Any guesses on the SDCC Retro Figure Reveal?

[Tothiro]

I'm really hopeful that the SDCC announcement includes the last prototyped waves being pushed for 2011 4th quarter - whatever characters they may be. That'd end things on a really up note, I think.

[The Shadow]

No he is not allowed to discuss any unproduced sculpts or show
pictures of them. These were made under contract to Mattel
and are their property.

When we know for certain that Mattel is not going to produce
more, and a reasonable amount of time has passed, then I will
make public the details.

There are still discussions in progress, so I don't want to
jeopardize any thing that may still come off.

Actually , this is the best news I've heard since the cancellation. The silence from you all was kind of noticable, and I was hoping that it might indicate that there was at least a faint pulse of something possibly still going on.

You might pass along that a Robin would be really nice to go with Batman, and I still think they could see a profit from putting out three or four more figures, even if they are exclusives. Actually, since Toys R Us appears to have dropped the ball with distribution, and Mattell dropped the ball with advertising, exclusive might be the best way to go

[MIB41]

Actually , this is the best news I've heard since the cancellation. The silence from you all was kind of noticable, and I was hoping that it might indicate that there was at least a faint pulse of something possibly still going on.

You might pass along that a Robin would be really nice to go with Batman, and I still think they could see a profit from putting out three or four more figures, even if they are exclusives. Actually, since Toys R Us appears to have dropped the ball with distribution, and Mattell dropped the ball with advertising, exclusive might be the best way to go

My thoughts exactly.

[The Shadow]

Hey Doc, how many units does Mattell have to sell to make it worth their while? Would they consider doing a pre-sell on Matty or somewhere else to gauge interest in individual figures?

Just curious

[yard_sales_2011]

...since Toys R Us appears to have dropped the ball with distribution, and Mattell dropped the ball with advertising...

Exactly. What if Mego had treated the WGSH the way Mattel has handled Retro Action? Sloppy retail distribution (with only one retailer!!!) and no commercials. I'm sure Dr Mego is pointing that out to them.

[jayraytee]

It always cracks me up in threads like this when some dude states something as if they know for absolute sure about something Mattel will or won't do, when Mattel may not even be sure themselves. Plus what information we do get from them is somewhat vague and open for speculation.

I mean right here we have people saying that Mattel will not produce any more, and Dr Mego himself saying "when we know for certain that Mattel is not going to produce more.." If the guys involved are not certain, then I know for a fact nobody else knows for certain.

[MIB41]

Since Mattel left some room for interpretation, as it applies to the remainder of 2011, I think a lot of us are just hopeful Paul will be able to squeeze out a few more figures. I have come to learn NEVER to underestimate Paul's ability to make miracles happen. This very line is a demonstration of that feat... and a tribute to his dedication and undying love of the eight inch format. My fingers and toes remain crossed.

[megocrazy]

I have come to learn NEVER to underestimate Paul's ability to make miracles happen. This very line is a demonstration of that feat... and a tribute to his dedication and undying love of the eight inch format.

I totally agree. As much as I can bad mouth Mattel for the RA line, they did make improvements and hit a couple of the figures dead on. Especially towards the end. I say the influence of the good Dr. made that happen. Perhaps the DM Jedi mind trick would work. "This is not the line you want to discontinue....That is not the body you want to send to production...." It could work.

[The Shadow]

It always cracks me up in threads like this when some dude states something as if they know for absolute sure about something Mattel will or won't do, when Mattel may not even be sure themselves. Plus what information we do get from them is somewhat vague and open for speculation.

I mean right here we have people saying that Mattel will not produce any more, and Dr Mego himself saying "when we know for certain that Mattel is not going to produce more.." If the guys involved are not certain, then I know for a fact nobody else knows for certain.

I know nothing. I am merely speculating that the silence from Doc and others could possibly mean something. It could mean that they signed a propriatary contract that states the they could never say ANYTHING about their involvement with Mattell, although Doc just said when everything is done he would speak more to the subject. That essentially throws out my theory above. Evidently, they are allowed to say something when the line is dead.

Knowing that, and having come direct from the source, leads me to believe that something could possibly be afoot, otherwise I think the principles would have spoken up already

With what Paul said, when we do finally get the inside scoop, it will mean the line is dead, gone, fini, never to rise again.

His silence, as I stated in my other post, indicates that maybe there is at least something going on. What that is, who know?

I hope it's the last figures Paul alluded to and getting to us in one manner or another

[jayraytee]

Exactly, that is called speculation. I always laugh when I see people argue with speculation by saying something like, "Mattel ended the line, there will be no new figures." We just don't know that yet, all we really know is that they said there will be no new figures after 2011 and even that could change in one way or another. Speculation is good, its a element of wonder and a sign of humility.

[MegomanJess]

It's going to be Action jackson for his 40th Anniversery.

[GoldBlade6]

"Retro Action Janine and Samahain with accessories and 22" dio."

[thunderbolt]

told ya it would be Janine.

[GoldBlade6]

Retro Action DC by Mattel is dead post-Kyle.

Hopefully, someone else will be able to acquire the line...

[drmego]

Actually Scott "Toy Guru" Neitlich said in the 3pm Mattel-DCU panel that
the future of RA depends on how well Kyle Gayner sells - and Kyle will
go on sale on August 15th.

You know I love you guys, but if only 340 Green Arrows were bought
by the members here - it will take more than us to make Kyle a sucess.

If the wider DCU fan base is not on board as well - I don't hold out much
hope for the continuation of this line. I hope I am proven wrong.