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What ARAH figs do you think Hasbro should update, why they won't, and why they should
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11-21-2008, 04:25 AM
Snake Eyes-Joe Ninja
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We all have favorite ARAH figures that haven't been made yet, and some are more likely than others. Still, we sadly have to admit, that many of our favorites are not likely to be made... Sad. Still, this is a chance for us Tankers to speak out and say what figures we wish were made, but why they probably won't.
Here's mine (pics provided in order of mention)
Sparks
Why he should be made: A central figure of the cartoon and a supporting player of the comics, more so with the epic WWIII storyline, Sparks is the Joe team's most skilled communications expert.
Why he won't: Besides Dialtone, Breaker and Breaker II, of course. Plus, to stay true to the character, he'd have no weapons as a pacifist. Not a very fun toy.
Heat Viper
Why he should be made: We've seen some great customs of this guy, and they look stellar. The guy has torpedoes for an ankle bracelet, for crying out loud. Cobra is supposed to be made up of crazy high-tech weaponry that doesn't look conventional in any sense, and here's a prime example.
Why he won't: As far as troop builders go, he's not very likely to be on people's lists as a must have. Also, while they can use some of Torpedo's parts. he's mostly a new mold.
Cobra Commander V4
Why he should be made: Coming with a recon drone in 1991 was super cool, plus the menacing mask (the sculpt, at least) was much cooler with a sharper faceplate, and the gold highlights were perfect for the imperious Cobra Commander.
Why he won't: Unless they change the color to something more menacing, such as red, that bright neon orange faceplate might put people off. Plus Hasbro seems pretty happy to bring out repaints now.
Salvo
Why he should be made: The awesome accessories and weapons aside, his funny slogan t-shirt and camo pants made him somehow seem more "acceptable" than Bazooka.
Why he won't: Because Bazooka has already been made, and he's hardly iconic.
Snake-Eyes (Ninja Force)
Why he should be made: Snake-Eyes is supposed to be the one good guy who looks like a bad-guy, and this figure almost looks downright spooky. Add the fact that this is the toy from the AWESOME issue 155 from the comic series final run, and you got a figure that was iconic in Joe's final days.
Why he won't be: He's part of the reason FOR those final days. While SE and SS were both cool figures, the other Ninja-Force characters, along with the Eco-Warriors and Star Brigade were all the neon colored nightmares that arguably ended the A Real American Hero line.
Storm Shadow (Ninja Force)
Why he should be made: Are you kidding? Look at him! How many awesome accessories could this guy come with? Plus, the color scheme is bad ass and the mold is easy to replicate with previous figures.
Why he won't: Same reason SE won't be made. Sad, too, as both of these figures arguably deserve a new version.
Night Creeper Leader
Why he should be made: His weapons were cool, and we're getting Night Creepers. Why the heck not?
Why he won't: They bright orange might be a bit much, and the concept behind a blind bad-ass concept might bew too radical for the new line.
Night Viper
Why he should be made: Remember Kalibus' custom of this guy? No? Go look for it.... I'll wait... Oh, you're back? Bad-ass, huh? Now, what if those were mass-produced? Perhaps the most likely to get a figure from this list, the Night Viper would be a hot troop builder and there are parts already out that could be used to make him.
Why he won't: To few of the parts are already there, though. Plus, there are other troop builders that Harbo is likely to release and even some that Hasbro needs to release more of, first.
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