Before we begin the Tri-Klops Day festivities, here’s my mid-August bout–er, round of Q&As with Mattel. –PG
DC Universe
1.) Emerald asks: Can we now be assured that the remaining Matty JLU 4-packs (Shazam, Doom Patrol, and Justice Guild) will in fact be released, and if so, what are the approximate release dates?
Yes, both Doom Patrol and Justice Guild will be coming out, but we do not have release dates yet. The future of the JLU line on MattyCollector.com will depend on sales of these remaining packs.
2.) Outburst asks: Is there any JLI love coming our way? While one can say that we have certain characters (Beetle, Booster, Shazam, Fate, etc.) those are characters that are well known outside the JLI.
We presume you mean in the JLU line? That will depend on fan support for the current packs if we can continue the line in 2010 or not. (I think this question was actually about DCUC, but it’s my fault for not editing it to make that clear. My apologies, Outburst. –PG)
3.) CaptainZero asks: Will we see any “army builder” figures in DCUC in the near future, such as a ninja from the League of Assassins?
Yes, but not anytime soon.
MOTUC
4.) Given the obvious popularity of MOTUC, evident in the way the production runs have had to be increased repeatedly, all signs suggested MOTUC (and DCUC, for that matter) were going to be significantly more popular than last year. Why were the SDCC exclusive production numbers based on last year’s run?
They were actually based on last year’s run and then increased slightly.
5.) Why can’t shipping be combined for subscription figures as well as any other figures (MOTUC or otherwise) ordered in the same month?
Because the subscriptions are a separate pre booked order that goes out automatically. It is logistically not possible to coordinate sales in the way you suggest.
6.) RageTreb asks: What is the sale date(s) for the He-Man and Skeletor re-releases?
He-Man will be back in November with corrected decos and a slightly changed package.
GHOSTBUSTERS
7.) Does the Containment Unit that comes with Walter Peck have any features or moving parts?
The trap holder opens and the trap that comes with Winston fits inside.
8.) Will 6″ Peter Venkman come with a ghost or a piece of equipment?
That is yet to be revealed!