1.) If the DC vs. MOTU packs sell well at Toys ‘R Us, would Mattel consider introducing more MOTUC product at retail?
At this point, at least in 2010, the MOTUC vs. DCUC two-packs will be the only way to find MOTU at retail.
2.) Given the immediate success of a larger MOTU item like Battle Cat, is there any possibility we might see some Mattycollector-exclusive larger items for DCUC, such as vehicles or large rotocast figures a la Tytus?
Unfortunately, the DCU items did not do as well on MattyCollector.com as the MOTUC item so it will be a bit harder for us to produce larger items for this brand. When it comes to collector skus, especially those on Mattycollector.com, it is all in the fan’s hands. You vote with your purchase!
3.) Does owning a license, such as MOTU, make it significantly easier to manufacture a large item like Battle Cat than it would be for a licensed line?
At the very least it eliminates many steps in the process such as licensor approvals!
4.) Since keeping costs down through re-use of existing tooling is a big factor in this line, is it safe to assume you have plans for other large beasts using Gygor’s parts?
Maybe…though I doubt we would tool a whole gorilla if we didn’t have other plans for the basic parts…
5.) Robinjr asks: In regards to DCUC, will we see more modern versions of some of the major characters anytime soon? I know it usually takes six months, but in some cases like the new Batman and Robin, it’s been nine months, so are they going to show up in the upcoming waves? Perhaps a Hal Jordan in modern costume?
Yes, we do have plans to go back to our A-list characters in future assortments. Stay tuned!
Mattel Q&A Roundup:
dayraven
@NoisyDvL5: dude, you still don't have martain manhunter yet… even if you love the GLC, he's a much more egregious error.
Jon likes action fig
^ Don't. He'll be here eventually.
NoisyDvL5
I gotta be a honest. We're 12 Green Lanterns in and no Kyle.
I was happy to read about modern characters, but Hal's new duds before any Kyle? I might cry.
Thomas B
Well I do like the answer to number four. I figure we will be getting shadow beasts from the min I knew It was a new sculpt. I'm still surprised they didn't reuse grodds parts.
clark
Maybe in a couple of years we could get some Shadow Beasts? Gygor parts would be perfect.