Sony/MGM’s Rocky Balboa Movie Opens Today

Today one of cinema’s greatest contenders returns for one more round on movie screens in Sony/MGM’s Rocky Balboa, stepping-up consumer demand for related products!

The subject of five prior films and countless books, video games and more, Rocky Balboa is one of the world’s most beloved characters and a true box office champ. Introduced 30 years ago in 1976’s Rocky, Sylvester Stallone’s boxer has become a worldwide symbol of the everlasting struggle of the underdog and the fulfillment of the American dream. Now the “Italian Stallion” is back in a new motion picture written & directed by, and once again starring, Stallone as the Philly southpaw.

With MGM’s five-disc Rocky Anthology DVD Set performing well and Rocky Balboa exploding into theaters today, enthusiasm 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. 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. In stock now, 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 after seeing the latest film. 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 in the December Previews.

Rocky Balboa promises to be one of the biggest movies this holiday season, so be sure you’re in on the action with related 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