Retro Wave 2

[The Toyroom]

What's a giant mess is these figures.

Funny, but also sad and true.....

[The Bat]

I just can't deal with Batman's black thong undies.

Yeah, I'm bummed about Batman's Thong as well...as I was hoping I would at least be able to use him for customizing parts(a loose MINT Mego Suit is hard to find). Oh well, I won't keep complaining about this...I'll speak with my Dollars.

Happy about Aquaman and Twoface though!

[Krypt0nite]

I like them. Batman's removable cowl came out pretty well (though the trunks are unfortunate). Two-Face is the standout to me--his suit looks great, as well as his face sculpt. Can't wait to buy them all!

[Caelonfox]

Two-Face is freaking awesome! Aquaman turned out a whole lot better than the prototype. Black Manta looks awesome.



Batman. ........I never liked the removable cowl Batman, but the new removable cowl is done very well considering how hard it is to make the cowl small enough to not look ridiculous and big enough to not shrink the actual head size down. I prefer a molded cowl head and I hope it's coming eventually. The suit looks fantastic except for that "thong" look!!! I'm hoping it's just the way the figure was put into the box since Aquaman's black trunks don't look that way.

Overall, I think they did a great job. I am really glad they brought the "Pink Card" back......that screams Mego and really brings the "retro" feel to them. It's a tiny change on the card, But I like that they moved the Mattel logo from the bottom right (inside the bubble) to the right of the bottom button (DC 75th). It just balances the graphic more. Still think it's strange that they put Batmans' face on the first waves' card and left out Sinestro and Lex.

Great job Paul and co. My son and I will both be buying each and every wave 2 fig.

[hedrap]

Two-Face and Black Manta are definite buys. Aquaman is a possibility for the suit and trident, Batman is an outside shot.

[Spyweb007]

I think they look godd, Batman being the worst of the bunch but still not bad. I don't mind the removable cowl so much, if any character gets a different release down the line it would probably be Batman anyway. Two Face has a great sculpt, and Aquaman looks really good. He does look a little young, but I think the Aquaman sculpt would make a great Steve Rogers/Capt. America head. Can't wait to pick these up, and my son will love the fact that Batman's mask comes off.

[drmego]

Steve Rogers

It's funny that you think Aquaman looks like Steve Rogers. When I
cast the head, it reminded me of someone, but I couldn't put my
finger on it, even when making the prototypes.

I think they look godd, Batman being the worst of the bunch but still not bad. I don't mind the removable cowl so much, if any character gets a different release down the line it would probably be Batman anyway. Two Face has a great sculpt, and Aquaman looks really good. He does look a little young, but I think the Aquaman sculpt would make a great Steve Rogers/Capt. America head. Can't wait to pick these up, and my son will love the fact that Batman's mask comes off.

[megodarryl]

Thank you Dr Mego!!!!!!!!

I love Dr Mego for making these happen!! My nephew will love these just the way they are. For me, I'd be happy even if they just released the suits and heads in a Ziploc bag! Dr Mego and Castaway have excellent bodies available. And getting a rotocast painted head and factory sewn suit together, for $20? I'm OK with that. I'll keep Two Face and Manta like they are, with masking tape around the waist, like I did with Sinestro.
For Batman, I'll get a decent pair of trunks from Dr Mego, probably blue. And I have Aquatroy's Batman sculpt, which is awesome! Bleit 1701's Superfriends head is my next favorite.

[alex]

I like them all, batman being the worst, havent a single complaint about the rest, love the way they have done aquamans belt, and nice touch with the trident. Its all fun and games, I think this series is so much better than the first. Cant see a coin anywhere on two face as someone mentioned?

[Heelz2315]

Any idea when these will hit the shelves?

[Nostalgiabuff]

Two Face should have a gun. I know it is not really PC for kids to have toy guns anymore but if GI Joe can have them why not a comic book villain? Costume and head sculy look fantastic
I don't think that is a coin under his shoe, it is just the mold of the bubble
Manta and Aman look awesome. Batman not so much but he is still Batman

[MIB41]

In order of which I think is the best in overall execution of design:

1) Two Face - Though not a favorite villain of mine, the overall look from head sculpt to outfit is descent and fits well with the Mego universe.

2) Aquaman - The face is a tad generic and youthful looking, but the outfit is great. Technically you could repaint the hair and make him into a good AquaLad custom. It would also be fun to put that outfit on the original Mego Aquaman.

3) Black Manta - It would have been a monumental task to screw this one up since the overall look is pretty basic in design. But for those who wanted him, you got him now.

4) Batman - This is little more than custom parts. The cowl is garbage, as is the body. Perhaps you could put the outfit on a Mego, Castaway, or Zica body with the original Mego cowl or one of Paul's. EITHER is much better than this Fischer Price helmet. And the boots would have to go too. A good pair from CTVT would suffice. Of course if the outfit doesn't look any better on those other bodies it might have to be replaced with a real Mego outfit as well. Yeah... this Batman is pretty much a complete loss.

[rlkrefft]

Also how come Batman has no batarang? He has nothing (at least it looks that way) of all heroes Batman is known for gadgets yet this figure seems like he's all along in the package.

[Meule]

If that's not a coin under Two-Face's shoe, then he has no accessories whatsoever? And neither does Batman? How the hell did that happen? It's not like they don't have any in the comics
Gun and/or coin for Two-Face and Batarang and/or Batrope for Batman, was that really so difficult?

[Captain]

Batman has a cowl...that could be counted as his accessory...at least by Mattels beancounters. I think thats how it works. Each figure must come in under a certain budgeted amount. Two-Face has, for this line, a fairly intricate costume...which may bring him up to that magic number? Only Matty and the good Doctor Mego know for sure!?