Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Angel/Fred

Is Illyria a variant of Fred?

Details are being finalized now. We should have an update for you soon.

Any chance to get Illyria in a boxset with maybe 1 Fred & 2 Illyria??

We have plans for more box sets this year, but that’s not one of them.

And the possibility of Fred getting the "Anya treatment"?

We try to make variants (especially the ladies) as visually distinct as possible.

Anything to report on the next Angel wave?

Details are being finalized now. We should have an update for you soon.

How about pics for Angel and Fred? If not when?

They are still being approved and going through revisions, you should see something soon.

Will you have all the Angel figures come with the same base and all the Fred figures come with the same base?

Technically they are the same base. We have big plans to make them all important, though.

Spike/Darla

Is there a box set being planned for the Spike/Darla line? If there is not one planned as of yet, do you think we will see one in the future?

We have plans for more box sets this year, but that’s not one of them.

Could Vampire Schoolgirl Darla be released in a boxset with a new Angel?

Vampire Schoolgirl will be released individually, and we know the wait has been a long one. We have plans, so hold out a little longer.

Library Playset

Any plans for more playsets? Maybe the Magic Box or Wolfram and Hart?

Let’s just see how the Library does before going nuts.

Do you have any idea of the dimensions or size of the planned playset?

It will have two levels (upstairs, downstairs) so that makes it pretty big!

Have any prototypes been made (or being made) regarding the playset or has it just been designed?

We have a very early prototype.

As of now, are any accessories/figures planned with the playset?

Any extra accessories or figures will raise the price. We can’t let the price get too high or it will end up hurting sales. We have to take all of that into consideration before announcing details like that.

When can we expect to see pics and more info on the Library Playset? Maybe some type of announcement?

There’s still a lot of work to be done, but if all goes well you should see something this summer.

Seeing how Robia LaMorte (miss calendar) did all those autographs and what nots for Cinequest, do you think it’s capable to have her as an exclusive figure to the library playset?

Like I said, including something like a brand new figure is a rather expensive idea. Once we have decided details like this we’ll let everyone know.

Next Buffy Wave

Are you able to tell us whether or not the next Buffy wave will include a remade character?

We plan the next Buffy wave to have one new character and one remade character.

Any idea when you will be announcing who will be in the next wave of Buffy action figures?

When Wesley and Lorne go on sale, keep your eyes peeled.

Wesley/Lorne

Will any Wesley figure feature any of the original MAC accessories? The axe at least?

The only original MAC parts being included are the bases.

Is modifying "Waiting in the wings" Wesley’s jacket very likely to happen?

So far we only have the prototype with a hard plastic jacket. The softer plastic will look different.

Will the Wesley figures feature interchangeable hands to enable him to hold all of the various accessories?

Wesley and Lorne will be able to hold most if not all of their accessories.

Shouldn’t "Parting gifts" Wesley have a pistol crossbow?

It’s not the size of the crossbow that matters, it’s how you use it.

When will DST release pictures of Wesley and Lorne’s bases?

The original MAC bases were sent to our factory. Once we receive production samples we will get pictures out.

Serenity/Firefly

Can you give us any more information about the upcoming Firefly figures?

Check us out at Wizard World LA.

Can you please give more details about their outfits?

They all wear outfits from the movie. Mal and Jayne will be in LA, so expect lots of photos from there.

Also, is the other figure a Reaver?

No comment.

And who can we hope to see in a second wave?

It depends on sales, and the success of the movie. We have a couple of ideas for the second wave. Once you see the movie, you’ll know who the big players are.

Other Questions

Jenny Calendar and Kendra. Both are very popular characters which deserve figures. Saying they did get made, would you see hem as being part of the line or just boxset exclusives?

Characters like that seem to be more likely in a box set.

Would it be possible for a ’Slayer Boxset’ for the deluxe figures to include Kendra & The First Slayer?

We have plans for more box sets this year, but that’s not one of them. We have no plans to use the dlx figures in a boxed set.

And is it still planned to do one remake/one new character in each wave?

It’s not set in stone, but for now that’s an accurate guess.

Would you guys ever redo more figures MAC has done?

It really depends on the figure.

How would you describe the Sales of Spike and Darla? Strong? Weak? Better than Anya and Tara?

We are very happy with Spike and Darla sales.

Is Joyce (with variants) on your shortlist for future Buffy waves? Or would DST only consider making a Joyce figure for a boxset?

Characters like that seem to be more likely in a box set.

Is there going to be a wave of monsters/villains?

We’ll try to get villains out when possible, but a "monster wave" isn’t part of our immediate plans.

When can we see a picture of the Buffy bust?

As soon as we think its just right. Should be soon.

Can one person redeem multiple scratch off cards at the conventions this year?

The cards are limited to one per person. They have your name on them so there is no real way for you to redeem two.

 CMK