[themadbubbler]

People have touched on some important factors, including character selections and character mixes in each wave. I think the BIGGEST factor in making the line a continued retail success would be price-point, price-point, price-point- not just cost, but also what you get for the money. The prices of DC figures have been climbing. When the first wave of DCUC came out, they were $9.99 many places. Now, DCUC and Batman Legacy figures are pushing $20.00 each at most retailers. You don't get any more for your money, either- Batman Legacy figures do include display stands, but no 'Collect and Connect' figure piece. What's more, the accessories are minimal-to-nothing- almost $20.00 for a Catwoman figure, and you can't include a simple whip? And for DCUC Wave 20- the Nekron figure is split up between 7 figures, not six, and you STILL can't include a scythe? I know plastic prices have gone up, but I feel like Mattel is greedier than Hasbro. Hasbro's new take on Marvel Legends isn't perfect, but I feel like they're doing a better job than Mattel right now.