These will be sold on Mattycollector

[Toyman_Chris]

No problem. I mean if you'd rather pay 20 dollars plus 7 in shipping from one Mattel site rather than 5 bucks for the figure plus 5 in shipping from another Mattel site, that's cool.

I will say, that while I am not dying to throw money away, we have got to keep in mind that obviously Mattel is loosing their arse at $5.00. If they loose money, we loose the opportunity at another series. Don't get me wrong. Buy a set when they hit shelves. Buy em all when they clearance, because you know someone here will need em anyway. If they don't stay on the shelves Mattel makes more. It's simple supply and demand.

Love EMCE, Love the work everyone put in - but Mattel? Sorry. You don;t smack this little lady around and then honk your horn outside the shelter expecting a tearful reunion.

Possibly the best analogy ever. Not sure if it's technically an analogy, bit is dayum funny.

One industry insider told me that Mattel makes 4 billion on Barbie and
Hot Wheels - he doesn't understand why they bother with other lines since
anything made from it is the equivalent of a rounding error on 4 billion.

Possibly the best quote ever. This thread made me laugh a lot.

[jetzjungle]

Retro Action in 2012!!!

It will be interesting to see what the New Year brings! Hopefully more new about Retro Action figures on Matty!

[jwyblejr]

With Mattel involved,I just can't stay positive. I learn the hard way with them with the 2002 MOTU line. I really hope that I'm proved wrong but with how they've handle their other lines since then I can't.

[Mego-Amigo]

I have really kept my hopes high for the continuation of the line but I think if we don't hear something by Toyfair 2012 it would be safe to assume that Mattel will not go forward with Retro Action no matter how well Kyle sold or no matter that Superman, Batman and Martian Manhunter ( characters that most of us already had ) sold out. If that's gonna be the case it's really an insult to our intelligence and such a shame. Until then I will keep my hopes high and think positive.

[jetzjungle]

I hope they decide to move forward with the RA line! I would love so many more! It looks like others would too!

[drmego]

The same thing happened to me, I was hoping to get a Supes and Bat which were able to stand - oh well. I am so happy these are selling out. Dr. Mego do you have any idea what will happen with this line?

I don't know if anyone at Mattel knows what will happen with this line!
Big companies are made up of many groups, with different priorities
all competing for budget money.

[jetzjungle]

Right! Doc is amazing! I'm not sure he know how these figs brighten my day! They take me back to a place and time! I truly appreciate the effort and the product!

[rche]

wow

glad to know they sold so fast. Count me a in with the folks that think there is an online audience for these. I would love to see them at brick and mortar, especially in the big box stores, but if this is the way to continue the line I am happy to support it at Matty.

[Chris]

Martian Manhunter is "almost gone".

That's great news. Who knows maybe the DC retro figures just have to find their target marketplace like a DC collector specific website? In any event, I'm glad to see them selling.

[jetzjungle]

I'd sure like to a know if anyone has heard anything from the Kremlin!

[drogge]

Matty

I went on the site at 12:25 and Superman and Batman were already gone.
I figured I had at least a few hours. He-Man fast indeed!!

The same thing happened to me, I was hoping to get a Supes and Bat which were able to stand - oh well. I am so happy these are selling out. Dr. Mego do you have any idea what will happen with this line?

[jetzjungle]

Martian Manhunter is sold out now too!

[CrimsonGhost]

I wonder how many Supes and Bats they had. I have a feeling there were only a handful.

[GoldBlade6]

If they did an RA Catwoman, I'd want the blue, pirate boots one, the purple dress and green cape one AND the purple one with the long hair from the 90's. Too hard to pick just one. The end of this line is such a shame. Seriously. So much potential. These figures look awesome displayed all together.

[sprytel]

I don't think Batman needs a movie tie-in to be a huge seller.

I hope that, with selling out so quickly, someone from Mattel takes notice. There is definitely a market for these as a smaller collector run. But I'm not counting on that happening.