mattel body problem...solved

[Meule]

Mattel can include any coupon they like with the figures.

We have conveyed all of your comments to our contacts
at Mattel and they have responded. I have said all of this
before, but I'm happy to say it again.

We even brought up Batman's emblem cracking and peeling.
It is being looked into.

And I thank you for all you're doing. I'm a little sceptical Mattel will actually change anything, but I know you're doing all you can

[Meule]

I've seen you infer this before. Do you honestly think there's some conspiracy where Mattel produces sub-par bodies so Paul Clarke can make a few bucks selling Dr. Mego bodies as replacements? Are you seriously that paranoid?

Gotta agree with Joe here. This isn't the first time you've insulted Paul like this. This kinda paranoia has no place on this board

[livnxxxl]

And I thank you for all you're doing. I'm a little sceptical Mattel will actually change anything, but I know you're doing all you can

I personally think that it would be in Mattel's best interest to resolve the minor issues that have been mentioned by many unhappy campers. This will not only show that they actually give a rip about the consumer, but it will also show that they are actually striving to make good on some bad things. Also shows that there not just in this soley because there in it for the money. Which in turn as consumers and collectors would make us all want to buy more of their products because they listen and take care of business the way business should be taken care of.

[The Bat]

Personally, I hope Matty fixes all the problems, the line prospers and continues onto Wave 12!

If Matty's successful...then you can bet your Arse that Hasbro will be seriously looking into Marvel "Retro Hero" Figures.

[Mister Kennedy]

With all due respect, the lion's share of people who are going to find these toys will not know who Dr. Mego, EMCE or even MEGO is. (And if they do know about MEGO, they will pronounce it Meh-Go).

When someone buys one of those floppy messes, they will either toss it aside, return it or just accept it and probably skip future releases. There probably are not enough collectors "in the know" to keep this line afloat for very long, especially with the odd choices coming down the pike.

[livnxxxl]

Personally, I hope Matty fixes all the problems, the line prospers and continues onto Wave 12!

Me to. That is the positive thing that I would really like to see happen. In my eyes it would be a win/win for all of us.

[jackson5677]

Gotta agree with Joe here. This isn't the first time you've insulted Paul like this. This kinda paranoia has no place on this board

First of all I was not insulting Paul, as you put it. I have been a good customer of Paul's for many many years (since the Land of Oohs and oz), and have met him serveral times in person........My point is THIS PRODUCT is NOT Acceptable, and not worth $20 per figure In This Condition, and I'm sure Paul feels the same way.........if it's broken FIX IT!

[BATMAN89]

These are not Big Jim bodies. I don't know why this rumor persists. It has been debunked time and time again.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/...0e01ca91_o.jpg

The similarities are incredible!

[BATMAN89]

I think it would be logically to state that since Mattel owns the design rights to Big Jim that the designers of the retro line must have gone into the Mattel library archive and pulled a male body design that was popular in the 70's in order to give it "retro" feel. This way it gives them a new body design(Mego/Big Jim hybrid) that they can copyright for possible future use.

I agree! The idea of using their OWN 'retro' body wasn't a terrible idea.
It actually was kind of neat. Part retro Mego, part retro Mattel.
It is just unfortunate that people are not happy with it.

[LonnieFisher]

I agree! The idea of using their OWN 'retro' body wasn't a terrible idea.
It actually was kind of neat. Part retro Mego, part retro Mattel.
It is just unfortunate that people are not happy with it.

It is just unfortunate that it's a piece of crap...

[BlackKnight]

I agree! The idea of using their OWN 'retro' body wasn't a terrible idea.
It actually was kind of neat. Part retro Mego, part retro Mattel.
It is just unfortunate that people are not happy with it.

It is a good idea.
Where they Dropped the Ball, is trying to String them, instead of just going with the Origional Design of the Body, ... which was no stringing. Thats why the Body doesn't work...., imo The design of the stringing the parts was dropped. Sometimes it's hard to fabricate an Idea into something Else .. Case in Point The Retro Hero Body.

[The Sentry]

I'lll say this, being they guy that's bought each peice thus far, I love the fact that they are back out on the shelves. It's such a thrill to have these in my collection, but the bodies are VERY under par, Doc's bodies are awesome, Cast-A-way's are as well, but to make such an anticipated line with sub-par bodies dosen't really surprize me, what really eats at me is that they used ELASTIC BANDS to hold the whole thing together, why not rubber? They never stand straight, that bothers me too. Other than that, I'm happy. I did notice the Batman Emblem is a bit dodgy as well, yeah Mattel needs to get on the ball with this totally agreed! But I'm just happy to have Mego-like toys out again. I just hope they correct the line down the road before collectors do loose interrest.