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Tony_Bacala · 08-13-2020, 06:29 AM

So, DC Direct / Collectibles always shared out images and prototypes of things VERY early compared to other manufacturers, sometimes more than a year in advance.

That pic, and it's debut, was at Toy Fair 2020. Even then, it said "Date TBD". Some retailers however put up listings whenever there is a new item shown even if it's not officially offered by the company to retailers.

On top of all that, in between Toy Fair and now, DC Comics split from Diamond Comic Distributors which was the primary way to access DC Direct product.

I don't have a definitive answer, but I'm guessing some retailers jumped the gun on offering the new product announced at Toy Fair with no dates, and then multiple things happened after that, maybe a wink/nod somewhere, and it lead them to remove the later figures.

Again, that's speculation.

Here are the original reveal stories:

https://news.toyark.com/2020/02/23/t...figures-382568

https://news.toyark.com/2020/02/20/d...reveals-379247

Original plans were tentatively:

October 2020

Vampire Batman
Catwoman
Batman Who Laughs,
Batman V2

Spring 2021 or TBD

Thomas Wayne Batman
Robin
Batgirl
Talon

08-13-2020, 06:29 AM	#15
Tony_Bacala Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,669	So, DC Direct / Collectibles always shared out images and prototypes of things VERY early compared to other manufacturers, sometimes more than a year in advance. That pic, and it's debut, was at Toy Fair 2020. Even then, it said "Date TBD". Some retailers however put up listings whenever there is a new item shown even if it's not officially offered by the company to retailers. On top of all that, in between Toy Fair and now, DC Comics split from Diamond Comic Distributors which was the primary way to access DC Direct product. I don't have a definitive answer, but I'm guessing some retailers jumped the gun on offering the new product announced at Toy Fair with no dates, and then multiple things happened after that, maybe a wink/nod somewhere, and it lead them to remove the later figures. Again, that's speculation. Here are the original reveal stories: https://news.toyark.com/2020/02/23/t...figures-382568 https://news.toyark.com/2020/02/20/d...reveals-379247 Original plans were tentatively: October 2020 Vampire Batman Catwoman Batman Who Laughs, Batman V2 Spring 2021 or TBD Thomas Wayne Batman Robin Batgirl Talon __________________ Transformers at TFW2005.com!