Archive for March, 2010:
Super Hero Squad Official Photo Madness
There’s a whole slew of new official Super Hero Squad photos out there, and some are more interesting than others. For instance, Spider-Man’s Web Wheels is the newest vehicle. Then we have Wolverine/Silver Samurai in Hero Up Packaging, as well as the Vulture/Spider-Man set. Perhaps most important is the Secret Wars and Secret Invasion sets, indicating that maybe the four packs aren’t as dead as once thought. Head over to the Super Hero Squad message board to discuss
Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions – Chronicles no more?
Big news hitting the internet today is that Activision’s new Spider-Man game will be called Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. In less reported news, the Spider-Man: Chronicles game Mark Hoffmeier had listed on his LinkedIn page, and which we mentioned way back in December 2009, was removed at some unknown point in time. Hopefully May’s Gamepro magazine will explain whether it’s just a name change.
Ask Matty 3/15
We just got in the newest round of answers back from Mattel and here they are!
1) Why do some characters in DCIH get treated with the old body while they were previously treated with the new mold? For example: we got multi-articulation Flash (Barry) & Psycho Pirate in the Crisis 4-pack only to later be released in single packs with the old mold instead of multi-articulation?
Many times something like this is the case of an older toy being released later then expected even after newer versions of a character have been available through other channels.
2) Is the theme for DCIH this year going to be the 75th Anniversary or is there going to be a more story-specific theme like last year with its Crisis theme?
Yes, the theme for Infinite Heroes in 2010 will be DC 75th!
3) In your 2009 MOTUC round-up, you mentioned having a roll-out through 2016. With DCIH and DCUC being tied to developments in the comic books, how far ahead are those lines planned out?
The DC lines are currently planned through 2011. We will start working on the 2012 line later this year.
4) For MOTUC, the upcoming figure stands apparently have a modular element to them (a piece of rubble that snaps into the stands); will additional modular elements, for instance larger wall panels, be created?
We are looking into ways of expanding scenic offerings, but nothing is set in stone right now (no pun intended!)
5) There are extra entries on The Secret Saturday’s Cryptipedia for Komodo, Duah, Tapire-Iauara, and the Amarok. Coincidentally, these are the same cryptids featured in the TRU exclusive pack, however the pack comes with the same cards as the single non-exclusive cryptids. Could we get an explanation as to why this is?
This was simply a issue with what cards were available to use when this customized item went into production. No other secret there!
There you go! As always, you can head on over to the board to discuss.
The X-Force Costume Archangel is Coming
The next exclusive figure will be the X-Force costumed Archangel! Apparently, the figure will be available starting at New York Comic Con:
YOU can get your very own exclusive Archangel Marvel Universe action figure when it premieres at New York Comic Con 2010! Just order a monthly or annual subscription at New York Comic Con and we’ll hand you a nifty new Archangel exclusive toy!
October’s a long ways away, but that just means you have plenty of time to save up for your subscriptions! Head over to the message board to discuss.
Marvel Universe Wave 8 (2010 Wave 3)
Cool Toy Review has pictures up of the Marvel Universe Wave 8, or 2010 Wave 3, or the wave with Colossus, Juggernaut, Archangel, A.I.M. Soldier, Kitty Pryde, and Havok. Head over to the Marvel Universe message board to discuss!
Reptil Finds a Home in the Marvel U!
Fans of Super Hero Squad (The toys OR the show), are definitely familiar with Reptil, the dinosaur-shape-shifting rookie. Love him or hate him, Reptil will be making his permanent home in the Marvel Universe at the up and coming Avengers Academy.
Both Comicbookresources and Newsarama have the scoop.
Vote the next Marvel Digital Comics figure
Marvel.com have a poll up for the next Marvel Digital Comics exclusive MU figure. The three choices are Osborn in HAMMER outfit, Archangel in X-Force outfit, and Dark Avenger Ms. Marvel.
