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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Have to say, was really surprised how well these turned out. Black Manta especially. Multiverse has my attention in full now.
Those last 2 shots in the 1st post are freaking masterpieces. Black Manta is a really nice looking figure.
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.
Amazing photos as always
Just bought a second set for another Trench figure.
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.
Surprised these have not hit WalMart yet.
Both of my local Walmarts had a ton of these last weekend. I've also seen the exclusive two pack at Target.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Well Mattel and hasbro have both made crap loads off of me thanks to the BAf and CnC
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
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.
A2?
Kings by lowanbing, on Flickr
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