[Prem1x]

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Originally Posted by Johnnyakiba

Were the Walmart Gigantic Battles considered sucsess?

I think that would fall under "Sales/Cost Data" non-topic.

[trebleshot]

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Originally Posted by Tarquinius

I think an important question to ask is:

At the end of the last Q and A for 2009, there was mention of stands being released for MU SHIELD series figures. Is there any new development on this?

(I dunno if this falls under the NOT to cover questions)

I posted something similar to this in the official Q&A thread.

By the way, if you want questions to be considered for submission, please make sure to post them in our official thread (however you would like them worded).

[Prem1x]

1. Rephrasing a Jonny Q: "Will Gigantic Battles be back this Christmas in addition to the scheduled Masterworks Galactus or is he replacing that release vehicle this year"?

2. I'll try rephrasing my Nick Fury question from above to avoid the will he be released part: "Marvel Exclusive MU Nick Fury is fetching $70-$90 on eBay lately so it appears fans like him. The IM2 line also looks to release a Sam Jackson figure that can easily double as an "Ultimate" Nick Fury. So, it looks as if MU should see classic Nick released again perhaps before an MU Ultimate Nick is needed. Does the Marvel Exclusive deal prevent or slow Nick from being re-released perhaps in a different release format or slightly different deco?"

3. "Hasbro MU team deserves praise for the improved QC, sculpt and artic from recent waves. Hopefully more characters will get thigh swivels and be able to look up when they fly. With the Ms Marvel body still being used for upcoming Kitty Pryde (instead of a smaller body), why wasn't the MU female body given comparable arm articulation to StarWars or Joe females? Will the female MU arms be improved and might the waist swivel be eliminated when a new generic female body is introduced?"

[RenegadeReviews]

I love the idea of us taking the time to do this, because by doing this, we Arkers can hammer out and choose our three questions, so when we are officially asked to submit (assuming it'll be in a new thread) we can simply just post our three that we agreed to.

I like the idea of asking about the stands the most so far.

[Tarquinius]

So any word on this? I thought we were suppose to get answers on the 20th

[Shin Densetsu]

Now Taking Questions For Hasbro's Marvel Q & A Round 2

Please follow the rules regarding question submission:

Topics open for discussion – Deco Decisions, Design Choices, Design Process/Development and Redeco/Retooling. Also, questions pertaining to past and current Line Strategy and Marketing.

Topics that cannot be addressed - “When will X toy be made/redesigned/released?”, Hypothetical, Sales/Cost Data, Product Idea Submissions, Potential Design/Redesign and Future Movie/Entertainment.

[Space Cowboy]

Has the "Wolverine and the X-Men" toy line been completely cancelled, never to return, or has the delay on Season 2 of the animated series caused a delay in the product line as well? Is the marketing strategy of the line to continue as long as there are new episodes airing or will the television series continue without a supporting toy line?

[ghostdog0081]

Other than cost what is the decision behind painting on parts such as shirts and belts for some figures and not on others?

[roadkill]

are there any plans to make playsets or vehicals?

[boombatty]

Are there any plans to release Box sets again like the 3 packs or the GI Joe 7 Packs (meaning themed sets like X-Men, Avengers, Dark Avengers, Young Avengers, X-avengers (heeheehee), etc.)?

[nomad1632]

are we going to see more iron man 2 movie concept figures such as the hulkbuster, and space flight armors? and perhaps weapon packages?

Also are the movie military drones coming out in the 3.75 figure line?

[blackman2005]

1. Are there any plans to release more IM2 3.75" waves pass those shown at the last toy fare? Can you share with us some characters to look for in the future?

2. Will there be a return to ML single figures for 2011.

3. Any plans to improve the quality of MU figures? Will there be a revisit for more classic characters to receive better tooling than those that were released in previous waves?

[DrewBlank]

Is there any possible way to upgrade the plastic or retool the joints on the MU figures so they don't fall apart as easily? My children have dozens of recent Star Wars figures and 25th style GI Joes and I don't think I've ever seen a detached arm or a leg in their toy bins, but I'd say about 1 out of every 4 MU figures loses a limb within fifteen minutes of opening (without my children touching them).

My Green Goblin and Hobgoblin from series 1 have exactly one leg position that doesn't end in limb loss and won't go on their gliders. Sunfire from series 2 lost his arm at the shoulder coming out of the package and the joint is stretch out and won't go back on. Most of the figures with chest articulation are beginning to slouch. Why does this toy line fall apart when related toylines (GI Joe, Star Wars, and even Indiana Jones) have sturdy joints and hard plastic limbs?

[Snowflakian]

1. What's the teams favorite figures from concept, and how did it stack up in final execution for the mass market?

2. With the inclusion of Ghost Rider in marvel crossovers, was there a push to make it MU figure compatible in bike mode?

3. What are the team's favorite characters? (made or unmade, just a typical who are you guys fanboys/girls of?)

[TheSymbiote]

1.Are the wave 5 figures on bigbadtoystore the official list?
2.Will the Ghost rider figure come with his motor cycle

[rsg]

What's the issue with quality in this line? The Marvel Universe line seems so flimsy and a few of them just plain fall apart. In comparison to the X-men Origins Wolverine, the Spiderman 3.75's and GI Joes lines these just don't hold up to the age range they're supposed to. I collect as well as buy for my 4 year old and would like to see an improvement in quality. Any chance?

Case in point, the Doctor Doom figure which was amazing in sculpt and detail but is unplayable with. My son keeps losing its head and he can't hold his gun and the joints are flimsy.

The models and sculpts are great though, so keep at it with those.

[ferndog1980]

Will you be making the other Havok versions, Xfactor or the older xmen?
Will you be making the Ironfist with open shirt and high collar?
Will you be making the Colossus with yellow/Red knee covers?
You guys should release more of them more often, like a wave of singles and a wave of 2-packs every month or something, if its possible.

[Snowflakian]

People, let's try to keep the questions within the rules.

No future media questions includes the cartoons. (Though they've said previously those lines are done now anyway.)

No asking for when X figure will be made, or repainted. (Hulkbuster was already confirmed at toy fair though.)

Etc.

[Tarquinius]

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Originally Posted by DrewBlank

Is there any possible way to upgrade the plastic or retool the joints on the MU figures so they don't fall apart as easily? My children have dozens of recent Star Wars figures and 25th style GI Joes and I don't think I've ever seen a detached arm or a leg in their toy bins, but I'd say about 1 out of every 4 MU figures loses a limb within fifteen minutes of opening (without my children touching them).

My Green Goblin and Hobgoblin from series 1 have exactly one leg position that doesn't end in limb loss and won't go on their gliders. Sunfire from series 2 lost his arm at the shoulder coming out of the package and the joint is stretch out and won't go back on. Most of the figures with chest articulation are beginning to slouch. Why does this toy line fall apart when related toylines (GI Joe, Star Wars, and even Indiana Jones) have sturdy joints and hard plastic limbs?

Haha I like this question because my GG and HB are exactly the same way.


FIGURE STANDS!!!! I'm dying to know

Something along the lines of....

It was stated in last year's Q and A that Hasbro was going to release stands for SHIELD series MU figures. Has there been any talk on where this may be released (exclusive online?) and what design they would take after (would you guys give out an entire list of figures made and X amount of stands?)

[trebleshot]

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Originally Posted by Snowflakian

People, let's try to keep the questions within the rules.

Exactly. If you're unsure of the rules, please see the first post in this thread.

Didn't we have a thread for how to word your Q&A questions?

[Prem1x]

1. Why wasn't the female MU body given bicep swivels or elbrows?

2. How long will must any particular MU body stay in service before it get scrapped or improved? E.g. will we expect new MU articulation improvements make it into already existing bodies that would benefit from it, like Spider-Man?

[Guneagle01]

why is the QC of the Iron Man 2 line so horrible?

[Spekkio]

Not a question: These question rules are a pain in the ass. I understand some of the restrictions probably stem from legal issues, but it doesn't seem to me like there's much information we can get when the topics are so limited.

Question: If the Wal-Mart exclusive Iron Man 2 6" assortment is a big success, how likely is it that there might be another wave or two?

Question: There have been concerns expressed about scalping of the Wal-Mart exclusive Iron Man 2 6" assortment, particularly War Machine. Do you have any way to mitigate this, for the sake of honest consumers like me that cannot or will not pay exorbitant amounts of money for these figures on online auction sites?

[nomad1632]

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Originally Posted by Spekkio

Not a question: These question rules are a pain in the ass. I understand some of the restrictions probably stem from legal issues, but it doesn't seem to me like there's much information we can get when the topics are so limited.

Question: If the Wal-Mart exclusive Iron Man 2 6" assortment is a big success, how likely is it that there might be another wave or two?

Question: There have been concerns expressed about scalping of the Wal-Mart exclusive Iron Man 2 6" assortment, particularly War Machine. Do you have any way to mitigate this, for the sake of honest consumers like me that cannot or will not pay exorbitant amounts of money for these figures on online auction sites?

I agree with your question its very troubling that scalpers will get these figures before we the actual fans can and I wouldn't buy them on ebay either at double or triple the price.

[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by Spekkio

Not a question: These question rules are a pain in the ass. I understand some of the restrictions probably stem from legal issues, but it doesn't seem to me like there's much information we can get when the topics are so limited.

Question: If the Wal-Mart exclusive Iron Man 2 6" assortment is a big success, how likely is it that there might be another wave or two?

Question: There have been concerns expressed about scalping of the Wal-Mart exclusive Iron Man 2 6" assortment, particularly War Machine. Do you have any way to mitigate this, for the sake of honest consumers like me that cannot or will not pay exorbitant amounts of money for these figures on online auction sites?

The rules are definitely limitations but it is standard for all Hasbro action figure brands now, it was implemented starting this year.