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Ask Mattel 5/15/2013: Odds On MOTU Granita & 200x Heads, SDCC Details & More

ask-mattel-skeletor-featScott Neitlich may be getting ready for his big-time TV appearance on tonight’s episode of Toy Hunter, but that doesn’t mean he’s too much of a big deal to answer some all-new Mattel questions!  This time, we get some insight into the recently revealed Comic Con exclusives and lots more… get all the latest answers here!

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Ask Mattel 5/1/2013: Another Reason To Buy Batmobile ’66 & MOTU 2014 Details

MattelMayday! Mayday! Mattel is back with more answers!!  This round, we discover another  reason everyone should be buying the Batman ’66 Batmobile, details on the next two years’ for Masters of the Universe, and more… read on!

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Ask Mattel 4/15/2013: Man Of Steel, Design Choices, Flight Stands & More

ask-mattel-heman-featMattel is back with a new round of questions. This time out, Matty gives insight on why Man Of Steel’s General Zod isn’t all geared up, what’s going on with flying beast flight stands and more– get all the answers here!

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Ask Mattel 3/28/2013: ‘Steel’ Civilans, 2013 Exclusives, Strobo Updates & More

ask-mattel-skeletor-featMattel got back early with the latest round of answers!  We delve into details on Matty’s 2013 exclusive plans, and from Movie Masters store exclusives to traveling convention surprises, the toymakers had plenty to tease.  Plus, get the latest update on Strobo, the amount Mattel will be bringing to their conventions this year.

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Ask Mattel 3/15/2013: Concept Vs. Reality On Castle Grayskull & More

MattelIt’s a long road from concept to reality for any toy line, and Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Classics are obviously no exception. This month, Mattel talks frankly about the ever-evolving Castle Grayskull, how figure tooling dollars need to be balanced and more.

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Ask Mattel 2/15/2013: Why We Can’t See A “Basic” MOTU Line & More

Mattel is back with the first post-Toy Fair Q&A.  This installment sees Matty explain why a basic, bare bones Masters of the Universe option can’t be on the table, plus some details on upcoming characters in the series.  Get all the answers here!

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Ask Mattel 2/1/2013: Details On MOTUC 2014, Watchmen & More

Mattel is back with their last round of answers before this year’s Toy Fair.  This time out, Matty speaks on the priority of finishing Masters of the Universe’s sub-lines in 2014, plus addresses the likelihood of new flight stands and Watchmen: Year Two figures.  Read on for all the answers!

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Ask Mattel 1/15/2013: What To Expect When You’re Expecting (Castle Grayskull)

We’ve got the first round of all-new answers from Mattel for 2013!  In this session, Matty speaks on what fans can expect from Castle Grayskull (as well as where we might see it first), and details on finishing off the Super Powers collection and Masters of the Universe.  Check out all the answers!

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Ask Mattel 12/14/2012: MOTUC’s Two-Year Roadmap, Weapons Pak Details & More

We’re a little late posting the latest round of answers from Mattel.  Yesterday’s tragedy in Newtown– less than 30 miles from Kastor’s Korner HQ in Southington– made it very difficult to focus on writing about toys and movies and geeky stuff.  Our thoughts go out to all our CT neighbors suffering in light of this terrible tragedy.

Now let’s get back to toy talk, with some all new answers from Mattel:

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Ask Mattel 11/30/2012: How Many DC Characters Does “Unlimited” Mean & More

Mattel has returned a new batch of answers to close out November.  This round, we get some new details on where you can go for WWE’s Miss Elizabeth, how many waves of DC Unlimited figures we should expect in 2013, and we dare to bring up the likelihood of Snake Mountain (already!)  Read on for all this month’s answers…

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