Original Ideal Batman molds sold to Mexico toy company. Utility Belt reissue?

[BatToys]

The original Ideal Toys molds for the 1966 Batman Utility Belt, helmet, JLA playset, Captain Action and Marx molds have been sold to a toy company in Mexico. It's possible they will be reissued. Not sure how quality will be be but was told will likely be found in .99 cent bins.

[John Mack]

I'll be all over THAT!

[Therin of Andor]

They'd be unlicensed at that price, and perhaps deliberately wrong colours.

[John Mack]

They'd be unlicensed at that price, and perhaps deliberately wrong colours.

Unlicensed, no go then. Different colors, no problem. At least then unscrupulous sellers will be less inclined to pass them off as vintage.

[BatToys]

In a video it said the Mexican toy company invested 3 million into their factory. I don't think they realize the potential of the Ideal molds beyond cheap toys. If they get the Batman license and make a nice Utility Belt box, lots of collectors will buy it just because they are from the original molds.

[BatToys]

My guess is they will reissue the Ideal Batman helmet and the JLA figures first because they're easier to make with no moving parts.

I hope they reissue the Utility Belt, Captain Action, and the Silver Streak. Even if low quality or wrong colors it'd be nice to add to my collection. I count them as they are from the original molds which are said to be in good condition. I have a picture of the Utility Belt mold and will post it if I can find it

The JLA playset mold is missing the Batmobile. But all the rare yellow parts like the Batplane launcher are there.

Who knows what they plan to reissue? We'll have to wait and see.

[Therin of Andor]

My point is, if they buy a license, the items won't be $2 each.

[AndyFish]

Mexico is not known for it's dedication to quality when it comes to manufacturing. Much of what is bootlegged is from second or third gen mold pulls, if they're using the originals you might have something. I'll be keeping an eye out. Mexican/US licensing isn't always in harmony-- and if American companies don't want to do anything with those molds I say it's good someone is.

[BatToys]

I confirmed the Mexican toy company has leased the original Ideal Batman molds, Captain Action molds, and Marx molds.

I'm not sure what they plan to reissue or when but collectors are trying to influence it. A lot of fans want the Silver Streak reissued.

The Ideal Batman JLA playset mold is missing the Batmobile but has the sanctuary and its rare yellow parts.

[NX01JB]

Id be thrilled if they did the Ideal Batarang. I'd love to have several to play with.