Category Archives: DC Direct

Arkham City Riddler addendum

Does something seem wrong with the Arkham City Riddler? Something about him not look quite right? Well, you're right: he needs his glasses! That's SO much better! And all it is, is the same kind of glasses I've been making … Continue reading

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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm addenum

Before The Phantasm made it to movie screens, there were many other potential designs worked on. Thanks to the HBO First Look "Behind The Mask - Making of Mask Of The Phantasm," here are a few of the rejected versions: … Continue reading

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BtAS Riddler addendum

Today's review of Riddler brought to mind an art tip from Kevin Maguire in Wizard's "Basic Training" feature: I'm well aware of the irony in using the Joker to illustrate the "two-face theory," but I've used it with him more … Continue reading

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #168

Okay, here's another batch of stuff I got recently mixed with stuff I've been sitting out on for months. Some of this comes from great deals online or burning through Toys R Us Rewards points, and some just form simple … Continue reading

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"Batman: the Animated Series" toys get advertised

And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' through Previews - July '13 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #108 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #188 Flippin' Through Previews - April '11 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #122

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SDCC 2015 - DC Collectibles

DC Direct had the unenviable task of being the first toy manufacturer panel of the Con, hosting their presentation just one paltry hour after the Exhibitor Hall doors opened and when most folks are still seeing the sights and attempting … Continue reading

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #164

Work - am I right guys? Thanks for you everlovin' blue-eyed patience with the variable time constraints on getting this column up! Here's kind of a fun one as I continue to get caught up on my deep backlog. Today … Continue reading

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #159

Last weekend was WonderCon (formerly WonderCon Anaheim [formerly WonderCon, but in San Francisco]) in sunny Anaheim, CA, and yours truly made a day of it, stalking about for some sweet finds, fun buys and shocking revelations. Join me, won't you, … Continue reading

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Kingdom Come action figure poster

DC's Kingdom Come miniseries was one of the biggest hits of the '90s, and inspired its own line of action figures from DC Direct. Someone used those figures to make a poster homaging the series' iconic covers: l-r: (back row) … Continue reading

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DC fixing its breakage issues

DC asked, and you answered. And now they're doing something about it. We received fan questions asking about quality issues with DC Collectibles product, so we wanted to take a moment to give you a look at where we are … Continue reading

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