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DC Direct action figures - A Brief History Part 1

by: toysheik( 9123Feedback score is 5,000 to 9,999)
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DC Direct is the exclusive collectibles division of DC Comics, the Time Warner subsidiary that publishes comic books and licenses characters such as Superman and Batman. DC Direct produces statues, props,
 replicas and prints for the direct market, a distribution and retail network primarily serving comic book specialty stores. DC Direct produces a number of action figures for this market as well, most of which are produced in the 6 to 7-inch scale.

Action Figure Production History
1998
    * Alfred E. Neuman
    * Black Spy
    * White Spy
1999
Series 1 Released March 17, 1999
    * Golden Age Sandman
    * Wonder Woman
    * Swamp Thing
Series 2 Released September 1, 1999
    * Death
    * Jessie Custer
    * Plastic Man
Series 3 Released December 1, 1999
    * Sandman:Morpheus
    * Starman
    * Spider Jerusalem
2000
Hard Travelling Heroes Released February 9, 2000
    * Green Lantern: Hal Jordan
    * Black Canary
    * Green Arrow: Oliver Queen
Preacher Released May 10, 2000
    * Cassidy
    * Tulip
    * Saint of Killers
Mystics, Mages & Magicians Released August 16, 2000
    * Dr. Fate
    * Spectre
    * Zatanna
    * John Constantine
    * Starfire
DC Speedsters Released October 11, 2000
    * Kid Flash: Wally West
    * Impulse
    * Max Mercury
DC Androids Released November 1, 2000
    * Amazo
    * Hourman
    * Tomorrow Woman
Justice Society of America Released November 29, 2000
    * Golden Age Starman
    * Golden Age Green Lantern: Alan Scott
    * Golden Age Flash
    * Golden Age Wonder Woman
Boxed Sets
    * Hawkman & Hawkgirl - June 28
    * Tom Strong & Pneuman - September 6
    * Captain Marvel & Billy Batson - September 27
    * Big Barda, Mr. Miracle, & Oberon - November 22
    * Sandman "Arabian Nights" & "Dream Hunters" - December 13
2001
Legion of Super-Heroes Series 1 Released January 3, 2001
    * Cosmic Boy
    * Saturn Girl
    * Lightning Lad
Teen Titans Released Feb 7, 2001
    * Cyborg
    * Raven
Wonder Woman Released March 14, 2001
    * Artemis
    * Ares
    * Cheetah
Justice Society of America Released April 4, 2001
    * Golden Age Dr. Mid-Nite
    * Golden Age Hourman
Justice League of America Released June 6, 2001
    * Martian Manhunter
    * Red Tornado
Supernatural Released June 20, 2001
    * Deadman
    * The Demon
    * Spectre - Hal Jordan
Flash Released July 25, 2001
    * Captain Cold
    * Mirror Master
Green Lantern Corps Released August 1, 2001
    * Sinestro
    * Star Sapphire
Planetary Released September 19, 2001
    * Elijah Snow
    * The Drummer
    * Jakita Wagner
JLA Villains Released October 3, 2001
    * Eclipso
    * Gorilla Grodd
Just-Us-League Of Stupid Heroes Released October 17, 2001
    * Alfred E. Neuman as Batman
    * Alfred E. Neuman as Superman
Sandman Released November 21, 2001
    * Sandman: Daniel
    * Delirium
    * Desire
Justice Society of America Released December 12, 2001
    * Power Girl
    * Wildcat
    * Solomon Grundy
Boxed Sets
    * Aquaman & Aqualad - January 31
    * Darkseid & Orion - June 6
    * Flash, Kid Flash & Cosmic Treadmill - July 4
    * Silver Age Wonder Woman & Wonder Girl - August 22
    * Lobo with Dawg & Cycle - October 17
    * Golden Age Superman & Lois Lane - November 7
    * Silver Age Green Arrow & Speedy - December 5
2002
Green Lantern Corps Released January 30, 2002
    * John Stewart

    * Tomar Re

Green Lantern Corps Released February 13, 2002
    * Kyle Rayner

    * Fatality

Just-Us-League of Stupid Heroes Series 2 Released March 6, 2002
    * Alfred E. Neuman as Green Lantern
    * Alfred E. Neuman as The Flash
Shazam! Released April 3, 2002
    * Captain Marvel
    * Black Adam
Fighting Forces Released April 24, 2002
    * Sgt. Rock
Justice Society of America Released May 15, 2002
    * The Shade
    * Vandal Savage
Legion of Super-Heroes Series 2 Released May 15, 2002
    * Brainiac 5
    * Mon-El
Magic & Mystery Released May 29, 2002
    * Phantom Stranger
    * Tim Hunter
    * Mordru
Classic Heroes Released June 19, 2002
    * The Question
    * Phantom Lady
    * Uncle Sam
    * Blue Beetle
The Authority Released August 14, 2002
    * Apollo
    * The Engineer
    * Jenny Sparks
    * The Midnighter
Just-Us-League of Stupid Heroes Series 3 Released September 4, 2002

    * Alfred E. Neuman as Green Arrow
    * Alfred E. Neuman as Robin
Smallville Released October 2, 2002

    * Clark Kent
    * Lana Lang
    * Lex Luthor
Crime Syndicate Released November 13, 2002
    * Ultraman
    * Superwoman
    * Power Ring
    * Johnny Quick
    * Owlman
Boxed Sets
    * Silver Age Superboy & Supergirl - August 7
    * Mad Magazine 50th Anniversary - September 4
    * Promethea and Sophie - September 18
    * The Brave & The Bold #28 Gift Set - October 2
2003
Legion of Super-Heroes Series 3 Released January 29, 2003
    * Star Boy
    * Sun Boy
    * Ultra Boy
    * Chameleon Boy
Green Lantern Corps Released February 19, 2003
    * Silver Age Hal Jordan
    * Guy Gardner

    * Effigy

Superman Series 1 Released March 19, 2003
    * Superman
    * Bizarro
    * Brainiac 13
Superman Series 2 Released June 4, 2003
    * Supergirl
    * Cyborg Superman
    * Doomsday

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Guide ID: 10000000001684471Guide created: 08/30/06 (updated 04/30/09)

 
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