Super Collector Newsletter Discussion Thread

[warlock664]

I really do like these, but I don't remember Mego making this kind of box, the first box was a solid brown box
with no way of knowing which character was inside, shoppers were opening them to see which hero it was.

Because of this, they made the window boxes with box art, which is my first remembrance, then the cardbacks
I'm not sure if FTC will make window boxes since with these boxes, you already know which hero is inside,
you just can't see the figure inside, if they were going to make window boxes, why bother wasting time and money
on thirds boxes first?

No, the brown boxes were shipper boxes used by mail-order businesses like Wards, Sears & JC Penny. The initial release of the first 4 heroes (Superman, Batman, Robin and Aquaman) came in solid, illustrated boxes.

[megalomaniac001]

I dig them, in fact I ordered a set. I do wish they were removable mask for Batman and Robin.

[VintageMike]

Cool my Thor made the newsletter! Solid boxes are actually one of the few high end Mego items that don't have the appeal for me. It's not the price tag, it's basically the same reason they were discontinued in the first place, I like seeing the figure in the packaging from a display standpoint.

[TrekStar]

No, the brown boxes were shipper boxes used by mail-order businesses like Wards, Sears & JC Penny. The initial release of the first 4 heroes (Superman, Batman, Robin and Aquaman) came in solid, illustrated boxes.

I remember the brown shipper boxes vaguely, but never knew them to be available in solid illustrated boxes, then of the course the window boxes.
I think it would have been better if FTC skipped the solid box and just went with the window box, maybe they are next?

[PNGwynne]

..went with the window box, maybe they are next?

I'm sure we'll see more packaging variants, it's a useful way to move inventory.

These really should have included RC/RM versions, IMO.

[tllgn]

these are nice ,those solid box figures ,i will wait for the window boxs ,and will buy all the classics again.I suppose Emarald didnt want
R/C batman & R/M robin ,simply because their selling the kesge ones .

[EMCE Hammer]

This week's news is out, and it's vanerrific.

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[Earth 2 Chris]

Wow, those are pretty sweet! I'm kind of surprised the Jokermobile isn't in this assortment, but then they have to hold something back for wave 2. The Teen Titans van is a lot of fun, and I could totally see it in a Zany Bob Haney story from back in the day. The original Wonder Girl look suits the Teen Titans figure format more.

Chris

[MIB41]

It's very cool to see the vintage play sets and vehicles getting made again. FTC definitely has the Mego market to themselves. I'll be picking up a Batman van for sure.

[Spyweb007]

All the vans are cool, but I think I need that Teen Titans van the most! I see a new Robin in the corner when I zoom in on the box too!

[greensavage2000]

It looks like Dove is to the left of Robin. There is at least one other figure, maybe two. I can't tell who they are.

[TrekStar]

Lovin these so much, can't afford them all or have the room, but I need one.

Since the Joker comes with the Gotham city PD van, does this mean we won't be seeing a Joker van?
might have been better if it came with a Riddler exclusive, then it would have opened the door for a Joker van
on 2017 with the Joker, makes sense to me.

How cool would it be if FTC decided on a Catwoman cat-o-lac convertible with Catwoman exclusive?

[Werewolf]

Its cool they made them but I've never really been a big fan of the vans. Even if the wheels didn't roll, because of license restrictions, I'd still really like a Batmobile.

[ScottA]

I have the 4 Mego vans. I'll have these. I hope we get to put the stickers on ourselves.

[megalomaniac001]

I may have to get the TT van - I really like the Wondergirl included. Not sure what I would do with the Van, but I have always been a sucker for the vintage VW vans anyway. I just worry they will release this Wondergirl by herself and I may regret spending a $100 on something I don't have room for!