Rocky Balboa Movie Debuts December 22

Philadelphia’s favorite pug returns to movie screens on December 22 in Sony/MGM’s Rocky Balboa, ramping up consumer excitement for related products!

Introduced to audiences in 1976’s Rocky, Sylvester Stallone’s boxer has become a worldwide icon representing the struggle of the underdog and the realization of the American dream. The subject of five prior films and countless books, video games and more, Rocky Balboa is one of the world’s most popular characters and a true box office champ. Now the “Italian Stallion” is back in Rocky Balboa, a new motion picture written & directed by, and once again starring, Stallone as the Philly southpaw. Commemorating over 30 years of portraying the thug-turned-heavyweight champion, this week Stallone donated several props from the films – including a robe, boxing gloves, shorts, shoes & Rocky’s trademark hat – to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, where they will be displayed as part of a “Treasures of American History” exhibit beginning December 21.

With MGM’s five-disc Rocky Anthology DVD Set selling briskly and Rocky Balboa exploding into theaters later this month, excitement is building at a fever pitch, so now is the time to place orders for all of the Rocky merchandise offered by Diamond’s vendors. Scheduled to ship December 20, DK Publishing’s Rocky: The Ultimate Guide (OCT063973H) is the ideal reference for fans wanting to catch up on the fictional boxer’s colorful history before seeing the latest film. Shipping soon, Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles’ (DST’s) Rocky: “Go the Distance” Boxing Gloves (AUG064325U), Italian Stallion Robe (SEP064384U) and 30th Anniversary Apollo Creed Shorts (OCT064442U) Replicas offer collectors a chance to own authentic recreations of props used in the earlier movies. Additional upcoming items include Jakks Pacific’s Rocky Series 3 (OCT064373J) and 4 (NOV064421J) Action Figure Assortments, which continue the popular toy line with all-new versions of the saga’s characters. Finally, American Classics’ Rocky: Italian Stallion Logo SM-XXL (DEC064376/ DEC064377/ DEC064378/ DEC064379/ DEC064380H) and My Mom Hits Harder Logo SM-XXL (DEC064381/ DEC064382/ DEC064383/ DEC064384/ DEC064385H) T-Shirts can be ordered with your December Previews initial order.

Rocky Balboa promises to be one of the biggest movies this holiday season, so be sure you’re in on the action with upcoming Rocky merchandise! See below for more information, and use Diamond Daily’s Shopping List links or visit Reorders Online to place your orders today!

Item Code

Description

Price

OCT064442U

ROCKY 30TH ANNIV APOLLO CREED SHORTS REPLICA (C: 1-1

$99.00

AUG064325U

ROCKY GO THE DISTANCE BOXING GLOVES REPLICA (C: 1-1-

$150.00

DEC064378H

ROCKY ITALIAN STALLION LOGO T/S LG (C: 0-1-2)

$19.99