Saturday, May 6 is Free Comic Book Day in the US. Earlier announcements about the day have featured promises of giveaways of special edition Jack O’Neill action figures, but we haven’t yet heard of stores that are definitely carrying them.
To find a comic book store near you that is participating, visit Free Comic Book Day.
Here is the release from Diamond Select toys, which is releasing the action figures:
Just a reminder that this weekend is Free Comic Book Day, and as part of this year’s offerings, Diamond Select are offering an exclusive Stargate figure…
In partnership with this spring’s Free Comic Book Day event, comic store customers should be on the lookout for an exclusive Stargate action figure when they visit their local comic book stores on Sunday, May 6th. Available only during this promotion, a limited General Jack O’Neill action figure will help bring new customers to comic book stores across the country and raise awareness of Stargate action figures.
Part of Diamond Select Toys’ upcoming Stargate SG-1 action figure line, the Free Comic Book Day exclusive General Jack O’Neill figure depicts the SGC leader wearing a black t-shirt as opposed to the uniformed version due to be released later this spring and will be handed out to customers visiting any participating comic book store!
“Free Comic Book Day helps introduce new customers to the world of comics and collectibles every year,” stated Michael Leavey, Marketing and Sales Coordinator for Diamond Select Toys. “We’re very excited to be a part of this year’s event in addition to offering a great exclusive figure.”
For more information about Free Comic Book Day or to locate a comic store near you, please visit www.freecomicbookday.com.
Because the scheme is voluntary it might be worth checking with your comic book retailer whether they will be getting this and / or the free comics in.
Well, I just called six stores in my area, and none of them have heard of the Jack O’Neill action figures. So, whichever fans find them should consider themselves lucky!