DC Direct adds variant figure to the SHAZAM line up

Coming in November 2007, DC Direct presents the SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES, featuring classic characters prominently featured in the hit series COUNTDOWN, 52, TRIALS OF SHAZAM and SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL!

The line includes SHAZAM!, JUNIOR, DR. SIVANA (WITH MR. MIND) and MARY action figures, as well as the BILLY BATSON AND HOPPY (2-PACK) action figures.

In addition, DC Direct offers a special variant version of the MARY ACTION FIGURE available only in the weighted and balanced half and full case assortments (see below for further details). This variant version presents Mary in her current, white costume.

The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES are offered to retailers in the following assortments:

INDIVIDUALLY:

The SHAZAM!, JUNIOR, DR. SIVANA (WITH MR. MIND) and MARY ACTION FIGURES and the BILLY BATSON AND HOPPY (2-PACK) ACTION FIGURES are available individually. The MARY (VARIANT) ACTION FIGURE is not available individually.

WEIGHTED MASTER CASES:

The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES are available in Weighted Master Cases that include:

* Six SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES
* Two MARY ACTION FIGURES
* Two MARY (VARIANT) ACTION FIGURES
* Two JUNIOR ACTION FIGURES
* Two DR. SIVANA (WITH MR. MIND) ACTION FIGURES
* Two sets of BILLY BATSON AND HOPPY (2-PACK) ACTION FIGURES

WEIGHTED HALF CASES:

The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES are available in Weighted Half Cases that include:

* Three SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES
* One MARY ACTION FIGURE
* One MARY (VARIANT) ACTION FIGURE
* One JUNIOR ACTION FIGURE
* One DR. SIVANA (WITH MR. MIND) ACTION FIGURE
* One set of BILLY BATSON AND HOPPY (2-PACK) ACTION FIGURE

BALANCED MASTER CASES:

The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES are available in Balanced Master Cases that include:

* Two SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES
* Two MARY ACTION FIGURES
* Two MARY (VARIANT) ACTION FIGURES
* Two JUNIOR ACTION FIGURES
* Two DR. SIVANA (WITH MR. MIND) ACTION FIGURES
* Two sets of BILLY BATSON AND HOPPY (2-PACK) ACTION FIGURES

BALANCED HALF CASES:

The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES are available in Balanced Half Cases that include:

* One SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE
* One MARY ACTION FIGURE
* One MARY (VARIANT) ACTION FIGURE
* One JUNIOR ACTION FIGURE
* One DR. SIVANA (WITH MR. MIND) ACTION FIGURE
* One set of BILLY BATSON AND HOPPY (2-PACK) ACTION FIGURES

The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES are advance solicited in the April Previews (Volume. XVII #4) and are scheduled to arrive in stores on November 28