DC Superheroes

**Jester** · 01-29-2009, 12:46 AM

I figured I'd start a thread for these figures. I'm really surprised by what all you can do with the same old base figure and new head sculpts.

As it stands, I have series 1,2,3,and 6 and a few older figures they released before they "borrowed" from Toybiz (and now Hasbro) the concept of the Build a Figure wave of figures. Need despritly to find waves 4 and 5, as they have Wonder Woman, Terry "Batman Beyond" McGinnis, and the Riddler.

As I said despite basically being all the same body type, the series does a great job producing tons of DC's biggest stars and more obscure characters.

Here's hoping they keep it up for quite some time.

A little *too* Raph · 01-29-2009, 04:03 PM

My target is currently selling the wave with wonder woman and batman beyond. If I run across any shall I pick them up for you?

**Jester** · 01-29-2009, 04:17 PM

Hmmm...maybe. I have a Target near me that I've yet to check. Thanks for the offer. I'll let you know.

*Ninjinister* · 01-29-2009, 04:20 PM

From the link provided earlier, Red/Blue Superman, McGinnis, and Eradicator interest me....

**Jester** · 01-29-2009, 04:28 PM

I have an extra Sups Blue still MOC (I ordered the series online to finish Grodd, and now have 2 Superman Blues (also got Supes Red) and both the classic and varient "black" Firestorm, as they (Superman Blue and Classic FS) were the only 2 I could find in stores.. If you want him, he's yours.

*Ninjinister* · 01-29-2009, 04:38 PM

Thanks for the offer, Jest. I'll consider it and shoot you a PM.

*sdp* · 02-20-2009, 11:59 AM

Are they really any good? every time I've seen them I've never liked them, they look too bulky and bad sculpts....

i don't know..

I really want a good Flash toy, probably after Batman he's my favorite superhero.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-20-2009, 12:39 PM

I love this line, I'm not even a dc comics fan and this is where most of my money has been going.

Blade Raider · 02-20-2009, 01:57 PM

Only ones I have are Clayface (because I learnt of the wired arms, which rock) and the KB's Unmasked Batman Beyond (who I refuse to open and I can't find the normal one!). I really hate the look of most of these figures. Their to overly muscular to be humans. I hate that in about comic books. Btw, Clayface doesn't have muscles and Batman Beyond is a teen (though the muscles make him look more like his the adult Terry from "Epilogue").

Still, their better than JLU figures.

*Wes* · 02-20-2009, 02:59 PM

These figures would be a whole lot better if not for the terrible QC. Of the last seven that I've gotten, I think six of them had stuck joints -- and poor Hal and Riddler had fused hips that refused to budge even after multiple heating and freezing attempts. With Hal I just twisted the darned leg off, used the extra leverage to pop open the crotch, and glued the peg back on pretty stiffly... and with Riddler I just gave up and left him with no hip articulation. Couldn't return him for another one, either, since DCUC distribution is so terrible that I've never seen a Riddler figure since that day (and Riddler was the only figure in the Wal-Mart wave that I ever encountered). I've never seen a Batman Begins, Harley Quinn, Aquaman, or Red Superman either.

So I kinda hate the DCUC line. And Mattel. I do think that Hasbro's MLs don't look nearly as good as the old ToyBiz ones did, but I've also never had a Hasbro Marvel figure break on me or come with super-stuck joints. Point for Hasbro.

Also, did I mention that Riddler was covered in grease right out of the package? It was like someone at the factory realized he'd glued the figure's legs together and dipped it in oil to try to fix it. So nasty.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-20-2009, 04:10 PM

I think it's funny you guys are complaining, I can't even find these figures in PA, not a single Wal-Mart in my area even got their own exclusive series and the scalpers eat these things up so quickly I'm lucky if I have a chance to find them.
I'd be happy to find a Riddler with stuck joints or no at this point.
I guess i'd complain also though if I could find these things easily, but I can't so I guess it's sort of a you don't know how lucky you are till it's gone sort of thing or in this case never had in the first place.

01-29-2009, 12:46 AM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	DC Superheroes I figured I'd start a thread for these figures. I'm really surprised by what all you can do with the same old base figure and new head sculpts. As it stands, I have series 1,2,3,and 6 and a few older figures they released before they "borrowed" from Toybiz (and now Hasbro) the concept of the Build a Figure wave of figures. Need despritly to find waves 4 and 5, as they have Wonder Woman, Terry "Batman Beyond" McGinnis, and the Riddler. As I said despite basically being all the same body type, the series does a great job producing tons of DC's biggest stars and more obscure characters. Here's hoping they keep it up for quite some time. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-29-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
A little too Raph Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 561	My target is currently selling the wave with wonder woman and batman beyond. If I run across any shall I pick them up for you? __________________ - "You're a claustrophobic" - "You want a fist in the mouth? I've never even looked at another guy"

01-29-2009, 04:17 PM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Hmmm...maybe. I have a Target near me that I've yet to check. Thanks for the offer. I'll let you know. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-29-2009, 04:20 PM	#4
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	From the link provided earlier, Red/Blue Superman, McGinnis, and Eradicator interest me.... __________________

01-29-2009, 04:28 PM	#5
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I have an extra Sups Blue still MOC (I ordered the series online to finish Grodd, and now have 2 Superman Blues (also got Supes Red) and both the classic and varient "black" Firestorm, as they (Superman Blue and Classic FS) were the only 2 I could find in stores.. If you want him, he's yours. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-29-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Thanks for the offer, Jest. I'll consider it and shoot you a PM. __________________

02-20-2009, 11:59 AM	#7
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	Are they really any good? every time I've seen them I've never liked them, they look too bulky and bad sculpts.... i don't know.. I really want a good Flash toy, probably after Batman he's my favorite superhero. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

02-20-2009, 12:39 PM	#8
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I love this line, I'm not even a dc comics fan and this is where most of my money has been going.

02-20-2009, 01:57 PM	#9
Blade Raider Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,221	Only ones I have are Clayface (because I learnt of the wired arms, which rock) and the KB's Unmasked Batman Beyond (who I refuse to open and I can't find the normal one!). I really hate the look of most of these figures. Their to overly muscular to be humans. I hate that in about comic books. Btw, Clayface doesn't have muscles and Batman Beyond is a teen (though the muscles make him look more like his the adult Terry from "Epilogue"). Still, their better than JLU figures. __________________

02-20-2009, 02:59 PM	#10
Wes Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A very scary place. With crayons! Posts: 1,607	These figures would be a whole lot better if not for the terrible QC. Of the last seven that I've gotten, I think six of them had stuck joints -- and poor Hal and Riddler had fused hips that refused to budge even after multiple heating and freezing attempts. With Hal I just twisted the darned leg off, used the extra leverage to pop open the crotch, and glued the peg back on pretty stiffly... and with Riddler I just gave up and left him with no hip articulation. Couldn't return him for another one, either, since DCUC distribution is so terrible that I've never seen a Riddler figure since that day (and Riddler was the only figure in the Wal-Mart wave that I ever encountered). I've never seen a Batman Begins, Harley Quinn, Aquaman, or Red Superman either. So I kinda hate the DCUC line. And Mattel. I do think that Hasbro's MLs don't look nearly as good as the old ToyBiz ones did, but I've also never had a Hasbro Marvel figure break on me or come with super-stuck joints. Point for Hasbro. Also, did I mention that Riddler was covered in grease right out of the package? It was like someone at the factory realized he'd glued the figure's legs together and dipped it in oil to try to fix it. So nasty. __________________ * Scary-Crayon * Wesoteric * Chew your gum properly, ok? Aaand... Technodrome buy/sell/trade thread here!

02-20-2009, 04:10 PM	#11
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I think it's funny you guys are complaining, I can't even find these figures in PA, not a single Wal-Mart in my area even got their own exclusive series and the scalpers eat these things up so quickly I'm lucky if I have a chance to find them. I'd be happy to find a Riddler with stuck joints or no at this point. I guess i'd complain also though if I could find these things easily, but I can't so I guess it's sort of a you don't know how lucky you are till it's gone sort of thing or in this case never had in the first place.