Buck Rogers DST Deal, It's Official!!!

[Teemu]

yeah as expected, kiss the awesome buck rogers line goodbye

Those in the know are aware that Diamond just purchased the awesome ZICA Toys body and their plan is to roll out a full line of 8 inch high end figures that aren't the "Retro Cloth" style. Think more or less what ZICA was already doing, but in a more massive scale because of DST's licenses. This will be under another moniker and not "Retro Cloth" but they hadn't nailed down what the new line would be called.

They only had one prototype of this there which is the Barney Ross from Expendables, but Zach told me that they hope to do a lot more. He said they would probably be $40ish figures, but would sport a ton of detail, form fitting clothes, realistic head sculpts and the proto showed that off. I did ask if they would continue the previous Buck Rogers line that ZICA tried, but he was a bit iffy on it. They did buy the body rights and such, but he thought there would probably be more of their own in house licenses, than Buck. A few more photos in the main: C2E2 DST Gallery

Infinite Hollywood: C2E2 2012 Day One Coverage

[JediJaida]

[Random Axe]

I can't think of any reason why they haven't asked for delivery.

Why on earth would they leave the stuff that they paid for to moulder in the warehouse?

The DS rep must have worked for Mattel.

[JediJaida]

I can't think of any reason why they haven't asked for delivery.

Why on earth would they leave the stuff that they paid for to moulder in the warehouse?

[ZICA]

I hope you got paid for this stuff, it would suck if your stuck with all that merchandise and no way to get rid of it.

I've already been paid so no problems there.

I think she meant with storage fees. Maybe he can charge them rent to hurry production and release schedules along?

Sounds like a good idea!

I'd think they'd just sticker over the logo and perhaps sticker a plastic hang tag on the back. The labour involved in repackaging them can't possibly cost out, especially with the extra hands. Do you mind giving a ballpark on the quantity of pieces we're talking about?

Sorry but I can't give those numbers out. As for the packaging, I feel like they'll put the figures on blister cards just to stay consistent with the other 8" figure lines they've released.

[darkmonkeygod]

I don't have a clue when they'll make the figures available again and they have yet to take possession of the remaining inventory. They've paid me for it, but they definitely don't seem to be in a big hurry to get it. Just guessing I feel like they will probably repackage Buck and Tiger Man.

I'd think they'd just sticker over the logo and perhaps sticker a plastic hang tag on the back. The labour involved in repackaging them can't possibly cost out, especially with the extra hands. Do you mind giving a ballpark on the quantity of pieces we're talking about?

[Tothiro]

yes, craig's been paid already.

I think she meant with storage fees. Maybe he can charge them rent to hurry production and release schedules along?

[starsky]

yes, craig's been paid already.

[JediJaida]

I hope you got paid for this stuff, it would suck if your stuck with all that merchandise and no way to get rid of it.

[ZICA]

Any indication from DST, as to when they will make the figures available again?
Have you already handed over your inventory stock over to them?
I'm wondering, if they will dismantle the old packages and repack the existing Buck and Tiger Man figures?

I don't have a clue when they'll make the figures available again and they have yet to take possession of the remaining inventory. They've paid me for it, but they definitely don't seem to be in a big hurry to get it. Just guessing I feel like they will probably repackage Buck and Tiger Man.

[Mefiboschet]

Any indication from DST, as to when they will make the figures available again?
Have you already handed over your inventory stock over to them?
I'm wondering, if they will dismantle the old packages and repack the existing Buck and Tiger Man figures?

[ZICA]

Sooooooooo kool. Sorry for asking a dumb question, but I'm not really familar with any of these business type issues. Can DST make anything(size) they want from BR now? Or because they gernerally make 8" figures that's what will be expected. Congrats man, I'm sure that's a huge weight lifted off your shoulders.

Based on what little I know I think they have plans for other merchandise but I can't say for sure what it is. I'd say the property will most likely get the Mini-Mates treatment at some point.

[Byrnes]

Sooooooooo kool. Sorry for asking a dumb question, but I'm not really familar with any of these business type issues. Can DST make anything(size) they want from BR now? Or because they gernerally make 8" figures that's what will be expected. Congrats man, I'm sure that's a huge weight lifted off your shoulders.

[Type Two]

Great, great news for everyone. Congratulations!

[vulcan2074]

Awesome news, congrats!
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