DC Direct shuttered?!

[MisterJ]

I hope they continue with the Bombshells Statues (I want that last DLX Harley they showed) and make at least the teased Bombshells Action Figures.

Hope they make the cancelled B&W and continue that line.

Would be amazing if they reissued the entire Batman the Animated Series line as well.

Wouldn't mind if they actually released the Uminga Aquaman and continued that line too.


......but I'm just going to expect absolutely none of those so I don't get disappointed.

[mmk123]

I wonder if the Covergirls line will continue. That line definitely was a success for DC Direct. It would be nice if they could continue with the unreleased statues that Frank Cho did and pick it up from there.

[Augen]

Originally Posted by BurningRage

From toyark
McFarlane Toys announced this morning that they are partnering with Warner Consumer Products to continue producing DC Direct / Collectibles items and distribute them. After the abrupt shut down of DC Direct last year, which was right after a rebranding from DC Collectibles – several fan favorite lines were left hanging. The Batman Animated 6 inch line, the Batman Black and White statue line, the Harley Red White and Black statue line all have some life left in them and can now be addressed. Read on to check the official press release!

McFarlane Toys Partners with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to Create New DC Direct Collectibles with Exclusive Global Distribution

McFarlane Toys to Develop DC Statues, Busts, Figures, and More with New Designs Coming in 2022

Tempe, Ariz.—July 27, 2021 –McFarlane Toys’ huge success story with their DC Multiverse action figures is getting bigger and better as they announce they are further expanding their relationship with DC and Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP). McFarlane Toys have entered into a global licensing agreement with WBCP to unleash a new line of McFarlane Toys designed statues, busts, and figures based on DC’s expansive roster of iconic characters. Fans and collectors can look forward to an array of McFarlane Toys created DC Direct collectibles under legendary artist Todd McFarlane’s creative direction coming in 2022.

McFarlane will also manage current DC Direct inventory.

Under McFarlane Toys, DC Direct will continue to produce high-quality collectibles, including fan-favorite lines DC Designer Series, Batman Black & White, and Harley Quinn Red, White & Black.

In 2020, McFarlane Toys launched its successful DC Multiverse line with ultra-posable action figures and vehicles to bring dozens of iconic DC characters based on the comic books, video games, and feature films to life at mass specialty retailers globally. McFarlane Toys’ DC Multiverse line is one of the top-selling action figure lines in the US.

McFarlane Toys will continue to sell and market all the current and upcoming pre-ordered DC offerings.

Fans of both McFarlane Toys and DC can check McFarlane.com and the McFarlane Toys social media channels for updates and news.

I have tempered hopes, but hope nevertheless. If we can get Bombshells and Cover Girls back I'll be very happy.

[Platty]

Amazing news. My hopes that the jim lee batman black and white 3.0 will be made into a 1:6 designer series remain alive!

[SDguy]

Originally Posted by Platty

Amazing news. My hopes that the jim lee batman black and white 3.0 will be made into a 1:6 designer series remain alive!

If the McFarlane B&W doesn't get the 1:6 Designer series treatment then I'd expect nothing.

[Rom-El]

That's good news. A lifeline!

[Mister H]

Originally Posted by Platty

Amazing news. My hopes that the jim lee batman black and white 3.0 will be made into a 1:6 designer series remain alive!

Originally Posted by SDguy

If the McFarlane B&W doesn't get the 1:6 Designer series treatment then I'd expect nothing.

The Batman B&W statues have been a good run but I never understood why they didn’t just make 1/6 to begin with. The retail on the 1/6 Designer Series were a very reasonable price.

[SDguy]

Originally Posted by Mister H

The Batman B&W statues have been a good run but I never understood why they didn’t just make 1/6 to begin with. The retail on the 1/6 Designer Series were a very reasonable price.

I think back when they started the B&W's were REALLY cheap though. I don't know how any of it will play out with today's prices. I also have no idea if the 1:6 Designer Series has any effect on the TH 1:6 license, or vice versa.

[AlexLothos]

Very intriguing news. I'm cautiously optimistic.

[Master Pizza]

Maybe this experience will encourage him to make Spawn statues.