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 CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: HARBINGER (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.

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

Okay, I originally wasn't going to buy these action figures, but I was at a comic convention the other day and they were semi-decently priced so I picked them up.

I only picked up two Pérez-designed figures: Harbinger and The Monitor.

I have to say that because George Pérez wasn't involved in the action figures process, it just doesn't look that great.

If you look any of Alex Ross's Justice League Series, all the action figures has that Ross's art style to them. The Crisis figures, in my opinion, doesn't really bear that Pérez flair. I don't know what it is, it just doesn't feel like a Pérez figure :/

Anyway, the adhesive that DC Direct used on their figures was too sticky or something, because I tried to move the Monitor's left arm and it just BROKE OFF !!! I tried putting super glue on it and it seems to be holding, but it's permanently stuck.

It's really okay, I think of DC Direct's figures as nothing more than statues that you can move the arm and legs. For instance, Harbinger's arms does not bend down. It's pretty annoying, I wish these figures are more poseable.

Enough complaining, they DO look pretty cool.

Anyway, the Monitor figure is the most common (I picked it up for $5) while the Robin 2 Figure is the hardest to find, which I've seen for as much as $30 for that action figure. Despite what Diamond warns retails:

Retailers please note: The HARBINGER Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments.

Harbinger is NOT the rare in a case.

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: PSYCHO PIRATE (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN (Earth 2) (07 Jul 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: HARBINGER (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: SUPERGIRL (Kara Zor El) (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: THE MONITOR (Jun 2005) DC Direct DC SPECIAL: RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2 (Jul 2005)

Shipping This Week: July 7, 2005
Tuesday, July 05, 2005 10:31:15 AM

Every Monday, we provide a list of products shipping for the current week, as well as those products expected to ship the following week!

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.

DEC040346 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 INNER CASE PI
DEC040345 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 MASTER CASE PI
DEC040348 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 MONITOR AF PI
DEC040350 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 PSYCHO PIRATE AF PI
DEC040347 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 ROBIN AF PI
DEC040349 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SER 1 SUPERGIRL AF PI

MAY050225 DC SPECIAL THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2 (OF 4) $2.99

Related

Crisis Series One's New Shipping Date

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: PSYCHO PIRATE (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN (Earth 2) (07 Jul 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: HARBINGER (Jun 2005) DC Direct

The Crisis On Infinite Earths Series 1 Action Figures have a new release date: July 7th. (Info from www.comicon.com/pulse)

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SUPERMAN/BATMAN #20 SELLS OUT AT DC COMICS
posted 06-14-2005 05:37 PM SHIPPING CHANGES

New entries and changes listed in italics

Title Diamond Current In- Solicited In- Item Code Store Date Store Date

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT) DEC040345 7/7/05 6/22/05
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES INNER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT) DEC040346 7/7/05 6/22/05
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: EARTH 2 ROBIN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) DEC040347 7/7/05 6/22/05
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: MONITOR ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) DEC040348 7/7/05 6/22/05
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: SUPERGIRL ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) DEC040349 7/7/05 6/22/05
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: PSYCHO-PIRATE ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) DEC040350 7/7/05 6/22/05

PLANNING FOR A CRISIS
Wednesday, February 9
written by David J. Massuda

Merchandise Mania: DC Direct Crisis on Infinite Earths Figures

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: PSYCHO PIRATE (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN (Earth 2) (07 Jul 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: HARBINGER (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: SUPERGIRL (Kara Zor El) (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: THE MONITOR (Jun 2005) DC Direct

Crisis on Infinite Earths was a turning point for DCU continuity. Now, DC is ready for action - action figures that is - when DC Direct releases the first wave of characters from the monumental maxiseries. The first wave consists of five figures scheduled to be released on June 22, 2005.

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 1: Monitor Action Figure- He was trying to bring balance to alternate realties before having to sacrifice himself to save the cause. The figure comes with a Crisis themed display base.

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 1: Psycho-Pirate Action Figure- Roger Hayden has hidden his face behind the Medusa Mask so that he can commit crimes. The figure comes with a removable mask accessory.

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 1: Harbinger Action Figure- Lyla played a major role in the series fighting against the Anti-Monitor. She worked as a herald for The Monitor. The figure features multiple points of articulation.

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 1: Supergirl Action Figure- She ultimately gave her life to save the multiverse. She fought throughout the series against the Anti-Monitor. She is depicted with her signature red headband.

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 1: Earth-2 Robin Action Figure- He may be grown up but he still was kept the Robin mantle. He updated the look to make it a bit more mature. The battled came to an end for Robin when he gave his life during the final battle. Check out the Wizarduniverse store for the complete series of figures. Also be on the lookout for series 2 later this year with Earth-2 Superman, The Flash, Anti-Monitor, Brainiac and a Crisis version of Lex Luthor.

2005 PREVIEW
Published in WIZARD #160 (Feb 2005)

#38 DC DIRECT CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS
written by Alejandro Arbona

Good news for kids who enjoy killing their toys! In June, DC Direct begins releasing a slew of figures centered on the continuity-rewriting, death-fueled classic, Crisis on Infinite Earths. Playtime now can include Harbinger murdering the Monitor and the Silver Age Kara Zor-El Supergirl losing her life with reality itself at stake! Unsettled parents will shudder as Junior runs the Flash - that's Barry Allen as the Flash - around and around to disable the Anti-Monitor's anti-matter cannon, until the toy speedster consumes itself and wastes away to nothing. Adults and kids alike will delight in collapsing infinite universes of action figures into one single reality as they finally get to act out the cataclysmic story of Crisis with toys. June's Crisis Series I features Supergirl, the Monitor, Earth-2 Robin, Psycho Pirate and armor-wearing Luthor and the Anti-Monitor.

Other lines to look forward to throughout 2005 include the Alex Ross JLA and Legion of Doom figures from Justice, Jim Lee's Superman, Batman: The Long Halloween, and more "Batman: Hush"!

DC COMICS SOLICITATIONS FOR PRODUCT SHIPPING FEBRUARY, 2005
by Jonah Weiland, Executive Producer
Posted: November 15, 2004

DC Comics has provided CBR News with their solicitation text and cover images for comics and product shipping in February of 2005.

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: PSYCHO PIRATE (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN (Earth 2) (07 Jul 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: HARBINGER (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: SUPERGIRL (Kara Zor El) (Jun 2005) DC Direct CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: THE MONITOR (Jun 2005) DC Direct

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: EARTH 2 ROBIN ACTION FIGURE
As an adult, the Earth 2 Robin continued the battle against crime, wearing an updated uniform until finally giving his life during the final battle against the Anti-Monitor. The Earth 2 Robin Action Figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 6.75" H o PI

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: MONITOR ACTION FIGURE
When his evil doppelganger acquired power through the destruction of alternate realities, the Monitor gathered the forces required to save the remaining universe before ultimately sacrificing himself! The Monitor Action Figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 7" H o PI

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: SUPERGIRL ACTION FIGURE
During Crisis and the all-out assault on the Anti-Monitor's realm, Supergirl gave her life so the multiverse could survive. The Supergirl Action Figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 6.5" H o PI

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: PSYCHO-PIRATE ACTION FIGURE
After obtaining an enchanted Medusa Mask, Roger Hayden donned a costume and committed crimes as the Psycho-Pirate! The Psycho-Pirate Action Figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base and removable mask accessory, and is packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 6.5" H o PI

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: HARBINGER ACTION FIGURE
The Monitor rescued Lyla and gave her powerful armor to become his herald, Harbinger, who played a key role in thwarting the Anti-Monitor. This figure features multiple points of articulation. includes a CRISIS'-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 6.5" H o PI

Retailers please note: Crisis on Infinite Earths: Series 1: SUPERGIRL, MONITOR, EARTH 2 ROBIN, and PSYCHO-PIRATE ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments. The HARBINGER Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market.

Heres Crisis On Infinite Earths Wave One Figure Set Prototype:

CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: PSYCHO PIRATE (Jun 2005) DC Direct	CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN (Earth 2) (07 Jul 2005) DC Direct	CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: HARBINGER (Jun 2005) DC Direct
CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: SUPERGIRL (Kara Zor El) (Jun 2005) DC Direct	CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: THE MONITOR (Jun 2005) DC Direct

Photographs from Toymania.com

Wizard World Chicago 2004 DC Direct Release Date Schedule August 2004 The dates listed below are subject to change, but were current as of August 2004. Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 1 - Kara Zor El Supergirl, Monitor, Earth 2 Robin, Psycho Pirate, Harbinger - June 2005 Series 2 - COMING SOON - Q4 2005

FIRST APPEARANCE SERIES #3: NIGHTWING (May 2005) CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS (Novel) (Apr 2005) CRISIS ACTION FIGURE: PSYCHO PIRATE (Jun 2005) DC Direct

TODAY'S VIEWS: OCTOBER 22
written by Marv Wolfman

Coming out next May is the classic Nightwing figure from DC, just the way George Pérez and I created him way back when. Thanks to Vu Nguyen for sending me THIS LINK. The DC Titans line seems to be growing nicely, and of course I love seeing all the toys.

As most folk know, sometime next year DC is also releasing the Crisis on Infinite Earths line of figures, in time for the 20th anniversary of Crisis as well as the publication of my new CRISIS NOVEL (see the ads to the right). It's hard to believe that the Crisis will be 20 next year, but it started in January and ran 12 issues to December, 1985. The History of the DC Universe followed a few months later letting everyone know what the new DC mythology was. Things have changed... a lot... since then, some for the good, some not, but comics need to change. Still, it's great to see the old work honored. I love the Titans toys and having seen some of the prototypes, I know the Crisis toys are going to be really great, too.

  DC Direct: SDCC: Crisis on Infinate Earths
Posted by adrian on Saturday, July 24, 2004 - 08:32 AM GMT

DC Direct unveiled figures based on the Crisis on Infinite Earths' series at their booth at this year's San Diego Comic Con, and we got to check them out...

Next year will see brand new action figures based on characters on the fan favourite comic series Crisis on Infinite Earths.

The what fans have been awaiting this line since DC direct started up. Only 2 finished pieces were on show so far with art mock ups for the rest of the 1st wave.

Wave one shipping June 05 will

Kara Zor El

Supergirl

Monitor

Earth 2 Robin

Psycho Pirate Harbinger.

Wave two will ship fourth quarter 2005 line which has yet to be announced.

CRISIS OF INFINITE TOYS
written by Keith Chow
published in TOYFARE #84 (Aug 2004)
transcribed by Vu

Just in time for its 20th Anniversary, DC unleashes 'Crisis' figures.

2005 will be a banner year for the bullet logo.

As DC Comics celebrates its 70th birthday, collectors will get the chance to mark the 20th anniversary of the continuity-cleansing milestone series Crisis on Infinite Earths with action figures. The debut wave is tentatively set for June 2005, and will include five figures based on Crisis characters: The Monitor, Pyscho Pirate, Harbinger, Supergirl and Earth-2 Robin. While fans rejoice, we talk to Georg Brewer, DC's veep of design and retail product development, to get the skinny on the figures, the concept of infinity and dead superheroes.

TOYFARE: Recently, DC Direct has focused on lines of action figures based on landmark comic stories (such as Kingdom Come, for example). What finally brought about a line based on Crisis on Infinite Earths?
Georg Bewer: Well, it was one of the largest events in our publishing history, and it has been on our shortlist for a very long time. One of the ways we've always tried to distinguished our product is to make it as authentic to the comic as we can, tapping into those key moments that resonate with the fans.

Speaking of authenticity to the comic, will George Pérez have a direct hand in the making of the figures, á la Jim Lee with Hush ?
Obviously, there's such a body of work that George has done with Crisis and on JLA with these characters. I don't know that we'll need him to do new work, but I'll certainly have a conversation with him if he's interested.

But the sculpts will be based off of Pérez's art?
Absolutely.

So what can we expect to see in 2005?
What we're looking to do is some characters that were original to Crisis, character that were important to the story. That's the great thing about Crisis. We can do any characters every.

This is a perfect chance to offer collectors alternate version of DC characters. Since DC Direct has already done a Silver Age Flash, can we anticipate a new, more-articulated sculpt for the Crisis incarnation of Barry Allen?
We've done so many different lines of figures, but since [the Crisis line] is so specific to this particular point in history, we're gonna try to hit that look as much as we can. [But] when you add more articulation, you move further and further away from the source. I think on the average, there will be a minimum of 9 to 13 points of articulation. There may be more in some characters. We have to take it on a character to character basis.

Any chances for a battle-ravaged Supergirl or dead Barry Allen for the morbid collector?
It's possible. You could always take the Deadman sculpt from Kingdom Come and wrap a Flash costume around it.

Pardon the pun, but with Crisis you have an infinite amount of possibilities. If it's successful, is this an going line that could last say… infinitely?
Very possibly. Crisis is such a great umbrella to touch on things like Earth-2 that you can't do in other places and you can [incorporate] a lot of characters. I'd like to see us continue to do one or two Crisis wave a year. As long as the interest is there, we can keep it rolling.

(Vu: You can vote for wave two on www.wizarduniverse.com/../toyfare.)