[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by jwyss234

My BvS Batman arrived today. I swapped out the neck barbell joint for a shorter one and it really improved the figure. The head sits lower and looks more natural. Also, the head was pinched out of package due to being mostly hollow. Warming it up and having the neck go up inside of the head helped return it to its natural shape. The head now has a better likeness to Batfleck.

Thanks for that suggestion. I had a nagging feeling that something felt off with the figure in hand, and couldn't quite pinpoint it until you mentioned it. Used the neck peg from the Page Puncher (Noel?) Batman for the swap and I'm much happier with it now.

[Comedian]

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

I ordered 2 sets. If you get a Platinum, I'd gladly trade for it. (If I don't get one)

You got it. As soon as they come in I’ll let you know.

[tagmac]

Got my Catwoman/Batpod in yesterday, and I have to say, it's a lot smaller than I thought it would be, including the figure. The McFarlane figures seem to run very large, but Catwoman seemed to be more in scale with the Star Wars Black Series figures, and the Movie Masters Batpod looked a lot larger than this new one, even though those figures were smaller.

[ThorOdinson123]

Todd released first look at a J Scott Campbell Zatanna statue today. Like WTF Todd you idiot you know Fans want a figure of Zatanna not a damn statue.

[Jester]

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Originally Posted by ThorOdinson123

Todd released first look at a J Scott Campbell Zatanna statue today. Like WTF Todd you idiot you know Fans want a figure of Zatanna not a damn statue.

Wait, people other than Paul Dini actually like Zatanna?

[hasbroherofan]

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Originally Posted by ThorOdinson123

Todd released first look at a J Scott Campbell Zatanna statue today. Like WTF Todd you idiot you know Fans want a figure of Zatanna not a damn statue.

Dude was seriously trying to argue that female characters don’t sell (meanwhile, nearly every other major genre action figure line has no problem with this), so it wouldn’t surprise me if he thought the only market for Zatanna was as a sexy statue or something equally dumb.

[jayvee]

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Originally Posted by ThorOdinson123

Todd released first look at a J Scott Campbell Zatanna statue today. Like WTF Todd you idiot you know Fans want a figure of Zatanna not a damn statue.

What a flipping tease, but that is a beautiful statue.

[ghostbogey]

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Originally Posted by jayvee

What a flipping tease, but that is a beautiful statue.

"ditto" ;^)

[Jester]

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Originally Posted by hasbroherofan

Dude was seriously trying to argue that female characters don’t sell...

Ah yes, who to believe: the impassioned and emotional fan, or the manufacturer actually reading the sales data...

[SpasticPlastic]

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Originally Posted by Comedian

You got it. As soon as they come in I’ll let you know.

Thanks!

[hasbroherofan]

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Originally Posted by Jester

Ah yes, who to believe: the impassioned and emotional fan, or the manufacturer actually reading the sales data...

Making figures of female characters doesn’t seem to be an issue for Marvel Legends or any other superhero toy line aimed at collectors. Hell, even other DC lines didn’t have this problem.

Let me put it like this: the likes of Poison Ivy, Hawkgirl, Huntress, Vixen and Black Canary are all way more popular than nobodies like Ghostmaker and Abyss, and Todd had no problem making toys of those two duds.

[lordbest]

In order for female figures not to sell then male figures would all have to sell. The moment a male figure pegwarms it destroys the argument because it immediately shows other factors are in play.

I love to get figures of my favourite female characters but I've only bought three McFarlane Multiverse female characters because they have all been fucking garbage with terrible faces and bizarre proportions.

[jayvee]

Agree with much of what is being said. Some of McToys female figures are just, I don't know, not good. From character selection, to paint scheme, so many of them leave a lot to be desired. Knightfall Catwoman and Wonder Woman (2 recent examples of his recent femmes) were beautifully done. And they're gone. Super Woman was an odd character choice, but while I don't recall seeing it "out in the wild" very often, it is gone. How many wouldn't go back in time to pick up a few of that one for customizing? I would.

But (movie) Catwoman and Cyclone, were just very blah, like minimal effort went into the colors and design. Very drab. I didn't even know who Cyclone was. Harley (BOP and Suicide Squad 2): one was an odd looking figure (gold lame?) and the other was sporting a dress (where was the leather beach assault outfit?) I passed on all of these. WHen McToys tries to do well, the figure sells well. That's it - it's not rocket science.

[ThorOdinson123]

Black and Grey Knightfall Batman up for pre-order



https://www.amazon.com/McFarlane-Toy...f_=as_li_ss_tl

AzBat Red up for Pre-order

https://www.amazon.com/McFarlane-Toy...f_=as_li_ss_tl

[Zorn88]

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Originally Posted by ThorOdinson123

Black and Grey Knightfall Batman up for pre-order

https://www.amazon.com/McFarlane-Toy...f_=as_li_ss_tl

Appreciate you! Snagged me a "Knightfall" Batman

[Jester]

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Originally Posted by hasbroherofan

Making figures of female characters doesn’t seem to be an issue for Marvel Legends or any other superhero toy line aimed at collectors. Hell, even other DC lines didn’t have this problem.

Hasbro and Mattel are much larger companies than McFarlane Toys, and both ML and DCUC make/made re-use of existing tooling on a much larger scale and much more consistently.

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Originally Posted by hasbroherofan

Let me put it like this: the likes of Poison Ivy, Hawkgirl, Huntress, Vixen and Black Canary are all way more popular than nobodies like Ghostmaker and Abyss, and Todd had no problem making toys of those two duds.

Is the average consumer even aware of who those last four are, apart from perhaps some hazy memories of the Justice League cartoons and maybe Batman: The Brave and the Bold?

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Originally Posted by jayvee

Agree with much of what is being said. Some of McToys female figures are just, I don't know, not good. From character selection, to paint scheme, so many of them leave a lot to be desired. Knightfall Catwoman and Wonder Woman (2 recent examples of his recent femmes) were beautifully done. And they're gone. Super Woman was an odd character choice, but while I don't recall seeing it "out in the wild" very often, it is gone. How many wouldn't go back in time to pick up a few of that one for customizing? I would.

But (movie) Catwoman and Cyclone, were just very blah, like minimal effort went into the colors and design. Very drab. I didn't even know who Cyclone was.

Guarantee you that if Cyclone had looked like this, she wouldn't have peg-warmed so hard.

[ThorOdinson123]

First appearance Bats up for pre-order

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052OJY6U...f_=as_li_ss_tl

[Black Arbor]

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Originally Posted by lordbest

In order for female figures not to sell then male figures would all have to sell. The moment a male figure pegwarms it destroys the argument because it immediately shows other factors are in play..

Well now you’re just generalizing as well. There’s some truth to “female characters don’t sell”, but you’ll usually be able to sell a GOOD figure of a well-known female character (see the new Wonder Woman selling out constantly for proof of that), but you’ll have duds like Carrie Kelly Robin, Cyclone and female Batman Beyond who stink up pegs for months or even years after release…

[Comedian]

The Batman figures are great. Ordered all 3. I’m really hoping more first appearance figures keep coming.

Also my Crisis on Infinite Earths set just shipped from McFarlane. Quite the DC day.

[Zigerlion]

Batman knightfall pre-order sold out already lol

[deecee4]

All 3 sold out at bbts within like 20 minutes. I made sure to preorder FA & Knightfall bats cause I'm sick of overpaying for these figures on ebay.

[hasbroherofan]

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Originally Posted by Jester

Hasbro and Mattel are much larger companies than McFarlane Toys, and both ML and DCUC make/made re-use of existing tooling on a much larger scale and much more consistently.

This line has also started delving into frequent reuse. If they can actually cobble something together that looks good, many won’t mind. Hell, making more female characters gives them a wider library of parts that can be recycled going forward.

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Is the average consumer even aware of who those last four are, apart from perhaps some hazy memories of the Justice League cartoons and maybe Batman: The Brave and the Bold?

If we’re talking “the average person doesn’t know them” as a rationalization for not making more women, that immediately disqualifies a good chunk of male characters as well. Characters like Booster Gold, Red Tornado, Captain Atom and Firestorm have around the same level of exposure (in some cases less), and they all got figures.

[EvilMonkeyPope]

"What does Batman need with a wrench?" Homer Simpson

[Titan]

Does anyone know if this site is this legit?

bro-depot: The have a listing for DC Multiverse Collector Edition #11: Starfire.

Looks like release is May, maybe an announcement is coming in the next few weeks. I hope, I've been waiting for this one!

[hasbroherofan]

I think that was reported in the previous leaks, yeah.