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Mattel is making new 4 inch figures 2014
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Author:  Goldbug [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Mattel is making new 4 inch figures 2014
http://toynewsi.com/ig.php?mode=view&al ... 0&sl=20785

This has been hinted at for a while.
I'm speculating we might see mock-ups at NYCC.
Author:  Spin Doctor [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:27 pm ]
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Hard to tell from the images available, but they look like they might be T-crotched. And if Bane is the same size as Deadshot, they've got a problem.

Hoping for the best, though.
Author:  Jay [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:04 pm ]
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Deadshot looks very much like he only has 5POA, and Bane looks like he has a V-crotch joint...
Doesn't look like anyone has elbow articulation...
Author:  Goldbug [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:05 pm ]
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http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=346&itemid=20787

Image
Author:  Jay [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:10 pm ]
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Goldbug wrote:
http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=346&itemid=20787

Okay. Wow. Deadshot has elbows! And knees! And wrists! That's unheard of lately!

Batman looks pretty darn poseable.
In fact, everyone looks more poseable than expected.
Author:  Macrossmaster [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:13 pm ]
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Maybe unrelated, but is it the fact that Mattel has the license that we've never seen a "Super Powers" commemorative line? (And yes, I know some Super Powers lineup figures got those 6" versions with a logo stand, but those aren't really in the spirit of the original line).
Author:  Goldbug [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:15 pm ]
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Macrossmaster wrote:
Maybe unrelated, but is it the fact that Mattel has the license that we've never seen a "Super Powers" commemorative line? (And yes, I know some Super Powers lineup figures got those 6" versions with a logo stand, but those aren't really in the spirit of the original line).

According to Mattel's logic they were. :roll:
Author:  HypnoHustler [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:19 pm ]
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Info from the con says 14 poa, but from the pictures of the product shown, that doesn't include any kind of swivel at the bicep or elbow. Plus that Batman looks terrible. They cut those elbow joints as awkwardly as they could. Some of the other figures don't look bad, but without elbow/bicep swivels, I'll have to pass.
Author:  Jay [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:20 pm ]
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Goldbug wrote:
Macrossmaster wrote:
Maybe unrelated, but is it the fact that Mattel has the license that we've never seen a "Super Powers" commemorative line? (And yes, I know some Super Powers lineup figures got those 6" versions with a logo stand, but those aren't really in the spirit of the original line).

According to Mattel's logic they were. :roll:

Yeah, I remember seeing an ad in a comic that was all "DC Universe Classics is the homagiest thing to Super Powers!" or somesuch thing.

Anywho I really hope those 6" things aren't a Super Powers Commemorative thing because they look like crap.
Author:  Suntzu [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:25 pm ]
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..hm. They're cute. They look like fun toys for kids. Assuming the 14 POA includes a swivel bicep they don't look bad.
Author:  Macrossmaster [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:59 pm ]
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I just want super hero figures like the old line - bright colors, and each one has a power. This is my main issue with MOTUC and all the modern Superheroes.

I want my toys to be PLAYED with. Superman punched, Aquaman swam, Mekaneck raised his head...play features to PLAY with. Toys today seem more like little statues and not activity based toys.
Author:  Goldbug [ Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:30 am ]
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I guess the news isn't all that bad.
http://news.toyark.com/2013/07/19/sdcc-2013-mattel-dc-comics-post-panel-friday-update-96331
The Arkham Batman seems like the best of all of them.
But I want a CATWOMAN!!! :roll:
Author:  Jay [ Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:45 am ]
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Man, Hypno was right about those elbow joints on Bats. Really horrible place to cut them.
Author:  newwavepop [ Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:41 am ]
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unfortunately these all look way too cartoony for me.
Author:  Suntzu [ Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:21 am ]
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Macrossmaster wrote:
I just want super hero figures like the old line - bright colors, and each one has a power. This is my main issue with MOTUC and all the modern Superheroes.

I want my toys to be PLAYED with. Superman punched, Aquaman swam, Mekaneck raised his head...play features to PLAY with. Toys today seem more like little statues and not activity based toys.


Agreed (for the most part)! I dont need action features but i want toys that look like toys. Colorful charaters, robots , exaggerated musculature, mechs, etc. .

Huh...it turns out that what i thought was "cute" were the 6'' figures. I couldn't tell which were 4'' figures earlier. If the 6'' animated style figures were 4'' i might buy one. The Arkam Batman collection does nothing for me but at least they'll have 18 POA. I dont think you can create an 18 POA 4'' figure without including swivel biceps no matter how you define the points so that's covered.
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