If you haven't read it yet, you need to run out right now and go buy The Watchmen book. It is one of the greatest comics ever made, and needs to be read ASAP. I'll wait.

You back now? Good. DC Direct is sending into the wild some awesome 12 inch figures based on the characters from the upcoming movie based on the Watchmen license. The characters on display included Dr. Manhattan, Rorschach, and my personal favorite, The Comedian. Also on display was some replicas of some of the character's weapons in the film, including a mask of Rorschach's face and hookshot, and The Comedian's guns and dogtags.

No price is set for these that I've seen, but you should be prepared to spend some heavy green to get yourself some of these. The release of the figures and replicas should coincide with the release of the movie, so look to get yourself prepared sometime in late February to early March. Hit the gallery to view more.