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View Poll Results: What's Your Preferred Style in Classified? | |||
Joe RAH designs with little to no updates | 19 | 33.93% | |
Updates to classic designs, new or based on previous figures | 37 | 66.07% | |
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll |
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05-24-2023, 04:03 PM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Here's the poll I said I was going to start going off the Classfied discussion last night. I've tried to take your comments into mind when designing this, here's some of the quotes that started the discussion:
"Seems there's three groups, one who wants very classic designs, one who wants what we usually see which is classic with few modern details, then the smallest group which wants very modern takes on the figures who were ok with the OBO style like the gold trim or Nerf guns." "I'm definitely the second category. I have no desire for straight 1980's reproductions. I also have no desire for 'realistic', gritty modern takes on GIJoe. The sweet spot is in the middle. Keep it classic and fun - but update it just a bit to give it a modern flair." "I guess I'm in a fourth category. I generally want more modern takes but was not okay the gold bullshit and nerf guns. I'm with Lingasselm on ROC/POC/30th/50th figures, too. I've said it before, but I think some of those designs are the very best looks for quite a number of characters." "Hmmmm which group am I? I would say 2 is closest to my preferences BUT I would lean into 3rd kinda hard on some stuff cause poc/30/50th are the looks I like.I am impatiently waiting for that new firefly though" Here's the three choices, do you prefer your Classified figures to be?... 1. Direct 1:1 Joe RAH designs with little to no changes, let's say under 10% (i.e. Shipwreck) OR 2. Updates to figures over 10% even if the designs stray from Joe RAH, either new designs or ones based on Valor vs. Venom through the 50th (i.e. Scarlett) Last edited by GoodGuy9; 05-24-2023 at 04:09 PM.. Reason: setting-up poll |
05-24-2023, 04:25 PM | #2 |
Cobra Sith Lord
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I definitely prefer the classic ARAH designs overall, but injected with modern touches here and there or when it makes sense to. Nothing too extreme or that deviates too far from the original figure designs.
I guess that's option 2, right?
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05-24-2023, 04:40 PM | #3 |
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I voted option 2, but I'd like to see some figures stick close to the ARAH designs, like Firefly.
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05-24-2023, 04:46 PM | #4 |
Iron Grenadier
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Location: VA
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I voted option 2... (though honestly I wouldn't rate Shipwreck as the 'straight ARAH copy' ... those are more like the pretty-boring Barbecue and Crimson Guard and Dusty ).. Shipwreck at least has some cool added details
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05-24-2023, 04:47 PM | #5 |
Cobra Sith Lord
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I feel like I'm in-between option 1 and 2. I don't want straight ARAH recreations, but I also don't want too many deviations from the original designs. Like the Cobra Island Firefly was too much for me and I didn't care for him at all since he went too far and drifted away from his original design and look. I feel like figures like Major Bludd, Destro, Serpentor, the Viper, Lady Jaye, Baroness, Zarana or Scrap-Iron; where they are based on their classic designs, but then given some tweaks here and there to update them are what I tend to enjoy the most.
I would rather have ARAH recreations over a figure that drastically changes the original look or design though. Like I'll take Dusty over the #06 Cobra Commander. It just depends I guess.
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05-24-2023, 04:57 PM | #6 |
Spc Weapons and Tactics
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EASILY option 2. I loved ARAH as a kid, but it's been over 40 years since it happened. It's OK to update character designs if they're dated. And a LOT of them are dated.
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05-24-2023, 05:10 PM | #7 |
Crimson Guard
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Location: Florida
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I'll try to help you guys with your questions...
Option 1. Direct 1:1 Joe RAH designs with little to no changes, let's say under 10% Shipwreck Viper Crimson Guards Mindbender Serpentor Option 2. Updates to figures over 10% even if the designs stray from Joe RAH, either new designs or ones based on Valor vs. Venom through the 50th Red Ninjas Scarlett Firefly Zarana Gung-Ho I don't count things like increased realism in the faces or texturing on the clothing because that is due to 1:12 scaling not intended stylized changes to the characters I'm not counting retro figures because their purpose is to copy Sunbow designs but feel free to comment on them if you like |
05-24-2023, 05:17 PM | #8 |
Cobra HR Director
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Option 1 for 1982 to 1989.
Option 3 for 1990 to the end of the Modern Era/50th
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05-24-2023, 05:24 PM | #9 |
Cobra Sith Lord
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I think I may be more option 1 than option 2, but still not entirely sure and don't want to vote.
Question - Would Classified Torpedo, Shipwreck and Copperhead fall under option 1 or 2? I love all 3 of those upcoming figures, but if they fall under option 1 then I guess I am option 1 if Option 2 is CI Firefly or the Red Ninjas or Scarlett.
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05-24-2023, 05:29 PM | #10 |
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I still don't get how Firefly deviated from his design too much. The bomb vest?
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