The DC reboot is killing our retro toys

[Gremlin517]

I just don't want to have to wait five years for them to get their acts together--for me--the minute they got rid of the Justice Society was the moment they got rid of me. I'm not even going back to writing reviews for Comic Bloc--I'm so mad at DC.

[thunderbolt]

^^^ it won't take 5 years for them to backpeddle. The line will tank a lot sooner than that.

[The Bat]

I think folks like the IDEA of the past more than the ACTUALITY.

Don C.

well said.

[Bones]

I just don't want to have to wait five years for them to get their acts together--for me--the minute they got rid of the Justice Society was the moment they got rid of me. I'm not even going back to writing reviews for Comic Bloc--I'm so mad at DC.

Ditto for me on the JSA!

[drmego]

Re-branding not to blame

We knew months ago that the line was not doing as well as hoped,
but the plan was to move it to matty - at no point did anyone ever
mention the re-branding initiative. The first time I heard about it
was just before SDCC.

I have little patience for anonymous guys who loudly proclaim
"facts" without any proof besides their own opinion. If you want
to hate the new DC look, be my guest. I think it's high time they
ditched the "underwear on the outside" look. It looked dumb in the
first place - IN MY OPINION.

Paper publishing is dying out - this re-branding is really about the
comics being delivered digitally. PERSONALLY, I prefer trade
paperbacks.

I think the only one who knows if re-branding was the real cause for the demise of the Retro lines is Paul. But all indications we were given was the line did not sell enough.

[samurainoir]

Diane Nelson is blonde and very attractive. That means she must know nothing about comic-books.

So's my wife, doesn't mean she wasn't willing to try.

She now knows the difference between Green Lantern and Green Hornet. I'm so proud.

[Figuremod73]

Neil Adams doing new material? Ill try any book by him any time. Why arent these selling and what isnt people dont like about them (or have they been out a long time)

[The Bat]

If you want to hate the new DC look, be my guest. I think it's high time they ditched the "underwear on the outside" look. It looked dumb in the first place - IN MY OPINION.

Right on Paul!!

[jetzjungle]

So can buying Kyle make a difference or is this line as DEAD as Toyguru indicates? BTW did you have the same intel on RA Busters? Can fans make a difference to put it on Matty as an exclusive in your opinion?

[Figuremod73]

btw, regarding the retro heroes: one of the reasons i ended up finding this site was because of how disgusted i was with toy r us and their lack of selections and space given to the retro heroes. I think i walked into my local one and saw luthor and sinestro for five months strait. I know most of us order toys and merchandise from sites but i still think nothing beats walking into a toy store and buying something that you just have to have... I wonder if this could have had at least a little effect on the retros sales (its just a thought to throw out there)

[thunderbolt]

Neil Adams doing new material? Ill try any book by him any time. Why arent these selling and what isnt people dont like about them (or have they been out a long time)

Because its horrible and demonstrates why Neal Adams should not write.

[drogge]

Matty

We knew months ago that the line was not doing as well as hoped,
but the plan was to move it to matty - at no point did anyone ever
mention the re-branding initiative. The first time I heard about it
was just before SDCC.

I have little patience for anonymous guys who loudly proclaim
"facts" without any proof besides their own opinion. If you want
to hate the new DC look, be my guest. I think it's high time they
ditched the "underwear on the outside" look. It looked dumb in the
first place - IN MY OPINION.

Paper publishing is dying out - this re-branding is really about the
comics being delivered digitally. PERSONALLY, I prefer trade
paperbacks.

I agree with all you said, kind of sad to hear they were selling poorly. What are the chances these will move to Matty, is that still a possibility?

[drmego]

Kyle is the tipping point - according to Mattel's own people.

[jemboy2004]

Kyle is the tipping point - according to Mattel's own people.

I'm praying for a miracle! I'll buy 5 if it helps.

[The Bat]

Kyle is the tipping point - according to Mattel's own people.

Well I'm glad they didn't say John Stewart was the tipping point. Because I will be buying Kyle.