A Paid Advertisement.  The action figure experts at Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles and Toy Biz are back with their second collaborative project based on the House of Ideas' most popular tenants -- the Marvel Select: Punisher Action Figure!

Talented sculptor Steve Kiwus faithfully captures Marvel's gun-toting vigilante, as inspired by the historic Punisher run by writer Garth Ennis, artist Steve Dillon, and cover artist Tim Bradstreet!  Based on Bradstreet's stunning take on the character, this 7'-scale, articulated figure comes complete with a highly detailed base and accessories -- including a replica Spider-Man pinball machine, a bar wall, and a tortured informant -- making it next-to- impossible for fans to resist joining this one-man war on crime!

'The figure of the Punisher captures the grim visage of my version very nicely,' said Bradstreet.  'The rocky, craggy, chiseled features, the high cheek bones, even the skull icon and the leather duster -- All bear a close resemblance to my work on the Punisher series.  All and all a slick job by the good folks at Diamond Select Toys and Toy Biz.'

Since making his first appearance in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man more than a quarter-century ago, the Punisher has developed into one of comicdom's best-loved characters, and is hotter than ever thanks to Ennis, Dillon, and Bradstreet's re-launch of the character in early 2000.  DST's past Marvel-based products have earned coveted positions on Diamond's monthly Toys charts while garnering high praise from consumers and retailers alike, and the second addition to the white-hot Marvel Select line is expected to be in equally high demand!

Retailers: To order, or for more information, contact Ryan Hadfield at (410) 560-7100, ext. 336 or by e-mail.