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Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Retro-Action Ad - 2011

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This ad ran on the inside cover of the newest issue of Toyfare (#163). Of course it great to see Aquaman presented so prominently, and taking his rightful place alongside DC's other big stars.

I had read that this line wasn't that great a seller, but if they're still running ads for it in 2011 I have to think it can't be doing too bad--you don't waste money on ads for a line destined for the cut-out bins. So maybe we'll see more of these Retro-Action Heroes in 2011?

One word: Mera!

9 comments:

Russell said...

I have seen ALL of these action figures except the one I actually want to buy....Aquaman!!! (sigh) I did end up buying Batman because it reminded me of my old MEGO doll, and I think I bought Hal, but I didn't like Diana & The Cheetah (the poofy hair, no thanks), I was never a huge Superman fan, and I wasn't so excited about The Flash. If I ever do get Artie I may buy a Flash just to keep him company, though...

king Rio said...

Just got the Aquaman off Ebay. It hasn't gotten to me yet.

I also have an actual Mego Aquaman from the 70's. I keep meaning to send you guys a picture of him.

Sirhiss9 said...

I found a bunch of the Aquaman toys at TJ Max for 7.50

Dene said...

I have Green Lantern, Aquaman, and (one of the better-looking in a sea of terrible ones) Wonder Woman. I want to pick up Flash at some point, too. And maybe The Cheetah

It would be nice to have Batman, Superman, and Green Arrow, too...

I used to have 'em all as a kid, but gave 'em away when my family was moving. D'ohhhhhhhhhhhh-!

rob! said...

Russell--I couldn't find A-man either so I broke down and went to Amazon. Think I paid something like $35 for him and Manta, not a bad deal.

King--Send pics in, please!

Curtis--That's weird. Around here (NJ) Tj maxx is exclusively a clothing store--none of them carry toys!

Dene--Heartbreaking! I had a great Mego collection too, but I have them all away when I "grew up."

JasonMotesBowles said...

Mera and Black Canary are my "wish" figures for this line, so hopefully they are selling enough to warrant further figures.

Russell said...

There is a TJ Maxx around here. I will check it out this weekend!!

heartbug said...

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Anonymous said...

My niece got me the retro Aquaman this past Christmas. Very cool I didn't know it was out!
Year before my nephew got me Aquaman Series 2 History of the DC Universe.
Pretty good detail.
Jez