BATMAN discussion

[60'schild]

... but don't
try to push us in the direction you want, or I'll turn this car
right around.

Not quite sure what that means.

I agree that the Bat's post definitely "fooled" people at least on the way in and that's not helpful.

Your comments, Doc, do raise more questions, I think. Would you feel threatened or "pushed" if the members here post threads that are like preference polls (for style) of different characters? I mean, you DID say that the museum is your focus group, right? Would those be considered getting helpful potential customer input from us or "pushing" you??

Please clarify what you believe we should be able to do (apart from the Bat's little masquerade, of course).

We certainly don't want to "push" but there is a lot of helpful input here, I think, at least to gauge customer preference, if nothing else. I don't want to misread you but I'd like to know where you are appreciative of input/opinion and where you think you are being "pushed."

Thanks in advance.

[loosiegoosie]

I think EVERYONE should chill and just see how they fall. Making huge lists on things everyone wants , 40 posts about them coming out or even the creators baiting everyone with hints is counterproductive. The focus should be on the fact they are coming out from a proven toy company that will put both the finances and power behind it to create a great final product.

[MegoMark71]

wow this post took a serious right turn.

[Gorn Captain]

Just move this thread to the appropriate section (NOT EMCE), so we can all holster our six shooters.
Toys are meant to be fun.

[drmego]

I am all for people's input - but posting a custom under the heading
"Batman prototype revealed" is misleading and was already done
by Dana speculating on this development. Once is funny, twice is
annoying.

I don't think I'm being unreasonable - the initial post was designed
to mislead at a time when everyone is excited, and I don't blame
them.

By "push" I mean trying to get us to reveal information before it
has been cleared. Dana has been posting about Batman since
the news was announced, begging for news. Batman is great,
but he's not the only character in the DCU.

Make all the lists of characters you want. Express any opinions
about oven mitts vs. gloves, painted heads vs. cowls, etc. all day
long. But leave the announcements to us - that way it avoids
confusion about what is real and what is a spoof.

Didn't your dad ever say that he was going to turn the car around
if you didn't stop fighting? Did he ever do it? Mine did.

[MEGOMAN]

I think a lot of people thought that given the title of the thread,
and I don't appreciate it.

When we are allowed to show more samples we will, but don't
try to push us in the direction you want, or I'll turn this car
right around.

Suggestions are one thing - I am glad to hear opinions - but
this is the second time you posted your custom and labeled
it our product. Stop.

Dr. Mego is right. It is best to leave this thread for real news from Dr. Mego. Of course realistic input and discusions to what is relevant to this EMCE section of the forum is encouraged and "why" this section is here. When I first saw this thread I was blowen away because Dr. Mego had just told us that he could not give us information about future figures and or news until Mattel gives him the OK. I thought Dr. Mego is moving quicker than we all thought he would with this. And also "why would Dr. Mego show us the Batman prototype so early in the game and none of the first wave have even hit the store shelves"? But, just as I saw this picture of Batman I remembered it from the first time it was posted. It is best to get our attention in other threads of the Forum. Probably the MEGO Buzz thread would "not" be an ok place but the custom section would be great.

[60'schild]

I am all for people's input - but posting a custom under the heading
"Batman prototype revealed" is misleading and was already done
by Dana speculating on this development. Once is funny, twice is
annoying.

I don't think I'm being unreasonable - the initial post was designed
to mislead at a time when everyone is excited, and I don't blame
them.

By "push" I mean trying to get us to reveal information before it
has been cleared. Dana has been posting about Batman since
the news was announced, begging for news. Batman is great,
but he's not the only character in the DCU.

Make all the lists of characters you want. Express any opinions
about oven mitts vs. gloves, painted heads vs. cowls, etc. all day
long. But leave the announcements to us - that way it avoids
confusion about what is real and what is a spoof.

Didn't your dad ever say that he was going to turn the car around
if you didn't stop fighting? Did he ever do it? Mine did.

Thanks for your speedy reply, Doc!

I completely agree that Dana should not have made this post appear to even suggest that it contains an EMCE prototype (before people actually got to the content).

As far as definitions of "cooperation" and "suggestions" rather than "pushing" (your word) go, I've seen these vary widely from board to board, company to company, especially with "the big guys", which now you qualify as (at least as long as EMCE is a surrogate designer for Mattel). It sounds like you might want to establish ground rules for us.

It's possible though, that there may be a few bumps or two in the road ahead with the gang here since we're used to not only suggesting minor details but also overall styles as well. (The folks on the he-man board for example make no bones about making MANY pointed "suggestions", openly hoping to influence prototypes. Similarly, the folks on the DC direct board have, through their "suggestions" actually had the prototypes changed to reflect "what the fans want." Closer to home, Zicatoys just made several changes to his prototype body exclusively based on Mego Museum feedback. And we're at least as vocal a bunch as the DC direct or he-man guys... LOL

Yeah, I've heard the car expression , but had never heard a vendor (or a vendor's contracted designer) use it before... and not in that way certainly..

Here's hoping we can transition to helpful suggestion making and that there won't be any more pseudo proto posts (no more fooling people!!)

Thanks again for the speedy response!!

Glad to see that the title of the thread has been quietly changed too!! That will at least immediately resolve any confusion!!

[trekman101]

Merged for camparison.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f128/genin99/Bats_Merge.jpg

http://ryanlb.com/images/comics/blog...neal-adams.jpg

definitely batman on the right...no doubt about it

[trekman101]

It would be great if there was both a removable cowl and molded cowl batman and robin (mask) were released, so that everyone would be happy.

how about a figure with a removeable
head......one as batman..one as bruce wayne
...this way no proportion problems

[Timothy2251]

I can wait on a Batman figure - he's one of DC's Big Three, so it's a foregone conclusion that a Batman figure will eventually drop from Mattel/EMCE before 2010 is out. I'm more stoked that we're seeing OTHER DC characters first before we get to the Dark Knight Detective. I'm with Willy Wonka on this: "The suspense is terrible... I hope it'll last!"

Personally, I'm waiting for the (hopefully!) eventual Wonder Woman and Cheetah figures - I'd also like to see Darkseid, Mongul, Grodd figures someday too (we NEED new big, beefy Hulk-type bodies, IN SCALE, ASAP. I'd buy a ton of 'em just for customizing's sake).

[The Bat]

When we are allowed to show more samples we will, but don't
try to push us in the direction you want, or I'll turn this car
right around.

Suggestions are one thing - I am glad to hear opinions - but
this is the second time you posted your custom and labeled
it our product. Stop.

Actually Paul this is not the 2nd time I posted my Batman Pic, and labeled it your product...here's my original post from the other thread:
"Ok...here's what I'm hoping he'll look like(or similar to). Troy Younger totally captures the 70's Neal Adams style Batman with this Sculpt(just Food for thought)." How is that claiming it's yours?????

Yes...my title was misleading, and if I offended you "sorry"...that was not my intent. Maybe I let my excitement get the better of me...but the return of the WGSH's is a BIG thing to me.
And I'm not trying to "push" you...merely offering ideas(I saw my thread as no different than any other "what should EMCE make next" thread). Don't worry though...I won't do it ever again.

[MEGOMAN]

OK, so to bring things back together and to lower people's blood pressure, here's a Batman I put together quite a while ago. Here's a Batman done with classic Dr. Mego repro parts in the spirit of Neal Adams. The suit is not the right color but the cowl is right down the Neal Adams alley. BTW, this entire figure is all Dr. Mego's repros.....LONG LIVE DR. MEGO!!!

[EmergencyIan]

Yeah, that's an awesome looking Batman (The Bats photoshopped "Neal Adams" Batman)...I think it would fit in. And, I'd love to have it and see it in stores!


- Ian

[EmergencyIan]

Update... Well, now that I've read that the powers that be are upset, I guess it's time to move on and focus on more important things. It's not worth causing trouble or dealing with trouble.

Oh well...

- Ian

[bjack99]

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/3/8/DSC01206_original.jpg

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/file...5_original.jpg

I love the look and idea of this figure.