Ask DST #449 - Marvel, Lord of the Rings, & More!

Another Monday, another Ask DST! Read on to find our what Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant, LTD president DSTChuck has to say! Don't see your question? Submit it to diamondselecttoys.com/ask-dst/!

Chris K.: Are you done with The Crow or is there more to come?

DSTChuck: We are not done with The Crow, we do have some new items in development.

KB: It seems with every new Marvel Cinematic event (new film, new series), lately DST announces a repaint or a rerelease of a previous Cinematic or Comic based version that ties in. I remember the days when a new Marvel film would get us a handful of the main cast. Is DST no longer able to produce new figures to tie into these shows and movies?

DSTChuck: There has been no change in our deal with Marvel, I think it just worked out that way. With Covid and changes in development and movie release dates, it’s been a bit of a struggle. I think as things return to a more normal state, we should be on a more normal schedule with the studio and development.

Vojta M.: Hello! 2 or so years ago you showed off Sonic Selects at toy fair. Are they still being made? When do you think we'll see them? Thanks!

DSTChuck: Sorry for all the delays, we have still been working on the figures, we did have to pause on them for a little bit, but hopefully we will have them ready for solicitation soon.

Gabriel B.: Are there any more GI Joe gallery statues on the way - Maybe Storm Shadow to match the incoming Snake-Eyes statue?

DSTChuck: Yes, we are working on several more GI Joe Gallery Dioramas at this time.

Spencer F.: Good morning, I just preordered the Kato action Figure and was wondering if there will be a Green Hornet Action figure coming as well? Thanks.

DSTChuck: We do not have him set in the plans yet, but we are looking into it and hopefully we can make something work out in the future.

Andrew M.: Hello! I really love your Lord of the Rings line and I was just wondering, is there any chance you guys will be making a similar line for the Hobbit movies? I’d love to see Bilbo Baggins and company done by you guys!

DSTChuck: We would love the line to also include the Hobbit movie characters and if sales remain strong, that is the plan.

Jerry H.: Hello. Any chance of seeing some more villains show up on the MCU figure line?

DSTChuck: Yes, we do have some villains in the plans.

Courtney R.: Hi! I was wondering if we might see more bookends get made?

DSTChuck: We do not have any in the works at the moment, but yes, more have been discussed.