Mego Museum interviews Anthony Balasco of Figures Toy Company

[filmation batman fan]

WOW! Vehicles and Playsets too? If that's possible, I hope the Dukes of Hazzard line will include a General Lee for the 8 inch figures. All my life, I wanted a General Lee of that scale and Mego never made one. One guy was supposed to custom make a Mego General Lee for me. He took my money and didn't deliver. What a ripoff! I love the look of the 12 inch Dukes figures. They actually look series accurate. As for Dallas, I'm anxious to see what J.R. Ewing looks like. If he sells, I'm at the very least hoping they'll make figures of Bobby and Sue Ellen, they were after all, the big three. I would also like to see Starsky and Hutch with their perspectice leather jackets and gun holsters, and a fat Captain Dobey. I'd like to see CHiPs redone and include other cops like Grossman, Barikza, and Bruce Nelson. For DC, I'd like to see The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, and characters from the SuperFriends. And I hope Gilligan's Island does well enough to get figures of The Howells, Ginger, Mary Ann, and the Professor made as well. Since Bif Bang Pow made the Six Million Dollar Man, I wish either they or Figures could license the Bionic Woman series. Anyway, that's my want & wish list.

[Jason73]

Aquaman vs. Great White Shark? Could this happen?

[Goblin19]

Wow, all of DC. That surprises me.

[Figuremod73]

Looking forward to seeing how some of these figures look in person and hoping for the best. This could be alot of fun.

[sprytel]

Great interview! Lots of little chestnuts revealed. Very excited about all the projects they have in the works.

[The Toyroom]

You can bet if the DC stuff goes over well they'll be negotiating to get the rights to Marvel characters. If they're not already doing so...

[MIB41]

Just... WOW. Recreating all of the Mego playsets? Incredible. Imagine a brand spanking new Batcave? Only this time, you can have the actual '66 figures to display with them! That's freakin' amazing. I'm also glad to hear they have decided to add Gilligan's Island to the 8 inch scale. Smart move. And I'm fine with a two pack as well. Makes sense. That could actually be a good way to introduce the other characters if it goes well. They could finish the series with the Professor aaaaaaaaand Mary Anne. Exciting news. And the Duke figures look excellent. They destroy the Mego versions. No contest. My short term thinking is they will need to stagger the release of all of this. Hard for everyone to consume all of this product at once. Better to collect as you go, than to be faced with a "either-or" decision. That would make some of these losers in the process. And right now, it would be incredible to see all of these lines prosper. If this goes over big, I would LOVE to see new Starsky & Hutch figures. That would be an all out butt kicker for me. And if they did 12 inch too, I would be elated as well. Congrats Figure Toys. This is really a game changer on so many levels. I'm pretty much drenched in awe.

[JediJaida]

I'm drooling.

Black Canary.

Hawkwoman.

Wonder Woman.

Supergirl.

Starfire.

Raven.

Wonder Girl.

Cheshire.

A whole BUNCH of females that never got made!

[Godzilla]

Well they certainly said the right things. Time will tell about the quality.

[rjm118]

I was never a fan of the 12" figures, but I may buy a couple just to make sure these lines are a success.

Im thrilled the whole DC universe is open to them, HAWKMAN AND BLACK CANARY PLEASE!!!

[hedrap]

HOLY CRAP.

The entire license.

Wow.

Never would have thought it was available, but I guess when Matty tapped out and DCD folded, the opening was there.

[wayne foundation 07]

Thats great stuff to hear, thanks for doing that Steve!

[pmwasson]

Amazing! I wish them much success so we can have new 8" Mego figures for years to come!

[torgospizza]

Figures Toy Company has obtained the rights to the entire DC Character Universe. If the customer support is there we will make as many characters as possible. There are future plans to introduce playsets and vehicles.

This is phenomenal news. Couldn't be happier to hear this.

[ovenmitt]

The ENTIRE DC UNIVERSE?! WOW! BEST DC TOY NEWS EVER! And vehicles and playsets! Time to sell my house! Thanks, Figures!