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Shipping This Week: July 5, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006 10:42:09 AM

The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores this week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability.

PLEASE NOTE: REGULAR SHIPMENTS FOR THIS WEEK MAY BE DELAYED DUE TO THE U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR RETAILER FOR MORE DETAILS.

DEC050350 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 2 ANTI MONITOR AF (RES) PI
DEC050351 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 2 BARRY ALLEN FLASH AF ( PI
DEC050352 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 2 EARTH 2 SUPERMAN AF (R PI
DEC050348 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 2 INNER CASE (RES) PI
DEC050349 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 2 MASTER CASE (RES) PI
DEC050353 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 2 ROBOT BRAINIAC AF (RES PI

MAY060174 JSA #87 $2.99

DEC050345 NPR CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 MONITOR AF PI
DEC050346 NPR CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 PSYCHO PIRATE AF PI
DEC050344 NPR CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 ROBIN AF PI
DEC050347 NPR CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 SUPERGIRL AF PI

JAN062955 DEFINITIVE SHI THE ESSENTIAL WARRIOR VOL 1 TP (OF 3) $24.99
APR063420 ALTER EGO COLLECTION VOL 1 TP $21.95

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE SERIES 2: LEX LUTHOR (16 Nov 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: THE MONITOR (Jun 2005) DC Direct

According to a DC update at www.comicon.com/pulse, the Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 2 Action Figures are now scheduled to arrive in stores on July 6th.

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE SERIES 2: LEX LUTHOR (16 Nov 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE SERIES 2: ANTI-MONITOR (16 Nov 2005) DC Direct

DC DIRECT AT TOY FAIR — FIRST LOOK! February 10th, 2006 The DC Online crew snuck into DC Direct's exclusive showroom at the American International TOY FAIR to give you a preview at all the cool new collectibles debuting this weekend!

DC'S TOYMASTER: GEORG BREWER ON DC DIRECT
12-21-2005 12:03 PM
by Troy Brownfield

If you have any kind of nodding acquaintance with the extensive line of figures, statues and props produced by DC Direct, then you've probably heard of Georg Brewer. Georg is a DC V.P. and one of the driving forces behind the lines. He's a frequent presence at conventions and shows, and he has a fan's love for the characters. As excited as the fans themselves get about cool new announcements, you can tell that Georg often shares that same level of enthusiasm.

Recently, DC Direct made some announcements concerning some difficulties associated with the first assortment of Crisis of Infinite Earths figures that shipped near the end of the summer. Additionally, several other assortments have been rescheduled, including the much-anticipated first Identity Crisis assortment and the Batman: Long Halloween set. We asked Georg to provide the fans and readers with some clarification on these points, and then went into topics like the two Golden Age Atoms and what '07 might hold.

Newsarama: DC Direct recently announced that the first assortment of Crisis on Infinite Earths figures has been made returnable. Could you please describe why, and what that means exactly for the curious fans?
Georg Brewer: In the regular course of production, we had no problems with the quality of the figure. However, when the product reached the stores, we heard numerous complaints. We froze the remaining inventory, and inspected the pieces in the warehouse as well as doing store checks. Clearly this product was not up to our high quality standards, and as we had several more lines planned we knew we wanted to do something to restore both retailer and consumer confidence. To that end, we developed the refund program, as well as the re-issue of the figures from a reliable vendor. The fans have long waited to get some of these figures, so we felt it was important that they have the opportunity.

According to the 'shipping changes' listing at www.newsarama.com, Infinite Crisis #3 will now be out on December 28th, while Infinite Crisis #4 will be released on January 25th.

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE SERIES 2: ANTI-MONITOR (16 Nov 2005) DC Direct

The Crisis On Infinite Earths: Series 2 Action Figures are being resolicited for a June 28th, 2006 release, as seen in the DC section of the latest Previews (Vol. XV #12).

According to the December checklist in Comic Shop News #961, George Perez: Storyteller will be out on December 14th.

DC DIRECT MAKES CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES RETURNABLE AND ANNOUNCES NEW RUN
Novemeber 14th, 2005

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: THE MONITOR (Jun 2005) DC Direct

DC Direct is inviting retailers and consumers to return CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES due to quality control problems with the collection.

Retailers can return the figures from November 23 through December 21 via Diamond Comic Distributors for a full refund plus a $5 credit to cover shipping.

"We always have our retailers and consumers first in mind and, as soon as these figures arrived, we realized that they did not meet DC Direct's standards," says Senior VP — Brand Management Cheryl Rubin. "Along with the credits we're offering retailers, we are also in the midst of a brand—new production run (to be released in mid—2006) that will live up to the high quality level DC Direct is known for."

NOTE TO RETAILERS: See the November 23 and December 7 Diamond Datelines or the December issue of Diamond Dialogue for full details on how to return the CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES.

Attached are several pics of Perez interest.

Some are of the 2nd wave CRISIS figures.

Then there are a couple of the giant 10x15 foot banner hanging at Upper Deck's VS. game card booth. The employees I spoke with didn't know what it was from, but said that there was a JLA Booster set of VS. cards coming out Nov. 2005, so it seems likely for that...

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CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: BARRY ALLEN FLASH ACTION FIGURE
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:06:27 AM

Barry Allen, the protector of Central City, has the power to violate select laws of physics and super speed ability! The Barry Allen Flash Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

- In stores November 16, 2005.

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: EARTH 2 SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:07:04 AM

The first super-hero to arrive on Earth-2 and help defeat the Anti-Monitor! The Earth 2 Superman Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

- In stores November 16, 2005.

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: BATTLE-ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:07:01 AM

A genius, criminal scientist, Lex builds a suit of battle armor, incorporating the most deadly weapons, in order to bring down The Man of Steel. This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a flag accessory and display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

- In stores November 16, 2005.

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: ROBOT BRAINIAC ACTION FIGURE
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:06:33 AM

One of Earth's villains evolved into a techno-organic entity housed within a giant skull-shaped vessel. This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

- In stores November 16, 2005.

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: ANTI-MONITOR ACTION FIGURE
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:06:27 AM

Countless champions perish in order to prevent the Anti-Monitor from gaining fuel through the destruction of individual realities! The Anti-Monitor Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

- In stores November 16, 2005

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE SERIES 2: FLASH (Barry Allen) (16 Nov 2005) DC Direct

DC COMICS JULY 2005 SOLICITATIONS
posted by Mitch Brown April 11, 2005 6:17 pm

Direct from DC Comics, here are the publisher's solicitation copies and preview images for books which are due to ship in July 2005, pre-solicitations for books due to ship in August and September 2005, retro-solicted books for June 2005 as well as DC Direct items due to ship in July and November 2005.

DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2
Written by Phil Jimenez
Art by José Luis García-López & George Pérez
Cover by Jimenez & Pérez

The 4-part miniseries by Phil Jimenez (Otherworld, Wonder Woman), José Luis García-López (On The Road to Perdition) & George Pérez (New Teen Titans, Wonder Woman) continues! A cosmic commute to an otherworldly battleground brings the Teen Titans and the Outsiders face-to-face with their long-mourned friend Donna Troy. There’s just one problem: She’s not the Donna they remember!

On sale July 7 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

November 16
Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 2: Anti-Monitor Action Figure
Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 2: Earth 2 Superman Action Figure
Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 2: Battle Armor Lex Luthor Action Figure
Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 2: Barry Allen Flash Action Figure
Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 2: Robot Braniac Action Figure