If you thought DC’s Primal Age Funko toy line a few months ago that re-imagined DC’s pantheon of heroes as 80’s He-Man type action figures was the wildest thing they could come up with, you ain’t seen nothing yet!

Revealed exclusively through The Hollywood Reporter just ahead of Toy Fair tomorrow, DC Collectibles has announced ¡Lucha Explosiva! line that envisions the various DC heroes and villains as Lucha Libre wrestlers. Eat your heart out El Santo! Here’s hoping DC has plans to put out a tie-in comic.

Feast your eyes below!

Masks. Muscles. Mayhem. Mexican Luchadores and a new premium-grade action figure line are among the highlights as DC Collectibles, the award-winning line of collectibles, today announced its 2019 lineup ahead of this year’s American International Toy Fair in New York.

Expanding its diverse catalog of must-have collector’s items, DC Collectibles will present an exciting slate at the Jacob Javitz Center February 16-19:

  • DC ¡LUCHA EXPLOSIVA! is a thrilling and imaginative new universe that blends the action-packed world of Lucha Libre with iconic DC characters. Each 7″ action figure is a Latin American-inspired reimagining of a popular DC Super Hero or Super-Villain, complete with a unique character backstory rooted in Mexico’s rich cultural history. Fans can create epic storylines while battling with the first wave of figures inspired by Batman, Deathstroke, Superman, Metallo II, Wonder Woman and the Cheetah beginning in August 2019.
  • DC PRIME is a new premium-grade 9″ action figure line brought to life by popular artist Riccardo Federici and celebrated sculptor Wonil Song. Each highly detailed figure features unmatched poseability and numerous custom accessories. Batman is the first character to debut in October 2019 and includes multiple pairs of hands, a wired fabric cape and three unique heads.
  • DC ENGINES OF CHAOS is a new statue line based on designs by renowned DC artist Riley Rossmo (BATMAN, MARTIAN MANHUNTER). Each statue is a high-RPM transformation of a beloved DC character uniquely adapted for a gritty, dystopian world. Some figures are adapted to battle, others to survival. This new line will race into stores in November 2019 with its first statue featuring the Dark Knight riding atop a custom bike, complete with armored wheels, a Bat-shaped grille and a Joker-bot.

“DC Collectibles is always striving to bring fans imaginative new ways to extend and celebrate DC’s most iconic characters,” said Jim Fletcher, executive creative director of DC Collectibles. “DC ¡LUCHA EXPLOSIVA! is a passion project for us. We’re all huge fans of Lucha Libre, and merging Mexican Luchadores with superheroes seemed like a perfect fit. Besides obvious similarities like masks, capes and secret identities, we also think there is a huge crossover between fan bases. With DC ¡LUCHA EXPLOSIVA!, DC PRIME, DC ENGINES OF CHAOS and other new items debuting this year, DC Collectibles has something special for everyone—for both longtime collectors and new fans alike.”

Additional collectibles debuting in 2019 include a life-size Wonder Woman shield prop measuring 22″ in diameter and crafted from fiberglass and polyresin, and new statues starring Batman, Harley Quinn, Red Hood and the Huntress, among others, designed by acclaimed comic book artists Greg Capullo, Greg Horn, Frank Miller, Joëlle Jones and more.

For the complete list of DC Collectibles items revealed ahead of New York Toy Fair, see below:

DC ¡LUCHA EXPLOSIVA! 7″ Action Figure Line

  • BATMAN

  • DEATHSTROKE

  • SUPERMAN

  • METALLO II

  • WONDER WOMAN

  • THE CHEETAH

DC PRIME 9″ Action Figure Line

  • BATMAN

DC ENGINES OF CHAOS Statue Line

  • BATMAN STATUE

  • POISON IVY STATUE

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE Statues

  • THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS BY GREG CAPULLO 2ND EDITION

  • BATMAN BY JOE MADUREIRA

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE Mini Figures

  • MINI 7-PIECE BOX SET 4

BAT-FAMILY Multi-Part Statue

  • RED HOOD

  • DC GALLERY

  • WONDER WOMAN SHIELD PROP

HARLEY QUINN RED, WHITE & BLACK Statue

  • METAL HARLEY QUINN BY GREG HORN STATUE

DC DESIGNER SERIES Statue

  • BATMAN BY FRANK MILLER STATUE

DC COVER GIRLS Statue

  • HUNTRESS BY JOËLLE JONES STATUE

DARK NIGHTS: METAL BATMAN Statues

  • THE RED DEATH STATUE

  • THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS & ROBIN MINIONS DELUXE STATUE

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