Aug 26, 2013

Why the end of DCUC is not that huge of a deal

I mentioned in a previous post that DCUC did not make the numbers for the sub for 2014. It's not the end of the world.
about 44 figures came out in the proto-DCUC line DCSH (many of them repaint variants, but, the point is that they were available for years.)
DCUC had normal 20 waves, Multiple 2 packs (not counting the DCUC vs MOTUC packs here, but they had 7 of those) Multiple SDCC exclusives (Lobo, Plasticman, etc.) Mattycollector-only 2 packs, 2 Green Lantern Classics waves, 2 Batman Legacy waves, 2 Public Enemies waves, a 5-pack, a 12 pack, about 3 waves of Batman Unlimited, 4 waves of DC Unlimited (The nu52 take on DCUC) Plus 2 years subscription on Mattycollector. then there's the 2-3 waves of Young Justice stuff... which is kinda compatible with DCUC (Artemis can work on the display, the YJ Robin... not so much)

Yes, it sucks that DCUC is ending, especially after getting so many characters, but since DC is not a Mattel property, any other company can work on it after Mattel loses the rights to do DC toys. Then again, Mattel is not the only company that makes DC toys.
DC Collectibles, DC's own toy branch also sells figures and DC stuff
-Hot Toys makes high end Batman figures (and a 1989 Batmobile)
-Square Enix's own Play Arts Kai line does Batman stuff as well.
-NECA's got some Batman and Superman stuff

Hasbro, Toy Biz, Kenner have done DC stuff in the past... So, it's a matter of waiting and checking out OTHER venues for some DC fix. Then again, I've seen plenty of forums where DCUC brought complaints. QC sucks, too many Hal Jordans, incomplete teams, QC is craptacular. Even I wasn't immune to the complaining due to piss poor QC... I dodged a bullet by never finding a wave 16 Robin (the feet break easily) The early waves have the "white fuzz". The figures have problems with their legs (as seen with my Cyborg Superman) Articulation lost due to super soft and gummy pegs on the thigh joints.

Starting all over again royally sucks, I know. Unlike say, Street Sharks fans, DC fans have multiple avenues to get stuff. Street Sharks fans are royally screwed cause they're getting nothing at all... except jokes about being fans of Street Sharks!!


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