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  • torgospizza
    Theocrat of Pan Tang
    • Aug 19, 2010
    • 2747
    #1

    Max Steel returns.

    nytimes.com
    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/28/business/media/mattel-gives-max-steel-action-figure-new-lease-on-life.html?_r=2&


    It would be cool if we got a new 1/6 Big Jim out of this, since Max is supposed to be Jim's son or nephew (can't remember which) Josh McGrath.
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    • Werewolf
      Inhuman
      • Jul 14, 2003
      • 14958
      #2
      Originally posted by torgospizza
      It would be cool if we got a new 1/6 Big Jim out of this, since Max is supposed to be Jim's son or nephew (can't remember which) Josh McGrath.
      From what I've read, the Josh McGrath identity was retconned out as the series went on. His name Maxwell McGrath in the new series which is a new continuity. Don't know if that means he is related to Big Jim again.
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        • torgospizza
          Theocrat of Pan Tang
          • Aug 19, 2010
          • 2747
          #3
          Mattel should really think hard about bringing back Big Jim's P.A.C.K., although I'm not sure how Warpath would go over in today's world. Treat them like The Expendables for kids. Reintroduce them as adventurers handpicked for one last, big mission or something.

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            • Spyweb007
              Persistent Member
              • Apr 18, 2006
              • 1449
              #4
              Any word on what scale the new Max will be? Just wishful thinking, but I kinda hope they use the retro bodies and make him 8".

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                • torgospizza
                  Theocrat of Pan Tang
                  • Aug 19, 2010
                  • 2747
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Spyweb007
                  Any word on what scale the new Max will be? Just wishful thinking, but I kinda hope they use the retro bodies and make him 8".
                  Toy Fair 2013: Mattel's Max Steel Action Figure Assortment
                  http://toynewsi.com/news.php?itemid=19964
                  Check out images from the Mattel showroom at the New York Toy Fair showing off their new Max Steel Action Figure assortment.


                  They're not real big, and they've got kind of a Ben 10-ish aesthetic with little articulation. I'll be passing on them, despite being excited about them at one point.

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                    • PNGwynne
                      Master of Fowl Play
                      • Jun 5, 2008
                      • 19903
                      #6
                      Yuck. I loved the original line (and am amazed Mattel hasn't re-used the body tooling for it's DC & MOTU licenses).

                      The lack of articulation & clothing/accessories kills it for me.
                      WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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                        • Brown Bear
                          Still Old School
                          • Feb 14, 2008
                          • 7063
                          #7
                          Big Jim's PACK would be awesome!! Dr. Steel baby!
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                            • Godzilla
                              Permanent Member
                              • Nov 3, 2002
                              • 3009
                              #8
                              Yeah I was sad the line wasn't 12 inches.
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                                • MIB41
                                  Eloquent Member
                                  • Sep 25, 2005
                                  • 15633
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by torgospizza
                                  Mattel should really think hard about bringing back Big Jim's P.A.C.K., although I'm not sure how Warpath would go over in today's world. Treat them like The Expendables for kids. Reintroduce them as adventurers handpicked for one last, big mission or something.
                                  I like your thinking here. Very good idea. I think the Pack would sell very well in today's market.

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