Mattel DC Figures

joshsquash729 said:
Oh really? Well, I stand corrected, then. The Batman and Flash just looked more "deluxe" than the Joker ones. When see pretty pictures, Josh no read words.
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They can't/won't be showing off the stuff meant for collectors this early in the year. Maybe we'll see something by SDCC, but even that could be iffy. So, everything we've seen so far has been part of the kids' line. You can tell, though, since none of the figures have more than 'kind of shit' articulation. No ankles. Nothing in the torso. Etc.
 
The Batman Who Laughs that seems to come with those faceplates (fantastic idea, and one I would've used over and over as a kid) is pretty close to his comic look, but has those odd stitches added. Passes enough for me, so I might pick up that one to test the line and because that gimmick is so good. But otherwise, none of the other Batman are accurate enough for this nitpicker who already owns way too many Batmen.
 
I like them so far, and I hope the do vary up their offerings, but I doubt it. If anything I can see shortly used or one off looks for the more popular characters to pop up, like longhair Superman, Pants Wonder Woman, or Shiny Batman, but I want folks like Ma Hunkle, Mr. Bones or Jimmy Olsen. I don't need them to be heavily articulated or come with a lot.
 
Wow, I'm such a dumb ass. I didn't realize those face plates were for the blue costume Batman, Flash and the Robin they haven't shown yet. That is great stuff for a kids line! I'm all in for the kids line and the collector line. I'm loving just what I see here.
 
My initial reaction is that it’s nice to see Mattel at least trying to give the customer more at a time when so many others are giving the customer less. Then again, most companies do put their best foot forward out of the gate. I remember being so impressed with the first wave of Black Series figures and then wondering what the hell happened when the next few waves hit.
 
RichardSimmonsRobot said:
Joker and Flash look decent. The other figures look a little gangly in their proportions. In some respect I like the brighter colors but the type of plastic being used in such vibrant colors also makes them look more like kid toys. I realize that's what they're "supposed" to be, but we both know kids weren't screeching about articulation and swappable faceplates.
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That's an iffy generalization. My 10yo is always complaining when the figures I buy for him don't have swappable faces/heads and have limited articulation.
 
These honestly look great for a kids line. And the price point is really good too. So, there is the 6.5" Core line, a 6.5" 2 Pack with Batman and Superman, the 12" line, the Batmobile, and then the big Crusher Batman. It all looks fun. It says the Superman and Batman in the 2 pack has dialogue, sounds, and light effects
 
I don't expect to buy a whole lot from the kids' line but I'll say right upfront that I'm already considering that Bat-Link Batmobile (not sure if that's really what it's called) and the armored Batman they've already shown.
 
Interesting if that' the name they're going with. The Batlink term was used for that weird hi-tech Kenner Batman Beyond line and for The Batman figures from Mattel back when that cartoon was still on the air.

Saw the K-Pop Demon Hunter toys from Mattel, and honestly, they are loaded with accessories at a low price point. Fun face plates, too. Hope they manage something similar for the DC collector figures.
 
RexMason said:
Saw the K-Pop Demon Hunter toys from Mattel, and honestly, they are loaded with accessories at a low price point. Fun face plates, too. Hope they manage something similar for the DC collector figures.
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They know they are guaranteed to sell millions of those toys around the world. Even if there’s a slight over budget on initial production they know it’s coming back that 10 fold in sales that it’s not a risk.
 
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