Masters of the Universe Classics Shadow Beast Production Sample Pics and Schedule

How many of you are looking to army build the Shadow Beast? I’m somewhat tempted, but I really am out of display space already!

The move to February will ease the burden on my overtaxed wallet.

Shadow Beast is coming in February 2011

Just got in package samples of Shadow Beast so here are pics for you to check out!

Also, we’ve heard all the feedback from fans that the Jan. 2011 sale is looking a little heavy now that the Palace Guards were pushed off a bit. So we’re going to move the Shadow Beast to Feb. 2011 instead. Remember, the Guards are actually a 2010 product (even though released in Jan. 2011) so they are not part of the 2011 subscription the way Shadow Beast is!

Enjoy!

Matty

via Facebook | Shadow Beast is coming in February 2011.

DC Universe Classics Wave 15 On Sale at Kmart 10/24 – 10/30

Wow! This is a great deal – at the $7.75 price,  it’s like we went back in time five or so years.

If I hadn’t pre-ordered, I would definitely start hitting my local Kmarts this weekend. I may still go to check out if I can find a J’onn with correctly matched large biceps.

So far we’ve reviewed RavenJack Knight – Starman and Jemm. Stay tuned for the Sinestro Corps Batman tomorrow!

DCU Wave 15 On Sale at Kmart 10/24-10/30

DCU Fans,

I know you’ve been waiting for the next wave of DCU products and your patience is about to rewarded … on Sunday October 24th, Wave 15 arrives at Kmart!

DCU Wave 15

Not only that, but in celebration of the 75th anniversary of DC Comics, all DCU Classics 6” figures will be on sale at a very special price of just $7.75 each for one week from October 24th through October 30th − ONLY at Kmart!That’s a megacolossal discount off the regular price of $12.99 each!

Remember, Wave 15 includes the gorgeous Fan Choice Raven figure. Here’s the complete list of figures in Wave 15 (as previewed back in May):

  • Golden Pharaoh − Complete your “Super Powers” collection! Golden Pharaoh is armed with his Pyramid Power staff and rocks a transparent purple torso and collar.
  • Classic Starman −Traditional version of Starman is well equipped with his Cosmic Rod and a Stellar Energy Pistol. Celestial crime fighting was never so much fun!
  • Modern Starman − The updated version of Starman lands with his trusty Cosmic Rod and features contemporary translucent parts.
  • OMAC − He’s not bad, he’s just built that way! Cyborg OMAC is rendered in dramatic detail in his first outing as an action figure.
  • Martian Manhunter − Two versions will be released, so it’ll be your turn to hunt the hunter for both the standard figure and the variant version with Martian head and “weapon” hand!
  • Raven − Stunning and smart, the Fan’s Choice winner comes to life as a magnificent action figure.
  • Sinestro Corps Batman − Commemorating his near-indoctrination into the dark side, our hero comes with a transparent Batarang ring construct.
  • Jemm − We’re fairly certain the Injustice Gang has their eye on MattyCollector.com as the Son of Saturn gets ready to make his first-ever appearance as an action figure.
  • Validus − Collect all 7 figures above to create this fearsome 9” Collect and Connect™ figure! Validus arrives with a crystal-clear head dome to reveal his heinously huge brain.

Starting in November, you’ll be able to find Wave 15 at our regular retail outlets. But why wait? If you head to Kmart on October 24th, you have the chance to be first on your block to own Wave 15 and get it at a huge discount!

— Matty

via MattyCollector.com Online Store.

Universal Licensing Deals – Mattel Gets Back to the Future and NECA Says Hello to My Little Friend

There was lots of buzz today about Mattel acquiring the rights to Back to the Future that originated, of all places, on the Shocker Toys Facebook page. Some intrepid Google searching confirmed that the deal was one among many new licensing deals for Universal. Speculation is already starting about whether this will be a MattyCollector.com line and if the Four Horsemen will be their design partner, as it is with Mattel’s other classic movie license for Ghostbusters.

Nestled within the licensing announcements was the news that National Entertainment Collectibles (aka NECA) has picked up Scarface. As much as I dig Al Pacino, I hope that we get some of the other characters in the movie. Has there been an action figure with Michelle Pfeiffer’s likeness yet?

A number of merchandise deals have been secured by Universal Partnerships & Licensing for properties including Curious George, Fast & Furious and Despicable Me.

The latest partners include:

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Mattel for Back to the Future action figures, accessories and toy vehicles (worldwide)

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National Entertainment Collectibles for Scarface action figures and accessories (worldwide)

via Universal Reels In More Than a Dozen Deals – License.

Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Sinestro 2-Pack Auction Pics?

AFI poster AbominableDesolation linked to these two pictures of Hal Jordan and Sinestro hosted at auction image hosting site Auctiva (Hal | Sinestro) – could they be production samples of the upcoming Green Lantern 2-pack? Hal features a metallic paint job on the classic costume and painted pupils. Sinestro is on a new base body and looks taller, and looks to reuse the head and lower arms of the original figure from DC Universe Classics wave 3.

I was not able to find auction listings for these guys, so I can’t confirm what these are. Anyone know?

Update: AbominableDesolation provided us with links to the auctions (Hal | Sinestro) – thanks!

Results: Masters of the Universe Classics Top Ten Poll

For this article, I asked Ibentmyman-thing to change his name to Ibentmyman-tenna, and he agreed – as long as I acknowledged the greatness that is the Frank Langella Skeletor. Thank you, Benty!

And thank you to all who voted. With over six thousand total votes, this was another big Top Ten. And, I know there were some characters that were omitted, since the list was based on the figures that have seen plastic in the past. VeeBee has promised some follow-ups for these characters on the Fwoosh.

Credit: VeeBee

Okay ladies and gentlemen and He-fans of all ages, you’ve made your choices and cast your votes and now it’s time to see just how well your favorite Eternian champions and villains fared in the Top Ten voting.

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