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Post by abnormalpenguin on Mar 4, 2004 16:30:32 GMT -5
I recieved an email from DST that was actually a copy of a news release. It states that the Mac Collectors Society will be up and running in the next few weeks and that the monster busts will be released in May and the Faith Statue will be released in June. The Tara and Anya figs will be available this summer as well.
Sounds good.
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Post by btvskid3 on Mar 4, 2004 16:43:39 GMT -5
why have i not received any emails from any of the places i've pre-ordered?
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Post by JP on Mar 4, 2004 17:09:16 GMT -5
So is this a concrete confirmation on Anya and Tara? Or have we gotten that already? The e-mail says art for "Art for all of these products are available upon request." Anyone wanna try and score some new images?  |
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Post by JusticeDemon on Mar 4, 2004 17:50:31 GMT -5
DST Acquires License for Angel, Buffy Collectibles
Leading Manufacturer Working with Clayburn Moore to Bring Fan-Favorite Products to Stores
In February, Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles (DST) announced its acquisition of the action figure and high-end collectible (bust and statues) license to Joss Whedon's cult-favorite TV series Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Already assisting sculptor Clayburn Moore's Moore Action Collectibles (MAC) in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of action figures based on these popular properties, DST will now handle all aspects of the toys' production, as well as manage the MAC Collector's Society, which will go live in the coming weeks. With Moore closely overseeing the design manufacture and sculpting of DST's all-new Buffyverse line of toys and collectibles, the company is readying figures based on Tara and Anya - as well as characters previously announced for MAC's second series of Angel figures (including an all-new version of Spike) - in the near future.
In addition to its action figure releases, DST is also producing a number of high-quality resin pieces, including busts and statuettes that will bring Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer's most popular characters to vivid life, as well as capture key moments from the fan-favorite shows.
"The Willow figures that we've already solicited in Previews have found an enormous amount of interest from retailers and their customers, which doesn't surprise us in the least,"said DST's Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Scott Braden. "Fox's Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer continue to enjoy great success with their best-selling DVD releases. And, with both series living on in syndication and, in Angel's case, prospective TV movies, these highly collectible figures offer retailers highly lucrative products that are certain to scare up sales."
"I'm working in close association with DST on all future Buffy collectibles, and I couldn't be happier," said Moore. "My partnership with DST gives me the avility to conitnue producitn the high-quality releases that colelctors have come to expect. We also have big plans on the horizon that are sure to thrill Buffy fans and toy collectors everywhere!"
DST's first Buffy releases include; the May-shipping Busts of D'Hoffryn, Giles as Fyarl Demon, Kulak, and The Judge, as well as the June-shipping Faith Statuette. And for the legions of Tara and Anya fans, DST promises retailers and their customers all-new action figure releases based on these popular heroines this summer! Art for all of these products are available upon request.
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Post by Lior Knight on Mar 4, 2004 18:30:08 GMT -5
Great news…definitely gives us what to wait for.  |
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Post by Ham Salad on Mar 4, 2004 19:31:19 GMT -5
I got tis email, too. I was a bit let down that it wasn't an order update, but rather a press release. I was tempted, though, to email them for artwork. |
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Post by Demonslayer212 on Mar 4, 2004 20:15:12 GMT -5
The tought of Tara and Anya by this summer is just mindblowing! I still don't have any of the Willows, and so much talk about Anya and Tara, how exciting.
Those busts are soooo tempting, but they cost so much. My favorite is D'Hoffryn (but dont really like the figure), with The Judge and Kulak tie for a close second. Hopefully I'll be able to find them for about 20-25$ somewhere.
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Post by DanMan on Mar 4, 2004 20:57:22 GMT -5
That states that DST acquired the license...and isn't that the point that Rileyfan made that pissed off Andy? Here stated as fact? If it IS a partnership, it's poorly-worded here...
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Post by JusticeDemon on Mar 4, 2004 21:28:02 GMT -5
I noticed that, too.....
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Post by Rogue on Mar 5, 2004 10:44:01 GMT -5
The tought of Tara and Anya by this summer is just mindblowing! I still don't have any of the Willows, and so much talk about Anya and Tara, how exciting. No kidding With DST heading up the Buffy & Angel figure license, it looks like we'll be getting our fix & fill of figures each year! |
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Post by ToyGuyMAT on Mar 5, 2004 13:50:30 GMT -5
*nods* This could very well be the Year of the BuffyFigure! There are so many this year, and Im sure that they will do well enough that next year will be just as good. And this is all cause DST knows how to get their act in gear and provide for the fans in a repliable fashion. Go them!
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Post by Alyrenee on Mar 5, 2004 16:34:03 GMT -5
how come i never get these emails? so weird.
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