Video Review – Dark Knight Returns Batman – Batman Unlimited, Mattel

Batman Unlimited Dark Knight Returns Batman Action Figure MattelHey everybody! I have another video review for you. Yes, I know it’s kind of soon since my last one was posted just Friday, but I really couldn’t wait to get this one up! Today, I take a look at the brand new Batman Unlimited Dark Knight Returns Batman figure from Mattel, based on the graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller!

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News – Mattel 1966 Batmobile and Adam West Batman Revealed

Earlier today I showed off the upcoming Mattel 1966 Batman Movie Masters Penguin and Riddler 6″ figures. Now, thanks to USAToday and Toy News International, we have a look at the 6″ Adam West Batman figure and the 6″ 1966 Batmobile vehicle! The 6″ figures will be sold for $15.99 apiece, and the Batmobile will be $49.99.

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News – Mattel 1966 Batman Penguin & Riddler Figures Revealed

Pictures were posted on Entertainment Earth’s Facebook page of the Riddler and Penguin figures from Mattel’s upcoming 1966 Batman Movie Masters toy line, based on the TV show and movie starring Adam West. The Riddler (played by Frank Gorshin) will be of him in his jumpsuit, and the Penguin will be based on his portrayal by Burgess Meredith. The figures look incredible, with highly detailed sculpts and articulation. These are the only two revealed so far, but I have a feeling we’ll see more this weekend at Toy Fair. Stay tuned here for Toy Fair updates.

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News – MOTUC Mantenna Figure Revealed?

Over on the Masters of the Universe Classics Facebook page, a picture has been posted of what looks like a Masters of the Universe Classics Mantenna figure. According to the post, it was found after snooping around on the Mattycollector/Digital River website. This likely wasn’t supposed to be seen until after Toy Fair this weekend, but hey we all know how the internet works. Nobody at Mattel has confirmed its validity yet, but it does have the Mattel watermark on the picture. At any rate, it looks pretty awesome.

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News – MOTUC Castle Grayskull Sneak Peek #3

Hey there! Mattycollector keeps posting these sneak peeks on their Facebook page of the upcoming Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull playset. These sneak peeks will continue until the full reveal of the prototype this Sunday at New York Toy Fair. I’m so excited! Click after the jump to check it out!
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News – MOTUC Castle Grayskull Sneak Peeks!

Mattycollector has been posting on their Facebook page, daily sneak peeks of the upcoming Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull playset.

They’re going to do a new sneak peek every day until the big reveal this Sunday at the New York Toy Fair. I’ll keep posting the sneak peeks here, and post about the reveal as well.

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Review – New 52 Hawkman – DC Comics Unlimited, Mattel

New 52 Hawkman 6" Action Figure Mattel

Despite the initial backlash, DC Comics has maintained a really steady following for their New 52 comic book titles. Even the fans who didn’t like the idea of the New 52 had to admit that at least some of the character redesigns were cool. Among the cool redesigns is Hawkman. In the New 52, Hawkman looks much more savage than he did in the previous continuity, especially in his armor. Since Mattel’s retail DC Comics Unlimited toy line will focus mainly on the New 52, naturally Hawkman was a perfect choice.

So join me as I take a closer look at the DC Comics Unlimited New 52 Hawkman figure and see if he’s worth the money.
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News – DC Unlimited Injustice Joker Figure Images Revealed

Last October I posted prototype pictures of some upcoming DC Comics Unlimited figures:

New 52 Darkseid
New 52 Aquaman
Injustice Superman

Injustice Joker was supposed to be in that mix as well, but there were no pictures to provide. Well, now there are. EBay seller ws_toys has a copy of this figure for auction right now. This happens a lot with toys, where samples from the factories overseas will leak out and be sold online. There’s no telling if the pictures are of the finished product, or of early factory samples. I’m sure the finished product will be on display at the New York Toy Fair next weekend, so we can know for sure.

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Ask Mattel – Answers for February 1st, 2013

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Tom asks: Is it possible for new sculpted parts from the Black Freighter, DC Unlimited and Batman Unlimited lines to be used on new CIE characters in 2013 or 2014 since there is to be no new sculpts ?

Sure. We often share parts within the 6″ DC world when they work.

 

 

Black Arbor asks: Could we possibly see figures at retail that have appeared in the club Infinite Earths, for example (but not asking specifically) Poison ivy with a new skin tone and head, for her classic look?
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