The DC Animated Figure Talkback Thread, Part 13 [Archive]

cut2thechase

12-11-2009, 06:51 AM

Mod Note: Discussion continued from The DC Animated Figure Talkback Thread, Part 12 (Potential Spoilers) (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=221099).

Awwww....no one cares which figure it was I picked up? Surely someone must be curious...

I'll say this - I didn't really think I'd be that pleased with the purchase, but having a new action figure around has put a smile on my face! And this one, despite not really having a "look" I thought I really cared for, has really grown on me!

For me the big YAY is that TRU is carrying JLU again! Alright DB, tells us already!!!!!!!!!

mr.happy

12-11-2009, 11:19 AM

Awwww....no one cares which figure it was I picked up? Surely someone must be curious...

I'll say this - I didn't really think I'd be that pleased with the purchase, but having a new action figure around has put a smile on my face! And this one, despite not really having a "look" I thought I really cared for, has really grown on me!Well, the description suggests you got just one figure, but I would otherwise have put good money on Batman and Wonder Pig. :)

Since my nephew has recently taken an interest in these figures, I've been tracking down figures from near and far, and I must say, this line is kind of growing me, so much so that I've kept some of the duplicate figures for myself, and I'm thinking of possibly expanding my collection. There's a kind of endearing, old-fashioned quality to their simplicity, crappy molds and general lack of detail.

Does anyone know of a site with a definitive check list for the entire line of figures? I'd like to get an idea of the scale of the project, should I decide to pursue it.

Nightwing72

12-11-2009, 07:57 PM

This site has some really great info and checklists for the entire line.

http://dchallofjustice.com/news/

mr.happy

12-11-2009, 10:28 PM

This site has some really great info and checklists for the entire line.

http://dchallofjustice.com/news/Thanks, I'll check that out.

DisneyBoy

12-12-2009, 07:08 PM

Aw yay! People CARED :p:anime: Not enough to make guesses, though....

Well, the description suggests you got just one figure, but I would otherwise have put good money on Batman and Wonder Pig.

Well, I guess that technically counts, though it's really more of a non-guess LOL.

I got..

Wait for it...

Wait for it...

Still waiting for it? Well so is he. And by "it" I mean fame.

I gotsa Green Lantern. In a new costume. Like the kid said! Okay, okay...it's Booster! And I'm really, really liking him. True, his head is too small (I'm sure Volcana looks alien by comparison, one day I hope to add her to my collection and find out for myself), but that gives him a really nice "big hero" proportion to his body. And the blue and yellow looks great! I thought it would be too dull, after the awesome gold and black original, which I totally wanted to get. But these show-accurate colors, PLUS a painted Skeets (why wasn't he painted to begin with Mattel?) made it an easy grab.

I just couldn't bring myself to buy the Wonder Pig Batman. I have such a small disposable income these days, purchasing another Batman I don't like or want wouldn't fly. Plus, her front right hoofie had silver splash all over it, LOL.

Mystery solved. Exciting no?

Goodfellow

12-13-2009, 08:52 PM

Well I saw the 3 pack with Samurai and Apache Chief yesterday. Are they even comic characters?

TemporalFlux

12-14-2009, 02:48 AM

Well I saw the 3 pack with Samurai and Apache Chief yesterday. Are they even comic characters?

They are at least characters who are comic.

Trent Lane

12-14-2009, 07:07 PM

Looks like the Waller pack is becoming a little easier to find, I saw a few on my journey to the city this weekend... and over on AFI and DC Hall Of Justice they say that the new three packs are popping up on the east coast already: Superman (with heat vision eyes, no less), Silver Banshee, and Metallo, Plastic Man, Cyborg, and Mr. Miracle, and Flash, Captain Cold, and Captain Boomerang...

cut2thechase

12-15-2009, 11:20 PM

YAY!!!!!! Scored the three newest 3 packs at Target in Piscataway NJ tonight. Now I just need the Thanagar and Eclipso packs and I'm all caught up on all things JLU! :D

bat313

12-16-2009, 01:26 PM

YAY!!!!!! Scored the three newest 3 packs at Target in Piscataway NJ tonight. Now I just need the Thanagar and Eclipso packs and I'm all caught up on all things JLU! :D

Do you mean the Cyborg, Metallo and Captain Cold 3-packs???? Because those were found in Toms River NJ of all places. Right in my own back yard!

cut2thechase

12-17-2009, 07:48 AM

Do you mean the Cyborg, Metallo and Captain Cold 3-packs???? Because those were found in Toms River NJ of all places. Right in my own back yard!

Yes Sir, those are the ones I'm talking about! Have you seen the new 6 packs yet?

bat313

12-17-2009, 01:46 PM

Yes Sir, those are the ones I'm talking about! Have you seen the new 6 packs yet?

WOW!!!! Congratulations! I personally have not seen any of them but apparently someone from Toms River spotted those new 3-packs and the new 6-packs! I'm trying to get a friend of mine to check out Toms River for me. I hope they don't have too many Targets.

bat313

12-29-2009, 02:04 PM

AHHHHHHH, and so it begins! The 6-packs are being clearenced out of Target for $15 to $20 and i cannot find the Attach from Thanagar pack anywhere! I've been looking all over Central Jersey and have come up with nothing. :sad:

ABrown

12-29-2009, 02:35 PM

AHHHHHHH, and so it begins! The 6-packs are being clearenced out of Target for $15 to $20

R they seriously:eek: I didn't want to pay $30 for those 6 packs, but I'll pay like $15.

bat313

12-29-2009, 03:48 PM

R they seriously:eek: I didn't want to pay $30 for those 6 packs, but I'll pay like $15.

Yeah, if you didn't pick up the older 6-packs now is the time to get them for a great price. Plus you can help make room for the arrival of the "attach from Thanagar" 6-pack! I really hope these start to show up before 6-packs are completely line. I have never loved and hated a toy line so much in my life!

Casimir

12-29-2009, 09:56 PM

Thanagar and Eclipso sets are indeed out. They hit Targets a few days before Christmas. The clearance started on the 26th, with prices varying by store. (Most of the previous Hero Villain packs are now $20, but I've seen as low as $5.) A few people have found the Thanagar/Eclipso packs at clearance prices, but most of those sets were bought up at full price in the days just before Christmas. (I found some and paid full price at the time.) Most of us who follow this closely expect the Thanagar/Eclipso sets will vanish as if they never happened, just like the final 6-packs sets of 2008. (Even I didn't see those at retail.)

C.

P.S. Seen the latest JLU customs? http://www.pilliod.net

Temple Fugate

12-31-2009, 10:33 AM

I didn't know they were clearancing the 6-packs. Drat, I would have bought the old villains 6-pack when I saw it there on Monday. That would have finally helped me make up my mind whether or not to get it. Yesterday all they had was one League United pack, and I've already got that. I did see the Eclipso and Thanagar 6-packs on Monday, but the only Thanagar pack had a bent helmet on one of the Thanagarians because it had been put in the package wrong. Otherwise I would have gotten that.

What's up with Eclipso Hawkgirl's paint job? The colors are annoyingly bold and clashy.

Goodfellow

01-01-2010, 12:06 PM

My Target has the old 6 packs on clearance and the new 6 packs for $30. Thing is, aren't they all under the same DCPI, so how only some of them are clearanced is beyond me.

ABrown

01-01-2010, 09:34 PM

I picked up the "Attack From Thanagar" six pack at Target on clearance for about $15. I would've picked up the other six packs. But I'm not interested in paying like $20 for the other ones when all that I want are the Tala and Supergirl figures.

Trent Lane

01-02-2010, 06:17 PM

I got the Attack pack while I was visiting family in Charlotte this past weekend, really like it. The Eclipso pack was okay, but I can't justify buying it for one figure- tho it was nice that they did repaints... maybe they should've done that "cave guy" instead of one of the league members, hahaha... all the packs were marked down to $20, but there was only one each of the new sets...

Terry Joventino

01-03-2010, 07:12 PM

I'm in Las Vegas and I have not seen any of the Eclipso or Attack from Thanagar Six-Packs. I refuse to give up! If I was able to find JITB Supergirls and Batgirls and markdown B&TB Plastic Mans they have to turn up eventually.

theRedDeath

01-04-2010, 01:22 AM

I saw both six pacts at my local Target, I didn't get either them though. Wasn't interested.

It was so irritating though because while the regular one and three pacts were in the action figure isle, the six pacts were three isle's down in the "under 6" children's isle. It was completely idiotic.

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Terry Joventino

01-06-2010, 07:59 PM

Yey I found the 3-packs! Too bad they were only at one Target O_O. All the other Targets only have JLU on Clearance. I don't think Vegas will be getting the 6-packs -_-, so I'll have to buy the Shayera on ebay.

DisneyBoy

01-07-2010, 02:27 AM

Saw the Thanagar pack on Ebay and after checking out a video review, I have to say they look pretty darn good and I think I want 'em! Sure, many of the details are just painted on, especially for the ladies, but there were nice touches too (the saddlebags on the girls, the new arms and torsos for the men) PLUS the Shayera head...which I still don't have.

If only Canadians could purchase this stuff on Matty.com my life would be so much easier! Still, kudos to Mattel for actually LISTENING to me on this one (yes, I'm taking credit!) As y'all know, I've been wanting to see these figures made for years. Think they'll ever make a generic Thanagar solider in red? I think folks would be happy to have multiples of those to army build....at least I would.

Did anyone read the Matty Facebook page? In one of the last announcements, Matty said that an Apocalipse pack would be out, with a major character in it that has been on fan lists - Kalibak hopefully? That would be great.

Here's that review I saw of the six pack for those interested: http://tnts.dirtmound.com/article.php?story=20091217105840947

Are there any other online reviews with photos? I'd be interested in seeing a review of the Eclipsed pack as well...

Terry Joventino

01-07-2010, 02:50 PM

Yeah I'll admit the pack is pretty awesome outside of the Batman and Green Lantern. If I cared about having MOC stuff then I would shell out the $30+ dollars for the entire pack online, but I'd rather just get the Shayera and maybe the Paran Dul. Btw anyone know why these things jumped from $19.99 to $29.99 and then to $34.99? Same with the 3-packs @.O. They used to be $9.99 now they're $15.99! Must be the economy? Inflation?

ABrown

01-07-2010, 04:07 PM

I found the JLU six pack with Tala for about $15 at Target. But I still hate to spend even that much when I just want the one figure. With the six packs, I'd prefer there be at least a couple of figures that I want.

TemporalFlux

01-08-2010, 06:37 PM

They used to be $9.99 now they're $15.99! Must be the economy? Inflation?

Well, there are a few different reasons. I believe part of it is the same reason the JLU got a "Fan Collection" tag; they're inflating the price knowing that their audience is mostly hard-cores who will pay it.

Also, it could be due to shifts in the price of oil. After all, plastic is made from oil; so the price of oil going up, causes plastic cost to go up too. This could all still be residual effect from the enormous oil spike last summer.

I had heard the cost of oil is why they stopped making JLU playsets and vehicles; it takes more oil to make those, and passing the cost on to the consumer would mean a playset with too big of a price point. I still wish they would at least go the exclusive route with playsets. Imagine if the San Diego ComicCon exclusive was a Hall of Doom playset; or what about a Brainiac head ship?

redtornado88

01-08-2010, 08:01 PM

picked up the new 6 packs from two different targets today...one target had the eclipso for $14 and the other target had the thanagar pack for only $7.50!!! picked them both up on account of the discounts and am very pleased with the eclipso figure and the fact that the others in the pack are at least variants made it worth the purchase and the thanagar pack is just awesome

DisneyBoy

01-09-2010, 01:13 AM

redt - where abouts was this target you picked up the Thanagar pack at?

redtornado88

01-09-2010, 01:26 AM

redt - where abouts was this target you picked up the Thanagar pack at?

I'm in Texas now visiting family its the one right off I-45 in The Woodlands they had 2 more there i believe

DisneyBoy

01-09-2010, 02:00 AM

Hmmm...wonder what the shipping from Texas to Canada would be...7 bucks is too good to pass up!

redtornado88

01-10-2010, 01:50 AM

Hmmm...wonder what the shipping from Texas to Canada would be...7 bucks is too good to pass up!

that was my thought :D

Temple Fugate

01-10-2010, 01:38 PM

My Target, for the time being at least, has nothing JLU-related in stock at all. I checked the entire toy section to see if they moved it somewhere else, but wasn't able to locate anything. KIND OF regretting not buying the Thanagar pack, despite the only one I saw there having a slightly bent figure.

I'm rather confident the packs will show up again eventually. They've disappeared and returned in droves before.

theRedDeath

01-10-2010, 03:09 PM

I went back and got the Thanagar pack after all. The only figures I really wanted were Paran Dul and H'ro Talek, but i've paid more, for less, in the past.

The regular figures are still the Fire/Ice pack and the Amanda Waller pack.

I never saw the Cheetah and Batman Beyond packs, and now aren't the Metallo and Captain Cold packs supposed to be out?

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Terry Joventino

01-12-2010, 01:00 PM

Yup. Well only one target in my area had the Metallo/Captain Cold Packs. Anyways I lucked out and had a friend of a friend swoop up a Thanagar pack for me in California. Costed $18.something with shipping and he lives in the Corona area (no idea where that is since I an only familiar with the Washington State and Las Vegas Nevada area). The hunt is finally over. Although I do need to find an articulated flash xD.

redtornado88

01-15-2010, 02:34 PM

The Justice Guild 4-pk is up on Matty! But goes on sale on Feb. 15...

Goodfellow

01-18-2010, 01:33 PM

Wow, JLU isn't the only thing suffering from a price increase. The newest wave of DCU figures are appearing at $15 a piece. -_- Oh, and my Targets have everything JLU on clearance now, including the new 6 packs. I think I saw the Eclipso one for $7 the other day.

ABrown

01-18-2010, 02:13 PM

and my Targets have everything JLU on clearance now, including the new 6 packs.

I saw the ones with Tala and Supergirl for 1/2 off at about $15. I didn't want to pay that much for each one when I only wanted one figure out of each six pack. But then I was at Target the other day, and the clearence section had 75% off signs. So I don't know if they had those six packs for 75% off. But if they did, I missed out. Cause I would've paid $7.50 for each one.

cut2thechase

01-21-2010, 11:35 PM

at 75% off they all have to be gone by now! l got the Eclipso & Thanagar packs on ebay. l'm not screwing around and waiting to pay through the nose for these. l'm caught up on all things JLU until the 15th when the Justice Guild go on sale. God I love this line!

DisneyBoy

01-24-2010, 12:09 PM

The S:TAS styled Aquaman has shown up on Ebay. I have to say, as much as I've been giving up on this line, lately I've really started to come back around. They are making good use of the existing bodies now to give us cool variations (Thanagar Shayera, finally! Now this).

cut2thechase

01-25-2010, 11:14 PM

C'Mon DB Livewire & Weather Wizard, two big holes in the Superman:TAS line filled! This line is one of the greatest and most comprehensive ever! And the say they are going back to Apokolips. Even if it ends after this year its been a hell of a ride.

DisneyBoy

01-26-2010, 02:40 AM

It really has. For me though, the paint application problems, the reuse of stock molds, the bending plastic...and most especially...the LACK OF DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA made me give up on it for a long while.

But I'm coming back around. A bought a Booster Gold two months ago, and recently found a new figure. Guess which one! It's a villain...and a main arc foe for one of the JLUers! Hopefully, I'll be able to find an inexpensive Thanagar pack, as that would really make my month.

As for Weather Wizard and Livewire, again neither are perfect. Livewire doesn't really suit the generic female body, having never worn heels, and Wizard has some weird limbs and a super-hero chest. Not a good pair-up. But at least the heads look nice! According the lists someone found over at actionfigureinsider, here's what we might be able to expect in 2010. Some have already shown up on Ebay as prototypes:

3 Packs

:JLU ADAM STRANGE,ANIMAL MAN,STARFIRE
: JLU BATMAN,DEVIL RAY,SUPERMAN
: JLU BATMAN,FLASH,CAPTAIN COLD
: JLU BATMAN,GREEN LANTERN,MANHUNTER
: JLU BATMAN,JOKER,GRAY GHOST
: JLU BATMAN,SUPERMAN,PLASTIC MAN
: JLU DESPERO,GRN LANTERN,KATMAI TUI
: JLU GA FLASH,FA GRN LANTERN,GA HAWKMAN
: JLU MANHUNTER,GRN LANTERN,MAHUNTER CHARGED
: JLU NIGHTWING,BATGIRL,PENGUIN
: JLU SPERMAN,ADAM STRANGE,FLASH
: JLU SUPERMAN,AQUAMAN,ECLIPSO
: JLU SUPERMAN,LIVEWIRE,WEATHER WIZARD
: JLU WARLORD,DEMOS,SUPERGIRL

SINGLES

: JLU AQUAMAN WITH TRIDENT
: JLU ATOM W/MINI ATOM
: JLU BATMAN BEYOND W/FUTURE BATARANG
: JLU BATMAN W/BATARANGE
: JLU BATMAN W/BATMITE
: JLU BIG BARDA W/MEGA ROD
: JLU BLACKHAWK W/SPEAR OF DESTINY
: JLU BRANIAC CLASSIC W/ SHRINKING GUN
: JLU CYBORG SUPERMAN W/YELLOW LANTERN
: JLU FLASH 2 W/LIGHTNING BOLT
: JLU GREEN ARROW W/BOW AND ARROW
: JLU HAWKGIRL W/MACE
: JLU MARTIAN MANHUNTER W/GOGGLES
: JLU MR TERRIFIC W/T-SPHERE
: JLU PLASTIC MAN W/MAILBOX
: JLU POWER RING W/CONSTRUCT
: JLU SIGNAL MAN W/MONEY BAG
: JLU STAR SAPIRE W/MONEY BAG
: JLU SUPERMAN JLU W/STARRO
: JLU SUPERMAN W/KANDOR

cut2thechase

01-26-2010, 10:17 PM

That's quite a list! I'm hoping the single Hawkgirl is a white track suit version of the SDCC exclusive. As for the list l have a hard time believing they will release so many in one year since they didn't release any in '09 but we'll see. Despero! Warlord! Return to Batman Adventures! NICE!

DisneyBoy

01-27-2010, 03:26 AM

Apprarently, the Superman that comes with Starro will be in the BB styled suit. At least that's the rumor. Probably won't look that cool, since the Superman figure is one of the weaker ones in the JLU line and Mattel just seems to repaint all over it without retooling it much.

cut2thechase

01-27-2010, 07:28 PM

Goodfellow

01-29-2010, 01:19 AM

And I'll be surprised if we see more than 3 of those packs released this year.

BTW, in case no one knew, DCU figures are on sale at Target this week for $7.99. It would have been nice had they actually advertised this, as not a single Target I went to even had a sale tag out.

DisneyBoy

01-29-2010, 04:00 AM

We've already seen Livewire and Weather Wizard hit ebay...the Penguin/Nightwing/Batgirl pack will be a rerelease of the short-lived Batman line Mattel made years ago, after winning the license...the new Aquaman has also appeared...

Most of these are rereleases anyways, so I definitely think they'll all get out there.

cut2thechase

01-29-2010, 05:57 PM

l wish they would redo Lois Lane. l have her in my collection, but i would like to see her in show accurate colors with better painted eyes eyes. Just take another page out of Casimir's book!:D l swear he's been steering the line for years and l love him for it!

DisneyBoy

01-29-2010, 11:39 PM

Mattel would be lost without Cas. Steering indeed.

Has anyone seen any Thanagar packs in the New York area Targets?

cut2thechase

01-31-2010, 04:01 PM

There is very little clearance of any type left in the Central New Jersey Targets. All 4 of the 6 packs are gone and I've visited 7 different stores in the past week.

DisneyBoy

02-01-2010, 01:41 AM

Bummer. I'm with you on Lois...but at the same time, I'd rather see other characters getting made. We do technically have a Lois already.

I'm wanting me some Wonder Woman characters.

cut2thechase

02-01-2010, 11:01 PM

Bummer. I'm with you on Lois...but at the same time, I'd rather see other characters getting made. We do technically have a Lois already.

I'm wanting me some Wonder Woman characters.

They could easily do A Circe with Elasti-Girl's skirt, the female body and Fire's head. They could also do a "Lulu's Back in Town" Circe with Fire's head and Tala's skirt!

theRedDeath

02-02-2010, 02:47 AM

I don't know why they haven't just repainted a WW mold to make an Aresia already. Sure, some sculpting on WW's body doesn't match up with Aresia, but that hasn't stopped them before. (And I personally would want Aresia to be the same body type as WW, rather than the standard smaller female body mold).

Vandal Savage is another super-easy no-brainer. They'd need a new head, but they could just use the Lex Luthor body. Everytime I look at the Blackhawk set, with the redundant Superman and WW with it, I cringe. It would have made so much sense to put Vandal in that set instead of one of the two heroes.

They can also use the new "suit" mold they're so fond of to give us a "Steve Trevor". Which isn't the TOP of my list of figures I want...but that'd still be pretty cool.

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DisneyBoy

02-09-2010, 12:17 AM

They can also use the new "suit" mold they're so fond of to give us a "Steve Trevor". Which isn't the TOP of my list of figures I want...but that'd still be pretty cool.

Absolutely. It wouldn't even be hard - just a new head - and I for one would really enjoy it. They could also do a Jason Blood figure this way, and then release him and Etrigan along with some other character in a three-pack (I don't need a Morgan Le Fay, though that would be the obvious choice for fans, and a massive headache for Mattel).

In fact, of all the Wonder Woman characters I'd like to see Mattel make, the only ones that would be tricky would be Medusa and Hippoylta. Everyone else - Steve, Circe, Amazons, King Faraday - can be done using existing parts and new heads. A real shame Mattel isn't looking into this more. But then, they're only now getting around to releasing Flash villains too, so Diana's not the only one who had to wait.

Some JLU toy news over at the http://dchallofjustice.com/news/ site. Plastic Man, Brainiac and the Atom are all up on Ebay. Check it out people!

cut2thechase

02-12-2010, 11:40 PM

Who the F* is Signal Man????????????!!!!!

DisneyBoy

02-14-2010, 11:17 PM

Rejoice - this weekend's Toy Fair has revealed some nice pictures of some cool figures, one of which we've been heard couldn't be made for quite some time:

Despero: http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2010/Mattel/image29.asp

Manhunter: http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2010/Mattel/image31.asp

Lobo: http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2010/Mattel2DCIH/image17.asp

Neat. Although I remember hearing about the Manhunter from years back, as though he was supposed to be released but they held back.

NOTE: Lobo will be a MattyCollector exclusive on a single, oversized card in May or June. After releasing him last year at Comic Con and seeing there was an appetite, they figured the website would be an appropriate venue through which to release him (since he's supposedly too violent for kids to be on regular store shelves).

mr.happy

02-15-2010, 08:01 PM

Very cool Lobo and Manhunter figures. My own recently started collection is coming along quite nicely. I'd been ticking off figures on the DC Hall of Justice chart, when they suddenly decided to update it with the latest figures, and re-arranged them all, so I had to start over. Grrrrr. :mad:

I wish the figures in the shops would be available online at MattyCollector. It can be a bit of a pain to hunt down figures, particularly old ones, of course, but I did luck out recently, when a friend of mine phoned me from a comic book shop in Germany of all places, where he had found a bunch of really old figures in a bargain bin, so that saved me a lot of eBay hassle, and plugged a sizable hole in my collection.

DisneyBoy

02-17-2010, 02:55 AM

An answer from Matty regarding having a new female body for Killer Frost/Livewire/Poison Ivy or whoever else needs a no-high heels base:

Q3. Now that you have confirmed JLU will be ongoing in 2010, any chance you can finally tool up some new non high heeled legs for the female buck body??
They really would help make more yet to be made female figures on model, and would be great to use for re issues on figures that should have had them in the first place!

A3. We are well aware there has been a longtime demand for this. Right now JLU is a very tool sensitive line and most of our tooling is going into heads and capes, which help make figures as unique from each other. A female figure with new legs is just not different enough for kids and moms compared to a character who becomes a whole new figure with a new head. JLU at retail needs to have a strong kid and mom ‘wow’ factor, and while collectors want new legs, this is just not something kids notice.

I think Mattel is forgetting how much Moms love flats...

Casimir

02-20-2010, 08:05 PM

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Site/Temp/poster_supergirl_2010.jpg

All new Supergirl painting is posted. 11" x 17" version available for download! http://www.pilliod.net

C.

Goodfellow

02-26-2010, 01:44 AM

Sounds like to me that Mattel is only bothering to make figures still because it is cheap to do, and they can have Target charge a premium price for them.

cut2thechase

02-26-2010, 11:31 AM

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Site/Temp/poster_supergirl_2010.jpg

All new Supergirl painting is posted. 11" x 17" version available for download! http://www.pilliod.net

C.

Nice work! I REALLY love the Batgirl/Harley piece. The colors and the lighting are incredible!

DisneyBoy

03-02-2010, 05:09 AM

cut2thechase

03-02-2010, 10:04 PM

dmxx116

03-03-2010, 04:04 AM

Why can't I find Mattel DCUC and JLU in retails. If I do why does it have cost so much, Most of us work so hard to save ur money just get their stuff, When we do go to the retails stores to get them we can't find nothing, When we go on Ebay it cost so damn much, Mattel need to do something about this before the fans pay 30.00 for a action figure in retail I'm not willing to give half pay check for one action figure.

DisneyBoy

03-03-2010, 01:32 PM

Casimir

03-03-2010, 09:19 PM

Thankfully, they're not charging 30 a figure, but yes...I feel your pain. Ebay has been my only source for figures for years now. I sometimes come across a figure in a mom-and-pop store, selling for 11 bucks (a single) and pick it up...but yeah. I'm super jealous of the folks who just drive for five minutes to a Target and pick out whatever they want (or just whatever is there), when I have to deal with shipping charges, and being outbid, etc etc.

In the end though, I like the toys I have in the line, and am glad I bought them.

I have news for you D-boy... I live in a land of Targets, and thanks to Mattel's continued ineptitude, I have yet drive five minutes and pick up a figure. It usually involves accumulated trips of hundreds of miles over several weeks and scores of stops. I probably spend far more in gasoline than folks in other countries spend in postage. (Not to mention time.) And there are some figures I've never seen at retail, and I'm more diligent about such things than most. eBay looks better all the time.

C.

DisneyBoy

03-04-2010, 02:26 AM

I don't doubt it Cas. I've read some horror stories here and afi about multiple trips and asking Target workers who just stare back blankly. But for me, seeing any JLU product is rare, so I'm jealous of people who even see the wrong product on a regular basis :D Silly maybe, but the grass is always greener, ya know?

Cool Supergirl painting by the by. "Initiation" right? Or "The Return".

Casimir

03-04-2010, 09:59 PM

DB, that darned Greener Grass is always making my life difficult!

Glad you like the painting. Off the top of my head, I can't recall which episode it's from. I based it off a screen grab here at WF.

C.

DisneyBoy

03-05-2010, 01:23 AM

It's totally one of the two I mentioned. Because I'm that smart, and totally remember off the top of my head :p It's a gift. How many more are you going to do? Be careful now, you may not be able to stop.

I hope you don't mean my delusions about green grass make your life harder...! I wouldn't want that.

Casimir

03-05-2010, 07:49 AM

I'm sure you have your delusions, DB. I have plenty of my own, thank you.

I'm not sure how many paintings I'll make. I've got another started, but I'm itching to finish some figures first. It's all a question of what time allows.

C.

Goodfellow

03-05-2010, 11:55 PM

Lobo will be 20 bucks on Mattycollector.com. Anyone else think 15 would have been enough? 20 just feels like Mattel gouging us. Back in the 90s, every toyline had original sculpts for every figure. Now, to get one figure that isn't 85% reused parts, we have to pay 20 bucks, plus shipping?!?

15 would have been reasonable.

Not surprised considering how much they rip us off with everything else. I mean, $15 for DCU figures, $20 for He-Man, $15 for some freaking figure stands, etc, they are just gouging prices because they can.

redtornado88

03-06-2010, 12:20 AM

FOund new singles in NY target in the Bronx...Had deadshot batman and gl but i only picked up firestorm since its the only one i didnt already have

theRedDeath

03-06-2010, 03:04 PM

I ALSO found new singles at my local Target. Got Deadshot, Black costume-Batman, and white glove GL. They didn't have the Firestorm, sadly. Also, there were no new 3-packs.

My all black Batman had a bad leg joint when I opened him. It's not broken, it's one of those things where the joint is in too tight or glued in, so every time you move it, what you're actually doing is twisting the plastic peg. That's really upsetting, because now i'm worried about breaking him.

I like that they're releasing different costume repaints of old characters, thats a good idea. If they MUST Re-release characters they know that sell; give them new costumes for collectors benefit. I don't know why they don't do that more often. Instead of just giving us the same Batman and Superman over and over again, especially in the 3-packs and 6-packs, they should release different costume versions.

Like:
-90's costume Kyle Rayner.
-Kingdom Come Superman
-Black Flash
-Walter West Flash
-"Wraith" version of Batman
-New Earth version of Martian Manhunter (the one in Co2E)
-Sinestro Corps versions of various characters
-Wonder Woman's black leather "biker" costume.

And so on, and so on. Really, there's no excuse at this point for them to still be putting old versions of the characters in their multi-packs. The worst offender was the "Eclipso" pack from a while ago. "Purple shards" doesn't cut it as a repaint.

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DisneyBoy

03-07-2010, 01:43 AM

I would really enjoy seeing a 90s costume Kyle, but I think it would require a different head sculpt, given how unusual Kyle's mask was then.

I agree that "purple" shards doesn't qualify as much of a repaint, but you have to remember that this line survives in part due to the recognizability of the figures in the packs. The Moms who shop at Target for their son's friend's birthday party aren't going to pick up the wacky-alternate-costumed Wonder Woman pack if there's a normal-looking Diana nearby. GL Corps costumes are okay, but in the few stores around here that had JLU product, I saw a lot of Superwoman figures. No one knows who the heck she is, I'll bet. I don't either.

mr.happy

03-07-2010, 07:56 AM

Like:
-90's costume Kyle Rayner.
-Kingdom Come Superman
-Black Flash
-Walter West Flash
-"Wraith" version of Batman
-New Earth version of Martian Manhunter (the one in Co2E)
-Sinestro Corps versions of various characters
-Wonder Woman's black leather "biker" costume.
I think those non-JLU figures cheapen the whole line, and nothing like that should ever have been included until every single character who appeared on-screen in the actual JLU show had a figure. Leave those other ones to the main DC Universe line, I say.

theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 08:16 AM

How does that cheapen the line? When they're releasing Batman after Batman after Batman ALREADY, half the time ALONGSIDE each other (this recent line had normal Batman AND Black-suit Batman both in single packs).

When they're ALREADY over saturating the line with regular characters, i'd prefer it be re-paints, rather than the same figures again and again. It has no bearing on other characters releases, just the ones they're re-releasing ANYWAY.

The LEAST they could do it start doing "battle damaged" repaints. One of my favorite customs i've ever seen was a Superman repainted to look like he did at the end of "Legacy".

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mr.happy

03-07-2010, 09:01 AM

How does that cheapen the line?Simple. If they're not JLU characters, they don't belong in the JLU line.

theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 09:23 AM

Except that they ARE JLU characters....just with different costumes.

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mr.happy

03-07-2010, 09:29 AM

Except that they ARE JLU characters....just with different costumes. Wraith Batman? Kingdom Come Superman? Black Flash? Walter West? I must have missed a lot of episodes.

theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 09:34 AM

Wraith Batman? Kingdom Come Superman? Black Flash? Walter West? I must have missed a lot of episodes.

I'm pretty sure Batman, Superman, and Flash all did appear in JLU. Maybe I was watching a different show than you. But I seem to recall those guys playing a big part.

They're the same characters, just different costumes. And the packaging would just say "Superman" or "Flash" anyway. I don't see how that's any less preferable to just ANOTHER standard Flash toy, or a Superman with a "Bottled City of Kandor" accessory, that they'd be releasing ANYWAY.

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theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 09:43 AM

Seriously....this is the most surreal internet argument i've ever had.

I never would have imagined there'd be someone saying that between: "New repaints alongside new figures" and "Re-releases alongside new figures", that they'd prefer the re-releases, because that keeps the sanctity of the line "pure"...

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mr.happy

03-07-2010, 10:19 AM

I'm pretty sure Batman, Superman, and Flash all did appear in JLU.Wraith Batman isn't Batman, in fact, he's just Wraith. Walter West isn't the Flash, and Black Flash has, as far as I know, not appeared on the show. Kingdom Come Superman exists in a different timeline/reality, and has not appeared on the show. Neither have the Crisis on Two Earths characters like Ultraman and SuperWoman, for that matter.

I never would have imagined there'd be someone saying that between: "New repaints alongside new figures" and "Re-releases alongside new figures", that they'd prefer the re-releases, because that keeps the sanctity of the line "pure"...Who said that?

theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 11:13 AM

[Wraith Batman isn't Batman, in fact, he's just Wraith. Walter West isn't the Flash, and Black Flash has, as far as I know, not appeared on the show. Kingdom Come Superman exists in a different timeline/reality, and has not appeared on the show. Neither have the Crisis on Two Earths characters like Ultraman and SuperWoman, for that matter.
So? They're still just repaints of the classic characters, that would be marketed under the name of the classic character. I don't see how that's any different from "Karate Chop Batman".

Ultraman was a repaint of Bizarro with a Superman head, and Superwoman had a custom head. Those are more in line with new characters than what I'm suggesting, which is just superficial repaints.

Who said that?You said that. I'm suggesting instead of getting re-releases of the same old characters, we get re-painted costume variations of those characters. I'm not saying anything about the ratio of new characters. Yet you're saying those re-paints would be bad, only because those costumes didn't appear in the cartoon. Thus saying that you'd prefer the continuation of the redundant re-releases. Or am I misunderstanding you?

In fact here, let me paint a picture for you: You know how recently there was a 3-pack of Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang, and Flash?

What i'm suggesting here is instead of that, they had done a 3-pack of Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang, and that same Flash figure, but repainted in "Walter West"s costume but still labeled Flash.

Why is that so wrong?

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mr.happy

03-07-2010, 11:48 AM

So? They're still just repaints of the classic characters,... who did not appear on the show, and thus don't belong in a JLU branded toyline.

that would be marketed under the name of the classic character. I don't see how that's any different from "Karate Chop Batman".I haven't seen that figure, but your description suggests it's a character who appeared on the show.

You said that.Nope.

I'm suggesting instead of getting re-releases of the same old characters, we get re-painted costume variations of those characters. I'm not saying anything about the ratio of new characters. Yet you're saying those re-paints would be bad, only because those costumes didn't appear in the cartoon. Thus saying that you'd prefer the continuation of the redundant re-releases. Or am I misunderstanding you?Yes. It's not that I'm a particular fan of a re-painted Karate Chop Batman, but Batman did appear on the show. Black Flash, Wraith, Ultraman, etc, did not.

What i'm suggesting here is instead of that, they had done a 3-pack of Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang, and that same Flash figure, but repainted in "Walter West"s costume but still labeled Flash.

Why is that so wrong?"Wrong" is kind of a strong word, we're just talking about toys, of course, but since Walter West never appeared on the JLU show, he doesn't belong in a JLU toyline.

theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 12:01 PM

"Wrong" is kind of a strong word, we're just talking about toys, of course, but since Walter West never appeared on the JLU show, he doesn't belong in a JLU toyline. Well if that's how you feel then: "someone saying that between: "New repaints alongside new figures" and "Re-releases alongside new figures", that they'd prefer the re-releases, because that keeps the sanctity of the line "pure"..."

That perfectly describes what you're saying.

In which case, i'm perfectly comfortable accepting that I think you have bad taste and be done with the matter.

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mr.happy

03-07-2010, 12:09 PM

Well if that's how you feel then: "someone saying that between: "New repaints alongside new figures" and "Re-releases alongside new figures", that they'd prefer the re-releases, because that keeps the sanctity of the line "pure"...

That perfectly describes what you're saying. No. It doesn't keep the "sanctity of the line pure", whatever that even means, but repaints of characters that appeared on the show seem to me more appropriate for the line than characters that did not. I'm not rushing out to get a Karate Chop Batman either, though.

In which case, i'm perfectly comfortable accepting that I think you have bad taste and be done with the matter.:cool:

DisneyBoy

03-07-2010, 02:34 PM

Okay now, nobody has "bad" taste or "good" taste. Nobody is right or wrong. Somepeople like the 5 POA figures, and others liked the elbows and knees to move too. Some only want repaints that were featured on the show, others hope to see comic-book inspired repaints in the JLU figure style.

At the end of the day...I think we can all agree we want to see a Hippolyta.

theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 03:44 PM

Well I did say that I thought he had bad taste, and not just that "He had bad taste". It's a small courtesy, but it's the difference between one guys opinion and a proposition of an absolute truth.

And no, I can't really say I want a Hippolyta. She'd be a dress wearing toy, and toys in dresses always stink.

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mr.happy

03-07-2010, 06:02 PM

At the end of the day...I think we can all agree we want to see a Hippolyta.I wouldn't say she's at the top of my list, but I do like the more "civilian" characters like Waller, Eiling, etc, so I'd definitely take a Hippolyta over Karate Chop Batman. :)

theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 06:12 PM

The way you keep saying that makes me think you didn't know what I meant by it.

"Karate Chop Batman" is just a catch all name for all kinds of useless repaints, particular prevalent in Batman toy lines. Where the toymakers will slap on random colors and accessories to make a new themed figure, instead of using actual costume variations from the comics.

Though there really IS a "Karate Chop Batman" toy in existence.

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mr.happy

03-07-2010, 06:36 PM

The way you keep saying that makes me think you didn't know what I meant by it.I guess I was being too subtle, then. Don't worry, I got it.

theRedDeath

03-07-2010, 06:48 PM

I apologize if I didn't pick up on your "subtlety", I could only gage you by your actions thus far...

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Goodfellow

03-08-2010, 10:31 AM

Mr. Happy, who cares!! They are going to pack in a Superman, Batman, Flash, or Green Lantern anway, so they might as well do something costume wise so that you don't get another of them. Before I stopped collecting the JLU line, I had 9 Batmans. NINE FREAKING BATMANS!! That was uncalled for, because we do not need that many Batmans in the same costume.

DisneyBoy

03-08-2010, 11:38 AM

I think one of the problems with doing a Clayface-stained Batman or some other variant that might make sense to us is that he'd have to be in some sort of context. There's no Clayface in this line, so you can't do that one. Of the villains we already have, how many Batman variants can be created?

I can only think of a scratched-up Batman, and the repaints they've already done.

theRedDeath

03-08-2010, 12:21 PM

Well both Superman and Flash have had some pretty intense "Battle Damaged" moments in JLU.

They could repaint Martian Manhunter's "alien" body as a white Martian. Even though the Martians in the cartoon didn't look like that, it'd still be pretty cool.

Green Lantern had that trench-coat at the Superman funeral, and they could just slap on the 'Question's" coat. Though, I guess that's not really JUST a repaint anymore at that point.

They could do a Superman funeral version of Wonder Woman (and frankly I wish they would), but that would actually need new tooling, and wouldn't be just a repaint at all...

But yeah, there's not too many repaints they could do, while staying strictly within "JLU appearances".

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mr.happy

03-08-2010, 05:16 PM

Mr. Happy, who cares!! They are going to pack in a Superman, Batman, Flash, or Green Lantern anway, so they might as well do something costume wise so that you don't get another of them.OK, then. Since we're not limiting ourselves to the brand the line is based on, let's go even further than DCU. Let's dress them up as Simpsons characters, or Smallville characters, or the members of whichever boyband happens to be hot. Who wouldn't want a Christine Aguilera styled Supergirl? Actually, I think we kind of already have that, but the point is, as I've stated a few times now, if the character didn't appear in the JLU show, I don't think it belongs in the JLU line.

Before I stopped collecting the JLU line, I had 9 Batmans. NINE FREAKING BATMANS!!Did any of them come with a Karate Chop action? :p

That was uncalled for, because we do not need that many Batmans in the same costume.But from a marketing perspective, those characters are necessary, and Mattel would still have to put in a regular Superman, Flash or Wonder Woman with the repainted Wraith Batman. I'd rather have a character who appeared on the show than the repainted Wraith Batman.

theRedDeath

03-08-2010, 05:57 PM

OK, then. Since we're not limiting ourselves to the brand the line is based on, let's go even further than DCU. Let's dress them up as Simpsons characters, or Smallville characters, or the members of whichever boyband happens to be hot. Who wouldn't want a Christine Aguilera styled Supergirl? Actually, I think we kind of already have that, but the point is, as I've stated a few times now, if the character didn't appear in the JLU show, I don't think it belongs in the JLU line.
Actually, I would TOTALLY buy variations of JLU heroes in their Smallville costume designs. Green Arrow being the most obvious. I guess a trench-coated "Blur" Superman could be kinda cool too...

Everything else you mentioned isn't even with within legal possibility, and your rambling is hurting your position more than anything I could say...

But from a marketing perspective, those characters are necessary, and Mattel would still have to put in a regular Superman, Flash or Wonder Woman with the repainted Wraith Batman. I'd rather have a character who appeared on the show than the repainted Wraith Batman.The whole point as I brought it up is that these repaints would be in place of the necessary re-releases. Not beside them.

If something such as "Wraith Batman" or my other "White Martian" idea fall too far and are considered "new characters" then fine, but then that's a whole different subject than what we're arguing about.

I totally GET that you would prefer characters that did appear in the show rather than characters who didn't. A Vandal Savage instead of a Dr. Sivanna. And I totally agree with you. But what we're talking about is simple costume repaints that would go on those necessary re-releases, in place of just standard versions. But they would still be marketed as their normal character names, and would just take their place, ideally. We're not suggesting them effecting the ratio of new characters.

And if you're saying such a thing "wouldn't happen" well that a different argument than "shouldn't happen".

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DisneyBoy

03-08-2010, 06:14 PM

Green Lantern had that trench-coat at the Superman funeral, and they could just slap on the 'Question's" coat. Though, I guess that's not really JUST a repaint anymore at that point.

True, and that coat fits onto the Two-Face body, which is taller than GL's so I don't think it would fit.

Who wouldn't want a Christine Aguilera styled Supergirl?

ME! I want I want I want!

Actually, I think we kind of already have that, but the point is...

Ohhhh.....!! Snap! She can totally hear you, you do know that right?

if the character didn't appear in the JLU show, I don't think it belongs in the JLU line.

A few exceptions: BB, S:TAS, B:TAS characters and guest-stars, as well as Batman Adventures-inspired characters (Plastic Man, for instance, I consider a DCAU-related figure, even though I know he was mostly made because he's DCU).

And I'd frankly like to see a Hippolyta repaint in DCU colors, because the Hippy on the show ain't the real Hippy, to me or the other WW fans, I'd wager to say. One is blonde, the other is raven-haired.

I guess a trench-coated "Blur" Superman could be kinda cool too...

Oh...oh dear...feeling sick....is Krypto-Lana around?

theRedDeath

03-08-2010, 06:26 PM

True, and that coat fits onto the Two-Face body, which is taller than GL's so I don't think it would fit.It does actually. I tested it right after I made that post. If I had a spare Question (I have a million spare GLs) i'd consider making a custom myself.

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mr.happy

03-08-2010, 07:53 PM

Actually, I would TOTALLY buy variations of JLU heroes in their Smallville costume designs. Green Arrow being the most obvious. I guess a trench-coated "Blur" Superman could be kinda cool too...That would be the day I put my entire JLU collection in the microwave. It wouldn't just cheapen the line, it would make it the action figure equivalent of the Zimbabwean Dollar.

I totally GET that you would prefer characters that did appear in the show rather than characters who didn't. A Vandal Savage instead of a Dr. Sivanna. And I totally agree with you. But what we're talking about is simple costume repaints that would go on those necessary re-releases, in place of just standard versions. But they would still be marketed as their normal character names, and would just take their place, ideally. We're not suggesting them effecting the ratio of new characters.As long as they don't go too far. With something like a Black Flash, White Martian or Wraith Batman, you'd get just as many people whining about the inappropriate use of the original character names, but a Kyle Rayner GL or a Kingdom Come Superman might just about be OK, if I get a Vandal Savage in return.

and if you're saying such a thing "wouldn't happen" well that a different argument than "shouldn't happen".Not from Mattel's perspective, I suspect.

A few exceptions: BB, S:TAS, B:TAS characters and guest-stars, as well as Batman Adventures-inspired characters (Plastic Man, for instance, I consider a DCAU-related figure, even though I know he was mostly made because he's DCU).BB, STAS and BTAS are technically in continuity with JLU, so I guess you may have found a loophole. I'll look into that. :)

theRedDeath

03-08-2010, 10:06 PM

Not from Mattel's perspective, I suspect.Except Mattel already agrees with me, because this is something that's already started to happen in small doses. Not to mention ACTUAL non-DCAU figures they've already released.

My whole proposal in the first place was me saying that I was glad they were finally doing it.

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mr.happy

03-08-2010, 10:39 PM

Except Mattel already agrees with me, because this is something that's already started to happen in small doses.I've seen different repaints/costumes for Superman, Batman, etc, all characters that have appeared on the show, but I haven't seen anything that would fit with your Black Flash/Wraith Batman proposals that essentially turn them into different characters while sticking with their original names.

Not to mention ACTUAL non-DCAU figures they've already released.Yes, that's not good. It's been a while since we've seen that, though, and the Mattycollector.com sets were obviously a failed experiment, so hopefully they've learned their lesson. I did like the idea of being able to buy the figures online, even if they were grotesquely overpriced, but they obviously got the line-ups of characters a bit wrong.

Trent Lane

03-14-2010, 12:10 AM

If I remember correctly, they are doing a Martian Manhunter with the more current comics costume and the one featured in the latest DCU movie as well... kinda glad, it looked really good animated.

I finally broke down and ordered the BB and Cheetah sets online. They were well worth the $20 apiece. Also found the grey/black Batman at a Target when I was traveling last weekend, prolly the best paint on a Batman figure yet...

mr.happy

03-20-2010, 08:21 AM

ABrown

03-21-2010, 11:09 AM

On the lastest line of individual JLU packs, I've seen that Big Barda is going to be available individually. I keep looking for that one, but I haven't found it yet. She's gotta be maybe the toughtest JLU figure to find.

theRedDeath

03-21-2010, 12:30 PM

Sounds like Mattel have learned their lesson with regards to non-DCAU figures, and will now be focusing on figures from the show:

"We won’t be doing any “creative” decos on JLU in 2010. All the decos on show characters will be from the show (i.e no “Green Batman”)."

http://dchallofjustice.com/news/?p=5270

All that says is 2010, not forever. And that's what? 2(?) waves in a year? No surprise there. They could have just not had any by happenstance.

And isn't the Comic painted Brainiac coming out this year? What happened to that?

Part of me wonders if the interviewee was just confused by the question. Where by "Green Batman" he means a random "Manta Ray Strike Batman" kind of thing, as apposed to the "In Darkest Knight" incarnation of the character.

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mr.happy

03-21-2010, 04:52 PM

All that says is 2010, not forever.As far as this line is concerned, 2010 could well turn out to be forever. Regardless, there's obviously a reason for them returning to show accurate figures.

theRedDeath

03-21-2010, 08:48 PM

As far as this line is concerned, 2010 could well turn out to be forever. Regardless, there's obviously a reason for them returning to show accurate figures. Well if we're assuming the line ends this year, then the whole discussion is moot. Because my whole original idea all those pages back was in reference to a continuing line.

And you're assuming there's any kind of "reason", as apposed to happenstance. It shouldn't come to a surprise to anyone that they have mostly JLU figures in a JLU line. (Though, in that very article he mentions Nightwing and Batgirl....two non-JLU characters)

And yeah, what's up with that comic decoed Brainiac? I'm still confused about that.

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mr.happy

03-22-2010, 12:08 AM

And you're assuming there's any kind of "reason", as apposed to happenstance.I'm just giving them the benefit of the doubt by suggesting they've learned from past mistakes, but it's Mattel, so I'm sure they'll make all kinds of new mistakes at some point. For now, let's just enjoy the fact that they seem to be back on track.

And yeah, what's up with that comic decoed Brainiac? I'm still confused about that.Here's what happened...

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/8348/zatanna02.gif

theRedDeath

03-22-2010, 12:11 AM

...

Really?

Edit:
Anyway, yeah, i'm about 99% sure he just meant a random "Green Batman" and not actual comic themed costumes. Because already in the pipeline for this year we have Batgirl, Nightwing, that comic painted Brainiac (Which is ironically green), and the Ryan Choi Atom. And that's not including the comic repaints that have already been released this year with the classic Aquaman and all black Batman.

And in the blog post directly beneath the one you mentioned he blatantly said they were still doing comic themed repaints.

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mr.happy

03-22-2010, 09:18 AM

And in the blog post directly beneath the one you mentioned he blatantly said they were still doing comic themed repaints. --http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4194/hawkman01.gif
:p

I think it's best to think of the latest Mattel comments as a retcon.

theRedDeath

03-22-2010, 09:45 AM

You just keep on living in your crazy world with your talking action figures.

I'll be at my local target, shopping for some comic-themed repaints.

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DisneyBoy

03-23-2010, 03:36 PM

So how about that LOBO, EH??

:shrug::anime::D

mr.happy

03-23-2010, 04:20 PM

So how about that LOBO, EH??

:shrug::anime::DPlease phrase your question in the form of an action figure. :p

Anyway, I'm looking forward to the Lobo and Manhunter figures. Those are the sort of in-show characters this line desperately needs. Sounds like they're going to be ridiculously expensive, though.

DisneyBoy

03-24-2010, 03:46 PM

From what I heard, you'll get two Manhunters in a pack with GL for regular three-pack prices. Lobo will be 20 bucks online.

I love your figure photo postings though - very LOL.

mr.happy

03-25-2010, 11:49 AM

From what I heard, you'll get two Manhunters in a pack with GL for regular three-pack prices. Lobo will be 20 bucks online.Ah, I thought the Manhunter figure was an online figure as well. Kind of odd that they would put two identical figures in the same 3-pack, though. That's gotta be a first?

I love your figure photo postings though - very LOL.
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/9161/vibe.gif

That's a Vibe repaint, btw, so totally on topic. :)

Toddman

03-25-2010, 12:04 PM

This is officially my new favorite thread.

:)

Toddman

Dreyfus

03-28-2010, 08:19 PM

Anyone collecting the Batman: Brave and the Bold branded figures? I've seen a lot of them around, but mostly they're these really short Action League Mini Figure packs or Batman with weird armor and various vehicles. I was checking out some of the stuff featured at New York Toy Fair Mattel that looks interesting. Not sure what's in stores yet though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni3oD6QOiK4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mownvD4UCo

cut2thechase

04-04-2010, 10:41 PM

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f213/cut2thechas/IMG_2693-1.jpg

DisneyBoy

04-06-2010, 05:23 PM

...nice photo, though I think we've seen it before. Were you going to post anything along with it? :confused: Kinda random just seeing a photo without a comment.

adoptedBatpuppy

04-06-2010, 08:18 PM

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f213/cut2thechas/IMG_2693-1.jpg

Wow! That is so cool :) Did you make half of those figures yourself? How long did that take you? I really don't remember toy stores selling Batman/Superman/JL/BB Animated figurines? Maybe they did some, but not Alfred, Talia, and some of the supporting characters in DCAU. :shrug:
Who is the guy in the brown suit with the blue sunglasses standing on the right side behind Riddler?

theRedDeath

04-06-2010, 08:27 PM

^Clock King. Which was available as a Matty Collector online purchase.

As far as I can tell, all of those figures are official releases, with the only exception being the Clayface in the back.

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cut2thechase

04-07-2010, 11:25 PM

Thanks! I was fortunate enough to purchase Clayface from Casimir several years ago. Its beautifully scuplted and heavy! Its one of my favorite pieces. The Batgirl and Robin in the balcony are from a fast food chain called Jack in the Box from out west. I think they work nicely with the pose that Nightwing is in. I repainted the Batgirl from the Animated Series that is to the left of Wayne Manor. Everything else is either Matty or retail.

ABrown

04-09-2010, 02:13 PM

Has anyone come accross the DCAU big Barda figure? She is seriously got to be the toughest JLU figure to find at the store! I should just go ahead and pay the $16 at amazon.com

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5193ltKqp1L._SL500_AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B003BC0T96/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games)http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XpQtAeAjL._AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B003BC0T96/ref=dp_otherviews_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&img=1) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BC0T96/ref=s9_simh_gw_p21_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=12B4C1J5Y2A4TCYH8G6C&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Casimir

04-09-2010, 10:43 PM

It makes me smile to see my stuff show up in other peoples' collections (rare though that may be.) Even years later like this. Great photo, sir!

C.

cut2thechase

04-09-2010, 11:49 PM

It makes me smile to see my stuff show up in other peoples' collections (rare though that may be.) Even years later like this. Great photo, sir!

C.

No sir, thank you. It truly is one of my prized possessions. And I got lots of stuff! ;)

lincolnmrk66

04-14-2010, 02:11 PM

I too have a Casimir Clayface figure...has to be one of the best figures in my collection! Thanks Cas!!:D

-Matt

redtornado88

04-16-2010, 09:08 PM

Mattel announced its SDCC exclusives this week and no JLU stuff...not really suprised but still disappointed...I hope they show off the Lobo that we get in June soon!

DisneyBoy

04-17-2010, 03:27 PM

I think if they had made it clear that there wouldn't be an exclusive, but that we were all getting Lobo, fans wouldn't be complaining.

Frankly, I'm really pleased with the move to Lobo. Mattel has said they'll reuse the larger packaging he requires to possibly give us more bigger-scale characters through the website (Kalibak, Granny - here's looking at you!)

cut2thechase

04-17-2010, 07:02 PM

Trent Lane

04-20-2010, 01:46 PM

Good couple of weeks, got the color correct Green Arrow and Batman, Ryan Choi Atom, Brainiac and Martian Manhunter from Target, and I finally broke down and got the SDCC Green Lantern pack as well, it was well worth the money. I could complain about a few things about it, but they're really good figures overall... looks like Mattel is finally starting to get some product flow going again :)

DisneyBoy

04-21-2010, 03:16 PM

They have pics of him in his packaging at DCHall of Justice:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r84/BatJack68/100_0709.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r84/BatJack68/100_0716.jpg

cut2thechase

04-21-2010, 11:06 PM

Love it!

DisneyBoy

04-22-2010, 08:33 PM

Me too...if only he wasn't going on sale the say day as all MOTUC She-Ra and other figures. According to MOTUC fans, the Matty site gets flooded on purchase days and is a real nightmare.

Casimir

04-22-2010, 10:08 PM

Ordering the day something goes on sale via Matty IS a nightmare. I'm dreading Lobo Day.

C.

DisneyBoy

04-24-2010, 06:20 PM

Would Mattel stand to lose anything by spreading out their exclusive sale dates a bit? Imagine how less nightmarish it would be if She-Ra came out one day, then Marzo a week later, then Lobo...etc. How would that hurt them? I think it would be a win/win.

Casimir

04-25-2010, 10:58 PM

DB, clearly you haven't followed in nightmarish detail the incredible idiocy that is the Matty website. If there's a wrong, bad, or stupid way to do things, they'll do it. Logic and the potential for greater profits or stronger public relations never factor into their decision making. The blame is equally shared by Mattel and their chosen e-commerce partner Digital River. (I'm sure DR was the lowest bidder for the job.)

C.

DisneyBoy

04-26-2010, 09:30 PM

You are correct sir! I have not been closely following the chaos...read a few "OMG THESE PEOPLE ARE IDIOTS!!!" posts, but tried not to get too deep into it.

But now I have too...so perhaps I should be bracing myself.

Trent Lane

04-28-2010, 07:41 PM

Has there ever been an explanation as to why they don't space the sales out a bit? Seeing as how people are going to shell out money for what they want no matter what, or when, why lump them all together and cause problems for yourself? I guess Matty knows best...

cut2thechase

04-29-2010, 12:23 AM

I'm going to wait until 1 pm and take my chances that he won't sell out, hopefully bypassing the chaos. I don't need anything else going on sale that day. I need two, one for my JLU display and one to go with my Superman TAS display.

DisneyBoy

05-05-2010, 02:38 PM

Mattel is wierd. I think that's all we can say for certain.

New singles hit Ebay and Hall of Justice has pics.

http://dchallofjustice.com/news/

Sign me up for one of those JLU Superman's, if only for the Starro accessory. Think he would fit around the torso of a S:TAS Fortress of Solitude Superman?

theRedDeath

05-05-2010, 05:44 PM

Hey, look more comic-themed repaints! It's almost as if I made that happen...WITH MY MIND!

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ABrown

05-06-2010, 10:51 AM

My future brother in law picked this up. It's pretty cool. I'm kinda tempted to pick this up on amazon.com myself.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61%2BVZHsk19L._SL500_AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B003AONO8I/sr=1-6/qid=1273157266/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games&qid=1273157266&sr=1-6)

mr.happy

05-06-2010, 11:25 AM

Hey, look more comic-themed repaints! It's almost as if I made that happen...WITH MY MIND!
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/3411/batmite2.gif

My future brother in law picked this up. It's pretty cool. I'm kinda tempted to pick this up on amazon.com myself.It's kind of a strange set. I think it would have made more sense to make the Superman figure more of an 80s style.

theRedDeath

05-06-2010, 05:58 PM

Oh, don't be Mr. Bitter.

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DisneyBoy

05-06-2010, 06:35 PM

Please don't use the 'B' word on these boards. I won't stand for it. Ugh.

And yeah...I have to say I'm not impressed with the wacky comic-style repaints. Even the photos on the back of that GL figure don't explain the toy's look. A big 'hun'!? Even to shoppers, I'm willing to bet.

Mattel, why can't you throw a Starro in for free with the 20 bucks you're charging for Lobo?? Why can't there be a points system where collectors can eventually earn points for a freebee Starro two-pack after they buy thirty figures? We'd settle even for that!

mr.happy

05-06-2010, 06:37 PM

Oh, don't be Mr. Bitter. Oh, I'm not bitter, but you be Mr. Honest for a second. Are you going to buy these figures? Is this what you were hoping for from Mattel's comic book inspired repaints? The Superman Beyond figure is quite neat, though.

theRedDeath

05-06-2010, 07:01 PM

Oh, I'm not bitter, but you be Mr. Honest for a second. Are you going to buy these figures? Is this what you were hoping for from Mattel's comic book inspired repaints? The Superman Beyond figure is quite neat, though. I'll probably buy the Barry Allen Flash if I can find it. I'm still looking for classic Aquaman.

My IDEAL situation, as I said earlier, was that they put these repaints in as filler for 3-packs or 6-packs, which is not yet the case unfortunately.

But it's not like I'm bothered by them being singles either.

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cut2thechase

05-08-2010, 05:28 PM

I'm still looking for classic Aquaman.

---[/QUOTE]

Are they even shipping the Aquaman assortment anymore? I saw a few stray Batmen & Sapphires from this assortment and then everything disappeared (I was lucky to grab a show accurate GA at retail!) I'm already seeing the Superman with Kandor wave with Superman being the only figure on the pegs. Will they reship the Star Sapphire/Aquaman wave or is it done?
I've never seen the Firestorm wave here in New Jersey. I picked up Aquaman for $18 sipped on ebay, I knew I'd never find it at retail and it will probably go for $30-40 in a couple of months. A shame they can't get this distribution BS fixed.
I'm tempted to grab a Firestorm from ebay before they dry up as well.

cut2thechase

05-08-2010, 08:38 PM

My DC Universe Wave 13 just came in from Corner Store Comics today! My New Teen Titans collection can be considered complete! Trigon, Negative Man and Donna Troy really make my display look incredible. I got so excited i customized energy blasts for Terra with some gum ball machine spheres. Granted I would love to see Kole, Bumblebee, Lilith, Aquagirl, etc. but I don't see either Mattel nor DC Direct getting around to them any time soon.Anyway, enough groaning about what I DON'T have, let me share what I do! Perez & Wolfman's Titans have were one of my favorite titles growing up. Njoy!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f213/cut2thechas/downsized_0508002012.jpg

dmxx116

05-09-2010, 01:55 AM

I'm still looking for classic Aquaman.

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Are they even shipping the Aquaman assortment anymore? I saw a few stray Batmen & Sapphires from this assortment and then everything disappeared (I was lucky to grab a show accurate GA at retail!) I'm already seeing the Superman with Kandor wave with Superman being the only figure on the pegs. Will they reship the Star Sapphire/Aquaman wave or is it done?
I've never seen the Firestorm wave here in New Jersey. I picked up Aquaman for $18 sipped on ebay, I knew I'd never find it at retail and it will probably go for $30-40 in a couple of months. A shame they can't get this distribution BS fixed.
I'm tempted to grab a Firestorm from ebay before they dry up as well.[/QUOTE]
This is all Mattel fault I couldn't find all of wave 9,10,11,12 and 13 in retail I'm not go to waste my all of my paycheck on some over price set of action figures in Toy r us,Target and Walmart and nobody on this site shouldn't have to waste their hard earn money on some over price action figures, Hey Mattel if you can make the WWE action figures easy to find why not DCUC.

He Phoenix

05-09-2010, 04:53 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4593243366_8346d8dbda_b.jpg

soundmonkey44

05-09-2010, 06:45 PM

Wow...those are some awsome collections...quick question...anybody no a whre you can get the 6'' DCU Classics figures for a decent price..I'm trying to hunt down the various Titans characters, but it seems all the online stores are scalpers......wich stinks....:sweat:

Dusty

05-10-2010, 01:13 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4593243366_8346d8dbda_b.jpg
Awesome Collection, I wish I could have found all those figures and had the money to buy them, lucky lucky ;)

D.

Goodfellow

05-15-2010, 12:50 AM

BTW, for those who care, I saw the Cheetah/Luthor/Shade pack at Gordman's the other day. No Batman Beyond pack though.

theRedDeath

05-16-2010, 10:31 AM

I just hit the jackpot this morning guys! On a whim I checked out the Target close to where I work, and low and behold they had: The Captain Cold 3-Pack, the New Metallo 3-Pack, the Liverwire/Weather Wizard 3-Pack, AND the Penguin/Batgirl/Nightwing 3-Pack!

I ended up passing on the Penguin pack, since I already have all those figures from earlier releases, but I definitely snatched up the other 3. All those figures were nearly the last of my personal "Must haves" for the series. Now I just need that classic Aquaman, and I'll feel personally satisfied with the JLU line. (until something else awesome comes out)

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DisneyBoy

05-18-2010, 05:21 PM

Nice! Congrats. I'm not going to feel done with the JLU line until some more WW-focused characters are released...

...so, basically...I'll never feel done with it :p They could make a Circe, Maxie Zeus, Medusa, Hippolyta, Amazons, Felix Faust...but will they? *sigh*

If you've already got a Mattel Batgirl, could you do me a favor a post a pic or two of Livewire next to her? I'm thinking Wire would look better on the lithe Batgirl body...would like to see if her head is too big for it, though.

So does this mean you won't be picking up Lobo, then?

theRedDeath

05-18-2010, 07:32 PM

Eh, I should have said I already have those "characters" from earlier releases. I DO have those molds of Penguin and Nightwing, but I don't have THAT particular mold of Batgirl. I was never much interested in that mold, since even though it's a more accurate paint job, I HATE the articulation in the legs. So i'm afraid you're on your own with your head-switching aspirations.

I've never bought anything from Matty Collector, and even though Lobo looks super-cool, I don't think I'm gonna start now.

My logic in buying figures, is that I only want figures of either:

A) Heroes I would actually care about/Play with. So my collection is missing a LOT of general hero releases. Pretty much sticking with the main JL and associates. I have some heroes that I've been "forced" to buy in 3-packs though.

B) Villains that are capable of villain "Team-ups". At this point all the "Big" villains have already been released. Ambiguous villains like "Eclipso" which was really just a possessed normal guy, or "Despero" who is cool but comes with TWO Green Lantern re-releases, don't really interest me. (I passed on the Matty Collector Gotham-Villain pack because Bane was too small, I already have a Harley, and Clock King didn't interest me. I do wish I had that Scarecrow though)

So a guy like "Lobo" who's a kind of anti-hero/sometimes bad guy doesn't really fit with the direction of my collection.

I'd snatch up a "Vandal Savage" or a "Aresia" in a heartbeat though.

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bat313

05-19-2010, 04:13 PM

Well the Metallo and flash rouges packs are shipping with the livewire and Gotham 3-packs so that is good news! Keep an eye out people!

Also, dont forget Lobo next month!

Also from our good friend vancleef9000 over at action figure insider, it looks like Destroyer Darksied is on his way!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/DC-Universe-Justice-League-Unlimited-Darkseid-NEW-COLOR-/110535401762?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bc6c6122#ht_730wt_654

DisneyBoy

05-19-2010, 05:41 PM

ABrown

05-20-2010, 05:40 PM

Deja Vu????? Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and say that I've seen these before. But not as a JLU 3 pack, rather in a Batman 4 pack.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-TH%2BpQB4L._SL500_AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0030HKLUO/sr=1-45/qid=1274390962/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games&qid=1274390962&sr=1-45)
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Universe-Unlimited-3-2dpk-2e-Nightwing-2c/dp/B0030HKLUO/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1274390962&sr=1-45

Dusty

05-23-2010, 05:20 PM

Someone was already complaining at the action figure insider boards about how the figure isn't 100% exactly like the design on the show :confused::mad::sweat:

Darkseid - either version - is still one of the best Mattel figures in this line. Oy, what I'd give for a Hippolyta or Circe with that level of sculpting and attention to detail.

A bit late for a reply, but DB you're one to talk, silly silly, ;) most of your post's about JLU figures are very critical,
I am not trying to cause trouble with you, but am pointing out that everyone complains about JLU figures, myself included, (I complain a ton, and still plan to.)
So just ignore what others say and buy Darkseid when he comes out, like I plan to, :)

D.

DisneyBoy

05-26-2010, 04:36 PM

:p Yeah, yeah Dusty...point taken. But seriously, Darkseid is one of the BEST Mattel JL figures. Yet one guy was complaining that he should be resculpted entirely, and bigger, dipped in platinum and blah blah blah.

I complain about characters that don't look nearly as good as Darkseid. That's not about personal taste. It's about objective fact. :)

I won't be buying this Darkseid. I like the one I already have...

EDIT: ABrown, yup - that three pack has old Mattel figures in it...and from what I've seen, Batgirl doesn't even come with a cape anymore. Major bummer, no?

upinout

05-26-2010, 04:56 PM

the batgirl figure does indeed come with the same type of cape as the other releases from Mattel's batman line.

theRedDeath

05-27-2010, 10:47 AM

cut2thechase

05-27-2010, 05:51 PM

So I got the comic repainted Brainiac this morning. I never read the actual story that features this re-design of Brainiac (though, it's on my to-do list) but I think the design is pretty nifty on it's own.

I kinda wanna pretend he's an alternate/future DCAU Brainiac, like Brainiac 6.0 or something like that.

Still looking for that Aquaman. Was the Aquaman wave before or after this Brainiac wave? Because maybe we just haven't gotten it yet? Maybe...please?

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I think its safe to say that both the Aquaman and Firestorm waves are done shipping to stores. The waves were both released roughly at the same time before the Brainiac wave. Both waves are in the old style packaging, the Brainiac wave comes in the newly designed packaging. If you seriously want him I suggest checking ebay now. I had to pay $15 for mine but with them drying up at retail I'm sure the price will start creeping up over the next few weeks. Good luck!

Temple Fugate

06-02-2010, 08:34 PM

Target finally got the ENTIRE new wave of single figures. For the longest time they only had two Brainiacs on the otherwise-empty pegs.

I bought Plastic Man and the Ryan Choi Atom. I find it hilariously creative that Mattel decided to repaint the old bent girder mold to make that Plastic Man's alternate form. Am I supposed to get Superman to hit people with him now?

Atom looks fine, but I'm tempted to put the miniaturized version of him on my JL shelf instead. (It stands! :eek: ) The Ray Palmer Atom I own came out-of-package. Did he come with a smaller version too?

Dusty

06-02-2010, 09:01 PM

Yes he did,

D.

redtornado88

06-06-2010, 12:49 PM

9 days until the main man!!!!!!!!!!!

Trent Lane

06-06-2010, 01:58 PM

Driving all over the state yesterday, I made a stop at one of the two or three Targets on state- and I'm glad I did. Three each of the new three packs, the Metallo, Weather Wizard, and Batgirl packs. I got the first two, and they are probably the best sculpts out of the line, Metallo is just brilliant. Can't wait to get Lobo next week!

TheVileOne

06-06-2010, 08:51 PM

So is the JLU Batman Beyond figure getting a single pack release?

I was never able to get the Batman Beyond JLU 3 pack in stores.

ABrown

06-07-2010, 04:41 PM

I was never able to get the Batman Beyond JLU 3 pack in stores.

Ya know, I don't think I ever saw that one in the store either. So a lot of times I have to rely on good ol amazon.com to find the toys that I can't find in the stores:

http://www.amazon.com/DC-Universe-Justice-League-Unlimited/dp/B0028J03PI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1275943144&sr=8-1

redtornado88

06-08-2010, 06:42 PM

Ya know, I don't think I ever saw that one in the store either. So a lot of times I have to rely on good ol amazon.com to find the toys that I can't find in the stores:

http://www.amazon.com/DC-Universe-Justice-League-Unlimited/dp/B0028J03PI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1275943144&sr=8-1

i picked mine up in the stores awhile back so i doubt itll be back in stores anytime soon def pick it up online somewhere

Hordesman

06-08-2010, 08:30 PM

So is the JLU Batman Beyond figure getting a single pack release?

I was never able to get the Batman Beyond JLU 3 pack in stores.

Do you have a Tuesday Morning near you? I got the BB pack at a local one about 3 weeks ago.

Trent Lane

06-09-2010, 11:51 AM

A little OT, but thought I'd share in case any other stores were doing it... completed my Wave 10 DCUC collection last night from the local Wal Mart, $5 per figure and they had at least four or five per character. I don't know if this is just this store or what, but a 66% markdown is always nice :-)

DisneyBoy

06-09-2010, 07:39 PM

Dr Destiny and Firefly have popped up on Ebay. Check out Action figure insider's forums for the link. I'm assuming everyone here goes there for updates anyway!

Destiny looks okay. Wish they'd gone with the Martian Manhunter body, as it is taller. The hood is dull - reused from another figure, Hourman maybe? And no 'terror claws' on this guy either. Sigh.

Firefly is...too rough to tell.

cut2thechase

06-09-2010, 10:41 PM

I thought Weather Wizard's limbs were an odd choice for a "unique" sculpt. Now with Firefly coming out they make more sense. I think it works and am excited that its coming out. I'll take any Timmverse figures I can get!!!

I wonder what show accurate character they could reuse the Shazam family Wizard mold for??!!!! Seems like such an odd choice for unique characters. Maybe they could do Felix Faust. Especially since their villain choices of late seem to be based on the first two seasons of Justice League.

bat313

06-15-2010, 01:32 PM

Get your Lobo today!!!!! Don't forget!!!!!!!

http://www.mattycollector.com

http://drh2.img.digitalriver.com/DRHM/Storefront/Company/matty/images/image/R4722_fullsizeimage01.jpg

redtornado88

06-15-2010, 03:13 PM

Get your Lobo today!!!!! Don't forget!!!!!!!

http://www.mattycollector.com

http://drh2.img.digitalriver.com/DRHM/Storefront/Company/matty/images/image/R4722_fullsizeimage01.jpg

Can't believe i almost forgot...thankfully they didnt sell out quick and i was able to order one!

DisneyBoy

06-15-2010, 07:21 PM

Tyke

06-15-2010, 11:51 PM

Being LOBO day, I must post on this board and say: HURRAY! :D

bat313

06-16-2010, 01:18 PM

You were lucky.

I tried multiple times all day and had ZERO luck getting through to their stupid, flipping, fragging, *expletives deleted* website. What the WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU MATTEL??

I get it now. I GET the Matty hate. This is not the way to sell to your customers. Tiny production orders, all items being sold on the same day, and a site that crashes every sale day??

RAGE.

DB, I'm surprised you had so much trouble. The Matty website was loaded with heavy traffic for about the first hour but after that you should have had no problem ordering a Lobo. He was still available for another 4 hours after the initial first hour of chaos.

For anyone who had to work and had no internet access, i feel bad for you guys. There was really only a 5 hour window to get him and if you did not have a friend order for you, you were screwed.

The good news is that he sold out so fast that we should see more exclusive big figures from Matty and they will prob re-release Lobo with a second shorter run for those who missed him.

DisneyBoy

06-16-2010, 10:21 PM

I spent thirty to forty minutes at 12 trying to get in, and then checked back multiple times through the afternoon and early evening. No luck.

I wouldn't be surprised if they don't rerelease him. And even if they do, it'll still likely be on a MOTUC sale day. I frankly don't have the time to devote to this monkey dance. Once was enough.

Trent Lane

06-17-2010, 11:03 AM

I understand that Matty has there reasons, but selling everything on one day is just stupid, especially since they have a terrible server. They should have MOTU on a day, Ghostbusters and DCUC on antoher, JLU and whatever else on another, just lumping them together causes a lot of problems and anger. Thankfully, my Dad braved the idioctic set up and got it for me... sorry to those of you who missed out, it sucks big time...

DisneyBoy

06-17-2010, 05:52 PM

Matty has announced that a few extra Lobo figures will be sold at SDCC.

Because that's where all of us who didn't manage to get it off the website will be, right?

:sad::sweat::shrug:

*cue Charlie Brown UGH*

Casimir

06-17-2010, 09:56 PM

More proof that the decision makers at Mattel live in a vacuum.

Trent Lane

06-18-2010, 06:11 PM

Imagine that? Didn't they just say a few weeks ago they didn't want to have Lobo at SDCC so it didn't appear that they always bring the same thing? I think they should at least lottery those remaining ones, gives you about the same chance you have with the website....

dmxx116

06-21-2010, 05:45 AM

Can't believe i almost forgot...thankfully they didnt sell out quick and i was able to order one!Mattel better put them back on sale I'm not paying 50 buck for some cheap toy on ebay and they better do it soon.

Trent Lane

06-21-2010, 12:45 PM

Sadly, don't think that's gonna happen man. They'll haul what they've got off to SDCC, sell them to scalpers (and a few lucky fans who actually are buying it to keep it), and that'll be that... hope they've at least learned from this experience that they're gonna have to change things for the (hopefully) next JLU item, but I have a feeling it'll be same old, same old...

DisneyBoy

06-21-2010, 04:57 PM

As do I. They're not saying otherwise.

redtornado88

06-25-2010, 10:56 AM

Got my Lobo in the mail....I have got to say this might be the coolest JLU figure made to date...i really hope you guys that didnt get one can a find a way other than SDCC and overpriced ebay

ABrown

06-25-2010, 05:26 PM

Is this what all this fuss is about?

http://www.amazon.com/Universe-Exclusive-Justice-Unlimited-Collection/dp/B003TLG6H8/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1277500944&sr=1-12

Lucho

06-25-2010, 10:02 PM

Sorry if these have been posted, but ...!
http://dchallofjustice.com/CJgallery/albums/userpics/215/JLU_BN_HAL.jpg

From Jesterboy at - http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=218777#p218777

Raidon Makoto

06-25-2010, 11:01 PM

Wow, I had the chance to pick up a Lobo but didn't. I am totally kicking myself now.

theRedDeath

06-26-2010, 12:10 PM

Those Hal Jordan customs are awesome. I wish Mattel would really do something like that. Or at least release some extra Yellow Lanterns. What's the point of Sinestro being in his "Sinestro Corps." costume if there isn't a Sinestro Corps.?

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DisneyBoy

06-26-2010, 02:17 PM

I'm not one of those people that gets into GL customs. Oooohh! Another color! :p

Yup, ABrown....that's the Lobo. Only he went for 20 at Matty. 43 is scalper prices.

Trent Lane

06-27-2010, 07:55 AM

Not intended as salt in the wound, but Lobo is an excellent figure. Not as tall as I thought he'd be, he can go eye to eye with Superman... but still overall one of the top pieces Mattel has ever made... too bad they can't have websites this good, hahaha...

theRedDeath

06-27-2010, 10:10 AM

I'm not one of those people that gets into GL customs. Oooohh! Another color! :p

Well that's because you don't read the comics. Why WOULD it mean anything to you?

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DisneyBoy

06-27-2010, 01:01 PM

Well, I am aware that different colors of Lanterns control different feelings or somesuch. That's why when Wonder Woman went purple recently, it also made her all lovey-dovey about Batman. :anime: I try to keep up-to-date with the mainstream insanity, I do!

But yes...they're nicely-painted customs.

theRedDeath

06-27-2010, 01:59 PM

Well i didn't mean that you didn't UNDERSTAND what they were about, I meant that you're not emotionally invested in that character development/storyline from the comics.

I can know that Harry Potter is about a kid who goes to a school for wizards, but that doesn't mean I care about Harry Potter.

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DisneyBoy

06-28-2010, 02:40 PM

Okay, gotcha :)

lincolnmrk66

07-02-2010, 10:19 AM

Got my Lobo in the mail....I have got to say this might be the coolest JLU figure made to date...i really hope you guys that didnt get one can a find a way other than SDCC and overpriced ebay

I have to agree RT88....this is probably one of the best figures to come out of this line. I got mine yesterday! I wish Mattel would make ALL of their figures with this quality.

-Matt

Christophe

07-02-2010, 10:51 AM

www.dchallofjustice.com

new qna

cut2thechase

07-13-2010, 05:54 PM

The new Toy Fare magazine shows a repainted JLU Batman & Joker to reflect the B:TAS and a Grey Ghost!!!!!!! YAY!

Southern Dandy

07-14-2010, 05:05 PM

Why didn't Mattel ever make figures of Toyman or Mxyzptlk? Scale issues because they're so small? Rights issues? They've put out more obscure characters than those two, so I can't help but wonder what kept them from ever getting a release. Mxyzptlk even had an entire episode about him, unlike some of the obscure Justice League members who have had their own figure.

DisneyBoy

07-14-2010, 08:33 PM

It really is all about scale. They reuse bodies to save costs, and entirely newly sculpted figures tend to be saved for special occasions (hence Lobo's recent online sale, and Grundy being an SDCC exclusive, and Grodd and Doomsday coming in the 6 pack).

Hopefully, they'll use the new Lobo-sized packaging to see Toyman and Mxy together in one shot and sell them online....but that would make sense, right? And Mattel tries not to make sense as much as possible.

Plus, they like to save popular characters so that the line doesn't die out. Their logic is that if they don't include minor characters, we'll buy all our must-haves in one year and then the line won't have any attractive new characters in it.

DisneyBoy

07-19-2010, 07:42 PM

...and also...

An immensely considerate JLU figure collector by the name of Steve went out of his way to help me out and now, I am the proud owner of a Lobo figure!

Ain't that something? :)

redtornado88

07-19-2010, 09:53 PM

...and also...

An immensely considerate JLU figure collector by the name of Steve went out of his way to help me out and now, I am the proud owner of a Lobo figure!

Ain't that something? :)

Congratulations!

DisneyBoy

07-20-2010, 12:02 AM

Thanks...is really never ceases to amaze me how nice people can be sometimes. Kinda warms the heart, y'know?

Christophe

07-20-2010, 11:36 AM

I swapped Kilowog's parts for somethin' more appropriate

This was a relatively easy 'cut and paste' I did between exam review.To make it I used the 5" scale Jollibee Green Lantern Series One figure (though Series 2 works fine too cuz they have the same legs and torsos).
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1466.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1463.jpg

The lower neck meshed perfectly with the upper neck and the body was real bulky uptop and slim in the lower parts but not the same way the generic large body was.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1470.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1490.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1489.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1474.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1471.jpg

The Jollibee lantern has a nice sculpt on the ring hand
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1470.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1481.jpg

He looks great as the big guy of the GL Corps
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/DSC_1469.jpg

Here's the buck
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/xtophe2/DCUC2/figures-jollibee-gl1.jpg

DisneyBoy

07-22-2010, 02:48 PM

Nice custom! I think the chest and height work very well, but the arms are far too tiny. Maybe swapping them out for Darkseid's, if possible, would complete the look nicely.

And in JLU Ebay news: Look who has popped up online!

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/forum/go/to.cgi/http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=jlu+parademon&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Pretty spiffy!

Dreyfus

07-23-2010, 03:14 PM

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=2010_SDCC%2FMattel%2FDC_Panel%2F&dispsize=600&start=0
http://legionsofgotham.blogspot.com/2010/07/batman-brave-and-bold-coming-to-us.html

DisneyBoy

07-23-2010, 03:37 PM

Yup Dreyfus - lots of cool JLU news!!

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS

...

Ready? Destroyer Darkseid and Kalibak in a 2 pack sold at Matty collector in time for Xmas, along with another two pack of Parademons!

Toyman, Angleman, Blue Beetle, Killer Frost and Guy Gardner all appearing in three packs!

Pretty exciting news! Check out the links...

Southern Dandy

07-23-2010, 05:17 PM

Nice to see Toyman in there. I hope that means Mxy is on the way too. Toyman was in Justice League and Mxy wasn't, but that doesn't mean he can't be in the line. If Grey Ghost can, I think anyone could!

Temple Fugate

07-24-2010, 01:24 PM

Ted Kord?

TED KORD!

I have no problem buying that three-pack which includes Booster Gold. Two Boosters on the shelf are better than one. Plus, being a time traveler, Booster can easily be in multiple places at once.

And...Angle Man? Seriously, that's hilarious. I'm getting that three-pack just for Firestorm, but Angle Man will make an awesome addition to my pitifully unpopulated and low-tier villains shelf. Mirror Master, Clock King, and Angle Man...THE TRIAD OF TRIGONOMIC TERROR!

Didn't they do Superman Red/Blue a couple years ago?

DisneyBoy

07-24-2010, 02:34 PM

Apparently, the Superman Red/Blue were never released...and that's why they're hitting stores now (by now, I mean, later...you know Mattel time!)

I was just watching the slide presentation here:

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/

...of the JLU material, and was REALLY SURPRISED by the lack of "WOO HOO!"s that accompanied the reveal of Kalibak and the parademons. Compare it to the MOTUC fan reactions in the 3rd video and the difference is pretty striking. I guess we JLU fans ARE "loud but few", as we keep hearing.

TheVileOne

07-29-2010, 04:15 AM

It's too bad we only start getting these figures now when the show isn't on anymore. Oh well, better late than never.

I had a very good haul at SDCC. I picked up the Batman Beyond 3 pack which has eluded me for about 2 years for a good price. I also got Lobo, Batman Beyond version of Superman with the Starro accessory, AND BARRY ALLEN FLASH! Yup we got a Barry Allen version of Flash for the JLU series. I'm hoping to pick up single-packed Atom and Plastic Man next. I got to get Plas since I got the DCU Classics version.

Rampart

07-29-2010, 09:42 AM

Guys, I'm (my wife) is getting rid of all my JLU figures on ebay. There's some great stuff here. Ignore the first few items (unless you want a Cosmo from 1972). There's lots of loose figures and some unopened packs from Matty Collector.

http://shop.ebay.com:80/PamelaRachel/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

DisneyBoy

07-29-2010, 12:36 PM

Bummer Rampart. Wasn't there a trunk somewhere they could hang around until a neice or nephew had some interest in them?

AND WALLY WEST FLASH! Yup we got a Wally West version of Flash for the JLU series.

Vile One, I'm going to guess you're excited about a BARRY ALLEN Flash, since we've got 96 thousand Wally's at this point :p Congrats. Could you do me a favor? If you're opening up that Superman with Starro and have some old Superman Kenner figures from S:TAS, snap a shot for me of what the Starro looks like wrapped around his chest. I don't want to buy a Starro if it can't fit around my preferred Superman figure..

TheVileOne

07-29-2010, 03:22 PM

LOL! Oops, brain dead. I meant Barry Allen. I got the Justice League Unlimited BARRY ALLEN FLASH figure at SDCC. And it is awesome. I am excited that we are basically getting all the Speedsters of the DCU in the JLU figure format. I'm not all that big on the DC Infinite Heroes format.

Unfortunately no go on the Kenner Superman figures.

Dusty

08-03-2010, 12:22 PM

Shameful shameful plug, but I thought some of you might be interested in this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270617085850
I just put up a "Buy It Now" and "Make an Offer" on Ebay for a 8 JLU figures and my custom Tsukuri, $30.00-35.00 for all, that is probably the lowest I can go for the "Make an offer" (as customs are hard work, and I try to take into consideration how much the other figures are currently worth.) I ship items very quickly and even the day of the end of the listing, for example if these Items are bought and paid for using paypal today before or around 5:45 or 6:45 PM US Pacific time, I will ship them today, using USPS Priority Mail. also the Tsukuri custom includes her removable sword and holster on her back and she can probably be posed or played with carefully but I don't really recommend it.
Anyways, thanks and PM me or email me at JL_Superman_Rocks@yahoo.com if you want to work out a price before officially Making an offer, and or if you want better or more pictures.
:)

DisneyBoy

08-03-2010, 11:06 PM

Quite shameful, Dusty. FEEL THE SHAME!

:p Good luck with your auction.

TheVileOne

08-10-2010, 03:01 AM

I'm seeing a lot of the new 3 packs. The Flash Rogues set is awesome. The JL set with Cyborg and Plastic Man is awesome. Thing is though, I don't want to buy another Plastic Man. I want a JLU Mister Miracle, but man the paint job on the eyes for Scott Free/Mister Miracle is a little disappointing. He just looks like a weird mongo.

Other problem is that I buy the Flash Rogues set or the Superman rogues set I basically have to buy Flash and Superman figures I already own . . . again :sad: .

bat313

08-10-2010, 02:15 PM

Other problem is that I buy the Flash Rogues set or the Superman rogues set I basically have to buy Flash and Superman figures I already own . . . again :sad: .

You just described about 90% of every JLU 3-pack ever made.

TheVileOne

08-11-2010, 08:42 PM

Not all the time. The second Green Lantern set for example I think featured three figures that were never released individually before.

The Penguin

08-12-2010, 08:20 PM

Not all the time. The second Green Lantern set for example I think featured three figures that were never released individually before.90% isn't all the time. There's a whole 10% there to cover exactly what you mentioned. When I read that post I laughed because it sounds about right.

DisneyBoy

08-13-2010, 01:08 PM

I find it helps to only buy figures once every two years....everything looks new! Gosh, I still need to get me a Flash! Hope I can find one!

Southern Dandy

08-21-2010, 02:24 PM

Was a figure of Shayera/Hawkgirl in her white and black outfit (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jlu/episodes/balance/07.jpg) ever released? I remember seeing pictures of it online once, but I can't find any pictures of it online right now and none for sale on E-bay. I think the animators should have kept her in this outfit...in my opinion it looks much better than the yellow one she later switched to.

DisneyBoy

08-21-2010, 04:04 PM

White Track suit Shayera was a variant suggested by fans, and I'm sure I've seen several customs over the years. But Mattel said they'd never repaint their original "limited edition SDCC exclusive!!!" yellow Shayera....which was really just a three-pack they held over until convention time.

I think at some point they'll go back on that and release a white variant...but I just mostly wish they'd given Shay a new costume all her own instead of the "It's the weekend and I'm jaded so who cares!" track pants. Yikes!

ABrown

09-08-2010, 04:20 PM

Stupid JLU three packs. I would like to have the Metallo figure. And I'd like to have the Livewire figure. But I really don't want to spend $15 on each at Target. It always ends up that the figures that I want are 1/3rd of a three pack or 1/6th of a 6 pack. Frustrating.

Temple Fugate

09-13-2010, 10:17 PM

Have they released a wave since the singles wave with Plastic Man and Brainiac? I go to Target regularly but they aren't stocking anything else but those.

cut2thechase

09-13-2010, 10:52 PM

Have they released a wave since the singles wave with Plastic Man and Brainiac? I go to Target regularly but they aren't stocking anything else but those.

What's know as the Superman Beyond wave has been released but is not showing up very regularly in Target or on ebay.

bat313

10-01-2010, 01:46 PM

In case you missed them the Thangar 6-pack and Eclipso 6-pack are again showing up at Ross stores. They've also been found at Tuesday Mornings.

I still cannot find the Superman Starro single but have him pre-ordered on BBTS so hopefully that will pan out. I'll be so pissed if the new 3-packs only hit around X-mas and become impossible to find because of the holiday rush.

DisneyBoy

10-02-2010, 04:51 PM

The Thanagar packs are showing up AGAIN at Ross? I thought they were all gone about a month ago....? Maybe your store just happened to get old stock?

It just irks me that people were shelling out big $$$ to get these like a year ago and now they're what...10 bucks?

Oh, and get this: Over at action figure insider, I asked Mattel what needs to happen to strengthen the legs of the JLU figures because they all warp and bend, and they offered up a curt reply about the name of the plastic they use and how it's the "strongest" possible.
:shrug::mad:

So apparently, we're all morons with bad eyesight. Our figures all stand perfectly straight! Wow!

bat313

10-05-2010, 01:37 PM

Yeah DB, a few others over at action figure insider have reported finding these at Ross again as well! I was lucky a finally snagged the Eclipsed set. I paid a fortune off ebay for the Thanagar one.

And Matte's response about the quality of the plastic was a disgrace.

DisneyBoy

10-05-2010, 07:03 PM

I was pretty offended, myself.

DR.MID-NITE

10-07-2010, 10:00 AM

Just curious..I have not been following in a while. Saw the Ecliso and Thanagar set. Just wondering if any new 6 & 3 packs are coming?

Thanks!

bat313

10-07-2010, 01:49 PM

6 packs are discontinued and the Manhunter 3-packs SHOULD be hitting soon but who knows. 3 of the 5 Targets nearest me have zero 3-packs and i'm waiting for the new packs to show up any day now. As for the singles, the Batman Beyond wave and Almoc (sp?) wave is out but i haven't seen them anywhere. My Targets are clogged with Disco Braniacs as far as the eye can see. :sad:

Goodfellow

10-10-2010, 11:51 PM

And Matte's response about the quality of the plastic was a disgrace.

I must have missed something here. What about their response?

DisneyBoy

10-11-2010, 02:09 PM

You can stay abreast of most of the JLU/Mattel news over at Action Figure Insider. Here's the quote, from a Mattel Q+A. I asked the question:

Q4. JLU- The bending legs. Oh, Matty! The Bending Legs! They’re awful, and while paint problems have absolutely improved on this line, as has character selection and accessories…the quality of these figures legs is just terrible. They almost ALL bend or get warped. I put some Thanagarians into a drawer with t-shirts and somehow, just because of how they were lying on top of one another (and the considerable heat wave we experienced this year) they came out warped-legged, unable to stand. And I LOVE those figures. Can Matty not use a stronger, thicker kind of plastic on just Legs from now on? Can’t something be done? I’m not saying redo your mold or anything, but just make sure legs are strong enough to support the figures? Is this possible/doable? When you get the pre-production figures back to look at, do you check and see if they can stand? This issue doesn’t seem to exist with other, non-Matty toylines….and it’s been going on for years and years. It hampers the enjoyment of this line seriously for me. I don’t buy stands, I’m not going to use putty or hot-glue to get these toys to stand. I shouldn’t have to…so what has been the reason for this situation not improving, and what needs to happen to fix it? Thanks!

A4. PVC 95 is the ‘hardest’ PVC we can use for JLU figures.

ABrown

10-25-2010, 06:31 PM

Amazon.com has an image up of the upcoming Batman:TAS style three pack coming out featuring Batman, Joker, and the Gray Ghost. I doubt I'll pick it up, but I might pick up the Darkseid figure based on the final episode of JLU that's supposedly going to be coming out as well.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Tsm6X6%2BbL._SL500_AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B003RDZTMQ/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games)

DR.MID-NITE

10-25-2010, 08:04 PM

Dusty

10-26-2010, 07:34 AM

They should start hitting within the next few weeks, it mostly depends on how many older JLU 3-packs your Target has on the shelf right now, to get new product they must sell the old for the computer system to call in another order of 3-packs, (but even then more often than not Mattel just sends more of the old product) why you ask? Well my friend, that is because Mattel is a Chump-wad, ;)
(Chump-wad isn't considered a swear word here at TZ is it?)

D.

DisneyBoy

10-27-2010, 06:07 PM

I believe, based on the figs popping up on Ebay, that these packs are already starting to get out there, so keep your eyes peeled.

That Darkseid figure comes with a Kalibak figure, and will be sold exclusively online at the matty website.

ABrown

10-27-2010, 06:14 PM

That Darkseid figure comes with a Kalibak figure, and will be sold exclusively online at the matty website.

:mad: GRR!! That means if I'm going to get it, I'll have to end up getting it on amazon.com for twice the price of matty's website.

bat313

10-29-2010, 02:19 PM

All of these new 3-packs have hit e-tailers. A little pricey but they are out there. I haven't seen one Target report of new 3-pack sightings. It also seems like Matty is shipping 2 or even 3 waves at once. It's gonna be a nightmare finding these all at Target.

bat313

11-11-2010, 01:40 PM

I cannot believe these are not showing up at Target yet. Well actually, this is the JLU line so i guess i can but come on?! They E-tailers have them and my Target has zero 3-packs. Something is wrong there. I pulled the trigger too late on ordering all the new stuff from BBTS and now i feel like i'm going to miss out on the Despero 3-pack. There is no way i'm paying over $30 for that one new (undersized) figure.