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12-07-2016, 02:24 AM | #41 |
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I have to say that a re-release of the Rattler while cool seems like a waste. The one we got in 25th was just fine. So releasing it again seems targeted only at the faithful collectors...who in all honesty have a few already.
So I think a Rattler would be a shelf dweller. I'd rather see a Raven or Whale before another Rattler. But I would like that Wild Weasel in a 2pk at some point. Maybe with a redone ACE...I like the modern version of Ace, but would like to have one closer to his original look. As for Duke and Tombstone...I can live with the differences between prototypes and production. BUT that is truly a great score Fire Fly...I am jealous. Lastly and I know Duke's hair is grey on the prototype, but I may grab a second Duke just to paint the hair black its a great look. |
12-07-2016, 09:55 AM | #42 |
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OK guys, I'm not trying to troll here, I just honestly don't get it... Why are you guys all so jazzed for the Wild Weasel repaint? It's just a 2008 Wild Weasel with a paint job, isn't it? Am I missing something? Am I the only one who thinks a parts update with better articulation on a Wild Weasel could have been great, but that (relatively bland) repaint would have been something we would have complained about?
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12-07-2016, 10:11 AM | #43 |
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All fair points about Weasel and the Rattler. I saw why not have it all: Nightraven, whale, rattler, and etc. My opinion, we are in this state because Hasbro and its lack of media support for the brand. If you can't get a joe series on network TV, how about direct to video? Sorry I know this thread isn't about the issue with the brand.
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12-07-2016, 10:15 AM | #44 |
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When I get a chance I'll swap heads and take a picture of hawk with the grey haired duke head
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12-07-2016, 10:18 AM | #45 |
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Release wild weasel with a new aircraft. Nuff said.
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12-07-2016, 11:22 AM | #46 |
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The 25th Rattler came out almost 9 years ago. Having a new release at retail would have been great! From the looks of wild weasel it could have been a metallic repaint? Maybe to tie in to the last Joecon set?
I do agree that wild weasel could have used a parts upgrade. |
12-07-2016, 01:12 PM | #47 |
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Wow that Wild Weasel! It is oddly similar to the 50th Ace colors from last year. Its weird how GI JOE went from mostly green vs blue to blue vs red.
Thank you for sharing the photos and congrats on the score.
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12-07-2016, 02:55 PM | #48 |
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Quote:
The 25th Rattler came out almost 9 years ago. Having a new release at retail would have been great! From the looks of wild weasel it could have been a metallic repaint? Maybe to tie in to the last Joecon set?
I do agree that wild weasel could have used a parts upgrade.
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12-07-2016, 04:23 PM | #49 |
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The previous ME releases of the Rattler were pretty limited in distribution and sold well. I think if they released it with a good color scheme (black, silver, or just go with the traditional blue), it would have sold well. TRU is jaded about vehicles because the Skystriker, which many people are tired of because of how many times it has been released.
Going back to these figures, it is important to note that Hasbro stopped marking preproduction figures sometime during the Retaliation line (consider the "cream" version of Budo has markings (in pen), while the "reverse color " version of Zartan lacks any markings whatsoever. No 50th preproduction or prototype figures I have seen bear markings. The point here is that without markings, we really don't know for certain how many of each figure was produced (if they did have markings, that would indicate small numbers)While I suspect that there are few of the Dukes and Tombstone figures out there because they are preproduction figures, the Wild Weasel is more difficult to assess. Wild Weasel was intended to be produced, but was cancelled, so there could have been hundreds or even thousands made, of which only a few have gotten out (the seller originally only had 10 of them, but he gets his figures from an inside factory source so he may have gotten more or might in the future). It is also possible that Hasbro was prudent and did not start mass production of the figure until the negotiations were finished with TRU, which would mean that the few the seller obtained are the only ones in existence (I say "prudent" because making tons of a figure you ultimately will not use is wasteful and unprofitable to Hasbro). I suppose time will tell. |
12-07-2016, 05:29 PM | #50 |
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I like the colors of this WW, but it needs a more updated build. Maybe POC BH legs (with the leg computer) would be a start.
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