Could DST make Marvel Megos?

[Boywonder0]

I am betting on FTC to get the Marvel license tomake 8" figures...

[Mego Milk]

CTVT has Thor Boots, Iron Man Boots and Invisible Girl boots on their site.

maybe CTVT?

[samurainoir]

I wonder if it's even possible for a company to hold both Marvel and DC licenses in the action figure category?

I can't think of an instance since Mego where this has happened. Toy Biz HAD the DC license, but when Kenner (which got bought by Hasbro eventually?) grabbed it, they got the Marvel license. then they played some musical chairs when Marvel jumped to Hasbro/Kenner and DC jumped to Mattel. Could it be likely that there might be a clause in contracts stating that you can't have the license to one if you have the other?

Although it might be the wild west right now... since there doesn't seem to be that kind of exclusivity in licensing DC or Marvel characters for figures. NECA, Hot Toys, Mattel and FTC all making versions of Batman '66 for instance. Or Captain Action having both marvel and DC (although are they continuing with Marvel characters now that they are starting on DC, or are they done with Marvel with the release of Iron Man and Wolverine?).

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

Whoever gets the Marvel 8 inch license I hope they give us exact replicas of all the original Mego Marvel characters first then add new characters later.

This times a million. If you want to re-do certain figures that you think Mego missed in their version (Hulk, Mr. Mxy, Penguin, etc) that's fine but do the exact replica of the original version first. Yes I am a purist about this, I want my childhood back first, then you can work on fixing sins of the past

[madmarva]

To me without new versions and all together new characters, there is no real impetus behind the lines. I'm not against redoing the old figures, but what excites me is the possibility of something new.

it would be really cool to see a New X-Men line or even the Defenders. Dr. Doom and Sub Matriner or even an 18" Galactus.

But a Marvel line has to have Spidey, Cap, Hulk, Ironman and Thor and the FF. A mixture of old a new would be more ideal to me.

[samurainoir]

Given that I finally completed my full set of WGSH last year, I'm in the camp of new versions of classics, and characters we never saw.

Totally understand though why the price point on repros is attractive to casual collectors and a great way to suck more folks into the hobby by making their childhood toys accessible again (Famous Covers was my gateway in). Nothing like having minty versions of beloved childhood toys in your hands again.

it looks like we're getting the best of all worlds though since FTC is likely going to squeeze ever last drop out of this license. I suspect multiple Batman once they are done their cycle of repros for example. I'm sure many of us will want one closer to the Neal Adams/Jim Aparo era.

[Mego-Amigo]

I prefer the ( factory ) reproductions of all my favorite Mego lines but by no means does this make me a casual collector. I am a very picky collector when it comes to condition and it's a lot easier to get perfect flawless factory new reproductions MOC or MIB than expensive originals.

[SpaceAgent]

The Neal Adams versions of the original X-Men are a must for a retro Marvel line.

[ovenmitt]

April 26 Dr Mego will be a panelist at Diamond Select Toys "Best of All Worlds" panel covering ALL upcoming NON Minimates items including Marvel Comics! A BRAND NEW PRODUCT LINE will be ANNOUNCED! Could it be Mego Marvel 8" figures? Here's hoping!

[monitor_ep]

I do want a larger Hulk and Thing. I never liked the smaller version of them.

I would also like a Spider-Woman to add to my Spider-Man. Oh man there are so many characters to pick from. My favorite teams have been the Invaders, Serpent Society and Young Avengers and would love to add them to my collection.

[ovenmitt]

I liked Hulk's bulkiness but not his shortness! I have wanted Jessica Drew Spider-Woman Mego since she had her own Saturday morning cartoon 1979-1980! And don't get me started on Cockrum/Byrne New X-Men! Oh if there had been no 1970s oil embargo and Mego 8" had continued! That's what we have FTC and hopefully EMCE/DST NOW!

[ovenmitt]

The DST panel is at C2E2 in Chicago btw!

[sprytel]

The Marvel "no comment"
+ a top secret project for new rubber bandless body
+ "anyone coming to C2E2?"
+ DST panel ready to announce a new product line
+ the good Doctor
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ARVELMAY EGOSMAY!!!!!!

Now if only we could crack the code...

[ovenmitt]

Where was the Marvel "no comment"?

[Bionicfanboy66]

Comic accurate Captain America, Hulk, and Thing
Johnny Storm
Spider-Girl
Spider Woman
She-Hulk
Nova
Moon Knight
Ghost Rider
Doctor Doom
Daredevil
Black Cat
Doctor Octopus
Punisher
Wolverine
Power Man & Iron Fist
Namor
Nick Fury(classic version)