Batman, Aquaman, Two-face, Black Manta

[Meule]

While I do Understand that this is a Proto-Type ... And Also Understand that the Actual figure will look Better, given what the finished Product of Wave 1 looked like as well as the Green Arrow ..., I can't help but think How the entire 1st wave of figures were shown in Toy Magazines, Websites, and completely marketed and Sold by what the Proto-Types looked Like. We never Scene Green Arrow, the Actual Product, until a week before He went on Sale ..., and No One really even Knew what the Wave 1 Truely looked like ( outside of a few) until that Dude showed up with them On Ebay.

If this is Truely the Look Of Batman ..., I suggest that an Actual Production Figure Be Shown as soon as Possible..., And do Not market this Figure for sale behind the Proto-Type.

Gotta agree with BK on this. I like Batman, but I realize he will change quite a lot before he's officially released. If you're gonna market this wave get a final Batman done as soon as possible, so people will see the actual figure not this prototype. Cause like many others here they will probably not be impressed

[Mego Milk]

Gotta gettem all!

[SUP-Ronin]

No one asked and no-one cares, but here's my 2 cents.

Black Manta - awesome - can't wait. - Possibly a gun accessory?
Two-face - a great new addition for the Villian line-up.
Aquaman - would love to see a better belt design, and keep working on that face sculpt. As someone else stated - It will make or break the figure - love the scales on the suit, and the hands with no gloves. He can use a trident accessory.
Batman - That prototype blows. I've seen a dozen 8" custom batman figures that surpass that thing, no problem.

[bizzaro megomauler]

Batman will have a removeable cowl, but the sample from the factory
was all black, so in order to avoid confusion, they showed the head
and mask as one, and the Bruce Wayne sculpt.

All 4 of wave 2 will be at Toys R Us.

As for compliants - I would rather hear them now and show them
to Mattel, then wait until the line is cancelled, then discuss what
we didn't like.

Now that makes sense! I can take a deep breath and relax. Loved the Idea and style of the Cowl, now I know that's a pre production head. Everything else is great!

[exoduschj]

Different take on "RETRO ACTION"

RETRO-Action guys. It's supposed to look RETRO. Batman's look in the 70s on most merchandise was still heavily influenced by the 60s show. Just look at Mego's offerings. If it looked like Jim Lee designed it, it would be wrong for what they are trying to accomplish. Neal Adams may have worked, but may have stuck out given the look of the other figures. The head looks a lot like Alex Toth's Super Friends design, which is wholly appropriate. As a fan of the history of Batman, I appreciate the old-school look. Chris

I've always had a different take on the term "Retro Action" for this line. I've always intepreted it as "Retro" meaning the return of the 8", fully poseable action figure vs. "Retro" as in the design/look of the figures themselves.

If you're talking about "Retro" as in Super Friends design for these heroes, I think that works for much younger kids. What age group are these figures being targeted for in terms of marketing? I think kids that 8 to 15 aren't really as familiar with the "Super Friends" designs as they are with such shows as "Batman TAS", "Superman TAS", "The Batman", "Justice League", "Justice League Unlimited", and "Batman Brave and the Bold". If you're aiming this line at the kids of today, then they are familiar with the look of the heroes from those shows and the comics of today. Tim Drake has been Robin for over 10 years now, and Robin has had pants that entire time (just an example). Dick Grayson has been Nightwing. Batman has had the more serious look. Sinestro has been in the black and yellow costume for over 3 years.

This line of DC superheroes has tons of potential. I don't mind them coming out aimed at the younger crowd in order for them to be successful, but I'd eventually like to see versions of the characters that fit in line with today's comics and shows. I don't see that as a problem if you're taking it from my perspective - "Retro" = the comeback of the 8" action figure.

[Meule]

Funny how when I voice my complaints...it's whining, or *****ing. But when you jump into a thread started by a Smallville Fan, and I defend the Guy and his thread(which asked the question...would Character should get a spin-off)even though you care nothing about & HATE the subject....you SCREAM , and holler that you have the RIGHT to voice your opinion.

Funny how it only works one way with you huh?

I don't scream, I never scream. And you have every right to complain, but do you have to do it in every single thread in every forum. That gets olld real fast. Especially since this isn't the final version yet, it's merely a prototype. Not to mention the way you voiced your opinion. I think you will have noticed by now I wasn't the only one who took offense to that.
Besides, now that you've brought up that Smallville thread, wasn't it you that told me that if I had nothing positive to say I should just shut up.
Funny how it only works one way with you huh?

[Meule]

Oh, and wasn't I on your ignore list? By all means, keep ignoring me

[Werewolf]

Funny how when I voice my complaints...it's whining, or *****ing.

There's no way to really sugar coat it, you went hysterical on us. There's no defending the rape comment. That's totally out of line. You've also been posting about your dislike for the figure in several unrelated threads.

There's nothing wrong with criticising the figures. Love, loath, indifferent, whatever. But there's a difference between criticising or even hating a toy and just going plain bonkers.

There's lots of toys I don't like or I'm disappointed in. But it makes no sense to get that intensely upset about it. They're just toys, life goes on.

[The Bat]

Oh, and wasn't I on your ignore list? By all means, keep ignoring me

You were...and will be again.

[Toy Talk]

So...nice weather we're having today.

[Meule]

Apparently weren't paying attention...I said I liked Aquaman & Twoface...it's Batman that SUCKS! And don't kid yourself...that IS the final version of Batman.

No it isn't. This Batman has a molded cowl, the final one will have a removable cowl. That, IMO, is completely different

And read Werewolf's reply

[LovethoseMegos]

First I do love the over all look of the figures. My biggest criticism is the waist articulation. It's too loose and wobbly. The Arms are nice and tight but trying to move the figure with the waist so loose sucks. Number two, the boots look way too big. Tone them down to the actual mego size. I love my Superman till I pick him up and his hip goes every which way. Please have Mattel fix the waist issue.

[LovethoseMegos]

Instead of arguing with each other, just post what you would fix or change. Dr. Mego posted he'd share this with Mattel.

[The Bat]

No it isn't. This Batman has a molded cowl, the final one will have a removable cowl. That, IMO, is completely different

And read Werewolf's reply

Don't care about Werewolf's reply, or yours for that matter...I've said my peace on this subject...I'm done. I'm sure you'll try to continue this argument, because that's what you like to do...but don't bother, you're back on my ignore list.

[Meule]

Don't care about Werewolf's reply, or yours for that matter...I've said my peace on this subject...I'm done. I'm sure you'll try to continue this argument, because that's what you like to do...but don't bother, you're back on my ignore list.

How mature