Ladies and Gentlemen, The World's Greatest Superheroes

[geoffdude]

15 characters...that's what was in the DC run of the original WGSH line (excluding the teen titans).

Understanding the constraints you are under drmego. Can you tell us...if there are any plans to pursue negotiations to acquire permission to produce any maverl characters in addition to the DC characters. OR...if that has alread been attmepted and rejected by the license holders of the marvel characters?

Knowing what I do about Marvel, and Marvel Lic. endeavors specifically, I wouldn't hold out ANY hope that Marvel would sign on for this.. or, if there was some talk going on, that EMCE would be able to reach an agreement with them. Marvel Entertainment is beyond reasonable in dealing with thier properties.

Regards,

g.

[EVENINGWOLF]

15 characters...that's what was in the DC run of the original WGSH line (excluding the teen titans).

Understanding the constraints you are under drmego. Can you tell us...if there are any plans to pursue negotiations to acquire permission to produce any maverl characters in addition to the DC characters. OR...if that has alread been attmepted and rejected by the license holders of the marvel characters?

[MegoMark71]

toysrus better watch out

[JediJaida]

We know that Doc, and believe me, we are not pressuring you to spill any secrets that will get you into trouble. (not much, anyway. LOL!)

We're just building castles in the sky in this thread here; each of us putting in our half a dollar's worth (two cent's doesn't buy squat in this economy, you know.) and waiting with bated breath for the figures to come out.

In the meantime, we will keep on customizing our own figures, making suggestions for others, asking questions on materials and paints, and generally acting like the lovable, overgrown geeks we are.

Let's say it people!

YES, I AM A GEEK AND PROUD OF IT! YOU GOTTA PROBLEM WITH THAT, BUB?

[drmego]

I can't discuss any unannounced characters until Mattel tells me I am free to do so.

As for availability of figures - Green Arrow is set for mid-December and the other
4 (Supes, Luthor, GL, Sinestro) for Easter 2010.

More information as it becomes available.

[drogge]

Mego in 2010

If we are going under the veil "what if Mego never left, " it is perfectly ok for some of the figures to be current. There are some figures we can pretty muck count on:
Flash
Batman
Wonder Woman
It is most likely the figures to be released in 2010 have already been decided do to production planning and purchase of materials. It was annnounced that 15 fgures are coming , so we know what atleast 8 will be.
This is so exciting. Here is my list of what I think the other 7 will be:
Cheeta
Batgirl
a villian for Flash
Joker
Riddler
Aquaman
a viilian for Aquaman

I bet we see some playsets also
Keep in mind the old Mego followed what was going on at the Movies and TV. It is reasonable Mego should do the same.
When exactly will these figures be available?

[johnpauljones]

YES! This line sounds exciting! I know I'm getting them. Raydeen, if they do what you have suggested above, and design all the characters on that art, they will be FANTASTIC! That's the ultimate homage to Mego too, using the characters costumes from Mego's era. I don't want this to become tatinted with characters like Steel, Nightwing, etc though like so many other current lines are. They should stick to the Mego-era comic book references in my opnion. So far they have so that's a GREAT sign! Yeah, to heck with Steel and such...bring on Captain Boomerang and Toyman!!

So I think that's the perfect idea Raydeen, new 8 inch figures costumed exactly like that artwork! Ingenuous!

Which Steel are you talking about? The Steel (who now goes by citizen Steel in the JSA) I think of first, debuted in 1976 or 77, which I think is still Mego time frame. That said, a Mego Firestorm (who debuted around the same time) would be great!

[EVENINGWOLF]

any word on which other characters will be in the new line?

[cdhall]

I Know...

Well...I can't speak for Doc...but if I were you, I WOULDN'T WAIT!!! As far as I know, the only Figure Doc went back into production with for a 2nd run...is Kirk(correct me if I'm wrong)!

You call yourself a Star Trek Fan...and you haven't bought a Sulu yet?? What the HELL is wrong with you!!!

In case the Smiley Icons weren't enough...I'm teasing.

Yes, I could tell you were teasing.

I bought 12 Scotties and Andorians and Romulans online from Schwartz I believe. And I couldn't find Sulu. I don't think he was released. Then I bought a few from local stores, including Chekov but still couldn't find Sulu.

I have a Sulu and Chekov that Dave Painted but now my son has everyone but Sulu. I should get Emce ones for myself as well.

I had to um, take some drastic measures to get my son to Scout Camp this summer so I am also having to look for Khan now...

I have to wait just a bit but I don't know where I can get him locally. I noticed Doc still has them on his site so I'll likely go ahead and get 2 packs from him even to complete 2 sets of the crew.

This is so cool. I can't wait to have the Dida Enterprise host some WGSH or something like that.


OOOH! My son had a friend over who has a bunch of little 3" GI Joes I guess. My son wanted some. He's 11. He showed his buddy his Emce Trek crew and now his buddy wants some too.

I need to tell his dad where they came from.

Or give the kid a free sample...hmmm...

Don't revoke my membership yet. Maybe I can help capture the next generation.

[The Bat]

does this mean I don't have to panic on having missed any Trek figures yet, except maybe Khan?

I want to know how many more seconds I have to get them. I almost have 2 of each and I need to get the Deluxe Space Command Center (or two).

So we still have time to get Sulu etc? Thanks Doc!

Well...I can't speak for Doc...but if I were you, I WOULDN'T WAIT!!! As far as I know, the only Figure Doc went back into production with for a 2nd run...is Kirk(correct me if I'm wrong)!

You call yourself a Star Trek Fan...and you haven't bought a Sulu yet?? What the HELL is wrong with you!!!

In case the Smiley Icons weren't enough...I'm teasing.

[cdhall]

Amen!

WOW!! More Star Trek!! Just when you think things couldn't get any better....we get even more good news!!! I've died and gone to Heaven!

Amen.


At the risk of getting in trouble, if they release a figure of Jesus, it could actually signal the Rapture.


Awesome news! I won't speculate on what Trek guy might be next, but does this mean I don't have to panic on having missed any Trek figures yet, except maybe Khan?

I want to know how many more seconds I have to get them. I almost have 2 of each and I need to get the Deluxe Space Command Center (or two).

So we still have time to get Sulu etc? Thanks Doc!

What do you want for Christmas? I'll try to buy at least 2 of everything I can. This should be Trek, Apes and several WGSH. Thank you!

[The Bat]

EMCE Star Trek is not dead - we just took some time off to work on the
Mattel project. Next year will see more Trek courtesy of DST.

WOW!! More Star Trek!! Just when you think things couldn't get any better....we get even more good news!!! I've died and gone to Heaven!

[60'schild]

A famous painter's signature does not have to be on a masterpiece in order for experts to know his style. While some folks getting the product at the brick and mortar stores might never hear of you, doc, there are more than enough savy fans on the net to make up for that. And to say it is appreciated is the largest of understatements.

[drmego]

EMCE Star Trek is not dead - we just took some time off to work on the
Mattel project. Next year will see more Trek courtesy of DST.

The new DC figures will be made by Mattel with their name on the
packaging (which I have not seen yet) in their factory. We just
could not compete with their resources in manufacturing.

EMCE will not be mentioned on the packaging - just as the Four
Horsemen are not credited on the packaging for work they do
for Mattel.

[cdhall]

Someone update me please. I still need a few Emce Treks. Have they ceased production? I assume there are no more being made now and I better get what I'm missing. Right? I need 2 Sulus, 1 Chekov and 1 Uhura I think. Maybe 2 Khans. I'd have to look. 1 Cheron... I have at least 2 of everyone else. I plan to get at least 2 of the new Mattel line.

Is Mattel releasing these WGSH as Mattel or Emce or did I miss that post?

These figures were prototypes have there been releases of prototype packages so we can see the name of the company etc?

I think Doc said he'd post news about WGSH in this thread, right?

I may email him directly also but I thought someone here may already know. PM or post is fine. Thanks.

EDIT: OOPS!
OK, I see Doc has most of these on his site and even Khan is available online. I have to hurry and get them and the Deluxe Space Command Center!

But I assume they are not going to be produced again, that existing inventories are it, right? Let me know. Thanks.
I am going to have to get at least 2 of the WGSH line too I'm afraid. Flashbacks you know...
I hope they put Wonder Woman (girl) and maybe Brainiac (another villain) in the next wave. I guess from the thread that perhaps those 2, Batman and Flash would be popular. That all fits in with the Superfriends right? That is a Superfriends Lex isn't it? Did Lex ever have that costume in Superman Comics?