Batman 66 getting closer. Toys r us already listing batmobile and sale date

[monitor_ep]

Since Mattel said they are not going to do any more in this line, I am not picking them up. This will free up more money for Megos.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^Wait...these are at WAL-MART?!? Now, am I nuts, or did Mattel say that the figures would NOT be at regular retail chains?

The miscommunication around this line is beyond maddening. First the TRU exclusive Batmobile is available at Target (thankfully cheaper) and now these "online retail only" figures are at Wal-mart.

Chris

[Mego-Amigo]

Picked up Batman, Penguin and Riddler this morning at Wal-Mart. They are really nice figures. It would be a shame not to continue them. They really should at least add Batgirl at some point.

[BlackKnight]

This news makes me want to skip it entirely.

I'm on the Fence ...
Love the Formate ..., with DCU classics and all ...
I have the Batmobile..., West and Ward...
and the 4 Villians Pre-ordered...
I only really wanted a BaT Copter ..., and Batgirl with Cycle.

[ScottA]

This news makes me want to skip it entirely.

[MIB41]

^I don't know. They've been known to launch something big and then just let it wither away. I hope they do have more planned, but it sounds like it's a ways off either way.

Chris

Absolutely. But I've never seen anyone announce a line was closing down before product has even reached shelves. Especially one as pricey as the '66 license. I think they just answered the question the way it was asked. B&R, Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, and Riddler are the primary characters from that show. They may not have gotten licensing for anyone else... for now. But I don't think that answer suggests people should run out and pay $200 for a Batmobile when more are being made. Mattel is just making the baseline characters for now. I don't take that answer to imply anything more. We as fans look alot deeper into the series than what the real market would likely support. Me thinks. But I GUARANTEE you these things will be all over shelves at both TRU and Target stores during Christmas. No one is going to quit ordering them as long as they sell like they are.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^I don't know. They've been known to launch something big and then just let it wither away. I hope they do have more planned, but it sounds like it's a ways off either way.

Chris

[MIB41]

Thats so typical of Mattel. An announcement solely designed to make collectors rush out and buy up their inventory. And yet they will continue to make more. That's hilarious. They never said they were discontinuing the line. This is SO like Mattel to dangle the carrot. They'll make more characters. They're just milking demand as they go, so they don't get stuck with any massive surplus of unwanted figures.

[BlackKnight]

Mattel doesn't sound like they plan to continue the line...at least for now.

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/ask-matty-answers-for-august-15th-2013/

Chris

wow .... not even a Full yr.
lol.

[BlackKnight]

plus Batgirl isn't coming,so that puts a nail in it for me

Say What ?

[Teemu]

Would you have collected them if Mattel hadn't announced the lack of a future? Just curious.

Maybe...I would of just picked up Batgirl....again,they are not worth the price tag,especially the Batmobile

[Red Hulk]

I'm sorry to see this line end for those who collected it.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^I would have been more interested in the variants (Bat-tusi, Surf's Up, Pink Cowl) if I'd known the line was so limited. Who knows, if these sell well, they may reconsider. But either way, it's going to be a long while before we see any more...if any.

Chris

[kerowack]

I am debating collecting the rest of these...I have Batman,Robin and the Batmobile but I am not sure I feel like paying $17-19 a piece for the last 4 villains...they seem a little cheap (and cheaply made) for the price and The Riddlers likeness doesn't look all that great

plus Batgirl isn't coming,so that puts a nail in it for me

Would you have collected them if Mattel hadn't announced the lack of a future? Just curious.

[Teemu]

I am debating collecting the rest of these...I have Batman,Robin and the Batmobile but I am not sure I feel like paying $17-19 a piece for the last 4 villains...they seem a little cheap (and cheaply made) for the price and The Riddlers likeness doesn't look all that great

plus Batgirl isn't coming,so that puts a nail in it for me