Apparently so. This show has been talked about for a while now and it’s good to see some actual footage. Marvel released this little clip (more of a music video actually) of the show and I’m intrigued. Marvel really doesn’t have a show like this out now, or has EVER made a show like this.
I’m a big fan of the SHS toys, I have several that surround my kitchen and my office. I’ll give this show a try especially after hearing some of the voice actors involved: Mark Hamill as Red Skull, James Marsters as Mr. Fantastic and George Takei as Galactus. In addition to the show, coming out this fall, a variety of Super Hero Squad merchandise spin-offs are planned, including a video game from THQ (also coming out this fall), expansion of the Hasbro toy line, and a major fastfood partnership.
So, what do you readers think of the clip? Do you think it’s something you and your child would watch, or is just too kiddie?
August 5th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I might give it a look. My problem with previous Marvel cartoons has been the voice actors. Sounds like some good ones are attached to this project.
August 5th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Who’s the new superhero character — the shape-changing one?
August 5th, 2009 at 8:09 am
The new character is called Reptyl. He also appeared recently in a self-titled Avengers: The Initiative special.
August 5th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Looks like fun for the under 10s. I’ll watch it for giggles. Nice to see Ms Marvel getting a look in. I even withstood the terrible terrible theme tune. That shows commitment.
August 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
It’s definitely a toss up as Marvel has never delved into camp before, but I suppose they have to compete with Batman: The Brave and the Bold somehow. And like you said, the voice actors make it worth a try. But I was very surprised that Spider-Man and The Thing were missing from the music video–are they not in the show at all?
August 5th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
As a new dad, this sort of thing makes me very happy to see. I’m looking forward to showing it to my daughter not too long from now.
August 6th, 2009 at 3:36 am
Should have gone with a Mini-Marvels series instead, Chris Giarrusso is brilliant.