John Stewart Retro Action

[Chris]

I believe he is an exclusive. There is a write-up in this month's Toyfare (that I've only skimmed thru). Stewart looks great. He'll fit right in with the rest of the figures.

[david_b]

I totally love it. This was the original Stewart outfit, and it looks GREAT on 'im.

david_b

[The Bat]

No outrage from me...I just think John Stewart is the most boring GL ever. Definitely a waste of Plastic.

[LOU]

Ahhh I see, so he did initially have the same costume as Hal. Thanks for the info. Still, to me I'd be paying $20 for a Green Lantern costume with a different head. I'd forgotten there were going to be those GL exclusives with the yellow Sinestro. I guess as long as he's not part of the retail assortments I'm happy. I'm definitely ignoring that GL set though but it'll probably sell like hotcakes to others. I have Hal and I have Sinestro so personally I'm done with Green Lantern in my set. Didn't someone say the packaging may be different for the GL exclusives as opposed to the rest of the Retros? I thought I remember that mentioned somewhere.

[boynightwing]

I was expecting a modern look John Stewart (Justice League Unlimited) so this threw me at first. When I saw the comic page above to give me proper context, he looks perfect for that time period.

[LOU]

This outrage is ridiculous, it's a doll.

Not ridiculous Brian. As Megoheads we want to "collect 'em all" so when a figure that you despise is introduced to a line, it kind of stinks because there's no way in hell I'm spending $20 on another GL with a different head. Besides, "outrage" is a bit dramatic. "Displeased" is a more apt description of my emotions my friend.

[THE FALCON]

I'm not familiar with this character. I thought this thread was about the host of The Daily show. This is the first ReMego in the DC line I have no interest in.

[LOU]

I'm not familiar with this character.

Part of the reason why I think it's a poor choice. I suspect there's many Mego-era folks who aren't familiar with Jon Stewart which kind of begs my initial question again...why? My only real exposure to the character was the JL/JLU series. Aside from that I had long outgrown reading comic books by the time this character was introduced.

[megowgsh]

If it's a Matty exclusive it will be a lot more than $20. Wasn't Green Arrow like $40 or more?

Why would you pay a premium for basicallly the same figure that came out in wave one?

[madmarva]

Green Arrow was $20 +$8 shipping when I got mine around Christmas 2009.

It's a new head. I like the fro. Makes me want a Julius Erving Dr. J figure.

I wonder if the body will be black or white.

[jacoblb]

IIRC, Green Arrow was $20 on Matty Collector, each and every time he sold on the site.

[palitoy]

Not ridiculous Brian. As Megoheads we want to "collect 'em all" so when a figure that you despise is introduced to a line, it kind of stinks because there's no way in hell I'm spending $20 on another GL with a different head. Besides, "outrage" is a bit dramatic. "Displeased" is a more apt description of my emotions my friend.

Lou, your statement came across like outrage and I do find that ridiculous.

To be honest, I looked at it and thought "neat but I don't want one" so I share your POV but we live in a time where we're getting an 8" John Stewart offered to us and that is an age that I like being in.

Sorry if their character selection causes such displeasure but I'm finding a sad trend in people accentuating absolutely every negative possible. Maybe it's not for you, but EPIC FAIL is kind of over the top IMO.

[pmwasson]

I like him! I'll be refreshing my browser like crazy to get one when they are offered.

[LOU]

Yeah Austin, Green Arrow was $20 plus shipping but still, your point is very valid, why spend $20 on the same figure just because he has a different head? The obvious reasoning is it's a clever marketing move by Mattel along the same lines as repaints from other toy lines. I guess if enough of these sell they will give the line overall more longevity which would be a good thing. As I said though, for me, I was hoping this would be the first toy line since Mego where I really wanted to "collect 'em all"...not the case anymore after seeing this offering. Of course I'd completely forgot about the GL exclusive set and I'm so sorry I was reminded of it today.

[BATMAN89]

I myself was never really into any type of Green Lantern.
I hardly know who Sinestro is, and maybe that why the pegs a TRU are loaded with him.

But that head with the Afro definitely gives me that custom Black Lightning idea, but at $20.00 I won't be doing that either. Maybe if someone ever has an extra head to sell.