Dark Horse Comics is beginning a new series of retro-style mini-statues entitled "Classic Comic Book Characters." The line will kick off with Jeff Smith's Bone in December. The comes Magnus, Robot Fighter in January, followed by Marv (from Sin City) in February and Conan in March of '06. What interests us most, of course, is that the April release will be Groo, the minus-minded mendicant created by Sergio Aragonés. Clear your mantel and put fifty bucks aside. Each character comes in a neat tin box that is just as collectible as what's in it: The figure, a booklet about the character and a vintage-style pinback button. There will only be 750 of each statue so you might want to reserve yours now.