[Prowl 2009]

SDCC 2011 DCUC Updates:

. DCUC Wave 19 at Comic Con
http://www.toyark.com/news/san-diego...dcc-2011-4448/

. More DCUC SDCC 2011 Exclusive Swamp Thing pictures
http://www.toyark.com/news/san-diego...dcc-2011-4449/

. Batman: Arkham City & Legacy figures at SDCC 2011
http://www.toyark.com/news/san-diego...dcc-2011-4451/


We also have two new shots today of LOSH figures Karate Kid and Brainiac-5, thanks to our friends over at DCUC.info!

[Prowl 2009]

We now have confirmation that the DCUC Wave 19 Hawkman actually will be coming with an alternate headsculpt. To be honest, I was really thinking of passing this Hawkman up, as I find the Wave 6 figure I have to be vastily superior, but, now with that alternate Katar Hol head sculpt, I think I'll be grabbing him afterall!

Thanks to The Fwoosh for this awesome shot taken at SDCC 2011!

[hrothgars]

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Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

We now have confirmation that the DCUC Wave 19 Hawkman actually will be coming with an alternate headsculpt. To be honest, I was really thinking of passing this Hawkman up, as I find the Wave 6 figure I have to be vastily superior, but, now with that alternate Katar Hol head sculpt, I think I'll be grabbing him afterall!

This is bound to be a crowd pleaser... with you and me at least.

[CapGunsOnline]

I'm loving those new DC Universal toys.

Quick question people....what do you think of the new Batman villain Bane in the upcoming movie?

[brittap]

I'm a big Bane fan so I'm just waiting to hear how they're going to play him. As for Hawkman It's cool that he comes with the 2nd head, but it wasn't just a a mask that covered his head it went down his neck. They missed up the same way with the C&C Bane.

[jimster2010]

I got to have this set. All sculpts and not a reissue in the bunch, plus it's the Crime Syndicate.

[brittap]

well from what we've seen wave 19, wave 20, Batman legacy wave 2, CS 5 pack, and Golden age Flash from Matty Collecter for me. But I've got to tell you Mavel Legends well be giving Matty a run for MY money next year.

[Prowl 2009]

What an exciting weekend for DCUC Fans at SDCC 2011!

For those that missed some of the convention highlights, DCUC Wave 20, which was unvailed at the show, will be the last DCUC retailer wave.

Since DC is re-branding and renumbering, think of the DCUC situation not as an end but a kickstart to something else.

Quoted from panel discussion: “We will still see 6″ DC figures that can live along side your existing collection.”

Below, you'll also find attached shots of DCUC Wave 20, supplied to us by our friends over at DCUC.info!

[Prowl 2009]

We also have shots today of Mattel's proposed exclusive DCUC figures for their newly announced DCUC Infinate Eaths club!

Feast your eyes on:

Jay Garrick (Flash)
Atrocitus
Starman

The first 3 monthly figures offered through the club. Mattel is also holding another Fan's Choice Poll for a future monthly figure, as you can see from the slide posted below...

Sinestro Corps Sinestro and White Lantern Flash will also be unvailed later this year!

Thanks to DCUC.info for the attached shots!

[protostar8]

Any clue when the Joker/Harley Quinn 2 pack is coming out?

[Prowl 2009]

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Originally Posted by protostar8

Any clue when the Joker/Harley Quinn 2 pack is coming out?

Yeah, the panel at Comic Con said Fall 2011, exclusively at Toys R Us.

[Prowl 2009]

We also have confirmation that a new Batman Legacy Arkham City Joker and Robin 2-pack is also on the horizon for a Fall 2011 release!

On top of this, when you purchase Arkham City from TRU, you'll receive a free Arkham City Batman figure done up in his classic 1970's colors! Also slated for Fall 2011!

[protostar8]

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Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

We also have confirmation that a new Batman Legacy Arkham City Joker and Robin 2-pack is also on the horizon for a Fall 2011 release!

On top of this, when you purchase Arkham City from TRU, you'll receive a free Arkham City Batman figure done up in his classic 1970's colors! Also slated for Fall 2011!

Awesome! I may have to go with TRU then unless Amazon knocks off $15-20 like they do sometimes.

[Prowl 2009]

There has been a lot of misinterpritation as to some things mentioned at the DCUC Mattel panel at SDCC 2011, so posted below is a link to an audio interview of some of the top brass in the DCUC department at Mattel to clear up any misconceptions about what was said during the panel and exactly what fan's of the DCUC line can expect in the coming months:

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/m...eldc-interview

Thank you to AFI for sharing the link with us!

[Prowl 2009]

Over the long weekend, MattyCollector revealed another Infinate Earth's exclusive for the DC Universe Classics Line - Poison Ivy.

According to MattyCollector's Facebook Page: Hey DC Universe fans, you asked for it, you got it! Here is the reveal of another 6″ character in the DC Universe Club Infinite Earths subscription program…Poison Ivy! To get this figure, as well as the other subscription figures, sign up for the club: MattyCollector.com Online Store - DCU 2012

They also further updated their Facebook page with what the outcome will be for these figures if the club doesn't go through: To clarify the DC Universe Club Infinite Earths subscription, If the sub does not move forward, the figures announced will not be a part of the 2012 retail line. The only way we will create these DC Universe figures in 2012 is through the subscription program. To get Starman, Atrocitus, Flash 1, and Poison Ivy, sign up for the sub: MattyCollector.com Online Store - DCU 2012

So there you have it, only way we're getting these is to sign up for the Infinate Earth Club and hoping it goes through. Kinda disappointing if you ask me.

Thanks to MattyCollector for the update!

[brittap]

No,"If the sub does not move forward, the figures announced will not be a part of the 2012 retail line. The only way we will create these DC Universe figures in 2012 is through the subscription program. " We just won't get them in 2012. So let me think, wait a year to get the few figures I've seen I want OR put down a lot of cash on the hopes I will want most of what the sub puts out. I'll wait, thanks.

[Crazy Jetty]

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Originally Posted by brittap

No,"If the sub does not move forward, the figures announced will not be a part of the 2012 retail line. The only way we will create these DC Universe figures in 2012 is through the subscription program. " We just won't get them in 2012. So let me think, wait a year to get the few figures I've seen I want OR put down a lot of cash on the hopes I will want most of what the sub puts out. I'll wait, thanks.

Or more realistically, if the subscription fails we won't get them at all.

It won't be "Well, our attempt to price gouge the true fans failed. They called our bluff. Lets get these guys back on store pegs."
DCUC is a failing line (Partly to uninterest, huge part due to shoddy distribution and cruddy computer ordering systems). This is Mattel's attempt to stay loyal to the hardcore fans who were loyal enough to support this line for twenty + waves.
(plus meaning the DCSH and Batman and Superman lines that were before it) If this fails, they're not going to assume they were going about it in the wrong way, They're going to realize it's because this line simply does not have the fan interest to keep it going, even in this very limited way.
And honestly? They'd be right.

[Prowl 2009]

Our buddies over at TheFwoosh were kind enough to pass on some great loose shots of the entire second wave of Batman Legacy figures!

As we know, Wave 2 consists of:

Batman w/ Batmite (Earth-2)
Batgirl
Catman

Catman is the only completely new figure in the series. He features the standard male legs, the belt trunks and the larger upper body and arms in his make-up. The Four Horsemen paid some real attention to detail with this figure, even going so far as to giving him the bulkier chest, he was pretty bulked up in those Gail Simone Secret Six comics. He comes with some new pieces, including a new sculpted belt, pointy shoes and cape straps. The head sculpt is awesome and I love the addition of the 5-o'clock shadow. The figure features excellent paint work, including some superb air brushing and nice crisp lines and overall chest symbol. He also comes with some neat looking claws that fit pretty well, although not perfectly flush, on his knuckles. I must agree with The Fwoosh when they say this figure, along with Owlman, easily belong on this year's Top 10, and overall, best pair of DCUC figures to date!

Batman (Earth-2) is the second figure in the line. He utilizes parts from past Batman figures, but sports a new, smiling head sculpt and will perfectly fit alongside your JSA pieces. It's pretty obvious that the popular Batman: The Brave and the Bold show was a big reason we finally got both this piece and the Golden Age Joker and I think that's great! Batman also features the first Batman Legacy pack-in companion - Batmite. He looks good and I love his cowl with the one askewed ear! No other accessories are included, but this is one awesome 2-pack I am sure DC and BTBATB fans will snatch off the pegs quickly!

A repainted Batgirl (Barbara Gordan) rounds things out in the second Batman Legacy Wave. She looks great in her new, glossy black costume and although I really wasn't crazy about the figure when it was first revealed, I have changed my mind and will most deffinetly be picking her up. Yeah, she's a straight up reapint with no accessories, short of a display stand, but it's Babs Gordan and this new cosutme really works on her.

There you have it, a line that outdoes the first in every way if you ask me! Catman is amazing and the K-Mart exclusive Earth-2 Batman / Batmite combo pack have sealed the deal for me, and throwing in a newly repainted Batgirl is just a nice bonus! All 3 of these pieces are highly recommended and I hope we will see more Legacy DCUC figures in the near future!

Enjoy the attached shots, thanks to TheFwoosh!

[Prowl 2009]

MattyCollector has extended the deadline one more week for their DCUC Infinate Earths club. Now fan's have until Sunday, August 14th, 2011 at 11:59 PM to purchase a club membership...

Said MattyCollector: At press time the DC Universe Club Infinite Earths sign-ups are at 29%. We’re still 71% away from the level of subscribers needed to move forward but we really want to see this club happen, so we’re extending the sale one more week. And what’s good for one is good for all, so now you’ve got until Sunday August 14th at 11:59 p.m. PT to order any of our 2012 subscriptions!



DC Universe Club Infinite Earths
True collector 6″ characters like Poison Ivy, Atrocitus, The Flash 1 and Starman, oversized figures and fan’s choice for the club-exclusive!

So DC Fans, we have another week to make this club a reality. Sign up today!

[Prowl 2009]

Thanks to The Fwoosh, we have some awesome shots of the newly released DCUC Mad Love 2-pack, which has started showing up at Toys R Us in the US.

The figures within are exact copies of their first release counterparts, although Joker sports a new suit and Harley Quinn finally has a properly painted face without the blue shadowing.

All the accessories, Harley's mallet and pop-gun and Joker's mallet, cane, playing cards and laughing fish, are included within the set, so if this is your first Joker and Harley Quinn, you get all the accessories from their original releases.

Articulation on Joker takes a slight hit over the Wave 10 original from 2009, as his neck is stiffer and doesn't have the full range of motion the Wave 10 version did. Also, his new coat is a much stiffer plastic, which seems to hinder the ab movement. The rocker ankles are also missing, giving this Joker a much stiffer stance than the original.

Paint is good as well. As mentioned, the blue shading on Harley Quinn is gone, although a nice subtle wash around the eyes is present. Her face is a much nicer shade of white this time, as is Jokers. The pinstripes on Joker's pants is also a nice, subtle affect.

Packaging is done up in the same style as the Tango with Evil painting done by Alex Ross, which inspired this set and looks great if you're a MISB collector. If not, no need to worry about the pose warping limbs on the figures as they are packaged in a way that prevents this from happening.

All in all, this is a great set. It has some small flaws, but they can easily be overlooked considering all that you get within this 2-pack. Highly recommended, even if you already have Joker and Harley figures. They're improvements, for the most part, over their original releases, all the accessories are present and the packaging is aces all around!

Enjoy the attached shots of this TRU exclusive supplied by our buddies over at The Fwoosh!

[Prowl 2009]

. Check out this audiocast of a round table discussion on the topic of Mattel's Club Infinate Earths. They discuss some great points. It runs about 30-minutes, but is worth listening to.

http://www.dcuc.info/features/dcuc-d...key-creations/

Thanks to DCUC.info for passing it on!

. We also have a new shot of the Arkham City exclusive Batman figure fan's will recieve if they get the game at Toys R Us!

Enjoy!

[Crazy Jetty]

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[hrothgars]

DCUC Discussion with Julius Marx & Spy Monkey Creations - The DC Universe Classics (DCUC) Info Archive

[Prowl 2009]

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

link doesn't work

Fixed.



Whether you are a DC or MOTU fan, it was rather upsetting to hear that the DCUC vs MOTU 2-packs would be scrapped after this year.

While I was under the impression (because I don't really follow this particular line) that the Comic Con exclusive Faker vs. Bizzaro would be the last pack, I find myself corrected.

Two more sets are slatted to hit TRU retailers before the end of the year, and this morning, thanks to TheFwoosh, we have (or at least I have) our first look at the two final DCUC vs MOTU sets.

Feast your eyes on:

Green Lantern vs. Zodiac
Supergirl vs She-Ra

Green Lantern is basically a straight up repack of last year's metallic painted version of Hal Jordan and comes with DCUC Wave 11 John Stewart's machine gun construct.

The Supergirl included in the She-Ra set is the Linda Danvers version of the character and, like Bizzaro, is a straight up repack of the DCSH line. Interestingly though, the bio included on the box is that of Kara and not Linda.

In my opinion, while DC fans should just up and skip the Green Lantern set, the Bizzaro and Supergirl set are worth getting as neither character has been released for a while and it may be a good chance to finally add the pair to your collection.

We have some pictures below for your viewing pleasure, compliments of our friends over at TheFwoosh!

[Soundout]

That was the perfect (and last) chance to release Hal with the fist construct, so why didn't they?