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I'm pretty sure that was the plan too. However, I think any change to the plan came from the standpoint of, "How can we get more money out of this?" and not "What will be better for the customer?"

I have no dog in the race after this, honestly. Mattel can go any direction it chooses and I'll be fine. Between DCUC, McFarlane, and a few choice high end Mafex/Mezco figures, I have the core "classic" Justice League, my 90s DC favorites, and now Batman Returns (my favorite Batman movie) all...

LOL, that's cute. I think the last time any company gave you a multi pack for the same price as a single was the POTF 2 line with two Ewoks for the price of one. Those days are gone forever. Now that I think about it, how great would it have been if those three penguins were actually parted...

The promo pics of the penguin commandos have a pic of Duck Penguin modeling the coat. The right hand is in full view, flipper looks fine, the left hand is obscured yet again. Also, I'm looking at the commando 3 pack more closely now that I actually have time, and is that some kind of cardboard...

I still haven't seen a straight-on picture of Penguin's hand, either the single or Duck release. Is it a flipper or did they Todd it up?

The Duck is still sitting there.....the one thing (besides Max) that I didn't scoop up in all the madness. I'm clinging to my "less is more" mentality and telling myself I don't need it. We'll see if that willpower holds.

If we are playing Mattel predictions, I'm going to guess mainstream all the way. At least for the start. More Batman, more Superman, all the core DC characters that you and I are thinking of, the stuff we already have multiple times over. All of this has to sell through first, then they MIGHT...

About what I expected the experience to be. I was afraid I wouldn't get all I wanted and I didn't. I hold out hope for Shreck just for the fact that he will also (apparently) come to Target and Walmart. He's still far from lacked in, but at least it's something.

OK, got my confirmation from BBTS, that that's a relief. I need to go back to work. If anyone sees Shreck pop up on GameStop and is able to grab an extra I'd appreciate it!

I was on MTS the second it went up, had the bundle in my cart, didn't get it. I got the penguin 3 pack single from them. I headed over to BBTS and placed an order for the other 3. I got the "thanks for your order" page but no confirmation email yet and they are not in my list of orders. Not...

That's the price I expected. After shipping and tax it's going to be close to $200 for the five figures, $100 for the Duck, $300 for the lot. Still undecided on the Duck.

Correct. The buying experience for the fans has become worse and worse as the line went on. What the hell happened?

So preoccupied with Batman Returns figures I forgot about Mystique dropping today too. I can't get to her order page yet..... EDIT: I see now, 8am central for her.

Yeah. Honestly this wave could very well be the climax of the line as far as I'm concerned. I'm consoling myself knowing that I'm not going to be subjected to mercenary pricing for too much longer. Again, I like the way these look, I'm just disappointed by the price, the lack of accessories...

When the toy company knows they have you over a barrel no matter what. "Deluxe Edition", one accessory, $35.

Eh, you were cutting it close by the four minute mark. I know for a fact it was gone by 6 minutes but I am probably off on that. I was online AT the time it was up, ordered within seconds. I am not usually free at 11am central time on Fridays but I found coverage for the couple of minutes...

Still have that Harley and it's one that my girls gravitate toward so I'm probably not going to get rid of it. I THINK it's supposed to be animated? So that's why the head is exaggerated? Even though it's Terry Dodson art on the trading card? Who really knows. Early wave one indication of...

Superman looks exactly as I expected. Can't tell with the black background how well the mullet is executed but I assume well enough. Again, black background, hard to tell, but it looks like the Penguin does have correct hands. Hooray, accuracy! I feel like we are being trolled with these...

I grabbed Scarecrow and Batgirl just now from BBTS. Thankfully they aren't scheduled to arrive until November. This is an expensive week already. Can't wait for Scarecrow, though. Batgirl is "meh", might cancel her, we'll see. But damn, that Scarecrow...... EDIT: Man, 6 minutes in and...

Your post brought it to mind but I've heard "it's an all new sculpt" many times before in defense of high prices. See ML Maximum Series. All new sculpt and BIG mega fig type characters? Sure, of course raise the price. All new sculpt and standard size characters? Invest back into the line...

Can someone remind me when Scarecrow drops?

There was never a defense for the "Collector's Edition" price even before Dr. Midnight. There was nothing in them to warrant the $30 price. The box is bigger. That's it. Then they go and HIKE the price $5 more! That's brazen. But people are still paying. Paying without batting an eyelash...

They've upped the ante on the likenesses of the Bale and the Ledger likenesses. Joker looks pretty awesome. Problem is, do you know how much I'm spending on Batman this week (IF all goes according to plan)? Too much. EDIT: OH, he's not actually shipping until this time next year? Well...

Red Platinums are a mixed bag for me. I've seen Batman Cowardly Lot on many occasions, same with final suit Riddler from Batman Forever. I saw Begins Scarecrow a handful of times. Then there is Cyborg Superman (GameStop) who I've never seen in person and was only able to get online and I'm...

I consider 89 Batman iconic and Batman Returns a masterpiece. It's Batman, but WB let Tim Burton go full Tim Burton. Then WB said they don't want any more Tim Burton because McDonald's toys. Sigh. Still, Returns is one of my favorite movies of all time. Planning my day around getting those...