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DC Direct is the merchandising division of DC Comics. DC Direct makes props, statues and action figures based on DC Comics characters, but also licensed ones stemming from Warner Bros-owned properties and others
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Get Your Color Corps Rings
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Fans of the Color Corps need to pre-order a selected set of books to ensure they get a full set of these limited edition rings.

Sep 7, 2009 - 16:27:04 PM

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G'nort
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G'nort is finally rendered as an action figure

Apr 3, 2009 - 23:26:35 PM

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Justice League International Black Canary
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It's amazing that an action figure of a version of a character’s costume many people dislike was approved

Mar 1, 2009 - 9:59:06 AM

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Justice League International Ice
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There has been Mattel action figures of Ice, but this is the first one by DCDirect

Mar 1, 2009 - 9:53:56 AM

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JLI Batman
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Artist Kevin Maguire help work on the designs of the Batman action figure based on the popular Justice League International

Mar 1, 2009 - 8:39:31 AM

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Watchmen's Ozymandias
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In the comic books, Ozymandias always appeared a bit more plastic and perfect than other characters

Feb 22, 2009 - 10:14:56 AM

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Watchmen's Modern Nite Owl
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The modern Nite Owl action figure is based on the movie version of the character appearing in the comic book series The Watchmen

Feb 21, 2009 - 11:11:38 AM

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Rorschach Action Figure Doesn't Please
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I’m not happy about this new Rorschach action figure based on the movie version of the character

Feb 2, 2009 - 0:30:49 AM

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10 Years of Collecting DCDirect Action Figures: The Early Years
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The first years from 1998 to 2000

Jan 25, 2009 - 9:12:22 AM

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JSA Series 1 – Larger Than Life Action Figures
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DC Direct has announced that it will release the first series of a new line of JSA action figures related to the new Justice Society of America based on Alex Ross' work

Aug 23, 2008 - 8:12:03 AM

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Hawkgirl’s Wings – Don't Let Me Down
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Kendra Saunders, the new Hawkgirl, is a reincarnation of the first Hawkgirl who teamed up with Hawkman and the Justice Society in the Golden Age. However, this Hawkgirl is nothing like her late aunt and nobody's sidekick.

Aug 19, 2008 - 6:00:24 AM

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Watchmen Action Figures – Controversies and Fulfilment
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Although the first Watchmen action figures were cancelled, collectors get another chance at getting them, just in time for the upcoming film.

Aug 18, 2008 - 6:34:18 AM

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Jonah Hex DC Direct Review
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A review of Jonah Hex action figure, DC Comics' Western maverick and time traveller, by DC Direct

Jul 5, 2008 - 19:56:02 PM

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Golden Age Hourman
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Hourman, the man of the hour, only had to take a Miraclo pill to gain super powers for one hour. But if you're one of the lucky one who owns a copy of his only action figure, you'll have a treasure for eternity!

Jun 22, 2008 - 13:26:00 PM

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Bowen Batman On Gargoyle
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Before props and action figures of super heroes were popular staples at comic book stores and other novelty retailers, the ancestor of what collectors know as DC Direct released a Batman statue of Batman sitting on top of a gargoyle that was sculpted by Randy Bowen in 1991

Dec 24, 2007 - 14:24:53 PM

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Black Adam
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Black Adam has become one of the most popular characters at DC Comics, eclipsing Captain Marvel, from whom he was but an evil doppleganger

Oct 24, 2007 - 13:00:16 PM

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The Shade
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JSA (Villain) May 15, 2002

Jul 1, 2007 - 9:49:00 AM

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Eclipso
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Villain October 03, 2001

Jun 28, 2007 - 23:56:00 PM

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Commissioner Gordon
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The Commissioner of Gotham City is a staunch ally of Batman in his fight against crime and corruption

Jun 26, 2007 - 9:20:18 AM

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Golden Age Dr.Mid-Nite
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JSA Wave 2 April 4, 2001

Jun 19, 2007 - 21:03:00 PM

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First Appearance Riddler
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A visual library of the First Appearance Riddler action figure

Jun 5, 2007 - 18:50:04 PM

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Hush Riddler
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A visual gallery of the Riddler action figure inspired by the Hush storyline

Jun 3, 2007 - 18:58:39 PM

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Bane
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A visual gallery of the Knightfall Bane action figure

May 31, 2007 - 23:42:21 PM

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First Appearance Batgirl
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Trained from birth to be the ultimate assassin and bred from equally vicious killers, Batgirl innately knows how to kick ass. Recruited into Batman's team for a while she is one of the fiercest martial artist ever.

May 26, 2007 - 23:02:03 PM

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Star Sapphire
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An early villain released under the DC Direct line, Star Sapphire has a great sculpt but poor articulations. Yet, what this disco queen lacks in play value, she more than makes up in her hatred of men. A real space age feminist.

May 23, 2007 - 10:22:00 AM

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Crisis Dr Light
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Appearing in the Crisis of Infinite Earth maxi-series, Dr Light had the same name as the original villain, and even his powers and costume. But she proved to be an upstanding Asian heroine, and later, a member of the Justice League.

May 22, 2007 - 9:54:47 AM

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Justice Series 7 Repaints?
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Are the Justice Series 7 action figures really inspired by Alex Ross' artwork?

May 21, 2007 - 17:00:55 PM

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Silver Age Wonder Girl
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The Silver Age Wonder Girl was released at a time when one could expect all sidekicks to be released with their mentors. Extremely cute, this action figure lacks necessary articulations.

May 20, 2007 - 9:35:05 AM

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JLA Classified Wonder Woman
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As a member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman is powerful force for freedom, fairness, and equality and is an inspiration for women all over the world

Apr 25, 2007 - 9:18:11 AM

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Silver Age Wonder Woman
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The second DCDirect Wonder Woman action figure, this one had the charm of the Silver Age version of the character and came with the Silver Age Wonder Girl. Although limited in articulation, this is a gorgeous action figure. This action figure was sculpted by Tim Bruckner.

Apr 15, 2007 - 10:25:14 AM

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Public Enemy Captain Marvel
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Probably the best Captain Marvel action figure to date, as DCDirect keeps on releasing inferior renditions of the character. This one has the power but lack the charm of the character.

Mar 25, 2007 - 11:43:58 AM

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Identity Crisis Hawkman
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Many comic book characters that are produced by DC Direct figures are normally artist renditions rather than character specific

Mar 1, 2007 - 23:20:27 PM

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Deadshot by DC Direct (Identity Crisis series 1)
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Otherwise known as Floyd Lawton, Deadshot first appeared in Batman # 59, in 1950

Feb 27, 2007 - 22:48:48 PM

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The Shark
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An impressive and huge action figure with sharp edges that can cut for real.

Oct 28, 2006 - 14:32:22 PM

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Red Tornado
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This old DCDirect figure was disliked by many because of its beer gut, yet, it's one of those rarities that today's collectors would love to add to their collections.

Oct 10, 2006 - 7:23:00 AM

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Infinite Crisis Power Girl
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She's the greatest female action figure ever made by DCDirect. She will leave you breathless.

Oct 7, 2006 - 23:20:00 PM

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Salakk
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This action figure is cool, although we're dealing with an alien whose head resembles Grandpa Simpson's.

Sep 8, 2006 - 7:40:00 AM

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Manhunter
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The space robots are back conspiring against all the other Green Lantern action figures!

Sep 5, 2006 - 9:14:00 AM

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Earth 2 Superman – Crisis On Infinite Earths
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The Earth 2 Superman figure is not specifically based on the art of George Pérez but it is a good sculpt for a generic version of the character.

Jul 6, 2006 - 9:48:00 AM

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Batman – Superman/Batman: Return of Supergirl
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As seen in #11 and #12, the figure is packaged in the flight apparatus borrowed off Mister Miracle.

Jun 29, 2006 - 10:00:00 AM

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Darkseid – Superman/Batman: Return of Supergirl
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Being possibly the most powerful, dangerous and popular villain of the DC Universe, Darkseid is the creation of the legendary Jack Kirby during the 1970s.

Jun 29, 2006 - 10:00:00 AM

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Supergirl – Superman/Batman: Return of Supergirl
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After many different incarnations of Supergirl, Superman/Batman #8 saw the return of Kara Zor-El

Jun 22, 2006 - 6:55:00 AM

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Supergirl Corrupted – Superman/Batman: Return of Supergirl
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During a battle that caused the death of Harbinger, Kara was ripped from the Home of the Amazons to Apokilips, ruled by Darkseid to become one of his Female Furies.

Jun 22, 2006 - 6:38:00 AM

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Superman – Superman/Batman: Return of Supergirl
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In comparison with other Modern Age DC Direct figures, Superman is taller than most of the previously released figures

Jun 22, 2006 - 3:40:00 AM

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Man-Bat
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This is the first Man-bat action figure from DCDirect. It came with the Secret Files series with other Batman rogues.

Jun 11, 2006 - 23:05:00 PM

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Captain Atom Action Figure
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This is the first Captain Atom action figure ever. He looks like a soldier, ready to execute orders he doesn't like. If you're a fan of Captain Atom of the old Justice League series, here's your chance to finally complete your team.

Apr 16, 2006 - 23:10:00 PM

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Parallax
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DC Comics introduced Parallax in the Green Lantern series after the death of Superman. He was Hal Jordan, the pride of the Green lantern turned evil by the destruction of Coast City by a Superman villain

Mar 11, 2006 - 22:41:00 PM

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Beast Boy
In anticipation of the Teen Titans’ cartoon DC Direct released a set of New Teen Titans action figures based on the Marv Wolfman and George Perez comic book series from the early 1980s.
Aug 6, 2005 - 14:29:00 PM

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Psycho-Pirate
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The figure is a mimic of the Psycho-Pirate as he appeared in the mini-series Crisis on the Infinite Earths drawn by George Perez.

Jul 26, 2005 - 8:18:00 AM

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Vandal Savage
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A good sculpt with trace of Nazi SS clothing, Vandal Savage appears as a middle-aged man with white temples.

Jul 2, 2005 - 12:13:00 PM

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Black Hand
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This is a great sculpt. Black Hand’s face has veins popping out. So do his arms.

Jul 1, 2005 - 10:19:00 AM

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Teen Titans Kid Flash
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This figure captures several trademarks of Kid Flash. First, are the big feet Bart Allen has always had.

Jun 30, 2005 - 12:26:00 PM

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Scarecrow
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This is one of the best looking Scarecrow ever made. He doesn’t look human at all. All the stitches of his costume are sculpted in.

Jun 28, 2005 - 10:26:00 AM

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Ra's al Ghul
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The main problem with the sculpt are the legs. Spread apart, it’s not a comfortable pose, even for a real person.

Jun 27, 2005 - 15:10:00 PM

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Brother Blood
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The action figure is a replica of the new Brother Blood’s costume. He even has folds cut from his cape fixed under the armpits.

Jun 25, 2005 - 22:00:00 PM

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Alfred
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The characters of the third wave of action figures based on the Hush storyline that appeared in the Batman comics also coincide loosely with those who appeared in the Batman Begins film.

Jun 23, 2005 - 9:26:00 AM

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DC Direct Ravager
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The Ravager is the daughter of Slade Wilson, Deathstroke the Terminator.

Jun 19, 2005 - 9:51:00 AM

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DC Direct Kilowog
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This sculpt is sweet. Putting it in your hands makes me feel why I love action figures. Kilowog is like a heavyweight boxer ready to fight.

Jun 18, 2005 - 23:37:00 PM

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DCDirect Superboy
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Doing away with the super hero costume, the shades and the spunky hair cut, this Superboy closely resembles the character from the Teen Titans redesigned by Barry Kitson, the series’ first artist.

May 23, 2005 - 9:10:00 AM

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DCDirect Check List
Checklist of all DCDirect action figures - Latest update
Apr 22, 2005 - 10:10:00 AM


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