DST Spider-Man Limited Edition Collector Set

[melkorjunior]

I think part of the appeal of this line is for people like me who don't own a Mego Spider-Man. I'm assuming pretty much everyone else here does, but I literally just got back into Mego a few days ago. For me this set is a great opportunity to grab a minty Spidey with some great extras (don't discount how awesome those new hands are--they're in "web-slinging" poses and they blow the original Mego hands away) and the makings of an awesome Romita Peter Parker figure for what it would have cost me to find a minty Spidey on ebay (and I certainly wouldn't have snagged a circle suit Spidey for that price.) Probably most people here have owned their Spider-Man Megos forever but if you're trying to buy one now, and you want it to look mint (I'm a stickler for that--I hate stained costumes, runs in the material, paint rubs, etc.) it actually will cost real money.

[Iron Mego]

They've already stated they won't be selling them individually, only as these sets.

[zeedox]

Better than Captain Action

This will be better than Captain Action, since I know each figure will be tooled to actually work.
The only Captain Action figure that works for me is Thor, well I didn't buy Iron Man. Spiderman and
Captain America's arms keep falling off that is no fun.

Only thing I would say is release these two at a time. Spiderman by himself will be a tease.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

Hey, I'm happy for Paul and the diehard fans willing to pay $80 for this. I probably wouldn't complain if it was 3 full bodies instead of one. Marvel may dictate the pricepoint, but they aren't dictating the profit margin. This is a ripoff, pure and simple. And I can't believe some people are comparing this to aftermarket customizer costs instead of realistic cheap factory labor costs. The two just aren't in the same ballpark! There just simply isn't enough in this package to justify $80. Would you have bought the DST Bride of Frankenstein, etc, if it was just a head and outfit on a card for $25+? The body is a huge part of the value which is sorely lacking in this line.

Completely agree on the profit margin, they will make a killing on these.

[Iron Mego]

Gonna throw my 2 cents in, even though it's neither here nor there, and no one really gives a crap. I never liked the Captain Action approach to selling separate suits, whether that was what they did in the '60s or not. A collector is going to have to buy extra bodies for each suit, which is exactly how I see this. Granted, the bodies will be considerably cheaper than buying an extra Captain Action for each suit you bought, but it still adds to an already high price. If they're going for collectors it should be pretty easy to figure out that we aren't going to be swapping outfits on these, especially not at that price. We will be buying two more bodies for the extra costumes. Simply not a fan of this idea. And it's obvious these aren't for kids, so the "playability" is sort of irrelevant.
I'll be checking out what the extra suits looks like for each set and make my decision based on that, but for now I can say the Spidey extras don't do it for me.

[VulcansFury]

Hey, I'm happy for Paul and the diehard fans willing to pay $80 for this. I probably wouldn't complain if it was 3 full bodies instead of one. Marvel may dictate the pricepoint, but they aren't dictating the profit margin. This is a ripoff, pure and simple. And I can't believe some people are comparing this to aftermarket customizer costs instead of realistic cheap factory labor costs. The two just aren't in the same ballpark! There just simply isn't enough in this package to justify $80. Would you have bought the DST Bride of Frankenstein, etc, if it was just a head and outfit on a card for $25+? The body is a huge part of the value which is sorely lacking in this line.

[megodarryl]

Looking forward to a nose-less Iron Man!

Yes! And I'd love to see the Falcon with gloves, and with his cowl closed at the neck

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

My first thought is that this is a $50 set, not $80.

Second, even though I won't get it, I am thrilled it's being made it's a signal to the market that more Mego-replicas can sell.

Give me the Spidey repro by itself in the box for $25 and I'm all over this.

[Gorn Captain]

What I'm hoping for is that these sets will get split up here among members. Somebody will want Peter Parker, somebody else will want Circle Suit Spidey. And I'm sure someone will want the extra hands to customize a Mego Spidey.
That way, we all get what we want, at a price we're comfortable with.
It's great news, and I can't wait to get a Wolverine!

[Vinny0026]

$80 seems to be the sticking point...but it's also where Marvel dictated the price needs to be. My suggestion? After this first wave, ditch the extra hands and accessories and just release themed multi packs of three complete figures. If folks didn't have to spring for two extra bodies the price tage would be much easier to swallow.

Hulk with Leader and Banner, etc.

that would be 100 times better for most people. - much better idea

[megodarryl]

I am so happy for our friend Paul. He deserves this line and we'll be happy to buy it from him.

I agree 500%. I don't think any of the Mego style toys that we've seen would have happened without Dr Mego's efforts. I still remember how excited I was to see his ad in that antique toy newspaper years ago!

[cockyhoskins]

The only pre-order link I've seen:

http://www.amoktime.com/ds0421001.html

By the way, I'm loving this! These will be the first modern figures I've bought!

[enyawd72]

Where are you guys pre-ordering these? Link please?

[madmarva]

A Fantastic Four 4-pack, would be cool even at a $100 or $110 price point. The FF doesn't really lend itself to secret identities.

However, a first appearance and Modern Thing heads would be cool as a single figure with maybe a trench coat, glasses and hat, as would a Mr. fantastic with regular arms and legs and maybe some stretchable parts. Invisible Woman with an extra clear figure. Johnny Storm might fit the regular format better with a flame head, Johnny head, flame suit, FF suit and maybe civilian cloths.

[MEGOMAN]

Just purchased mine!!!!! I cannot wait to have it and to see the rest of what is already planned. Thank you Dr. MEGO and Joe Sena. MEGO LIVES!!!!!!!!!!