So how about Brainiac?

[samurainoir]

As much as we love the pink short short-shorts version for nostalgic reasons, I'm not quite sure that will fly if Mattel is attempting to capture a contemporary crossover market as well. It might be too "retro" if y'know what I mean and I think you do.


What compromises are you willing to see on a Brainiac? Purple shirt (as so many have been insisting it is)? Leggings? Pants?

The problem I see in every version since the Robotic super powers incarnation is that they are not "retro" enough. I can't see any of these really working...










The best I can think of is a compromise between the original look and the animated series version.

Make it more of a spaceman jumpsuit with that classic Curt Swan head.

Does anyone think that Mattel could ever make those Booty Shorts work on a cloth action figure?

I mean it's one thing on a sculpted figure...

[palitoy]

For me it's this guy all the way,

[Meule]

From all the ones you posted I still prefer the classic look and it should translate well into a Mego figure

[thunderbolt]

Shorty Shorts all the way.

[Raydeen1]

Never liked the character but if they're going to make him, see the pix Palitoy posted. That's how I'd want to see him.

[thunderbolt]

who do you match him up with hero wise? Supergirl? Black Vulcan? Jonn Jonnz?

[samurainoir]

who do you match him up with hero wise? Supergirl? Black Vulcan? Jonn Jonnz?

I guess Supergirl makes the most sense. I'd actually like to see Supergirl paired with a Brainiac 5 from the Legion!

It's a bit of a stretch, but maybe pair him up with Hawkman for an Aliens/Superfriends theme?

[Raydeen1]

Good question. I guess if they're going for a Superfriends vibe, which it seems they are at least somewhat, any of the heroes would work as they didn't just pair up against their particular villains all the time.

who do you match him up with hero wise? Supergirl? Black Vulcan? Jonn Jonnz?

[haggis]

Classic is still the best for this type of figure, IMO.

[jimsmegos]

Short shorts or it wouldn't make sense with the retro line IMO

[Orion]

Short shorts or it wouldn't make sense with the retro line IMO

I agree as well. But what do you think we would end up with if they did go this route? Exposed green plastic legs or green tights?

[The Kryptonite Kid]

Pink Banana hammock! And yes.....My girlfriend will tell you I'm straight

[toys2cool]

I like the robot looking one

[madmarva]

The metallic version designed by either Perez or Kane.

[ScottA]

Who wears short shorts?? All the way.