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Posted by adrian on Tuesday, August 24, 2004

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After numerous delays, DC Direct have cnfirmed that their eagerly awaited Dark Knight Returns action figures will hit comic shops tomorrow (25th)...


Frank Miller's seminal work on the gritty, ground-breaking DARK KNIGHT RETURNS changed the landscape of comics forever and inspired a new generation of comics creators. Now, DC Direct celebrates that immortal series with a quartet of figures beautifully sculpted by Tim Bruckner that capture the look and feel of Miller's Batman, Superman, The Joker, and Robin!


THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 7 3/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a Batarang with rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE. which portrays Carrie Kelly as the Dark Knight's apprentice, measures approximately 4 7/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a slingshot and rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base with street lamp featuring a glow-in-the-dark street lamp and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 5/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a two pistols and a Joker doll. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 7 3/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with alternate hands holding a crushed Bat-armor helmet and a Kryptonite arrow. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.

UPDATED ---

SHIPPING & PRODUCT UPDATES
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IMPORTANT ADVISORY REGARDING DELAYED SHIPPING FOR DC'S DARK KNIGHT
RETURNS: BATMAN AF
Due to a receiving error at Diamond's Plattsburgh Distribution Center, DC Comics/DC Direct's Dark Knight Returns: Batman Action Figure (JAN040314Z) is now scheduled to arrive in stores serviced by the Plattsburgh Distribution Center on Wednesday, September 1.

Diamond regrets any inconvenience caused by this error. All other Dark Knight Returns action figures, including Superman (JAN040317Z), Robin (JAN040316Z), and The Joker (JAN040315Z), are still scheduled to arrive in stores today, August 28.



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Re: Dark Knight Strikes Tomorrow


by Argonaut on Aug 25, 2004 - 12:44 AM
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Now, everything is in order. My only hope now is that the Joker is well articulated.

Re: Dark Knight Strikes Tomorrow


by Bigbeltz on Aug 25, 2004 - 12:45 AM
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^ you've obviously never bought a DCD figure, have you?

Re: Dark Knight Strikes Tomorrow


by JacktheRipper on Aug 25, 2004 - 01:32 AM
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Joker's got about 5 points max.
I'm very happy these have seen the light of day.

Re: Dark Knight Strikes Tomorrow


by Living_Tribunal on Aug 25, 2004 - 09:24 AM
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Sheesh !!! These are straight out of a MAD magazine Batman parody. I'll pass. Other than the excellent 1st Appearance figs, DCD has seriously gone off the rails, IMO.

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