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First Look – JLU Justice Guild of America – TheFwoosh.com

I know I have at least one reader who has been waiting for the Justice League Unlimited Justice Guild set (hi Emanuel!) – and I’m happy to tell him that even though it hasn’t yet been scheduled for release on MattyCollector.com, if the big sites are getting sets to review then it’ll most likely make it to an order page near you.

Anybody else out there want more JLU? Leave a comment! I won’t consider the line done until I have a JLU Jonah Hex in my hands.

Overall, this is a well done set with clean lines and strong plastic set to figures of characters that have been demanded by JLU fans for a long time. Right now, the future of JLU is kind of up in the air in terms of concrete facts. We know that this is the last Matty JLU set that is planned and no official word has been given as to the specifics of 2010 (though there seems to be test shots of guys like Weather Wizard and Livewire popping up on eBay from Honk Kong sellers). So, if you are fan of the line, show your support when this set is released soon. JLU fans have been down this road before, let’s keep this line going!

via First Look – JLU Justice Guild of America | thefwoosh.com.

Hasbro Announces 10-Year License for Sesame Street

We don’t usually follow Sesame Street toys, but the license moving from long-term holder Mattel to Hasbro for a ten year term is significant, when you consider that Sesame Street is one of the biggest names in the market for young children, that is said to be about $10 billion a year in sales. Hasbro will begin selling Sesame Street products in 2011, after the Mattel license, served primarily through its Fisher Price division, expires.

Mattel picked up the 15 year license when it acquired Tyco way back in 1996. Prior to the acquisition, Tyco had just kicked off the license and had introduced Tickle Me Elmo, the product that would become the anchor for many holiday seasons for Mattel. Three years ago, Mattel relaunched the product as TMX – Tickle Me Elmo Extreme – to great success.

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Mattel 6-Inch Flight Stands

Industrious Fwooshers have probed the MattyCollector.com site looking for more information on the 6-inch flight stands being sold in a 3-pack for $15 starting December 15. They’re not listed yet, but they did find the pictures that will be used.

It looks like a solid base with a swivel hinge at the top that can accommodate 3 different-sized clips. It’s not clear if it will include 3 clips with each stand (I would hope so) or if the 3-pack includes one stand of each size.

The stand design allows for both hovering just off the ground and in-flight poses. I am curious if the relative thickness will allow for the stand to work for figures with capes in the hovering position. As for price, I was spoiled by flight stands included with Marvel Legends in the good old days, but folks have pointed out that the price of these is comparable with other doll stands that don’t include the hinge.

MattyCollector.com Sale Ending and December Preview

Mattel had a couple of updates on its Facebook page yesterday. First, a reminder that the sale on DC Universe items is ending on Monday (at 11:59PM ET, if you like to really to push the limits). It’s based on the number of items purchased.

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:

Masters of the Universe® King Randor™

Masters of the Universe® The Goddess

Masters of the Universe® Skeletor®

Retro-Action DC Super Heroes Green Arrow

DCU Classics Justice in the Jungle: B’Wana Beast and Animal Man Figures

Ghostbusters™ Movie Masters™ 12″ Egon Spengler™

Ghostbusters™ 6″ Winston Zeddemore™

Disney/Pixar Cars 1:24 Die-Cast Mater

DCU Super Friends™ Robin

DCU Super Friends™ Hawkman

TDK Movie Masters — Survival Suit Bruce Wayne

DCU Classics Wave 11 Boxed Set

Movie Masters: 12″ General Zod

6″ Flight Stands

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.