First Figure in Stores in Late September!
July 18, 2017, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce a new licensing partnership with Executive Replicas and Phicen Ltd., adding iconic horror hostess and Dynamite mainstay Vampirella to the manufacturer’s celebrated line of intricately-detailed, sci-fi and horror-related action figures. The first release, the Vampirella Asian Version 1:6 Scale Action Figure, is slated for release in September 2017.
This officially licensed Vampirella Asian Version 1:6 Scale Action Figure, standing twelve inches tall and fit for display with a stable base, is every bit as enchanting as her dedicated fans would come to expect. This vampiric vixen comes to life in three dimensions with a Phicen seamless body featuring stainless steel armature, and includes her trademark one-piece bikini costume, three pairs of interchangeable hands, knee-high boots, a removable cape, and more accessories. The retail price for this exquisite collectible is $149.99.
“For those that love action figure collectibles, there’s never been a greater time than right now – when the craftsmanship and materials of figure development can so realistically capture the likeness of iconic characters,” says Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. “We’re proud to work with the team at Executive Replicas, one of the premier designers and manufacturers of high-quality pop culture merchandise, to bring Vampirella to collectors in the very desirable 1:6 scale format.”
“This production capability was absolutely necessary when producing a character like Vampirella,” Martin C. Dunlop, CEO of Executive Replicas, “Outside of a statue, there wasn’t any way to produce a figure this beautiful.”
Winston Dunlop II, President Executive Replicas added, “After years of trying to obtain a license and produce a Vampirella figure…the right way, finally with Phicen’s patented production capability, it was a must to add the beautiful Vampirella to the list of characters using our seamless bodies.”
Vampirella is a raven-haired heroine who remains, even after 48 years of publication, one of the comic industry’s most well-known characters. Since the character’s very healthy resurgence in 2010, Dynamite has published four volumes of a monthly series, several miniseries and one-shot specials, and crossovers with multimedia brands and comic book peers (Army of Darkness, KISS, Aliens, and more). The Vampirella franchise is a haven for writers and artists with a penchant for the macabre. An icon of horror, Vampirella has an appeal that transcends the printed page, becoming a favorite facet of merchandising including apparel, barware, statues, jewelry, tarot cards, and more.
Since 2006, Executive Replicas has released a number of action figures, busts, statues, props, and other sci-fi and horror-related memorabilia, paying attention to every detail of classic characters and specializing in sci-fi, horror, action heroes, and villains. Executive Replicas have created highly-coveted collectibles for such renowned brands as Red Sonja, Painkiller Jane, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer, Vincent Price, Bettie Page, Night of the Living Dead, Sheena, and more.
About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles – including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger’s Project Superpowers – have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.
About Executive Replicas Inc:
Executive Replicas was founded in 2006 and has developed an impressive portfolio of high end collectables including 2001: Space Odyssey, Lady Death, Shi, Lost in Space, Red Sonja, Death Dealer, The Spider, Lady Domino, Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Caroline Munro, Night of the Living Dead just to name a few. Executive Replicas has played an important role in the 12in action figure world and continues to grow in this space. Executive Replicas is a partner with Phicen Ltd., who has developed a patented process which encompasses both the skeletal structure and thermoplastic elastomer (skin) for their seamless bodies. Executive Replicas also specializes in busts, statues, and other type of high end collectables. Executive Replicas also works as a production company and has completed many productions for other companies. Executive Replicas is owned and operated by the Dunlop Brothers (Winston & Martin) who are also avid collectors and have worked in this industry for almost 2 decades. Our product is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of action figures and have received very positive reviews from collectors, review boards, and other companies. “Our product is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of action figures and have received very positive reviews from collectors, review boards, and other companies.”
About Phicen Ltd.:
Phicen Ltd., is the leading manufacturing of both female and male seamless bodies using a soft flexible fleshy thermoplastic elastomers for the skin which will not deteriorate and feels real to the touch. The internal structure, skeleton, is made of stainless steel so it is durable and can be handled and posed in almost any position.
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