, and violet Lanterns in the DCUC lineup. I'm loving the Arkham Asylum Joker and Batman, though Penguin and Croc are misses for me. Wonder Woman looks great, and although I haven't played Resistance, these figures look nice too.
-The Articulated One
