Any Retro-Action Questions for Mattel?

[Nostalgiabuff]

i'll just agree with the question about distribution. my local TRU has never even gotten wave 2, never mind 3 and 4

[jemboy2004]

6. Clunky boots. As a major toy producer this has to be a solvable problem. Even Guy, who has huge boots, seems to have bigger than expected boots. It's probably the only thing I can complain about at this point. Everything else looks good.

I really love the boots, especially Wonder Woman and Cheetah's boots.

[AAAAA]

the new figures are not all the stores

[megocrazy]

More comments and suggestions than questions. Some already made but I'll recap.

1. While the look of the body doesn't thrill me, the new ones are a great deal improved over the original floppy design. Thanks for listening.

2. As mentioned, with the success of past lines like He-man and Ghostbusters, Big Jim makes more sense than ever. Even if it's a figure available through Matty.com and the monthly offering is suits in the retro Big Jim style packaging. I find it hard to believe the P.A.C.K. figures would not be a huge success too. Jim, The Whip, Dr. Steel, Warpath, Torpedo Fist, and Zorak would be hard to pass up. Even more so with CAW chumming the water with Capt. Action another retro figure line. Simply use the RA body and shrink the scale. It already has the distinct look of the original body only shorter. Bring in new characters like you did with He-Man. Maybe some cartoon support like you did with the Battle Force 5 Hot Wheels line would generate some new blood to the area.

3. Keep the GL line going. Kilowog in the Darkseid style suit would still be better than none. IMO. Tomar Re would be cool too. Ride the movie wave and be proactive rather than reactive, (Retro-active?)

4. Not knowing whether the supply issue is from the supplier side or the seller side it's tough to comment. More retail outlets are needed either way. Even short supply is better than no supply. At this point even available from Matty.com would probably be better than not at all. It's worked for He-Man.

The fact that stores like AJ Wright sold out of the RA line at a lower price should not be ignored. If you cut the price 30% and sell 3 times the number of figures you're still ahead of where you would be. A lower price point might be attractive to retailers in a difficult economy. Plus you keep collectors able to pursue the line for a longer period. More purchasing sources and a better price keep them on the hook longer. You also take market share from your competition. If they're buying your stuff they probably aren't buying the other guys figures. Plus they're more likely to purchase online exclusives which we all know are a better profit point for you with no middle man. Die hard collector's don't want a partial collection.

5. Use the female body and do a year of female releases crossing all the lines if necessary. Janine and Gozer from Ghostbusters, Super Girl, Mary Marvel, Power Girl, Black Canary, Zatanna, etc. from DC.

6. Clunky boots. As a major toy producer this has to be a solvable problem. Even Guy, who has huge boots, seems to have bigger than expected boots. It's probably the only thing I can complain about at this point. Everything else looks good.

[Brown Bear]

Are there licensing issues around the Hanna Barbara characters we saw in Super Freinds which would prevent ever seeing them?

[Brown Bear]

Will the line remain predominantly 70's characters or will we see more and more modern characters with a retro look?

[jemboy2004]

Will there be more Supergals and villians?

[jimsmegos]

What is the possibility of "build - a - figure" parts and accessories being offered for customizing or alter egos such as Clark Kent or Bruce Wayne?

[alex]

Can we expect any new lines in the 8" format?

[Brown Bear]

Any chance Matell will ever use the Retro Action line to bring back other lines such as Big Jim's P.A.C.K. or Pulsar?

[Brown Bear]

Will we continue to see the pairing of good guy, bad guy in each wave?

[Brown Bear]

With the success of Darkseid, does this mean you are open to including for characters who would be considered a larger body type, meaning they'd look too small on a regular body?

[MIB41]

Will Meijers carry the RA line in the future? If not, are there any plans to expand distribution to walk-in stores or is online purchasing to remain the primary exchange for goods?

[Harbingerboy]

How can you possibly think it's acceptable for your distributors to mail a $20 adult-collector item with fragile packaging in a cheap BUBBLE MAILER, and when will this be addressed for good?

[thunderbolt]

What's the deal sith Toys R Us? Are they still carrying the figures? Or is online the only way to go now?