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EEL weapon variant?
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11-09-2008, 08:50 PM
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Quote:
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volleydan
Let me use some old debate tactics and make my reply one point at a time:
Reply: Me too
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Originally Posted by
volleydan
Accepting your definition of the word "variant", I would point out that the key phrase in the context of this discussion is "from the standard form". If the weapons are molded in equal numbers, then there is no established "standard form"; therefore, there can be no "variant" from that standard.
Reply: Interpretation again, I can not see how you have come to that conclusion, oh wait, because you truly did not accept my definition of the word. Oh, and FYI, it was not my definition, it was on online dictionary.
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volleydan
You can say that there are two "versions" of the weapon, but by the definition that you provided, neither is a true "variant". The term "variant" implies rarity.
Reply: Versions are variants. One is different from the other in some way, shape, or form. Please point me to an official english definition that states that variant means rarity.....
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volleydan
Intent is the key here. According to the Hasbro catalog, the Wraith figure was only released once, but with a variant version and a regular version. The clear version was produced in fewer numbers than the regular version; thus creating a "variant" of the Wraith figure. Tiger Force Duke was a completely different release of the Duke figure and was never intended to be the same character.....this is evident by the different packaging acknowledging such.
Reply: Intent has nothing to do with definition. Yes, Hasbro calls it a variant, but Hasbro is mistaken, somewhat. The variant lies in the fact that there are two different versions of a figure packaged on the same printed card. The figures themselves are not variants
but different versions of the character. I do not see why this is so hard to understand. I am not making this up. The English language, Definitions, and common sense dictate these facts, not me. Don't shoot the messenger : - )
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