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12-06-2017, 03:26 PM | #1 |
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The Full Force podcast recently had an opportunity to interview Mark Weber, a long time member of the toy production community and has the dubious distinction of being our most recent full time brand manager on GI Joe before the current hiatus.
Among the topics discussed were Mark's time with McFarlane Toys, the hiring process at Hasbro, his contributions (and unused ideas) to the Transformers Generations brand, and his brief stint with GI Joe. He comments on the limits he saw in developing new figure concepts, some of his favorite developments (including the Gary Goggles' tribute in the Sightline figure),the rush of showing brand new product, and his ultimate exit from the brand. His interview starts around the 5 hour and 47 minute mark, with his comments on Joe starting around the 6 hour and 39 minute mark. https://thefullforce.podbean.com/e/t...s-4-episode-9/
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12-06-2017, 04:08 PM | #2 |
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Listening now and thank you for posting this!
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12-06-2017, 10:33 PM | #3 |
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The Full Force podcast recently had an opportunity to interview Mark Weber, a long time member of the toy production community and has the dubious distinction of being our most recent full time brand manager on GI Joe before the current hiatus.
Among the topics discussed were Mark's time with McFarlane Toys, the hiring process at Hasbro, his contributions (and unused ideas) to the Transformers Generations brand, and his brief stint with GI Joe. He comments on the limits he saw in developing new figure concepts, some of his favorite developments (including the Gary Goggles' tribute in the Sightline figure),the rush of showing brand new product, and his ultimate exit from the brand. His interview starts around the 5 hour and 47 minute mark, with his comments on Joe starting around the 6 hour and 39 minute mark. https://thefullforce.podbean.com/e/t...s-4-episode-9/ I am a long time listener of the Full Force, but it will take me a while to make it through 9 hours... ;)
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12-06-2017, 10:40 PM | #4 |
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If anyone knows, why was he fired from Hasbro?
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12-07-2017, 01:49 AM | #5 |
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It was great!!! His part is about 2 hours. Perfect for your morning and afternoon commute. Check it out!!!
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12-07-2017, 05:55 AM | #6 |
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Jesus....NINE hours??
I can't imagine talking about GI Joe for nine hours. Crazy. |
12-07-2017, 07:45 PM | #7 |
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AFAIK, he wasn't "fired". Hasbro simply dissolved the dedicated GI Joe brand team and he opted to not pursue other options within the company.
Unless I missed something in the interview.
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12-07-2017, 08:52 PM | #8 |
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Correct. He was only supposed to be a skeleton crew for 2 years until the movie hit. Then he was supposed to help the line go full boar. Unfortunately, the film is still 2 years away, and Hasbro decided to go on hiatus instead of keeping it on life support.
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12-07-2017, 09:02 PM | #9 |
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The Full Force podcast recently had an opportunity to interview Mark Weber, a long time member of the toy production community and has the dubious distinction of being our most recent full time brand manager on GI Joe before the current hiatus.
Among the topics discussed were Mark's time with McFarlane Toys, the hiring process at Hasbro, his contributions (and unused ideas) to the Transformers Generations brand, and his brief stint with GI Joe. He comments on the limits he saw in developing new figure concepts, some of his favorite developments (including the Gary Goggles' tribute in the Sightline figure),the rush of showing brand new product, and his ultimate exit from the brand. His interview starts around the 5 hour and 47 minute mark, with his comments on Joe starting around the 6 hour and 39 minute mark. https://thefullforce.podbean.com/e/t...s-4-episode-9/ |
12-07-2017, 09:42 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for posting this. I wasnt going to listen to a 9 hour Transformers podcast. But once I saw your post, I listened to the Joe stuff. I realized I used to listen to Mark Weber on the radio in DC on SportsTalk 980. I had no idea that guy went on to be in charge of my favorite toy property. Thanks for connecting the dots for me. It was a great listen. Weber really loved the line and it showed.
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