It's that time of the month again, and DC Direct has announced it's latest assortment of products aimed at the specialty market, and discriminating comics fan. This DC Comics' Vertigo imprint gets to share some of the limelight once again with the release of new Sandman-related merchandise.

THE SANDMAN: INCARNATIONS DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET

Advance-solicited; in stores December 13. An incredible action-figure set based on the "Arabian Nights" story and THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS versions of the Lord of Dreams!

The "Arabian Nights" Sandman figure stands 6.25" tall and features multiple points of articulation. The figure comes packaged with a 2-piece cloak - which fits into the enclosed base to give the figure the illusion of floating - and a translucent orb that fits into its hands.

The DREAM HUNTERS figure stands 6.25" tall and features multiple points of articulation and comes with a cloak, a small Baku (the pig-like creature from the graphic novel), which stands 2.125". Packaged in a 4-color window box.

Ask your retailer for pricing information. Retailers, please note: THE SANDMAN: INCARNATIONS DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.

BATMAN POCKET WATCH
Pre-solicited; in stores October 4. A vintage style gold-colored pocket watch features an engraved Bat-symbol on the front of the case, and a classic 1940's era Batman on the inside face complemented by Roman numerals.

The BATMAN POCKET WATCH is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
SRP: $89.95

THE SANDMAN MINI-BOOKEND SET
Based on original sculpts by William Paquet based on designs by Michael Zulli; book written by Neil Gaiman; art by various; Advance-solicited; in stores November 22. The sold-out SANDMAN BOOKENDS are replicated in a reduced size, and packaged with a new SANDMAN collection! Each bookend measures 6" h x 3.5" w X 4" d. Included free with each set is a 6.5" h x 5.5" w 96-page hardcover book. Titled "THE QUOTABLE SANDMAN," it features many of the wisest, wittiest and most memorable quotations from writer Neil Gaiman's remarkable series and artwork selected from THE SANDMAN's entire run. (The book will be offered separately at a later time with a cover price of $19.95 U.S.) Packaged in a deluxe 5-panel window box.

Retailers, please note: THE SANDMAN MINI-BOOKEND SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.SRP: $125.00

FLASH PVC SET
Advance-solicited; in stores December 20. The Speed Force comes to life in a beautiful PVC Set! This 7-piece PVC set captures the DCU's speedster legacy with detailed figures of Impulse, Johnny Quick, Jesse Quick, Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen), Modern Age Flash (Wally West), Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick), and Max Mercury. These figures range from 3.25" to 4.5" tall and come packaged in a 4-color window box. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.SRP: $39.95

GREEN LANTERN (ALAN SCOTT) MINI-STATUE
Sculted by William Paquet based on designs by Steve RudeAdvance-solicited; in stores November 8. The last in a series of three mini-statues based on the sold-out trio of full-sized Green Lanterns! Golden Age GL Alan Scott strikes a heroic pose in this stunning cold-cast porcelain mini-statue measuring 6.25" h x 4.25" w x 2.25" d.

Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN (ALAN SCOTT) MINI-STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.SRP: $39.95

WONDER WOMAN STATUE
Pre-solicited; in stores December 13. The Amazon Princess comes to life in a beautiful cold-cast porcelain statue, sculpted by Tim Bruckner based on designs by Brian Bolland. The statue is based on Bolland's striking cover to WONDER WOMAN #72 (current series), expanded by the artist to take full advantage of all three dimensions, and features the Amazon Warrior standing proudly triumphant in the aftermath of battle.

The fully painted statue stands 11" h x 6" w x 8" d. Retailers, please note: The WONDER WOMAN STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.SRP: $195.00

WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE - relist
In stores August 2.
The variant Wonder Woman figure, originally offered as a chase incentive, is being made available again. This popular 6 1/4" tall, fully-painted action figure brings the Amazon Princess to vivid life. Packaged with a removable battleaxe and shield in a 4-color blister pack. Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.

PROMETHEA #1/TOMORROW STORIES #1 PRINT SET BY ALEX ROSS
Advance solicited; in stores September 13. The stunning covers to PROMETHEA#1 and TOMORROW STORIES #1 by Eisner Award-nominated cover artist Alex Rossare reproduced -- minus logos and cover copy -- in a beautiful print set. Each full-color print measures 10.5" x 13" and come shrink-wrapped on cardboard, ready to be framed. Retailers, please note: The PROMETHEA#1/TOMORROW STORIES #1 PRINT SET BY ALEX ROSS is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.SRP: (2 pcs.) $19.95

For more information on these and other upcoming DC Direct products check with your local comics retailer and be sure to watch upcoming issues of Previews!

[Posted 5/16/2000]