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04-15-2019, 08:05 AM | #31 |
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I love reading these ideas for Dollar General waves. While this discussion is probably more rhetorical than reality, keep in mind that Dollar General figure where mostly solid color figures with minimal paint apps and accessories. So, a figure like "pimp daddy Destro" would probably never make it as a DG figure due to the amount paint apps required.
Several people (myself included) have listed a grey Cobra Trooper (Stinger driver). This figure here represents a homerun DG figure. Minimal paint apps and an army builder. Given that the last DG runs were 4 basic figures in 2 different paint apps each, I think it would be smart for Hasbro to keep a DG line going in between movies. I'd love to see what the sales records were like for this line of figures. I can speak for Central Arkansas that the only peg warmers in my area were Snake Eyes and Cobra Commander, which makes sense because neither really had an "army builder" feel to them. Heck, even Strom Shado was an army builder for generic ninja figures. Jason |
04-15-2019, 07:50 PM | #32 |
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I love reading these ideas for Dollar General waves. While this discussion is probably more rhetorical than reality, keep in mind that Dollar General figure where mostly solid color figures with minimal paint apps and accessories. So, a figure like "pimp daddy Destro" would probably never make it as a DG figure due to the amount paint apps required.
Several people (myself included) have listed a grey Cobra Trooper (Stinger driver). This figure here represents a homerun DG figure. Minimal paint apps and an army builder. Given that the last DG runs were 4 basic figures in 2 different paint apps each, I think it would be smart for Hasbro to keep a DG line going in between movies. I'd love to see what the sales records were like for this line of figures. I can speak for Central Arkansas that the only peg warmers in my area were Snake Eyes and Cobra Commander, which makes sense because neither really had an "army builder" feel to them. Heck, even Strom Shado was an army builder for generic ninja figures. Jason Possible kit bashes of the og 13 in DG Duke body would be nice too.
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04-15-2019, 08:39 PM | #33 |
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I'd definitely buy new Dollar General Joes if the same team that did the originals did the new ones (some really brilliant builds using existing parts). My ideas:
Destro: Spy Troops style, using the Shipwreck body. First version would have the red shirt that we never got in that line despite it being the package image), second version would homage the black shirt homage that we actually got. Viper: Change the arms from the PoC version, maybe eliminate the skin on the arms showing. They would homage the 90s Cobra Infantry set, first one in blue second one in grey. +-MWG-+ |
04-15-2019, 08:50 PM | #34 |
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heck yeah
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04-15-2019, 09:20 PM | #35 |
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I love reading these ideas for Dollar General waves. While this discussion is probably more rhetorical than reality, keep in mind that Dollar General figure where mostly solid color figures with minimal paint apps and accessories. So, a figure like "pimp daddy Destro" would probably never make it as a DG figure due to the amount paint apps required.
Jason Glad you are enjoying the thread! |
05-10-2019, 08:57 AM | #36 |
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Personally I think DG needs to keep the Joes alive like how Kaybees toys kept Starwars alive through the 80's into the 90's!
DG should have something offer up to us for ME Joes. Even if its Cobra troopers, officers and Vipers, Eels, and IG troopers. Just keep the Joe line alive until Hasbro can figure out what to do with it. |
05-10-2019, 10:22 AM | #37 |
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The only reason for me to go to DG is to buy cheap beer and the 2.5 inch Spidermans that the lad often loses. If they had Joes, they'd get alot more foot traffic from me for sure.
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06-10-2019, 11:29 AM | #38 |
Crimson Guard
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Those two waves were fun, the first one however was much rarer. Wish they would give DG back some new waves to keep GI JOE alive.
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08-05-2019, 10:29 PM | #39 |
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Location: Virginia
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It was fun finding the DG Joes. Army builders are the way to go IMHO. I really had to hunt for them and there are 5-6 stores in my area. I still look in the toy aisle hoping that someone found a unopened box in the stockroom :-)
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08-07-2019, 07:23 PM | #40 |
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A Tan Duke, Black Ninja Ku Stormy, Crimson Cobra Commander, White Winter Shippy, maybe a black and red SE and Grey Cobra Trooper! That would break the bank!
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