Diamond needs to re-examine retro Marvel license in 2016...

[LonnieFisher]

That doesn't work with the license.

[TRDouble]

I think the secret identity figures (Peter Parker, Donald Blake, Steve Rogers, etc.) plays a big role in the appeal. Because you can apply him to either the retro figure or the modern one. I still think my Werewolf by Night idea would work within your license - Werewolf figure, Jack Russell Head and outfit, and then a Moon Knight head and outfit. If the license says you can only have one figure then game that and give us a hero, secret identity, and villain. Drop the whole hero duplication and just offer a adventure set that offers something new across the board. That would be very exciting. I mentioned this to Paul and it got his attention.

I agree! That's a great idea. It would even allow for DST to offer say, a Retro style Spider-Man, Peter Parker, Green Goblin set, and later down the line a modern Spider-Man, Parker, Green Goblin set. That allows a chance for DST to make two versions of the Green Goblin, when right now, we might get none.

[tllgn]

I have just about all the orignal megos loose ,some ,a small amount in packages ,what i like about the repros of the orignals is that they take you back to childhood seeing them new in the package ,and that your classics are not the targets of children wanting to play with them (they can play with the repros)if the classics are on display their usually protected ,or like fine jewlery put away while you display the fakes,from children ,dogs (who hasnt had a dog eat one of your guys).if a retro repro of a classic mego gets trashed ,bashed or chewed up -Who cares,you can always get another,But who has big bucks to replace a classic now and then for what they go for . i love all the new figures and collecting them is like mego continued ,but i still love the remakes more ,you can display them pose them ,and give them to kids ,and relive your childhood a bit ,and if you spill coffee on them ,"at least its not my orginal that just got his suite ruined .

[MIB41]

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Out of curiosity, why do you (or any Mego collector) want us to make all of the original Megos? Do you not have the originals, or do you just want the updated/modern versions of them, OR do you just want to buy your favorites in a different format? Honestly curious. I would THINK people posting here would buy the sets for any reason BUT the original figure, since I assume you have all of the original Megos you need.

I think the secret identity figures (Peter Parker, Donald Blake, Steve Rogers, etc.) plays a big role in the appeal. Because you can apply him to either the retro figure or the modern one. I still think my Werewolf by Night idea would work within your license - Werewolf figure, Jack Russell Head and outfit, and then a Moon Knight head and outfit. If the license says you can only have one figure then game that and give us a hero, secret identity, and villain. Drop the whole hero duplication and just offer a adventure set that offers something new across the board. That would be very exciting. I mentioned this to Paul and it got his attention.

[smonte00]

I don't know if I'm in the minority here, but I had some Megos as a kid, but they were beat up and played with, so they were eventually thrown out. I stared collecting them as an adult about 15 years ago. All of my original Megos have been purchased loose, mint or near mint. I had to stop spending money on these when my son was born, but over the last few years, I've been buying the remegos for him. He's 10 now. I like that he's getting new in the package versions of the Megos I played with as a kid and that he gets to rip open the packaging on brand new Megos on Christmas morning like I did. We can't afford to do that with $150-$200 MIB original Megos. So there is a market for remakes of the originals and hopefully, once we're all old and musty, or dead, our kids will have remegos to share with their kids. Like any hobby, it needs some new blood every now and them to keep going.

Oops, I hope I don't fall off this soapbox!

Whew! I'm okay.

-Steve

[enyawd72]

I really like the Daredevil set. It seems like a major improvement over previous releases. I'll be picking it up.

[william shatners toupee]

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Out of curiosity, why do you (or any Mego collector) want us to make all of the original Megos? Do you not have the originals, or do you just want the updated/modern versions of them, OR do you just want to buy your favorites in a different format? Honestly curious. I would THINK people posting here would buy the sets for any reason BUT the original figure, since I assume you have all of the original Megos you need.[/QUOTE]

I would want remakes of characters Mego made to have nicer updated versions of those characters in their classic looks, like falcon or the Thing, who spring first to mind.

[wise guy]

I have to agree that SOME Marvel Megos are better that none so I'll take them when ever. Also Diamond hit a home run with the Daredevil set , so now am getting excited
because these are getting better with each set.

[The Bat]

Sure, we'd all like more of things we like, but it seems like many people here are saying they'd rather have SOME Marvel Megos than no Marvel Megos, which I agree with. And we are making them as quickly as we can while making sure we are executing them as intended. One figure with three outfits is basically an assortment of Megos, and every figure is different. One plastic toy injects the same as another, but a vest is not sewn the same way as a blazer. So each new set is a new process to be learned, with trial and error before it's ready for production.

And a small, dedicated EMCE team is working on every figure design, so we can't work on two figures at once, really. But hopefully as we build up parts and costumes, we can prototype and manufacture them faster.

Plus, it's a lot of money for people to shell out too often. I know I couldn't swing $80 a month, or even every other month. Seems like a set every three months or so is just right. (Thor December, Deadpool March at the latest, Daredevil hopefully summer).

Well said! I like what I'm hearing and totally agree...keep Em' coming and "make mine Marvel!"

[ovenmitt]

I appreciate that DST and EMCE are making any Mego Marvel figures. I just hate the high price $80 Marvel and Hasbro imposed on your sets. $80 would be worth 3 complete figures. $25 for DST Marvel Select 7" figures with dioramas and accessories is a good deal, I have 36 of those figures (Dr Strange is perfect a work of art and recently found Silver Surfer who is beautiful and Disney Store Savage Hulk incredibly Kirby-ish!) I have all of DST EMCE Mego Star Trek and Universal Monsters figures and they were BARGAINS at $18 each! Of course we wish Mego Marvels could be sold individually too at that price. I love the Mego Daredevil set and hope it arrives as soon as possible. Looking forward to Punisher, too. Like you said Zach I hope as the sets progress more can be released a year. And Disney will see the marvelous job you are doing and realize the potential of Mego Marvel and restructure the license. Hope to see 2017's figures by SDCC like you did at 2015 SDCC for 2016 4 figures. Fingers crossed for a female and villian. Good luck with all of DST Mego endeavors.

[DSTZach]

As I've said before, the license is not changing. It is what it is. Maybe in the distant future, but probably not. But it only affects price, I do not think it affects releases.

Sure, we'd all like more of things we like, but it seems like many people here are saying they'd rather have SOME Marvel Megos than no Marvel Megos, which I agree with. And we are making them as quickly as we can while making sure we are executing them as intended. One figure with three outfits is basically an assortment of Megos, and every figure is different. One plastic toy injects the same as another, but a vest is not sewn the same way as a blazer. So each new set is a new process to be learned, with trial and error before it's ready for production.

And a small, dedicated EMCE team is working on every figure design, so we can't work on two figures at once, really. But hopefully as we build up parts and costumes, we can prototype and manufacture them faster.

Plus, it's a lot of money for people to shell out too often. I know I couldn't swing $80 a month, or even every other month. Seems like a set every three months or so is just right. (Thor December, Deadpool March at the latest, Daredevil hopefully summer).

[ovenmitt]

EE has the Daredevil set listed for AUGUST! There won't be time left in 2016 for Punisher and Spider-Man 2099! With such few releases a year DST might as well not be making these at all.

The Marvel license must be renegotiated with Disney!

[TRDouble]

I don't know about the lack of interest. I think the volume that FTC is releasing will keep interest up for these and other Remegos; just look at the return of Star Trek. That's especially true for those that see the DC figures and long for Marvel. There might be some disappointment and frustration with the trickle of Marvel figures, but I think interest will be fine as long as interest remains in the genre itself. And the quality is good.

[ovenmitt]

I LOVE the new Daredevil set but bbts has it listed for JUNE- 5 MONTHS after January Deadpool set! These sets are being released too far apart and interest in the few sets will be lost compared to the high amount of DC waves FTC is churning out! Will Punisher not be until Fall and Spider-Man 2099 Christmas?

[Boywonder0]

"Thought I'd chime in since Zach and/or Doc et al may be reading this thread specifically."

If DST Zach and/or Doctor Mego read(s) this thread, I want to thank them very much for all the Marvel re-Mego sets so far and for the already announced ones. It would have been sad to have all the FTC pletora of DC heroes and no Marvel heroes at all. Plus I own all sets so far, and packaging issues aside, these are very well made.

Thank you so much and keep them coming!