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12-09-2022, 11:31 AM | #21171 |
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We actually agree on this. And I'll add that I felt Hasbro did a phenomenal job with those aspects being removed. The figure is clearly Spirit and absolutely reminiscent of the figure released in '84.
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12-09-2022, 11:57 AM | #21172 |
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Exactly. They kept the essence of the figure and character while getting rid of items that simply are too cartoonish or offensive to pass muster in the modern world.
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12-09-2022, 12:01 PM | #21173 |
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On facebook, someone posted that they found Tiger Force Bazooka at target in Arizona already. Being skeptical as I always am, I entered a zip code for Scottsdale on popfindr and it has a couple of stores with him in stock. Just when I thought we were done getting anymore joes for this year lol
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12-09-2022, 12:10 PM | #21174 |
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So I wanted to do research on Spirit and his breechclout...I can't find anything online that suggests he should not have one on or why it would be deemed inappropriate. Here are a few articles and links to info I did research on. Everything says almost all tribes in the southwest wore them and specifically the Taos Pueblos from New Mexico.
The 3rd link I posted is very in-depth and specifically for the Pueblos. https://study.com/learn/lesson/tradi...ory-facts.html and https://www.encyclopedia.com/fashion...ps/breechclout https://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpress...&brand=ucpress Specific link for breechcloth worn by Taos Pueblos https://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpress...&brand=ucpress .
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12-09-2022, 12:14 PM | #21175 |
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The original Spirit to the Classified just looks like they took away the belt and necklace, right? Only the ME version actually had the more "racist" elements IMHO, right?
Still want Rambo Spirit, though! Last edited by IzzyTipsy; 01-26-2023 at 03:20 PM.. |
12-09-2022, 12:15 PM | #21176 |
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On facebook, someone posted that they found Tiger Force Bazooka at target in Arizona already. Being skeptical as I always am, I entered a zip code for Scottsdale on popfindr and it has a couple of stores with him in stock. Just when I thought we were done getting anymore joes for this year lol
I checked Popfindr and nothing yet locally. But hopefully it’s a good sign that they’re coming sooner than later. |
12-09-2022, 12:37 PM | #21177 |
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Are we still debating this when an actual Native American was consultant on the gear/uniform for the figure? Sure it's not accurate to the OG figure, but in today's heightened socio-political climate a rewrite of that uniform seemed in order. Obviously Wehr you're entitled to your opinion and I'm not likely to change it (or anyone's), but I personally have zero issue with an update for a uniform that might be dicey, insensitive or just plain tone deaf in today's culture.
That is, you and I agree, but not everyone did.
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12-09-2022, 12:49 PM | #21178 |
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Remarking that the grade is contentious because there were, in fact, people who were (are? hope not) upset at the change in design and bio to be more accurate to Native American groups.
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12-09-2022, 12:52 PM | #21179 |
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Hahahaha!
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12-09-2022, 01:18 PM | #21180 |
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Looks like CGs are in stock on Pulse for Premium members, if anyone is interested. Doesn't say pre-order.
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