McFarlane Toys has unveiled its latest DC Build-A Wave batch, centered around the iconic DC Comics event Green Lantern: Blackest Night, which ran from 2009 to 2010 and was written by Geoff Johns with art by Ivan Reis. The new Wave 8 figures are available for pre-order through Entertainment Earth. Blackest Night begins as the War of Light erupts among the Lantern Corps and invokes an ancient prophecy that goes beyond the Guardians. With the help of Black Power Rings, the dead begin to rise and feed on the emotions of the living.
McFarlane Toys was founded by the infamous comic book creator Todd McFarlane, and the company is dedicated to manufacturing highly detailed action figures of fan-favorite characters from all kinds of films, comics, video games, movies and much more. Aside from it DC Comics license (not to mention partnership with DC Direct) McFarlane produces products for games such as Warhammer and Mortal Kombat, companies like Disney, classic movies such as The Princess Bride, and iconic animated series like Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Online retailer and wholesaler Entertainment Earth has a wide and impressive array of toys and collectibles for sale, and their items run the gamut when it comes to franchises. They have everything from the latest anime series to timeless Marvel superheroes, and now they have added this new line of top quality DC Comics-inspired figures to their ever-growing collection of licensed collectibles, which include action figures, clothing, prop replicas, games, vinyl figures, dolls and more.
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DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night Green Lantern Kyle Rayner 7-Inch Scale Action Figure
The DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night Kyle Rayner as Green Lantern action figure features him with his look from the Blackest Night comic book series. Green Lantern Kyle Rayner is designed with ultra articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Kyle Rayner comes with a lantern, a sword light construct, and a base. A collectable art card with photography on the front, and character biography on the back is also included. Green Lantern Kyle Rayner comes with a piece of Red Lantern Atrocitus. Collect all 4 figures in Wave 8 to build an oversized Red Lantern Atrocitus action figure (each sold separately)!
After Hal Jordan succumbs to the influence of Parallax and the Green Lantern Corps crumbles, the Guardian Ganthet travels to Earth and bestows the final Green Lantern power ring to artist Kyle Rayner. Rather than protecting just Earth and Space Sector 2814, it’s now Kyle’s responsibility to guard the entire universe as the sole Green Lantern until the Guardians and the Corps return. During the Blackest Night, an army of Black Lanterns attack the Guardians’ homeworld of Oa where many of the Green Lanterns also reside, including Kyle Rayner. Looking to defend the planet, Kyle flies into action with the other Lanterns by his side!
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DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night Black Lantern Superman 7-Inch Scale Action Figure
The DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night Black Lantern Superman 7-Inch Scale Action Figure features him with his look from the Blackest Night comic book series. Superman is designed with ultra articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Superman comes with display a base. A collectable art card with photography on the front, and character biography on the back is also included. Superman comes with a piece of Red Lantern Atrocitus. Collect all 4 figures in Wave 8 to build an oversized Red Lantern Atrocitus action figure (each sold separately)!
Sent to Earth from the dying planet of Krypton as a baby, Kal-L was found by farmers, Martha and Jonathan Kent, and raised as their son, Clark. As Clark grew up, the radiation from Earth’s yellow sun gave him enhanced senses and extraordinary powers. Once fully grown, he used his powers to protect his adopted world as Superman. After his death in Infinite Crisis, the Superman of Earth-2 is revived by a Black Lantern Ring and attacks the Superman of Earth-1 and Superboy (Conner Kent) in Smallville.
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DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night Batman 7-Inch Scale Action Figure
The DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night Batman 7-Inch Scale Action Figure features Bruce Wayne with his look from the Blackest Night comic book series. Batman is designed with ultra articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Batman comes with a display base. A collectable art card with photography on the front, and character biography on the back is also included. Batman comes with a piece of Red Lantern Atrocitus. Collect all 4 figures in Wave 8 to build an oversized Red Lantern Atrocitus action figure (each sold separately)!
As a child, Bruce Wayne watched as his parents were brutally killed in Gotham City’s Crime Alley. Traumatized by their deaths, he devoted his life to becoming the world’s greatest weapon against crime-the Batman! During the Blackest Night, the Black Hand uses his power over the Black Lantern rings to raise the dead and unleash his army of Black Lanterns on the universe. Among those resurrected is Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, who had recently been slain by Darkseid.
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DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night Deathstorm 7-Inch Scale Action Figure
The DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night Deathstorm 7-Inch Scale Action Figure features him with his look from the Blackest Night comic book series. Deathstorm is designed with ultra articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Deathstorm comes with a White Lantern and a base. A collectable art card with photography on the front, and character biography on the back is also included. Deathstorm comes with a piece of Red Lantern Atrocitus. Collect all 4 figures in Wave 8 to build an oversized Red Lantern Atrocitus action figure (each sold separately)!
The result of the deceased Firestorm being taken host by a Black Lantern ring, Deathstorm joined the ranks of the undead Black Lanterns set on destroying all life as we know it throughout the universe. As a key threat in Blackest Night, Deathstorm is part of the siege on Earth to defend the Black Lantern Battery and tasked with fighting the remaining members of the Justice League.
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DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night 7-Inch Scale Action Figure Case Of 6
The DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night 7-Inch Scale Action Figure Case of 6 brings the epic Blackest Night comic book series from 2009-2010 to life. Each action figure contains up to 22 points of articulation and a display base. Each figure also comes with a collectable art card with artwork on front and character biography on the back. Also included is a Build-A figure Red Lantern Atrocitus piece. Collect all (sold separately) to build Red Lantern Atrocitus!
The DC Build-A Wave 8 Blackest Night 7-Inch Scale Action Figure Case contains 6 individually packaged figures:
1x Green Lantern Kyle Rayner
1x Black Lantern Superman
2x Batman
2x Deathstorm
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