May 4th, 2005, Runnemede, NJ – After
a slight delay in securing more signatures and sketches for
the premiere Army of Darkness Trading Card series, the company
today announced a May ship date for the first wave of trading
cards.
“First, let’s lead off with the
bad news. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Bruce (“Ash”)
Campbell Signed Cards will NOT be included in this series,”
explained Nick Barrucci, President of Dynamic Forces. “Bruce
had a conflict, and had to withdraw from signing any cards.
We’re extremely disappointed, and we know the fans will
be disappointed, but unfortunately, it’s totally out
of our hands. We need to respect Bruce.”
“Having said that,” continued
Barrucci, “We don’t feel that the fans should
suffer, and therefore DF is going to do our best to make up
for Bruce not being able to sign. We wanted to make sure everything
was going to come out as good as possible for the fans, and
we had a few additional actors and artists that we wanted
to include, that we think fans will agree are worth the wait!
As a matter of fact, DF is trying our best to make up for
the missing Bruce Campbell signatures, DF will now be adding
in a bonus: A) 2 confirmed signatures, B) an additional random
signature, and C) additional random sketch card – IN
EVERY BOX that was to have the Bruce Campbell signatures -
to help make up for the unexpected changes. DF has also limited
the case count to 300 cases, and with the amount of cards
going to the studio, actors and creators, allocations may
occur“
Changes include:
• In a minimum of two boxes per case
-- in place of the Bruce Campbell signed cards that were to
be included in those 2 boxes per case -- DF is now adding
in a combined total of 7 signed and sketched cards in those
selected boxes, This includes all 3 available AOD Actor Signed
Cards PLUS 2 random signed cards by the cool creators from
the comic book series PLUS 2 random hand drawn sketched cards!
And that doesn’t even count the Glow-In-The Dark Chase
cards!
• Each and every box will include 2
Signature Cards (1 from an AOD Actor and the other from an
AOD comic creator/artist) and 1 hand drawn Sketched Card!
• Rare Binder Card will now feature
an original piece of AOD art from artist Tim Seely!
• Retailer incentive box topper will
now be a Jim Kuhoric signed card as well as feature an artists
sketch!
DF advises that retailers review their orders,
and adjust to order less, or more, depending on their needs
based on this updated information.
Featuring images from the AWESOME Army of
Darkness film by Sam (Spider-Man) Raimi and the Army of Darkness
Comic Book Series from Dynamite Entertainment, this series
will feature classic images from the movie original and comic
art created exclusively for this trading card series!
Look for signatures from:
• Duke Henry the Red/Richard Grove
• The Wiseman/Ian Abercrombie
• Mini Ash/Bruce Thomas
• AOD Artist Nick Bradshaw
• AOD Writers Andy Hartnell and James Kuhoric
• AOD cover artists Greg Land, Aaron Lopresti, and J.
Scott Campbell!
Look for sketched cards, featuring pieces
of unique, original art from:
• AOD Artist Nick Bradshaw
• Exclusive AOD Trading Card sketch artists: John Lucas,
Gordon Purcell, Tim Seely, Robert Randle, Filip Sablik, and
John Czop!
Chase Cards and premiums include:
• 2 ULTRA-RARE Glow-In-The-Dark cards
per box. 6 “Glow” cards in all!
• Hobby Market Exclusive Box Topper!
Fans and retailers should also note that the
signed binder will now be available at a Suggested Retail
Price of $49.99, as will also no longer feature the card signed
by Bruce Campbell, but will have the exclusive hand drawn
Re-Marked card!
Look for AOD Trading Cards in your local comics
shop, and look for more information of this series and other
exciting AOD products from Dynamic Forces.
ARMY OF DARKNESS PREMIERE TRADING CARD SERIES
- BOX
PRICE: $71.64
http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C101761.html
ARMY OF DARKNESS PREMIERE TRADING CARD SERIES
- PACK
PRICE: $1.99
http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C101760.html
ARMY OF DARKNESS PREMIERE TRADING CARD BINDER
PRICE: $19.99
http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C101762.html
ARMY OF DARKNESS PREMIERE TRADING CARD BINDER
– Featuring an Exclusive Signed Card!
PRICE: $49.99
http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/p-C101794.html
For more information on Dynamic Forces specialty
merchandise, product art, exclusive creator interviews and
upcoming releases, please visit the Dynamic Forces website
at www.dynamicforces.com
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