Announcement

**Wee67** · Dec 9, '09, 9:25 AM

A bit of mixed feelings here... I have such an emotional attachment to the WGSH name, I was kind of psyched to see its return. That said, if this opens the door to more retro figures than great.

And, oh yeah, we are getting new Megos

**hedrap** · Dec 9, '09, 9:46 AM

I'm guessing this might be because "superheroes" is a co-owned trademark by DC and Marvel, which, IIRC had its roots in the WGSH line to begin with.

Retro-Action is a good brand name, but I'm hoping it has a better font style on the card. It needs an exclamation mark or something to make it feel 70's.

**palitoy** · Dec 9, '09, 9:52 AM

I'm guessing that Retro Action will become a blanket brand that may be spread across licenses, if that's the case, I don't care if they called it "Ladies Sewing Circle"

**TEXASFETT** · Dec 9, '09, 10:24 AM

Not a bad sounding name but the card could be much better looking than that.The back is to plain looking but it could change.

**Brown Bear** · Dec 9, '09, 10:36 AM

Hopefully they'll change the card for wave 2....if not, I don't expect to lose any sleep over it. Mego super heroes are back and that's all that matters.

**Meule** · Dec 9, '09, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by RSS

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This begs the question, what other things does Mattel have planned under this "Retro-Action" banner? It sounds like 2010 will be truly be the year of the Megohead.

I think it means they're gonna revive some other non-Mego lines.
And anyone hoping for new Mego Marvel figures can forget it, with DC in the logo.
I've already expressed my feelings in another thread, but to sum it all up: I hate the card

**kryptosmaster** · Dec 9, '09, 11:48 AM

At risk of attack, may I voice an (assumedly) unpopular opinion?
Am I the only one pessimistic about this?
From the name change, to the secret (SHHH!) of what these are actually going to look like when released, to the lackluster backing card, to the elitist club feel of the Green Arrow figure, to the high price tag?
Is Mattel going to stand behind this line with commercials and ads and get them into the hands of regular folks and kids (other stores) instead of having them only available at Toys R Us?
They feel more like a "Franklin Mint" engineered collectible than a resurrection of the Mego action figure line.
I get the feeling all the secrets (SHHH!) are because once these hit the shelves (Or mailboxes) there are going to be a lot of things that Mego lovers will not like about them.
CTVT 2.0?

Flame away!
Rich

**Meule** · Dec 9, '09, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by kryptosmaster

At risk of attack, may I voice an (assumedly) unpopular opinion?
Am I the only one pessimistic about this?
From the name change, to the secret (SHHH!) of what these are actually going to look like when released, to the lackluster backing card, to the elitist club feel of the Green Arrow figure, to the high price tag?
Is Mattel going to stand behind this line with commercials and ads and get them into the hands of regular folks and kids (other stores) instead of having them only available at Toys R Us?
They feel more like a "Franklin Mint" engineered collectible than a resurrection of the Mego action figure line.
I get the feeling all the secrets (SHHH!) are because once these hit the shelves (Or mailboxes) there are going to be a lot of things that Mego lovers will not like about them.
CTVT 2.0?

Flame away!
Rich

Unpopular opinion? So far almost everyone seems to agree with you. Check the Remego Forum

**Flynne** · Dec 9, '09, 12:27 PM

You know, for years Megoheads asked "Can't someone make new figures?" When the first new Mego type figures made were repros, some Megoheads said "Can't we get new Megos instead of repros?". When CTVT made newly licensed figures, some Megoheads said "Can't we get better licenses for new figures, like Super Heroes from Marvel and DC?" When EMCE made new Trek figures, some Megoheads said "Can't we get new figures without having old ones repro'd too?". Then EMCE makes a line of fully licensed DC Super Heroes without one single reproduction figure, and some Megoheads say "Well I hate the card art. Can't we get better card art?"

For the first time in almost 3 decades, we'll have the ability to buy brand new Super Heroes on the pegs at TRU, all crafted to a "T" by EMCE, yet I see tons of complaints here and in other threads about how the package under the tree is wrapped. There's just no pleasing some Megoheads.

**toys2cool** · Dec 9, '09, 12:33 PM

looks good

**HardyGirl** · Dec 9, '09, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by Flynne

You know, for years Megoheads asked "Can't someone make new figures?" When the first new Mego type figures made were repros, some Megoheads said "Can't we get new Megos instead of repros?". When CTVT made newly licensed figures, some Megoheads said "Can't we get better licenses for new figures, like Super Heroes from Marvel and DC?" When EMCE made new Trek figures, some Megoheads said "Can't we get new figures without having old ones repro'd too?". Then EMCE makes a line of fully licensed DC Super Heroes without one single reproduction figure, and some Megoheads say "Well I hate the card art. Can't we get better card art?"

For the first time in almost 3 decades, we'll have the ability to buy brand new Super Heroes on the pegs at TRU, all crafted to a "T" by EMCE, yet I see tons of complaints here and in other threads about how the package under the tree is wrapped. There's just no pleasing some Megoheads.

Amen! (and pass the biscuits!) I saw the complaints on the EMCE board and couldn't believe it! You guys are finally getting what you want. Mego Superheroes for Christmas! Who cares how they're packaged. The figure is the thing! You guys can finally buy these for your kids, and not have to worry about them damaging your original! You can get this Mego-ey goodness under the tree like when you were kids! Be happy! Be thankful! It's MEGO!!

**palitoy** · Dec 9, '09, 12:43 PM

I was talking to somebody in the toy industry about this yesterday, he felt passion turns to hate somehow. It was what he noticed in dealing with the fans of the property he was working with.

I don't mind the packaging and while I can see why there could be disinterest, some of the comments are way overdoing it.

**Werewolf** · Dec 9, '09, 12:46 PM

I'm personally totally good with the packaging. I think it looks fine. I'm just psyched these are being made. Heck, I'd be happy if they came in plain mailer boxes.

**Keeler** · Dec 9, '09, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by palitoy

I was talking to somebody in the toy industry about this yesterday, he felt sometimes passion turns to hate somehow. I don't mind the packaging and while I can see why there could be disinterest, some of the comments are way overdoing it.

100% agree, not supporting the line because of a card design and name change is ridiculous. We need to keep in mind these are a homage to Mego they were never intended to be an exact replication of the original line.

Then again as I stated in another thread I actually like the card.

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WGSH Becomes Retro-Action!

WGSH Becomes Retro-Action!

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