Dwane McDuffie has said that no one has ever asked him about Static (he owns the character). I've a hunch that DC would not want a non- DCU charater in the line.

I remember that, but it's been a while (almost a year). Reminding Mattel of the interest can't hurt.

If it hasn't already been answered somewhere else, my questions for DC Direct are:

Has the Justice line has been reduced to 4 figures per wave?

Are these first two armor figures just to test the water on how well armor figures will do, anchor character figures, or some other scenario?

Also considering the abundance of already negative reactions to the armor figures, is there a chance the armored assortment might be slimmed down to one armored figure per wave, like Bats in 6, and save GL for 7, or has the decision already been made final?

Will there be boxed sets of figures for Justice, like small faction groups like the Teen Titans, Metal Men, and Doom Patrol, or will they, if they're made, just be randomly inserted into the regular waves?

and lastly,

Are there any plans to expand the character roster outside the line-up that'sin the actual book to include more characters from the DCU, as was previously rumored?

Thanks in advance for any answers u might be able to get.

Hasbro:

Could you ask them about their approach to paint apps on Legends? Specifically, the lack thereof. I can't think of a nice way to ask why they want them to look like cheap figures from the 90's (and charge $2 more for them).

Ah heck, I know it's all budgetary stuff. I guess I just want them to know that I'm disappointed by their cheapness.

I think one thing that will help this figures is Eddie Wires being back in the game. He only did one paint master for the first/current wave of Legends. Hopefully getting him involved again will make a difference.

There is a boxed set coming of already released figures (Superman, Batman, GL, WW) that was shown at Toy Fair. If there are any future sets they will not be all new characters. There may be one new figure in the set, but a boxed set of all new figures is too $ for DCD's overhead.

That's interesting to know, was it Hercules by chance?

I thought of a good question for Hasbro! If they insist on using cast plastic colors instead of paint on Legends, please ask if they can attempt to do the slight texturing that Mattel does on their JLU figures. It gives the figures a nice matte finish as if they were painted while still being just cast plastic.

Mattel:
Is there any chance of remaining Grundy exclusives being distributed by other means? Maybe through the Mattel website?

Hasbro:
Any chance of reissuing Kang and Dragon Man from Fantstic Four Classics? How about issuing the Age of Apocalypse Wildchild pack-in we saw in prototype form?

I'm interested in this as well. It seems like a no-brainer. McDuffie said he would love to see figures made, but nobody has asked. Mattel would likely make the figures, but don't have the license. It's like prom night with the boys on one side of the gym, girls on the other and nobody dancing. Somebody spike the punch, so Dwayne and Mattel will loosen up and boogie!

Sideshow - Star Wars
Any update on figures like Chewbacca and the droids?

How are the armored figures coming? Could we get Vader and a Stormtrooper for the 30th or are they still a year or so away?

Now that you've made Jabba is there any chance you would consider General Grievous?

I love that you're willing to do EU figures! From the poll is there any chance of Mara Jade and/or Quinlan Vos being made in the next year or two?

Similarly is there any chance of you doing Jacen and Jaina Solo (preferably NJO Jedi Knight versions) in the Order of the Jedi line?

Any possibility of Aayla Secura in 2007? You've done a few secondary Jedi characters and she's my favorite (of those that appeared on screen)

Any plans for figures based off the new Legacy comics?


NCEA - Pirates of the Caribbean
What's the line up for At World's End? How many waves planned?

Is there a plan for after AWE? Unified line with characters from all films?

Please do a Gibbs!


Mattel - DC Super Heroes
What is the line up for 2007?

Have you decided how Catwoman will be released yet?

You've mentioned a 2-Up of Cyborg Superman, will a 6" version of this character be in the main line in 2007?

Since you are having variant or repacked Superman and Batman figures in every wave is it possible for you to do movie accurate 6" versions in this line? They would be good variants to do and I'm sure they'd sell better than repacks/repaints.

Does the licence allow you to do a 6" Batman Beyond figure? Again it would be a great variant of Batman to do!


DC Direct
Please add Talia to the Batman and Son wave! Pack her with Damian, she's been requested so much and this is a perfect opportunity to do her!

Is Non the 5th figure in the Last Son wave? If not who is?

Is there any chance of a 2nd Superman wave based on the upcoming Revenge Squad? It could be a great chance to put out more Superman villains.

Is there any chance at all of a MA Lois Lane (preferably with long hair) in the near future?

Any plans for a Dodson Wonder Woman wave?

Any plans for more 52 figures? Steel, Montoya as The Question, Adam Strange, Starfire and Black Adam would be my dream Series 2 line up!

Any plans for more Infinite Crisis figures?


Hasbro - Star Wars
Any chance of Jacen and Jaina Solo being made as a (non-comic) 2-pack this year? Preferably NJO Jedi Knight versions as they're more iconic and, IMHO, NJO is far superior to the current LOTF. If not then what are the chances for 2008 either as a 2-pack or as part of the main line.

Will the new Jedi Luke have removable vest and a lightsaber so he can double as a final battle Luke?

You've said that a new SA Qui-Gon Jinn is coming this year, how will this figure be released? In the main line or some other way?

Any news on the Bothan figure?

Can we expect to see the rest of the Top 25 in 2008?

Wow some people here have amazingly organized questions, mine won't be so well thought out I'm sure. Sorry if this doesn't seem action figure related but hey they do have eyes and mouths and all four tires usually turn so their is some articulation.

Mattel: Disney - Pixar Cars

What is the future for this line? How many additional waves/case assortments have already been scheduled for 2007?

Have you decided to cancel making more playsets?

We've heard rumors that TRU is no longer going to carry Cars singles. Have you recieved any feedback from them on why they would make such a decision if in fact it is true?

Will a Frank the combine/bull be created? (A custom on Ebay recently sold for $203 )

Will an Elvis RV be created or would there actually be licensing issues beyond those rights Disney-Pixar acquired for the character in the Movie?

We have seen images of a Dinoco Helicopter / Carry Case. Is it diecast or plastic? What is the hoped for release date?

Why does Disney-Pixar Cars get almost no press or coverage on the Mattel website?

Q. for Mattel/BW:

Will the Manbat be an exclusive?

And about how many DCSH figures are they not showing at TF, and why?

Hasbro:

Signature Series (mego type figures) continuing or done?

Marvel Unleashed sets (smaller ones not the big ones) seems an easy way to build a small MU and they'd look cool with the ML Galactus

Titanium Marvel vehicles (ie Fantasticar, Quinjet, Blackbird, etc)

Sigma 6 styled Marvel figures? NOTE "in addition to ML" not to replace it!!

Questions for DCD

Is there a Gorilla Grodd in Justice Wave 6? This pic of the card for the wav says there is: http://photos.superherotimes.com/showph ... 5&cat=1457

Can you put him in wave 7 if not?

#1) I LOVE the DCSH line & have done my best to support it, BUT with the horrible distribution of the line it has been virtually impossible to support the line when all I find is Superman & Bizarro. So are you working on a better distribution system for getting a better case pack ratio out for future waves?

or

#2) How about going the Hasbro route by selling figures DCSH & JLU figures directly on the Mattel website?