Batman 66 Lineup

[hedrap]

Craig's holding because it's the last big payday she has coming, and the deal is probably in perpetuum, meaning forever, so her family/estate won't be able to go back to renegotiate once she's passed and it also could have some current external controls in regards to marketing materials and how she promotes herself. From WB's end they're probably posturing as if her being in only in one season make her on par with Napier, but in truth, the show built a heck of a lot around her introduction.

[Mego-Amigo]

The World's Greatest costume and the TV show costume are very different. And as for plenty of time for them to work out the likeness issues... the line may not exist by the time they get that worked out. Anyway... I just threw an idea out there as to how we could have a TV Batgirl without Yvonne's likeness if it can't be worked out.

[Timothy2251]

Per the list of figures they're planning to make, it'll be awhile before they get to Batgirl anyway. Plenty of time to work out the likeness rights.

[HardyGirl]

But that would be just like the World's Greatest Heroes release. And if all the other figures are likenesses of the TV show characters, it would be silly to release a generic Batgirl head for the 60s show.

Concerning the Yvonne Craig Batgirl... here is a suggestion for Figures and Mattel. Not the best idea but better than not having Batgirl in the lines... if a deal with Yvonne can't be reached before these lines die without a TV Batgirl just do a generic version since most of her head is covered by the cowl anyway. Same concept used concerning the Lugosi situation with Universal Monsters toys. Still it would be lame if WB AND 2Oth can't reach a deal with her so we can finally have an official TV Batgirl.

[Mego-Amigo]

Concerning the Yvonne Craig Batgirl... here is a suggestion for Figures and Mattel. Not the best idea but better than not having Batgirl in the lines... if a deal with Yvonne can't be reached before these lines die without a TV Batgirl just do a generic version since most of her head is covered by the cowl anyway. Same concept used concerning the Lugosi situation with Universal Monsters toys. Still it would be lame if WB AND 2Oth can't reach a deal with her so we can finally have an official TV Batgirl.

[The Toyroom]

^ Several different posts by Scott Sebring in the "8 & 12" figures announced!" thread.

[JediJaida]

Where was that mentioned on the Batforum? I was just there, and couldn't spot the thread in question.

[madmarva]

Yeah, I hope this line doesn't go away before we get Batgirl like Mattel's

[The Toyroom]

In regards to Yvonne Craig's likeness...from the 1966 Batman Message Boards:

Yes, Yvonne has been approached. Yes, she is very interested in licensing her likeness. But as of yet, they have not offered a deal that makes any sense or least fair so there is nothing currently going into production with her likeness. Until that time, any Batgirl stuff coming out is either just the costume, a non Yvonne specific illustration of Batgirl or a generic comic oriented Batgirl.

I can't talk figures at all but if you heard the offers proposed so far you'd hit your head against the desk and say you wouldn't let them do your own likeness for so little. It just doesn't make sense.

If the opportunity is missed, then it's DC/WB's fault, not hers in the end. Business is business and so far it's been pretty lame on their end.

It's not a case of her asking for what Adam or Burt are getting (for which I have no idea). It's a case of the deal itself makes no sense for the money they are offering and what they want her to sign off on in return.

Sorry, my fault for talking about the deal aspect of this. We can't discuss this any further. I just wanted you folks to know why there is no current license agreement.

Any rebuttals or inquiries about this needs to be handled via PM.

Sorry.

Hopefully this gets resolved soon. It'd be a shame to get a Nora Clavicle or Black Widow figure before we do a Batgirl.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I know the Joker is of course the most popular villain, but it surprises me they didn't throw a Riddler variation in the mix as of yet.

And has there been a statement on WHICH Catwoman we will get? I hope we get all three! Heck, I'd spring for an Astin Riddler after they get through everyone else. Put a removable mask on him, and we have instant Gomez Addams customs!

SDCC exclusive: Leslie Gore as Pussycat!

Chris

[JediJaida]

I hope she takes the deal. Having a 1966 Batgirl figure would be fantastic!!!!

The rest of the line just wouldn't be the same without her.

[Troy]

I am so excited about this!!!!!

[The Nawd]

To this date there's no deal yet on Craig's likeness

Thanks so much for correcting me/filling me in. Not the first time I've been wrong about something and it likely won't be the last.

Just to be clear, all of the above are with regard to the BATMAN 66 line and have nothing to do with the Retro Batman (mego type line). Is that correct?

Yeah. That's correct. They're all from the show.

[Iron Mego]

Just to be clear, all of the above are with regard to the BATMAN 66 line and have nothing to do with the Retro Batman (mego type line). Is that correct?

Yes, these are all from the show.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Batgirl seems absent from both the Figures and Mattel lines, leading me to believe her likeness is not secured, at least yet.

Yeah, I think at this point, we must imply that while she is not opposed to having her likeness licensed, she didn't sign up with the initial batch.

Chris