Toy Fair 08 announcements

Domo

Dark Horse is very proud to announce the spring release of a line of merchandise based on the popular Japanese NHK mascot Domo. The product line includes a unique self-mailer stationery set, an adorable sculpted refrigerator magnet, an embroidered patch, two separate journals, and a flocked vinyl Domo in four variations. The stationery, photo journal, and patch will release in April, followed by the flocked journal, sculpted magnet, and the limited-edition flocked vinyl figures in June—see edition size and info below.

Classic Brown—Limited Edition

Royal Blue—Limited to 500

Fabulous Fuchsia—Limited to 500

Polar White—Limited to 250

The Spirit

In celebration of Will Eisner’s 1940s classic creation, and the summer ‘09 release of the film directed by comics-to-film savant Frank Miller, Dark Horse will be releasing two separate lines of products based on The Spirit. This spring, fans can look forward to statues, busts, PVC sets, sculpted magnets, and more based on the classic comics. Soon to follow will be a line of products based on the film adaptation.



MINDstyle

Dark Horse has signed an agreement to act as exclusive sales agent for the entire program of licensed products for MINDstyle—a California-based company which has recently emerged as a leading manufacturer of high-end collectible figures. The initial offerings, slated for release beginning in April 2008, will include deluxe limited-edition vinyl figures and specialty products based on the classic Jim Henson film The Dark Crystal, comics artist Frank Cho’s Liberty Meadows, and award-winning painter Brom’s acclaimed book The Plucker.

Hellboy
Dark Horse Comics is bringing forward a new presentation of some classic merchandise based on the award-winning graphic novels by Mike Mignola. Hellboy, Abe Sapien, and Lobster Johnson will be boxed as a three-pack of PVC figures. The Hellboy PVC figure will also be available in a new book-and-figure boxed set that will include a special new edition of the graphic novel that started it all, Seed of Destruction, with new cover art by Mike Mignola. Additionally in June, a Hellboy ceramic coffee mug is on its way, with a brand-new Mignola design in full color. Dark Horse is currently working with Mignola on a new series of art-based T-shirt designs, which should also be available this spring.

Doctor Who
Weta Collectibles and Dark Horse are pleased to announce the launch of Doctor Who statues based on the new BBC series! The first statue, Dalek’s Destruction, is from the episode titled “Dalek,” from the ninth Doctor Who series, starring Christopher Eccleston. The second piece, The Cybercontroller, is from the “Age of Steel” episode from the tenth series (new series 2006, Part 2 of a two-part story), starring David Tennant as the Doctor. Both statues will be available in May 2008. Also on the horizon is a Sontaran Helmet, with edition size and pricing still to be determined.



Weta Originals Victorious Mongoose 1902a Ray Pistol

The fourth installment of the revered Weta Originals Raygun series will be available in March ’08. This limited edition ray pistol is handcrafted and made out of metal with a hand-carved wooden handle. It comes with its own display case, certificate of authenticity, and an assortment of implements and crafting tools.



Lenore

Based on original art from Roman Dirge, with his full involvement and approval, the latest Lenore PVC set is morbidly charming. Depicting Taxidermy in his chair, looming with his empty-eyed stare, The Spam Witch on her broom with cat and dog in tow, and Lenore in her cute little bunny suit with a knife AND a mallet! The second Lenore PVC set by Dark Horse Deluxe will be available in March 2008.



Vampire Hunter D PVC Set
Based on the revered illustrations of Yoshitaka Amano, this is the first in a line of upcoming Vampire Hunter D products. Featuring D, Doris, and Magnus, these are some of the finest representations of these characters ever made! Meticulously sculpted and painted by Tim Bruckner, this set truly captures the beauty and attitude of these beloved characters. The Vampire Hunter D PVC set will be available July 2008.


Serenity

In conjunction with the launch of the new Serenity: Better Days series in March, Dark Horse will be releasing a pair of lunch boxes. Featuring the traditional Serenity logo that fans have come to know and love, the original lunch box also depicts the ship herself, and is trimmed by a colorful band of Serenity’s spacey intergalactic currency. The second lunch box spotlights the anime-style art from Mark Brooks and Peter Gilstrap’s Fruity Oaty Bar commercial.



Kull Bust

The Savage Sword collection continues with one of Robert E. Howard’s most enduring characters, Kull, who after being exiled from his native Atlantis as a youth, and an adventurous career as a slave, pirate, and gladiator, emerges as king of the mythical kingdom of Valusia. This is the second in a series of busts from The Savage Sword collection. Following the release of Conan in December, the Kull bust will be available this June.


Samurai Champloo Mini-busts

One of today's most popular anime series is getting the 3-D treatment. Created and directed by renowned animation talent Shinichiro Watanabe, best known for the mega-hit Cowboy Bebop, this work centers around a trio of unforgettable characters: Mugen, Jin, and Fuu. We are bringing them all forward as limited-edition pieces that are faithful to every nuance of the Japanese originals. The three mini-busts will be sold separately and will be available this July.



Classic Comic Book Characters #8–#12

Dark Horse continues their ongoing Classic Comic Book Characters line with six new “Syroco-style” statuettes releasing in 2008. Slated for a March release, Classic Comic Book Character #8: Grendel will be the first this year, followed by Cutter in April, Green Lama and Ghost in May, The Goon in June, and The Rocketeer in July. Inspired by the "Syroco" statues of the 1940s and sculpted by those fine folks at Yoe! Studio, nearly 50 different statues have been released thus far to wide acclaim. Many statuettes in the series have sold out and now command collector’s prices.