PRESS RELEASE- NEW GODS: THE MOTION PICTURE
This winter, a major motion picture event is being unleashed on the world from DC and Warner Brothers Pictures. An adventure spanning an entire galaxy, Jack Kirby’s unparalleled pantheon of characters know collectively as the New Gods will finally make their Silver Screen debut in a film of the same name. Two worlds at war find themselves tied by bloodlines that make the conflict fiercer. On one side of the conflict is New Genesis, a planet of peace and harmony led by the wise and benevolent Highfather. On the other side is the planet Apokolips, led by the grim and ruthless dictator Darkseid, who seeks not only the annihilation of New Genesis, but the means to control life throughout the universe. The battleground for this conflict: Earth. A visual spectacle the likes of which has never been seen…a human drama that will resonate for all time.
To tie in with the release of the film, DC Direct has developed a line of action figures that sport movie-realistic detail and paint application. Designed by Joshua Izzo and Bruce Ross, this line will be in the 7” scale, and will feature major characters from the forthcoming blockbuster film. Never before have Jack Kirby’s characters been treated to such a detailed and loving action figure line. The first wave will include six figures, and is slated for release in October.
Darkseid (created by Joshua Izzo)
As played by Michael Clark Duncan
Head and Torso: NECA Sin City Manute
Arms: Toy Biz Hulkling
Hands: DC Direct Solomon Grundy
Legs: SOTA Street Fighter T. Hawk
Boots: Toy Biz Marvel Legends Apocolypse
Miscellaneous details: Vinyl, Magic Sculpt, Lanyard
Orion (created by Johsua Izzo)
As played by Ron Perlman
Head: Mezco Hellboy
Torso: Hasbro Planet of the Apes Ape General
Arms: SOTA Street Fighter Sagat & T. Hawk
Legs: Mezco Hellboy
Boots: Mattel DCSH Bane
Miscellaneous details: Vinyl, Magic Sculpt, Sheet Styrene, Lanyard
Metron (created by Joshua Izzo)
As played by Elijah Wood
Head: NECA Sin City Kevin and Sparkplugs
Body: Diamond Select Iron Spider
Mobius Chair: Mezco Silent Screamers Maria Metropolis chair, McFarlane X-Files alien coffin and miscellaneous fodder.
Miscellaneous details: Magic Sculpt, Lanyard
Big Barda (created by Bruce Ross)
As played by Lucy Lawless
Head: NECA Gozer from Ghostbusters
Body: NECA Gozer from Ghostbusters
Hands: ML Deathlok
Boots: ML Iron Man
Helmet: X2 Magneto and blister card plastic
Armor: Spawn Interlink Six accessories and epoxy putty
Miscellaneous fodder
Mister Miracle (created by Bruce Ross)
As played by Aaron Eckhart
Head: ML Omega Red
Body: McFarlane Man of Miracles
Hands: Mattel Batman Figure
Sculpting: Epoxy Putty
Coat: Leather
Parademon (created by Bruce Ross)
Body/flight pack: House of M Wolverine
Hands: Age of Apocalypse Sabertooth
Details: Miscellaneous fodder
Sculpting: Epoxy putty
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