Wave two let the sightings begin...

[zeedox]

So basically Comics Shops will get this wave before Toys R Us?

I'm confused where to look out for it first the comics shop or the toys r us...

[noelani72]

Goooood grief. I applaud the original poster for the pics and review...but this thread has really went south because of what I view as troll.
Perhaps a mod can wipe all the bs out of this thread and get it back on target.

I was a big fan of two face from the beginning and after seeing these pics, I cant wait to get my case....yup, I bought a case this time.

Ohh snap.

[HardyGirl]

This coming from an old lady on the same toy board who took time to respond. Hope you feel better about yourself. And yes I am a nerd and proud of it!

Hey, I didn't say I wasn't a nerd, I am. I just don't have rage about it, that's all. As for the "old lady" crack...yeah, I'm a 44 year old woman who was a kid, during Mego's heyday. AND PROUD OF IT!!

BTW..Thanks WF for sticking up for me!

[Blue Meanie]

If you buy a 20 figure from EMCE or Castaway do you need to replace the body? The Star trek figures were under 20 a piece and Castaways were 20. Gee why is their no complaints about that. Sorry if a figure can't stand there is something wrong. And docs custom stuff only cost so much because it isn't mass produced so your argument is null. But what ever, I am tired of the cult mentality around here, keep buying the broken toys. I will say no more.

Nobody complains about Docs stuff because the majority of the EMCE stuff was already put out before as Mego figures. What Mattel is doing are figures that Mego never did. Ask Doc how many pieces he needs before he can even think of tooling a part or head to get it reproduced part in China...it's not in the hundreds of thousands...but it is up there...so your saying they are not mass produced means you know nothing about what Doc had to do to get his repro parts done in China.

It's not a cult mentality that you have the problem with around here....it's the fact that these new Mattel figures ARE NOT MEGOS. If that's the case, then there is nothing that's gonna make you change your mind...but in the same sense don't keep bashing the Mattel figures for what they aren't...they aren't Megos and never will be. My offer still stands though...if you buy a Green Lantern and want it converted to a Type 2 Mego body I'll do it for you FREE. Hell, I'll even eat the shipping of the figure back to you. I'm not joking either...It's an easy conversion and the figures, when they are done, look like Megos. I'm nowhere near being a customizer here on the Museum...and these Mattel figures make me feel like one after I am finished kitbashing.

[The Bat]

my only complaint is two face doesn't have one green hand.

[drogge]

Nerd

I am a super nerd and proud of it. Back to the topic header, though. Went to Toys R Us in Wichita and an associate told me they will be in stock proballt Wednesday but no later than Friday. I can't wait. I think this second wave will outpace the first. Sinestro and Lex will be hitting the bargain bins soon.

[JimCem99]

Yes I am an old nerd. I was joking how some one like myself could call me nerdy. that's all. People are so high strung, too bad the retro's aren't strung like that lol. Ok I am done.

Aren't we all nerds? C'mon admit it, we're 35-40+ years old collecting figures/toys. I know I am and am proud of it.

As for the Mattel bodies, yes they need to be fixed but I don't think that will deter me from buying them.

[LovethoseMegos]

ok seriously it all ends here. everyone relax, it is a time for celebrating, not hating. I love nerdy implied sarchasm as much as the next guy, and neither "offending post" was anything other than just that, a sarchastic zinger.

Yes I am an old nerd. I was joking how some one like myself could call me nerdy. that's all. People are so high strung, too bad the retro's aren't strung like that lol. Ok I am done.

[LovethoseMegos]

So, what is the main thrust of your complaint then? Here's the gist of what I was getting at. These aren't Megos...they never will be. Everyone knows that. My point to you is...can you buy a Twoface Mego figure...last thing I remember is NO because MEGO DIDN'T MAKE ONE. Same goes for Sinestro, Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, and Black Manta. Now if you're complaint is that the quality of the bodies suck...fine, we all agree. But what else can you complain about?? You have the means to make a MEGO VERSION out of the parts that have been "put on your table" for $20. How can that suck?? Explain to me how that sucks. Here's a breakdown of what it may cost you to put together a Custom of the figures that mattel is putting out...take a Green Lantern for arguments sake:

If you go Doc Mego style:

$5 - $10 for the body (Been a while since I bought a Doc Body...I may be off)
$5 - $10 for a Cast head...and God forbid you don't know how to paint like me. At least with the Mattel version you get a rotocast head.
$10 to paint a head
$5 - $15 for a bodysuit be it silkscreened or stitched together.
$5 - $10 for Boots
$5 - $10 for the lantern
$5 - $15 for fist hands or whatever special hands you may need.

That's $57/$58 if you use the average of $8 per item on the list...and that doesn't include shipping that it would take for you to get the stuff from different sources. I know Doc used to charge somewhere in the range of $35 - $45 for his Hawkman figures he used to sell. Same for Doc's RC Bats.

With all that has been said...explain to me how these figures are that bad that you can complain about them? If you are a parent you may have a complaint if these figures keep busting up and breaking. $20 each time Tommy breaks his Green Lantern figure is a bit much. But these figures are just gonna go on your self and you are gonna look at them every once in a while...I just don't get the hating that these figures are getting. All because the body won't stand right??!!?? There are fixes for that problem...you can switch it out either to an original Mego T2 Body or someone put up a how to on how to fix this body that mattel has on these figures. You want me to send you a Type 2 Body to put your Green Lantern on...fine, send me your address and I'll send you a T2 body for FREE. I just don't get it beyond all that I explained...Besides the body of the Mattel figure...what can really be complained about on these figures?? Someone explain it to me.

If you buy a 20 figure from EMCE or Castaway do you need to replace the body? The Star trek figures were under 20 a piece and Castaways were 20. Gee why is their no complaints about that. Sorry if a figure can't stand there is something wrong. And docs custom stuff only cost so much because it isn't mass produced so your argument is null. But what ever, I am tired of the cult mentality around here, keep buying the broken toys. I will say no more.

[bizzaro megomauler]

And I wasn't joking? Plus why threaten me? You need to relax.

ok seriously it all ends here. everyone relax, it is a time for celebrating, not hating. I love nerdy implied sarchasm as much as the next guy, and neither "offending post" was anything other than just that, a sarchastic zinger.

[bizzaro megomauler]

You want me to send you a Type 2 Body to put your Green Lantern on...fine, send me your address and I'll send you a T2 body for FREE. I just don't get it beyond all that I explained...Besides the body of the Mattel figure...what can really be complained about on these figures?? Someone explain it to me.

Does it go for Aquaman too?

[LovethoseMegos]

Hey buddy you better let it end right there,your new here and we don't act like that here.If you can't take a joke you better head elsewhere.

And I wasn't joking? Plus why threaten me? You need to relax.

[Brown Bear]

my only complaint is two face doesn't have one green hand.

[Blue Meanie]

Just assumed since doc was involved that they would be fixed by his own statement. And for all those who say we shouldn't complain I say your an idiot for not. Christ, look at Aquaman! His hip isn't straight. Black Manta can't even stand the guy said!! They are toys, and your 40 year olds buying them. Stop using that argument that they are just toys. How many figures are priced at 20 bucks and don't function as they should. None. You guys who think these are great sound like cult followers. Your the reason Mattel doesn't give a flying F and won't fix them. So keep buying these broken toys and spend another 15 to fix them. You'll at least keep the economy going.

So, what is the main thrust of your complaint then? Here's the gist of what I was getting at. These aren't Megos...they never will be. Everyone knows that. My point to you is...can you buy a Twoface Mego figure...last thing I remember is NO because MEGO DIDN'T MAKE ONE. Same goes for Sinestro, Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, and Black Manta. Now if you're complaint is that the quality of the bodies suck...fine, we all agree. But what else can you complain about?? You have the means to make a MEGO VERSION out of the parts that have been "put on your table" for $20. How can that suck?? Explain to me how that sucks. Here's a breakdown of what it may cost you to put together a Custom of the figures that mattel is putting out...take a Green Lantern for arguments sake:

If you go Doc Mego style:

$5 - $10 for the body (Been a while since I bought a Doc Body...I may be off)
$5 - $10 for a Cast head...and God forbid you don't know how to paint like me. At least with the Mattel version you get a rotocast head.
$10 to paint a head
$5 - $15 for a bodysuit be it silkscreened or stitched together.
$5 - $10 for Boots
$5 - $10 for the lantern
$5 - $15 for fist hands or whatever special hands you may need.

That's $57/$58 if you use the average of $8 per item on the list...and that doesn't include shipping that it would take for you to get the stuff from different sources. I know Doc used to charge somewhere in the range of $35 - $45 for his Hawkman figures he used to sell. Same for Doc's RC Bats.

With all that has been said...explain to me how these figures are that bad that you can complain about them? If you are a parent you may have a complaint if these figures keep busting up and breaking. $20 each time Tommy breaks his Green Lantern figure is a bit much. But these figures are just gonna go on your self and you are gonna look at them every once in a while...I just don't get the hating that these figures are getting. All because the body won't stand right??!!?? There are fixes for that problem...you can switch it out either to an original Mego T2 Body or someone put up a how to on how to fix this body that mattel has on these figures. You want me to send you a Type 2 Body to put your Green Lantern on...fine, send me your address and I'll send you a T2 body for FREE. I just don't get it beyond all that I explained...Besides the body of the Mattel figure...what can really be complained about on these figures?? Someone explain it to me.

[wayne foundation 07]

This coming from an old lady on the same toy board who took time to respond. Hope you feel better about yourself. And yes I am a nerd and proud of it!

Hey buddy you better let it end right there,your new here and we don't act like that here.If you can't take a joke you better head elsewhere.