Does that seriously say "DC MCFARLANE DIGITAL 7IN WV5 - MONARCH (DC COUNTDOWN)"? Bless your heart, Todd, you wildman. I'm sure there will be people interested in that, but that's a wild swing.
2 women in 14 figures has to be some kind of record for them, right?
...would strongly prefer Stephanie as Spoiler.
Looks like this is probably going to be the Steph design from the Batgirls ongoing, which has the Spoiler-ish hood and mask. Does that help?
Does that seriously say "DC MCFARLANE DIGITAL 7IN WV5 - MONARCH (DC COUNTDOWN)"? Bless your heart, Todd, you wildman. I'm sure there will be people interested in that, but that's a wild swing.
This is funny because I was coming here to say that the only figure from the leaked list I am even mildly interested in owning is Monarch. Especially if it looks anything like this:
ooh man the new reveals have me very excited indeed. Especially that Batman NML figure because in just these last few weeks for both my Birthday and Christmas gifts I was given the entirety of the Batman: No Man's Land collection in Omnibus format and I am so excited to read that entire story for the first time. The last time I collected this story was when they were offered in the much smaller digest style trades around 20 years ago.
Also just a few quick questions because I'm somewhat confused.... regarding the Knightquest Batman...Do we not have that figure already? the one with the visor helmet and the sharper cape that came with the red platinum edition? What is this new version supposed to be? And when it comes to the Silver Age Nightwing are we sure that this is Dick Grayson in his Disco Era costume or could this potentially even be a Superman variant from the Silver Age era of comics? Because that's the first thing that pops into my head when I hear Silver Age Nigtwing. It's the Hero of Kandor and his trusty sidekick Flamebird (aka Jimmy Olson)
Yeah - I'm pretty sure Dick Grayson Nightwing is entirely Bronze Age and forward. Dick didn't adopt the Nightwing persona until 1984. Comic books "Silver Age" is considered to be 1954 to 1970. So Silver Age Nightwing is entirely the Kryptonian character that looks like this:
I was assuming that it was the Kandor Nightwing as soon as they said Silver Age, but it's weird to have him without Flamebird, right? I wonder if that's also coming down the line. (Make Bette Kane instead, you cowards!)
Does that seriously say "DC MCFARLANE DIGITAL 7IN WV5 - MONARCH (DC COUNTDOWN)"? Bless your heart, Todd, you wildman. I'm sure there will be people interested in that, but that's a wild swing.
This is funny because I was coming here to say that the only figure from the leaked list I am even mildly interested in owning is Monarch.
I think the part that threw me most was not just that it's Monarch, but seeing the words "DC Countdown" on a solicitation in late 2024. I didn't know we were allowed to even speak of that.
I received the case from EE with the regular and platinum figures of Mr. Terrific. Grid and Simon Baz. The Page Puncher's case is not supposed to arrive until sometime next week. I found the platinum edition pixelated Aquaman today at GameStop during lunch and tonight had to go to Walmart to pick up some cheap champagne for tomorrow night and decided to go to the action figure aisle and there was the platinum Spawn Batman. The only other figure left on the pegs from this wave was the regular Batman Beyond. I picked up Spawn Batman just in case to use as a future trade. I have this case coming from EE as well which is supposed to have Spawn Batman in the case. I had totally forgot that the case with animated Red Hood, SHAZAM and the comic Superman was actually the comic Superman and not the movie Superman so went and entered for the platinum movie Superman. Reminder if you are a platinum member on the MTS site to always log in. Once you log in the site identifies you as a platinum member and the prices on almost everything re-adjusts to being 10% off. You can then use the MTS10 at checkout to get an additional 10% off. Oh, forgot, the new rumored list is nice and I will try to purchase everything listed for DC and the Doom Slayer and War Hammer figures. I saw the prototype on YouTube for Spoiler and they are using the mold used for the Batgirl figures.The case with Page Punchers animated Red Hood, SHAZAM and comic Superman has shipped from EE and also the case with Mr. Terrific, Grid and Simon Baz. The platinum figures are supposed to be in these cases so didn't enter the EQL drawings this time.
Also just a few quick questions because I'm somewhat confused.... regarding the Knightquest Batman...Do we not have that figure already? the one with the visor helmet and the sharper cape that came with the red platinum edition? What is this new version supposed to be? And when it comes to the Silver Age Nightwing are we sure that this is Dick Grayson in his Disco Era costume or could this potentially even be a Superman variant from the Silver Age era of comics? Because that's the first thing that pops into my head when I hear Silver Age Nigtwing. It's the Hero of Kandor and his trusty sidekick Flamebird (aka Jimmy Olson)
Jean Paul had 3 notable looks during his time as Batman (4 if you count the color change from blue to red, although the costume was the same). He had the initial Batman #500 look (we got that one, except it was really light blue) and he had his KnightsEnd look (with the metal cape, we got that in blue and red). In between both of those, he had this look that debuted in Shadow of the Bat:
It was similar to his KnightsEnd outfit, but still had the cloth cape. I think this is the KnightQuest version solicited, unless we're just getting a repaint of one of the others.
My STRONG guess is that the Knightquest Batman will be the previously-exclusive and hard-to-get “first costume” AzBats in darker colors, maaaaaaaaaybe with a cloth cape.
Also just a few quick questions because I'm somewhat confused.... regarding the Knightquest Batman...Do we not have that figure already? the one with the visor helmet and the sharper cape that came with the red platinum edition? What is this new version supposed to be? And when it comes to the Silver Age Nightwing are we sure that this is Dick Grayson in his Disco Era costume or could this potentially even be a Superman variant from the Silver Age era of comics? Because that's the first thing that pops into my head when I hear Silver Age Nigtwing. It's the Hero of Kandor and his trusty sidekick Flamebird (aka Jimmy Olson)
Jean Paul had 3 notable looks during his time as Batman (4 if you count the color change from blue to red, although the costume was the same). He had the initial Batman #500 look (we got that one, except it was really light blue) and he had his KnightsEnd look (with the metal cape, we got that in blue and red). In between both of those, he had this look that debuted in Shadow of the Bat:
It was similar to his KnightsEnd outfit, but still had the cloth cape. I think this is the KnightQuest version solicited, unless we're just getting a repaint of one of the others.
Nice summary of the different looks!
My STRONG guess is that the Knightquest Batman will be the previously-exclusive and hard-to-get “first costume” AzBats in darker colors, maaaaaaaaaybe with a cloth cape.
I hope you’re right. I didn’t bother looking for the first AzBats figure due to the light colors.
Also, I hope the SA Nightwing is the Kandorian hero. 🙂
I actually hope “silver age” Nightwing is the *actual* Silver Age Nightwing as well. I figure Disco Dick is a lock at some point, Kandorian heroes . . . less so, so it would be an amazing deep cut. I would need Flamebird too, though.
My STRONG guess is that the Knightquest Batman will be the previously-exclusive and hard-to-get “first costume” AzBats in darker colors, maaaaaaaaaybe with a cloth cape.
Ooooh, y'know...yeah. This. My brain immediately went straight to the one that I posted above, but fans were definitely vocal about the colors on the "first" Azbats and he was notoriously hard to find. So yeah...now that you've said it, I think you're probably right - a re-release of that figure, in appropriate colors, with a cloth cape.
Or, if Todd is feeling feisty, appropriate colors with the original plastic cape and a Platinum unmasked with a cloth one or something lol
Related wishlist: I would love to see some type of deluxe release of an Azbats with a semi-translucent and fiery St. Dumas to pose along with him (similar to the new Marvel Legends Deluxe Phoenix, and how you have the flame bird as a base behind Jean Grey). I don't think there's probably large scale interest in something like that, but Jean Paul's visions of St. Dumas were such an integral part of the story it would be fun to get to display it somehow.
I actually hope “silver age” Nightwing is the *actual* Silver Age Nightwing as well. I figure Disco Dick is a lock at some point, Kandorian heroes . . . less so, so it would be an amazing deep cut. I would need Flamebird too, though.
I want Disco Dick, but it has to say that on the package or I'm not buying it 😋
Let’s be real: we all want Disco Dick. It’s OK to admit it. Don’t be shy.
😀
Also just a few quick questions because I'm somewhat confused.... regarding the Knightquest Batman...Do we not have that figure already? the one with the visor helmet and the sharper cape that came with the red platinum edition? What is this new version supposed to be? And when it comes to the Silver Age Nightwing are we sure that this is Dick Grayson in his Disco Era costume or could this potentially even be a Superman variant from the Silver Age era of comics? Because that's the first thing that pops into my head when I hear Silver Age Nigtwing. It's the Hero of Kandor and his trusty sidekick Flamebird (aka Jimmy Olson)
Jean Paul had 3 notable looks during his time as Batman (4 if you count the color change from blue to red, although the costume was the same). He had the initial Batman #500 look (we got that one, except it was really light blue) and he had his KnightsEnd look (with the metal cape, we got that in blue and red). In between both of those, he had this look that debuted in Shadow of the Bat:
It was similar to his KnightsEnd outfit, but still had the cloth cape. I think this is the KnightQuest version solicited, unless we're just getting a repaint of one of the others.
Nice summary of the different looks!
I forgot about that "transitional" look for JPV's outfits. I'm guessing it will be the Knightfall body with the Knightquest head to make it nice and easy for Todd. MAYBE a softgoods cape? Chances are I'm getting it either way baring any distribution shenannigans which, unfortunately, can never be ruled out.
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