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The DC Super Hero Girls Embody Teamwork, Friendship and Strength The DC Super Hero Girls embody teamwork, friendship and strength. This diverse group of teenage Super Heroes attend Super Hero High where they learn about their super powers and work together to unleash their full potential! Everyday Dress-Up Girls can now master their Super Hero powers with the Everyday Dress-Up assortment. These two piece outfits include key accessories like masks, head pieces or arm cuffs. Girls can bring out their inner Super Hero with six characters to chose from: WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL, SUPERGIRL, HARLEY QUINN, BUMBLEBEE AND POISON IVY. Fits 4-6 years old. Age: 3+ Approximate Retail Price: $19.99 Available Fall 2017 Super Hero Capes Kids can dress to save the day as their favorite DC Super Hero Girl character. The capes are available in seven different characters to chose from: WONDER WOMAN, SUPERGIRL, BATGIRL, HARLEY QUINN, POISON IVY, BUMBLEBEE and KATANA. Each cape comes in bright iconic colors, satin fabric, character specific hero clip and glitter enhanced icons on the back. Fits 4-6 years old. Age: 3+ Approximate Retail Price: $9.99 Available Fall 2017 DC SUPER HERO GIRLS and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics and WBEI. BATGIRL, SUPERGIRL, WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s17) For more information & photos, contact: Rachel Griffin, Sr. Director of Public Relations – 424-268-9553 [email protected] TM & © 2017 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Face Applique Set & Super Hero Action Tattoo Set Assortment Get Ready For Action! These Super Hero Action Tattoo sets will turn any girl into a crime fighting Super Hero! Super Hero Action Tattoo Set Comes with 6 metallic tattoo sheets and a dauber. The Face Applique Set Comes with 6 colorful sheets of tattoos, masks and dauber. Easy 3 step process- just cut, wet & apply! Age: 3+ Approximate Retail Price: $9.99 Available Fall 2017 Wonder Woman Action Purse The WONDER WOMAN Action Purse is the perfect accessory when crime arises! This 2-n-1 action purse with built in bow and arrows is created with WONDER WOMAN’S iconic, red, white and blue colors and includes a detachable bow handle and 4 arrows for bow and arrow play. Age: 3+ Approximate Retail Price: $14.99 Available Fall 2017 DC SUPER HERO GIRLS and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics and WBEI. BATGIRL, SUPERGIRL, WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s17) For more information & photos, contact: Rachel Griffin, Sr. Director of Public Relations – 424-268-9553 [email protected] TM & © 2017 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. The DC Super Hero Girls embody teamwork, friendship and strength. This diverse group of teenage Super Heroes attend Super Hero High where they learn about their super powers and work together to unleash their full potential! Action Pose Dolls These girls make saving the world from Super- Villains look easy! These Action Dolls stand 18-inches tall! Each Action Pose Doll has 12 points of articulation, detailed iconic looks, rooted hair and includes a stand. WONDER WOMAN, SUPERGIRL, BATGIRL, BUMBLEBEE. Toys R Us Exclusive Age: 3+ Approximate Retail Price: $34.99 Available Fall 2017 DC SUPER HERO GIRLS and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics and WBEI. BATGIRL, SUPERGIRL, WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s17) For more information & photos, contact: Rachel Griffin, Sr. Director of Public Relations – 424-268-9553 [email protected] TM & © 2017 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. The DC Universe includes the most famous collection of Super Heroes and villains. Meet our favorite female heroes who are full of girl power and epic action! DC Dolls Introduce toddlers to the world of DC with these adorable Super Hero dolls. Toddlers will enjoy hours of imaginative play full of Super Hero action and crime- fighting adventures with BATGIRL, SUPERGIRL AND WONDER WOMAN! Each doll is dressed in iconic DC outfits with accessories and rooted hair for lots of hair play! WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL, AND SUPERGIRL Age: 3+ Approximate Retail Price: $19.99 Available Fall 2017 DC SUPER HERO GIRLS and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics and WBEI. BATGIRL, SUPERGIRL, WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s17) For more information & photos, contact: Rachel Griffin, Sr. Director of Public Relations – 424-268-9553 [email protected] TM & © 2017 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. .
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