DC Direct Shipping update

[Virsago]

This schedule covers the current week, the next two weeks, and any items where a date change is already known: this update covers dates up to November 2.

Please scroll past this first updates section to see a longer schedule. Do not be alarmed if an item is on the second list but not on this top list - items will be moved to the top section as their scheduled dates get closer.

October 19:

* Batman by Kia Asamiya Wave 2 Action Figures (Batman, Evil Batman, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy) - was October 12


October 26:

* Krypto & Friends Animated Series Maquette Set
* Batman Begins: Camouflage Batmobile - was October 5


November 2:

* The Batman: Batmobile Maquette
* Justice League Unlimited: Black Canary Maquette - was October 19


November 16:

* Batman Marionette - was September 14
* MEGAS XLR Statue - was September 28


November 23:

* Wonder Woman Mini Statue - was October 26


November 30:

* Superman 13" Deluxe Collector Figure - was November 2


To Be Determined:

* Batman the Long Halloween: Series 1 Action Figures (Two-Face, Catwoman, the Joker, Mad Hatter, Batman) - was October 19
* The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Statue - was October 19
* Identity Crisis: Series 1 Action Figures (Deadshot, Green Arrow, Dr. Light, Zatanna, Hawkman) - was October 5


V FOR VENDETTA MOVIE MASK REPLICA TO BE RESOLICITED

The V FOR VENDETTA MOVIE MASK REPLICA (AUG050294), solicited in the August Previews (Volume XV #8) to arrive in stores on October 25, is being resolicited.

All orders on this item are cancelled. It will be resolicited in the December Previews (Volume XV #12) to arrive in stores in February, closer to the movie's opening date.


The items listed above were included in this week's update from DC Direct (again, it covers a three-week range). Listed below are the original dates from the original solicitations/ announcements.

November 9, 2005:

* Superman & Batman Deluxe Bookends


November 16, 2005:

* Crisis on Infinite Earths, Series 2 Action Figures (Anti-Monitor, Barry Allen Flash, Earth 2 Superman, Battle Armor Lex Luthor, Robot Brainiac)


November 23, 2005:

* Hi Hi Puffy Amiyumi Maquette Set
* Batman Christmas Holiday 2005 Collector's Plate


November 30, 2005:

* Superman: Strength Poster
* Wonder Woman Identity Crisis Poster
* Kingdom Come: Spectre, Green Lantern & Norman McCay Statue
* Kingdom Come: Superman, Hawkman & Red Robin Statue - relisted


December 7, 2005:

* Green Lantern vs. Sinestro Statue
* Elseworlds Series 1 Action Figures (Red Son Superman, Red Son Wonder Woman, Crimson Mist Batman, Thrillkiller Batman, Thrillkiller Batgirl)
* Batman Wall Gargoyle Statue by Kotobukiya


January 11, 2006:

* Batman: Black & White Statue (Joe Kubert)


January 18, 2006:

* Secret Files: Unmasked!: Series 2 Action Figures (Batman, the Martian Manhunter, Superman, Batgirl, the Joker)


January 25, 2006:

* Superman: Cover to Cover: Superman #1 Statue


February 1, 2006:

* Silver Age Batman and Robin Statue


February 8, 2006:

* Women of the DC Universe: Wonder Woman Bust


February 15, 2006:

* Batman Knightfall Action Figures (Azrael as Batman, Nightwing, Catwoman, Bane, Mask of Tengu Batman)


February 22, 2006:

* All Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder Poster
* JSA: Guardian Angels Poster


March 1, 2006:

* Green Lantern 13" Collector Figure


March 8, 2006:

* Superman Deluxe Statue


March 15, 2006:

* Series 2 Identity Crisis Action Figures (Batman, Elongated Man, the Flash, Black Canary, Captain Boomerang)


March 22, 2006:

* Women of the DC Universe: Poison Ivy Bust


April 5, 2006:

* JLA Classified Series One Action Figures (Aquaman, the Flash, Green Lantern, the Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman)
* Green Lantern: Rebirth Poster
* JLA Classified #1 Poster


April 12, 2006:

* Departure From Krypton Mini-Statue


April 19, 2006:

* Batman Black & White Statue Inspired by Mike Mignola
* Looney Tunes Series 1 Action Figures (the Scarlet Pumpernickel Sylvester and Daffy Duck, What's Opera Doc Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny)
* Superman/Batman Series 1: Public Enemies (Ed McGuinness) Action Figures (Superman, Batman, Shazam, Captain Atom, Metallo) - relisted


May 3, 2006:

* Superman: Cover to Cover - Superman #24 Statue
* Women of the DC Universe: Catwoman Bust


May 10, 2006:

* Justice League (Alex Ross) Series 3 Action Figures (Green Lantern, the Joker, Plastic Man, Poison Ivy, and Wonder Woman)


May 24, 2006:

* Silver Age Superman Series 1 Action Figures (Superman Robot [with Beppo the Super-Monkey], Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White)


May 31, 2006:

* Who's Who Mystery Box Set Series 1 (Batmobile, Superman, Batman, The Joker, Shazam!, The Flash, and Green Lantern)


June 7, 2006:

* Jim Lee Superman Mini-Statue


June 14, 2006:

* Arrival in Smallville Mini-Statue


June 21, 2006:

* Superman/Batman Series 2: The Return of Supergirl (Michael Turner) Action Figures (Darkseid, Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Corrupted Supergirl)


June 28, 2006:

* Samurai Jack and Scotsman Statue
* Shazam! Deluxe Statue

[madjazz]

Long time between solicitation and delivery on some of these, but am anticipating more than one piece. Thanks for the list.

[bat_collector]

Thanks, now I know that green lantern set isn't coming as soon as I thought.

[superash]

is anyone going to get the 13 inch deluxe figures or Superman or Green Lantern?
i was thinking about it but $80 for just a figure?!!?! guess i will have to wait and see it in person to find out if it's worth it.

[TV8]

Woner Woman Mini Statue delayed to November 23???? I know DC pull this crap all the time, but this is my first exposure to it. Man, I'm pissed off. I checked last week and their website was telling me October 26. What am I going to do now will all the candles and scented oil I bought?

[Relic Reaper]

Black Canary's delayed another week? I'm actually looking forward to this one quite a bit.

[Grievous]

When will the Superman Returns stuff be revealed?

[TV8]

When will the Superman Returns stuff be revealed?
Dec 2008. (delayed)

[Virsago]

November 2:

* The Batman: Batmobile Maquette
* Justice League Unlimited: Black Canary Maquette - was October 19


November 16:

* Batman Marionette - was September 14
* Superman: Strength Poster - was November 30
* Wonder Woman Identity Crisis Poster - was November 30


November 23:

* Wonder Woman Mini Statue - was October 26


November 30:

* Superman 13" Deluxe Collector Figure - was November 2


December 21:

* Superman & Batman Deluxe Bookends - was November 9
* MEGAS XLR Statue - was September 28


To Be Determined:

* Batman the Long Halloween: Series 1 Action Figures (Two-Face, Catwoman, the Joker, Mad Hatter, Batman) - was October 19
* The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Statue - was October 19
* Identity Crisis: Series 1 Action Figures (Deadshot, Green Arrow, Dr. Light, Zatanna, Hawkman) - was October 5
* Crisis on Infinite Earths, Series 2 Action Figures (Anti-Monitor, Barry Allen Flash, Earth 2 Superman, Battle Armor Lex Luthor, Robot Brainiac) - was November 16


From time to time, the shipment dates from Diamond Comics Distributors to comic book stores will be changed (deliveries are usually on Wednesdays) due to various holidays: Diamond Holiday Shipping Schedule: July 2005 - January 2006.


The items listed above were included in this week's update from DC Direct (again, it covers a three-week range). Listed below are the original dates from the original solicitations/ announcements.

November 23, 2005:

* Hi Hi Puffy Amiyumi Maquette Set
* Batman Christmas Holiday 2005 Collector's Plate


November 30, 2005:

* Kingdom Come: Spectre, Green Lantern & Norman McCay Statue
* Kingdom Come: Superman, Hawkman & Red Robin Statue - relisted


December 7, 2005:

* Green Lantern vs. Sinestro Statue
* Elseworlds Series 1 Action Figures (Red Son Superman, Red Son Wonder Woman, Crimson Mist Batman, Thrillkiller Batman, Thrillkiller Batgirl)
* Batman Wall Gargoyle Statue by Kotobukiya


January 11, 2006:

* Batman: Black & White Statue (Joe Kubert)


January 18, 2006:

* Secret Files: Unmasked!: Series 2 Action Figures (Batman, the Martian Manhunter, Superman, Batgirl, the Joker)


January 25, 2006:

* Superman: Cover to Cover: Superman #1 Statue


February 1, 2006:

* Silver Age Batman and Robin Statue


February 8, 2006:

* Women of the DC Universe: Wonder Woman Bust


February 15, 2006:

* Batman Knightfall Action Figures (Azrael as Batman, Nightwing, Catwoman, Bane, Mask of Tengu Batman)


February 22, 2006:

* All Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder Poster
* JSA: Guardian Angels Poster


March 1, 2006:

* Green Lantern 13" Collector Figure


March 8, 2006:

* Superman Deluxe Statue


March 15, 2006:

* Series 2 Identity Crisis Action Figures (Batman, Elongated Man, the Flash, Black Canary, Captain Boomerang)


March 22, 2006:

* Women of the DC Universe: Poison Ivy Bust


April 5, 2006:

* JLA Classified Series One Action Figures (Aquaman, the Flash, Green Lantern, the Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman)
* Green Lantern: Rebirth Poster
* JLA Classified #1 Poster


April 12, 2006:

* Departure From Krypton Mini-Statue


April 19, 2006:

* Batman Black & White Statue Inspired by Mike Mignola
* Looney Tunes Series 1 Action Figures (the Scarlet Pumpernickel Sylvester and Daffy Duck, What's Opera Doc Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny)
* Superman/Batman Series 1: Public Enemies (Ed McGuinness) Action Figures (Superman, Batman, Shazam, Captain Atom, Metallo) - relisted


May 3, 2006:

* Superman: Cover to Cover - Superman #24 Statue
* Women of the DC Universe: Catwoman Bust


May 10, 2006:

* Justice League (Alex Ross) Series 3 Action Figures (Green Lantern, the Joker, Plastic Man, Poison Ivy, and Wonder Woman)


May 24, 2006:

* Silver Age Superman Series 1 Action Figures (Superman Robot [with Beppo the Super-Monkey], Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White)


May 31, 2006:

* Who's Who Mystery Box Set Series 1 (Batmobile, Superman, Batman, The Joker, Shazam!, The Flash, and Green Lantern)


June 7, 2006:

* Jim Lee Superman Mini-Statue


June 14, 2006:

* Arrival in Smallville Mini-Statue


June 21, 2006:

* Superman/Batman Series 2: The Return of Supergirl (Michael Turner) Action Figures (Darkseid, Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Corrupted Supergirl)


June 28, 2006:

* Samurai Jack and Scotsman Statue
* Shazam! Deluxe Statue

[msw313]

Long time between solicitation and delivery on some of these, but am anticipating more than one piece. Thanks for the list.
DC Direct always goes for about a 6-month lead time between solicitation and delivery.

They set edition sizes based on initial orders, which means actual manufacture does not begin until orders are all in. This increases the lead time, which also gives them more time to work out problems before production actually starts. This also increases the accuracy of the projected delivery date. While not 100%, DC Direct hits the original release target more often than anyone else.

Most other companies set edition sizes in advance and already have the production process in motion before soliciting. While this shortens the theoretical lead time, most projected shipping dates are postponed one or more times due to unanticipated production delays.

[yodanut]

I know I'm a sucker for just about anything from Samurai Jack but this statue looks great, doesn't it?

[P1X4R]

isn't this sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios due out for 2006?

[yodanut]

I think so....but can't find it on their website.

[Virsago]

This schedule covers the current week, the next two weeks, and any items where a date change is already known: this update covers dates up to December 14.

Please scroll past this first updates section to see a longer schedule. Do not be alarmed if an item is on the second list but not on this top list - items will be moved to the top section as their scheduled dates get closer.

November 30:

* Kingdom Come: Superman, Hawkman & Red Robin Statue - (relist)
* Batman Wall Gargoyle Statue by Kotobukiya - was December 7


December 21:

* Superman & Batman Deluxe Bookends - was November 9
* MEGAS XLR Statue - was September 28
* Hi Hi Puffy Amiyumi Maquette Set - was November 23
* Kingdom Come: Spectre, Green Lantern & Norman McCay Statue - was November 30
* Green Lantern vs. Sinestro Statue - was December 7


December 28:

* Elseworlds Series 1 Action Figures (Red Son Superman, Red Son Wonder Woman, Crimson Mist Batman, Thrillkiller Batman, Thrillkiller Batgirl) - was December 7


To Be Determined:

* Batman the Long Halloween: Series 1 Action Figures (Two-Face, Catwoman, the Joker, Mad Hatter, Batman) - was October 19
* The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Statue - was October 19
* Identity Crisis: Series 1 Action Figures (Deadshot, Green Arrow, Dr. Light, Zatanna, Hawkman) - was October 5


A reminder about the Series One Crisis on Infinite Earths action figures: DC is allowing retailers to return this series for full credit plus a shipping allowance. DC is producing an improved run of these figures, to be released in June 2006. If you are a consumer who bought any of these figures, you can return them to your retailer for a refund. (Actually, DC has said this to their retailers, so you can return them to any retailer, not just where you bought them: "Retailers are urged to alert their customers to this program and to accept returns from any customers, including those who may have purchased the figures from another retailer, through December 7.")

From time to time, the shipment dates from Diamond Comics Distributors to comic book stores will be changed (deliveries are usually on Wednesdays) due to various holidays: Diamond Holiday Shipping Schedule: July 2005 - January 2006.


The items listed above were included in this week's update from DC Direct (again, it covers a three-week range). Listed below are the original dates from the original solicitations/ announcements.

January 11, 2006:

* Batman: Black & White Statue (Joe Kubert)


January 18, 2006:

* Secret Files: Unmasked!: Series 2 Action Figures (Batman, the Martian Manhunter, Superman, Batgirl, the Joker)


January 25, 2006:

* Superman: Cover to Cover: Superman #1 Statue


February 1, 2006:

* Silver Age Batman and Robin Statue


February 8, 2006:

* Women of the DC Universe: Wonder Woman Bust


February 15, 2006:

* Batman Knightfall Action Figures (Azrael as Batman, Nightwing, Catwoman, Bane, Mask of Tengu Batman)


February 22, 2006:

* All Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder Poster
* JSA: Guardian Angels Poster


March 1, 2006:

* Green Lantern 13" Collector Figure


March 8, 2006:

* Superman Deluxe Statue


March 15, 2006:

* Series 2 Identity Crisis Action Figures (Batman, Elongated Man, the Flash, Black Canary, Captain Boomerang)


March 22, 2006:

* Women of the DC Universe: Poison Ivy Bust


April 5, 2006:

* JLA Classified Series One Action Figures (Aquaman, the Flash, Green Lantern, the Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman)
* Green Lantern: Rebirth Poster
* JLA Classified #1 Poster


April 12, 2006:

* Departure From Krypton Mini-Statue


April 19, 2006:

* Batman Black & White Statue Inspired by Mike Mignola
* Looney Tunes Series 1 Action Figures (the Scarlet Pumpernickel Sylvester and Daffy Duck, What's Opera Doc Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny)
* Superman/Batman Series 1: Public Enemies (Ed McGuinness) Action Figures (Superman, Batman, Shazam, Captain Atom, Metallo) - relisted


May 3, 2006:

* Superman: Cover to Cover - Superman #24 Statue
* Women of the DC Universe: Catwoman Bust


May 10, 2006:

* Justice League (Alex Ross) Series 3 Action Figures (Green Lantern, the Joker, Plastic Man, Poison Ivy, and Wonder Woman)


May 24, 2006:

* Silver Age Superman Series 1 Action Figures (Superman Robot [with Beppo the Super-Monkey], Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White)


May 31, 2006:

* Who's Who Mystery Box Set Series 1 (Batmobile, Superman, Batman, The Joker, Shazam!, The Flash, and Green Lantern)


June 7, 2006:

* Jim Lee Superman Mini-Statue


June 14, 2006:

* Arrival in Smallville Mini-Statue


June 21, 2006:

* Superman/Batman Series 2: The Return of Supergirl (Michael Turner) Action Figures (Darkseid, Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Corrupted Supergirl)


June 28, 2006:

* Samurai Jack and Scotsman Statue
* Shazam! Deluxe Statue
* Crisis on Infinite Earths, Series 1 Action Figures - new and improved, resolicited (Supergirl, Monitor, Earth 2 Robin, Harbinger, and Psycho Pirate)
* Crisis on Infinite Earths, Series 2 Action Figures (Anti-Monitor, Barry Allen Flash, Earth 2 Superman, Battle Armor Lex Luthor, and Robot Brainiac)


July 5, 2006:

* JLA: The New Frontier Series 1 Action Figures (Green Lantern, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, and Blackhawk)


July 12, 2006:

* JLA: The New Frontier Poster
* Identity Crisis Poster
* Women of the DC Universe: Hawkgirl Bust


July 19, 2006:

* Superman #14 Mini-Statue
* Green Lantern Hal Jordan Power Battery Mini-Prop Replica
* Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Series 2 Action Figures ("Baseball Bugs" Gashouse Gorilla and Bugs Bunny, "Scrambled Aches" Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote)


July 26, 2006:

* Lex Luthor 13" Deluxe Collector Figure