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Mattel Scores Voltron Force License

Posted on June 7, 2010 at 1:12 pm by Shin Densetsu under Voltron Toy News

Voltron news has been pretty dry in the past few months, especially on the newest cartoon, Voltron Force. Nonetheless, Voltron is a pretty popular subject and news on who has the license for the upcoming toy line has emerged. While the cartoon commands a strong following, the toys do as well, and the company who has the license now is none other than ….Mattel!

Variety has posted an article today with details on both the new cartoon, and Mattel’s upcoming toyline:

Starting next year, Nicktoons will air 26 half-hour episodes of “Voltron Force,” about five space explorers who pilot robotic lions that combine to form Voltron, an invincible guardian sworn to defend the Universe.

Series will remain faithful to the old show, while introducing new recruits to fight alongside the original characters.

New episodes will be timed to the 25th anniverseries. It’s the first “Voltron” TV project in 10 years, although an iPhone game came out in December.

WEP and Classic Media (“Casper the Friendly Ghost,” “Where’s Waldo?”) will produce the toon with Kickstart Prods. (“Wolverine and the X-Men”). Classic Media is shepherding international distribution, merchandising and licensing deals.

Mattel will tie-in with the anniversary to launch toys based on the classic “Voltron” range, as well as action figures and playsets that revolve around an edgier, modernized robot. There is no date on when the toys will hit shelves.

“What’s paramount is getting the toys right,” Ted Koplar, president of St. Louis-based WEP told Daily Variety. “They’re pretty involved toys that have to transform and fit together.”

WEP and Classic Media had been developing a live action feature for some time but scribes, including Justin Marks, have yet to lock down the right tone, producers said.

Will Mattel follow previous companies who had licenses for Voltron, in making versions of Voltron with diecast metal? Do you think Mattel can pull this off? They aren’t exactly a stranger to Voltron. Share your thoughts after hitting the discuss button below!

Discuss on the Toyark Forums› Views: 8434 › Credit: Variety

› Companies: Mattel › Characters: Lion Voltron

Discussion / Comments (Jump to this Thread on the Forum)

  1. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    11-08-2008, 11:36 AM

    Talk about everything Voltron in this thread!

  2. DESTRO's Avatar DESTRO says

    11-08-2008, 11:36 AM

    To view images and information on the Voltron Masterpiece Edition go here:

    Toynami: VOLTRON MASTERPIECE EDITION

  3. Super_Megatron's Avatar Super_Megatron says

    11-21-2008, 02:07 PM

    There is a plastic version of this toy now that is half the price, I think I might pick it up this weekend.

  4. MegaPrime33's Avatar MegaPrime33 says

    11-21-2008, 02:33 PM

    The Masterpiece is quite something though. I remember when TRU had, I think it was the plastic one, for something pretty cheap.

  5. Sol Fury's Avatar Sol Fury says

    11-21-2008, 02:47 PM

    Very nice. It's a grand update of an already cool toy.

  6. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    11-21-2008, 02:55 PM

    Is this a re-release, or a new one? I remember this coming out a few years ago, is it the same Masterpiece?

    I have always had this on the back burner of things to get. But with the onslaught of stuff coming out, now, I don't know if I will get it soon.

    It is a very nice piece, though.

  7. Smokescreen GT's Avatar Smokescreen GT says

    11-21-2008, 03:42 PM

    MP Voltron is very tempting for me, especially since he's now available in a cheaper plastic version. I may have to break down and finally get him.

  8. slugslinger2004's Avatar slugslinger2004 says

    11-21-2008, 04:12 PM

    I definately recommend the plastic MP Voltron if you can get it. A great display piece and toy.

  9. Roanstalker's Avatar Roanstalker says

    11-21-2008, 04:36 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Optimus Scourge View Post
    Is this a re-release, or a new one? I remember this coming out a few years ago, is it the same Masterpiece?

    I have always had this on the back burner of things to get. But with the onslaught of stuff coming out, now, I don't know if I will get it soon.

    It is a very nice piece, though.
    Its a re-release of the Masterpiece but now with all plastic construction. Never been a fan of Voltron so I'll pass.

  10. Dark Ramjet's Avatar Dark Ramjet says

    11-21-2008, 04:46 PM

    I own it the metal one. Best version of Voltron I have.

  11. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    11-21-2008, 08:56 PM

    Quote:
    There is a plastic version of this toy now that is half the price, I think I might pick it up this weekend.
    I heard it is much more balanced than the metal one, due to the lower weight. The metal weighed the limbs down on the metal version, and that was the primary complaint about it. I've heard good things about the plastic version, it's finish may not look as good(it isn't chromed), but it handles better.

  12. Dark Ramjet's Avatar Dark Ramjet says

    11-21-2008, 09:03 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu View Post
    I heard it is much more balanced than the metal one, due to the lower weight. The metal weighed the limbs down on the metal version, and that was the primary complaint about it. I've heard good things about the plastic version, it's finish may not look as good(it isn't chromed), but it handles better.
    I've had that problem as well. Maybe they'll come out with a chromed plastic version next. I'd pick that up.

  13. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    11-21-2008, 09:21 PM

    Ah, plastic version...half price, huh? The main reason I didn't get the set was the $100 price tag. $50 really isn't bad.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu View Post
    I heard it is much more balanced than the metal one, due to the lower weight. The metal weighed the limbs down on the metal version, and that was the primary complaint about it. I've heard good things about the plastic version, it's finish may not look as good(it isn't chromed), but it handles better.
    That is good to know.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dark Ramjet View Post
    I've had that problem as well. Maybe they'll come out with a chromed plastic version next. I'd pick that up.
    I'd would guess they wiil make a chromed out one, Seeing how toy companies work, they probably already have one in mind, but wait until everyone gets this one, then offer the chromed out one and make people upgrade.

    cough *Premium versions* cough


    (Sorry, childhood was raped, k?)

  14. Dark Ramjet's Avatar Dark Ramjet says

    11-21-2008, 09:39 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Optimus Scourge View Post
    I'd would guess they wiil make a chromed out one, Seeing how toy companies work, they probably already have one in mind, but wait until everyone gets this one, then offer the chromed out one and make people upgrade.

    cough *Premium versions* cough


    (Sorry, childhood was raped, k?)
    I was thinking along the same lines. Wait a minute...............childhood.......raped?....... . Michael........ Bay..........here? Oh noes.

  15. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    11-21-2008, 10:03 PM

    where is the :lol smiley?

    We need more smileys up in here!

  16. trebleshot's Avatar trebleshot says

    11-21-2008, 10:04 PM

    Let's not start the Bay-bashing here guys, 'kay?

    I'd definitely be interested in a plastic version. The last Voltron I got was the 2 ft. tall plastic one that was huge. Still have it actually, though the sword has warped a bit due to the soft plastic.

    Any idea on whether it's going to be online or retail?

  17. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    11-21-2008, 10:25 PM

    I wasn't trying to bash Bay at all, I was more joking about the kinds of things people said last year...I was totally kidding around, man, sorry if it came across like something else.

  18. Dark Ramjet's Avatar Dark Ramjet says

    11-21-2008, 10:29 PM

    I wasn't Bay bashing either. I was just following one joke with another.

  19. trebleshot's Avatar trebleshot says

    11-21-2008, 10:30 PM

    No problem, just those kinds of things tend to get out of hand rather quickly.

  20. Nightwing's Avatar Nightwing says

    11-21-2008, 10:31 PM

    I have wanted this Masterpiece Voltron for awhile now but the $100 price point was a bit too high for me. I'm very happy that they now have a plastic version at half the price. I look at it this way, most of the toys that are out right now are plastic and look great. Sure the original one was die-cast, but so were some of parts of many G1 Transformers. The new Transformers Classics line is great and they are not die-cast metal. I'm sure if they re-released some of the G1 line as encore Transformers without the metal die-cast parts they would be just as nice.

    Many of you have mentioned that the die-cast metal arms of Votron make him too heavy so that he can't hold up his sword, or that he falls over. I have the same problem with my original die-cast Voltron from the 80's. A plastic version came out a few years ago and I bought that one as well. He doesn't seem to have any problems standing up or holding up his weapons.

    If this new plastic Masterpiece version solves those problems then I'm all for it, even if that means he is "chrome-less".

    I would love to hear more feedback on this before I go out and buy one though.

  21. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    11-21-2008, 10:36 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by trebleshot View Post
    No problem, just those kinds of things tend to get out of hand rather quickly.
    I know what you mean, I learned a long time ago to stay far way from movie discussion, but hopefully this place won't be like that. I like the atmosphere here a lot.

    On topic, I might just grab this for $50

  22. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    11-21-2008, 10:59 PM

    Quote:
    Any idea on whether it's going to be online or retail?
    It's online, the only other places to get it are comic/specialty shops.
    Quote:
    I'd definitely be interested in a plastic version. The last Voltron I got was the 2 ft. tall plastic one that was huge. Still have it actually, though the sword has warped a bit due to the soft plastic.
    Man I wanted that one back in the day, mainly because it can hold G.I. Joe sized figures in the cockpit. I remember seeing it in the late 90's at TRU.

  23. trebleshot's Avatar trebleshot says

    11-22-2008, 11:42 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu View Post
    It's online, the only other places to get it are comic/specialty shops.
    Figures. Oh well.

    *places on back burner*

  24. Flint's Avatar Flint says

    12-25-2008, 09:37 PM

    I know everyone loved the Lion Voltron back in the day but how come the Vehicle Voltron didn't even come close to being as popular? Was it that the cartoon featuring the vehicles wasn't as good?

    Don't get me wrong I love the lions and their combined look, but the Vehicle Voltron had alot of playability. Besides combining to Voltron, you had all the individual vehicles that made up different teams, that combined into super vehicles.

    I loved mine as a kid, I had alot of fun with it.

  25. Fred21's Avatar Fred21 says

    12-27-2008, 01:24 AM

    Lots of love here... I just think as kids it was hard for them to get past the visual of the Lion team. No one even remembers let alone loves the OTHER Voltron... The Albegas trio.

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