Secret Files: Batman's Rogues Gallery 2 action figures just released

DC Direct has just released series 3 in their Secret Files collection.
Four of Gotham City’s most infamous residents are included in this series. All inspired by the art of Brian Bolland, this Poison Ivy action figure is based on the cover of BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #15, and the Two-Face figure is based on the cover of SECRET ORIGINS SPECIAL #1. Based on their appearances in the classic graphic novel BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, these versions of Batman and The Joker are now available for the first time ever as single figures.

Each of the four action figures feature multiple points of articulation, display bases and clamshell 4-color blister card packaging. The Secret Files Series 3: Batman Rogues Gallery 2: Set of 4 consists of the following:

Hugo Strange (with alternate Batman head): Standing 6.75” tall, Hugo Strange features a convincing version of Batman’s classic blue and gray costume complete with yellow utility belt and molded plastic cape; the bat insignia is a black silhouette against a yellow background.

The Joker: Standing 6.75”, the Joker features a multiple-color Hawaiian shirt, purple gloves and shorts, red socks and shoes; this is the deceptively frivolous look adopted by the Joker as he visited the Gordon residence and blatantly pummeled Barbara Gordon with a close-range barrage of bullets.

Poison Ivy: Standing 6.5” tall, Poison Ivy is a rangy long-legged figure clad in a foliage one-piece with pale green stockings and dark green slippers; her neck is entwined in thin vines and her lengthy red hair is festooned with white petals; her sardonic expression is accentuated by her dark green lipstick.

Two-Face: Standing 6.75” tall, Two-Face is clad in a bright orange/blue checkered suit that makes it impossible to decide exactly which half of the outfit is the uglier of the two; the scarred portion of Two-Face’s countenance is a viscid green mass with an enlarged eye, fringed by hackneyed spikes of hair. Two-Face is equipped with a pistol and his characteristic flipping coin.

The cheapest I have found them online is from cornerstorecomics.com where each is $12.99 separately, or you can buy all 4 for $47.99.

DC Infinite Heroes invading stores now

DC Infinite Heroes/Crisis is a new line of action figures from Mattel that started this past summer. It is the first time that these DC characters have ever been released in 3 3/4" scale. Wave 1 was released in August/September, and Wave 2 has just arrived. Wave 3 is due out in November. I've heard some complaints about the lack of articulation of these figures, but I've also read that Mattel will be improving the quality and articulation so that later waves are better than the first wave.

Wave 1 (August/September)
Black Adam
Qwardian Weaponer
Manhunter Robot
Hush (Masked)
Black Hand
Manhunter
The Atom
Shazam!
Guy Gardner
Professor Zoom

Wave 2 (October)
Star Sapphire
Power Girl
Batman
Batwoman
Batgirl
The Question
Wildcat

Wave 3 (November)
Dr. Fate
Black Lightning
The Spectre

Future Waves:
Two-Face, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, Flash, Supergirl, Joker, Scarecrow, Nightwing, Sinestro.



There are also DC Infinite Heroes 3-packs:

Wave 1 (August/September)
[Commissioner Gordon, Gotham City SWAT member x 2]
[Flash, Weather Wizard, Mirror Master]

Wave 2 (October)
[Superman, Wondergirl, Supergirl]
[Starfire, Captain Boomerang, Raven]

Wave 3 (October)
[Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Black Canary]
[Hawkman, Thanagarian Soldier x 2]

Wave 4 (November)
[Lex Luthor, Luthor Trooper x 2]

Future 3-packs:
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan/Star Sapphire/Black Hand)
Gotham City (Batman/Deadshot/Scarecrow)
Marvel Family (Black Adam/Shazam!/Mary Marvel)
Crisis (Harbinger/Shadow Demon 1/Shadow Demon 2)
Batman Family (Batwoman/Robin/Nightwing)

DC Women of Power

Get ready for a new line of DC Superbabes, but this time, their alter-egos are revealed, all decked out in gorgeous gowns successfully reflecting upon their true nature. Seriously, even a superchick wants to feel like a princess on the ball room floor. They are available exclusively from Tonner and only a limited amount of 200 each. You can currently pre-order these babes for an MSRP of $159.99 each.

WONDER WOMAN, Diana of Themyscira – Available Now
POSON IVY, Sealed with a Kiss - Second week of October
MERA, Queen of Atlantis – Mid to late October
SUPERGIRL, Kara of Krypton – First week of November
BLACK CANARY, Blonde Bombshell - First week of November

DC Universe Classics wave 6 coming in October (includes 2 variants)

Last week we previewed DC Universe Classics Wave 5 (the Walmart exclusive wave), but here's a look at what October holds in store for the general release Wave 6.
Pictured above are:

- Regeneration Suit Superman
- Classic Superman (Variant)
- Mr. Miracle
- Dr. Impossible (Variant)
- Hawkman
- Shazam!
- Killer Moth

Collect all 5 (supposedly the two variants have the same Build-A-Figure piece as their counterpart) to form Kalibak.

DC Direct announces release date & pricing for Bank Robber Joker and Batpod

DC Direct's partnership with Hong Kong-based Hot Toys continues as they will be distributing the forthcoming Bank Robber Joker deluxe action figure as well as the Batpod vehicle. DC Direct announced the release dates and pricing for both of these pieces this week:

THE DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BANK ROBBER THE JOKER - On Sale December 17, 2008 | $175.00
THE DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BAT-POD - On Sale February 25, 2009 | $295.00

Also, the previously announced Dark Knight Batman and Dark Knight Joker begin the collection, with the following release dates and pricing:

THE DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE THE JOKER - On Sale December 10, 2008 | $175.00
THE DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BATMAN - On Sale December 10, 2008 | $175.00

Obviously these don't come cheap, but these are extremely detailed, high-quality, limited-edition figures.

DC Universe Classics update - New 2-pack photos & wave 5 (Walmart exclusive) preview

Mattel has just released some new photos of the upcoming DCUC 2-packs! These are due out in approximately one month and feature some awesome combo sets.
Pictured above are:

- Batman Figure Pack featuring Batgirl & Azrael
- Green Lantern Figure Pack featuring Abin Sur & Hal Jordan
- New Gods Figure Pack featuring Orion & Lightray
- Super Enemies Figure Pack featuring Cyborg Superman & Mongul

[Update: These DCUC 2-packs are all exclusive to Toys 'R' Us.]

Also, new in-package photos of DC Universe Classics wave 5 have been posted at toymania.com. Wave 5 is a Walmart exclusive wave due for release in October. The Wave 5 "Collect and Connect" Build-A-Figure is Metallo (pictured below).
We covered Wave 4 here, and some internet reports say that the Wave 4 figures have been appearing in stores this past week. So get out there and try to find super-rare and in-demand Artemis (Wonder Woman variant).

Barbie DC Superheroes: Pink Label Collection

Mattel's Barbie is making a crossover with the DC Superbabes. These gorgeous 11 ½-inch women are priced at $39.99 each.

Batgirl: Available Now
This luscious red head is the only one released so far. She is decked out in her stylish skin-tight black suit with a matching cape as well as yellow gloves and boots. She sure looks ready to scold you for bad behavior.

Supergirl (Toys 'R' Us exclusive): Available 9/25/08
The girl of steel is available for purchase next week and you can get her at Toys ‘R’ Us only. She is dressed up in her less than modest, yet very sexy superhero attire. Yellow belt, shiny red cape and red high-heeled boots complete the look. Hmm…she may be an inspiration for the next comic-con convention.

Black Canary: Available 10/21/08
This Blonde Bombshell is due for release next month. Her wardrobe includes the black motorcycle jacket, black gloves, boots and – every man’s soft spot – the fishnet stockings.

Wonder Woman: Available 12/8/08
This Amazon Princess is scheduled to arrive in time for Christmas. In addition to her traditional patriotic attire, this babe comes with a matching cape, the lasso of truth, bulletproof bracelets, body armor and my personal favorite…the golden tiara.

Women of the DC Universe busts: Series 2

The 2nd series of the gorgeous Women of the DC Universe has come our way in this collection of busts designed by illustrator Terry Dodson. There are 8 different limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain busts in this DC Direct series, and the artwork is quite intricate and very sexed-up. Each measures aproximately 5.5 inches tall and they retail for between $50 and $55. I love superchicks, especially the ones with attitude, and this is a fantastic tribute to a number of them.

Available now are:
• Wonder Woman
• Wonder Girl
• Cheetah
• Batwoman

Be on the lookout for the following upcoming babes:
• Huntress – October 8, 2008
• Catwoman – October 15, 2008
• Jade – December 10, 2008
• Shazam! Mary – March 18, 2009

Justice League Unlimited - Wave 2 Target exclusive 3-packs hard to find

The newest wave of Justice League Unlimited has been appearing at Target stores over the past week, and in my experience the distribution of these figures is often uneven, and certain sets can be difficult to locate, driving up their prices on EBay.
I've been looking for The Question 3-pack shown above for the last week, visiting several different Target stores in two different states, but still no luck. But they are out there. So while I'm busy looking, here's a list of all the JLU action figures being released in this wave:

Wave 2
3-packs:
- Wonder Woman, Flash and The Question
- Fire, Ice and Green Lantern

Singles:
Batman (show accurate with Wonder Pig)
Superman (with phantom zone projector)
Wonder Woman
Bizzaro
Sinestro (Sinestro Corps uniform)

Six Packs:
Unknown Name (Batman, The Key, KGBeast, Atomic Skull, Shadow Thief, Silver Banshee)
Legends of the League (Superman, B'wana Beast, Deadman, Commander Steel, Vibe, Crimson Fox)

If anyone has any luck finding these, let us know in the comments.