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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
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
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
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
Posted in DC, DC Direct, Hasbro, Mattel, NECA, Playmobil, Rustin's Spoils of the Week
Tagged Batman, Jurassic Park, Pacific Rim, Planet of the Apes, Predator, Rambo, Rocky, Star Wars
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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
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
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
Posted in DC Direct, Hasbro, Lego, Mattel, Playmates, Rustin's Spoils of the Week
Tagged Alien, Doctor Who, Minimates, Spider-Man, TMNT, Toy Story, Universal Monsters, zombies
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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
Posted in DC Direct, DST, NECA, Rustin's Spoils of the Week
Tagged Alien, Batman, dragons, Godzilla, LotR, Minimates, Predator, Superman, Wonder Woman, X-Men
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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
Posted in DC, DC Direct
Tagged Aquaman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Justice League, Superman, Wonder Woman
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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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