With all that’s been going on in DC comics lately it can be easy to forget about the goings-on within the other facets of comic book geek-dom (of which there are many.) How well have you kept up with what’s happening in the world of action figures and character statuary? Where there are new looks for classic characters and new eras in their many universes there will also be newly-designed must-have collectibles to mark the changing times. To help keep you from missing your chance to own that Limited Edition statue you know you’ve just gotta have, here’s a little bit of what DC Direct has been up to and what they’re releasing soon:
HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SERIES 2: 
SWAMP THING BUST
DESIGNED BY GARY FRANK; SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN
Guardian of the Green! Mother Nature’s defender rises again, with fan-favorite artist Gary Frank providing the design! Straight from the pages of the best-selling New DC 52 comes the enigmatic Swamp Thing in all his elemental glory!
The cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75″ high x 3.5″ wide x 5.75″ deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition- On Sale January 25, 2012
Price: $ 75.00
BATMAN BUST
DESIGNED BY GARY FRANK; SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN
The Dark Knight…returns in this gorgeous bust designed by super-star artist Gary Frank! Shrouded in a swirl of cape and bats, Batman readies himself for battle as the defender of Gotham City.
The cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75″ high x 5″ wide x 5″ deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
On Sale March 21, 2012
Price: $ 70.00
BATMAN (PATINA) MINI STATUE
DESIGNED BY JIM LEE; SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER
Based on the sold-out full-sized statue and designed by the legendary Jim Lee, this statue features the Dark Knight patrolling Gotham City from atop a gargoyle! With intricate design and a gorgeous patina finish, this is a must-have for any fans of the Caped Crusader!
The cold-cast porcelain statue is hand-painted, measures approximately 6.75″ high x 3.75″ wide x 4.5″ deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition- On Sale February 8, 2012
Price: $ 95.00
BATMAN BLACK & WHITE: BATMAN STATUE:
MIKE MIGNOLA VARIANT
DESIGNED BY MIKE MIGNOLA; SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS
An updated version of a classic statue! Industry visionary Mike Mignola first provided designs for this statue back in 2006 – and it became an instant-sell out. By popular demand, DC Direct has updated this classic rendition of the Dark Knight with a new version of the statue. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Cold-cast in porcelain, the statue measures approximately 7.5″ high x 4.75″ wide x 3″ deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.
Limited Edition- On Sale February 15, 2012
Price: $ 95.00
BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE: BY SAM KIETH STATUE
DESIGNED BY SAM KIETH; SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS
From the brilliantly twisted mind of legendary illustrator Sam Kieth comes the latest incarnation in the “Batman: Black and White” line of figures.
Based on designs by Kieth himself, this unique figure measures 5.5″ high x 6″ wide x 5″ deep and matches the previous figures in this series with its moody, monochromatic color scheme.
On Sale March 21, 2012
Price: $ 80.00
BLACK AND WHITE: THE NEW 52: BATMAN STATUE — BY JIM LEE
DESIGNED BY JIM LEE; SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDING
The New DC 52 was THE entertainment story of 2011, and the “Black and White” series of DC collectibles have been selling out left and right! From legendary artist Jim Lee comes the latest in the “Batman: Black and White” line: designed to the unique vision and style of Jim Lee, and complimented with the traditional moody, monochromatic color scheme, this Caped Crusader statue is sure be another huge success
Figure measures 5.5″ high x 6″ wide x 5″ deep.
On Sale: May 22, 2012
Price: $ 80.00
If the statue is a little too rich for your blood- or maybe the whole “black and white” thing just doesn’t do it for you- a full-color action figure will be also be available:
Leading the way as the first figure in an ongoing line based on The New DC 52 is the revamped Batman from Geoff Johns & Jim Lee’s best-selling JUSTICE LEAGUE! Wearing a unique take on the classic costume as designed by Lee and standing 6.75″ h, The Dark Knight puts fear into the heart of criminals everywhere!
On Sale: February 5, 2012
Item Code: FEB120305
Price: $14.00
CATWOMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE
SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO
Immaculately crafted, this exquisite statue has Catwoman striking a seductive pose atop the Bat-Signal – lighting up Gotham City! The latest edition in the museum quality line of statues, don’t miss out on the opportunity to have such a purrrfect piece on your shelf!
The CATWOMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE includes hand-painted resin parts, measures approximately 19″ high x 10″ wide x 7″ deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition- On Sale February 29, 2012
Price: $325.00
COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: RAVEN STATUE 
DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES; SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS
Scion of sorcery and souls, this child of the dark reaches toward the light. With an interdimensional demon lord for a father and a human for a mother, Raven stands between worlds, making her a master manipulator of shadows and darkness.
As a telepathic Teen Titan, Raven uses her psionic abilities to read minds, and as an empath she channels emotions – including inflicting illusions ranging either uplifting or fear-based.
For Raven, it’s a constant struggle between dark and light … good vs. evil.
Based on the variant cover of TEEN TITANS #88, this statue is hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain, measures approximately 10.875″ high x 8.5″ wide x 6″ deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box.
On Sale May 16, 2012
Price: $ 100.00
GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN VS. PARALLAX STATUE
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS; DESIGNED BY JOHN BURAN
The Emerald Knight Battles the Embodiment of Fear!
Fed by fear, the parasite Parallax preys on a being’s deepest fears – and can instill them as well. An ancient cosmic horror, Parallax has the power to possess and bind itself to a host. Only one hero can hope to slay the dragon and bring him under control – Green Lantern Hal Jordan.
This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 12.5″ high x 10.5″ wide x 7.5″ deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition- On Sale March 28, 2012
Price: $295.00
* Minor assembly required*
GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES: ATROCITUS STATUE
DESIGNED BY DAVE CORTEZ
With blood and rage of crimson red, comes a maquette to place above your bed! From the upcoming Green Lantern animated series comes the powerful and vengeful Red Lantern, Atrocitus!
Standing an impressive 8.25″ high x 8″ wide x 6″ deep, no collection can be complete without this fearsome foe!
On Sale March 21, 2012
Price: $125.00
GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES: HAL JORDAN MAQUETTE
SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDING
The power ring shines its emerald light across a darkened universe, a symbol of law and order wielded by intergalactic police officer HAL JORDAN.
Chosen by the ring for his ability to face fear head on, test pilot Hal Jordan possesses the strength of will to overcome even the most mind numbing of terrors. Now, as an integral part of the GREEN LANTERN CORPS, he patrols the galaxy as the protector of Sector 2814, wielding emerald energy against evil – wherever it manifests.
Measuring approximately 12.3″ high x 6.4″ wide x 5.5″ deep, this handpainted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition- On Sale March 7, 2012
Price: $125.00
SUPERMAN PATINA MINI STATUE
DESIGNED BY JIM LEE; SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER
The Man of Steel stands ready to defend Metropolis, as envisioned by superstar artist Jim Lee! Sporting a faux-bronzed finish, this miniature statue, based on the sold-out full-sized version, is one of a kind and stands a heroic 6″ high x 4″ wide x 6″ deep.
On Sale May 16, 2012
Price: $95.00
WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SERIES 4: ARISIA BUST
DESIGNED BY RYAN SOOK; SCULPTED BY JIM MADDOX
The Women of the DC Universe line of busts continues with Series 4. Featuring new artist Ryan Sook who designed and illustrated Arisia; the latest character to join the popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series.
The Green Lantern of Space Sector 2815, Arisia Rrab is the latest in a long line of generational Green Lanterns. Taking on the responsibility of Green Lantern at only thirteen years old, Arisia became the youngest of all Green Lanterns.
The hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5″ high x 4.25″ wide x 5″ deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition- On Sale March 14, 2012
Price: $65.00
WONDER WOMAN VS. SUPERMAN MINI STATUE
DESIGNED BY TERRY DODSON; SCULPTED BY RAY VILLAFANE
Amazon Princess vs. The Man of Steel! It’s a true clash of titans as Wonder Woman faces off against Superman in a battle for the ages, based on designs by superstar artist Terry Dodson! Can Wonder Woman subdue the Last Son of Krypton with her might Lasso of Truth? You be the judge!
The cold-cast porcelain statue is hand-painted and measures approximately 9.875″ high x 7″ wide x 5.25″ deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition- On Sale January 25, 2012
Price: $95.00
MAD SPY VS. SPY 2-PACK VINYL STATUE
Espionage has never been this fun! Coinciding with the celebration of Mad Magazine’s 60th Anniversary comes the legendary deadly duo, Spy vs. Spy! The monochromatic mayhem these two terrifically sculpted 9″ figures will cause is augmented by the deadly array of weapons included. It’s like the Cold War never ended!
On Sale May 2, 2012
Price: $49.99
AME-COMI: HAWKGIRL V. 2 PVC FIGURE
DESIGNED BY JIM FLETCHER; SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL
The winged huntress takes flight! Kendra Shiera Saunders is the fearsome, winged beauty known as Hawkgirl who takes to the skies and soars above the clouds, wielding weapons both ancient and modern against enemies old and new.
Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, this non-articulated PVC statue stands approximately 9″ high and includes a display base.
On Sale May 30, 2012
Price: $70.00
AME-COMI HEROINE SERIES: BLACK FLASH PVC FIGURE
DESIGNED BY JIM FLETCHER; SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS
Death strikes faster than lightning! Black Flash mysteriously appears as an omen of impending doom for any of the Flash family of speedsters that tap into the Speed Force.
Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, this non-articulated PVC statue stands approximately 9″ high and includes a display base.
On Sale February 1, 2012
Price: $70.00
AME-COMI HEROINE SERIES: WHITE CANARY PVC FIGURE
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS
Evil has never looked this good! Lady Shiva has targeted the Black Canary for elimination—by unleashing her evil counterpart, the White Canary. With matching Canary Cry powers, this battle will be one for the ages!
Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, this non-articulated PVC statue stands approximately 9″ high and includes a display base.
On Sale February 1, 2012
Price: $70.00
They’ll surely be more to come, not to mention Convention Exclusives- so I’ll keep you updated!
…if I remember, that is.
-Dianthrax
