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? (more…)
Y’know, I’ll keep doing these as long as I get a spike in traffic every time I post one, but they seem rather pointless now that Mattel answers pretty much every question on their Ask Matty forum.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to reiterate Matty’s rules regarding questions:
We cannot answer questions about unannounced figures (i.e. “will you do a figure of Psycho Pirate in 6″ scale?”), production runs, acquiring new properties or logistics in production.
1.) Extremely nerdy question: Now that we’re getting a He-Man/Superman 2-pack at retail, does that mean the events of DC Comics Presents #47 are canon in the MOTUC universe–or is this a “What If?” scenario?
There actually isn’t an official 100% canon for MOTU. Each tale, whether told in a movie, TV series, comic book, toy bio or your imagination is its own story and equally valid. [Poe’s note — I was asking whether this story was canon in the specific MOTUC canon they’re building in the bios.]
2.) Is there any chance of other DC/MOTU collaborations now–perhaps a trade paperback reissue of the original DC 3-issue MOTU miniseries, or even a new MOTUC comic series? (more…)
D’oh–I forgot to solicit questions for Mattel again. I need ’em in the next few hours, so ask away. Multiple questions welcome.
1.) Now that the subscription seems to have become the primary business model for MOTUC (as opposed to the monthly sales), would you consider offering a second 2010 subscription for the latter half of the year? I suspect many fans who wavered the first time might jump at the chance now.
The 2010 subscription was a one shot deal. We’ll be selling the 2011 Club Eternia subscription over July and August in 2010. Act fast!
2.) MOTUC Portal asks: Where did the classic Trap Jaw art featured on the bio of the MOTUC packaging come from? (more…)
I almost forgot…we’re under a deadline here, so fire away!
The February 1 answers have arrived early! Enjoy. –Poe
1.) Mario asks: Will a new retail or MattyCollector toy line be revealed at NYTF?
We will have new SKUs in existing lines, but we will not be introducing any all-new lines or brands at NYTF.
2.) Novelty asks: Does Mattel still have the original recipe to the slime from Slime Pit? (more…)
Ask away. This is for the mid-February round.
As I mentioned, I missed the deadline for this round, but we should be back on track for the Feb 1 round.
In the meantime, here’s a roundup of the Jan 15 Q&As. Let me know if I missed any.