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Aquaman Movie Multiverse Wave 1 In-Hand Gallery!

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Hot off the presses, just got done shooting and we are dropping a gallery for the entire first wave of Mattel’s DC Multiverse Aquaman Movie wave 1!  The wave consists of 4 figures, with all four giving you the Collect and Connect figure (yes 4, not 6 or 8).  They kicked things off with the heavy hitters, Aquaman, Mera, Black Manta and Orm (aka Ocean Master).   These are the collector level figs, so we get full range of articulation with cuts, twists and rockers where needed.  For the price range of around 20 bucks per fig it’s well above average.  Paint is also above par on all 4, with specific detailing, metallic sheen and weathering.  The stars of the wave are Aquaman and Black Manta though, they really do shine.  Sculpt on both are fantastic, they can hold their own with DC Collectibles and dare I even say the Japanese imports, especially when you factor in price.

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this wave, and had a fun round of shooting with them.  Now I gotta go get a mop and clean up. Read on to check out over 95 HD images of them all courtesy of Mattel!

 

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  2. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    Have to say, was really surprised how well these turned out. Black Manta especially. Multiverse has my attention in full now.

  4. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    Those last 2 shots in the 1st post are freaking masterpieces. Black Manta is a really nice looking figure.

  5. EvilMonkeyPope's Avatar EvilMonkeyPope says

    It's a pity Orm didn't get the lining of his cape painted to match the cloth one of his basic figure.
    I like JL Mera a bit more. This one looks too blue.

  8. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bo Ttef View Post
    Just bought a second set for another Trench figure.
    I really like that fig for what it is, well done. And I like that it only takes 4 to put it together. However, if anyone did want to troop build him, that can get expensive.

  9. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    I love Black Manta...he's a rare example of a movie character whose design is actually BETTER than his comic book counterpart. He looks so bad-ass.

    Plus, the figure is amazing...I have one, and it's just as great in-hand. Mattel really stepped up their game on the Aquaman wave, and Tony obliterated the world with his photo shoot, as usual.

  11. Tim's Avatar Tim says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mister D View Post
    Surprised these have not hit WalMart yet.
    They’ve hit my Walmart just Seen Mera so far. Wanting that Orm

  12. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    Both of my local Walmarts had a ton of these last weekend. I've also seen the exclusive two pack at Target.

  13. Bo Ttef's Avatar Bo Ttef says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tony_Bacala View Post
    I really like that fig for what it is, well done. And I like that it only takes 4 to put it together. However, if anyone did want to troop build him, that can get expensive.
    yeah- I talked about that at SDCC with the Mattel reps and then did a feed-back poll (and got a $50 target giftcard for doing it) They'll make a kiddie version no doubt, but that Multiverse Trench figure should have been single boxed and maybe Black Manta as the BAF- then everyone buys at least one set for Black manta and troop builders get a ton of Trench... I'm going to try and unload the extra Mera/Orm/Arthur at a toyshow for $10-$15ea to off-set the $80 for the 2nd trench figure. heh. (...or just keep a 2nd set for play....)

  14. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bo Ttef View Post
    Multiverse Trench figure should have been single boxed and maybe Black Manta as the BAF
    No.

    Black Manta is the only figure in this wave I wanted, I would've hated if Mattel had made him the CnC. I agree that the Trench warrior as the CnC is awkward since it's an army builder but Manta definitely should be a single.

  15. Pravus Prime's Avatar Pravus Prime says

    I'd kind of like to get Mera (or at least see her in person), but I've got the JL one and I feel a bit burned after I pre-ordered that only to see it for at one point $4.97, so part of me just wants to wait it out and see what happens.

    There are some things that I like about the Aquaman version, but at the same time I feel like the itch has also been scratched the by the JL version so it would be more like double dipping then getting two different figures, especially with the accessory re-use, even if the base figures are so different.

  16. Weapon X's Avatar Weapon X says

    I had this Aquaman figure last night for a couple hours. Mattel still lags in sculpt but this figure actually looked pretty cool so I bought it. Would have kept it if not for the leg joints being all loose and wonky. I was really impressed that the figure had ankle pivot (I didn't even know Mattel knew how to make that(, so I think Mattel is finally getting the memo to keep up with the times. But sadly it was not enough to keep me from returning this figure to Walmart last night. Maybe someday you'll produce a quality figure Mattel. (and maybe someday you'll rehire the Four Horsemen)

  17. Bo Ttef's Avatar Bo Ttef says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd View Post
    No.

    Black Manta is the only figure in this wave I wanted, I would've hated if Mattel had made him the CnC. I agree that the Trench warrior as the CnC is awkward since it's an army builder but Manta definitely should be a single.
    that's the point- more people probabl;y want Black manta than the trench... win/win for Mattel if they had gone that route. And being only a 4 figure CnC, (as opposed to 6) I think that would have driven a lot more sales.

  18. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bo Ttef View Post
    that's the point- more people probabl;y want Black manta than the trench... win/win for Mattel if they had gone that route. And being only a 4 figure CnC, (as opposed to 6) I think that would have driven a lot more sales.
    If that had been Mattel's route I would have just skipped the entire wave (and complained about it online). Making a desired figure the CnC when their size doesn't justify it is just a huge dick move, when Hasbro made Mantis the BAF for GotG2 wave 2 I saw nobody praising that as a smart marketing decision. I still stand by my position that the entire BAF/CnC gimmick should be done away with and replaced with deluxe releases for those larger characters that wouldn't fit in a regular box. The main results I see from the BAF/CnC approach are in-store thefts, the surge of undesired figures loose on eBay, and scalpers selling complete BAF/CnCs for like three times what they're worth.

  19. Bo Ttef's Avatar Bo Ttef says

    Well Mattel and hasbro have both made crap loads off of me thanks to the BAf and CnC

  20. Bo Ttef's Avatar Bo Ttef says

    picked up the Gladiator 2-pack of arthur and orm. The arthur is basically a Justice League figure with a new head forearms/lower legs- not the new style Multiverse. Orm is great as a genric troop to stand behind the single carded Orm (OceanMaster figure) I'll grab another of these but not until it goes on clearance. I also recommend picking up the $10 "kids line" Black Manta if you want a much improved sword and wrist blade over the Multiverse version. The sword is larger and much more solid with silver detail. the wrist blade is also longer and stronger- but this piece I had to slice off each figure and glue into place

    Orm by lowanbing, on Flickr

  21. zonedweeby has no avatar! zonedweeby says

    Man, I'm really pulling for Mattel. This wave shows real ambition. Ambition! Mattel! I wish Manta's eyes had a better effect, but that's relatively minor compared to the general impression.

  22. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bo Ttef View Post
    picked up the Gladiator 2-pack of arthur and orm. The arthur is basically a Justice League figure with a new head forearms/lower legs- not the new style Multiverse. Orm is great as a genric troop to stand behind the single carded Orm (OceanMaster figure) I'll grab another of these but not until it goes on clearance. I also recommend picking up the $10 "kids line" Black Manta if you want a much improved sword and wrist blade over the Multiverse version. The sword is larger and much more solid with silver detail. the wrist blade is also longer and stronger- but this piece I had to slice off each figure and glue into place

    Orm by lowanbing, on Flickr
    I might just do that for the Manta. Looks good there, and I think this guy is worth the effort.

  24. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bo Ttef View Post
    picked up the Gladiator 2-pack of arthur and orm. The arthur is basically a Justice League figure with a new head forearms/lower legs- not the new style Multiverse. Orm is great as a genric troop to stand behind the single carded Orm (OceanMaster figure) I'll grab another of these but not until it goes on clearance. I also recommend picking up the $10 "kids line" Black Manta if you want a much improved sword and wrist blade over the Multiverse version. The sword is larger and much more solid with silver detail. the wrist blade is also longer and stronger- but this piece I had to slice off each figure and glue into place

    Orm by lowanbing, on Flickr
    The $10 basic Manta figure is surprisingly very decent. And yeah, I noticed that it's sword and arm blade are a little better than the Multiverse version. I will consider your mod if I find an extra $10 Manta at Target the next time I head there, but it's not like the Multiverse version's sword/arm blade are that bad at all, at least on the one I have.

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