Retro Action Heroes Hit the Shelves

[bondtoddbond]

Nothing in York, Pa ToysR'Us yet. Aisle is under reconstruction. I'd like to give Doc Mego a positive nod for all that's he's done for the Mego hobby. There has been so much negative stuff posted lately. Nobody can get a toy company to make them exactly what they want. Mattel has the rights to the characters and they are going to make figures how they like. If you like these figures buy them. If you like Megos buy them. It's pretty simple. Good job Doc on getting these to market and for making parts for us all for years.

[palitoy]

Nobody can get a toy company to make them exactly what they want.

You know that's a good point, I doubt we as a group could agree on what is the perfect new mego. Frankly, I like a lot of the stuff Mattel did to the heroes but I bet others can't stand them.

[drmego]

A little compromise

Actually Joe and I have trouble agreeing on how to handle some of the
details on some characters - even the ones MEGO already made.

And our guy at Mattel has his own preferences - then the prototype
goes to DC and that a group of 5 people all giving their input. Finally
it goes to the factory in China who selects the actual fabrics and
makes decisions based on cost and time.

The trick is to throw down when it really matters to the overall look
and, in the case of the boots, that battle was lost before it started.
Even DC couldn't stop the boots from happening.

All we can do is hope that the line sells well, because success equals
attention from management and that's how to get a better product.

You know that's a good point, I doubt we as a group could agree on what is the perfect new mego. Frankly, I like a lot of the stuff Mattel did to the heroes but I bet others can't stand them.

[captact]

It doesnt matter to me if defective or not,...THEYRE MEGOS!! Theyre BACK!!! AND I WANT THEM ALL (and my kids too!)!!!! SH, FG, TZ, VB, UM, etc ..... COLLECT 'EM ALL!

[Toy Talk]

Oh yeah? Well, then you can all just read my awesome post as a farewell to him.

Now, back to the topic: I'll be talking to my TRU in the morning. I am ready with camera!

Actually Bryan, I read your post twice because the wording was so eloquent. Not to mention the main points were all covered in a non-aggressive manner. Being able to transmit thought to paper is a skill in itself, and my friend, you have it.

That's it! I'm voting Bryan for class President!

[bizzaro megomauler]

I am going to buy them and put them on mego bodies anyway, thus eliminating all of my complaints.

[palitoy]

Are you going to transplant the hands? If so, let me know your progress.

[bondtoddbond]

I am sure this has been covered in the thousands of posts on these figures, but... are these only going to be available in Toys R' Us? I know there are specialty outlets selling them, I'm only asking about mainstream outlets - Walmart, Target, etc.

[Meule]

I am sure this has been covered in the thousands of posts on these figures, but... are these only going to be available in Toys R' Us? I know there are specialty outlets selling them, I'm only asking about mainstream outlets - Walmart, Target, etc.

Just TRU

[bizzaro megomauler]

Are you going to transplant the hands? If so, let me know your progress.

I plan on it, Sinestro made that decision for me.

[bizzaro megomauler]

Just TRU

They were in the Previews book, so I think comic store "Dabblers" can get them as well. If the line goes gangbusters, I think the floodgates will open.

[Meule]

They were in the Previews book, so I think comic store "Dabblers" can get them as well. If the line goes gangbusters, I think the floodgates will open.

Yeah, comic stores probably too, but he asked about mainstream outlets, like Walmart, TRU and Target

[Orlock]

Just TRU

that's the ONLY thing I don't like about this toy line and many of the new retro lines, store/online exclusivity. It drives and I mean DRIVES the scalper's market unfortunately. Not just online, but toy hoarding shop/booth owners.

[DocDrako]

Okay I went to Toys R Us today. I have good news and bad news, but the bad news is still good news.

Good News: Our Toys R Us had 3 pegs of space dedicated to them.

Bad News: All they had left were 2 Luthors and 2 Sinestros. So my son and I now have them. The good part of this is that in a week, they have gotten them and sold out. I was bummed not to get all 4, but excited that they sold so well. I hope they continue to do so, and I hope kids are buying them too.

I am going back tomorrow because the clerk said they get their shipments on Thursday. If they have more, I hope to get the others.

When we first saw them, we were both very excited and of course loved them. I know they're for 6+ but my son is a "Mego" collector like his dad. He took to Lex Luthor right away. We were moving through the store and he saw something else that he said he wanted, so I gave him the option of putting the "Megos" back in exchange for the other toy. His reply was, "No, I think Megos are much cooler." Then he said, "Let's get out of this place so we can go home and open our new Megos." (figures like this in my home are all called "Megos". Just think of cotton swabs and you'll get the idea) We soon got home and he wasted no time in ripping them open. He wanted me to open them, but I gave him the honor. It was his first new "Mego" experience.

I of course had to check them out too since I still haven't opened mine. As a Mego collector and a devoted follower of Jason of WeAreSmall.com I believe in playability, and I do in fact play "Megos" with my son. The only thing that really disappoints me about these new "Megos" is the lack of swivel arms. Sure it would have made them better, but it didn't stop my son from immediately taking out all of his other "Megos" and playing until bedtime. And original Megos don't have swivel arms so it's not horrible. It just would have been a nice upgrade. I think the costumes are great and the figures seem durable enough. My son has a few "Megos" on CTVT bodies and he hasn't broken a single one yet, so I think these will hold up well during his play. I loved the addition of the Kryptonite to Lex Luthor, and Sinestro's battery (or whatever it's called). Lex's boots seem a little big, but that's okay. Once he uses that Kryptonite on Superman, he'll want good boots for kicking that Super-Fool's ribs in.

In the adventure that ensued, we realized that when Mego Batman kicked the Kryptonite out of Luthor's hand, Sinestro wasn't be able to use his power ring to retrieve it since it's green. The heroes were soon captured anyways, except for Spider-Man who showed up late. He boldly approached Luthor and flatly stated that the Kryptonite didn't affect him. He was wrong though. The Kryptonite works well as a blunt "head-bashing" object, so Spider-Man was soon captured too. I don't know what the Superfriends are going to do now. Is there no one to save them? Where is Green Lantern?

Overall, my son and I love the new Retro-Action Heroes. We look forward to buying every one of them. And when I showed my son the second wave images here at the Museum, he was so happy. He loves Aquaman (as do I) and Black Manta is one of his favorite villains from the Superfriends.

Are these the perfect "Mego" action figure by design? No, they have minor flaws. Does it make them any less fun? No, as toys they're great. My son and I both love them. I would like to see minor improvements, but even if they don't change a thing, my son and I are still sold.

Nice work, Mattel! Keep them coming! An epic superhero battle has begun and we need more warriors!

[Orlock]

Can't wait to do this with my kids and the new toys! Hopefully Saturday I will have my chance. It'll be like Christmas all over again.