DST Spider-Man Limited Edition Collector Set

[melkorjunior]

If I'm remembering correctly, didn't Doc say that the only license restriction was one character, at an $80 price point? Adding in the secret identities and alternate versions was Doc's clever way of trying to add extra value to the set. It's trying to figure out how to add value in a way that makes sense for a given character that's the real sticking point for this line. A secret identity figure works for Spider-Man, but not for most other characters.

[FamousCoversFan]

I really hope this line succeeds, so I am going to support it all the way.

Of course, I would have preferred to get 4 figures assortments every few months like FTC is doing with the DC license... but if this is the only option we can get these at this moment, it will have to do.

Who is the license holder anyway? Hasbro?

[enyawd72]

^I thought Marvel was the license holder? Anyway...it doesn't really matter. Despite my criticism, I preordered two sets because I want these to succeed, and I hope they make lots of different ones. I also hope I'm wrong in feeling worried.
Fact is though...check out the original article over at Marvel.com. Not a single comment since the announcement was made two months ago. Seems people are just indifferent and THAT worries me...

[megocrazy]

Its not Marvel thats making the restriction. Its the license holder.

[Brown Bear]

^That's why I'm afraid this line is gonna fail BIG time, and I really, REALLY want it to succeed. I'm sorry, but this one figure, two outfit mandate is EXTREMELY foolish and limiting in terms of how they can do various characters. I foresee two, maybe three sets actually making it to production before the plug is pulled. What irks me the most is, Marvel will blame either the fans or the format, rather than the execution. Why they didn't just follow FTC's lead I'll never understand. Issue single figure reproductions and sprinkle in new characters here and there.
Once again, DC trumps Marvel in the toy dept.

I agree with this.

[enyawd72]

^That's why I'm afraid this line is gonna fail BIG time, and I really, REALLY want it to succeed. I'm sorry, but this one figure, two outfit mandate is EXTREMELY foolish and limiting in terms of how they can do various characters. I foresee two, maybe three sets actually making it to production before the plug is pulled. What irks me the most is, Marvel will blame either the fans or the format, rather than the execution. Why they didn't just follow FTC's lead I'll never understand. Issue single figure reproductions and sprinkle in new characters here and there.
Once again, DC trumps Marvel in the toy dept.

[ovenmitt]

madmarva

and interchangeable grey and red Hulk HEADS. Kirby Grey Hulk head! Torn white shirt and blue pants for Grey Hulk! Not really familiar with Red Hulk's look. Interchangeable grey and red FEET, too! This would be best way to do Hulk set, sadly no Bruce Banner, though?

[madmarva]

If Doc's 8" Hulk body is used, it could have interchangeable green, grey and red hands. Grey. And red body suits to make grey and red Hulk.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

The biggest key to this line being successful is character selection. You can do Parker, but the alter egos pretty much end there.

Original Mego Hulk and Bruce Banner would be great as a 2-pack but I think they said they are married to the idea of a 3-pack set. Not sure how you add a 2nd updated Hulk without an actual figure.

[LonnieFisher]

Awesome! I want a set!

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

If you don't get Spider-Man, who is Green Goblin going to throw his pumpkin at?

For $80 I'd rather spend it on a minty original loose Mego Spidey.

[megocrazy]

The biggest key to this line being successful is character selection. You can do Parker, but the alter egos pretty much end there. Ironman is pretty much the only other I could see being desired on the open market. Movie likenesses could make a huge difference. There are several that icould easily beat the price issue. Ironman offers a good 3 suit selection. A first appearance wolverine head and suit could make that set well worth it if done right. Thor with a Kirby head, a comic bearded head and a Hemsworth head with accurate suits would be well worth it. Get a Hiddleston head and that alone could carry a Loki set. Nick Fury with comic, Jackson, and Hasselhoff heads would rule. The price point won't hurt this line at all if the selection is there. This is a high end set and if the product is comparable with the quality seen in the upper level markets, it will do fine.

[FamousCoversFan]

yes they will

Can anyone tell me which bodies these are exactly and where can I buy these? Thanks!

[CrimsonGhost]

I would pay $80 for a Goblin with a well-done glider and maybe an extra hand holding a pumpkin bomb before I would the Spidey set.

If you don't get Spider-Man, who is Green Goblin going to throw his pumpkin at?

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

I want to hope that this goes pretty far and we end up with a lot of different sets. There are some really cool figures that could be reproduced. Goblin with a Glider would be amazing. Maybe even a Hobgoblin!

Unfortunately, with the format and the price point, I'm fearful we'll get maybe 4 sets tops before this ends.

As we saw with the DC line (granted the crappy Mattel bodies didn't help) even having star power doesn't necessarily mean a guaranteed success, particularly with a high price point. FTC works in a way where it's almost direct to consumer, but this will have the typical Diamond middle man process, which is good as far as finding them at retail and such, but creates potential for a quick death as well.

I would pay $80 for a Goblin with a well-done glider and maybe an extra hand holding a pumpkin bomb before I would the Spidey set.