It's another Friday night and I find myself in front of the computer for an end-of-the week, Mattel news release! This time it's our first look at Queen Marlena in package along with her two bios. Yep, two bios. If you remember, the SDCC & Matty versions will feature different packaging & that means two bios! 
A good checklist is almost always a work in progress and while we were away the last couple weeks we missed a fair share of updates. As IAT returns to its normal schedule, I need to spend some time getting our various checklists in order. I've started with MOTU Classics, Ghostbusters, & Captain America.
As some of you may know, IAT is in Joplin, Missouri. Yesterday afternoon, a powerful tornado hit Joplin, leaving a mile wide path of destruction that basically split the city in two. All of the IAT staff and our families are safe & accounted for, but we're going to be putting the site on hold for a few days.
It's been a busy week for Mattel news. We've gotten better images of Swamp Thing, an early look at Young Justice packaging, DC Universe Classics wave 17 in package, and the love has finally rolled around to Masters of the Universe Classics with package shots and bios for Man-E-Faces and Megator.
Earlier this week, Mattel released images of the DC Universe Classics Wave 17. This wave stirred up a lot of controversy when it was announced, so how it sells in the next few weeks will be interesting. I'm buying because I want to build the Anti-Monitor and, hey, the figures at least look good...
I'm a little late on this news, but Mattel uploaded a half dozen pics of Swamp Thing on their Facebook page earlier today. Look, I never want to be the guy that decries things that are new or different upfront. And I'm willing to give this Swampy a try, but looking at these pics I do kinda wish Mattel had just kept it simple. 
