Retro-Action DC Super Heroes: Kyle Rayner

Well, after a two month delay, I finally was able to order Kyle Rayner. The delay was caused by, of all things, he was missing his power ring. They forgot to paint it. So here he is in all his green glory.

Kyle Rayner, is the last of MattyCollector.com Green Lantern exclusives from the Retro-Action DC Super Heroes line. This most likely is the last figure to ever be produced for the line as well, as the entire line has been cancelled by Mattel. The action figure is fourth to be released as part of the Green Lantern exclusives proceeded by Sinestro (Sinestro Corp Outfit), Guy Gardner, and John Stewart.

Unlike the Green Lantern from wave 1 and John Stewart, who share the same costumes, but have an exclusive head sculpt, this 8" Kyle Rayner figure, like the aforementioned Guy Gardner, has an original costume made especially for the figure.

This Green Lantern comes with a black & white cloth outfit and is accompanied by a green power battery that also came with all other Green Lantern action figures in the line.

His blister card has the same retro look, reminiscent of the vintage Mego action figures, as all other figures in the line and shares the same green color as his exclusive counterparts.

Release date: Originally July 15, 2011 changed to September 15, 2011

Assortment: V4309

Retail: $19.99

Weapons and accessories: Power Battery

As an added bonus, I received a $5 coupon to be used towards the purchase of any DC Universe 6 inch action figure. Wish I would have received one of these for every Matty Collector purchase I made. Who should I get with my coupon?

Finally! Matty Collector Releases Kyle Rayner

Back in July, I was eagerly awaiting for the release of the Matty Collector exclusive Retro-Action DC Super Heroes, Kyle Rayner, only to be disappointed. Come the release date of July 15th, Matty Collector pulled the sale of the action figure. Why? He was missing, of all things, his power ring.

Fast forward two months later and finally the last of the Green Lantern exclusives is available once again. I placed my order yesterday for what will probably be the last Retro-Action DC Super Heroes exclusive from Matty Collector. Not only the last exclusive, but the last action figure to be released in the series.

Hurry up get yours now as the exclusives in this series have all sold out previously. With sales like that, it's a mystery to me why Mattel cancelled this blast from the past line.

Reminder: Green Lantern Kyle Rayner Goes on Sale July 15, 2011

Today the MattyCollector.com exclusive Kyle Rayner goes on sale. The Fourth Green Lantern in the comics is the fourth in the Green Lantern exclusive series and probably the last of the 8" Retro-Action DC Super Heroes, for that matter, as Mattel has cancelled the the Retro-Action DC Super Heroes line. Kyle Rayner comes with a black & white cloth outfit and power battery. I'll have pics when mine comes in.

Update: Matty Collector has postponed the release of Kyle Rayner for about a month. He was missing his ring of all things. Can't be a Green Lantern without a ring of course. He his coming out though for sure. Matty just wants to get him right.  Stay tuned for the re-release date.