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05-25-2008, 09:51 PM | #21 |
Clone Commando Sniper
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Yeah, I figure he'll be released as part of a multipack or playset.
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05-26-2008, 04:40 AM | #22 |
Iron Grenadier Sorcerer
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I think we have an emotionally abusive relationship with The Bro so it would not surprise me if Doc showed up at retail in one form or another--probably a multipack. My guess is the two action figures would have subtle differences, but still a lot of people would be mad they went through rigamarole to get Doc only to have The Bro release the character at retail.
Hasbro is notorious for this. There is still considerable controversy in the Transformers fan community over the G1 Classics BotCon Seekers last year, which now Takara is releasing in Japan (well, Thundercracker and a better painted Skywarp) which has sent several TransFans into Con-niptions. Of course, I also agree with the guy who said the 25th/Moderns are done once the movie hits, 'cause after the movie apparently there will be another stab at a cartoon, and the toys will be based on that. In a way I'm kind of glad 'cause it is the packaging that sells the 25th/Modern Joes to me and as soon as they scrap that I'll go back to just getting some here and there instead of getting one each MOMC. |
05-26-2008, 03:26 PM | #23 |
Gone Fishing
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Doc @ retail = biggest pegwarmer EVAR !
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05-27-2008, 12:10 PM | #24 |
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Bigger pegwarmers than Cobra Commander or Buzzer? I don't think so. But why would anyone get upset because something that was exclusive becomes readily available to everyone? I don't see the logic in that - other than wanting to be able to wave it in someone's less fortunate face. There are too many people out there that treat this hobby like a competition.
And hassle to get Doc? I remember it being fun as hell when I was kid to save up battle points and send away for something and then have it come in the mail. When I opened up my first comic pack and read the ransom note from Cobra Commander, it took might right back to when I was a kid. I thought it was great and despite still not having received my Doc yet, I hope Hasbro does this some more. Too much of this kind of crap takes kids back to the internet. With this, they didn't need anything but the stickers, and envelope and a stamp. |
05-27-2008, 12:24 PM | #25 |
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I wonder how many Doc's will be left 'unrescued' when the offer closes? Maybe Hasbro will slip them into some future wave just to get rid of them...
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05-27-2008, 01:44 PM | #26 |
Man with a plan
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I have not received my Doc yet and I sent out shortly after the promotion started. Hasbro has yet to respond to my emails so I hope he is available at retail.
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05-27-2008, 01:51 PM | #27 |
Crimson Guard
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well look at it this way, with the star wars figures that were once exclusives, they've showed up in the saga legends line of course no mail away has yet, but hey you never know
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05-27-2008, 09:37 PM | #28 |
Dog Handler
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It wouldn't bother me. I would've bought the comic packs anyway, so what did it cost me? $4.95? I hope all my fellow collectors can get & find everything they want. It would certainly kill the ebay people, that's for sure. And since when is that a bad thing? One seller has it for a "Buy it Now" price of $500. Seriously? $500??? Half a grand? For his sake, I hope it comes out at retail next month...
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05-27-2008, 11:15 PM | #29 |
endlesssummerofthedamned
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I checked my bank account today, and the check for my Doc was FINALLY cashed in. I guess another 6 weeks, and I should have one in hand.
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05-30-2008, 06:29 PM | #30 |
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i doubt this would actually happen.....thats why it's made as a limited special offer
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