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Perhaps if McFarlane had made an Adrienne Barbeau to go with him, he would have been hornier.

I’m having more fun with McFarlane’s current character selection than I’ve had with any other line in years, and I think that’s part of my problem. It makes it difficult to have reasonable expectations for Mattel’s character selection when you’re getting deep cuts like Blackhawk and Vigilante...

I still remember the day that news of that wave’s lineup broke. It was definitely a turning point.

I’m glad you said that, because it’s given me some much needed perspective on my own posts. If the figures are good, I’m going to be on board in some capacity. I’m making myself out to be much more difficult than I am by presenting things I’d like to see as demands.

Yes, that’s pretty much my own personal definition. I’m sure if I was even 10 years younger, my attitude and perspective towards this new line would be much different. My ass is tired. 😛

I do. I also remember making the case at the time for completing teams early because none of us truly know how many waves a line has left including those who are overseeing it. That was in the late ‘00s though. Lines have become more resilient since then, probably because we no longer have to...

I don’t think that’s necessarily true, but I do think that they have to set themselves apart in some way, shape, or form from what’s come before in the last 25+ years. You’re asking collectors to buy into yet another DC line. You’ve got to give them a compelling reason to do that, especially...

I’m thinking more in terms of itches that haven’t been scratched like some of the names that have been dropped in the last page or two of replies. What I think Mattel needs to instill early on is the belief that anything is possible, and this is the comprehensive DC line that everyone has been...

I know Mattel is going to play the hits (as well they should), but if they want to get collectors on board that are fatigued from collecting multiple DC lines over the last 25+ years, I think it would really behove them to include some deep cuts from the jump. For example, I wouldn’t expect a...

Oh, I know. I waited five long years for McFarlane to get the boot, and now that his run with the license is almost over, the number of DC Multiverse figures in my collection is multiplying like bunny rabbits. While most of that is driven by character selection, there have also been some real...

I think a lot of collectors are looking for validation, but I don’t personally care if a reviewer trashes something I like. I enjoyed Chuck Austen’s run on X-Men. If I’m willing to admit that in a public forum, I think I’m fairly immune to being influenced by other people’s opinions, but at...

The short answer is that any IP other than Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and Street Fighter could potentially pique my interest, especially female characters. Some specific IPs I’ve always wanted include: Top Cow Crossgen Star Trek (OST) Image Wildstorm Resident Evil …and an “Anime Classics” line of...

A good analogy is that it’s like I’m a kid snooping for presents before Christmas. If I happen to find them, then I’m blowing my dopamine load on something I can’t even open yet. By the time Christmas morning comes, it’s more of a formality. Sure, I’m happy to finally have the toy in hand...

On a different note, I was watching my fifth or sixth You Tube review of the McFarlane DC Multiverse Zatanna, and I got to thinking. Has the proliferation of video reviews taken some of the excitement out of receiving and/or opening a new figure? My Zatanna just shipped from BTBS today. Is...

I’ve grown to despise the word “liability”.

Absolutely. It’s more of an indictment of where I’m at as a collector than it is of Mattel. I mean, it’s going to be a mass market DC line. They’re going to play the hits, and the quality will likely be the similar to Hasbro’s or McFarlane’s.

All I need to see is a female Legionaire (other than Saturn Girl) form the Levitz/Giffen era that rivals any other 6” to 7” figure in the domestic market in terms of both overall quality and value, and I’m in. Am I being ridiculous? Yes, but the point I’m trying to make is that just because...

In my book, Hasbro’s most noteworthy accomplishment was what I’ve always referred to as the “Trojan Horse” strategy…selling the Marvel Legends line to big box retailers as part of the merchandising for the latest Marvel Studios film. This was at the beginning of 2014 when the line was on life...

See, that’s where I struggle. Part of me agrees with you, and part of me laments the absence of the quarter moons on his shoulders, the Blue Beetle double boot tops, and the soft goods cape (especially the fabric used - I often see a greenish undertone in mine), all issues that while outdated...

The company I work for uses the same awards program. It’s nice to have so many options instead of the usual corporate swag.

I just picked up the standard version of Rocket Red this morning. That makes NINE McFarlane DC Multiverse figures I’ve bought in 2026…and we still have a week left in January: Mr. Miracle Metron Jay Garrick Ice Zatanna Elongated Man Elongated Man (Platinum) Blackhawk Rocket Red By contrast, I...

I could probably bundle my home and auto for less than that EQL bundle is going to cost shipped.

Missed the chase Zatanna. Got my arrival notice at 11:36 but got busy at work and didn’t check my e-mail for a couple of hours. It’s just as well, honestly. I ponied up for the Elongated Man platinum because I’ve never had a figure of him in that costume and always wanted one. I didn’t...

Yet another Beast Boy? I’m always interested in more Teen Titans, but how about some love for the rest of the team (outside of Robin/Nightwing)?

Am I the only deviant that had to suppress a snicker after reading this post? 😜