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| Type | Action figures |
|---|---|
| Invented by | DC Comics |
| Company | Mattel |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | 2008–10 |
| Features | DC Universe |
DC Universe is a toy brand manufactured by Mattel. It has five sub-lines – Classics, Fighting Figures, Giants of Justice, Infinite Heroes, and the reintegrated Justice League Unlimited line.
This is considered by many to be the main line of the DC Universe re-brand. These are 6-inch scale figures based on characters in the entire DC library, an expansion from previous Mattel lines that only allowed for the use of Batman, and later on, Superman characters. The entire line is sculpted by the Four Horsemen Studios.
Previously a line itself, then integrated into the DC Superheroes brand, Justice League Unlimited made its debut as a DC Universe product at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con with its Giganta figure. Now exclusive to Target stores as of summer 2008, Justice League Unlimited is a collector-focused line consisting of single-, three-, and six-packed figures that have appeared in the animated series, as well as non-animated series characters.
This addition to the DC Universe stable takes characters that would appear in the flagship Classics line and puts them at a more collectible 3.75-inch scale. Figures are available as singles and three-packs, with six- and eight-packs available as retailer exclusives. Early statements from Mattel put the total character count for 2008 at around forty-five figures. One of the first six-packs contained characters from the Green Lantern mythos, while another revolves around Gotham City.
Mattel has stated that they are trying to make sure that the characters included in the Infinite Heroes line are not included in the Classics line in the same year to avoid having multiples of the same character on the shelves at once. The figure packages featured clippable Anti-Monitor points, which could be redeemed at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con for an exclusive Anti-Monitor figure.
Figures typically have limited articulation and minimal accessories. Following the announcement of Hasbro's Marvel Universe line, Mattel announced that the line will get increased articulation (an example is the upcoming Animal Man figure, unveiled at New York Comic Con 2009).
Each included a 75th anniversary collector's pin
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Other figures that have been seen in prototype form, read about in case breakdowns, mentioned in leaked Wal-Mart SKUs or seen at Toy Fair include:
These are 3-inch scale figures with identical sculpts to the 6-inch figures with limited articulation, display stands and action features and/or weapons. These were previously going to be called Battleague figures and marketed as game figures but were later on consolidated into the DC Universe line as collectible figurines.
The backs of the figure packages featured many more Fighting Figures but apparently none of them were released.
While the Fighting Figures are half the size of the main line. These are double-sized versions of characters previously released as 6" figures. It is a continuation of the Mattel 12" Batman and Mattel 12" DC Superheroes line.
The first Giants of Justice were released practically unannounced. As soon as the line was mentioned by Mattel, they were already showing up in Toys "R" Us locations and eBay.
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DC Universe is a toy brand manufactured by Mattel. It has five sub-lines – Classics, Fighting Figures, Giants of Justice, Infinite Heroes, and the reintegrated Justice League Unlimited line.
The DC Universe is the fictional shared universe that serves as a setting for DC Comics stories, for most of the interlinked mainstream DC comics. DC Universe may also refer to: DC Universe (franchise) (DCU), a shared universe of superhero films and TV series developed by DC Studios DC Universe (streaming service), a streaming service featuring exclusive television series based on DC Comics DC Universe Infinite, a digital comic subscription service replacing DC Universe DC Universe (toyline), a range of toys based on DC Comics characters DC Universe Classics, a sub-line of the DC Universe toys DC Universe (themed area), multiple themed lands at Six Flags amusement parks Multiverse (DC Comics), the collection of most of the fictional universes established by DC Comics DC Animated Universe (DCAU; est. 1992), a fictional universe, the setting for several of the animated series based on DC Comics DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU; 2013–2020), a fictional universe, the setting of several animated films based on DC Comics DC Universe Online, a video game based on the main DC Universe DC Universe Animated Original Movies, direct-to-video animated films DC Universe Roleplaying Game, a role-playing game released in 1999 DC Universe, a number of DC Comics comic books: DC Universe #0, a 2008 one-shot that acted as a prologue for Final Crisis DC Universe: Decisions, a 2008–2009 limited series DC Universe Holiday Bash, three end-of-year specials published between 1996 and 1998 DC Universe: Last Will & Testament, a 2008 one-shot DC Universe: Legacies, a 10-issue limited series DC Universe Online: Legends, a 26-issue dual-weekly limited series, based on the DC Universe Online game DC Extended Universe (DCEU; 2013–2023), a series of superhero films and television series based on DC Comics characters
DC Universe Classics was an action figure toyline, a sub-line of the DC Universe toy brand manufactured by Mattel. They were 6-inch scale figures based on the fictional characters owned by DC Comics. The entire line was sculpted by the Four Horsemen Studios, and was first available for sale in 2008. The "DC Classics" line ceased to be sold at retail in 2012. The series then became an online-and-convention exclusive line. It was announced in late 2014 that the line would end with a final series of six figures celebrating the history of the line.
DC Universe All-Stars was a 6-inch action figure toyline released by Mattel beginning in 2011. It is the follow-up to Mattel's previous 6-inch toyline DC Universe Classics, and focuses on characters owned by DC Comics.
Before the 1921 destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Black residents had created a remarkable center of business and community life. The district included stores, professional offices, entertainment venues and homes owned by Black citizens. Understanding Greenwood means learning what was built—not only what was burned.
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