One of the major publishing events of this year is the re-presentation of a long-lost jewel, Roald Dahl's The Gremlins. Purchased by Disney in the 1940s, and only published once as a book, Dark Horse is bringing it back in October and also creating new Gremlins stories. Are we excited? You bet!

But wait . . . that's not all. Dark Horse, working closely with the creative talents at Disney Consumer Products and Gentle Giant Studios, is crafting an ambitious program of toys, dolls, and other collectibles based on The Gremlins.

The first offering is a two-pack of 7" vinyl figures. The characters are "Gremlin Gus" and "Fifinella"; primary male and female characters from the book. No expense has been spared to create the most animated, detailed, and mischievous interpretations of these guys possible.