DC Universe Classics Top Ten Results – Fall ’07

The last Top Ten top vote getter came in second this time around with a
total of 80 votes. Ever since the announcement of the entire DCU
pantheon coming to Mattel, Hal has been one of, if not the most, talked
about and demanded characters.

Well, it seems as though Mattel and
Horsemen have their fingers on the pulse of the fans and Hal will be
arriving in May 2008 as the anchor of series three. 

Deathstroke (71 votes)

The cold and calculating mercenary moved up in position from last time
from eighth place to fourth. A constant thorn in the side of the Teen
Titans, JLA, Green Arrow and Batman was also the lone villain featured
in this Top Ten before the reconfiguring.

With a great costume design
and a myriad of weapons, Slade Wilson offers a fantastic canvas for the
Four Horsemen to flex their skills. He also offers an opportunity for a
potential variant as his eye-patched un-masked look has become almost
as iconic as his standard appearance.

December cannot come soon enough
to see what his figure will ultimately look like.

Finally, the original winner of the Build A Figure Category,

Solomon Grundy (58 votes)

Born on a Monday, created in plastic for May ’08. Like Hal Jordan in
the standard figure discussions, Grundy here has lead the charge of
most demanded BAF for the DCUC line. He won this category last time and
would not be dethroned in our original count this time around.

Solomon
offers a lot of potential for creative license but I am sure the
Horsemen will give us the classic feel with modern sensibilities.

#1 Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (83 votes)

Jumping from the number three spot previously to the king of the
mountain, Ollie dethrones Hal Jordan whilst keeping the top spot green.
This Hard Traveling Hero is another staple of the short list of "must
have right away" figures.

Ollie has had his share of costumes over the
course of his history, but it seems like the classic Satellite-era
costume shown above is the most recognizable version and would probably
be the best fit for the line

#2 Flash [Wally West] (73 votes)

With Hal bowing out, Wally steps into second place. One of those
characters that seems like a "no-brainer" for the line, Wally moves up
from the fifth spot to silver medal status. With the pattern of
including an arch villain with a hero, Wally would also bring some
impressive Rogues choices to be paired against him in an assortment.

Also, variants are strong possibilities with Barry Allen sharing a
similar costume and Zoom a possible candidate for a repaint. Recently
back from the Speed Force, Wally might just get his first ever
opportunity for a figure that can give us a convincing "running" pose.

#3 Wonder Woman (66 votes)

The first character on the list to take a step down from the last Top
Ten (from 2 previously to 3) the First Lady of the DC Universe still
keeps the mantle of the most wanted female figure. The last of the "Big
Three" for the Horsemen to take a crack at, her third place finish
means she could possibly be the second female to fall into the DCUC
line. Harley Quinn is scheduled for series two and will heavily borrow
parts from the previously released DCSH Batgirl.

Diana brings a new
challenge as her more muscular and statue-esque build demands an all
new sculpt. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with creating a
Wonder Woman figure, she must be beautiful and imposing at the same
time. The chance at seeing the Horsemen give their take on Wondy is an
exciting one, as we can all be certain she will be crafted with care
and respect.

#4 Martian Manhunter (57 votes)

The perennial "Den Father" of the JLA holds the line in fourth place,
right where he finished last time. Perhaps not the biggest name in the
DCU, J’onn does have the distinction of being a founding member of the
Justice League of America and has served as the "morter" for the team
for decades.

His classic look is by far his best known and while he is
currently holding a different appearance, the general consensus and
majority calls for his iconic look pictured above. The Manhunter from
Mars deserves a figure and a spot along side the big guns of the DCU.

#5 Hawkman (56 votes)

Moving up one place in the rankings, Hawkman has been a part of rampant
speculation on the part of leaked early line-ups for upcoming
assortments. While the lists were debunked as being inaccurate, Carter
Hall’s popularity is higher than ever.

There are lots of little details
that would allow for exploitation by the Horsemen and his wings will be
an interesting exercise in articulation and engineering for DCUC. His
costume is what begs the loudest question though, his modern duds are
highly influenced by his relatively simple classic look but with a lot
more smaller details like pouches and belts. Two things are certain
though, his winged-helmet and Nth Metal mace are musts.

#6 Blue Beetle [Ted Kord] (51 votes)

Ah, but this choice brings tears of joy to my eyes. Even in his current
less-than-living state, Ted has enjoyed a posthumous surge in
popularity.  Jumping seven places this time around, Ted is actually a
hot topic in the current Booster Gold monthly series. At any rate, a
figure (in his iconic costume) is a MUST now. (Editor: there’s certainly none of the author’s bias in that statement. ) 

There has been
speculation about whether or not Mattel can currently produce figures
of characters formally of the Charlton Comics stable, but this should
be a ringing demand for them to secure those rights and bring us a Blue
Beetle figure (it should also be noted that fellow Charlton character
The Question finished with a respectable 33 votes). The heart and soul
of the International era of the Justice League, Ted would make a
perfect character to start that team. Also, if all goes well, he might
just Bwa-ha-ha his way back to the land of the living.

#7 Black Canary (50 votes)

The current chairwoman of the Justice League of America rounds out the
females in the Top Ten with a just from ninth place to seventh. Having
just gone through a difficult wedding night, this butt-kicking beauty
with a deadly birdcall is a must have for any JLA or JSA display.

Again, she is a character that has had her fair share of costumes, but
her classic feel, complete with requisite fishnets, has been brought in
to her current look. She could make for a great pair up in an
assortment with her true love, Green Arrow.

#8 Dr. Fate (45 votes)

The Master of mystic arts makes his debut in the Fwoosh Top Ten for the
first time, jumping from the 16 spot last time to settle in a number
eight. There have been several characters to hold the mantle of Fate
over the years and while his costume has changed over time as well, the
gold Helmet of Fate and yellow and blue duds have always been there.

Finding his home primarily with the JSA, he would make for a great
figure to square off against the recently announced Solomon Grundy. You
have spoken with your votes and it appears that "fate" is on his side.
Pun!

#9 Captain Marvel (41 votes)

The Big Red Cheese. Crashing into the Top Ten with the strength of a
lighting bolt, the former Fawcett boy has a lot of things going for him
to make it to action figure form. He has the strength of Superman and
an iconic look that he has held pretty much since his creation.

Perhaps
though the fact that he is the favorite DC character of Horseman
"Cornboy" Mayse could be the biggest push for him to be made into a
DCUC figure. This spot though is validation that Billy Batson has LOTS
of fans pulling for him.

#10 Black Adam (40 votes)

Perhaps the perfect end to the Top Ten, Captain Marvel’s arch nemesis
comes in one vote behind with 40 picks. He has been a very hot
commodity in the DCU recently with a major role in the year long weekly
epic 52 as well as the World War III mini-series.

Hmmm… putting him
along side the good Captain in an assortment seems like a very wise
choice so these two powerhouses can duke it out for all eternity.

BAF: Atom Smasher (26 votes)

With Grundy getting made, Atom Smasher takes his place at the top of
the BAF catagory with 26 votes. The runner up last time around, history
repeats itself and now the big man of the JSA finds himself on top of,
what should be, Mattel and the 4 Horsemen’s "to do" list. It will be
interesting to see how he is handled if and when he does get made as he
should be significantly taller than any of the previously announced
BAFs.

The costume he is wearing in the picture to the right is probably his
most famous and would be a good fit for DCUC. The only thing he is
currently missing is more fellow modern JSA-ers. Hopefully they will
get some support the next time around.