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Depends if the new senior brand manager (yet tbd) is supposed to shepherd through predetermined toys/scale, or if he/she is supposed to lead the think tank.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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The news that Hasbro wants to do something with the Joe brand only reinforces my belief that Brian Savage is clueless. He went to some lengths to say the brand is dead and his product is the last chance we will ever have to get Joe figures. Doesn’t seem quite that way- does it?
I agree with Skinny. Hopefully we hear something good from the NY toyfair. What worries me is that Hasbro just let go of three guys that they know have a lot of love for the brand and now they are looking someone to lead it. Which if I had to guess (pure speculation here) is because they want someone with no previous ties to it to lead it into a new direction.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Those 3 3/4" Fortnite action figure sculpts look neat that would be great for the new G.I. Joe toy line with less wearable accessories like the vests, guns and knives that you put on a figure from the modern line. Remember those 80s and 90s GI Joe action figures. They have to bring back the toy line with a hybrid of o ring, modern design and Fortnite sculpt.
Imagine buying Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Roadblock, Destro, or Major Bludd - then being able to play their character in a game like Fortnite. I think it would hook the kids in... |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Thank you. I was just going to make this comment but figured someone else had made it first. Honestly they let Derryl and his guys go just a few months ago, if that? How insulting. It really telegraphs that Hasrbo is in disarray.
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I've given a lot of thought about the Fortnite phenomenon. I think its the closest that we've come to a comparable 'craze' to ARAH in the 80's. What if Hasbro sold GIJoe figures that came with a code to unlock that character's skin in Fortnite? Buy the figure - unlock the skin. Can't get the exclusive skin any other way. Sure, they'd have to partner with Epic Games... but it could work - imo.
Imagine buying Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Roadblock, Destro, or Major Bludd - then being able to play their character in a game like Fortnite. I think it would hook the kids in... Last edited by ScientistMan; 02-10-2019 at 11:53 PM.. |
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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I think...or maybe it is just a big clusterfuck and their firings were more about shedding tenured salaries. *shrug* |
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Am I the only one who applied or did anyone else cast their resume in the ring?
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Crimson Guard
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Arkansas
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Those 3 3/4" Fortnite action figure sculpts look neat that would be great for the new G.I. Joe toy line with less wearable accessories like the vests, guns and knives that you put on a figure from the modern line. Remember those 80s and 90s GI Joe action figures. They have to bring back the toy line with a hybrid of o ring, modern design and Fortnite sculpt.
Given BFS and Marauder's success, taking into consideration the already established 25th to 50th Anniversary style of figures, I would think that Hasbro would continue somewhat with the design they already have. I know that there was a backlash from Star Wars fans when Hasbro changed from super-articulated Star Wars action figures to 5-points of articulation, like the classic Kenner figures. Heck, even AOTC "gimmick" figures like Anakin with a sliding Light Saber blade, like the vintage Luke, Ben, & Darth Vader figures, didn't really go over with the majority of fans. I think o-ring designs are a lot like the 12" action figures. They are great for nostalgia, but there's really not enough of a market to justify production. Jason |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Yeah, no.
1. No trolling, flaming or Racial Insensitivity. Any form of personal insult is a no-no. As a basic rule of thumb: if you think that what you are about to post is insulting, don't post it. No posting with the intent of starting "Drama". If you feel the need to start trouble, go elsewhere. Last edited by Xerofall; 02-11-2019 at 12:23 PM.. |
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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They need is a live action G.I. Joe series for to bring in a bunch of the classic ARAH designed characters, vehicles and the whole sets all based on the 1982-1987 toy line. For the idea of a live action Joe film a complete reboot set in 1987 that way they can fill in the Joes, Cobra, Dreadnoks all have the classic ARAH look. In case you haven't seen Bumblebee movie yet. Go see the Transformers designs that most TF fans remembered in the 80s.
just b/c one fan demands it be 82 to 87 means Hasbro should do it or think everyone else will like the movie just b/c one fan replies with the same answer hoping it sticks.
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