tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.comments2023-01-27T11:03:23.571-06:00Fine Vintage ReviewsWes Groganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403680422582559992noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-50472611694237430382014-12-22T20:07:33.379-06:002014-12-22T20:07:33.379-06:00Beautiful pictures - He's glorious! if he'...Beautiful pictures - He's glorious! if he's still available online after the holidays I might have to cave and get him. Until then I will hope my sister gets him for me, as I added him to the Xmas list I gave her!<br /><br />There was only ever one Batman Beyond action figure worth owning during the initial run: http://toyriffic.blogspot.com/2008/12/bed-bath-and-batman-beyond.html and even he wasn't perfect - the wings were not removable so displaying him without them extended was less than ideal. I never did find the DCUC version at retail either.Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-9039446246459930542014-12-17T20:28:19.391-06:002014-12-17T20:28:19.391-06:00It's true - the McGuinness consistency made wa...It's true - the McGuinness consistency made way more sense. Also, the line didn't go on for years and include dozens of characters.<br /><br />Worse than all this, though, is the 'classic' Robin variant, and the Damian Wayne Robin, which put 10 year olds' heads on 17 year olds' bodies. <br /><br />AAAARRRRRGHGHGHGGHGHGHGHG!Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-11329821077009179372014-12-17T20:13:08.430-06:002014-12-17T20:13:08.430-06:00I do stand corrected, Eric. I should have stated t...I do stand corrected, Eric. I should have stated that the body wasn't reused a thousand times over. Still, it does make sense to use the same body for DCD, since McGuiness only really draws one body type. <br /><br />You're absolutely right that this was a slap in the face to people who spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars supporting a line that went out of its way to pee on its fans.<br /><br />Thanks, Mattel.Wes Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403680422582559992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-61555430506017978622014-12-17T19:52:18.828-06:002014-12-17T19:52:18.828-06:00I love the Batzarro concept, and have the McGuinne...I love the Batzarro concept, and have the McGuinness DC Direct version and absolutely love it (BTW it did re-use body parts - all the male McGuinness based figures had the same body styles and shared parts.) Also, adjusting for inflation, the DC Direct figure was probably cheaper than this guy yet had real metal chains to set him apart.<br /><br />I agree that this one is typical Mattel. They couldn't repaint a couple handguns and toss them in? No chain, not even a plastic one? Basically a VERY basic Batman variant to swan-song their way out of the line. LAME! Also, this guy was most likely six bucks because they are sitting on thousands of them - look for him at a Big Lots near you real soon!<br /><br />Sad, because I want to like this figure. And honestly, I might pay $15 if I saw him in store. But $30 (with shipping) is a slap in the face.Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-64596659742074906712014-12-12T13:30:20.776-06:002014-12-12T13:30:20.776-06:00X2 Toys made a nice upgrade set for him and his mo...X2 Toys made a nice upgrade set for him and his mold mate, Trailbreaker. I personally love Hoist, though you are right in that he is a tad small for a traditional deluxe figure.flywheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404740580161509052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-81517213527770647022014-12-10T19:30:38.205-06:002014-12-10T19:30:38.205-06:00... didn't buy 'em, but the Surf's Up ...... didn't buy 'em, but the Surf's Up Bats did look fun...Super-Duper ToyBoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858607320711118146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-6150184605250656312014-12-10T18:27:22.661-06:002014-12-10T18:27:22.661-06:00yeah, I liked this one quite a bit!yeah, I liked this one quite a bit!Super-Duper ToyBoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858607320711118146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-69082044078998359782014-12-08T21:57:50.569-06:002014-12-08T21:57:50.569-06:00Ah, but you forget: the line didn't succeed be...Ah, but you forget: the line didn't succeed because THE FANS DIDN'T SUPPORT IT! (TM Mattel)<br /><br />And IF they ever release the promised Batgirl...well, you will have to buy another Batman AND another Robin to get her in a three pack. Because Mattel.<br /><br />Which is precisely why I never picked up Batman or Robin. HAHAHAHA whose laughing now, Mattel?!?!<br /><br />And I agree, Surfing Batman is one of the greatest action figures in the history of mankind. Period.Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-56175566744876407042014-02-13T00:09:26.160-06:002014-02-13T00:09:26.160-06:00This is the one of three from this series that I o...This is the one of three from this series that I own that I did pay full price for - and didn't give it one single second thought! Sure, it would have been great to get at $5 (or even $15!) but man-oh-man I am right there with you in thinking I would have never lived long enough to see this moment in action figure form.Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-14118914117721999662014-02-13T00:01:59.356-06:002014-02-13T00:01:59.356-06:00I hope you're able to at some point, Jeff, I r...I hope you're able to at some point, Jeff, I really do. It's just one of those rare, truly fun and ridiculous figures that light a fire in my inner child's heart. I'm still not holding my breath on a second wave, so I don't know that Joker will ever surf side by side with Batman, but I'm hoping the scalping never gets too bad on this line and they all remain affordable for those that want them!Wes Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403680422582559992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-55771193930579435732014-02-13T00:00:33.590-06:002014-02-13T00:00:33.590-06:00Really great review. Too bad I didn't get this...Really great review. Too bad I didn't get this. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141375730489502139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-34548552922018724382014-02-11T21:52:53.559-06:002014-02-11T21:52:53.559-06:00I'm really glad to hear it, John! I've rea...I'm really glad to hear it, John! I've really enjoyed going through these and look forward to many, many more. This was very much magic in the making, and while some issues are stinkers, the vast majority are absolutely incredible!Wes Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403680422582559992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-42453755964687537822014-02-11T15:51:51.586-06:002014-02-11T15:51:51.586-06:00These are the Spidey stories I love the most.These are the Spidey stories I love the most.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151310331721753861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-51136784203374969832014-01-30T20:50:08.492-06:002014-01-30T20:50:08.492-06:00I predict there will be a second wave, and it will...I predict there will be a second wave, and it will be a Toys R Us exclusive. <br /><br />But I have to agree that there were so many more misses than hits with this line in it's entirety (thus far.) I was thinking to myself how something as simple as a BAF piece of some off-the=wall oddball villain that could never possibly see regular release (Egghead, Clock King, Shame, False Face) would have been enough to knock this first wave out of the park!Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-23571758390009943232014-01-30T04:53:15.567-06:002014-01-30T04:53:15.567-06:00Frank as the Riddler was awesome and this figure h...Frank as the Riddler was awesome and this figure has his likeness down but because of how simple that outfit is it becomes bland. Much as i like it i would love to have seen his suit outfit instead but maybe somewhere down the road we will. Great review too by the way. : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151310331721753861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-16730474602889214932014-01-25T09:40:16.323-06:002014-01-25T09:40:16.323-06:00I quit buying many of the Cyberverse Prime toys, b...I quit buying many of the Cyberverse Prime toys, but I just couldn't pass up Huffer! I never bought Trailbreaker, but the mold already had me intrigued. Very fun toy to "play" with.flywheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404740580161509052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-34930847159383313892014-01-23T22:01:15.575-06:002014-01-23T22:01:15.575-06:00Thanks so much! These are easily the most time con...Thanks so much! These are easily the most time consuming projects on my site, but I just love doing them so much! Wes Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403680422582559992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-84560783297382056102014-01-23T20:58:21.601-06:002014-01-23T20:58:21.601-06:00Greatness!Greatness!Super-Duper ToyBoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858607320711118146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-16039987485894031652014-01-22T20:44:01.010-06:002014-01-22T20:44:01.010-06:00I think I had really high hopes for him, and just ...I think I had really high hopes for him, and just wanted something more fun and wacky. It seems like they played it WAY too safe for a line that includes Batman on a surfboard. Wes Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403680422582559992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-36063708157280698442014-01-22T20:10:38.098-06:002014-01-22T20:10:38.098-06:00I'd definitely rate the figure a bit higher th...I'd definitely rate the figure a bit higher than you did, but agree that $20+ is just nuts for these accessory-less figures!Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-40648688533351170702014-01-19T12:03:42.893-06:002014-01-19T12:03:42.893-06:00My favorite of the TF Combinding robots!My favorite of the TF Combinding robots!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151310331721753861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-11740782122450253542014-01-19T12:01:22.635-06:002014-01-19T12:01:22.635-06:00So weird that i like him i must hunt one down on t...So weird that i like him i must hunt one down on the cheap now. : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151310331721753861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-22313267592243282072014-01-17T19:31:01.754-06:002014-01-17T19:31:01.754-06:00I nabbed this one a few weeks back but haven't...I nabbed this one a few weeks back but haven't gotten around to looking at her on my blog. I agree that around $20 is ridiculous for this line, and of course you add to that Mattel's inability to market a line correctly. Well, I'll save my rants and conspiracy theories for my post, but in the meantime she is a nice figure!Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-61327054876721060552014-01-16T08:45:10.818-06:002014-01-16T08:45:10.818-06:00I remember Spawn and the toy line of the same name...I remember Spawn and the toy line of the same name, but never paid much attention to either. Now that Angela is showing up in one of my favorite Marvel Comics, I'm a little more eager to learn more about the character.flywheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404740580161509052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396401397012521936.post-67944910030143038682014-01-16T00:42:30.298-06:002014-01-16T00:42:30.298-06:00I worked at Target when Spawn figures were new and...I worked at Target when Spawn figures were new and hot, and was able to nab many of the sought after figures (Malebolgia, Party Angela etc.) and I admit, I turned them all around for a nice profit. I only have one (non party) Angela left to this day, and that's only because I gave her to my sister way back then, who recently gave her back to me. I need to blog about that figure soon!Bubbashelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304403353153855498noreply@blogger.com