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Comicbook spin-off merchandising... & Moore...
Forget about the prequels -- I'm gonna go all BLT up in this bitch:
Alan Moore Will Love This Officially Licensed Watchmen Toaster http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosy...r1-550x381.jpg Warner Brothers has unveiled their latest Watchmen tie-in and it’s a toaster. Let me say that again: A toaster. In addition to ripping out Alan Moore’s soul and converting regular bread to crispy bread, the officially branded toaster officially brands your toast — presumably with the logo displayed on the side of the device. This makes Before Watchmen look like an exciting, artistically respectful project. In fairness, DC comics had almost nothing to do with this and the blame falls entirely upon Warner Brothers who plan to sell a number of toasters based off existing properties. According to Gamma Squad, we can look forward to toasters based on A Nightmare on Elm Street, A Christmas Story, Friday the 13th , Friends, The Goonies, Gremlins, Little Shop of Horrors, Mad Magazine, Where the Wild Things Are, and The Wizard of Oz. While arguably the worst thing to happen to this venerable comic series, I have to say that I am looking forward to the official Friends toaster. But only if it burns a ghastly, horrific image of Chandler into my toast. That would just be perfect. http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosy...r2-550x425.jpg |
Re: DC to publish Watchmen prequel?
i would only buy this if it toasted a different rorshach test on each slice of bread though. a static one is not clever enough. (jk, i would never actually buy it).
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^^^^^^
I've ordred two. One to toast bread with and the other to sell later for a mint! |
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What's funny is that something like that would be worth something, since they probably won't make that many. Seriously, what's the market for a Rorschach toaster?
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I just want to know when these will hit shelves.
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A Watchmen toaster? Seriously? I'm debating on whether I want to read the prequel series or not. The originals are so classic that I can't see how this will match up. I almost wonder if Warner is doing this in part so they can try to do a prequel to the movie to tie in with this..
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Re: DC to publish Watchmen prequel?
Originally Posted by Mike86
(Post 11261940)
A Watchmen toaster? Seriously? I'm debating on whether I want to read the prequel series or not. The originals are so classic that I can't see how this will match up. I almost wonder if Warner is doing this in part so they can try to do a prequel to the movie to tie in with this..
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Re: Comicbook spin-off merchandising... & Moore...
Didn't DC Direct solicit Watchmen figures a few years ago (or show prototypes) only to be shot down by Moore when they went for his approval? I thought they only got around that with the movie figures because it was based on the movie likeness...
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Re: DC to publish Watchmen prequel?
Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
(Post 11262511)
I think this is all about DC Comics wanting to sell comics. Watchmen was a box office disappointment to Warner, who was hoping for a huge blockbuster on par with Batman.
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Re: Comicbook spin-off merchandising... & Moore...
Originally Posted by fujishig
(Post 11263074)
Didn't DC Direct solicit Watchmen figures a few years ago (or show prototypes) only to be shot down by Moore when they went for his approval? I thought they only got around that with the movie figures because it was based on the movie likeness...
“DC initiated plans for a fifteenth anniversary celebration of Watchmen in collaboration with Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Subsequently, they’ve informed us that they’d prefer not to participate and it wouldn’t be a party without them. Therefore, DC will not proceed with its previously announced plans for a Watchmen hardcover or Watchmen action figures.” |
Re: Comicbook spin-off merchandising... & Moore...
How about a Dr Manhattan toaster instead?
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A Dr. Manhattan microwave?
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Dr. Manhattan vibrator?
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Re: Comicbook spin-off merchandising... & Moore...
Originally Posted by Todd B.
(Post 11263833)
Dr. Manhattan vibrator?
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And here come the action figures...
http://www.clubs.mattycollector.com/...ctID.251913200 About Club Black Freighter For the first time ever, Mattel proudly offers our new Watchmen Club Black Freighter, a subscription to figures inspired by one of the all-time greatest comics! A total of six figures will be released throughout the year, resulting in a collection of all six Watchmen team members by year’s end. Mattel worked hard to secure exclusive rights to these comic-based figures and we’ll treat them right: each one will be sculpted by the Four Horsemen and comparable in articulation, scale and level of detail to our Masters of the Universe® Classics Club Eternia® and DC Universe Club Infinite Earths 6” figures. Most come with accessories (for example, Rorschach will include a gas gun) and every figure will arrive with an authentic Watchmen logo base. |
Re: Comicbook spin-off merchandising... & Moore...
Meh..I'd rather see a company like DC Direct handling these than Mattel personally.
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4 Horseman sculpts should make these worthwhile, plus they'll have more articulation than the normal DC Direct line. And with the Matty Collector's exclusive plus their ridiculous shipping, it'll be just like overpaying for DC Directs at a LCBS.
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Re: Comicbook spin-off merchandising... & Moore...
Ah, well even so I don't know that I really want to commit to having to buy all six figures for like $150. I'd consider it if they were up for sale individually (which I guess they are but only provided they don't sell out) and just get the ones I want but as is no thanks. Especially without even seeing them first. Plus even though the DC Direct figures don't have a ton of articulation they're still some of the nicer figures around at a reasonable price if you ask me.
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This is terrible!
Now can someone please tell me where I can purchase the Gremlins toaster? |
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Toaster is only worthwhile if it toasts Rorshach's face onto the bread, but in different patterns each time.
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Originally Posted by The Valeyard
(Post 11320464)
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Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
(Post 11321205)
"Some nice flowers..."
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Re: DC to publish Watchmen prequel?
Originally Posted by madcougar
(Post 11236549)
^^^^^^
I've ordred two. One to toast bread with and the other to sell later for a mint! |
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