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11-26-2020, 11:14 AM
DDDYKI
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jlw515
Again, I am speculating here, but I think the issue with factory kit-bashing is what parts are treed together in the die/molds. So, whereas customizers may be able to kit-bash a figure from a variety of parts, this may not even be feasible for a factory figure.
However, Hasbro already has a basic figure that would make the closest version to an "ultimate" Duke to date and that is the 50th Firefly/Flint body. I don't know of too many collectors that would have complained about a factory-produced figure using the 50th Firefly body with a ARAH Duke color scheme, no matter what head sculpt they added.
There is obviously some disconnect with the team leading this brand. I remember back in the Star Wars POTF2 days, fans complained enough about the bulkiness of the figures, even after buying them out off the pegs, and Hasbro listened and produced the more movie-like figures in the POTJ line.
So, even if all the screaming Duke figures fly off the pegs, Hasbro needs to take note that fans want a real "Ultimate" Duke figure. Does anyone know who the fans/collectors might contact at Hasbro? Maybe we should start a mass email campaign about how they have just totally dropped the ball with this lazy Duke figure.
Jason
Considering Hasbro hasn't acknowledged the issues with Target and Cobra Island, the lack of overall stock anywhere, the retro line issues, I don't think they'll break the trend and be receptive about anything. They have acted so painfully aloof in all communication with fans.
My Storm Shadow (from the moment preorders went up) shipped today, while Baroness was cancelled. Luckily, a buddy of mine found her in a store for me a few months ago so I have my set. But my interest in the retro line wore off pretty quickly and I don't anticipate getting other figures from the line.
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