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10-07-2008, 12:36 AM | #1 |
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Ya know, I don't mind collecting the 25th annv. figures but the repaints have got to come to a slow down at some point. There are something like 9 or 10 versions of cobra Commander for mass retail alone already. Snake-eyes brings up a close second with Destro and Storm Shadow bringing up the rear/ Holy Crap, how many Dukes do we need? I hope the newer Comic 2 packs will start to include more OBSCURE characters like Sneak-Peek, or Shock wave or Hit and Run. Or at the least... Toxo, Astro, Night, orTechno Vipers. All of which can be sold individualy but at the same time these figures you would not mind having multiples of.
On a different note: I'm still not sure why the 2 pack figures (and a sweet comic) are under $10 bucks but a single figure ( some the same) are almost $9 bucks each. Yeah I really need another Storm-Shadow comic pack! By the by....Has anyone else figured out that BOTH the Target exclusive jets can (and will ) be repainted and re-released. This I'm sure was no coincidence. regular Rattler--into---Tiger Force and regular Conquest X-30 ---into---Python Patrol Conquest. They have done it with their other exclusives IE the Nite-Spectre/SHARC, betcha we'll see a Tiger-SHARC!!! |
10-07-2008, 12:45 AM | #2 |
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More Dukes!! We need more Dukes!!!
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10-07-2008, 12:49 AM | #3 |
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By the by....Has anyone else figured out that BOTH the Target exclusive jets can (and will ) be repainted and re-released. This I'm sure was no coincidence. regular Rattler--into---Tiger Force and regular Conquest X-30 ---into---Python Patrol Conquest. They have done it with their other exclusives IE the Nite-Spectre/SHARC, betcha we'll see a Tiger-SHARC!!!
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10-07-2008, 12:51 AM | #4 |
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Hasbro is the biggest repainter in the industry :P. Heck, they made over 200 Batman figures between 1990 and 2000.
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10-07-2008, 01:16 AM | #5 |
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I'm OK with a TF Rattler and a PP Conquest.
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10-07-2008, 12:42 PM | #6 |
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We've all got an IG Destro, no one needs a second inferior one, but they're selling droves because of the Iron Grenadier... which only has a new head.
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10-07-2008, 12:48 PM | #7 |
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they know excactly what we want and what we will buy they have had 25 years to figure it out it wouldnt be so bad if they threw more fan favs at us while they did , but whole waves of repaints is disgusting , time will tell whats is really in store for this line , though after the last of the dvd packs come out im sure not much will be in store let em repaint the terrerdrome ill buy em both lol |
10-07-2008, 08:52 PM | #8 |
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I agree there are too many repaints! I can't believe Hasbro can't afford more sculpting dollars; since they're selling sooooo many repaints! Don't forget at least half of the new vehicles are MINIMALLY improved or "Re-tooled".
Why aren't the BATS and other Cobra troops made in their very own cases? I don't think "troop-builders" should be almost as rare as "chase figures! Do you? I have only seen 4 BATS in my area, and I visit more than FOURTEEN stores from three chains in my region (Albany NY). I know Star wars fans have been clamoring for cases of JUST stormtroopers to build their armies. Don't get me wrong. I'm glad to be seeing the original vehicles available again in their original colors. I'm also greatfull for the improvement they're making in detail and availability. But when you look at the following, you can't but wonder why your paying so much for products that haven't changed a whole lot. 1. Trouble Bubble: what? a new gun & hose 2. The Hiss is BARELY different in any way! I would have appreciated some serrious new details, like they put in the Mini tank and Vamp. How about movable boggey wheels and treads? how about handles for the guys on the back? Why not more cockpit controls? 3. Rattler: Now I love that its out and in the original colors! REALLY the Rattler is AWESOME to have back on the shelves! BUT they could have made the gun turret gun MUCH better. Why not gun barrels taht don't look like an after thought?! Not to mention that the cockpit barely fits Wild Weasel. However I am looking forward to the new Water Moccasin and Skyhawk that are COMPLETELY new molds only based on the originals! and that is the end of my nerd rant Last edited by IronMan76; 10-07-2008 at 09:23 PM.. |
10-07-2008, 09:06 PM | #9 |
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how about all the IG destros and IGs themselves?
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10-07-2008, 09:09 PM | #10 |
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purple ig's do those even really exist in the joeverse?
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