[DarkLordMordred]

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Originally Posted by Short

If anyone has a MEZCO Commando SE and wants to trade it to me, I've got some sweet Rattler patches coming my way in the future.

Nah, I'm keeping mine. Firmpulse had to go through hell and back to get it for me. lol

[DarkLordMordred]

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Originally Posted by Eagle

I don't think the road pig body will get reused. I think Lenny knew that going in and was OK with it

They COULD possibly reuse it for Fridge. Other people have already speculated on that. Of course, that would require Perry giving his consent (or his family, if he dies before the Classified line does). They could also use it for Super Trooper, if they want to make him more power lifter, like Road Pig, and less bodybuilder, like the OG figure.

[DarkLordMordred]

Is it too soon to start talking about the 2025 Haslab Joe tank?

[CobraChaos]

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Originally Posted by DarkLordMordred

Is it too soon to start talking about the 2025 Haslab Joe tank?

No, considering places have already been speculating on the next few Haslabs. If a Snow Cat is too small for Haslab I?m hoping next is either the Mauler or Mobat.

[CobraChaos]

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Originally Posted by DarkLordMordred

They COULD possibly reuse it for Fridge. Other people have already speculated on that. Of course, that would require Perry giving his consent (or his family, if he dies before the Classified line does). They could also use it for Super Trooper, if they want to make him more power lifter, like Road Pig, and less bodybuilder, like the OG figure.

Would Hasbro be willing to sign a licensing deal with William Perry? I?m nit sure he would be the spokesperson/ brand ambassador that the Sarge is. His figure did have the same impact that Sgt Slaughter?s figure did.

Lenny seems to love Road Pig so much that he might remain the most unique character. I think he did a great job on the character. You can tell he wanted this one to be special with adding the mask, shield, and dog.

[DarkLordMordred]

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Originally Posted by CobraChaos

No, considering places have already been speculating on the next few Haslabs. If a Snow Cat is too small for Haslab I?m hoping next is either the Mauler or Mobat.

Since Mauler was in the Focus Group, not MOBAT, I'm leaning toward that one. The fact that the Rattler comes with a Tank Smasher patch leads me to believe they are thinking of doing a Joe tank next year, otherwise, there's no tank for the Rattlers to smash!

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Originally Posted by CobraChaos

Would Hasbro be willing to sign a licensing deal with William Perry? I?m nit sure he would be the spokesperson/ brand ambassador that the Sarge is. His figure did have the same impact that Sgt Slaughter?s figure did.

Unlike Slaughter, Perry hasn't been relevant since the 80s. I don't think he would cost too much.

[CobraChaos]

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Originally Posted by DarkLordMordred

Since Mauler was in the Focus Group, not MOBAT, I'm leaning toward that one. The fact that the Rattler comes with a Tank Smasher patch leads me to believe they are thinking of doing a Joe tank next year, otherwise, there's no tank for the Rattlers to smash!



Unlike Slaughter, Perry hasn't been relevant since the 80s. I don't think he would cost too much.

I would be perfectly okay with Heavy metal in a Mauler and Steeler with the Armadillo. I?m not sure they would do 2 tanks in a row (on the Joe years)

I think the Fridge might sell with dime of the diehard fans not sure overall how well he would sell. Even getting him in the less expensive end I?m still not sure how value there is in him. The fridges football career was very good but not spectacular. Kinda why they have only done 1 figure of him.

[Spidermaniac]

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Originally Posted by DarkLordMordred

Since Mauler was in the Focus Group, not MOBAT, I'm leaning toward that one. The fact that the Rattler comes with a Tank Smasher patch leads me to believe they are thinking of doing a Joe tank next year, otherwise, there's no tank for the Rattlers to smash!

It is strange they went with a tank killer jet when the Joes only have a motorcycle and a Jeep. In terms of HasLabs, Cobra has a tank and close air support vehicle, so I would expect Joe to add a tank-like land vehicle next with the Mauler/MOBAT the leader in the clubhouse (although since Ramen used the multi-fucntion tank body idea I would not be surprised to see Hasbro one up them with something similar). After that, Moray and Whale would be a nice pairing for the next two so we have land, sea, and air, but they are both large and ambitious.

Joes are also way behind on the vehicle front, but I expect the MMS and VAMP Mark II are on the horizon with the Skyhawk somewhere on the close roadmap. The Joes have a wealth of fairly iconic VAMP and below size vehicles still out there to bolster the motor pool: AWE Striker, Silver Mirage, SHARC, Polar Battle Bear, Snow Cat, and Armadillo.

[Spidermaniac]

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Originally Posted by SlackerViper

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

I may be the oddball here, but I feel like the first Classified Snake-Eyes and the Snake-Eyes and Timber two-packs come close enough to V2 Snake Eyes that I wouldn't be jumping for a new one. Snake-Eyes has a pretty simple and iconic look and I think the version I have fit my mind's eye enough that I'm content. V2 doesn't seem like it would stand out as that much different.

That being said, I do think it is important they have a version of Snake-Eyes out there routinely so new collectors can get one.

[Rooted]

Yesterday, Lenny did mention in a SDCC floor YouTube interview the hope is not only new figures (which they have accomplished); but also never made before vehicles too! Be cool to see where they go with a new Joe vehicle!