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There were three announcements in the Hot Toys newsletter today that I found interesting. First, a teaser for the Prince Dastan MMS from the Prince of Persia movie opening tomorrow. The torso certainly evokes the “Defy the Future” movie posters, but who knows how the head will look?
My guess – probably better than the movie will do – it’s got stiff competition from last weekend’s #1 movie, Shrek Forever After, and Iron Man 2 in its 4th weekend. The reviews have been mediocre at best.
The second issue of the Return of Bruce Wayne hit shelves today, and DC Direct took the opportunity to announce a line of action figures to go with the mini-series. I should know better than to doubt Grant Morrison – the first two issues have been a fun read, and the hook that Darkseid has booby-trapped Bruce to destroy the Earth *if* he makes it back to his own time makes it even more compelling.
Well, how about a first look at DC DIRECT’s RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE action figures?
The first wave will hit in April of next year, and features four different versions of our time lost hero, based on the designs of cover artist Andy Kubert.
The figures include:
- Prehistoric Batman
- Witch-hunter Batman
- Wild West Batman
- High Seas Batman
via DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #2 hits today.
I’m still bitter that I missed my chance at picking up the MOTU Classics Tytus this month – so I’m muttering under my breath as I’m linking you to Noisy’s excellent review of Tytus over at IAT.
Tytus has a very unique look that’s not quite Classics. The original Tytus wasn’t simply a scaled up vintage figure and the Classics Tytus isn’t just a scaled up MOTUC with less articulation. When I look at him overall, he almost appears more 200x than Classic, but I can’t exactly put my finger on why. He doesn’t have any of the uh, “hyper anime” flair, but his larger size does allow for more detail on the armor, some veins on the hands and arms, hammered metal details on the boots, and the intricate belt design. I imagine a 200x fan could place him with that collection and be happy. And, all the while, he still fits in just fine with the Classics. Simply put, the part of Tytus the 4H had control over is great and makes you feel the closest to getting your money’s worth.
via ItsAllTrueReview: MOTU Classics Tytus « It’sAllTrue.Net.
This may be just a little more than advance notice, but ToyFare #158, on newsstands on August 11, will highlight a new theme for DC Universe Classics – the Legion of Super-Heroes. This may not come as a surprise to those of you who know that Validus, the Collect and Connect figure that Mattel just announced for DC Universe Classics wave 15, is a big LoSH villain.
Thanks to the folks at CriticalMess for discovering the announcement. They’ve also got a nice series of articles on the Legion, for those of you looking for a primer. Great stuff!
TOYFARE #158 LEGION OF SUPER HEROES
- They are Legion! The Legion of Super-Heroes invade Mattel’s red-hot DC Universe Classics
- Combine and Roll Out! Transformers’ new power core combiners, and the history of combining toys
- Twisted Toyfare! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Empire Strikes Back” with the Troopers!
As we’ve come to expect from Mattel, the SDCC DC Universe Classics Plastic Man packaging is outstanding. It’s made to look like Plas himself, and the removable and wearable glasses are simply great touches.
Plastic Man Packaging Shapes Up to Be Super Special
DCU Fans,
One of the SDCC figures we know you’re stoked to see is the one and only malleable immortal, Plastic Man. Being that he’s a super hero and all, we felt his packaging should be equally impressive and here’s your first look!
This special packaging has been shaped to look like Plastic Man himself and it comes in a full-color shipper box for safe keeping. But the coolest thing of all? A pair of Plastic Man glasses are included that can be removed from the package and worn by you!
The figure itself has interchangeable standard arms, stretchy arms, giant form hands (a fly swatter and a bouncy ball with racket), and interchangeable stretchy neck and leg springs. If you do purchase Plastic Man at SDCC, he’ll also come with a special suitcase available only at the show (packed in a separate poly bag). Not just any suitcase, of course… his arms, head and neck can be attached to the suitcase to make him appear disguised as luggage. Inside the suitcase is a chip-art comic book cover from the 75 years of DC Comics.
Can’t make it to SDCC? Don’t worry; Plastic Man (sans suitcase) will be available here on MattyCollector.com after the show, so keep your eye on this spot for more details!
— Matty
