[Thugnificent]

Goddamn, Two-Bad is only through subscription? I'd love to own that figure, I had him as a kid. Wow they're really forcing folks hands on whether to subscribe or not if they want that (and likely future others) figure. In a way it's unique for subscribers as it's a solid benefit (and most subscriptions to something have pretty decent bennies to make it worth your while). To anyone else, that sucks to get an affordable figure.

The only real downer I can see (aside from maybe but likely shitty customer service) are stupid high shipping rates to Canada. They'll be a chunk higher than what you 'muricans pay. Quarterly shipping sounds sweet, but I'm wary if the figures don't all come or are busted & Digital River can't replace them.

There are positives and negatives to Mattel's method, you can just see the divide between folks. I applaud the company for providing a unique method to get clearly adult-oriented figures that aren't compromised by the needs of mass retail. With no Batmans or Green Lanterns to produce, I doubt it could survive as is. Companies like Neca do a good job, but far as I can tell most of their lines only run for a couple rounds & don't always head to Wal-Mart. Looking into DCU & MOTUC lines, I appreciate the breadth & consistency of the lines. Not many that have good runs like that. At the same time, I can see why MattyCollector rubs peoples the wrong way.

Also, getting packaged mail is always foolish & brightens the day. Getting a magazine every month adds a little something to the day, and consistent mailed toys monthly is exciting.