DC Direct To Present Authentic Batman Begins Movie Collectibles At The American International Toy Fair In New York

DC Direct, DC Comics' toy and collectibles brand, will unveil its line of Batman Begins authentic movie collectibles at the 2005 American International Toy Fair. The line includes several Batman Statues, a Batman Bust, a Batman 13" deluxe figure, Ra's Al Ghul and Scarecrow Mini-Statues, a Batmobile Replica, and a Batarang Prop Replica.

About the DC Direct line of Batman Begins Movie Collectibles:

BATMAN BEGINS: CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN STATUE
Having mastered an array of training and fighting methods, Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City to strike fear in those who prey upon the innocent. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 14" high x 8" wide x 8.5" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited edition of 2,500.

Price: $195.00 U.S. / $299.95 CAN.
In stores April 27, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: BATMOBILE REPLICA
Sculpted directly from the actual 3D designs for the Batmobile in Batman Begins. No car has ever been like the Batmobile, or been called upon to perform incredible feats that Batman demands of his unique vehicle. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain replica measures approximately 4.25" high x 6.5" wide x 10" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in packaged in an elegant black gift box with foil stamping. Limited edition of 2,600.

Price: $195.00 U.S. / $299.95 CAN.
In stores May 4, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: BATARANG PROP REPLICA
The Batarang Prop Replica is an authentic "life-sized" movie replica. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain replica measures approximately 2" high x 11.5" wide x 5.75" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in an elegant black gift box with foil stamping. Limited edition of 1,500.

Price: $150.00 U.S. / $231.00 CAN.
In stores May 11, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: BATMAN IN FLIGHT STATUE
Suspended in mid-air, the Caped Crusader cascades into the shadowy streets of Gotham City to unleash his vengeance against evildoers. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11" high x 8.5" wide x 5.5" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited edition of 4,000.

Price: $195.00 U.S. / $299.95 CAN.
In stores May 11, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: BATMAN ON ROOFTOP STATUE
Batman, guardian of Gotham City, stands watch and is ready to leap into danger at any given moment. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statues measures approximately 7" high x 4" wide x 4" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited edition of 3,500.

Price: $89.99 U.S. / $139.99 CAN.
In stores May 18, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN BUST
Batman is the masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high-tech inventions to fight the sinister forces that threaten Gotham City. This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 6.25" high x 3.5" wide x 3.5" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Price: $45.00 U.S. / $61.95 CAN.
In stores June 1, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: 13" CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
DC Direct's first ever 13" collector figure features Christian Bale as Batman! Based on the new film from Warner Bros. Pictures, this Batman 13" figure includes an authentically detailed fabric costume, an alternate set of hands, a grappling gun, Batarangs, and a stand to display the figure. This collector figure also features a full-Color Certificate of Authenticity. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a 5th panel.
Price: $89.99 U.S. / $139.99 CAN.
In stores June 8, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN MINI-STATUE
All Batman Begins mini-statues can be displayed together to create dramatic fight scenes.
This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 4" high x 2.75" wide x 2.75"" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Price: $29.99 U.S. / $45.99 CAN.
In stores May 25, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: KEN WATANABE AS RA'S AL GHUL MINI-STATUE
All Batman Begins mini-statues can be displayed together to create dramatic fight scenes.
Ra's Al Ghul guides the League of Shadows and if the legends are true, he has done so for longer than a mortal man is entitled to live. This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 4" high x 2.75" wide x 2.75" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Price: $29.99 U.S. / $45.99 CAN.
In stores June 1, 2005

BATMAN BEGINS: CILLIAN MURPHY AS SCARECROW MINI-STATUE
All Batman Begins mini-statues can be displayed together to create dramatic fight scenes.
Dr. Jonathan Crane has found the way to unleash fear and uses it against Batman as Scarecrow. This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 4" high x 2.75" wide x 2.75" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Price: $29.99 U.S. / $45.99 CAN.