I own the original release of the this die-cast figurine, when it came out in 2006. But I scan the Target shelves so relentlessly for JLU figures that I never even noticed that all the metal figurines were re-released with this new package design.I wouldn't normally buy a figure just for that, but when my pal, frequent Hey Kids! contributor and now F.O.A.M. member George Rears handed it to me when we had lunch a week ago, I happily accepted it. Thanks George!
Semi-Interesting Note: this package features multiple languages, so now I know that Hawkgirl is Chica Halcon in Spanish, while Aquaman is still Aquaman. This will come in handy if I ever visit Spain, because I will at least be able to say "Take me to your Aquaman merchandise."
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George also contributed the DC house ad that I'm running today on Coming Super-Attractions!, so he only has to contribute something to two more of my blogs to make it a complete set. Get going, George!
I know that Hawkgirl is Chica Halcon in Spanish, while Aquaman is still Aquaman. This will come in handy if I ever visit Spain, because I will at least be able to say "Take me to your Aquaman merchandise."
ReplyDeleteYeah. But make sure you say "agua-man."
Haha. You know, even though Aquaman was freakin' awesome in JLU, and even though he beat the living tar out of Wonder Woman (one of my favorite scenes ever), I still wish they had gone with his classic look...and a less Namor-ish personality. It's one of the very few places where I think Timm and co. could have done better.
ReplyDeleteIs that Deadshot and Copperhead on that packaging?
ReplyDelete"Yeah. But make sure you say "agua-man.""
ReplyDeleteNope; he is still known as Aquaman on spanish speaking countries.