Chance for Retro Playsets and/or Vehicles ?

[blade.]

I know it may be too early to tell, but I would love a re-issue Batcave, Hall of Justice, Batmobile, Joker Mobile, Batcycle and even beyond with Arkham Asylum, Fortress of Solitude, Jokers Funhouse, Darkseid's Castle, Hall of Doom, etc. What would you like to see with this line ?

[enyawd72]

I know it may be too early to tell, but I would love a re-issue Batcave, Hall of Justice, Batmobile, Joker Mobile, Batcycle and even beyond with Arkham Asylum, Fortress of Solitude, Jokers Funhouse, Darkseid's Castle, Hall of Doom, etc. What would you like to see with this line ?

Mattel is so afraid of taking chances, they won't even make a Batmobile for the 6" scale DCUC, so I'd say the chances of vehicles and playsets for an 8" line are ZERO.

Sad, but true.

[MightyMegs]

Mattel is so afraid of taking chances, they won't even make a Batmobile for the 6" scale DCUC, so I'd say the chances of vehicles and playsets for an 8" line are ZERO.

Sad, but true.

Well, Mattel IS doing build-a-piece playsets with the new Young Justice figure line...

[renegade]

Me and a friend are actually working on an interchangeable playset that the novice can customize themselves........stay tuned!!

[EMCEtoys]

Me and a friend are actually working on an interchangeable playset that the novice can customize themselves........stay tuned!!

I really think this is the best bet for the 8" collector. After getting to know the economics of this stuff better, it seems that a mass kind of effort is way too expensive to produce. After the Trek bridge repro thing we went through with our friends at Diamond, we all aged ten years.

I still say the Dida display sets that were born right here on the boards is the most ingenious solution. Renegade, you should connect with them a) to make certain you're not duplicating efforts and b) to see if there are any collaborative opportunities that will be best for the community.

As for me, I'm still waiting for my 12" scale GI Joe Aircraft Carrier

[megoscott]

Ingenious, but still not economical.

In my experience, 95% of collectors would rather spend money on figures than displays or playsets to showcase them in.

And the desire to customize your own playset is much weaker than you'd think.

[huedell]

Ingenious, but still not economical.

In my experience, 95% of collectors would rather spend money on figures than displays or playsets to showcase them in.

And the desire to customize your own playset is much weaker than you'd think.

It's a bummer to hear any disheartened vibes on your part Scott
because, frankly, your displays/playsets are some of the most
fantastic things I've ever seen.

I hope you keep the faith and keep that stuff flowing now & again!

[renegade]

Actually....What I was talking about was not a revenue thing...but rather a way for us to enjoy a playset and have other options with the same playset....removable panels...I could see posting the panels as a printable do-it your-self project but of course this is down the road and just my opinion.

[megoscott]

I'm not disheartened, just experienced... I broke even but it took a lot of work. Didadisplays is pretty much sold out of inventory now, I just haven't announced it formally.

Still, I am trying something much simpler and DIY with my remaining inventory. Check em out at DidaDisplays.com
These 10x10 displays are selling for 2 for $25 (consoles not included). Print and insert your own artwork or download from mine.

Sorry to intrude on this thread so commercially, but why not...

[EMCEtoys]

You should think again about this, Scott, with so much 8" stuff out there now, your solution is by far the best for the collector, in my opinion. Effing genius.

[EMCEtoys]

Of course, it woulda been nice to see a new Batman in the picture...

[Goblin19]

Yes, the Dida displays are great. I got the Deluxe Batcave / Wayne Manor one. It's one of my favorite purchases. It just looks awesome with all the figures in it.

[renegade]

What your doing Scott is exactley where i was going. It is the future of playsets. No shipping...no problem...I still think you should sell the basic BOX...your revenue is the adaptability of the unit.

[AAAAA]

scott creats some of the greatest retro syle playsets around.
surpassing Mego,ideal hasbro, and mattel!

[blade.]

What your doing Scott is exactley where i was going. It is the future of playsets. No shipping...no problem...I still think you should sell the basic BOX...your revenue is the adaptability of the unit.

I agree, these are better than anything I could imagine, if you decide to make this stuff available again, I'm all over them and renegade, I'll be watching for yours too.