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07-07-2021, 07:32 AM | #1 |
Zarana & Zandar
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Why did Hasbro leave out Zandar? This new era of G.I. Joe was the perfect opportunity to finally do something different, and they followed a pattern I've seen before instead.
I love Hama, but at first he didn't value Zandar, wrote him off and with it, that Zarana & Zandar were twins--a detail that was at last confirmed in GI Joe ARAH #283. DDP followed suit and didn't include Zandar or have any plans for him. They focused on Zarana being related to Zartan, to the point all Zarana did for over eight years straight in the comics was talk to or about Zartan. And when they finally made use of Zandar, there was no meaningful development between the two, who were very obviously not thought of as twins. Their appearances had absolutely no matching elements either. Fast forward to the present day, and the same pattern continues. Creative team establishes Zartan as an A-Lister, Zarana follows with her concept being completely based around Zartan, with no room for Zandar. Zandar, meanwhile is left out by the creative team who has no plans for and doesn't value the character. Associated with this pattern is the obvious notion that Zarana & Zandar aren't twins. I really hope they keep that detail. I've been spreading awareness of it and fighting for it for a long time.
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This is amazing! We're getting a ZANDAR figure! ZANDAR featured prominently in the Cobra Commander series! Character development! It's a great time to be a Zandar fan! Thank you, Hasbro!!! Last edited by Dreadnok Twins; 07-07-2021 at 08:22 AM.. |
07-07-2021, 07:44 AM | #2 |
Cobra Viper
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Look at Black Series, both will come in due time.
I think the reason for all this is because maybe those two characters are not overly popular. And not very recognizable to the non fans who are seemingly in charge of Joe right now (I know the POC dude is there). |
07-07-2021, 08:12 AM | #3 |
Crimson Guard
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I don't know their look is eye catching would pop walking past.
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07-07-2021, 09:05 AM | #4 |
Just a fan
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Given the lack of females in Cobra (at least by '86) Zarana was a welcome addition. Zandar on the other hand seemed superfluous to me since we already got Thrasher and Monkey Wrench, said year.
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07-07-2021, 09:25 AM | #5 |
Zarana & Zandar
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But he isn't superfluous. He matches Zarana! Hasbro is either out of touch with the fans or ignoring us..
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This is amazing! We're getting a ZANDAR figure! ZANDAR featured prominently in the Cobra Commander series! Character development! It's a great time to be a Zandar fan! Thank you, Hasbro!!! |
07-07-2021, 09:30 AM | #6 |
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07-07-2021, 09:44 AM | #7 |
Zarana & Zandar
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I wish Hasbro hadn't been predictable in their handling of Zarana (and non-handling of Zandar.)
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This is amazing! We're getting a ZANDAR figure! ZANDAR featured prominently in the Cobra Commander series! Character development! It's a great time to be a Zandar fan! Thank you, Hasbro!!! |
07-07-2021, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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I would rather them release other figures than these two. I always thought they where more annoying than anything. They are not at the top of my list. Hell if they killed them off I would not mind.
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07-07-2021, 10:36 AM | #9 |
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I am in the same boat. I never saw them as anything besides stupid looking replaceable side characters. And they do get a bit annoying with the overdone accents in Sunbow.
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07-07-2021, 10:42 AM | #10 |
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I saw Zandar peg warming hard at Ekards until 1991. I would love a retro Zardar now as I like the more obscure figures. He needs a new head sculpt though. That BBTS head didn't look like him at all.
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