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12-22-2007, 05:54 PM | #21 |
Iron Grenadier
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Originally Posted by Gentleman
Woah, not so fast. Don't judge those around you.
I'm not happy at all about this Heavy Duty deal myself. BUT... 1) We still don't know for sure if the character will indeed be Heavy Duty. It could still be Roadblock. Doubtful, but possible. 2) I think there are much bigger concerns. What really matters is whether the film will be good "AS A FILM", not that much "AS AN ADAPTATION". Sticking to comic or cartoon "canon" will not guarantee a good film. In fact, it could very well mean the opposite. That being said, I actually DON'T want this film to be a copycat of the comic or the cartoon. I want this to be a new take. Sure, I also want them to keep the essence of the mythos. Otherwise, this wouldn't be a new "take", it would be another universe altogether. So, YES... if they can use classic characters and keep their essence, that's great. If not, well... we all have our limits. For now, I don't mind them using the name "Heavy Duty" instead of "Roadblock" (because the character in the film will most probably be a hybrid). As for why they would use the name Heavy Duty and not Roadblock? Who knows. Maybe because of Sigma 6 and kids. Have faith. "I guess there ain't as many original G.I. Joe Die-Hards" I was not talking about you or anyone in particular, I enjoy most of your posts very much - just my opinion on the Heavy Duty - Roadblock Fiasco!!! |
12-22-2007, 05:57 PM | #22 |
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Originally Posted by bigbadwolfdaddy
I can give a frack less who is in and what codename it is.Just make it Joe vs Cobra with a Destro,Baroness,Duke,S.E and S.S which if last I knew was happening and I will see it 50 times and still by the damn DVD.So quit groaning
I, like you, will see this film 50 times regardless of whom is in it, just wish Roadblock was in it over Heavy Duty. |
12-22-2007, 06:02 PM | #23 |
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Originally Posted by WildWeasel
Thanks for saying it BBWD. This is already turning into the same whine-fest that the G1 TF loyalists did. Don't go see it if it's not what you want, but let's keep "it" to a minimum until we have more things actually confirmed. For all we know, Heavy Duty is just a placeholder name for Roadblock still. And if not, BIG FREAKIN' DEAL!
Like BBWD said, long as it's Joe vs. Cobra -- with CC, Destro, Baroness, Duke, Scarlett, SE and SS, the rest is just icing on the cake. I just want an entertaining movie that is based on the G.I.*Joe with a modern feel to it. They can use characters from '82 to '92 for all I care (just as long as they aren't wearing anything florescent! ;) ). Don't loose faith in Hasbro yet. We are all just working off rumors at this point with only a few things actually confirmed. I am a Placeholder name hopeful!!! |
12-22-2007, 06:02 PM | #24 |
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^ Honestly as long as they don't ruin the brand as a whole I don't care what characters are involved, I'm just glad that they made (making) a movie, just my 2 cents ;)
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12-22-2007, 06:05 PM | #25 |
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Originally Posted by Shogi
It's funny that there's backlash about Heavy Duty POSSIBLY being picked before Roadblock.....but no one cares that Duke is showing up before Hawk? If Heavy Duty is truly just a lame replacement for Roadblock, well what do ya think Duke is?
First of all - both Duke and Hawk will be in the movie, chances are that Heavy Duty and Roadblock will not share the big screen together - bad example. It's a code name, I'm willing to bet that's the only change there will be. The movie character Heavy Duty will probably be exactly like Roadblock just with a different name. I see no problem here And to get really nitpicky, technically Hama never wrote GI Joe, he adapted his original army team to fit into the Hasbro made GI Joe team. Also, according to JMM's GI Joe Comic Encyclopedia, Heavy Duty appeared in the original marvel run in issues 130 and 131 |
12-22-2007, 06:08 PM | #26 |
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Originally Posted by Shogi
It's funny that there's backlash about Heavy Duty POSSIBLY being picked before Roadblock.....but no one cares that Duke is showing up before Hawk? If Heavy Duty is truly just a lame replacement for Roadblock, well what do ya think Duke is?
It's a code name, I'm willing to bet that's the only change there will be. The movie character Heavy Duty will probably be exactly like Roadblock just with a different name. I see no problem here And to get really nitpicky, technically Hama never wrote GI Joe, he adapted his original army team to fit into the Hasbro made GI Joe team. Also, according to JMM's GI Joe Comic Encyclopedia, Heavy Duty appeared in the original marvel run in issues 130 and 131 |
12-22-2007, 06:16 PM | #27 |
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Originally Posted by gunslingercbr
all he deathvalley seems to want to do is insult and whine, so no amount of reason will cause him to behave otherwise.
Out of every single Joe character in the Joe Universe, why the heck did they pick Heavy Duty? |
12-22-2007, 06:17 PM | #28 |
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I have a couple issues with heavy duty in them, its near the end of the run back in the mid 90's, when....oh wait for it...the toy came out before the end of ARAH in 94-95
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12-22-2007, 06:23 PM | #29 |
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Originally Posted by the_loud_master
aw come on! i was pissed when the guy from scary movie guy was gonna be unnamed heavy machine gunner. but im okay with heavy duty if that's what hes gonna be! and dont diss the moderators. its not smart idea.
explain? what did I do or say to warrant such a strong statement... Are u insinuating that moderators on this board are the ultimate GIJOE guru's - facts are facts, buddy, and as a fan I would much prefer seeing an original than a tag along...that is my only point...I love coming to this site because it has the most up to date news, the best debates and the best damn Joe fans on the internet - The moderators do a splendid job and they were never in question - Heavy Duty was... |
12-22-2007, 06:49 PM | #30 |
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Originally Posted by deathvalleymachine
Why would Heavy Duty be introduced before Roadblock?, if you were honestly a collector back starting in 1983 and followed the cartoon, comic and toyline - it WOULD make a dif' to you... why would I moan about the character portrayal if he was Roadblock? Obviously you were still in diappers when I was playing with the original aircraft carrier...nuff' said
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Originally Posted by deathvalleymachine
Learn your GIJOE before you post, FYI - 1985 saw the inclusion of a vehicle driver by the name of Heavy Metal. Heavy Duty didn't see the line until 1991...nice try though!!!
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