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I haven't bothered looking up Mattel's stock but I was surprised to see that megahit movie didn't turn any tides for them, even with He-Man looking to pull in at least some profit. I'd hate too see Hasbro eat them up like some ouroboros of mediocrity, but private equity? Yuck.

I didn't like the first movie but MK2 was great. Very fun movie if you're a fan of the games.

Shown below via @mmdisney200 / Mario M on Instagram is a look at the new Mattel Maui doll from the Disney live-action Moana movie, which was found on shelves at Target. Randomly found this Maui live action doll at target don’t know the price cuz it doesn’t scan so maybe it was put on shelves early by mistake. No Moana yet, Anyway here he is! Stay tuned for more details.

Shown below is the new threezero Robotech ROBO-DOU VF‐1S Super Veritech (Rick Hunter) Action Figure, now up for pre-order at retailers including our sponsor BigBadToyStore.com. Product Description: The ROBO-DOU ROBOTECH VF‐1S Super Veritech Set (RICK HUNTER) is a high-fidelity collectible figure designed to capture its animated appearance with an extremely high attention to detail. Skull Leader's VF-1S, as now piloted by Rick Hunter, comes equipped with the iconic and powerful Super Armor! The Super Armor consists of two large rear thrusters, arm armor, and leg armor for additional fire power and maneuverability for zero-gravity combat! The outer armor is not only detachable, but it can be opened to reveal the intricate mechanical structures inside. Multiple thruster nozzles are installed with blue LED lights which can glow to simulate activated thrusters. Additionally, the main rear thruster nozzles can be rotated and adjusted. The Super Armor is compatible with the previously released Veritechs from the ROBO-DOU ROBOTECH collectible line. This Set incorporates additional RMS-1 heavy reaction missiles, elevating the fighter's firepower. Also, a pair of newly designed side cavity fillers have been added, which can be used in Battloid Mode. Additionally, it comes with traditional accessories like the GU-11 Gunpod, four sets of AMM-1 missiles, and four pairs of interchangeable hands, offering greater flexibility for display. ROBO-DOU ROBOTECH VF‐1S Super Veritech Set (RICK HUNTER) stands approximately 8" (20.3cm) tall in Battloid configuration, and can be fully-transformed between Fighter, Guardian, and Battloid modes. The zinc alloy die-cast interior frame provides a total of 109 points of articulation with an impressive range of movement. ROBO-DOU ROBOTECH collectible figures are intricately designed with our renowned engineering to present the same ultra-rigid framework that threezero is known for, ensuring structural integrity, enhanced stability, and signature paint applications. VF‐1S Super Veritech Armor Pack shown not included (sold separately) Product Features: - 8 inches (20.32cm) - Made of ABS, PVC, POM, and zinc alloy - Based on the Robotech anime - Converts between Fighter, Guardian, and Battloid modes - Around 109 Points of articulation - Die-cast metal frame - Highly detailed - Requires 8 AG3 batteries (not included) Box Contents: - VF‐1S Veritech figure - 4 Pairs of interchangeable hands - Pair of relaxed hands - Pair of open hands - Pair of fists - Pair of gun holding hands - Antenna - Ammo belt - GU-11 gunpod - 2 Pairs of side cavity fillers - Pair of engine covers - 4 Sets of AMM-1 missiles - 6 RMS-1 heavy reaction missiles - Pilot figure - Tool - Action stand

I'll admit this. My hasbro stock is doing gangbusters right now. My mattel stock is pretty wimpy. But I don't like either of these moves.

I sure hope not. This would be a terrible scenario. I think I would prefer Mattel buying Hasbro.

Wishful thinking on their part. "Let me buy a small percentage of a company and then write a letter hoping I can influence the company into self-destructing for a quick payout." If Mattel was sincerely interested in selling, or Hasbro interested in buying, you'd hear about it from them, not minority shareholders making petulant demands.

Whoa, Whiplash looks great. The old toy was far less bulky and big than what he was like in the cartoon. Hope down the line we might get Ceratos and the other council members too! Even though I have the Classics toys... I got lucky and found him rather cheap (45€ or so) from Denmark. But yeah, he is really expensive being a late line figure. There is one up MOSC on Willhaben now at 200€. Jitsu I still have not been able to get. One just sold for 200$ on ebay, MOSC. I'd be fine with him even broken (that ponytail always breaks off) but even then he is rare. I hope we might get him in this line, as well as guys like Spikor or Mosquitor, who had designs but never appeared.

Nice G2 Megatron colors but never heard of this toyline.

Shown below is the new Rocket Toys Naruto: Shippuden Jiraiya (Deluxe Ver.) 1/6 Scale Action Figure, now up for pre-order at retailers including our sponsor BigBadToyStore.com. Also avaialble in a Standard Version. Product Description: It is I, the Toad Mountain Sage! Rocket Toys is thrilled to present a new 1/6 scale figure based on the global phenomenon Naruto: Shippuden anime series with Jiraiya! This articulated figure displays the Toad Sage ninja during his time as mentor to the young Naruto Uzumaki up to his untimely demise during one last final mission to investigate a deadly threat to the Hidden Leaf Village. With a large variety of accessories and parts to create memorable and iconic poses with, it's time to learn the way of the Toad! Are you ready to being your training, young shinobi? Order your figure today and add him to your Naruto collection! Product Features: - 13.38 inches (34cm) - 1/6 Scale - Made of plastic, fabric, magnets - Based on the Naruto: Shippuden anime series - Highly detailed - Includes additional parts and accessories Box Contents: - Jiraiya figure - Additional Jiraiya figure - 4 Alternate face plates - Smiling face - Tied hair face - Sage Mode Ver. 1 face - Sage Mode Ver. 2 face - 8 Pairs of interchangeable hands - 4 Pairs of articulated eyes - Dairasengan attack effect piece - Smoking pipe - Book - Pen - Popsicle with a detachable piece - 3 Frog-transformed hands - 2 Frog-transformed feet - Fukasaku toad figure - Shima toad figure - 2 Giant scrolls - 2 Display stands - Eyeball adjustment stick

I think either of these would be pretty bad. Hasbro under Chris Cox is explicitly trying to slowly move out of the toy business entirely (stupid) and Mattel under Hasbro would be brought along with them, while private equity is its own brand of hazard.

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Shown below is the new Bandai Namco Kamen Rider Zeztz S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Zeztz (Catastrom Ver.) Exclusive Action Figure, now up for pre-order at retailers including our sponsor BigBadToyStore.com. Product Description: "Pulverize! Rider! Zeztz, Zeztz, Zeztz! Catastrom!" Kamen Rider Zeztz Catastrom, the form that Baku Yorozu transforms into using the Dualmare Capsem, is now available from S.H.Figuarts. His distinctive metallic orange, green, and silver coloring has been intricately painted all over his body. His massive upper and slim lower body have been faithfully reproduced. The range of motion in his hips and other joints makes a variety of dynamic actions possible, including stances with a low center of gravity, as well as punches and kicks! Also included is the Triple Zeztzer, which can be loaded with the Dualmare Capsem. When combined with the included exchangeable hand parts, you can enjoy recreating his special moves and a variety of dynamic, weapon-wielding action scenes. Other figures shown not included (sold separately) Product Features: - 5.9 inches tall (14.98cm) - Made of ABS and PVC - Based on the Kamen Rider Zeztz TV series - Part of the S.H.Figuarts series - Fully articulated - Interchangeable parts and accessories Box Contents: - Kamen Rider Zeztz (Catastrom Ver.) figure - 3 Pairs of interchangeable hands - Triple Zeztzer - Interchangeable Capsem parts

Shown below is the new Keepgoing Sengoku G Series Sanada Yukimura (Metallic Armor) 2026 Wonder Festival US Exclusive 1/12 Scale Action Figure, now up for pre-order at retailers including our sponsor BigBadToyStore.com. Product Description: From Keepgong comes the exclusive 1/12 Sanada Yukimura (Metallic Armor) action figure! Making its first in-person debut at the 2026 Wonder Festival US, this figure comes with various interchangeable parts and accessories, creating various ideas for you to decide on how to stylize your figure. Make sure to add this figure to your collection today! Product Features: - 1/12 Scale - Made of plastic - Original line of figures - Highly articulated - Fully articulated - Interchangeable parts and accessories - 2026 Wonder Festival US exclusive Box Contents: - Sanada Yukimura figure - 3 Face plates - 4 Additional pairs of hands - Ponytail - 2 Spears - Spear handle - Katana with sheath - Dagger with sheath - Pistol - Fan - Figure base with flag

A group of shareholders under the umbrella of Southeastern Asset Management, which oversees 4% of Mattel’s stock in an open letter to Mattel's board last week laid out several scenarios it would like to see the company pursue including the possibility of selling to a competitor such as Hasbro which was mentioned specifically. "We know that Mattel and Hasbro have engaged in on-and-off talks for decades. At the moment, a deal between the two companies is possible in our view. Hasbro has done a better job executing on digital growth than Mattel and therefore has more credibility in this important part of the business. We believe synergies between the two companies would be material, creating a stronger player in a global industry." They also suggested Mattel could sell to a private equity firm, which would mean it would no longer be publicly traded on the stock market or to a large media company with its valuable intellectual properties. The motivation for this letter is because they felt shareholders would have to wait too long for the company’s stock price to reach $30. "We worry that your current compensation package incentivizes waiting too long for a stock price over $30. We see a value per share today approaching $30, but we do not want to wait longer for that to be realized. We would prefer you lead the effort to explore strategic alternatives given your industry knowledge and relationships." In response, Mattel said that the company has been in talks with Southeastern and is focused on its growth strategy as they remain committed to acting in the best interests of all Mattel shareholders.

They'll probably put out another wave of entirely Batmans before the year's up.

It's the 90s all over again. It's a bummer that we still missing the Batmetal version...

He's looks really good. He looks more like the Cabbot Stone and Bloodwulf figures that the first two Youngblood characters. I cant wait to see Badrock now.

Obviously DC has had many incredible successes in the world of cinema, and did usher in the whole popularity of Super hero movies, with Marvel not even having a glimmer of hope in that era, suffering almost bankruptcy, but aside from a select bunch of DC films, the track record is rife with terrible misfires, more so then Marvel once Marvel created the MCU, with largely none of marvel's films doing poorly, In fact the top 7 highest grossing super hero movies ever made are all Marvel, with none of those 7 movies being bad, or disliked, DC only lands it's highest grossing film at slot 11 with Aquaman (which wasn't that good, I think people just wanted to oogle Jason), with no more positions until 14 with TDKR, with DC in total only having about 10 major super film successes and Marvel with over 32. Says something? with that being said DC has had some amazing films, that tower over marvel films with critical acclaim and quality, but actually far far less, most Marvel films have been accliamed by fans, with some obvious stinkers..but however were still largely success at the box office.

Shown below is a look at a new Mirage Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Villain Figure from NECA that will be coming tomorrow May 12th at places like our sponsors BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth and Nerdzoic. When more details are available, we will be sure to let you know.

Ive got Shaft and Diehard on preorder and Chapel will be next. Loosecollector tend to be on the bigger side of 6 inch scale so they should sit ok with my McFarlane Spawn figures.

OMG could this work in a Spawn display, I mean Spawn is supposed to be 7 ft tall, and Chapel like 6'5'' , Maybe...oH I'm kinda into the idea.

Thought, hey Todd why don't you just make the figure we all know you want to, Batspawn, and you can do 17 variants, and when that well runs dry, just switch it up and bit and do Al Wayne, oh yeah not done...Bruce Simmons, I mean come on...The Joker/Clown combination seems way too perfect.

Shown below is a render for the new Youngblood: Chapel 1/12 Scale Figure from LooseCollector Collectibles. Chapel will come with - 2 heads, 10 hands, 2 rifles, 2 pistols, 1 knife and removable gear. When more details are available, we will be sure to let you know.