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Video of DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins Packaging

Mattel has released a video of its packaging for the exclusive DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins set. Zan and Jayna will be available at San Diego Comic-Con, where you’ll be able to pick up a show exclusive Gleek, or later on Mattycollector.com, without Gleek. (Yes, I understand the dilemma.)

Video of DCUC Wonder Twins Packaging!

San Diego Comic-Con is just about here, and man, do I have an early show-stopper toy for you! You already know our DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins figure set includes Zan, Jayna, an eagle, and a water bucket with the face of Zan. Sweet, but that’s not what I’m talking about… it’s the AMAZING package that features lights and sounds you gotta see to believe!

Remember, the set that includes Gleek will only be available at SDCC while supplies last. If you don’t make it to SDCC, you can still get the Wonder Twins — but without Gleek — here at MattyCollector.com on Monday, August 3rd at 12:00 Noon!

via MattyCollector.com Online Store.

I am a sucker for great packaging, but it isn’t the primary factor driving my purchasing decision. For example, I think Mattel’s DC Infinite Heroes packaging is the neatest thing since sliced bread, but I still haven’t picked any of them up at retail.

With the Wonder Twins, I’ve got mixed feelings. I think the packaging is well conceived and executed. Having the Twins be able to “activate” their powers via the fold out box is great. The trade-off for the lights and sounds, however, is added cost on top of an already pricey two-figure set.

Mattel Updates – Ghostbusters, Anti-Monitor Points, and MOTU Classics

I have been doing a little traveling, so I’ve bundled up the last three updates from Mattel’s Facebook page.

In regards to Mattel’s update on Masters of the Universe Classics (the third note attached), I’m hoping that Mattel and the Four Horsemen will be able to incorporate some of the design updates that we saw in the 200x line, even if the angular styling of that line will be left out.

In particular, I thought the non-humans were particularly good. For example, check out the 200x Whiplash compared to his vintage counterpart. Which look would you prefer to see in Classics styling?

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Mattel Provides More Details on San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Purchases

Mattel has provided an update on how exclusives will be sold at San Diego Comic-Con. Gone are the stamps, and there’s no effective limit on how many you can buy if you want to keep circling the booth. I’m not sure, but I think that means getting to the Mattel booth early is the best option. In past years, some exclusives have lasted until the crowds have thinned on Sunday, but with Gleek-Mania sure to strike, and the no limits boon for scalpers, I am guessing it’ll be like watching the red screen on Mattycollector.com hoping for a quick refresh – until they sell out.

Any guesses on the mystery MOTU Classics item?

Hey gang,

Only a few short weeks left to SDCC and we could not be more excited.

The latest info on our exclusives is on MattyCollector.com including limits and which items will be sold online after the show. While the limit on most items is 6 per person, you can get back in line and buy an additional 6 units if you wait again. (and hey, if you want to spend all of SDCC waiting in line over and over, that is each fan’s choice!). But it will be 6 of each item per person per line wait. We will not be stamping badges except for the free 3 3/4″ Anti-Monitor.

Speaking of which, here is a quick run down on how the Anti-Monitor program will work.

The 3 3/4″ version will be available for sale at our retail booth and online after the show for $10.00. But if you have Anti-Monitor points from the back of all Infinite Heroes figures, you can exchange them at the central kiosk in our marketing booth (not the retail booth) for a FREE 3 3/4″ figure. Each fan will be limited to one free figure and tickets will be stamped. (although additional 3 3/4″ figures, again, can be purchased at the retail booth).

In addition, for each 25 points you have (including the first 50) you will receive a raffle ticket for a 30″ Anti-Monitor. At least one 30″ hand painted hand made Anti Monitor will be raffled off at 2:30 each day. You do not need to be present to win, but if you do not claim your prize by the next days auction it will be re-auctioned off.

We’ll have a lot of other exciting events and signings from Mattel designers and the Four Horsemen as well as two fan panels on Friday. DC and Mattel – A Powerful Partnership will be at 11:00 in room 2 , and Mattypalooza featuring MOTUC and Ghostbusters will be at 2:00 in room 2.

And lastly, we have a really exciting Masters of the Universe item for sale only at SDCC that has yet to be announced. Look for more details in the next two weeks!

Matty

via Facebook | Mattycollector.com’s Notes.

DC Direct Blackest Night – Georg Brewer Interview – IGN.com

A couple of weeks ago, IGN.com revealed the DC Direct exclusive for San Diego Comic-Con – a set of five Hal Jordan action figures, in not just his own Green Lantern costume, but in the costumes of four other Lantern Corps (Red, Orange, Yellow, and Blue) as well.

Yesterday IGN.com got another scoop as they published an interview with Georg Brewer, the VP of Creative for DC Direct. In it, George reveals four upcoming waves of DCD’s Blackest Night figure line. Excerpt below.

IGN Comics: How far in advance did you plan, design and sculpt these figures to make it out during the event? Is it a major challenge to coordinate something like this between the comics division and DC Direct, particularly given that toys/statues need more lead time and comics have a much shorter turnaround?

Brewer: Yes and yes! Everyone saw early on that Blackest Night was going to be huge, and as I mentioned getting everyone on board and excited to have the toy line up and running during the event was a real opportunity for us all. Given the time needed for figures this is no easy feat. When we can actually pull it off it is a great bit of synergy that adds even more to the overall comic event experience. However, to do so means we all have to work closely together, and really push each of our development schedules so product can be ready when needed, and in some cases (like with the Black Lanterns) we even hold back or tease some of the visuals so as not to hinder the excitement of finding them in the story as it unfolds.

IGN Comics: Can you give us the technical specs for these figures – size, articulation, MSRP and any other noteworthy features?

Brewer: Sure!

DC Direct Blackest Night (credit: IGN.com)

Wave #1

Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman 6.5″

Alpha Lantern Boodika with removable face plate 6.75″

Blue Lantern Saint Walker with power battery 7.5″

Atrocitus with power battery 7.25″

Wave #2

Black Lantern Martian Manhunter 7″

Green Lantern John Stewart with power battery 6.75″

Indigo with Power battery 7″

Kryb with removable back cage that stores 2 alien children 7″

Wave #3

Black Lantern Aquaman 6.75″

Green Lantern Arisia with power battery 6.5″

Star Sapphire with power battery 6.625″

Larfleeze The Orange Lantern with Glomulus and power battery 7″ GLOMULUS is 2.375″

Wave #4

Black Lantern Firestorm 6.75″ to top of head (helmet increases height)

Green Lantern Kyle Raynor with power battery 6.75″

Black Hand with Batman skull 6.75″

Wonder Woman 6.625″ to top of head (hair increases height)

Later waves are in the planning stages.

via IGN: DC Direct Discusses Blackest Night Plans.

Fantastic Exclusive Queen Alluxandra and Her Court – Pre-sales and Series Recap

Pre-sales for Queen Alluxandra and her Royal Council will begin this upcoming Wednesday. The Store Horsemen will be the only place get a complete set of the Royal Council and the mutant variant, Silissk. Here’s the official announcement, after which I’ll recap each of the figures and their inspirations.

The Four Horsemen have announced that they will begin taking pre-orders for “Queen Alluxandra of the Bluddmane Clan”, “Isadorra of the Ironspynne Clan”, “Siliskk the Mutant” and full sets of “Queen Alluxandra & Her Royal Council”, all characters from their fan favorite property “7th Kingdom”, beginning at 8pm est on Wednesday July 1st.

Although Queen Alluxandra and Isadorra will be available at both Store Horsemen (http://www.StoreHorsemen.com) and on hand at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, the ONLY place you’ll be able to get Siliskk and the Royal Council Set will be at Store Horsemen!

Queen Alluxandra and Isadorra will be $20.00 each (plus shipping – if you’re not purchasing them at SDCC) or you’ll be able to pre-order the pair together for only $35.00!
Siliskk will be available in very limited numbers only through Store Horesmen for $20.00 each, plus shipping. Queen Alluxandra & Her Royal Council will retail through Store Horsemen only for $220.00 for the full set of 11 figures.

The Royal Council set will include Queen Alluxandra, Isadorra, Siliskk, Kromius, Ccora, Akkuli, Biggara, Badathiir, D’zwirra, Oktobria and Raavia.

Royal Council sets are going to be limited to only 125 sets, so be sure to place your order early, because just like past 7th Kingdom sets, these are expected to sell out quickly!

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