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Spider-Man swings into the Marvel Shop With an All-New Marvel Select Figure!

February 1, 2016Rob Leave a Comment

Spectacular Spider-Man Swings Into the Marvel Shop With an All-New Marvel Select Figure!

The Marvel Shop has teamed up with Diamond Select Toys for many past exclusive Marvel Select figures, but this is the one everyone has been waiting for! Starting January 12, Marvel Shop customers can pre-order a new, exclusive 7-inch action figure of the Spectacular Spider-Man, in his classic comic-book costume, with multiple interchangeable parts!

Arguably the Marvel Universe’s most famous citizen, Spider-Man is a perennial favorite for toy collectors, with everyone seeking out the perfect Spider-Man figure for their toy display. This all-new Marvel Select figure of the wall-crawler wears his world-famous red-and-blue tights, stands exactly 7 inches tall and features 16 points of articulation, allowing him to strike a variety of crouching, web-shooting and web-swinging poses.

And did we mention interchangeable parts? In addition to his basic pair of open hands, Spider-Man comes with three bonus sets – fists, grabbing hands and web-shooting hands. He also comes with an interchangeable Peter Parker head, a camera accessory that hangs on his shoulder, and a bunched-up Spider-Man mask that he can hold in his grabbing hand! All of this comes packaged in slimmed-down, display-ready Marvel Select packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf reference.
Pre-orders will open on January 12, 2016, exclusively at marvelshop.com, and then further pre-orders will open on February 1 at disneystore.com and disneystore.eu. The figures will ship to customers and to Disney Store locations on or before February 29, 2016.

The Spectacular Spider-Man joins the roster of exclusive Marvel Select figures at the Marvel Shop, including Captain America, Hulkbuster Iron Man, Unleashed Hulk, Bleeding Edge Iron Man., Mighty Thor, Avenging Hawkeye and Unmasked Ant-Man. And stay tuned for even more exclusive Marvel Select news!

Hawkeye Takes Aim With a New Marvel Select Action Figure at Marvelshop.com!

March 30, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

Clint Barton is often dismissed as “the guy with the bow and arrows,” but as one of the few non-powered members of the Avengers, he stands alongside super-soldiers, armored knights and living gods. To honor a man who regularly fights above his weight class, Diamond Select Toys and marvelshop.com have teamed up to create an exclusive, all-new figure of the avenging archer, Hawkeye!

Wearing his newer Marvel NOW! outfit, Avenging Hawkeye comes with his bow, arrows, crossbow pistol, alternate hand, alternate bandaged head and his canine companion Lucky. Lucky was introduced in the 2012 Hawkeye comic series, by Matt Fraction and David Aja, in which Hawkeye dealt with street-level crime in and around his New York City neighborhood.

This new Hawkeye figure was sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios, and stands 7 inches tall with 16 points of articulation. Like all Marvel Select action figures, he comes packaged in display-ready packaging with comic artwork down one side, for handy shelf reference.

Look for the figure to make its debut exclusively on marvelshop.com on March 23rd, and to arrive in Disney Stores and ondisneystore.com by April 6.

Thor joins previous marvelstore.comexclusive figures Mighty Thor, Unleashed Hulk, Superior Spider-Man, Unmasked Captain America, Bleeding Edge Iron Man and Electro. All are currently available onmarvelshop.com and disneystore.com!

In Stores This Week: Batman and Robin, Bluntman and Chronic, Spider-Man and Sin City!

July 31, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

Diamond Select Toys just made a bunch of new reveals at Comic-Con International in San Diego, and now it’s time for a bunch of new releases! Comic shops and specialty stores across North America are getting in a truckload of new items from DST, and we’ve got a full list of what’s shipping, including Select figures from Sin City and Spider-Man, busts and bottle openers from Batman, and a Minimates box set from Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back! If you’ve been waiting for these as long as we have, the long wait is over!

Sin City Select Series 1 Action Figures
Walk down the right back alley in Sin City and you can find anything, but you don’t need to live in Sin City to get high-quality Select action figures of the movie’s main cast! The first series of 7-inch-scale, fully poseable figures from DST includes Marv, Hartigan and Nancy, all based on their appearances in the 2005 feature film. Each figure comes packaged with a deluxe display base and accessories in the famous Select display packaging, complete with spine reference artwork. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean!
Marv Figure (SRP $24.99, item #FEB142055)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/sin-city–action-figures–sin-city-select-marv-action-figure
Hartigan Figure (SRP $24.99, item #FEB142056)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/sin-city–action-figures–sin-city-select-hartigan-action-figure
Nancy Figure (SRP $24.99, item #FEB142057)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/sin-city–action-figures–sin-city-select-nancy-action-figure

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Minimates Series 1 Box Set
Snootchie bootchies! This new four-pack of Minimates features four all-new mini-figures based on Kevin Smith’s classic road movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Jay & Silent Bob star as Bluntman & Chronic, and they share the stage with director Chaka Luther King and the dastardly Cock-Knocker! Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall and features a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories. Designed and Sculpted by Art Asylum! (Item #MAR141947, SRP: $19.99)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/jay-and-silent-bob-strike-back-minimates-series-1-box-set

Batman TV Logo Metal Bottle Opener
Nananananana BATMAN! After a long day of fighting crime and a long night of doing the Bat-tusi, Batman needs to cool off with a frosty beverage. And now you can party like a superhero with this solid metal bottle opener in the shape of the iconic Batman TV show logo! This 4-inch opener comes packaged in a collector case with a full-color wrap. Designed by Barry Bradfield! (SRP: $18.00, item #FEB142059)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-kitchenware-batman-classic-tv-logo-metal-bottle-opener

Batman Classic TV Series Robin Bust
Holy collectibles, Batman! DST continues their line of busts based on the Batman Classic TV Show, and this time they’re making the ultimate wingman! Batman’s sidekick Robin, the Boy Wonder (as played by Burt Ward) is the next 6″ resin bust in the new series from DST, and is the perfect companion to Adam West’s Batman. Pre-order today, because Batman’s gonna need all the help he can get once the villains start to arrive! Designed by Barry Bradfield! Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (Item #JAN141926, SRP: $60)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/batman-busts-and-statues-batman-classic-tv-series-robin-resin-bust

Marvel Select Amazing Spider-Man 2 Action Figure With Base
Due to popular demand, the Amazing Spider-Man 2 Select figure is back in a second edition, the same great figure with different accessories! This 7-inch-scale figure still depicts Spidey in his brand-new costume, and features 16 points of articulation, but now it includes a wall-mountable New York City display base! Figure also includes one interchangeable hand and two modular weblines. Comes packaged in display-ready Select packaging with spine reference artwork. Designed and sculpted by Gentle Giant! (Item #FEB148390, SRP $24.99)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/marvel-select-amazing-spider-man-2-action-figure-with-base

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On Sale This Week: Marvel Select Venom and the U.S.S. Enterprise-E

February 21, 2013Rob Leave a Comment

Never before has there been a new toy day more highly anticipated than today! Not only did Diamond Select Toys’ latest, greatest Marvel Select action figure ship to comic shops and specialty stores today, those store also received DST’s newest electronic Star Trek ship! Both toys have been long-coveted by collectors, and both are already getting rave reviews! Read on to see what makes these two items so amazing!

Marvel Select Venom Action Figure
Marvel toy collectors have been clamoring for it for years, and we’re finally giving it to them — a figure of the classic Spider-Man villain Venom! Depicting the original Venom, Eddie Brock, this symbiotic Spidey foe stands over 8 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, and comes packaged with multiple interchangeable heads and hands, to depict the anti-hero in numerous looks from his long history! Comes in oversized collector packaging. Designed and sculpted by Jean St. Jean!

Star Trek Electronic Enterprise E “Nemesis” Version
DST’s continuing mission: to bring you cool new electronic Star Trek ships! The newest version of the Enterprise, the NCC-1701E, makes its triumphant return in an all-new paint scheme from Star Trek: Nemesis. Packaged in a “Try Me” window box so customers can test its movie-accurate lights and sound effects, the Enterprise “E” measures 19 4/5 inches long by 8 1/2 inches wide and comes with a display stand.

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The Rhino is Loose in Manhattan! Marvel Select Rhino Ships this Week!

February 1, 2013Rob Leave a Comment

Nothing can stop the Rhino… from smashing into comic shops and specialty stores this week from Diamond Select Toys! The Marvel Select action figure of classic Spider-Man villain the Rhino stands 9 inches tall, so he’ll tower over your other Marvel Select figures. He also features 16 points of articulation, so you can get him in all sorts of dynamic poses. Whether you want your Rhino charging, goring, punching, kicking, wrestling or grazing, this is the Rhino figure for you! Check out these shots of the Rhino loose on the streets of New York and reserve your figure today at your local comic shop or favorite online retailer!

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In Stores January 2, 2013: The Hulk, The Walking Dead, Alice: Madness Returns and Street Fighter X Tekken!

January 8, 2013Rob Leave a Comment

We survived 2012! This calls for a celebration! Diamond Select Toys will kick off 2013 with one of their biggest New Toy Days in a while, including action figures, Minimates, statues and bottle openers based on Marvel Comics, The Walking Dead, Alice: Madness Returns and Street Fighter X Tekken! Check out the long list of what’s coming to comic shops and specialty stores on January 2nd!

Walking Dead Minimates Series 2 Asst.
Robert Kirkman’s Walking Dead comic book is past its 100th issue, and DST has a whole new series of highly detailed Minimates minifigures! Hot on the heels of Series 1, the new assortment of two-packs once again mixes humans and zombies, and includes Michonne with One-Eyed Zombie, Sailor Zombie with Leg-Bite Zombie, Andrea with Stabbed Zombie, and a rare variant of Andrea’s doomed sister Amy with Stabbed Zombie! Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories. SRP: $8.99Ea.

Marvel Select Barbarian Hulk Action Figure
What’s better than a giant Hulk figure? A giant barbarian Hulk figure! Based on his appearance at the start of Marvel’s newest Incredible Hulk comic series, Diamond Select Toys is offering a new, massive Hulk figure inspired by Marc Silvestri’s artwork, with long hair, a loincloth and a necklace of skulls! It’s the Hulk figure you never knew you wanted! This entirely new sculpt by Jean St. Jean stands nearly 10 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, and is ready to fight your other Hulk toys for prime placement in your collection. Comes ready to display in oversized collector packaging. SRP: $21.99

Femme Fatales Alice: Madness Returns PVC Statue
The newest Femme Fatale is also the first to come from the world of video games! Based on artist American McGee’s designs for the hit sequel Alice: Madness Returns, Alice holds a bloody Vorpal Blade and has clearly been up to no good, if the state of her dress is any indication. Sculpted by Steve Kiwus atop a mushroom-festooned base, this PVC statue stands 9 inches tall and comes in a window box. SRP: $45.00

Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates Series 2
The battle continues! This all-new assortment of Minimates based on the popular new game features the superstars of the Street Fighter and Tekken franchises, paired up and ready to fight! Series 2 includes Ryu vs. Yoshimitsu, Abel vs. Kazuya, Chun Li vs. Hwoarang and the short-packed Rufus vs. Julia! Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories. SRP: $8.99Ea.

Captain America’s Shield Marvel Bottle Opener
When Captain America throws his mighty shield, all bottle cap that oppose his shield must yield! Cast in solid metal, this bottle opener depicting the Sentinel of Liberty’s ever-present accessory features all the detail and container-opening ability of this iconic weapon, and at 3 inches in diameter it fits in your pocket with ease. Warning: Will not return to you when thrown. Comes packaged in a collectors case. SRP: $18.00

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Marvel Select’s Rhino Charges Towards Stores This Month!

January 7, 2013Rob Leave a Comment

Watch out, Spider-Man fans! One of the web-slinger’s pointiest and most unstoppable foes is heading your way! The leather-skinned Rhino will arrive in comic shops and specialty stores in January, packaged in Diamond Select’s familiar Select-style packaging, suitable for shelf and wall display. Designed and sculpted by Gentle Giant, the Rhino nearly 8.5 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, and is ready to tear through your Marvel Select collection like tissue paper. Reserve one today at your local comic shop or your favorite online toy store, and look for him to hit stores in early 2013!

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Marvel Select,Munsters and more

December 5, 2012Rob Leave a Comment

The holidays are fast approaching, and you can check off a couple more people on your shopping list by heading to your local comic shop for New Toy Day! In addition to case assortments of their Marvel Select Storm action figure, Diamond Select Toys is shipping three more brand-new items to stores that would be perfect for the TV or comic geek on your list.

The Munsters Munster Koach 1:15 Electronic Vehicle Fans of ’60s television rejoice, because this 1/15 scale replica of the Munster family Koach has arrived! From the popular TV show The Munsters, the half-hot rod and half-hearse designed by auto legend George Barris measures 14 inches long and features working lights and sounds from the show, including a revving engine and squealing tires! With fully detailed moving parts, you’ll find yourself humming the theme song every time you look at it. This kar is a klassic!

Marvel Minimates Venom Through the Ages Box Set (Previews Exclusive) It’s time to form a symbiotic relationship with your local comic shop! Why? Because that’s the only place you can get the this box set of Marvel Minimates focusing on the symbiote-wearing anti-hero known as Venom. This Previews-exclusive 4-pack includes Classic Venom, She-Venom, Transformation Venom and Flash Thompson as Venom. Each Minimate stands 2 tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories. Set comes packed on a blister card.

Star Trek Retro Cloth Mirror Universe Kirk & Spock DST’s popular line of classically styled 8″ figures returns to Star Trek: The Original Series! This assortment depicts Kirk and Spock in their mirror-universe looks from the classic episode “Mirror, Mirror.” Both feature real cloth costumes in the retro 1970s style, as well as episode-specific accessories and facial hair! Designed and Sculpted by EMCE Toys!

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The Disney Store Rings Out the Year with Three Marvel Select Exclusives!

November 6, 2012Rob Leave a Comment

Marvel toy collectors just got another reason to put the nearest Disney Store in their GPS. After partnering with Diamond Select Toys on four exclusive Marvel Select Avengers figures and two exclusive Amazing Spider-Man movie figures, the Disney Store has teamed up with DST yet again, to deliver three new Marvel Select figures that collectors will be dying to own!

The first figure (available now) is the Savage Hulk, a new, modern Hulk based on artist Marc Silvestri’s rendering of the character in recent issues of the Incredible Hulk from Marvel Comics. Depicting a more intelligent version of the Hulk than previous Select offerings, this figure was sculpted by frequent Marvel Select contributor Jean St. Jean, and stands over 9 inches tall with 16 points of articulation.

The next figure is the Lizard, the longtime foe of Spider-Man and his opponent in this past summer’s Amazing Spider-Man movie. While the Marvel Select line has given us the Lizard as he appeared in the film, this all-new sculpt by Gabriel Marquez (who did MS Magneto) is the line’s first rendering of Dr. Curt Connors based on his classic comic-book appearance. Sporting 16 points of articulation, including double-jointed knees, he stands over 8 inches tall (when not crouching to attack an innocent human) and comes with a New York City street display base.

The third new Marvel Select figure is Flash Thompson as Venom! Flash Thompson is not only the latest host to wear the Venom symbiote, he’s also the one with the most training. A decorated soldier before he lost his legs in the Middle East, Flash uses the Venom suit to undertake dangerous missions for the government, and to complete his missing limbs. This 7-inch figure, also by St. Jean, comes with two weapons and 16 points of articulation and comes packaged with a wreckage-strewn display base.

All of these figures come packaged in the famous bookshelf-ready Select packaging, but for those of you just starting your Marvel Select collection, both the Lizard and Venom will also come packaged in the first-ever Marvel Select box set! The Spider-Man: Fearsome Foes box set includes Spider-Man, Lizard, Venom and the Green Goblin, and this set, like the individual figures, is only available at the Disney Store, as well as at marvelstore.com and disneystore.com. Look for them this holiday season!

Savage Hulk listing at MarvelStore.com:

http://www.marvelstore.com/marvel-store-official-site-for-marvel-toys-clothing-merchandise-hulk-unleashed-action-figure-marvel-select-9/mp/12170/1000242/