Ask Mattel – Answers for May 1st, 2012

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Welcome to another edition of Ask Matty! We’ve got a lot of questions about Batman and DC Universe Classics, so let’s jump in and see Mattel’s answers!

 

Jason Melo asks: Hi, Huge DCU & YJ 6′ fan and collector. You have mentioned that 2013 your relaunch the 6′? Does this mean you might combine the 2 and continue with the characters? Have been waiting for months, years for a real Superboy\Connor and Huntress and more main characters like Lois Lane, Cassandra\wondergirl, Jimmy Olsen, Elogated man etc…

At this point, it’s too early to comment on 2013 beyond what we’ve said. However, we do love hearing your figure suggestions.

 

 

Matthew Roche asks: We know that there is no collector aimed DC at retail until 2013 (we’ve all heard the announcements by now). When does matty intend on announcing what will be offered at SDCC??

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BotCon 2012 – Hasbro Toy Panel Reveals – SDCC Exclusives, TF Generations, And More!

Transformers Botcon 2012 Hasbro Optimus Prime Megatron BumblebeeDuring Hasbro’s Toy Panel, they talked and revealed a lot of new information about products coming out. Unfortunately all filming and photography was prohibited. However, I took good notes and am going to relay all the information here. for you.

They talked about the San Diego Comic Con 2012 exclusives, the future of Transformers Prime, future Generations waves, the possibility of Fall of Cybertron Dinobots figures and even a Transformers theme park ride!

Continue after the jump to read all the details!

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BotCon 2012 – SDCC 2012 Exclusive Zombie Cliffjumper

Transformers BotCon 2012 Hasbro San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Rust in Peace Zombie CliffjumperOne of Hasbro’s exclusives for this year’s Sand Diego Comic-Con was revealed today. It’s going to be a zombified version of Cliffjumper nicknamed “Rust in Piece” Cliffjumper. It’s made to resemble how Cliffjumper appeared on the episode where his body was resurrected with Dark Energon.

The figure will come in a package that is the shape of zombie Cliffjumper’s head. This package will then come in a box that houses it. But wait, there’s more!

If you take the zombie head package out of the box and set it on top of the box, it’s designed look like Cliffjumper’s torso!

Continue after the jump for lots of hi-def photos of the SDCC exclusive Cliffjumper, as well as lots of pics from Hasbro’s Transformers Prime display!

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