Is the new line of WGSH a success?

[Trappy Trek Freak]

Yes they are a success I think so IMO.

[Chris DVM]

I'm really hoping for either of these possibilities as well as Dollar Store rip offs a'plenty! I enjoy all of that crazy cheap (not TOO cheap) knock off stuff.

Hey,
I also means much more fodder for customs!!!!
Chris DVM

[Orlock]

Oh yeah ( I konw, does this guy ever shut up? the answer, no not really), we will know for sure if the line is a success when:

A. We see horrible ( but great) Chinese knock offs. -OR-

B. Hasbro comes out with a line of 8' cloth costumed toys

I'm really hoping for either of these possibilities as well as Dollar Store rip offs a'plenty! I enjoy all of that crazy cheap (not TOO cheap) knock off stuff.

[jimsmegos]

Oh yeah ( I konw, does this guy ever shut up? the answer, no not really), we will know for sure if the line is a success when:

A. We see horrible ( but great) Chinese knock offs. -OR-

B. Hasbro comes out with a line of 8' cloth costumed toys

[jimsmegos]

My two cents... Considering what I'm reading in this thread, it seems that people are indeed seeing them at their local TRU but not for long. Most ebay "auction style" listings I've watched have sold for a decent amount, less than MSRP in some cases but fro a guy who fell for that little piece of "crack", I went back for the others at the regular price. So in my humble opinion I think the line is a success. The bigger question is for how long the line will last. Again IMO if Mattel doesn't give up on the 8' scale and does indeed use it for other boys properties I think that will benefit the whole retro resurgence in a great and long term way. Who knows it couls be so popular that they could even dump the "retro" marketing angle and just call them action figures?

Again though... just my two cents.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

I check my local TRU just for fun and it always has a different combo of figures left. One week it will be Lex and Sinestro, another Supes and Lex. I haven't seen GL for awhile. I also jsut realized the brilliance of putting Batman on the wave 1 card. It keeps the kids coming back to the store to look for one. Looking forward to July.

[drogge]

Thank you Dr Mego

Thanks for that, what a relief! I actually enjoyed Sinestro and Lex more so than the heros, oh well. I am sure they will catch up as a new fan base evolves. Thank you, again.

[trekman101]

My TRU moves them pretty fast as well

[Meule]

Everyone I have spoken to or has posted here reports that only Lex Luthor and
Sinestro are peg warmers.

That is expected - the heroes always go first.

This line is a success in terms of moving product - future characters are being
worked on in the DCU, as well as Ghostbusters in this format.

Mission accomplished.

OH YEAH
Great news, thanks for that Paul

[Orlock]

I can't wait for more of these babies to come down the line. I gotta' fever...and the only prescription...is for more 8 inchers!!

Wait...that sounds perverse...

At any rate...give us more!

[nubee]

Everyone I have spoken to or has posted here reports that only Lex Luthor and
Sinestro are peg warmers.

That is expected - the heroes always go first.

This line is a success in terms of moving product - future characters are being
worked on in the DCU, as well as Ghostbusters in this format.

Mission accomplished.

Thanks Doc,

I was a bit worried about the success of this line myself. All I saw yesterday at the Times Sq TRU were Luthor, Sinestro and two Hals. Superman was no where to be found. I'm glad I got myself two of 'em already. TRU sent me a 15% off any item coupon so I am thinking about getting me a Sinestro. I hope the rumor is true....I must see the Spectre on the shelf one day and soon.

[DocDrako]

I know I'll be buying another Luthor because he's so cool. Plus his head will be good for customs. So maybe more than one more.

[starsky]

great news! and i bet down the line sinestro and luthor will be most sought after!!

[drmego]

Everyone I have spoken to or has posted here reports that only Lex Luthor and
Sinestro are peg warmers.

That is expected - the heroes always go first.

This line is a success in terms of moving product - future characters are being
worked on in the DCU, as well as Ghostbusters in this format.

Mission accomplished.

[drogge]

Any verdict yet?

I hear some saying these are flying off the shelves, while others are saying the pegs are full. There is a lot riding on the success because it will affect future lines. I really want this line to continue. Is the line considered a success, are future Waves in question?