[RedAlert Rescue]

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Originally Posted by SharksAndRec

There was a really cool WWII-style pinup decal of the Baroness in one of those leaked focus group pics, I really hope that made the cut.

Supposedly that decal sheet was just an example image they farmed with a search engine and it already exists (Though I think it is for the smaller version of the rattler).

As for Price cuts... well the engines don't light up.. But I expect someone can easily make some LED light up effects for it.. though I can't say I am that bothered as a super hot engine is an already bad IR source for missiles to home on anyway adding glowing fire to it makes it even worse. But a hard landing or a very aggressive use of the engines to start fires could justify it I don't think Rattlers have After Burners and likely should be sub-sonic
like the A-10 is for the same reason. But if it was possible to add them it would certainly help in take off and landing and in the tricky situation the airframe gets itself into due to the balance of the weight being a bit peculiar - though the engines being moved might mean Rattler have a better centre of gravity than A-10's do.

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Originally Posted by SharksAndRec

I do think it's strange they went through the trouble of giving the gunner two different head options instead of just using one for the gunner and the other for a ground crew guy with the same buck but maybe a different harness and helmet.

This way you can put the Gunner alt-helmet on the Wild Weasel body to make an alt-pilot for anyone who buys multiples (though they seem to be selling The Baroness as an alt-pilot not a gunner) so that only applies to people who buy more than 2 I guess.

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I hope they made the wing pivots VERY STRONG ideally out of stainless steel pins. It's won't be nice to have the wings snap off due to poor choice of materials on the joint.
Being bigger that is a lot more weight and a much bigger lever on a weak spot than the original.

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I do still hope there is a path to getting a Tiger Rat : https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/88/tigerrat/ or a Crimson Deco Rattler https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/02/rattler/ repaint one day though.
I will say though Powerglide is much better over all - but it would require some explanation to do that deco perhaps : https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/16/powerglide/ like say Powerglide was copying a Cobra deco for some reason for example and that there is a similar "real cobra jet" that isn't an Autobot to copy from that is the same deco.

To be honest though I am mystified they never made a Black Raptor in 3.75" scale - it seems an obvious colour to do to me.

The regular green Gi Joe version is rather pleasing looking too : https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/97/thunderbolt/ (Other than the nasty sticker stock) But I bet a lot of eyebrows would be raised if they tries to make that a Gi Joe Haslab at any point. But after enough years have passed perhaps a Pulse exclusive.

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Some people have wondered what with the Hiss Tank having the earlier order bonus tactician, and the Sky Striker having the 'take over' and how Crazy Legs seemed like a very last minute addition (due to his lack of a proper render). if that might indicate they could pull a 4th figure out and it might be a reverse take over and so some sort of Gi Joe pack in like jetpack General Hawk for example.

[captain mal]

Are Roadpig and Raptor mainline releases - ala Mutt and Metal Head? They are not exclusives are they?

[CodeNameRebel]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

Are Roadpig and Raptor mainline releases - ala Mutt and Metal Head? They are not exclusives are they?

I haven't seen anything that indicates they are exclusives.

[cobraviper72]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

Are Roadpig and Raptor mainline releases - ala Mutt and Metal Head? They are not exclusives are they?

No, they are every where, BBTS and nerdzoic both have them up for pre order

[Rooted]

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Originally Posted by CodeNameRebel

I figure there are going to A LOT of people who make patches producing knock offs pretty quick. I personally wish they had velcro backs for my backpack and being able to easily move them around.

This stuff works alright. I used it for jersey name bars and a windowsill cat bed. Strong enough to hold her (there are wall supports too haha).

https://www.walmart.ca/ip/2UX7KRU2PVPZ

[tt8l]

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Originally Posted by Lifeline_MD

Happened in ARAH

In regards to parts re-use it just irks me a little when people bring up ARAH. At one time I had an extensive collection from 1982-1992.

When it came to actually making a new character they were 99.9% top to bottom 100% new parts. Yes there were "sub-lines" specifically to repaint existing characters but I only collected the main line and there were hundreds of 100% original figures, head to toe. That was yet ANOTHER facet that made the line unique compared against other lines that DID re-use parts extensively. Obviously the very first year there was heavy parts re-use, hell they were all more or less carbon copies to save money... but once the line took off it set itself apart in many ways.

[SlackerViper]

I cant believe you guys arent hyped about V2 Retro Snake Eyes.

[NaytNavare]

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Originally Posted by SlackerViper

I cant believe you guys arent hyped about V2 Retro Snake Eyes.

I'll be more hyped when I see it.

[IRON KNIFE]

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Originally Posted by SlackerViper

I cant believe you guys arent hyped about V2 Retro Snake Eyes.

0.00% hype.

[Junkyard84]

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Originally Posted by NaytNavare

I'll be more hyped when I see it.

Has it even been confirmed??