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2009 Round 2 Q & A Answers
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05-15-2009, 05:17 PM
SNAKE EYES
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Continued: 2009 Round 2 Q & A from 1st post:
JoeSightings.com
1. Given we're in a toxic economic climate that's forcing many collectors to cut back and limit what they buy, and given the excessive repaints of certain characters has met with poor sales, peg warming, and a general backlash in the community, will you be limiting this in the future? Granted we'll see repaints of the movie line figures, but afterwards will you give us a greater variety of new things instead of more of the same? ......(In the past we've been told you needed to release unnecessary amounts of Duke, Snake Eyes, Cobra Commanders, and others because it was needed to appeal to children and adults by having iconic characters on the pegs. But this seemed to have backfired because we're getting too many repaints that aren't moving. It can also be argued adult collectors would prefer a variety of new characters once they get their favorites, and children new to the line would have no prior knowledge of 80's nostalgia, and therefore wouldn't recognize the significance of singular characters they haven't grown up with.)
H: In the future you will see a good mix of the core characters (Duke, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow) as well as a variety of classic characters reinvented in movie styling. The current "peg warming" is partially a result of less newness available the past few months as the stores move through inventory and get ready for movie product.
2. It seems that Hasbro is getting beaten to the punch with new figure reveals. Why doesn't Hasbro just go ahead and do the reveals themselves?
H: Hasbro does not see it as a race to reveal new figures but we do discourage unofficially leaked materials. While there are many factors involved as to when and how we reveal new figures, we would rather wait until key events such as ComicCon and JoeCon to reveal a lot of newness at one time. If online sites offer spoilers it is up to fans if they want to partake in unofficial information.
3. Sgt. Slaughter's out of his WWE contract... any talks to bring him back in 3 3/4" form? Maybe a special figure included with the cartoon series box-set?
H: There are no plans to reintroduce Sarge in the near future, but with this new availability we are excited about the possibility.
Kastorskorner.com
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Bill: Will the "Rise of Cobra" Store Exclusives (Toys R Us' Headquarters for Heroes, Target's Then and Now vehicle sets, Wal-Mart's two-packs) be released as part of the 7/1 "Rise of Cobra" street date, or will we have to wait until later in the year?
Joe Team: They will not be available as part of the initial release as we want fans to have time, money, and retail space to get the mainline at launch. They will start to become available soon after and will be peppered in for the rest of the year.
Bill: Recent photos have surfaced that have revealed many new Resolute figures, and some of which (Destro, Roadblock, etc...) are standing on the new "Rise of Cobra" stands. Does this mean these Resolute figures will be released under the movie umbrella in 2009? Possibly to coincide with a Resolute DVD release, perhaps?
Joe Team: It is possible that we will use Resolute figures in the movie line in the future, but there are no plans right now for Destro or Roadblock in 2009.
Bill: We have seen pictures from overseas of packaged product such as the Mighty Muggs Cobra Trooper, and "Real American Hero" series 14, with Resolute Storm Shadow, Night Force Lt. Falcon and the mustache-less Zap... will these figures be released domestically as single packs in 2009?
Joe Team: The single packs will not be available as single carded figures, but in the 7-packs. Mighty Muggs plans are not finalized.
Actionfigurepics.com
1. Since the recent announcement for the 2 G.I. Joe exclusives only showed packaging for the movie Destro 2-pack (pretty cool looking!), what else can you tell us about the Destro figures? When will the figures be revealed? And any more Joe exclusives planned for San Diego Comic-Con?
H: There will be two exclusives for Comic-Con this year. The first is a 12” Baroness figure and the other is the 3 3/4″ McCullen set. The figures will show the first McCullen as seen in the movie as well as the most recent McCullen in the family. The packaging is like a book with two single cards inside…it’s some of the best packaging the brand has ever seen.
2. Not that we’re not excited for the G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra figures, but folks are missing their 25th Anniversary Joes. What kind of timing can we expect for 25th Anniversary Joes given that the movie is opening on August 7th? Can you give us some hints of what’s to come?
H: This is kind of a trick question. The 25th Anniversary with the classic packaging will only be seen in the 7-packs this year. But, the 25th figures and styling will continue in movie as will the characters from the 80’s that you know and love. Going forward the movie line is the main line, but we are doing our best to bring in the classics that fans want in a new expression (like Firefly).
3. We’d love to get some more pictures of some upcoming G.I. Joe toys (we try not to publish any articles without pictures) - any chance we can get some more pictures of the SDCC exclusives, or maybe something you haven’t revealed yet?
H: We just posted SDCC exclusives on the G.I. Joe website.
TheFwoosh.com
1. With the popularity of the Resolute cartoon, how heavy of a presence will the resolute versions of charcaters have in future 25th anniversary waves?
H: The 25th waves will stop shipping this summer as we start the shift into the movie line. Based on the reaction to the Resolute figures, we are trying to weave them into the movie line where possible in the future.
2. Was there a reason that Wetsuit's helmet was not included in the upcoming seven-pack set? Or will it actually be included in the set and is just not pictured?
H: Wetsuit's breathing mask is included in the set.
3. What's been the best things about working with movie-makers on the GI Joe movie toys? What have been the most challenging things?
H: The best thing has been seeing the characters from our childhood come to life before our eyes! It has also been great to see general passion for G.I. Joe rise as the buzz on the movie starts to build.
Actionfigurenews.ca
1. Will Canada ever see 25th/Modern Era Waves 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 13 etc?
We seemed to have received Waves 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and revisions of Waves 5 and 8.
Hasbro:If it has not shipped by now, it is doubtful that it is coming.
2. Will the DVD sets #3, #4, #5 be coming to Canada?
Hasbro: This is a retailer decision, but the answer should be yes, especially if the retailer has sets 1 and 2.
3. Will vehicle waves above Wave 1 be coming to Canada?
Hasbro: Again this is a retailer specific question that we cannot answer…but if you are talking about the movie line, the plan is for all the vehicles to be released in Canada.
Raving Toy Maniac - The Latest News and Pictures from the World of Toys
1. Is there any chance for a GI JOE Titanium/small-scale vehicle line?
Answer: This line has been discussed but at this time is not planned for 2009 or 2010 as we want to focus on 3 3/4" figures and vehicles.
2. Any chance of an all guns accessory pack like in the old days? And can you make one of all Snow Job's gun so that we can outfit our Joes with weapons just like in the old cartoons?
Answer: As more kids get into G.I. Joe, we may be able to expand the line into accessory packs, but at the current time there are no plans for this.
3. With the flood of both Rise of Cobra and Resolute auctions showing up on ebay, and fetching high prices, could Hasbro address exactly what figures are coming out? For example, wave 14 samples are being sold carded, as well as loose Resolute figures that have not been announced. If Hasbro would just comment on the future availablility of these, it would help stem the tide of these highly overpriced speculative auctions out of China.
Answer: Wave 14 figures will not be coming out single carded, these were pre-production samples that have made it online through unofficial, unapproved channels. If the images do not come directly from Hasbro they cannot be considered final or officially part of the upcoming line. Many of these figures could be available in the future in other packs, such as the 7-packs, stay tuned.
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