What are your feelings on the remaining vehicles for the upcoming year?

[Shin Densetsu]

Originally Posted by canprime

While I agree that was a big contributing factor to the lack of sales, I also think the colour scheme didn't help. It was just a horrible choice of colours and it really didn't do anything to make the mold more attractive.

The past "Rattlers" have sold fairly well due to limited numbers and more realistic paints schemes (barring the original colours). This was just plain weird colour choices.

However, back on topic, I will stick with my original assertion that we will see smaller vehicles with a figure.

Actually the main reason a lot of fans didn't buy was because the rear canopy was removed and the frame retooled just so a "new sculpt" figure could fit inside, and the addition of the sound attack electronics/wire, which ruined the aesthetic in many fan's opinions. The white paper backing on the stickers also turned people off, because everyone favors the transparent stickers more.

I see Hasbro taking a conservative route on vehicles with a wait and see approach. Basically, if a big vehicle is popular, I expect it to have a fighting chance, just not the big, unpopular and obscure vehicles. Definitely think more smaller and medium vehicles, but I think a few larger vehicles will make it. I think it all has to do with what tooling is left, and how popular the vehicles are. This is a line that is driven by an older demographic now, so whatever vehicles you guys want, let Hasbro know!

[canprime]

Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Actually the main reason a lot of fans didn't buy was because the rear canopy was removed and the frame retooled just so a "new sculpt" figure could fit inside, and the addition of the sound attack electronics/wire, which ruined the aesthetic in many fan's opinions. The white paper backing on the stickers also turned people off, because everyone favors the transparent stickers more.

I see Hasbro taking a conservative route on vehicles with a wait and see approach. Basically, if a big vehicle is popular, I expect it to have a fighting chance, just not the big, unpopular and obscure vehicles. Definitely think more smaller and medium vehicles, but I think a few larger vehicles will make it. I think it all has to do with what tooling is left, and how popular the vehicles are. This is a line that is driven by an older demographic now, so whatever vehicles you guys want, let Hasbro know!

After taking a closer look at the new Snow Job figure (on another board), if you take off his hood and remove his accessories (skis, etc.) and paint his beard black, you have a very passable Frostbite. That could lead to a release of the Snowcat again with driver?!? Possible?

[Stygian]

Originally Posted by canprime

After taking a closer look at the new Snow Job figure (on another board), if you take off his hood and remove his accessories (skis, etc.) and paint his beard black, you have a very passable Frostbite.

See!? Further evidence that Frostbite was just a rip-off second rate Snow Job! ;-)

[Stygian]

Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Actually the main reason a lot of fans didn't buy was because the rear canopy was removed and the frame retooled just so a "new sculpt" figure could fit inside, and the addition of the sound attack electronics/wire, which ruined the aesthetic in many fan's opinions. The white paper backing on the stickers also turned people off, because everyone favors the transparent stickers more.

I see Hasbro taking a conservative route on vehicles with a wait and see approach. Basically, if a big vehicle is popular, I expect it to have a fighting chance, just not the big, unpopular and obscure vehicles. Definitely think more smaller and medium vehicles, but I think a few larger vehicles will make it. I think it all has to do with what tooling is left, and how popular the vehicles are. This is a line that is driven by an older demographic now, so whatever vehicles you guys want, let Hasbro know!

Very wise (and probably correct) assertion.

Hasbro, if you folks are listening, I'd like to see the Wolverine again with accompanying 25th style Cover Girl. For some reason I always liked her best of all the female figures Joe has produced over the years.

[Shin Densetsu]

Originally Posted by canprime

After taking a closer look at the new Snow Job figure (on another board), if you take off his hood and remove his accessories (skis, etc.) and paint his beard black, you have a very passable Frostbite. That could lead to a release of the Snowcat again with driver?!? Possible?

It is being that the Snowcat was used just a few years back.

[Xerofall]

I probably won't buy large vehicles. The Hiss tank will be about my limit.

[canprime]

Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

It is being that the Snowcat was used just a few years back.

So I am calling it right now!!!

A Snowcat is in our future w/Frostbite!!!!

Ok, maybe I'm just hoping......

Although, there is a lack of "snow" vehicles ;)