At the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, in what has to be considered the most stunning Mego announcement of the decade, Mattel toys announced the relaunch of the "World's Greatest Superhero" line of action figures.
While other companies have attempted to work in the format and failed, Mattel showed it's commitment by then having none other than EMCE's Paul Clarke introduce himself at the panel.
EMCE is handling the design of the new WGSH. Not straight reproductions but modernized versions that have new bodies and head sculpts. The new WGSH are meant to be able to sit comfortably on the shelf next to your vintage characters.
From early glances, the line looks to be heavily inspired by "Challenge of the Superfriends" which seems to have been universally praised by Megoheads everywhere.
The first figure, Green Arrow will debut this fall 2009 at Mattycollector.com, the resulting figures will land Spring 2010 at Toys R Us
Release ScheduleFall 2009: Green Arrow (Mattycollector.com exclusive)
Spring 2010: Superman, Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, Sinestro (Toys R Us exclusive)
