The Rumor Buster

Ask Matty 2/15/10

Mattel sent the latest round of answers to our questions.

Will we be seeing any more Action League multi-packs like the Toys-R-Us 6-pack?
Only time will tell. Nothing to reveal quite yet.

Will any other Pixar, Disney, or Mattel properties (such as Masters of the Universe) be getting the “Buddies” or “Minis” 2″ treatment from Mattel?
This is something we are looking into but we’re not ready to spill the beans quite yet!

While fans of some lines like DCUC are lucky enough to get a heads-up about what figures will be in upcoming waves (and when those waves will hit), fans of Action League and Brave and the Bold figures generally have to wait until the figures are spotted at retail. Any plans to start giving those fans more of a heads-up about upcoming figures?
These lines are handled by a different group from the DCUC team and we are working with them to make sure all collectors’ needs are met!

What DC property are you most excited to bring to DCUC and Infinite Heroes this year?
We can’t wait to get to some of the current Blackest Night characters, but it may need to wait until spring of 2011 due to new developments.

Each Action League 2-pack comes carded on a cool background. Is there any chance you’ll put the backgrounds online so fans can print larger versions for their displays?
That’s a cool idea, but nothing is planned at this time.

As always, you can head on over to the board to discuss.

Marvel Universe at Toy Fair 2010

First off, the press photos including Galactus, Thor, Archangel, Colossus and Juggernaut are up at The Rumor Buster 2010 Toy Fair Gallery.

Wave 3 – Archangel, Shadowcat, AIM Agent, Havok, Colossus and Juggernaut.

Wave 4 – Iron Patriot, Skrull Soldier, Scarlet Spider-Man (it’s the Iron Spider armor, with another leg), Winter Soldier, Wrecker, Mary Jane (with Ms. Lion to complete the Amazing Friends set!)

To Be Determined – Thanos.

Comic packs: Cyclops and Dark Phoenix, Sinister Spider-Man (aka, the Mac Gargan/Venom)/Daken (as Dark Wolverine), and Sentry/Spider-Man

Galactus will come with Silver Surfer, stands at 19 inches and has an MSRP of $49.95.

For SDCC exclusives, expect there’s an Ages of Thunder version of Thor, and a World War II era Ultimate Captain America.


And Target will be getting a series of two-packs, but unfortunately, we’re waiting on independent verification of what flashed on the screen.

Super Hero Squad at Toy Fair

First off Here’s the Super Hero Squad press photos. You’ll see that most of the press photos are stuff that’s already been released, but finally, a good shot of the Spider-Splasher and Claw Cruiser and of course, the full-sized Helicarrier.

There’s also some new merchandise developments, such as a new Super Hero Squad set featuring molds to shape the Play-Doh, and another of the re-labled Spider-Man and Friends Play-Doh Stampers was paired along with a Wave 1 Iron Man stamper (akin to the way Galactic Heroes stampers feature figures on the lids), and the next few Iron Man Super Hero Squad figures (although unfortunately, there was an issue with getting pictures so you’ll have to wait until one of the other sites can get some posted.

Edit: and don’t forget the SDCC 2010 three pack featuring the Mayor, Iron Man and Doctor Doom in his bathrobe, holding a cup of coffee (from the video game artwork!)

Toy Fair 2010

Hey guys, we’re still getting the coverage for Toy Fair 2010 ready, but in the meantime, check out the Marvel Universe and Super Hero Squad side of things, and a peak at the Super Hero Squad Quinjet, SHIELD Flying Car and Helicarrier. Oh, and did we mention the slide featuring Super Hero Squad Captain Marvel/Thanos, a new Doctor Strange/Iron Man and Falcon/Hulk? Because Hasbro omitted it from their press shots, didn’t have them on display and told us not to bother taking photos during the slide-show since they’d make the photos available. Still, awesomeness. Head over to the board to get talking!

Killer Moth Revealed

HowToMakeAMonster busts wide open the secret identity of the figure once thought to be an Action League Killer Moth: It’s a Toy Story 3 character, as seen in the newest trailer. Head on over to the thread to discuss.

Action League Wave 4 and more!

While Toxin spotted the Ted Kord Blue Beetle and a few Batman repaints on eBay, HowToMakeAMonster found Brave and the Bold Action League Wave 4! Black Lightning vs. Wildcat, Batman vs. Scarecrow, and Green Lantern (A.K.A. Guy Gardner) vs. Doctor Polaris.

MOTUC News Round-Up

The Masters of the Universe Classics line keeps chugging along with all kinds of news this week. First up, a TRU exclusive Superman versus He-Man two-pack. Then of course there’s the controversial Moss Man flocked ear running change (long story short, subscribers get no flocking while the masses get to fight for flocked and unflocked figures on sale day. Meanwhile, the Wun-Dar and the Map of Eternia are pushed back to April. Head over to the message board to discuss.