[Prowl 2009]

TheFwoosh recently conducted their latest Ask Matty Q&A session with Mattel, who were kind enough to answer some more questions, allbeit in sparce detail, regarding the future of the DCUC retail line...

Q: When are we going to get some insight to the game plan for DC 6-inch at retail? Hopefully by the time this question is answered we will know the fate of the subscription, but a LOT of fans really need to know what the plan for store shelves is once 2012 hits.

A: At NYCC we’ll have more news on the specifics of the DC Universe product at retail in 2012.

Q: There seems to be a little confusion about the upcoming, re-branded 6″ retail line. You have said that the character selection will focus not merely on DCnU designs, but on more “mainstream” characters like Superman and Batman. Seeing as how there are a limited number of “mainstream” characters, can we expect the line to explore classic, comic-inspired figures (for example Golden Age Superman or Earth-2 Robin) or is it more likely to venture into things like “scuba attack Batman” and “kryptonite armor Superman”?

A: You likely won’t see “Scuba Attack Batman” in the rebranded line. While the line will focus on mainstream characters such as Batman and Superman, think of all of the awesome versions of Batman and Superman in the comics. We can bring those to life in the 2012 retail line.

You can read the full Q&A session with Mattel here: http://thefwoosh.com/2011/09/ask-matty-91511