Up-And-Coming DC Universe Classics!

Prowl 2009 · 01-19-2011, 07:31 AM

More DCUC Rumor lists have arisen, this one focusing on Waves 18-20 thanks to the DC Hall of Justice Message Boards....

Wave 18

El Dorado
Toyman
Black Vulcan
Superman and Bizarro (interchangeable head and hands)
Manhunter
Metallo
C&C Apache Chief

Wave 19

Flash
Shade
Sandman
Vandal Savage
Stargirl
Atom
C&C S.T.R.I.P.E.

Wave 20

Superman
Saint Walker
Firestorm
Larfleeze
Guardian
Arisia
C&C Nekron

Something interesting to note, although this is just a rumor list, is that Mattel stated Nekron would be the C&C figure for Wave 20 and we've already heard rumors about Wave 18 being a Super Friends line. What do you guys think? Anything on these lists catching your interests?

jimster2010 · 01-19-2011, 11:03 AM

The persistent wave #18 rumor pretty much makes it seems like a done deal. If the wave # 19 and # 20 lists are true, it looks like I'll be saving some money, but not for long. It's been confirmed that there will be a new Wal - Mart 5 pack with brand new figures later on this year as well as a TRU 2 pack featuring Harley Quinn and the black tuxedo Joker. Also the pending announcement of the Dark Knight Classics line which should be released real late in 2011 or early 2012 to coincide with The Dark Knight Rises. Speaking of which how about Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, supposedly a done deal, with Tom Hardy as Bane.

Crazy Jetty · 01-19-2011, 11:30 AM

First... Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, can't see it. But as Harley Quinn, she'd have been great.

Unless "Manhunter" in wave 18 is Martian Manhunter in his militant style costume, then there's nothing in that wave I want at all. Complete and total skip.

Wave 19, if true will be annoying, because I only want Flash (Who's rumored to *finally* be Wally), Stargirl, and S.T.R.I.P.E. I love and hate BaFs for this very reason.

Wave 20 is another must have every one.

jimster2010 · 01-19-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

First... Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, can't see it. But as Harley Quinn, she'd have been great.

Unless "Manhunter" in wave 18 is Martian Manhunter in his militant style costume, then there's nothing in that wave I want at all. Complete and total skip.

Wave 19, if true will be annoying, because I only want Flash (Who's rumored to *finally* be Wally), Stargirl, and S.T.R.I.P.E. I love and hate BaFs for this very reason.

Wave 20 is another must have every one.

Manhunter is supposed to be the silver age human Manhunter who's name escapes me. I think it's the same character from the DC Direct History of the DC Universe line but I'm not sure if it's the same costume.
There's been talk of a Jay Garrick Flash being released before Wally, which would make sense due to the JSA running theme throughout the most recent 8 waves.
If Superman is the light blue costume Superman that was supposed to be released last summer then I'll pick him up if the Firstorm is actually Deathstorm, I'll get that too. The others probably not.
Anne Hathaway casting, I have high hopes, I mean she's a decent actress and maybe not my first choice either but everyone said the samething about Heath Ledger and he owned that role. I'm still on the fence about this Bane thing obviously it's going to be a stripped down version of the character from what we've seen before from Nolan, but I wished they went with another villain for him to play.

Crazy Jetty · 01-19-2011, 03:46 PM

Oh, I have every faith in Nolen. Just like you said, she'd not be my first choice. I have every belief since Nolen cast her that she can pull it off... it's just one of those ".....huh." type situations.

And yeah, from Wave 20, the rumors I've been hearing is that Superman and Firestorm are both Black Lanterns.

TheLoudMaster · 01-19-2011, 06:08 PM

I would really love to get a Wally before a Jay, but since we don't know which costume Mattel will be using for Wally yet, I'm ok with getting Jay first.

But since DC has decreed that all new figures of characters must be in their modern costumes...

Well who knows, but any Flash love is welcomed.

jimster2010 · 01-19-2011, 07:31 PM

How about just released instead of up and coming? Feast your eyes on today's swag.

Cavbeast · 01-19-2011, 07:40 PM

I'm totally digging the rumored Waves though I would like more clarification on the Flash if it was Jay Garrick or Wally, Manhunter as the 80s version or MA Kate Spencer Manhunter but I'm sad that Red Lantern Mera and Professor Zoom is STILL missing.

And where did you pick up those Wave 16 figures?

jimster2010 · 01-19-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavbeast

I'm totally digging the rumored Waves though I would like more clarification on the Flash if it was Jay Garrick or Wally, Manhunter as the 80s version or MA Kate Spencer Manhunter but I'm sad that Red Lantern Mera and Professor Zoom is STILL missing.

And where did you pick up those Wave 16 figures?

I got them at a collectibles store in my area Toy Box in Portage, IN. They were $19.99 a piece.

Cavbeast · 01-19-2011, 08:52 PM

Cool, I'm still waiting for my BBTS.com order and havent been disappointed however I might stop pre-ordering cuz the Meijer and K'mArts in my area have caught up to Wave 15 and Green Lantern Classics 1 so I might just take a break from the preorders for a bit.

jimster2010 · 01-19-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavbeast

Cool, I'm still waiting for my BBTS.com order and havent been disappointed however I might stop pre-ordering cuz the Meijer and K'mArts in my area have caught up to Wave 15 and Green Lantern Classics 1 so I might just take a break from the preorders for a bit.

I cancelled my BBTS pre - order 2 days ago. I almost ordered them from Entertainment Earth today because they were in stock but the owner of the shop called me to say he got them in and at the price he was charging I figured I'd be paying about the same from an online dealer so why not. Pre - orders are tricky but usually BBTs is fast I don't know what's going on with them not getting this wave.

jimster2010 · 01-19-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLoudMaster

I would really love to get a Wally before a Jay, but since we don't know which costume Mattel will be using for Wally yet, I'm ok with getting Jay first.

But since DC has decreed that all new figures of characters must be in their modern costumes...

Well who knows, but any Flash love is welcomed.

I don't know why Mattel is ignoring
the Flash Rogues. I heard that the DC modern decree is b.s. especially IF the wave # 18 rumor is true.

TheLoudMaster · 01-19-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavbeast

Cool, I'm still waiting for my BBTS.com order and havent been disappointed however I might stop pre-ordering cuz the Meijer and K'mArts in my area have caught up to Wave 15 and Green Lantern Classics 1 so I might just take a break from the preorders for a bit.

I've noticed that K-Mart seems to be my go to place for my DCUCs, which is great since they are a lower price than say at Target.

BUT I HAVE YET TO FIND ANYTHING NEW! GAH!

Prowl 2009 · 01-20-2011, 09:34 AM

The DC Hall of Justice Message Board recently states that Toy Man has replaced the formerly planned Samurai in Wave 18, the original figure instead being released in the Wal-Mart exclusive 5-pack later in the year along with Super Friends versions of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor.

Also, the same site mentions that the Flash figure supposidly slated for Wave 19 is planned to be Jay Garrick!

jimster2010 · 01-20-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

The DC Hall of Justice Message Board recently states that Toy Man has replaced the formerly planned Samurai in Wave 18, the original figure instead being released in the Wal-Mart exclusive 5-pack later in the year along with Super Friends versions of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor.

Also, the same site mentions that the Flash figure supposidly slated for Wave 19 is planned to be Jay Garrick!

That pretty much jibes with everything I've been hearing as well. I can't wait for Jay Garrick Flash.

Prowl 2009 · 01-20-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jimster2010

Manhunter is supposed to be the silver age human Manhunter who's name escapes me.

The character you're thinking of is Paul Kirk, the Silver Age Manhunter.

jimster2010 · 01-20-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

The character you're thinking of is Paul Kirk, the Silver Age Manhunter.

Thank you buddy. I'm hoping that Mattel makes Manhunter in his 1980's costume with the silver mask. That's the one when I first started reading comics.

Prowl 2009 · 01-20-2011, 11:25 AM

^^ Oh, than your actually thinking of Mark Shaw, the man who joined the Manhunter sect in the 1980's.

Action Figure Pictures passed these shots on, taken from SDCC 2010, of the first few members of Mattel's planned Legion of Superheroes boxset, which is supposed to be released at some point later this year.

Included in this pictoral update are:

Cosmic Boy
Matter-Eater Lad
Lightening Lad
Saturn Girl
Super Boy

Enjoy and thanks to AFP for the shots! More information as it becomes available!

TheLoudMaster · 01-20-2011, 12:16 PM

And Matter Eater Lad actually looks like he's eating something.

DETAIL WIN!

jimster2010 · 01-20-2011, 01:07 PM

I only want the Superboy

Cavbeast · 01-20-2011, 07:47 PM

woohoo. Jay Garrick! I'm loving the releases because I can weed out my DC Direct figures and resell them. And can't wait for the LOSH pack on Matty Collector.

trebleshot · 01-21-2011, 06:48 AM

I always find it hilarious when I think of the names they came up with for some of the members in Legion of Superheroes. I mean, come on - Matter Eater?

The Lad/Lass and Boy/Girl thing I attribute to the era (and an easy method for sidekick names), though it always struck me as a little condescending. Like when an authority figure who is unrelated to you refers to you as "son."

Having said that, nothing's really piquing my interest with these newer waves except maybe Garrick.

jimster2010 · 01-21-2011, 07:37 AM

I agree very few figures from the recent waves are worth me going through the trouble of tracking down at my local retailers and buying.

jimster2010 · 01-22-2011, 04:18 PM

I don't know if anyone has seen these but they're just weird.

Prowl 2009 · 01-24-2011, 02:17 PM

^^ What are they, exactly?

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Crazy Jetty WINGNUT & SCREWLOOSE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,172	First... Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, can't see it. But as Harley Quinn, she'd have been great. Unless "Manhunter" in wave 18 is Martian Manhunter in his militant style costume, then there's nothing in that wave I want at all. Complete and total skip. Wave 19, if true will be annoying, because I only want Flash (Who's rumored to finally be Wally), Stargirl, and S.T.R.I.P.E. I love and hate BaFs for this very reason. Wave 20 is another must have every one. __________________

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Crazy Jetty WINGNUT & SCREWLOOSE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,172	Oh, I have every faith in Nolen. Just like you said, she'd not be my first choice. I have every belief since Nolen cast her that she can pull it off... it's just one of those ".....huh." type situations. And yeah, from Wave 20, the rumors I've been hearing is that Superman and Firestorm are both Black Lanterns. __________________

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jimster2010 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 495	Quote: Originally Posted by Cavbeast Cool, I'm still waiting for my BBTS.com order and havent been disappointed however I might stop pre-ordering cuz the Meijer and K'mArts in my area have caught up to Wave 15 and Green Lantern Classics 1 so I might just take a break from the preorders for a bit. I cancelled my BBTS pre - order 2 days ago. I almost ordered them from Entertainment Earth today because they were in stock but the owner of the shop called me to say he got them in and at the price he was charging I figured I'd be paying about the same from an online dealer so why not. Pre - orders are tricky but usually BBTs is fast I don't know what's going on with them not getting this wave. Last edited by jimster2010; 01-19-2011 at 09:42 PM..