Dear Diary,
We're approaching the end of 2024. And as a special way to celebrate leading up to my wedding, I'm so excited to share that December we'll be celebrating two Women of Wonder! Elphaba was first, but now we've got our second top spot. The one and only: She-Ra!
-Miss M
Wayne Manor, now.
Bruce: Oh, just speaking my thoughts aloud. Is mom almost ready?
Bruce: Is that so? Very well. I guess we need to get this show on the road. Go find Auntie Shortcake and tell everyone to head outside.
Yvie: I will! See you outside! This is gonna be so great!
Miss M: The colors really pop. And since the Origins line has moved towards the Filmation cartoon designs for figures, I do hope we will see more POP figures in this line. I know Catra and Frosta have already been confirmed, but I hope more of the Great Rebellion and Horde get released. I still love my Classics figures, but they have aged some in terms of design. Some still hold up, but Classics have pins in the joints. Some of the face applications are not that great (like Classics Frosta) and current toy designs just have a more seamless look.
Back to Wayne Manor...
Garrett: What? Who will eat us?
Sydney: Well, given public attitudes around the rich currently, and with Lex Luthor being the new president, we should maybe get away and stay in the South of France some.
Garrett: You just want to travel to France.
Sydney: Of course, who wouldn't?
Sydney: Oh Mila, I didn't know you got an invitation.
Mila: Of course I'd be invited. I've known M longer than you. Well, this is not awkward at all. I didn't realize you two had taken your relationship publicly.
Garrett: Mila, we thought this would be our moment to do that.
Mila: It's crazy. Not to long ago we were having our own wedding.
Garrett: Yes.
Sydney: So sorry my waking through my coma slumber got in the way of that.
Mila: Should've stayed asleep.
Glo: Nah. They're both in couture.
Irma: How long do you think they've been in this back and forth?
Janine: Probably since the '90s.
Irma: Wow. They should just form a Polycule and be done with it.
Glo: Oh no, they're too combustible.
Janine: If they do fight and Mila loses her shoes, one of you grab 'em. Because they look cute.
Garrett: Look. I don't think we need to keep doing this. I've made my decision. Mila, I'm sorry. You two were friends at one time. We've all been through too much. Let's just move on.
Mila: It's very easy for you two isn't it? No matter, I have moved on. I do wish you both nothing but the best. You deserve each other.
Janine: Darn it. Oh well.
Irma: Has anyone seen my date?
Alf: I was looking for the family cat. I just can't believe they don't have a cat in this big heckin house.
Alf: Umm. Nothing. I eat them.
Irma: What?
Alf: Umm. Nothing. You didn't hear that.
Sarah: Oh stop. But go on, tell me a little more.
Winston: I'm a lucky man. You look fantastic in this dress Sarah.
Sarah: Thank you my love.
Winston: You are welcome as always. Now, I'm thinking we hit up the diner after this is all over with, what do you think?
Winston: He's a little quirky.
Sarah: I think he eats cats. Poor Irma. She just can't catch a break.
Strawberry Shortcake: Attention everyone! We need to head outside, the wedding is about to begin!
Everyone cheers as they are moments closer to the wedding of the year beginning.
Miss M: She-Ra only comes with a sword and shield. They each snap on easily enough. She also comes with a comic that I did not photograph. The comic contains a fun story featuring a lot of images of many familiar faces from the She-Ra cartoon. I feel with that attention to detail it would stand to reason we'll see more of these characters. I also hope Mattel brings out more amazing items for the 40th anniversary of She-Ra. I think about that multi pack of He-Man figures that Mattel released a couple years ago with different eras of He-Man, I would love to see something like that for She-Ra. Like give us toy accurate versions of She-Ra, Starburst She-Ra, Bubble Power She-Ra, New Adventures She-Ra (from Classics line), the Dreamworks She-Ra, and a Filmation She-Ra. It'd be so cool. For now though, I am thrilled to have this She-Ra, my forever favorite hero.
Another return to Wayne Manor, where for a moment there is a weird energy in the air where time just feels strange for but a flash...
Bruce: I see.
???: You're Bruce Wayne. Everyone knows who you are.
Bruce: Ok, and who are you?
???: I'm... I'm one of the photographers for the wedding.
Bruce: Oh, ok. Well, thank you, I'll look forward to seeing the photos.
???: You could always wait here, just a little bit longer.
???: Yeah. I'll see you out there.
???: I hope this works. That I've been able to change it, to make things right.
She-Ra: Oh of course. We were really doing something special, creating something that was new and needed for the toy market. And I just love that fans have held on to Princess of Power and how it continues to build fans of new generations.
Miss M: Anything that you wish had been different?
She-Ra: Oh probably that the original run had lasted a little longer than it was. That the show had been given a proper ending. But, I think in a way that's what makes things so fun, because the story keeps going on right? Things don't ever have to truly end.
Miss M: Very true. Well, this has been a pleasure, and I can't think of a better way to wrap up 2024 than being here with you, one of the Women of Wonder!
She-Ra: Now there are a few more ways that this year will wrap up. You have a wedding.
Miss M: Yes. And you will play an important role in that. But, we can't give anything away. So, that's all for Women of Wonder! It's been quite a year and here's to 2025 and whatever it may have in store for us!
Moments before the wedding...
Baroness: Good lord the build up for this thing is taking forever. Where is that blasted dork girl at?
Big Boy Caprice: Love you too sweetheart.
Yvie: You look perfect. Go marry him mom.
Miss M: Love you.
Chewie: Woof!
Miss M: Oh honey, you have tears in your eyes.
Bruce: Yeah? You do too dear.
They both grin like they've met for the first time.
Miss M: Holy moly She-Ra is freakin marrying us! Bruce!
Miss M: Oh yeah, right.
She-Ra: She's just a little excited everyone.
The guests chuckle.
April: Stop the wedding! We all need to get inside! Now!
April: I'm so sorry, but we don't have time! Hurry, get inside!
And just like that, death arrives in the form of a bullet ever so silently....
Miss M: Bruce! Someone help me, I need to stop the bleeding! He's losing too much blood!
10 years later...
Glo: Yvie! I've got some mail for you.
Lois Lane: Good evening, I'm Lois Lane on location for a rare live special report on the 10th Anniversary of the death of Bruce Wayne. Mourners have gathered to share their support in what many call a defining turning point in this country. Following the horrible events of what was dubbed a real life Red Wedding, the public soon learned that Bruce Wayne was also the caped crusader Batman, prompting many to exclaim that the shooter got the wrong billionaire. Over the next couple years a manhunt was underway and authorities eventually apprehended the shooter who went by the name the Baroness. Against protestations that she had not shot Bruce Wayne, the Baroness was found guilty and sentenced to death. The Baroness has served enough of her time with her execution scheduled in the coming months. But what of Bruce Wayne's family? The bride to be, a little known blogger by the name of Miss M has disappeared in the last couple of years leaving her daughter in the care of a dear friend. A family completely torn apart, and now on this tenth anniversary, we sit with those involved in the case and others who have mourned Bruce Wayne to reflect on the gravity of this loss.
Wayne Manor...
Yvie: Yes ma'am.
Glo: Of course. We talked about this. But just know, if you need me for anything, I am here for you. I promised your mom I'd look after you.
Yvie: Thank you.
Dear Yvie,
I'm sure you throw these away, but I beg of you to read this. As I'm sure you are aware, I am planned to be executed. I've done quite a few dastardly deeds in my day, but you must believe me. I never shot your father. My aim was intended for your mother yes, but the gun jammed. All of this I know you have heard already, but I beg of you to listen to me directly. Please make a visit to me. I have information to share with you that I can't write in a letter. I know about your abilities. I have been researching, and I truly believe there is a way for you to save your dad. And bring the real shooter to light. I don't have much time.
-The Baroness
Yvie: No. Oh Ava. It's bad. I don't know what to think of it. It's from the Baroness.
Yvie: There's something I need to tell you. I have powers.
Ava: What? You've been my best friend forever, why are you just now telling me this? What kind of powers?
Yvie: I'll explain all the details later, but I used to be able to time travel.
Ava: Wait. Hold the phone. Time travel!? Make that make sense.
Yvie: Yes I know, and the Baroness seems to think there is a way that I can go back and prevent my dad from dying. And finding the real killer.
Ava: Look, I can't imagine what it was like for you to see your dad get shot on his wedding day to your mom. And I don't even know how to face the woman that killed your dad, but if you think there might be something to this, I'll go with you and we'll figure it out.
Yvie: Your mom won't like this idea.
Ava: And? You're 18. What's she gonna do?
Yvie: Ok. What do we do?
Ava: Well, when do you want to go to see the Baroness?
Yvie: I am not sure, but I know who we can talk to that'll get us in.
Ava: What? I dunno. We need to go to the Mall Graveyard.
Glo: There's nothing but junk there. What do you need there?
Yvie: Oh, well, I just thought some retail therapy might be helpful.
Ava: Yeah.
Glo: Ok, well maybe not today? In light of everything.
Yvie: You're right. Ava and I are just going to take care of laundry.
Ava: Yeah, we'll be upstairs. See ya in a bit mom.
Glo: If I didn't know any better I'd swear y'all were up to something...
The girls rush upstairs clearly up to something.
To be continued!
And that's a wrap for 2024! Here's hoping you all have a Happy New Year and be ready for more fun toy stories and other fun articles in 2025. Take care everyone!
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