Convention - NYCC 2024 : Nine New Collectible Treasures from DST and Gentle Giant LTD Slated for 2025

By Mulder, 25 october 2024

The buzz around New York Comic-Con (NYCC) 2024 is still going strong, especially with the exciting lineup of new releases announced by Diamond Select Toys (DST) and Gentle Giant LTD. Showcased across fan-favorite franchises like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dungeons & Dragons, Marvel, and Star Wars, the companies presented a stunning collection of Gallery Dioramas, action figures, mini-busts, and statues, with many slated for release in mid-2025. Here’s a closer look at these must-have items coming soon to shelves near you.

One standout addition is the Avatar: The Last Airbender Gallery Diorama Sokka PVC Statue. Featuring Sokka from the Water Tribe, this PVC statue captures him mid-battle, boomerang in hand, clad in his winter attire and signature wolf hat. Standing approximately 9 inches tall, this dynamic piece highlights meticulous sculpting by Salvador Gomes and detailed paint work by Uriel Caton. This limited-edition statue, priced at $59.99, comes in a full-color window box for display.

For fans of Dungeons & Dragons, the Acererak Deluxe PVC Statue offers a formidable collectible. Known as a cunning undead wizard, Acererak is depicted with his skull-headed staff, standing atop a pile of rubble and fallen warriors. This 10-inch tall, 1/8 scale PVC statue combines elaborate design work by Caesar and sculpting by Sandro Luis Sampaio, packed in a striking, display-ready window box. It will retail at $75.00.

Marvel fans have two thrilling figures to look forward to. The Marvel Select Carnage X Action Figure, previously a Disney Store exclusive, returns with new exclusive interchangeable heads, hands, and an elongated neck. Standing 8 inches tall, it features 16 points of articulation and the classic Marvel Select packaging. Priced at $29.99, this piece by Jean St. Jean brings Carnage’s sinister charm to life.

The other Marvel collectible is the Deadpool & Wolverine Wolverine 1/10 Scale Action Figure, inspired by Wolverine's iconic look from the latest Deadpool & Wolverine film. This 7-inch figure showcases Wolverine in his screen-accurate costume with detailed articulation and interchangeable hands, ready for a dynamic display. Designed by Yuri Timg and sculpted by Paul Harding, this figure will retail for $29.99.

In the realm of animated series collectibles, DST has introduced the Spider-Man Animated Green Goblin Mini-Bust. This 1/7 scale bust, approximately 6 inches tall, captures the Green Goblin in all his notorious animated glory, holding his pumpkin bomb. Limited to just 2,000 pieces, it’s sculpted by Alterton, designed by Barry Bradfield, and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, all for $99.00.

Adding to the X-Men animated collection, the Magneto Unhelmeted 1/7 Scale Mini-Bust showcases Magneto without his iconic helmet, revealing a powerful expression. Standing at 6 inches tall, this bust sits atop a pedestal, limited to 2,000 pieces with detailed sculpting by Paul Harding. Each unit, priced at $99.00, comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity.

Star Wars enthusiasts will have plenty to look forward to, starting with the Clone Wars Asajj Ventress Animated 1/7 Scale Mini-Bust from Gentle Giant LTD. Depicting Ventress wielding her twin red-bladed lightsabers, this 5.5-inch bust embodies the classic animated style of The Clone Wars series. It’s limited to 2,000 pieces and packaged with a certificate of authenticity for $99.00.

Also in the Star Wars lineup is the Obi-Wan Kenobi Purge Trooper Mini-Bust. This 1/6 scale mini-bust features a Purge Trooper holding electrified batons, ready for action. Standing at 6 inches on a pedestal base, it’s limited to only 1,000 units, packaged in a collectible box, and priced at $130.00.

Rounding out the Star Wars collection is the Clone Wars Captain Fordo Premier Collection Statue. Standing tall at 11 inches, Captain Fordo is depicted in his signature white armor with red accents, firing one blaster while holding another raised. Limited to 1,000 pieces, this highly detailed resin statue, retailing at $200.00, offers an elite addition to any Star Wars collection.

These upcoming collectibles will be available for pre-order starting Friday, October 25, 2024, at diamondselecttoys.com and gentlegiantltd.com, or through local comic shops.

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(Source : press release)