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Dr Kain · 08-01-2014, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

CMIII:

Who knows man, but it does seem like there isn't much investment in what's left of this line....by either Mattel or we fans.....

About Lantern/Riddler, apparently a South American company named Pacipa (later changed to Playful) acquired the "Superfiends" license years ago and made these figures. The "Super-Amigos" (hilarious) were sold in parts of South America. I actually remember seeing some of these in NYC bodegas when I was a teen. At the time, I just thought they were funny knock-offs or bootlegs. I wish I had bought one because now people pay top dollar for these things.

Looks like Mattel is paying homage to this bit of "Superfriend" history. If you look closely, you can see that they emulated the F'd-up paint app and all! The character's name was “El Acertijo."

I've got some "Figure Sleuth" in my wheelhouse too! Maybe I can be your sidekick! LOL

We all know why they made their Riddler Jordan look like shit, but that still does not mean we can just let Mattel get away with intentionally making a shitty toy, especially for $30 + shipping. A turd is a turd no matter how much you polish it. That "Riddler" looks like a turd, so it is a turd.

08-01-2014, 06:51 AM	#7534
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,754	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel CMIII: Who knows man, but it does seem like there isn't much investment in what's left of this line....by either Mattel or we fans..... About Lantern/Riddler, apparently a South American company named Pacipa (later changed to Playful) acquired the "Superfiends" license years ago and made these figures. The "Super-Amigos" (hilarious) were sold in parts of South America. I actually remember seeing some of these in NYC bodegas when I was a teen. At the time, I just thought they were funny knock-offs or bootlegs. I wish I had bought one because now people pay top dollar for these things. Looks like Mattel is paying homage to this bit of "Superfriend" history. If you look closely, you can see that they emulated the F'd-up paint app and all! The character's name was “El Acertijo." I've got some "Figure Sleuth" in my wheelhouse too! Maybe I can be your sidekick! LOL We all know why they made their Riddler Jordan look like shit, but that still does not mean we can just let Mattel get away with intentionally making a shitty toy, especially for $30 + shipping. A turd is a turd no matter how much you polish it. That "Riddler" looks like a turd, so it is a turd. __________________