STROKE OF LUCK
Thursday, October 21

ToyFare Spotlight: Contemporary Teen Titans: Deathstroke

TEEN TITANS: DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE (Sep 2004) DC Direct

WHO:: Deathstroke -- the toughest one-eyed merc in the DC Comics universe.

WHAT: DC Direct’s long-awaited take on a character once referred to as “Deathstroke, the terminator”!

WHY:: We’ve seen DC Direct versions of villains like Star Sapphire, Mirror Master, and even Vandal Savage -- and none of those folks have cool boots or a long-sword! Plus, Deathstroke, aka Slade Wilson (who simply goes by “Slade” on the Teen Titans cartoon series), has been one of the most popular villains in the DCU since his introduction in the The New Teen Titans book in 1980.

This baby’s got enough detail to make you worry about being next on the hit-list. His outfit’s got chain-mail detail on the torso and portions of his arms, an ankle knife is molded onto the outside of his left boot (Love dem boots!), he’s got a holster on one leg, grenades under his arm (These items are not removable -- you are NOT an assassin.), and his mask even has loose strands where he’s tied it so tight you can almost see him frowning! And, luckily, he’s cool with run-on sentences. Ahem.

Deathstroke is part of a wave of contemporary Teen Titans figures in which you’ll also find Robin, Wonder Girl and Blackfire (evil sister to Starfire, who was part of a 2003 Teen Titans set). Slade’s also been featured in the very popular Identity Crisis comics series, which has helped cement his reputation as the big bad baddie to keep an eye on -- your good eye of course.

--The ToyFare Staff

Shipping This Week: September 22, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004 4:07:07 PM

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.

MAR040385 CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS BLACKFIRE ACTION FIGURE PI
MAR040386 CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE PI
MAR040387 CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS ROBIN ACTION FIGURE PI
MAR040388 CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS WONDER GIRL ACTION FIGURE PI
JUL044018 TEEN TITANS LAUNCH TOWER PLAYSET PI
JUL044021 TEEN TITANS T-SUB WITH AQUALAD AF PI

DC Direct Captures Contemporary Teen Titans
week of 3/8/2004

The return of DC Comics' Teen Titans to an all-new comics series in 2003 has generated excitement for multiple generations of the team's fans. DC Direct plans to bring that success to a different arena this fall with its new line of Contemporary Teen Titans Action Figures.

Readers discovering the team today, and those who have enjoyed its various incarnations during its 40-year history, should enjoy this first series of figures, which will include: the 6-5/8" tall Blackfire (MAR040385); the 6-3/4" tall Deathstroke (MAR040386), which will include a removable sword and shotgun accessories; the 6-1/8" tall Robin (MAR040387), which will include a staff accessory; and the 6-1/8" Wonder Girl (MAR040388), which will have a rope accessory.

All four figures will feature multiple points of articulation, include a Teen Titans logo base, and ship in four-color, blister card packaging.

The figures are slated to ship on September 15.

TEEN TITANS: BLACKFIRE ACTION FIGURE (Sep 2004)

CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: BLACKFIRE ACTION FIGURE The Teen Titans Koriand'r was a princess from the planet Tamaran as a child...but she had an older sister, Kornand'r, who was passed over for a royal position because of her sickliness. Now a powerful alien warrior, Kornand¹r has returned as Blackfire to threaten the Titans. The figure measures approximately 6 5/8" tall and features multiple points of articulation. This figure includes a Teen Titans logo base and is packaged in a 4-color blister. For more information, see the feature article. Price TBA, in stores on Sept. 15.

TEEN TITANS: DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE (Sep 2004) DC Direct

CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE Internationally renowned mercenary Slade Wilson became the New Teen Titans' greatest foe. Now this cold-blooded killer has returned to combat the re-formed Teen Titans...or has he? The figure measures approximately 6 3/4" tall, comes with a removable sword and shotgun accessories. This figure features multiple points of articulation includes a Teen Titans logo base and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Price TBA, in stores on Sept. 15.

TEEN TITANS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE (Sep 2004)

CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE Training under the watchful eye of the Dark Knight prepared Robin for just about anything...and he's needed that preparation as a member of the Teen Titans. The figure measures approximately 6 1/8" tall, comes with a staff accessory and features multiple points of articulation. This figure includes a Teen Titans logo base and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Price TBA, in stores on Sept. 15.

TEEN TITANS: WONDER GIRL ACTION FIGURE (Sep 2004)

CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: WONDER GIRL ACTION FIGURE After helping Wonder Woman in her time of need, young Cassandra Sandsmark was given remarkable powers by Zeus. Now she uses those powers for good as a member of the re-formed Teen Titans. The figure measures approximately 6 1/8" tall, comes with a rope accessory and features multiple points of articulation. This figure includes a Teen Titans logo base and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Price TBA, in stores on Sept. 15.

Teen Titans Action Figures Mon Feb 16, 2004 12:12am by admin 20 Photos (Vu: See also CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS (15 Sept 2004).)