Toyguru Mattycollector.com MOTUC News Thread October 2011

**Eternian Poet** · October 31, 2011, 06:28pm

Originally Posted by Darkspecter

Hey guys, don't pile on me!

I stand by my 90% comment.

I think you make fair guestimates!

**Count Marzo** · October 31, 2011, 06:28pm

Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

A lot of fans softened up on her as time passed. This happens alot from the time of the initial reveal--you get alot of initial gut reactions. After fans had time to dwell on it, the figure wound up not being so bad after all. This happens for almost every negative figure.

How long will the Spector thread stay bumped at the top of the forum for? It's been over 2 months now right?

**Darkspecter** · October 31, 2011, 06:32pm

Originally Posted by Eternian Poet

I think you make fair guestimates!

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Count Marzo

How long will the Spector thread stay bumped at the top of the forum for? It's been over 2 months now right?

I know, it's funny. I have to search and SEARCH for some threads that should always be on the first page (like the official bios one) and the Spector thread is ALWAYS right in your face.

At this rate I wouldn't be surprised if a random person told me they knew who The Mighty Spector was, but asked me what the **** a MOTUC is!

(joke)

EDIT: Before anyone tells me, yes...I know there's the BIG MOTUC thread MGM made...but I always forget to look there.

**Crusader** · October 31, 2011, 06:39pm

Originally Posted by Darkspecter

the Spector thread is ALWAYS right in your face.

They should make it a sticky thread

**MegaGearMax** · October 31, 2011, 06:46pm

Originally Posted by Count Marzo

How long will the Spector thread stay bumped at the top of the forum for? It's been over 2 months now right?

Wait until his bio hits.

**Crusader** · October 31, 2011, 06:48pm

Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

Wait until his bio hits.

Within this thread ... Armageddon

**bcrduke** · October 31, 2011, 06:57pm

Originally Posted by Whiplash7

Can you make BG Evil-Lyn by packing her head in with someone else, and then putting it on Yellow Lyn's body?
When you can do that, she's in the same category as Snake MAA. lol.
And yes, they have the same amount of new tools, but Snake MAA is a new head and accessory and that's it.

Here! Here!

Originally Posted by gbagok

I think the BGEL and SMAA comparisons are apt, but that SMAA is still considerably lazier. Her repaint is at least a MAJOR change to her appearance, while SMAA's overall color scheme has hardly changed. If you don't look closely you won't notice very much difference! The effect is just very different.

That's why i hope they change the arms/legs and make the armor silver. I can mix and match the parts. I can have 200X "vs The Snake Men" MAA

They could throw that Grayskull laser-rifle in with green highlights.

**Dark Sorceress** · October 31, 2011, 08:13pm

am i the only one sick of the "in time" stuff?
"you will get the look you have wanted for 3 years in time but for now shut up and eat this!" we got that with BGEL now we get it with SMAA...and my HATE for BGEL is still as strong now as it was then

**DO4M** · October 31, 2011, 08:26pm

Originally Posted by Dark Sorceress

am i the only one sick of the "in time" stuff?
"you will get the look you have wanted for 3 years in time but for now shut up and eat this!" we got that with BGEL now we get it with SMAA...and my HATE for BGEL is still as strong now as it was then

Nope, you are not alone... I don't want to go through 5 MAA,s 10 Teelas and 20 Evil Lyns just to get the version I'd like...

**MegaGearMax** · October 31, 2011, 08:33pm

Originally Posted by Dark Sorceress

am i the only one sick of the "in time" stuff?
"you will get the look you have wanted for 3 years in time but for now shut up and eat this!" we got that with BGEL now we get it with SMAA...and my HATE for BGEL is still as strong now as it was then

Nope.

I know Toyguru has the spreadsheets and hard data to know how strong MOTUC really is, but stuff like this makes me wonder if he overestimates how strong the fanbase's tolerance will be for Mattel to get a 200X Evil-Lyn or Man-At-Arms right.

There is also the chance that the line might die due to mismanagement before we reach the third incarnation of those characters. With sub orders lowering this year, I'd rather nip figures in the bud the first time so that we can close the book on them and move onto other characters or looks, instead of going back and trying to get it right.

I wish Mattel thought this way about Castle Grayskull. We would have been had a diorama. "I imagine that Castle Grayskull is a popular playset. I'm sure that Grayskull will pop up again in time."

**Lord_Of_Destruction** · October 31, 2011, 08:44pm

We don't want a Man-At-Arms with Roboto arms... look at he-man.org. The Fans don't want him different,

yes we do.

**Memnoch** · October 31, 2011, 09:01pm

Personally I think this line HAS the legs to at least keep the 12 monthly/4 variants going. I also hope we see many variants because I want to be able to pick and choose what version of the character fits my ideal MOTU cannon.

So bring on SMAA with Roboto/Trapjaw arms and legs!

**Uki** · October 31, 2011, 09:07pm

Originally Posted by Dark Sorceress

am i the only one sick of the "in time" stuff?
"you will get the look you have wanted for 3 years in time but for now shut up and eat this!" we got that with BGEL now we get it with SMAA...and my HATE for BGEL is still as strong now as it was then

Ah, but some of us quite like these other versions... Sorry you don't, but stop raining on our parade!

**bigsexy_j** · October 31, 2011, 09:17pm

I'm worried whenever TG says the we will get everyone in time comments. I also collect DCUC and am still waiting to finish a bunch of teams. We were told the same thing from TG at the time. Blah blah in time blah blah planned out blah blah. How'd that work out? The line as we knew it is dead, and now there are online only figures. The sub sold less then planned, do you really think they're going to add the rest of the metal men?

It was the same with the GL MM line. CnC over 5 waves, but when asked about what if the movie tanks will these be at retail? TG would just say yes we have the line planned out. I've only seen wave one up here.

I understand the planning the line out and such, but there is no certainty that these figures will ever be produced. We have already been told less sub sales this year so there is going to be less, and no new items. It sounds like TG has the line planned for 5 more years but the upper management is just as happy to cut it at any time.

J

**Mern-Ra** · October 31, 2011, 09:21pm

I didn't want any Man-At-Arms variants, and 200X Evil Lyn was the only one I wanted of her, and now we still have to wait for her.

**Memnoch** · October 31, 2011, 09:30pm

Originally Posted by bigsexy_j

I'm worried whenever TG says the we will get everyone in time comments. I also collect DCUC and am still waiting to finish a bunch of teams. We were told the same thing from TG at the time. Blah blah in time blah blah planned out blah blah. How'd that work out? The line as we knew it is dead, and now there are online only figures. The sub sold less then planned, do you really think they're going to add the rest of the metal men?

J

To be fair, the line isn't dead at retail. Did you not see the Larfleeze coming in the new retail line? There's also the Batman Legacy which is DCUC quality.

**Uki** · October 31, 2011, 09:38pm

Panic is spreading like wildfire around here. Fearmingering is everywhere! Some of us could work for the media...

Seriously though, and I understand the principals involved, but things really aren't that bad. It's in their interest for the line to do well. (I know I'm inviting all sorts of silliness with that one.)

**MegaGearMax** · October 31, 2011, 10:13pm

Originally Posted by Uki

Panic is spreading like wildfire around here. Fearmingering is everywhere! Some of us could work for the media...

Seriously though, and I understand the principals involved, but things really aren't that bad. It's in their interest for the line to do well. (I know I'm inviting all sorts of silliness with that one.)

While I am concerned about Mattel wasting slots on halfhearted 200X variants, Snake MAA is ONE hiccup in an otherwise flawless year so far (not counting the 30th figures, since they are optional). For once, Fisto, Kobra Khan and Stinkor are vintage releases that aren't going to be scrutinized for lack of 200X heads. The long awaited Sorceress is coming out. Slushhead continues the NA winning streak. POP will have 3 new characters in one go.

**Uki** · October 31, 2011, 10:22pm

Right in ol' chum. I'm also betting that SMAA won't be as big of a dud with most as he's being heralded as so far.

Oh, and by the way:

Happy Halloween, everyone!

**EldestSon** · October 31, 2011, 10:22pm

er...how is keldor a variant of skeletor? that's like saying adam is a variant of he-man. while they might not be completely different characters, it's not like skeletor puts on a keldor costume or even has the ability to turn into keldor any more.

**MegaGearMax** · October 31, 2011, 10:34pm

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