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First Looks – DC Universe Classics Gleek and MOTU Classics Tri-Klops – TheFwoosh.com

VeeBee at TheFwoosh.com has put up early looks at the DC Universe Classics Gleek (and the Wonder Twins) and the Masters of the Universe Tri-Klops.

I can hear the collective groans of collectors worldwide on this. Unless you can swing a trip to San Diego, have friends that are going, or are willing to pay out a load of cash in the aftermarket, you won’t be getting Gleek, an exclusive gift to purchasers of the Wonder Twins at San Diego Comic-Con. But that shouldn’t matter to so many of you, since true comic fans hate the Wonder Twins! Right? Right?!?! 😉

Gleek in his polybag

Gleek himself is all new and has a great sculpt, especially his little oven mitt-esque booties.

via First Look – GLEEK… and the Wonder Twins! | thefwoosh.com.

I was very impressed with Tri-Klops at NYCC. However, side by side with the vintage and 200X figures, I wonder if there’s an opportunity to incorporate some of the 200X design elements in future Classics. Like with Tri-Klops’s earlier companions, he’s a very literal translation of the original toy and artwork. I really do wonder why there’s the fuss over keeping these guys so true to the vintage source material.

Tri-Klops goes on sale on August 17th.

Tri-Klops - vintage, Classics, and 200X

I have to admit, in the ranks of guys like Mer-Man, Webstor, Trap-Jaw, Whiplash and Spikor, Tri-Klops was never one of my favorite baddies in the MOTU lore as I was growing up. He had three giant eyes, yes, but he never got quite as much play as the others, even though I recognized him as one of old Bonehead’s top brass. So, when I first saw this figure in person at New York Comic Con, I liked him, and I was impressed with the detail, but as time went on he still seemed like the guy between Duncan and Webstor. Well, much like Zodac, Trydor here is a very impressive figure once you have him in hand.

via First Look – Masters of the Universe Classics Tri-Klops | thefwoosh.com.

Toyfare Running Second DC Universe Classics Fan Poll

Catching up on some back news, now that I’ve got regular net access back again. Toyfare is running a second fan poll for DC Universe Classics, featuring Captain Marvel Jr. (how would they name him on the package – “Shazam Junior”?), Geo-Force, Libra, Raven, Toy Man, and Uncle Sam. The big hitters for me are Raven of Teen Titans and Toyman from the Legion of Doom.

I’m going to have to think pretty hard about this, because I don’t think we’ve had any word on of the other members of the first fan poll, which ran last year at this time and yielded The Question as the winner, due in DC Universe Classics wave 11. I think that poll had a bit of a stronger list of characters, at least based on what I read in DC, so I was hoping that we’d get more of them. Huntress and Catman are two biggies for me.

DCU FAN POLL: ROUND TWO

Mattel’s taking it to the fans once again with another fan choice poll, allowing you to choose the next DC Universe Classics figure

Get ready for yet another election. Don’t worry, this one won’t involve smear campaigns, newspaper articles or those annoying commercials. This time you’re voting for something really important, an action figure sculpted by the Four Horsemen.

The masterminds behind the red-hot DC Universe Classics action figures want your opinion on who should join a line that already includes an eclectic mix of DC heroes and villains from Batman and Robin to Atom Smasher and The Question the winner of the last fan choice poll from ToyFare #133. The figure will pop up in plastic in the Fall of 2010 for the series’ 15th wave. So, check out the following six nominees, then make your voice heard

DCU FAN POLL: ROUND TWO

CAPTAIN MARVEL JR.

You’ve already got your Captain Marvel and your Black Adam, so why not round out the male side of the Marvel Family ignoring Osiris and the Wizard of course with Freddie Freeman here, the young crippled lad who could speak Captain Marvel’s name and ride the magic lightning. Freddie’s gone through some changes since first donning the blue duds, including a brief period of calling himself CM3 cause if he said his own name, he’d turn off his powers, duh and, more significantly, becoming the new Captain Marvel in the pages of Judd Winick’s The Trials of Shazam.

GEO-FORCE

Created by Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo, Prince Brion Markov here has been a member of the Justice League of America, but is probably more known for being a member of many incarnations of the Outsiders, starting with the original team from Batman and the Outsiders. Since his creation in 1983 this brother of Teen Titan betrayer Terra shares similar abilities as his earth-moving sister at least now he does, has gone through quite a few changes, most obviously from his original green and yellow costume to his current brown and orange version. Currently starring in The Outsiders, Geo-Force has gone through a resurgence in popularity of the past few years and was completely awesome kicking Deathstroke’s ass in DC Universe Last Will and Testament.

LIBRA

Obscure until last year, Libra played a pretty big role in Grant Morrison’s Final Crisis miniseries along with all the tie-ins that went along with it. We’re still trying to fit all the pieces of Final Crisis together in our heads, but Libra cut a pretty intimidating swath through the villain community. Not only did Libra have Lex Luthor working for him, but he also iced the Martian Manhunter with fire, of course. We don’t want to spoil anything but, we cheered when Lexy shot Libra and explained he was actually the Anti-Life Equation. Oops, spoiler He’s also not Barry Allen like we all thought

RAVEN

A figure of Raven would get us one step closer to having a full team of Marv Wolfman and George Perez’s New Teen Titans. We’ve already got Kid Flash, Cyborg, Starfire and Robin well, there’s a Tim Drake Robin and a Dick Grayson Nightwing. Aside from everyone’s favorite brooding hooded mystic, you’d only need Wonder Girl Donna Troy and Beast Boy to round things out. Not too shabby. Plus, just imagine how much fun the Horsemen would have with that hood and cape Won’t someone please think of the Horsemen

TOYMAN

In case you haven’t figured it out yet, the DCUC team really likes “Super Friends,” so it’s no surprise they went with this cartoon-inspired jester-like incarnation of the Superman villain for your voting pleasure. This Toyman would also continue the trend of including “Challenge of the Super Friends” Legion of Doom members in the line. Solomon Grundy, Sinestro, Black Manta, Giganta, Riddler, Captain Cold and Gorilla Grodd have already made the cut, so that just leaves Toyman, Cheeta, Scarecrow and Bizarro. Do your part and bring these long-lost fiends together again

UNCLE SAM

Aside from being the living embodiment of the raddest country on Earth that’d be us, the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths version of Uncle Sam lived on a world called Earth-X populated by the acquired-by-DC Quality Comics characters. What made this world different? The Nazis won WWII Since continuity’s been rewritten a time or ten since then, Sam has a simpler origin now and leads the Freedom Fighters: A group made up of most

via DCU FAN POLL: ROUND TWO : TOYS.

Video of DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins Packaging

Mattel has released a video of its packaging for the exclusive DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins set. Zan and Jayna will be available at San Diego Comic-Con, where you’ll be able to pick up a show exclusive Gleek, or later on Mattycollector.com, without Gleek. (Yes, I understand the dilemma.)

Video of DCUC Wonder Twins Packaging!

San Diego Comic-Con is just about here, and man, do I have an early show-stopper toy for you! You already know our DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins figure set includes Zan, Jayna, an eagle, and a water bucket with the face of Zan. Sweet, but that’s not what I’m talking about… it’s the AMAZING package that features lights and sounds you gotta see to believe!

Remember, the set that includes Gleek will only be available at SDCC while supplies last. If you don’t make it to SDCC, you can still get the Wonder Twins — but without Gleek — here at MattyCollector.com on Monday, August 3rd at 12:00 Noon!

via MattyCollector.com Online Store.

I am a sucker for great packaging, but it isn’t the primary factor driving my purchasing decision. For example, I think Mattel’s DC Infinite Heroes packaging is the neatest thing since sliced bread, but I still haven’t picked any of them up at retail.

With the Wonder Twins, I’ve got mixed feelings. I think the packaging is well conceived and executed. Having the Twins be able to “activate” their powers via the fold out box is great. The trade-off for the lights and sounds, however, is added cost on top of an already pricey two-figure set.

Mattel Provides More Details on San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Purchases

Mattel has provided an update on how exclusives will be sold at San Diego Comic-Con. Gone are the stamps, and there’s no effective limit on how many you can buy if you want to keep circling the booth. I’m not sure, but I think that means getting to the Mattel booth early is the best option. In past years, some exclusives have lasted until the crowds have thinned on Sunday, but with Gleek-Mania sure to strike, and the no limits boon for scalpers, I am guessing it’ll be like watching the red screen on Mattycollector.com hoping for a quick refresh – until they sell out.

Any guesses on the mystery MOTU Classics item?

Hey gang,

Only a few short weeks left to SDCC and we could not be more excited.

The latest info on our exclusives is on MattyCollector.com including limits and which items will be sold online after the show. While the limit on most items is 6 per person, you can get back in line and buy an additional 6 units if you wait again. (and hey, if you want to spend all of SDCC waiting in line over and over, that is each fan’s choice!). But it will be 6 of each item per person per line wait. We will not be stamping badges except for the free 3 3/4″ Anti-Monitor.

Speaking of which, here is a quick run down on how the Anti-Monitor program will work.

The 3 3/4″ version will be available for sale at our retail booth and online after the show for $10.00. But if you have Anti-Monitor points from the back of all Infinite Heroes figures, you can exchange them at the central kiosk in our marketing booth (not the retail booth) for a FREE 3 3/4″ figure. Each fan will be limited to one free figure and tickets will be stamped. (although additional 3 3/4″ figures, again, can be purchased at the retail booth).

In addition, for each 25 points you have (including the first 50) you will receive a raffle ticket for a 30″ Anti-Monitor. At least one 30″ hand painted hand made Anti Monitor will be raffled off at 2:30 each day. You do not need to be present to win, but if you do not claim your prize by the next days auction it will be re-auctioned off.

We’ll have a lot of other exciting events and signings from Mattel designers and the Four Horsemen as well as two fan panels on Friday. DC and Mattel – A Powerful Partnership will be at 11:00 in room 2 , and Mattypalooza featuring MOTUC and Ghostbusters will be at 2:00 in room 2.

And lastly, we have a really exciting Masters of the Universe item for sale only at SDCC that has yet to be announced. Look for more details in the next two weeks!

Matty

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AFP’s Ask Matty Round-Up for 7/1/9

This will be the last Ask Matty before San Diego Comic-Con, and it’s a double-sized edition. Mattel will resume taking our questions in August. Now, buckle up and have fun!

1. What are the DC comics that you’re reading? How do they influence what you want to see in the various DC toy lines?

From Toy Guru:

Pretty much everything DC puts out these days is required reading! On a personal note, I really enjoy the current Green Lantern and Flash Rebirth storylines. Booster Gold, Legion of Superheroes, Batman, the War that Time Forgot and Action Comics are also favorites.

The current DC Archives collection hardbacks have been a fantastic way to re-read some classic stories like the Batman Annuals and the Roots of Swamp Thing. Highly recommended! Kamandi and anything by Jack Kirby is also a favorite of mine.

Favorite characters definitely have a way of influencing both Mattel, DC Comics, Warner Brothers and the Four Horsemen as we decide each year who makes the cut in each line!

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