{"id":28391,"date":"2015-09-08T14:37:35","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T21:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/?p=28391"},"modified":"2015-09-08T14:37:35","modified_gmt":"2015-09-08T21:37:35","slug":"dc-collectibles-kevin-kiniry-top-ten-collectibles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/dc-collectibles-kevin-kiniry-top-ten-collectibles\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Origin of My Favorite DC Collectibles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DC-Collectibles.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DC-Collectibles.jpg\" alt=\"DC-Collectibles\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DC-Collectibles.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DC-Collectibles-640x384.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DC-Collectibles-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Only a chosen few know the secret origins of many of our best <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/hitlist.asp?company=DC+Collectibles&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">DC Collectibles<\/a><\/strong> products. For the curious set, I am here to shine a little light on the secret sauce that led to some of our biggest hits. Let\u2019s take a look at our top ten favorites!<\/p>\n<h2>1) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0219&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Sandman Chess Set<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/06_LIFESTYLE_SANDMAN_CHESS_SET.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/06_LIFESTYLE_SANDMAN_CHESS_SET.jpg\" alt=\"Sandman Chess Set\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/06_LIFESTYLE_SANDMAN_CHESS_SET.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/06_LIFESTYLE_SANDMAN_CHESS_SET-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/06_LIFESTYLE_SANDMAN_CHESS_SET-750x600.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFrom prop replicas to pool sticks, we are always looking for ways to bring a little geek chic into the home. While we dreamed (get it?) of making chess sets, we didn\u2019t follow through for years. Then during a conversation with our Vertigo publishing friends, Neil Gaiman said a <em>Sandman<\/em> chess set \u201cwould make his year.\u201d We immediately started to develop the set, and it would have been released sooner if we hadn\u2019t held it back to pair with the amazing run of Mr. Gaiman\u2019s comic series, <em>Sandman Overture.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0219&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Order Sandman Chess Set<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n<p><h2>2) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/hitlist.asp?searchfield=batman%20animated%20series%20dc%20collectibles&#038;eeshop=&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Batman: The Animated Series Action Figures<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XVLBEsG0MH4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We love our new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/hitlist.asp?searchfield=batman%20animated%20series%20dc%20collectibles&#038;eeshop=&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Batman Animated figure<\/a> line so much that we had a commercial produced. But how did the idea for a commercial come together? Over lunch! A casual gathering led Harry and Justin of Stoopid Buddy Stoodies to voice their love of the old animated series. They offered to write, direct and produce a commercial as a loving tribute to the series and the new toys. They wanted it to be in the style of a \u201990s commercial with a reveal at the end of two adults still playing with the toys. Make sure you check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XVLBEsG0MH4\" target=\"_blank\">the commercial<\/a> to see who our special guest adults were!<\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/hitlist.asp?searchfield=batman%20animated%20series%20dc%20collectibles&#038;eeshop=&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Order Batman: The Animated Series Action Figures<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n<p><h2>3) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0042&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Pandora New 52 Action Figure<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/new52_pandora_af_1.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/new52_pandora_af_1.jpg\" alt=\"Pandora Action Figure\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/new52_pandora_af_1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/new52_pandora_af_1-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/new52_pandora_af_1-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nOriginally, Pandora was planned to be a part of a Trinity of Sin three-pack. There was even a plan to have the three figures packaged in a life-size reproduction of Pandora\u2019s box. The cost of the packaging and figures was prohibitive, and she was released as a single figure. We did, however, find another use for the Pandora\u2019s box: If you look closely, you will see the skull-shaped box in the pilot episode of <em>Constantine.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0042&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Order DC Comics New 52 Pandora Action Figure<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n<p><h2>4) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC32016&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Cover Girls Katana Statue<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dc_comics_cvr_girls_katana_statue_1.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dc_comics_cvr_girls_katana_statue_1.jpg\" alt=\"Katana Statue\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dc_comics_cvr_girls_katana_statue_1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dc_comics_cvr_girls_katana_statue_1-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dc_comics_cvr_girls_katana_statue_1-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nBeing part of the DC Entertainment team has its advantages. We started development on a Katana Cover Girls statue with artist Stanley Lau well before the character\u2019s appearance in costume on <em>Arrow<\/em> and the announcement that she\u2019s a character in the upcoming <em>Suicide Squad<\/em> film. We may have had some inside information that the world was going to start seeing a lot more of Katana. And in every version, she looks badass!<\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC32016&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Order Cover Girls of the DC Universe Katana Statue<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n<p><h2>5) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0053&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">DC Comics\u2014New 52 Super Heroes vs. Super Villains Action Figure 7-Pack<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JL_Heroes_Villains_7pack_afs.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JL_Heroes_Villains_7pack_afs.jpg\" alt=\"Justice League 7 Pack\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JL_Heroes_Villains_7pack_afs.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JL_Heroes_Villains_7pack_afs-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JL_Heroes_Villains_7pack_afs-750x600.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis set mainly consisted of previously released figures with new paint decorations, but we still wanted to make it special. It includes a Catwoman figure that is exclusive to this set and has never been released as a single figure (so if you were waiting to see that happen, you may want to pick up this seven-pack).<\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0053&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Order DC Comics The New 52 Super Heroes vs. Super Villains Action Figure 7-Pack<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>6) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0172&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Arkham Knight Action Figure<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BM_ArkhamKnight_02._Batman.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BM_ArkhamKnight_02._Batman.jpg\" alt=\"Arkham Knight Action figure\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BM_ArkhamKnight_02._Batman.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BM_ArkhamKnight_02._Batman-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BM_ArkhamKnight_02._Batman-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWorking closely with our partners at WB Interactive Entertainment, and our friends at Rocksteady Studios, we were able to create a figure based on the top-secret Arkham Knight character from the <em>Batman: Arkham Knight<\/em> video game. This character isn\u2019t truly revealed until well into playing the BAK game. Armed with this inside information, we held back the release of the figure because of a very specific clue on his accessory. You will have to check out the figure to see the clue. <\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0172&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Order Batman Arkham Knight Action Figure<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n<p><h2>7) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0274&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Batman Black and White Harley Quinn by Paul Dini<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BMBW_HarleyQuinn_Dini.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BMBW_HarleyQuinn_Dini.jpg\" alt=\"Black and White Harley Quinn\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BMBW_HarleyQuinn_Dini.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BMBW_HarleyQuinn_Dini-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BMBW_HarleyQuinn_Dini-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWhile doing research for the <em>Batman Animated Series<\/em> action figure line, we discovered stories and images of an early design for Harley Quinn based on Paul Dini\u2019s vision. We invited Paul to the office to talk all things Batman and asked him to tell us about the early days of Harley\u2019s creation. Though a rough design of his work had been published in a coffee table book, Paul was gracious enough to give us a new version of the art to work from. Shortly thereafter, we brought the art to life in statue form. <\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0274&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Order Batman Black and White Harley Quinn by Paul Dini Statue<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n<p><h2>8)\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0340&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Arrow TV Series Malcolm Merlyn Season 3 Action Figure<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Arrow_TV_12_Merlyn_AF.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Arrow_TV_12_Merlyn_AF.jpg\" alt=\"Arrow Action Figure\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Arrow_TV_12_Merlyn_AF.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Arrow_TV_12_Merlyn_AF-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Arrow_TV_12_Merlyn_AF-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe produced a Dark Archer figure representing Malcolm Merlyn in a previous action figure wave. This new version was directly the result of a visit to our office from the wonderfully lovely John Barrowman, who rightly informed us that we were missing an opportunity by covering up his beautiful face. And without a moment\u2019s hesitation, we moved ahead on a mask-less figure as requested by John and demanded by his fans.<\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0340&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Order Arrow TV Series Malcolm Merlyn Season 3 Action Figure<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n<p><h2>9)\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0273&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Bombshells Joker and Harley<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DCBombshells_TheJoker_HarleyQuinn.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DCBombshells_TheJoker_HarleyQuinn.jpg\" alt=\"Bombshells Joker and Harley\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DCBombshells_TheJoker_HarleyQuinn.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DCBombshells_TheJoker_HarleyQuinn-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DCBombshells_TheJoker_HarleyQuinn-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAfter great success with our Bombshells statue line, we felt it was time to introduce a few male characters and thought a couples statue would be a great start. We were inspired by the famous Time Square kiss &#8211; but in this case, Harley is in control. We wanted to keep the females in positions of power to maintain the DC Comics Bombshells theme. <\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0273&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Order Batman DC Comics Bombshells Joker and Harley Quinn Statue<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n<p><h2>10)\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0252&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\"> Doctor Fate Helmet<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dr_fate_helmet.jpg\" rel=\"prettyphoto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dr_fate_helmet.jpg\" alt=\"dr_fate_helmet\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dr_fate_helmet.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dr_fate_helmet-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dr_fate_helmet-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nLong in development, a prototype of a full-size helmet was made years ago. We couldn\u2019t find a factory to consistently reproduce the shape of the helmet, so it was put on hold. Fast-forward to the <em>Constantine<\/em> TV show: They needed magical props for the pilot episode, so we let them borrow the Fate Helmet prototype. To our surprise, it was featured in the episode and immediately went back on the development schedule for a release early the next year. I guess it was fate. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h3>&raquo; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=DC0252&#038;id=KE-509084610\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Order Constantine Doctor Fate Helmet Prop Replica<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><center><em>By Kevin Kiniry, Vice President of Creative Services, DC Entertainment<\/p>\n<p>Many thanks for his contribution!<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Only a chosen few know the secret origins of many of our best DC Collectibles products. For the curious set, I am here to shine a little light on the secret sauce that led to some of our biggest hits. Let\u2019s take a look at our top ten favorites! 1) Sandman Chess Set From prop [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":28431,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[115,158,159,387,558],"tags":[3147,571,118,1325,1333,282,114,661,1954,717,1973,295],"yst_prominent_words":[25231,6107,25230,25234,25235,25221,25227,25226,24195,25229,25224,25225,25237,25223,25232,25220,25236,25222,25233,25228],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28391"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28391"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28455,"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28391\/revisions\/28455"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28391"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=28391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}