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Ultra-Humanite is in scale. The other figures are something called (two-up), which I guess means they were produced at twice the size for the show.
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Validus is the Collect & Connect figure for wave 15 of DCUC, going on sale starting in late August at Kmart, then spreading to other retailers in the fall.
quote:Originally posted by kcekada: Ultra-Humanite is in scale. The other figures are something called (two-up), which I guess means they were produced at twice the size for the show.
A 2-up is the original sculpt, in this case by the Four Horsemen Studios, used to get as much detail as possible into the design. The factory then pantagraphs the tooling mold down to the finished size of the figure.
Validus will be a bit over 9" in hight so somewhat small but still half again the hight of the standard male figure. This gives us two LSH Villains and an answer to Mattel's statement "We will kick off our LSH sub-line in a BIG way". I now fully expect to see an 80s-esque Legion character about once every 2-3 waves for at least the next year. This would mean 5-7 characters are already in the line-up. I have had discussions with the four horsemen about the re-use of Hawkgirls wings for Dawnstar so she is very possible. There is also a 'Teen Buck' that stands at about 5.5", not quite a head smaller than the Adult Superman that is expected to be the base for the LSH line. Raven, Donna Troy and Beast Boy have all used this new 'Teen Buck' so far.
Keep in mind that the 'style' of Mattel's DCUC line is to create a new take on characters that draw form all versions within DC. The Four Horsemen look at as much source material as they can from Comics, cartoons, and even other statues and figures to find the essence of a character and include nods to its most iconic moments.
I expect to see the founders, Dawny, Phantom Girl, Ultra Boy, Shadow Las, and (I hope) Wildfire on the short list. While DC is still bushing the Lighting Era Legion the 4HM have said their hearts lie in the early 80s
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hmmm when I was skimming the Toyfare (or action figure magazine?) magazine last night, I saw a picture of Validus - he looks GREAT! but I did not buy that magazine...and have it scanned. Anyone have seen that?
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I saw that as well (you were right, it was Toyfare magazine) and I believe he will be sold in pieces as part of the next DC direct series of figures, and when you put those pieces together you get this large Validus. It should be awesome!
I personally hope that Mattel continues the series they started last year with the Cos/Lightning Lad/Saturn Girl/Brainy set action figures. They are pretty well sculpted (in the tradition of JLU line) and I hope the next wave of 4 would be Trip, Phantom Girl, Colossal Boy and either the original Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg) or Chameleon Boy.
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I just wish I didn't have to buy five figures that I don't want just to get another Legion character. Oh well, my Legionnaires will just have to deal with being menaced by Mordru and Darkseid.
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Well technically Jemm IS a Legion-related character now...
I like both the Starman figures, and Raven looks sweet. I could always put the classic OMAC with my Kirby New Gods figures, even if he probably towers over them, even Darkseid ; The rest are kiddie fodder for the nephews and nieces.
Hey Gary, what's that site you use for AF's again? I lost all my bookmarks when I switched from AT&T DSL to Charter cable internet...
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i would love to see a Original Legion line, 5 year gap version, reboot version and earth prime version. With Special Mention of Superboy & Supergirl of Kingdom Come's Legion.
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by the way...when is dc direct gonna do a first appearance of Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Boy? those figures need to be made stat...why do we need more superman, batman and wonder woman when these haven't been made yet?
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quote:Originally posted by Superboy-Supergirl: by the way...when is dc direct gonna do a first appearance of Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Boy? those figures need to be made stat...why do we need more superman, batman and wonder woman when these haven't been made yet?
I'm guessing the closest we'll ever get to that is the figs they did of the founders in their adventure era costumes. Sadly, there just isn't the demand for the original costumes.
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Just announced at the Mattel panel at SDCC and showing up on various action figure sites :
there will be a 12 pack of the Legion available on mattycollector.com
that's 12 action figures on Mattel's collector oriented web site.
prelim list reported on one site (very fluid and subject to change) :
Superboy Saturn Girl Brainiac 5 Cosmic Boy Lightning Lad Chameleon Boy Matter Eater Lad Colossal Boy Karate Kid Ultra Boy Wildfire Timber Wolf
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actionfigureinsider.com now has an image up of the powerpoint slide from the presentation and it will be Cockrum/Grell costumes!!!
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Anyone have seen that?
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; The rest are kiddie fodder for the nephews and nieces.![[sigh]](graemlins/sigh.gif)
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