DC Direct finally unveiled their verison of omnipotent Watchmen beefcake Doctor Manhattan in both statue AND action figure form at 2008 SDCC. I’m not surprised they chose to go with his black speedo instead of capturing his later free balling phase for posterity.

from CoolToyReview

Those of you who were hoping for versions a bit more like the 1950s watchmen are in luck… The modern Wave of Watchmen action figures due out on January 28th 2009 will be followed closely (February 25, 2009) by wave 2, which will consist of 4 classic-era figures… Silk Spectre, the Comedian, Nite Owl and Dr. Manhattan (who has yet to be revealed - but I’m betting will be sporting his classic swimsuit instead of the modern free-balling version - just don’t see DCD sculpting a little blue penis on him).

the fate of DCU’s Minimates line is not looking good. There is some talk that there may be more if this weeks Series 8 does well. So PLEASE at least run out an buy block figures of DCU’s superheroic sapphic duo - Batwoman and the Question! I personally think Raven and Cyborg are looking better than their recent miniseries.

I’ve only recently become enamored with the little guys (and I have frogboy to thank for that) so I hope they’ll keep making them. The new smaller figure line is just smaller toys with poorer sculpts than the larger DC Direct but Minimates are something different. That I’ll keep buying if they keep making them.

Finally after a loooong wait, DC Direct has announced the release date and line up for the third wave of action figures based on the recent relaunch of Justice League of America. After a craptastic throwaway line in Series 2, (Batman - has been done better, Hawkgirl - JSA is far superior, Amazo - who cares, and Dr. Impossible - only use is as a bade for Obsidian if you customize), this time they got it right.

Series 3 includes: GEO-FORCE!!!!!! (Yay my psychotic Tara Markov gets to hang near her big bro), Flash, Green Lantern - Hal, and Wonder Woman - I like the Dodson version, but this should appease those who didn’t like that Dodson’s was pre-posed). CHECK THESE OUT!

Justice Leage of America Series 3 ships in 50 days

I was pleasantly surprised when i walked into Whatever yesterday and saw the New Teen Titans Judas Contract figures hanging there. Or at least I saw a few Terminators and 1 Robin. Everything else was spoken for or sold already. luckily I reserved my Terra and Jericho weeks ago.

Below is an image I photoshopped from 2 awesome pics posted by someone named elmeaux on DC Direct’s discussion forum.

His lineups are more accurate, but I wanted Terra and Jericho in the same photo. I’ll post some pics of my own DCD Titans and JLU soon. My Marvel Legends X-Men, Avengers and Fantastic Four as well!

DC Direct’s George Perez Inspired New Teen Titans Action Figures, wave 2 has been on shelves for 190 days

With The Dark Knight coming on July 18, the toy hype should be starting soon. Heres a few shots of what is to come.

Collectors of the stylized JLU inspired action figures really have something to look forward to at SDCC. A planned SDCC exclusive of the size-altering villainess contains not only a regular sized (4 3/4″) Giganta in scale with the other JLU figures, but also an enlarged version (8″) so she can tower over her cohorts in the Legion of Doom. Now if they would only make a Giganta for the regular DCD line, and one in the Alex Ross style for the Justice line, everyone would be happy.

I figure it may take a month if they reveal as much daily as they did on day one. It looks like despite the announced (on some web stores) cancellation of Hasbro ML series 4, we will still get the same lineup (yay Tigra!) by the end of the year at Wal-Mart. A new Target exclusive series with a Red Hulk BAF will have a lineup that includes black costume Spider-Man, black costume Wolverine, Union Jack, Savage Silver Surfer, Adam Warlock (with Infinity Gauntlet) and Spiral.

Skrull Soldier Kree Soldier 2 pack

Black costume Wolverine and Spiderman

MANY more NYCC Marvel Legends image revelations after the jump…
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From DCD we see more shots of the Watchmen figures due 1st quarter 2009

Hasbro has unveiled a number of figures for their new DC Classics line. In addition to the Wonder Woman and Cyborg previously released, They revealed The Atom (Ray Palmer), Amazo, Captain Atom (DCU and Wildstorm versions), Despero, Ares, Riddler, Batman (Beyond), Artemis, Lobo and what I’m guessing is a Metallo Build a figure? If anyone recognizes the robo guy let me know.

Images of everyone mentioned above after the jump…
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and here they are - more complete shots than were in Toyfare…

DC Direct Kevin McGuire inspired Justice League International Wave 1 hits shelves in 20 days

DC Direct website

I have to admit, I’m genuinely surprised these are looking good. From the artwork, I thought I was going to hate these. But now i will actually buy that Ice (I was previously livid about it being her Global Guardians costume) While I would still prefer the furry boots version (and will replace this if the modern Tora ever comes out), this is actually a very solid depiction of a much loved character. The Batman, G’Nort and Black Canary look great too (but there is just no way you could interest me in Disco Dinah).

I’ve been waiting for these figure since DC Direct haphazardly released its first batch of New Teen Titans figures back in 2000 (Starfire and Kid Flash, followed by Raven and Cyborg in 2001). Terra has long been my favorite Titan. But i couldn’t tell you if that was because or despite her being an amoral bucktoothed sociopath.

COUNTDOWN TO MAY 28th RELEASE DATE…

DC Direct’s George Perez Inspired New Teen Titans Action Figures, wave 2 has been on shelves for 190 days