How well will waves 3 & 4 do?

[JimCem99]

What does everyone think since we most likely won't see any other figs (besides exclusives) till 2012? I was hoping wave 3 would've been in Nov-Dec. I personally will only get Flash and Wonder Woman but that's me. What about the general public? Besides these 2 (and Shazam), the rest are not exactly household names.

[megalomaniac001]

When are wave's 3 and 4 scheduled for release?

[JimCem99]

2011 I believe according to the pics from SDCC

[megalomaniac001]

2011 I believe according to the pics from SDCC

Bummer, I thought we were supposed to get 4 waves a year. I guess on the bright side, my wallet just breathed a sigh of relief!

[Zatarasson]

I think these will do very well. Keep in mind that the Johnny DC "Shazam" book is great (I read it myself ), and a lot of these characters turned up in the popular Justice League cartoon.

[salb71]

I think they nailed it on wave 3, really nice job. As far as wave 4, not so thrilled, bring on robin, joker and batgirl.

[rcbats1]

" 3 waves of 4 figures a year"...wave 3 in the winter of 2010.

[megalomaniac001]

" 3 waves of 4 figures a year"...wave 3 in the winter of 2010.

Thanks, may I ask where that quote came from? So that would mean we get wave three in time for Christmas, and wave four in the spring of '11? It does seem like it would be normal for Mattel to have something new right around Christmas time.

[Meule]

Thanks, may I ask where that quote came from? So that would mean we get wave three in time for Christmas, and wave four in the spring of '11? It does seem like it would be normal for Mattel to have something new right around Christmas time.

That quote came from Doc Mego

[MIB41]

I really like the character selection for waves three and four on a personal level. How well they do commercially depends solely on how well wave 2 does next. If we start seeing this product warm pegboards then many local TRU stores will not be ordering them (or their participation in this exclusive line will be spotty at best). Of course this won't keep them from being available online so the access will be there for fans who want them. But if the stores start cutting too far back, that will surely lower production volume for future lines. This will impact the bottom line and could endanger future waves if other vendors don't hop on board to distribute the product. I'm a big believer that the original intent was to make a big splash out of the gate with wave one (and possibly wave two) to get the interest of other stores like Walmart and Target. I think that is truly needed to sustain this line. I don't think TRU can do it by themselves.

[jasonmego1277]

I can see targety getting involved , as they were they only retailer to still have faith in the JLU Figs.

[Mod Style]

Man, I wish these things could wind up in Wal mart.I think it would be a big boost in exposure.

[JimCem99]

Thanks, may I ask where that quote came from? So that would mean we get wave three in time for Christmas, and wave four in the spring of '11? It does seem like it would be normal for Mattel to have something new right around Christmas time.

Ok, I was going by the pics I saw from the Mattel slideshow at SDCC; it just said 2011. I figured wave 3 would make sense in time for Christmas. I hope it does well, the figures in wave 3 & 4 (again besides Flash and WW) are just not to my liking. Perhaps when I see them that will change my mind. Also I'm out of work and the last thing I need is to buy more figs right now. So then I guess wave 5 will be around Christmas 2011.

[SciFiGuyLA]

So then I guess wave 5 will be around Christmas 2011.

My guess is that the 2011 release schedule will mimic the 2010 release schedule. So, Wave 4 in the Spring, Wave 5 in the Summer, and Wave 6 in the the Fall/Winter.

[JimCem99]

My guess is that the 2011 release schedule will mimic the 2010 release schedule. So, Wave 4 in the Spring, Wave 5 in the Summer, and Wave 6 in the the Fall/Winter.

Yes you're right, my bad.