New Pix of Wave 2 - can zoom

[PeterRR]

I have to take the almost opposite argument of PeterRR, While I do dig the retro design (especially the packaging) I almost think they look "too good" I would like to see Batman with oven mitt gloves, and the boots with the mold lines. Don't get me wrong I like a good sculpt as much as the next guy (I also collect Universe Classics and a few of the DC Direct 13" for these purposes) but when it comes to the retro I like mine as close to the old school as possible, warts and all. I guess there's just no pleasing some people, though I'll probably pick up a few more in pick and choose style.

I understand in keeping figures retro. But Mattel could have least tried to make a descend figure. The Boots an all are 1/8" thick and a 1/4 too long. Not one old mego had boots looking that goofy.The bodies all looked like they sat on a horse way to long.The original RM Batman blows away the new one and that was done almost 40 years ago. It looks like Mattel put no effort in the figures. Emce Apes and Star Trek were done great. And Cast-a-way is making great looking retro figures for a small company love the Phantom and the captain action stuff. I bought the Green arrow and green lantern and change the body and boots to make it look a little normal. I've been collecting toys for almost 30 years and seen junk come and go. I was in Toys R Us and heard some kids say what stupid looking Superman they laughed and put it down. Most TRU have shelves full of all the figures and they are not selling. if you guys want to see more figures complain to Mattel to make it look better because they will be marked down at TRU and closed out. And no re-orders and that we will the end of retro. That my 30 years of watching toy lines come and go.

[HardyGirl]

Agreed! I'm tired as hell of some of the "oversculpted" figures on the market today. Keep 'em 70's and keep 'em Mego-like. Mattel already makes super-sculpted Super Hero figures anyway.

Amen! (and pass the biscuits!)

[trekgeek]

I have to take the almost opposite argument of PeterRR, While I do dig the retro design (especially the packaging) I almost think they look "too good" I would like to see Batman with oven mitt gloves, and the boots with the mold lines. Don't get me wrong I like a good sculpt as much as the next guy (I also collect Universe Classics and a few of the DC Direct 13" for these purposes) but when it comes to the retro I like mine as close to the old school as possible, warts and all. I guess there's just no pleasing some people, though I'll probably pick up a few more in pick and choose style.

[The Bat]

The problem with Hot Toys or DC Direct is...they're not 8" scale. And that's what most people on this Forum collect. After all...it is called the Mego Museum, not the Hot Toys Museum.

Personally...I have no interest in anything but Mego scale Figures.

[Meule]

^^^Because these aren't meant to be Hot Toys or DCDirect figures. They are meant to be "retro" figures looking like something that came out in the 1970's. If you want something more detailed or whatever go buy a more detailed one.

BINGO!!! Well said, Joe

[thunderbolt]

Once I saw the first two waves together, I got the vibe they were looking for in this line.

[LOU]

Agreed! I'm tired as hell of some of the "oversculpted" figures on the market today. Keep 'em 70's and keep 'em Mego-like. Mattel already makes super-sculpted Super Hero figures anyway.

[MegoMark71]

^^^Because these aren't meant to be Hot Toys or DCDirect figures. They are meant to be "retro" figures looking like something that came out in the 1970's. If you want something more detailed or whatever go buy a more detailed one.

could not have said it any better

[cactus725]

Gotta have Batman!

[PNGwynne]

The Aquaman Sculpt would make a great Steve Rogers/Capt. America head.

I was thinking exactly the same thing!!!

Couldn't be more excited about Aquaman & Manta. Hoping Batman when released is more polished & with a better cowl.

[kingdom warrior]

^^^Because these aren't meant to be Hot Toys or DCDirect figures. They are meant to be "retro" figures looking like something that came out in the 1970's. If you want something more detailed or whatever go buy a more detailed one.

Wurd is Born!.......

[rcbats1]

Yep, I AGREE with Hobub and Thunderbolt. If you want more detailed statue action figures, there are plenty out there. These Retro Action figures are perfect and I have no doubt most will be singing a different tune when they see the actual Batman and the rest of the line!

Mitch

I can't agree with Hobub, with today's technology why can Mattel or Hasbro made a descend looking figure. Hot Toys, Medicom, and sideshows are making great looking figures. I guess we have to get use to the 1990's with the crappy Toy biz junk. My son at 10 years old made a Batman that looked a 100 times better then the Mattel crap. We should all complain to Mattel and say don't insult us with this junk. Batman is a great Icon with the last 2 movies he deserves a better looking figure. Thank you Hot Toys for making the best figures on earth

[thunderbolt]

^^^Because these aren't meant to be Hot Toys or DCDirect figures. They are meant to be "retro" figures looking like something that came out in the 1970's. If you want something more detailed or whatever go buy a more detailed one.

[PeterRR]

I don't know if I agree Pete. This is by no means a Dead End or Alex Ross but it sure looks like something Mego might have done. I think the cheesy look makes them more appealing to kids. Somewhere along the way the detail got overwhelmingly lost with customizers and remego runs. Megos were simplistic.

I think I'm going to be looking for one. Just my opinion.

I can't agree with Hobub, with today's technology why can Mattel or Hasbro made a descend looking figure. Hot Toys, Medicom, and sideshows are making great looking figures. I guess we have to get use to the 1990's with the crappy Toy biz junk. My son at 10 years old made a Batman that looked a 100 times better then the Mattel crap. We should all complain to Mattel and say don't insult us with this junk. Batman is a great Icon with the last 2 movies he deserves a better looking figure. Thank you Hot Toys for making the best figures on earth

[Spyweb007]

The Aquaman Sculpt would make a great Steve Rogers/Capt. America head.