DC New 52 figs I don't hate!

[Random Axe]

I admit to being very critical about all of the new 52 stuff, and I am a purist when it comes to my superheroes. Don't mess with Superman and Shazam. Well, they did and it's apparent that change is likely permanent, so I might as well accept it. I was a bit outraged at the design of Shazam when it first hit, but a lot of it was taken out of conext, which DC is fully to blame. They misrepresented the concept and design. I actually like this now. Based on how much DC F'd up the DCU, this could have gone horribly. I like the designs of both Shazam and Black Adam. Plus these figures have some nice sculpts. I dunno about that hood, though. It better be a proto cause that sucker's HUGE. FOr whatever reason the Shazam figure is a SDCC exclusive but will be on Matty in August. I like these, and I doubt anyone else does.

[The Toyroom]

When I see these designs, Fractal Tech automatically comes to mind...Overkill on the design work IMO

[BlackKnight]

.Overkill on the design work IMO

It's Really Because of All the BS Movie Design "Overkill" Work with Scales and Layers of Nonsense .... I think U can Tell the New DCU Costumes try to Imulate Whats been Seen in Comicbook Movies ....

I can't Believe these are SDCC Exclusives ....
Last DCU Con Exclusive I bought was Plasticman ...., Wonder Twins Before that.
I like the Hoodie on Shazam! ..... But thats It.

Have Fun Scott.

[BlackKnight]

BTW ... Shazam!'s Lines... R Better than Superman's Movie Scales.

[Random Axe]

Supposedly these go on sale on Matty's website on August 5. I haven't tried buying anything from these jokers since Green Arrow, so I don't know if it's more or less dificult to purchase from the webstore since. I have no problems with these designs since they are mostly mystical characters anyway with Greek and Roman god influences. It kinda fits. I haven't read any of the story yet, I'm waiting till it's collected.

[BlackKnight]

IF I were a Bet'in Man ..., I'd say These will be pretty easy to get Scott.
But the Traffic for the Monster High Doll and He-man figures is gonna be Brutal.

[Earth 2 Chris]

My son's been playing Injustice: Gods Among Us, and some of those designs are pretty cool, and others are beyond hideous. I think DC is pretty much open to anything nowadays, changing the look of their characters whenever they deem it's needed for a refresh. It's quite a switch-up from the days when they rarely changed anything as far as the general public was concerned.

I don't hate the Shazam design. It could have been far worse. But yes, that figure's hood is HUGE. But it comes off, it seems.

Chris

[Random Axe]

Some of those Injustice designs are total badass. The Hal Jordan design is wicked cool. I also like the tweaks they did with Green Arrow. Just like online, some of the designs translate to figures and others really, really don't work at all.

[Mego-Amigo]

The first thing I thought when I saw the new costume designs on the Avengers from the Marvel Now stuff ( Marvel's version of New 52 ) was that the costume changes were intended to immulate the movie versions of these characters. Like New 52 I find the Marvel Now stuff very unappealing. I am sure it is only a matter of time before it carries over into the toys.

[madmarva]

Scott, I'm with Jason. I don't think you'll have a hard time getting them of Mattel's website.

As for the designs, all I can say is they could be worse. I Like Black Adam better than Marvel. As for the story, I think you'll be surprised when it's collected. I actually like it. It is a bit different, but there is a lot of heart there and I'm a sucker for Gary Frank's art.

[B-Lister]

Terrible costume designs, and the abandoning of the shared history for a temporary market boost that largely evaporated, alienating many long time fans.

Nope, not interested.

[Mego-Amigo]

Completely agree.