NCAmother Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) So far I've learned from everyones experience, GST and DC listed address: this was a comic printed between the early 90's to 2007 There's no number or price on the book, I wonder if it is the same insert in the Dark Knight toy kit? Edited August 23, 2017 by NCAmother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 11 hours ago, comix4fun said: Here's another one to go chase....or maybe it's the same one. Awesome, this could be the source!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 11 hours ago, comix4fun said: Here's another one to go chase....or maybe it's the same one. Open it up... comix4fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 10 hours ago, NCAmother said: 21 hours ago, comix4fun said: Here's another one to go chase....or maybe it's the same one. Awesome, this could be the source!! This could be it. From 2009? MAR090269 This special collector set is based on one of the most popular and acclaimed miniseries of all time, Frank Miller's BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS! Included in this set are action figures of Batman and The Joker, both re-painted with a variant color scheme to reflect earlier points in the story, as well as the 48-page prestige format reprint of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1.Figures included:* Batman 6.25" h * The Joker 7" h Advance-solicited; on sale October 7, 2009 * Collector Set * $39.99 US In Shops: Oct 07, 2009 SRP: $39.99 NCAmother 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, John R said: This could be it. From 2009? MAR090269 This special collector set is based on one of the most popular and acclaimed miniseries of all time, Frank Miller's BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS! Included in this set are action figures of Batman and The Joker, both re-painted with a variant color scheme to reflect earlier points in the story, as well as the 48-page prestige format reprint of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1.Figures included:* Batman 6.25" h * The Joker 7" h Advance-solicited; on sale October 7, 2009 * Collector Set * $39.99 US In Shops: Oct 07, 2009 SRP: $39.99 Looks like the cats outta the bag, and the source has been found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 38 minutes ago, John R said: This could be it. From 2009? MAR090269 This special collector set is based on one of the most popular and acclaimed miniseries of all time, Frank Miller's BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS! Included in this set are action figures of Batman and The Joker, both re-painted with a variant color scheme to reflect earlier points in the story, as well as the 48-page prestige format reprint of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1.Figures included:* Batman 6.25" h * The Joker 7" h Advance-solicited; on sale October 7, 2009 * Collector Set * $39.99 US In Shops: Oct 07, 2009 SRP: $39.99 Do you know how many of these sets were produced? Also, is an insert comic like this, if rare enough, be of value? Thanks, Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzafist Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/22/2017 at 9:26 PM, comix4fun said: Here's another one to go chase....or maybe it's the same one. When was it made? Can you sell it to me or do you have one open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 14 hours ago, NCAmother said: Do you know how many of these sets were produced? Also, is an insert comic like this, if rare enough, be of value? Thanks, Nate Yes, a lot of the Marvel Legends reprints hold value. Especially in high grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 16 hours ago, John R said: This could be it. From 2009? MAR090269 This special collector set is based on one of the most popular and acclaimed miniseries of all time, Frank Miller's BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS! Included in this set are action figures of Batman and The Joker, both re-painted with a variant color scheme to reflect earlier points in the story, as well as the 48-page prestige format reprint of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1.Figures included:* Batman 6.25" h * The Joker 7" h Advance-solicited; on sale October 7, 2009 * Collector Set * $39.99 US In Shops: Oct 07, 2009 SRP: $39.99 The book being discussed in this thread isn't PF, but that could have been changed for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Lazyboy said: The book being discussed in this thread isn't PF, but that could have been changed for whatever reason. Could have easily been subbed - what does China know about comic books??? Does the box of toys indicate that they were made in China? Probably . . . Google is your friend: https://www.google.com/search?q=MAR090269&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&oq=MAR090269&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Edited August 24, 2017 by divad Pizzafist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzafist Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I finally found one! After looking all over the planet and giving up.I found a collector who had one through facebook and got it from them in trade!!!!!!! These are the hardest thing I've ever tryed to hunt down! I need to find out how many sets dc direct made in the first place now! Carl Elvis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 On 10/8/2017 at 7:33 PM, Pizzafist said: I finally found one! After looking all over the planet and giving up.I found a collector who had one through facebook and got it from them in trade!!!!!!! These are the hardest thing I've ever tryed to hunt down! I need to find out how many sets dc direct made in the first place now! Have you checked out the comic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzafist Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Yes this is definitely it!!!!!...I worked so hard to find this! Can't believe I actually did. The production of this item must have been incredibly low. (Does anyone have a DC DIRECT email where we might get an estimate on how many were made?). I know it was only available to buy through Comic shops as a Diamond special order...And at that time very few people thought it was worth getting at all. Now many people want it for the comic.I called and emailed every major toy dealer I could find Online, Overstreet ads, I even called the jay and silent bobs secret stash and was so surprised one of comic book men actually answered the phone when I called there. In all reality the Joker action figure is probably worth just as much as the comic.(just try and find one!). Not sure if the Batman figure would hold the same value as the Joker since there are several other Dc Direct batman figures from other years that closely resemble this one. The comic would have to be removed by cutting it out of the plastic mylar inside.if i slid it out the back cover would probably get light scratches.I did see the CGC 9.8 sell on ebay a few Years ago.I was the second highest bidder.I believe it went for $430 then.Back when few people thought it was real or cared to find it. I was so bummed when I did not win that auction I wished I had bid more. I had to bring out the big guns to get the figure. Luckily I had a book the collector really wanted that I had little $ in myself..so the trade was a win/win for her and me! Still can't believe I got one! Mr.Pizzafist A few months ago I was also able to buy an empty box without any of the figures or comics .So If I can acquire the loose items I can build a second set. Edited October 13, 2017 by Pizzafist WolverineX, Otter1775 and ygogolak 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Pizzafist said: Yes this is definitely it!!!!!...I worked so hard to find this! Can't believe I actually did. The production of this item must have been incredibly low. (Does anyone have a DC DIRECT email where we might get an estimate on how many were made?). I know it was only available to buy through Comic shops as a Diamond special order...And at that time very few people thought it was worth getting at all. Now many people want it for the comic.I called and emailed every major toy dealer I could find Online, Overstreet ads, I even called the jay and silent bobs secret stash and was so surprised one of comic book men actually answered the phone when I called there. In all reality the Joker action figure is probably worth just as much as the comic.(just try and find one!). Not sure if the Batman figure would hold the same value as the Joker since there are several other Dc Direct batman figures from other years that closely resemble this one. The comic would have to be removed by cutting it out of the plastic mylar inside.if i slid it out the back cover would probably get light scratches.I did see the CGC 9.8 sell on ebay a few Years ago.I was the second highest bidder.I believe it went for $430 then.Back when few people thought it was real or cared to find it. I was so bummed when I did not win that auction I wished I had bid more. I had to bring out the big guns to get the figure. Luckily I had a book the collector really wanted that I had little $ in myself..so the trade was a win/win for her and me! Still can't believe I got one! Mr.Pizzafist A few months ago I was also able to buy an empty box without any of the figures or comics .So If I can acquire the loose items I can build a second set. Great to hear!!! Yes, it would be interesting to know how many of these were made. What is a Diamond special order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzafist Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 The Diamond catalog comes out every month for comic book stores to order the majority of their products from.And the items usually arrive three months later. So most stores probably ordered none for in-store inventory and only store subscribers with in-store subscriptions might had ordered one...=MEGA RARE If you ever want to check one out just ask at your local shop.they will usually sell you one for a couple bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzafist Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 https://www.ebay.com/itm/263266669569 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 20 minutes ago, Pizzafist said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/263266669569 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Elvis Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 6 hours ago, Pizzafist said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/263266669569 The item description says 9.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM8 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Carl Elvis said: The item description says 9.8 wishful thinking mistake on the part of the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Frank-Miller-The-Dark-Knight-Returns-DC-Direct-Figure-Collectors-Box-Set-SIGNED/311995322174?hash=item48a45ecf3e:g:z4oAAOSwsFpZ~MDN ygogolak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
