monkeycrumb Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 We can forget about Minimates based on the '66 Batman series. Mezco has been granted the license. Oh well. I guess DC wasn't really serious about making money off this license then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I just got a look at the "Classic TV Series" style guide and the character selection is pretty limited at this point. So far they've only got rights for: Batman/Bruce Wayne Robin/Dick Grayson Joker Catwoman (Julie Newmar only) Penguin Riddler No Alfred or Aunt Harriet, no Commissioner Gordon or Chief O'Hara. None of the other villains or henchmen but worst of all no Batgirl! I know Minimates (and presumably Mez-Itz) don't have to deal with likeness rights because the portraits are caricatures and protected as parody so this might not affect this category but I know a few Yvonne Craig fans who aren't going to be very happy until she works out a deal with WB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Not the worst selection, though. I'd really just like to add King Tut and Alfred to that list, but it's really all i expected. Any figures are good figures, honestly. EDIT: And Bruce Wayne. He and Dick would have been a nice exclusive. Edited February 2, 2013 by Twisted Two-Face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Just glanced through this thread for the first time.. what an emotional rollercoaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycrumb Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 It's more of a shame Minimates didn't get the license because, being the first 60's Batman figure license, there would have been more publicity for Minimates as a brand! Not to mention I would have bought the heck out of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Just throwing out there that Funnko announced over a month ago they'll be doing 60's Batman TV Pops and bobbleheads also. WB will give anyone a crack at the license, just not DST it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) Jeez, DC just keeps sucking it up (in my humble opinion). I don't like their comics any more and I *still* don't like their idea of who they do/don't grant their licenses to. Edited February 3, 2013 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Not the worst selection, though. I'd really just like to add King Tut and Alfred to that list, but it's really all i expected. Any figures are good figures, honestly. EDIT: And Bruce Wayne. He and Dick would have been a nice exclusive. I'm sure if this inaugural line performs well enough, they'll probably expand to other popular characters. I wouldn't hold my breath for Alfred or Aunt Harriet (given Mattel's history) but I could see them offering Tut, Egghead, and other villains unique to the series. After all, they gave us some pretty obscure Super Friends characters. And Bruce and Dick are included. No idea if Mattel will be offering them but they're on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 So, to clarify, you are saying that Batman's Dick is on the table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 I wouldn't say Batman's Dick is on the table. That might be a little confusing. It's actually Robin's Dick and more specifically the Classic Dick. I know people have their preferences. Personally I never cared for Dick when I was young. Dick just seemed to be an accessory at best and more often a distraction. But the older I got, the more I learned to appreciate Dick. The trick is to give Dick something to do, a way to contribute other than spitting out the occasional puns or being tied up. Fortunately over the years, Dick has grown thanks to the great people handling him. Now I like Classic Dick, contemporary Dick, mature Dick; whatever. It's no lnger as much about the age as the experience. So long as Dick stays in shape and doesn't get hurt (which is hard, given what Dick goes through), it's all good. And while I really liked Nolan's movies, I couldn't help thinking Dick would be great in his capable hands. On another note, I've seen the packaging and it's pretty nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 That's quite the mouthful of penis references. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I dunno, Dick was a real pussy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 I wouldn't say Dick was a pussy. Dick had it hard and overcame a lot. Granted, Bruce helped guide Dick but it was up to Dick to make the right moves. Give Dick some credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Before this degenerates any further I might as well bury this little gem somewhere : Firstly you've all read about this ? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-21063882 All I can think about when they bang on about this is what we used to call him in school in our history lessons ......'Dick the Shit' Richard the turd. All said & done it is still a pretty amazing story about how they found his remains etc. Does it matter that Mezco has the rights? Surely it doesn't affect whether DST would get the licence would it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 It depends on what category Mezco has. In my experience, WBCP can really split hair to accommodate a licnesee if they want to. For example, if Mezco has the 2" vinyl collectible block figure category they could give DST the 2" ABS/PVC collectible block figure category. It really depends on how an existing agreement is worded so a loophole can be found. Then again, WBCP wants to make sure one line doesn't cannibalize the other. In a case like this, Mezco could argue they're in direct competition with DST even though Mez-Its are shitty wannbes and Minimates rule the goddamned universe. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I wouldn't say Batman's Dick is on the table. That might be a little confusing. It's actually Robin's Dick and more specifically the Classic Dick. I know people have their preferences. Personally I never cared for Dick when I was young. Dick just seemed to be an accessory at best and more often a distraction. But the older I got, the more I learned to appreciate Dick. The trick is to give Dick something to do, a way to contribute other than spitting out the occasional puns or being tied up. Fortunately over the years, Dick has grown thanks to the great people handling him. Now I like Classic Dick, contemporary Dick, mature Dick; whatever. It's no lnger as much about the age as the experience. So long as Dick stays in shape and doesn't get hurt (which is hard, given what Dick goes through), it's all good. And while I really liked Nolan's movies, I couldn't help thinking Dick would be great in his capable hands. On another note, I've seen the packaging and it's pretty nasty. MPL is still my hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) I wouldn't say Batman's Dick is on the table. That might be a little confusing. It's actually Robin's Dick and more specifically the Classic Dick. I know people have their preferences. Personally I never cared for Dick when I was young. Dick just seemed to be an accessory at best and more often a distraction. But the older I got, the more I learned to appreciate Dick. The trick is to give Dick something to do, a way to contribute other than spitting out the occasional puns or being tied up. Fortunately over the years, Dick has grown thanks to the great people handling him. Now I like Classic Dick, contemporary Dick, mature Dick; whatever. It's no lnger as much about the age as the experience. So long as Dick stays in shape and doesn't get hurt (which is hard, given what Dick goes through), it's all good. And while I really liked Nolan's movies, I couldn't help thinking Dick would be great in his capable hands. On another note, I've seen the packaging and it's pretty nasty. cant find a clap hands smiley but that was very well done. Edited February 5, 2013 by MiniFiend UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hey, I aim to please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Firstly you've all read about this ? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-21063882I've been following the Richard III story pretty closely, and I am amazed at how the entire situation has played out. From locating the former site of the church under a parking structure, to finding the body the first day of the dig, identifying the wounds received to the body post-mortem, to DNA matching a relative in Canada, to digital facial reconstruction, it has been one hell of an impressive story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Apparently they've also found the remains of his horse ...."a kingdom for a horse" .....underneath the nearby Mc.Donalds . http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21335872 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I saw that the other day, but the report I read reported Burger King in the UK as the chain...i would be surprised if it was limited to just one chain... Fun Fact! If Nigella Lawson cooked and served me a horse burger, I would eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Firstly you've all read about this ? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-21063882I've been following the Richard III story pretty closely, and I am amazed at how the entire situation has played out. From locating the former site of the church under a parking structure, to finding the body the first day of the dig, identifying the wounds received to the body post-mortem, to DNA matching a relative in Canada, to digital facial reconstruction, it has been one hell of an impressive story. Yet we still don't know who killed Tupac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Shit. I wonder if the wheels spin on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hahaha i saw that the other day. I love that damn thing. I considered the previous comic Batmobile but it just didn't work for me, the Tumbler even less. But this, oh MAN i will own this. Adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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