May 12, 2005 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Action Figure Xpress will be debuting several new exclusives at the San Diego Comic-Con International:

Mortal Kombat Deception: Exclusive Cold Snap Sub-Zero Action Figure
This figure will launch the new Mortal Kombat line from Jazwares. The regular assortment isn't due out until August but fans can purchase this exclusive at Comic-Con, and then online after the show.

The Lord of the Rings: Exclusive Elrond Minimate
Lead your army of Minimates with this exclusive Elrond edition! 2 1/2" Mini Figure includes 14 points of articulation, Elven Armor, cape, sword, and scabbard.

Star Trek: Exclusive DS9 Tribbles Science Officer Dax Action Figure
In late 2374, while transporting the Bajoran Orb of Time from Cardassia back to its home world, the Deep Space Nine crew is thrown back nearly a century in time and right into the middle of one of the pivotal, early encounters between the Klingon Empire and the United Federation of Planets. Discovering a plot to kill Enterprise Captain James T. Kirk while his ship is orbiting the old Deep Space Station K-7, the DS9 crew must infiltrate the legendary starship in order to prevent the Klingons from killing Kirk and changing history! Dax will include a padd, tricorder, communicator and tribble.

All of these exclusives will be available for purchase online after the show in case fans are unable to attend Comic-Con.

Action Figure Xpress also has several new items of interest to collectors:

Mortal Kombat Deception: Series 1 Action Figure Set
Set of four (4) figures includes 1 x Scorpion w/ swords & spear, 1 x Sub-Zero w/ Kori Blade & Snap-On Ice Projectile, 1 x Raiden w/ Lightning Projectile & "Glowing Eyes", and 1 x Baraka w/ removable arm blades. By Jazwares. Preorder now and add on our Exclusive "Cold Snap" Sub-Zero Action Figure ($9.99 value, debuting at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, July 13-17) and/or the Skull Head Scorpion Action Figure at a specially discounted price!

Angel: Exclusive "The Ring" Angel Action Figure
An AFX Exclusive! This figure which depicts Angel from the episode where he found himself forced to compete against innocent demons in an underground fighting tournament stands 6 tall and was sculpted by Gentle Giant. This exclusive comes with 16 points of articulation; as well as wooden spear, knife and base. By Diamond Select. Add on other Angel action figures at specially discounted prices (regularly $14.99)!

Angel: Exclusive Just Rewards Vampire Spike Action Figure
An AFX exclusive! This exclusive figure depicts the vampire anti-hero (portrayed by actor James Marsters) as he appeared in the fifth season episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "Just Rewards". Featuring Spike in his menacing vampire form, the action figure stands approximately 6 tall and features 16 points of articulation. The figure also comes with a battle axe, a cross with an altar, a stake, a jacket, a bag of blood, and a railroad spike. By Diamond Select Toys. Get a FREE Buffy figure with your purchase!

Street Fighter: Series 3 Action Figure Set
Set of five (5) figures includes Guile, Sakura, Adon, Balrog, and Gen. By SOTA Toys.