1.) This may have been answered before, but I’ve never seen the answer so I’d like to ask again: does Mattel have the rights to make MOTUC figures based on the DC Comics 3-issue miniseries from the early ’80s? (For example, the evil sorcerer Damon, who originated in that comic.)
Yes. We also have rights to any new outfits or variants of MOTU figures that appear in these comics.
2.) In the past, Mattel has made an effort to explain some of the 200X aspects that appear in the MOTUC bios–for example, the 200X sword with Man-at-Arms. Since you’re not going to be adjusting the sculpt of King Grayskull for his re-release, will the “asterisk” symbol remain a mystery, or are you planning to work that in to the MOTUC mythos at some point?
Yes, we do have a backstory for the King Grayskull symbol and the He-Man symbol. You’ll have to wait and see!
3.) Jii Dee asks: If you have indeed found a solution to the MOTUC female bobble head issue as your Facebook posts assert, will we see the re-releases of all female figures come with this improved neck? or just the new females going forward?
Yes, if we re-issue female figures we will continue to do all we can to improve the neck joints.
4.) Snakeeyes22 asks: Why have the DCUC 2 packs on MattyCollector been declared a disappointment, even though they sold out eventually? This is a concern since I’d hate to see MOTUC’s future brought into question if some figures begin taking longer than minutes to sell out.
We were unable to sell out on the two-packs until they went on discount. In order for a line to continue on Mattycollector.com we need to be able to move the majority of the product at the original price.
5.) Onigaijan asks: Would Mattel ever think about releasing an Elongated Man figure in the DCU, or even a Ralph/Sue two pack a la Wondertwins? I need to complete my JLA!
Sure, but we can’t comment on unannounced figures. Ralph is a big favorite around Mattel!
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