The DC Multiverse 2023 News Thread - Reveals and Chat

ThorOdinson123 · 07-09-2023, 05:01 PM

There will be a Mcfarlane Multiverse panel at SDCC this year

What we can expect:
No Female reveals cause they cause cooties.
20 new Batmans
10 new Supermans

and more reissues of figures in funky paint

Specter · 07-09-2023, 09:19 PM

So im thinking of getting into this line but I have a question about the scale.
is it consistent throughout or more to the specific iterations

Like if I have
Injustice Batman would he scale well to Arkham Catwoman, Gal Wonder Woman, etc?

Trivial Psychic · 07-09-2023, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Specter

So im thinking of getting into this line but I have a question about the scale.
is it consistent throughout or more to the specific iterations

Like if I have
Injustice Batman would he scale well to Arkham Catwoman, Gal Wonder Woman, etc?

Unfortunately...no. Todd's scale, as well as his proportions, are all over the place. At one point he was using one of his Robin figures as a unit of measurement during his reveal videos as if that was some sort of industry standard.

Specter · 07-09-2023, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

Unfortunately...no. Todd's scale, as well as his proportions, are all over the place. At one point he was using one of his Robin figures as a unit of measurement during his reveal videos as if that was some sort of industry standard.

Oh man, thanks

En Sabah Nerd · 07-09-2023, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Specter

So im thinking of getting into this line but I have a question about the scale.
is it consistent throughout or more to the specific iterations

Like if I have
Injustice Batman would he scale well to Arkham Catwoman, Gal Wonder Woman, etc?

It can be washy but I'd say they generally mesh well together, or at least close enough. I've got around 50 McFarlane Multiverse figures including game and movie versions and only two or three feel blatantly out-of-size to the others. There are definitely inconsistencies with certain characters though like 3 Jokers Batman is totally bigger than Rebirth Batman even though both are comic looks. The figures that aim to capture an artist's specific style are more likely to stand out against the bulk of the line and I tend to section those off to their own pocket displays.

These are fictional characters in a medium where each rendition is defined by the artist so the idea of strictly adhering to a set scale just isn't going to pan out across the board and so holding toys of said characters to a strict scale is a bit silly to me. Generalizations on the other hand are easier to capture and when those are failed it's more head-scratch-worthy like when Mattel made Big Barda the size of a normal woman and therefore shorter than Mister Miracle.

Thatannoyingguy · 07-10-2023, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThorOdinson123

There will be a Mcfarlane Multiverse panel at SDCC this year

What we can expect:
No Female reveals cause they cause cooties.
20 new Batmans
10 new Supermans

and more reissues of figures in funky paint

You called it. Hahaha! This is a shitty repaint of the same Superman figure. What’s next? DKR all black Superman/Batman two pack? Lmao.

I’m guessing McFarlane will show off a pirate Batman.

deecee4 · 07-10-2023, 10:58 AM

Wow, that looks absolutely terrible.

ThorOdinson123 · 07-10-2023, 01:07 PM

A figure worthy of Gold Label cause nobody wants this crap. SDCC exclusive

Cyclopswc · 07-10-2023, 01:21 PM

I guess that's McFarlane's interpretation of "cell shading", a figure that only look right if you pose it a certain way and look at it from a specific angle. Except in this case, not even they can pose it in a way that looks like the artwork it's supposedly based on. So it just looks like a Two-Face Superman.

an99 · 07-10-2023, 02:26 PM

Seriously Todd? That Superman is embarrassing.

Harbinger · 07-10-2023, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclopswc

I guess that's McFarlane's interpretation of "cell shading", a figure that only look right if you pose it a certain way and look at it from a specific angle. Except in this case, not even they can pose it in a way that looks like the artwork it's supposedly based on. So it just looks like a Two-Face Superman.

Thats not cell shading, this look just got pelted with tomatoes!

firmpulse · 07-10-2023, 02:46 PM

Stupid

TheBlueMarvel · 07-10-2023, 02:58 PM

^lol one word is all that's needed for this...

User897 · 07-10-2023, 03:01 PM

Even for this questionable line, this Superman is the WORST figure I've seen since (insert another Todd figure here).

Primehunter · 07-10-2023, 06:29 PM

WOW, talk about your pieces of crap!!!

SpasticPlastic · 07-10-2023, 08:25 PM

I hope he's available online at some point! If not, I'll be paying out the arse on eBay for him.

Zigerlion · 07-10-2023, 09:56 PM

Todd saw Hasbro's craptastic cell shaded figures and went: "hmmm, how can I make shading worse?"

Dr Kain · 07-10-2023, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThorOdinson123

A figure worthy of Gold Label cause nobody wants this crap. SDCC exclusive

Is that Injustice Superman after he's murdered half the planet?

Harbinger · 07-11-2023, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Is that Injustice Superman after he's murdered half the planet?

Nah. He was stopping for a hot dog and accidentally squeezed the catsup bottle too hard.

Skoob · 07-11-2023, 01:44 AM

Talk about 'scraping the bottom of the barrel.' This is just sad.

CosmicCreature · 07-11-2023, 03:05 AM

Im not upset now I dont have to try get the con exclusives . Im just happy its not a classic version of a character .
I dont blame Mcfarlane for trying to make money all these weird repaints on the same tooling over and over .I just pass them by maybe somebody likes them. it would probably drive me a bit crazy to be a completest for this line.

Whatever happened to the Cyborg baf wave from target ? wasnt there a Wonder woman possibly in that wave?

ghostbogey · 07-11-2023, 05:06 AM

The "Sup"...
is Cool..

In a "Postmodernism"...
"Artsy" kind of way...

Did I...
just say that???? ;^)

RodimusZX · 07-11-2023, 08:11 AM

I actually don't mind it all that much... of course it will depend on if I can get it or not without a lot of trouble, if it's a huge line or whatever I'll probably give up.

Man, can you imagine if classic Wonder Woman is made an SDCC exclusive??? I mean, the mold would still show up later at some point, but that would be some premium Todd trolling for sure

T0ySick · 07-11-2023, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zigerlion

Todd saw Hasbro's craptastic cell shaded figures and went: "hmmm, how can I make shading worse?"

Worse than marvel legends anything..not possible. "I disagree says super7 and Mezco"

While Beast kingdom mumbles in the corner.."Wait till they get aload of me!"

StudioOneTwelve · 07-11-2023, 03:06 PM

Batmobile 2 pack is going back up for sale July 17th at 12PM EST for those still seeking!!

07-09-2023, 05:01 PM	#1201
ThorOdinson123 The King of Asgard Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Asgard Posts: 2,357	There will be a Mcfarlane Multiverse panel at SDCC this year What we can expect: No Female reveals cause they cause cooties. 20 new Batmans 10 new Supermans and more reissues of figures in funky paint Last edited by ThorOdinson123; 07-09-2023 at 05:06 PM..

07-09-2023, 10:29 PM	#1205
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Specter So im thinking of getting into this line but I have a question about the scale. is it consistent throughout or more to the specific iterations Like if I have Injustice Batman would he scale well to Arkham Catwoman, Gal Wonder Woman, etc? It can be washy but I'd say they generally mesh well together, or at least close enough. I've got around 50 McFarlane Multiverse figures including game and movie versions and only two or three feel blatantly out-of-size to the others. There are definitely inconsistencies with certain characters though like 3 Jokers Batman is totally bigger than Rebirth Batman even though both are comic looks. The figures that aim to capture an artist's specific style are more likely to stand out against the bulk of the line and I tend to section those off to their own pocket displays. These are fictional characters in a medium where each rendition is defined by the artist so the idea of strictly adhering to a set scale just isn't going to pan out across the board and so holding toys of said characters to a strict scale is a bit silly to me. Generalizations on the other hand are easier to capture and when those are failed it's more head-scratch-worthy like when Mattel made Big Barda the size of a normal woman and therefore shorter than Mister Miracle. __________________

07-10-2023, 02:37 PM	#1211
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,139	Quote: Originally Posted by Cyclopswc I guess that's McFarlane's interpretation of "cell shading", a figure that only look right if you pose it a certain way and look at it from a specific angle. Except in this case, not even they can pose it in a way that looks like the artwork it's supposedly based on. So it just looks like a Two-Face Superman. Thats not cell shading, this look just got pelted with tomatoes! __________________

07-10-2023, 08:25 PM	#1216
SpasticPlastic Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,893	I hope he's available online at some point! If not, I'll be paying out the arse on eBay for him. __________________ Spastic for Plastic Dead Air Disco

07-10-2023, 09:57 PM	#1218
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,760	Quote: Originally Posted by ThorOdinson123 A figure worthy of Gold Label cause nobody wants this crap. SDCC exclusive Is that Injustice Superman after he's murdered half the planet? __________________