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Toy Fair 2010 – Interview with Mattel’s Scott Neitlich (Toy Guru), Part 1

Scott Neitlich, Mattel’s Associate Brand Manager for its collector-oriented lines, was kind enough to sit down with Hagop (my tag team partner from the Fwoosh) and me for a catch-up session following the Mattel Collectors Preview.

We were all a little tired from the sensory overload, so a big thanks to Scott for taking the time to sit down with us, and to Hagop for recording and transcribing the interview.  What follows is the first part of our discussion.

H: In other comic lines, we always hear about how obscure characters are hard to do because the retailers don’t want them.  How are you able to pull off so many obscure characters in DCUC?  I’m thinking of Killer Moth, Gentleman Ghost, Forager-in an exclusive wave no less.

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TG: With the refresher cases and “all stars” retailers are getting Batman or Superman or whoever, every time they open a box, even if they’re not “in” the wave.  And I think it just helps when the toy is cool looking.  I mean, someone may walk by a Gentleman Ghost and just think, “That’s cool, I want that!”  I’ve got him displayed in my office getting captured by the Ghostbusters.

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DC Universe Classics Wave 11 and Retro-Action DC Super Heroes Green Arrow on Sale December 23

Just a quick reminder – you may be wrapped up in your last-minute holiday shopping, but don’t forget that DC Universe Classics Wave 11 box set and the Retro-Action DC Super Heroes Green Arrow go on sale at Noon ET on MattyCollector.com.

Get all the DCU Classics figures from Wave 11 in a single boxed set! This 8-figure set includes all the parts needed to make the Collect and Connect™ Killowog figure. Includes:

  • John Stewart (with constructs)
  • Katma Tui (with constructs)
  • Shark
  • The Question (fan choice figure!)
  • Cyborg Superman in Sinestro Corps outfit
  • Deadman
  • Steppenwolf (Red version)
  • Steppenwolf (Green version)

Please Note: This set does not include the chase clear version of Deadman.

via MattyCollector.com Online Store – DCU Classics Wave 11 Boxed Set.

Who says they don’t make toys like they used to? Inspired by the classic fabric-clothes figures from the ’70s and ’80s, Green Arrow is the first release from the Retro-Action™ DC Super Heroes line!

Green Arrow comes in an 8″ body with removable soft-goods hero outfit, bow, and hat. This preview figure is exclusive to Mattycollector.com, with the rest of the line arriving at Toys “R” Us and select online retailers in spring 2010.

via MattyCollector.com Online Store – Green Arrow.

Mattel Sales Update – Retro-Action DC Super Heroes Green Arrow On Sale December 23

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Mattel just updated its Facebook page saying that the RADCSH (formerly World’s Greatest Super Heroes) Green Arrow will go on sale with DC Universe Classics Wave 11 on December 23.  Everything else that isn’t currently listed on their sales page should be added and available on the site for tomorrow’s big sale date.

SALE UPDATE! Green Arrow isn’t going to arrive at the warehouse in time for the sale tomorrow so he’s going to move to our 12/23 sale with Wave 11. All other products are arriving as we speak and will go on sale tomorrow. There might be a day or two delay in shipping as they still need to be sorted out once we receive them, but don’t worry — they’re coming!

via Facebook | Mattycollector.com.

Mattel Announces Retro-Action DC Super Heroes in Mego Style

It’s official – the World’s Greatest Super Heroes have become Retro-Action DC Super Heroes.  The name may be different, but it describes the product better, imho.  And that product hasn’t changed.  It’s still Mego-styled, with Dr. Mego involved in product design, much like the Four Horsemen are involved with DC Universe Classics.

Although I’m probably smack in the middle of the right age group, I don’t feel a lot of nostalgia for Megos, but I do know a lot of collectors who are psyched about this line.  I’m curious to see how this will play at Toys R Us, given their recent moves to make their stores more collector-friendly.

Retro-Action DC Super Heroes Announced!

Hey, Old-School Toy Fans!

If you love those 8″ cloth-style figures from the 1970s and 1980s, we’ve got news that’s going to make you one happy collector…

Mattel has gone back in time for design inspiration and come up with heroes based on the look of those vintage figures for a brand-new line called Retro-Action DC Super Heroes!

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Check out these prototype images. You’ll see they’re not recreations, but updates lovingly based on the old style. In some cases, we’re even improving on iconic features for some of your favorite characters, like a more accurate belt buckle for Green Arrow, or an “s” curl in the hair of Superman.

Green Arrow is up first, and he’ll be offered right here at MattyCollector.com on December 15th. This will be followed by a line at Toys “R” Us and select online retailers in the spring.

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There will be three waves of four figures in 2010, starting with these characters in Wave 1:

Superman, Sinestro, Lex Luthor, and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

So if you haven’t already, register for email from me and I’ll send a sale reminder right to your inbox. You can also follow me at Twitter and I’ll tweet reminders there. Remember, Green Arrow goes on sale Tuesday, December 15th, just in time to purchase as a gift for your favorite collector — you!

—Matty

DC SUPER HEROES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.

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via MattyCollector.com Online Store.

MattyCollector.com Sale Ending and December Preview

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  • Buy any two or three DC Universe products and get 15% off
  • Buy any four or more and get 25% off

I’m surprised that not one of the products that are included in the sale have sold out yet, including the really fantastic DC Universe Classics Color of Fear 2-Pack.

Second, a preview of the items going on sale on December 15.  I knew I wasn’t crazy calling the DCUC Justice in the Jungle 2-pack “Animal Instincts!”

December 15th is almost here! 12” Egon Spengler, Retro-Action Green Arrow, 1:24 Mater, Animal Instinct 2-pack and more on sale Tuesday, 12/15 at Noon ET/9am PT

But there’s so much more:

Happy Holidays, Toy Fans!

Tuesday, December 15th, is the next big sale at MattyCollector.com. Just in time for the holidays, we’ve got all the best gifts for the MIC (“Most Important Collector”) in your life… that’s you, of course!

Make your wish list and check it twice to make sure it’s got all of these must-have products:

For those curious about the 3 for $15 flight stands, that’s the first look we’ve had of them.  Stay tuned – because we should have more images posted shortly.

via 12″ Egon Spengler™, Retro-Action™ Green Arrow & More On Sale 12/15.

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