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04-02-2024, 03:27 PM | #11 |
Iron Grenadier
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I think the mainline will consist of modernized updates to the Classic looks and characters that were introduced after the O-Ring era. I would like the mainline to start including variants of characters based on designs from GI Joe media, particularly comics that weren't toys. Like some of the IDW era designs like these.
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04-02-2024, 03:46 PM | #12 |
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My uneducated guess is that they rushed the Eels and Snow Serpents out as retro figures because the mainline versions sold out notoriously fast and troop builders are a cash cow. Beachhead, although not a troop builder, is another example of a pricey mainline figure that they are flipping with Retro.
In these cases, I think it was less of providing a more classic version of a figure and more getting a rerelease of a popular figure on the market. It's something we've seen Hasbro do a number of times in Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series -- releasing a retro version when the original is scarce/expnesive (indicating high demand that Hasbro can monetize). I would not be surprised to see Cobra blueshirts, Major Bludd, Dr. Mindbender, and Serpentor get a Retro treatment sooner rather than later. |
04-02-2024, 03:55 PM | #13 |
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Serpentor and Mindbender especially because they're convention exclusive deluxe figures so a cheaper regular release figure for them is definitely in order.
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04-02-2024, 03:57 PM | #14 |
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Yeah, when the Retro portion of the line was Wal-Mart exclusive the first wave of figures were just slight repaint of already release figures with different accessories. Now that it's no longer Wal-Mart exclusive we're getting new sculpts for characters like Beach Head.
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04-02-2024, 04:09 PM | #15 |
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04-02-2024, 04:26 PM | #16 |
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I would assume Retro is essentially a way to double dip with slight differences and hope to sell you on the fact that they are on classic looking cards.
For every Scarlett or Duke we get, well, all the other Retros which are barely different. Do I think we'll get something like a Retro Jinx? Sure, because the parts are pretty much already there though. We got Scarlett and Cobra Commander (forthcoming) as new sculpts and Duke but let's face it - the Haslab paid for the tooling for the former two and the latter will probably see extensive reuse for Starduster. I just don't think they invest that much NEW tooling into Retro and it'll be much more slight tweaks. Could those slight tweaks be better faces for Falcon and Cover Girl? Sure. But I don't see say 1:1 ARAH Metal-Head coming on Retro. |
04-02-2024, 04:29 PM | #17 |
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Just taking away accessories like how TBS released mass market Jyn, Thrawn, Cad Bane, Starkiller, etc. isn't really that. |
04-02-2024, 05:00 PM | #18 |
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This isn't an opinion piece, but more of a question. Since the retro line has been expanded to being in all the b&ms and available via fan channels does that mean going forward the main Classified will go back to being modern updates of the figures classic looks while the retro line be the home the 6" version of the figures iconic looks?
I think it's fair to say had the retro series been a thing prior QUICK KICK, SHIPWRECK, and possibly TORPEDO would have been retro carded. As far as who's next for the retro card treatment my guess would be FLINT, BLUDD, LT. FALCON, v2 ROADBLOCK, and the COBRA Officer and Trooper. Personally, I'd like to see SHOOTER get retro carded.
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04-02-2024, 08:30 PM | #19 |
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Initially I'd have said retro will be closer to the OG ARAH looks with mainline being updated, but as you said, Shipwreck, Quick Kick and Torpedo sorta fly in the face of that. I think they'll blur the lines where needed, but Retro will mostly be a way to toss the 1:1 collectors a bone while maximizing mold use. But at the same time, if there's a character high in demand, they might throw him in the mainline, too.
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04-02-2024, 08:50 PM | #20 |
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I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see him as a retro-inspired release in the mainline, much like Quick Kick. Not sure how they'd modernize his look other than release him with more muted tones or the brown & green look of his v5. But thinking about it, like BBQ, the palate fits the character, so they might just go with the OG coloring.
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