[M3T4L V1KING]

Here's my personal takes on the figures posted above:

Metron: As a DCUC fan, it's okay. As a New Gods fan, I must have it.
Old School Catwoman: Oh hell no...
First Appearance Batman: PASS
Arkham City (He's in the game?) Nightwing: Oh sweet Moses, yes.
Larfleeze: YES!
Penguin: Not to sure... want the figure, don't want the colours.
Battle Damaged Batman vs. Azrael: I'm torn... I like the Batman, I like the Azrael, but I hate the battle damaged aspect.
Blue Lantern Kyle Rayner vs. Sinestro Corps Hal Jordan: Yes for the simple fact that I rather enjoyed the comic book story behind it.

[Fortune]

Heres my list.

Metron: if I get it good if not oh well.
1st appearance Catwoman: HELL YES
1st appearance Batman: eh I will grab him
Arkham City Nightwing: he prob comes with Harley quinn so yes!
Arkham City Harley Quinn: HELL YES!
Larfleeze: sure
Penuin: yes!
Battle Damaged Batman vs. Azrael: sure
Blue Lantern Kyle Rayner vs. Sinestro Corps Hal Jordan: pass

[Falconhood]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyAddict

Hope this is a good place to throw this. . .MattyCollector has put up the listings for the upcoming sale next week. Legion of Super Heroes 12pack = $180.

Got mine yesterday! Love it! It's great!
I hope we get more members in the Infinite Earths Membership, like Dawnstar, Shadow Lass, and a REAL Invisible Kid. I wasn't really amused by the empty spot.

[kenm2474]

Metron: Pass
1st appearance Catwoman: Pass
1st appearance Batman: Pass
Arkham City Nightwing: Yes
Arkham City Harley Quinn: Yes
Larfleeze: Possibly
Penuin: Possibly
Battle Damaged Batman vs. Azrael: Pass
Blue Lantern Kyle Rayner vs. Sinestro Corps Hal Jordan: Pass

[Prowl 2009]

DC & WB Consumer Products Extend Agreement with Mattel:

Burbank, Calif., November 1, 2011 — Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), with DC Entertainment, announced today that it has extended its successful relationship with leading worldwide toy manufacturer, Mattel, Inc. The new multi-year agreement allows Mattel to continue as master toy licensee for the complete universe of DC Comics characters. Under the terms of this strategic alliance, Mattel is granted unprecedented access to the complete breadth and scope of the DC Comics vault of characters, which includes more than a thousand world-famous DC Comics Super Heroes and DC Comics Super Villains, such as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and The Joker. Further, the agreement includes popular characters such as The Flash, Aquaman, Shazam!, Green Arrow and Hawkman.

“We have developed an incredibly successful partnership with Mattel and we are very excited about taking the relationship to new levels,” said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have an unrivaled slate of content support across all key platforms essential to our global consumer products business which is anchored by our alliance with Mattel.”

“The DC Comics Super Heroes enjoy a worldwide fan base that keeps the demand high for consistently imaginative new product,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing at Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The extension of the Mattel agreement ensures that these fans will continue to be amazed by our DC Comics Super Hero offerings for many years to come.”

As part of the ongoing relationship, Mattel is set to develop toy lines for two of Warner Bros.’ most highly anticipated theatrical releases: on July 20, 2012, The Dark Knight Rises, and on June 14, 2013, Man of Steel. Future television-based collaborations include Warner Bros. Animation’s upcoming television series, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, along with their ongoing product support for Young Justice, also from Warner Bros. Animation. Both animated series are exclusive to Cartoon Network and will be the tentpole programming for “DC Nation,” the new multiplatform, branded block of original programming and exclusive content, featuring DC Comics’ library of legendary character properties, which will debut in 2012. A special Green Lantern: The Animated Series hour-long movie event airs Friday, November 11 at 7 p.m. on Cartoon Network. In addition to the rights to existing DC Comics characters, animation and motion pictures, the extension includes Mattel’s rights to produce toys based on future DC Comics films and animation projects that are developed and produced during the term of the agreement.

“Mattel has been a longtime, valuable partner to the DC Comics creative team,” stated Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment. “We look forward to working with Mattel and the Warner Bros. Consumer Products team to bring new DC Comics Super Hero toys to life for our fans around the world.”

Mattel supports the universe of DC Comics characters across all of its portfolio of core brands, including Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, Barbie®, Mattel Games and Fisher-Price®, where the DC Super Friends products featuring the Imaginext®, Shake ‘n Go®, GeoTrax® and HeroWorld™ lines have introduced the DC Comics characters to an increasingly vast audience. The addition of the new Little People® product line that features DC Comics characters will expand consumer appeal even further. Mattel continues to bring the talents of its world-class sculptors, designers and developers to create product lines that target kids, collectors and pop culture enthusiasts. In combination with their deep knowledge of kids and expertise in kid-targeted marketing, product and content development, Mattel has developed DC Comics Super Heroes sections in the toy aisle designed to attract a new generation of kids to the universe of DC Comics characters for the first time, while fueling the flames of collectors’ and fans’ passion for these popular characters. In 2012, Mattel will partner with Diamond Comic Distributors to help extend its presence globally with exclusive European distribution rights for the DC Comics 6″ action figure line. With the broad scope of category rights granted, Mattel is uniquely positioned to leverage this rich portfolio across many different categories.

“We are thrilled to further our long-standing partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and support the extensive DC Comics portfolio’s franchise development,” said Tim Kilpin, Executive Vice President of Mattel Brands. “The DC Comics characters are rich in story and we look forward to bringing these popular characters to life through innovative product design.”

During its 10-year relationship with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Mattel has created and delivered a number of successful toy lines that bring the fun, action-packed heroism and excitement of DC Comics’ characters to life, including top-of-the-line action figures, vehicles and role play accessories across all DC Comics brands, including the 2005 release of Batman Begins, the 2008 release of The Dark Knight and the 2011 release of Green Lantern, along with a collection of heroes and villains from the popular animated series Batman: The Brave and The Bold and Young Justice, as well as the Batman and Superman family of DC Comics Super Heroes action figure lines.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT – News) (Buy Christmas Gifts for Kids | Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Boy & Girls | Mattel ) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2011, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the fourth year in a row, and also is ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens.” With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are “Creating the Future of Play.”

[Fortune]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

DC & WB Consumer Products Extend Agreement with Mattel:

Burbank, Calif., November 1, 2011 — Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), with DC Entertainment, announced today that it has extended its successful relationship with leading worldwide toy manufacturer, Mattel, Inc. The new multi-year agreement allows Mattel to continue as master toy licensee for the complete universe of DC Comics characters. Under the terms of this strategic alliance, Mattel is granted unprecedented access to the complete breadth and scope of the DC Comics vault of characters, which includes more than a thousand world-famous DC Comics Super Heroes and DC Comics Super Villains, such as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and The Joker. Further, the agreement includes popular characters such as The Flash, Aquaman, Shazam!, Green Arrow and Hawkman.

“We have developed an incredibly successful partnership with Mattel and we are very excited about taking the relationship to new levels,” said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have an unrivaled slate of content support across all key platforms essential to our global consumer products business which is anchored by our alliance with Mattel.”

“The DC Comics Super Heroes enjoy a worldwide fan base that keeps the demand high for consistently imaginative new product,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing at Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The extension of the Mattel agreement ensures that these fans will continue to be amazed by our DC Comics Super Hero offerings for many years to come.”

As part of the ongoing relationship, Mattel is set to develop toy lines for two of Warner Bros.’ most highly anticipated theatrical releases: on July 20, 2012, The Dark Knight Rises, and on June 14, 2013, Man of Steel. Future television-based collaborations include Warner Bros. Animation’s upcoming television series, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, along with their ongoing product support for Young Justice, also from Warner Bros. Animation. Both animated series are exclusive to Cartoon Network and will be the tentpole programming for “DC Nation,” the new multiplatform, branded block of original programming and exclusive content, featuring DC Comics’ library of legendary character properties, which will debut in 2012. A special Green Lantern: The Animated Series hour-long movie event airs Friday, November 11 at 7 p.m. on Cartoon Network. In addition to the rights to existing DC Comics characters, animation and motion pictures, the extension includes Mattel’s rights to produce toys based on future DC Comics films and animation projects that are developed and produced during the term of the agreement.

“Mattel has been a longtime, valuable partner to the DC Comics creative team,” stated Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment. “We look forward to working with Mattel and the Warner Bros. Consumer Products team to bring new DC Comics Super Hero toys to life for our fans around the world.”

Mattel supports the universe of DC Comics characters across all of its portfolio of core brands, including Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, Barbie®, Mattel Games and Fisher-Price®, where the DC Super Friends products featuring the Imaginext®, Shake ‘n Go®, GeoTrax® and HeroWorld™ lines have introduced the DC Comics characters to an increasingly vast audience. The addition of the new Little People® product line that features DC Comics characters will expand consumer appeal even further. Mattel continues to bring the talents of its world-class sculptors, designers and developers to create product lines that target kids, collectors and pop culture enthusiasts. In combination with their deep knowledge of kids and expertise in kid-targeted marketing, product and content development, Mattel has developed DC Comics Super Heroes sections in the toy aisle designed to attract a new generation of kids to the universe of DC Comics characters for the first time, while fueling the flames of collectors’ and fans’ passion for these popular characters. In 2012, Mattel will partner with Diamond Comic Distributors to help extend its presence globally with exclusive European distribution rights for the DC Comics 6″ action figure line. With the broad scope of category rights granted, Mattel is uniquely positioned to leverage this rich portfolio across many different categories.

“We are thrilled to further our long-standing partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and support the extensive DC Comics portfolio’s franchise development,” said Tim Kilpin, Executive Vice President of Mattel Brands. “The DC Comics characters are rich in story and we look forward to bringing these popular characters to life through innovative product design.”

During its 10-year relationship with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Mattel has created and delivered a number of successful toy lines that bring the fun, action-packed heroism and excitement of DC Comics’ characters to life, including top-of-the-line action figures, vehicles and role play accessories across all DC Comics brands, including the 2005 release of Batman Begins, the 2008 release of The Dark Knight and the 2011 release of Green Lantern, along with a collection of heroes and villains from the popular animated series Batman: The Brave and The Bold and Young Justice, as well as the Batman and Superman family of DC Comics Super Heroes action figure lines.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT – News) (Buy Christmas Gifts for Kids | Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Boy & Girls | Mattel ) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2011, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the fourth year in a row, and also is ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens.” With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are “Creating the Future of Play.”

This is very good news indeed im very glad we get to keep getting awesome toys from a awesome company

[LXL_Guy]

So what line would Larfreeze be in if being released at retail? I figure he's his own line since he wants to be only mine.

[Crazy Jetty]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXL_Guy

So what line would Larfreeze be in if being released at retail? I figure he's his own line since he wants to be only mine.

That.... would be.... HILARIOUS.

[hrothgars]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXL_Guy

So what line would Larfreeze be in if being released at retail? I figure he's his own line since he wants to be only mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

That.... would be.... HILARIOUS.

Very funny, I admit, though probably not popular enough of a joke for anyone who hasn't read the Rainbow Lantern book(s).

I'm still laughing though.

[Prowl 2009]

MattyCollector.com's Facebook page recently posted a small sneak peek at what figures are in store for the first retail DC line in 2012. Making up the first line in 2012 of the new DC Universe All-Stars series are:

Batman Beyond : A re-release of the DCUC Wave 4 figure
Superboy Prime: Complete with Anti-Monitor Armor
Plastic Man: Based on his appearance in the Flashpoint comic series by Geoff Johns.
LarFleeze: First revealed at NYCC.

Here is what Matty had to say regarding the new line on their Facebook page:

2012 DC Universe All-Stars Sneak Peek

DC Universe Fans,

As you know, the DC Universe Classics line is finishing up at retail with the highly anticipated Wave 20, including the Fans Choice Collect and Connect® Nekron. Then, following Wave 20, well introduce a completely new DC Universe 6″ line at retail, the DC Universe All-Stars. Designed especially to complement the DC Universe Club Infinite Earths figures, this new line will blow your collector mind!

You first saw Larfleeze at New York Comic Con. Heres another look at him, plus your first official sneak peek at the rest of the figures from the first mix at retail…

•Larfleeze: The wielder of orange light finally joins the DC Universe! This collection-essential figure builds out the Corps.
•Superboy Prime: The only super-powered being on Earth Prime, he comes complete with his Anti-Monitor armor.
•Flashpoint Plastic Man: Check out this edgy new version of Plastic Man from the popular Flashpoint comics.
•Batman Beyond: Behold our sweet take on the iconic Caped Crusader.
So there they are – the four amazing figures that make up the first mix at retail. Its been an awesome year for the DC Universe line and with the DC Universe Club Infinite Earths program on Mattycollector.com and the DC Universe All-Stars line at retail, 2012 is going to be even better!

–Matty

I am very pleased with this first line of the re-branded DCUC figure line. So happy Mattel is re-releasing Batman Beyond most of all! Will be getting all of these awesome figures upon their release. As Mattel stated, 2012 is going to be an awesome year for DC Universe All-Star fans! More news as it develops!

Thanks to AFP and MattyCollector.com for the heads-up!

[Fortune]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

MattyCollector.com's Facebook page recently posted a small sneak peek at what figures are in store for the first retail DC line in 2012. Making up the first line in 2012 of the new DC Universe All-Stars series are:

Batman Beyond : A re-release of the DCUC Wave 4 figure
Superboy Prime: Complete with Anti-Monitor Armor
Plastic Man: Based on his appearance in the Flashpoint comic series by Geoff Johns.
LarFleeze: First revealed at NYCC.

Here is what Matty had to say regarding the new line on their Facebook page:

2012 DC Universe All-Stars Sneak Peek

DC Universe Fans,

As you know, the DC Universe Classics line is finishing up at retail with the highly anticipated Wave 20, including the Fans Choice Collect and Connect® Nekron. Then, following Wave 20, well introduce a completely new DC Universe 6″ line at retail, the DC Universe All-Stars. Designed especially to complement the DC Universe Club Infinite Earths figures, this new line will blow your collector mind!

You first saw Larfleeze at New York Comic Con. Heres another look at him, plus your first official sneak peek at the rest of the figures from the first mix at retail…

•Larfleeze: The wielder of orange light finally joins the DC Universe! This collection-essential figure builds out the Corps.
•Superboy Prime: The only super-powered being on Earth Prime, he comes complete with his Anti-Monitor armor.
•Flashpoint Plastic Man: Check out this edgy new version of Plastic Man from the popular Flashpoint comics.
•Batman Beyond: Behold our sweet take on the iconic Caped Crusader.
So there they are – the four amazing figures that make up the first mix at retail. Its been an awesome year for the DC Universe line and with the DC Universe Club Infinite Earths program on Mattycollector.com and the DC Universe All-Stars line at retail, 2012 is going to be even better!

–Matty

I am very pleased with this first line of the re-branded DCUC figure line. So happy Mattel is re-releasing Batman Beyond most of all! Will be getting all of these awesome figures upon their release. As Mattel stated, 2012 is going to be an awesome year for DC Universe All-Star fans! More news as it develops!

Thanks to AFP and MattyCollector.com for the heads-up!

Unless I am missing something then it doesnt seem to have any new info from when they first showed the figures :/

[Prowl 2009]

^^ Nah, just been very sick lately, so I missed when this was first announced and I wanted to add it to my DCUC forum as soon as I read it.

[hrothgars]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

^^ Nah, just been very sick lately, so I missed when this was first announced and I wanted to add it to my DCUC forum as soon as I read it.

Glad you're feeling better, welcome back!

While we are waiting for these to come out, be sure to snap up any remaining DCUC on your wish lists, $9.99 at TRU. I have been looking for an advert to no avail, but remember that if you can show the price at a competing store, Target & Walmart (others, too?) will price match, essentially making ALL DCUC $10 through 11/19.

[Fortune]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

^^ Nah, just been very sick lately, so I missed when this was first announced and I wanted to add it to my DCUC forum as soon as I read it.

I know how you feel I have been battling the flu for the past few months. So hope you feel better soon

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrothgars

Glad you're feeling better, welcome back!

While we are waiting for these to come out, be sure to snap up any remaining DCUC on your wish lists, $9.99 at TRU. I have been looking for an advert to no avail, but remember that if you can show the price at a competing store, Target & Walmart (others, too?) will price match, essentially making ALL DCUC $10 through 11/19.

Oh wow I completly forgot about the price matching. Good looking out now if we could only find an ad lol

[hrothgars]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fortune

Oh wow I completly forgot about the price matching. Good looking out now if we could only find an ad lol

Different regions receive variations of the standard advertising circular (with adjustments for price changes & market preferences/demographics) so it it always best to check the circular of your local store on the TRU website, but do think you need the circular in hand at the other stores to get the price match processed.

Good luck!

[ToyAddict]

I guess this is as good a place as any to post this. . .

BBTS has preorders up for DC All-Stars wave 1. And get this. . .they're $18.99 each!!!!!!!!!!

So we lose the BAF piece and gain another price hike. Yes!

[Crazy Jetty]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyAddict

I guess this is as good a place as any to post this. . .

BBTS has preorders up for DC All-Stars wave 1. And get this. . .they're $18.99 each!!!!!!!!!!

So we lose the BAF piece and gain another price hike. Yes!

It's BBTS, so don't read too much into that. He bases a lot of his pricing on popularity. A popular figure in a wave, like Generations Wheeljack may be $18, while the less popular toy like the nth release of classics Bumblebee may be $10.

He's also good about adjusting his prices if he sets them too high because the manufactorer didn't give an accurate price estimate.

So, don't freak out because he has these potentially rare figures at $19. They may be Batman Legacy priced when/if they hit walmart. Also, the $19 isn't too off base from what he charges for any popular DCUC figure.

[ToyAddict]

Yeah, the thing though is that all 4 in the wave are listed at that price. Actually, it says list price is $20 but they'll sell it for $19.

Found preorders up at another internet toy store for $18. So yes these probably will retail for current DCUC prices at Walmart and Target, etc. I guess I was just hoping for a price cut since they dropped the BAF piece. Guess that's not going to happen; but I should have known that by looking at Batman Legacy prices.

[Crazy Jetty]

I still think it's too early to get upset over, now. Especially given BBTS (usually) charges more than discount retailers like Target and Walmart. I see no proof this will be any different.

[atomicsmurf]

Here's my must haves:

Metron: I'm not really familiar with this character so, easy pass, for me.
Old School Catwoman: Oh hell no... (I echo this sentiment. lol)
First Appearance Batman: First Appearance Pass!
Arkham City Nightwing: I'm holding out for the DC Direct version of all the AC's!
Larfleeze: ONLY MINE!!!!
Penguin: Again, the DCD Arkham City version, for me.
Battle Damaged Batman vs. Azrael: Arrggg... I'm not sure about this. I care more about the Azrael figure than the battle damaged Bats, and I just don't know if I wanna spend the money on *another* bats. :\
Blue Lantern Kyle Rayner vs. Sinestro Corps Hal Jordan: FREAKIN' YES!!! Blue Kyle, Yellow Hal -- C'mon! Happy days!

I'm looking forward to a lot of these and a lot of DCD stuff coming out. Yepi!

[Prowl 2009]

I am really hoping Canadian distribution with this new DC line will be better than the DCUC figures. Hopefully us Canucks will be able to find this line at retail just like the Batman Legacy wave.

Future ASK MATTY question, or what?

[atomicsmurf]

Wait a minute... is that Blue Lantern Kyle vs Yellow Lantern Hal a TRU exclusive?

[Crazy Jetty]

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomicsmurf

Wait a minute... is that Blue Lantern Kyle vs Yellow Lantern Hal a TRU exclusive?

It's definately someone's exclusive. I can't remember who's, but TRU seems the most likely.

[atomicsmurf]

Aww... crapola... if it's TRU I'll have to find some other means of getting one since my TRU closed up and moved shop. Bah.

[M3T4L V1KING]

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomicsmurf

Aww... crapola... if it's TRU I'll have to find some other means of getting one since my TRU closed up and moved shop. Bah.

Shitty deal, if I couldn't get that 2 pack I'd probably pull my hair out in despair.