1999 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
December 10, 1999: New DC Universe Roleplaying Game Hits Stores in Early December
West End Games is proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated DC Universe Roleplaying Game to arrive the second week of December in most locations. The DC Universe Roleplaying Game, nicknamed the DCU RPG, gives comic book fans the chance to create new heroes and play their favorite characters in the DC Comics universe."The release of the DCU RPG has been a long time coming, but we think that once fans see it, they'll agree the time was well spent," said Scott Palter, Editorial Director of West End Games. "These first products are the foundation of an on-going series that we hope will run for many years to come, so we took the extra time to make sure every component of the game is just right -- that the final product lives up to the DC Comics standard of excellence."
"We also know how important it is for retailers to have key launches like this in time for the holidays," Palter continued. "TheDCU RPG will be on the shelves for the height of the important end-of-the-year shopping season."
The initial game products consist of:
256-page rulebook with new and classic art by some of DC's top talents, Narrator's Screen that includes a three-panel screen and an 80-page companion book, set of six custom Hero Dice, and a box set that contains the previous three products plus an exclusive 22" x 34" poster of Joe DeVito's incredible cover painting.
This is the launch of an ongoing line of roleplaying books based on the characters, stories, and settings of the best-selling comicbooks. DC Comics is working closely with West End Games to ensure that all products accurately reflect the current DC continuity.
DC Universe Roleplaying Game consists of:
DC Universe Roleplaying Game rulebook: US$28.95
Hero Dice: US$5.95
Narrator's Screen with companion book: US$12.00
DC Universe Roleplaying Game deluxe box set: US$35.00
Source: DC Online Magazine.
1999 Merchandise News
Listed below are all the Merchandise News items archived for 1999. Archiving started in September 1999.- September 8, 1999: DC Comics Super Heroes fly into Jack in the Box® Restaurants for Kid's Meal Promotion
- November 14, 1999: DC TRU 4-pack hits stores
- November 14, 1999: KB Toys Confirms DC 9 inch Exclusives
- November 14, 1999: It's A DC Holiday Season At WB Studio Stores!
- December 10, 1999: New DC Universe Roleplaying Game Hits Stores in Early December
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