DC Action Figure Shake-Up Explained | Mattel Takes Back DC License from McFarlane

Описание: He’s Ash. He’s David. And this is The Artful Pose.
In this video, Ash and David sit down to break down the latest DC action figure news from the Nuremberg Toy Fair and clear up the confusion surrounding McFarlane Toys losing the DC license and Mattel officially taking it back.
We talk about:
Why McFarlane Toys is losing the DC license in 2026
How and why Mattel regained the DC action figure rights
The history of Mattel’s previous DC runs
The newly revealed two-tier DC figure system (kids line vs collector line)
Early reactions to the first wave shown at Toy Fair
Price points, articulation concerns, and collector expectations
What this means for current McFarlane DC figures and future values
A lot of fans panicked after seeing early promo images, but we explain why those figures are not the main collector line and why there’s no reason to freak out—yet.
If you’re a DC collector, Marvel Legends fan, or just love action figure industry talk, this video is for you.
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Until next time—make all your poses artful.