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Post by RamczyK on May 26, 2004 17:05:08 GMT -5
Lately I've been very impressed by the new DC Direct figures-- esp. the Return of Superman line-- I think they are really cool. A couple 's though: 1/ Top 5 DC Direct figs? 2/ Upcoming figs-- anything cool forthcoming? Just sharing, thanks for replies.
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Post by thehartfoundation on May 26, 2004 18:26:48 GMT -5
Yeah, DC Direct is what I really collect. I collect it more than any other set (Jakks, Marvel Legends, etc). The most recent ones Ive pickec up are Etrigan, Amazo, Superboy, and Steel.
Taking me forever to hunt down Martian Manhunter, though.
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Post by RamczyK on May 26, 2004 18:37:20 GMT -5
Yeah, DC Direct is what I really collect. I collect it more than any other set (Jakks, Marvel Legends, etc). The most recent ones Ive pickec up are Etrigan, Amazo, Superboy, and Steel.
Taking me forever to hunt down Martian Manhunter, though. Yeah, I saw your ad on Other figs classifieds for Martian Manhunter... I haven't seen that one yet (other than pics). I also bought Steel and he is awesome. I was going to get Eradicator but he sold out .
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Post by cosmicspidey on May 26, 2004 22:34:39 GMT -5
I have all three series of Kingdom Come figures, and they are simply amazing, especially the Deadman figure. I really wish they'd release a fourth set including at least the Spectre & Norman McCay, the two most pivotal characters in the series.
I plan on buying all of the Hush figures. I hope they expand the line to include Jim Lee-designed versions of all the DCU characters. I have no standard DC figs at present and Jim Lee's designs, specifically Superman and Nightwing, look phenomenal.
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Post by RamczyK on May 27, 2004 14:24:21 GMT -5
I have all three series of Kingdom Come figures, and they are simply amazing, especially the Deadman figure. I really wish they'd release a fourth set including at least the Spectre & Norman McCay, the two most pivotal characters in the series. I plan on buying all of the Hush figures. I hope they expand the line to include Jim Lee-designed versions of all the DCU characters. I have no standard DC figs at present and Jim Lee's designs, specifically Superman and Nightwing, look phenomenal. Am I mistaken or is that former Marvel artist Jim Lee? He did some great work on the Marvel Masterpiece trading card line and he is a gifted artist. Superman from Hush looks fantastic, and so does Deathstroke (is that right)? Lee's has a guide to DC figs that is really cool, BTW. EDIT: Death stroke
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Post by Optimal Thumper727 on May 27, 2004 15:07:29 GMT -5
Am I mistaken or is that former Marvel artist Jim Lee? He did some great work on the Marvel Masterpiece trading card line and he a gifted artist. Superman from Hush looks fantastic, and so does Deathstrike (is that right)? Lee's has a guide to DC figs that is really cool, BTW. that is the jim lee you are thinkng about, except now he is exclusive to DC. I have already ordered hush 1 and dark knight returns, and am planing on getting hush 2
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Post by Raoul the Great on May 27, 2004 16:53:58 GMT -5
Am I mistaken or is that former Marvel artist Jim Lee? He did some great work on the Marvel Masterpiece trading card line and he a gifted artist. Superman from Hush looks fantastic, and so does Deathstrike (is that right)? Lee's has a guide to DC figs that is really cool, BTW. Deathstroke the Terminator. There is also going to be a sweet Firestorm figure. My top 5 that have already come out: 1. JLA Superman (angry face) 2. Cyborg Superman 3. Doomsday 4. Effigy 5. Uncle Sam
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Post by RamczyK on May 27, 2004 19:04:53 GMT -5
Deathstroke the Terminator. There is also going to be a sweet Firestorm figure. My top 5 that have already come out: 1. JLA Superman (angry face) 2. Cyborg Superman 3. Doomsday 4. Effigy 5. Uncle Sam Yeah, I saw that Firestorm figure-- really sweet! If your at a bookstore you may check out that Lee's guide to DC Direct. I want that Cyborg Superman and the Bizarro one too.
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Post by Captain McKay on May 27, 2004 19:27:19 GMT -5
Not too familiar with them. They always looked cool, they have Silver Age Batman/Robin and Batgirl/Joker at my local comic shop. He says they're gonna be getting in the Dark Knight Returns figs...which I will own!
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Post by Raoul the Great on May 28, 2004 5:10:38 GMT -5
Yeah, I saw that Firestorm figure-- really sweet! If your at a bookstore you may check out that Lee's guide to DC Direct. I want that Cyborg Superman and the Bizarro one too. I forgot about Bizarro, he was awesome too. Damn, DC Direct keeps getting better. I just with the Kingdom Come figures were not so lacking in articulation. The Magog, Deadman, Flash, and Green Lantern figures from that series look incredible.
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Post by RamczyK on May 28, 2004 12:55:19 GMT -5
Pardon my naivete , but what prominent DC characters have not yet had a fig made?
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Post by thehartfoundation on May 28, 2004 20:13:29 GMT -5
Alot more of the prominent characters are being made into figures now, because DC Comics finally got back the merchandising liscence to Batman and Superman (plus their respective family members).
Because Hasbro basically was the main purveyor of figures for DC Heroes, DC Comics had a deal with them. The Batman/Superman characters could not be made into toys/figures by anyone but Hasbro (including DC Comics themselves!!).
Once Hasbro lost the liscence in 2001, DC Direct was allowed to make figures of those characters. Thats why when you look at DC Direct from 1999 when they first came out, there ALOT of obscure characters, fan favorites, and characters who shouldve been done in plastic but werent.
For the most part, alot of their prominent characters have been made, but alot of characters have yet to see a figure in their modern age looks. For example:
We have a figures of Aqualad, Speedy, and Wonder Girl. However, we dont have them in their adult 20-something ages as Tempest, Speedy, and Troia.
We have a Super Friends Lex Luthor, but we dont have President Lex Luthor. We have a Silver Age Red Tornado, but no Modern Age Red Tornado.
There are basically alot of characters made, but DC Direct doesent ALWAYS focus on Modern Age incarnations because alot of collectors are looking for Golden Age and Silver Age looks.
All in all, DC Direct has yet to EXTREMELY disappoint me.
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Post by RamczyK on May 29, 2004 15:05:46 GMT -5
Alot more of the prominent characters are being made into figures now, because DC Comics finally got back the merchandising liscence to Batman and Superman (plus their respective family members).
Because Hasbro basically was the main purveyor of figures for DC Heroes, DC Comics had a deal with them. The Batman/Superman characters could not be made into toys/figures by anyone but Hasbro (including DC Comics themselves!!).
Once Hasbro lost the liscence in 2001, DC Direct was allowed to make figures of those characters. Thats why when you look at DC Direct from 1999 when they first came out, there ALOT of obscure characters, fan favorites, and characters who shouldve been done in plastic but werent.
For the most part, alot of their prominent characters have been made, but alot of characters have yet to see a figure in their modern age looks. For example:
We have a figures of Aqualad, Speedy, and Wonder Girl. However, we dont have them in their adult 20-something ages as Tempest, Speedy, and Troia.
We have a Super Friends Lex Luthor, but we dont have President Lex Luthor. We have a Silver Age Red Tornado, but no Modern Age Red Tornado.
There are basically alot of characters made, but DC Direct doesent ALWAYS focus on Modern Age incarnations because alot of collectors are looking for Golden Age and Silver Age looks.
All in all, DC Direct has yet to EXTREMELY disappoint me. Very interesting read, EOTH - Christian Mark. I have been very impressed by the sculpts-- they may lack the articulation of ML-- but the painting and sculpts more than make up for it. Do you have Doomsday?
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Post by satas on May 29, 2004 16:53:27 GMT -5
my personal faves are the older guys, i really love the green arrow and flash two packs, and all the jsa figures like golden age flash and gl. My favorite sets are the green lantern ones, i have all of them on a shelf together and they look great. There is an offical dc direct forum if your looking for martian that bad. i have one myself but i got it in the jla five pack
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Post by thehartfoundation on May 30, 2004 0:25:29 GMT -5
Yeah, Ive been cruising through their forum, with no luck. Although I might luck out in getting a loose Solomon Grundy and loose Spectre (Jim Corrigan). Im dying to get that MM. Its killing me.
I do have the Doomsday figure. Great sculpt. Alot of care was put into it. My only beef (not too big a deal, though) is he's not HUGE. Hes big, but about the same size as the modern age Superman. Great figure though. Should you find it, dont hesitate to buy it.
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Post by RamczyK on Jun 5, 2004 16:04:29 GMT -5
Anyone know if there are plans for a new Scarecrow figure? I would hope so!
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Post by thehartfoundation on Jun 5, 2004 18:59:42 GMT -5
So far, there is only a Super Friends version of the Scarecrow.
I wouldnt be surprised if they make one if Hush 3 comes out. All we can do is keep our eyes peeled.
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Post by RamczyK on Jun 6, 2004 13:58:39 GMT -5
EOTH - Christian Mark, have you seen/heard about the JLA Darkseid variant? There are two versions: one with a grey painted head and one with a white painted head... and it looks like the white version is more rare (sic) than the grey one...
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Post by thehartfoundation on Jun 7, 2004 1:42:21 GMT -5
I havent heard about that. Are you talking about the animated JLA figures? If so, I really dont collect them. The only ones I own are the 10-inch Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter. When it comes to the smaller basic line, I only own Hawkgirl and the Superman/Luthor 2-pack.
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Post by RamczyK on Jun 7, 2004 17:05:20 GMT -5
Yes, the Darkseid variant is in the JLA animated series... called "Mission Vision." They don't sell very well in my local stores, but I haven't even found the regular Darkseid. '
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