Big kudos for giving us an obscure Batvillain never before produced …
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Mattel’s 6-inch DC Multiverse line intrigues me because it simultaneously parallels DC Collectibles’ output while frequently diverging wildly from it. It’s the nature of the beast, I know, but it’s noteworthy that while both companies produce Batgirl of Burnside in roughly the same scale, for example…
… Mattel’s also giving us unique figures that you’d ordinarily expect from DC’s house brand, like Batwing…
… and John Romita Jr.’s Two-Face from All-Star Batman.
The kicker, though, is the first-ever Reaper from Batman: Year Two, a character who was most notable for being the inspiration for the villain in the animated classic Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
Another highlight is this Clayface, which is huge and hulking and terrifying. Presumably, he’s a build-a-figure, but Mattel didn’t have immediate details to offer.
Other upcoming figures include DC Rebirth singles that offer you an alternative to DC Collectibles’ Justice League 7-pack that’s due soon:
Hey, check out Dark Knight Returns Joker — with Batarang-in-the-Eye face (as well as regular face).
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I dug the Wonder Woman movie assortment. Gal Gadot’s Diana and Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor are particularly strong entries here.
So, Ares is the bad guy, huh? Did I know that already? I can’t remember.
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The TV slate also got some attention, with the Atom, Hawkman and Earth-Two Flash.
I love Atom figures — especially when they come with mini-versions. I suppose you can have this guy team up with your old Superman Returns figures.
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And how ’bout some Teen Titans cute to finish things off?
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Not to mention some DC Super Hero Girls:
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