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10-01-2020, 08:41 AM | #1 |
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It is extremely obvious to everyone that these three Roadblocks are from the same 3D renderings. No question.
Retro Scarlett is clearly NOT from a shrunken Classified sculpt. Different hair, thicker lips, thicker eyebrows. But then there's the nose, the slant of the eyes... Perhaps Retro Scarlett IS based on the Classified 3D rendering after all. Perhaps there won't be much new sculpting in the Retro line that won't be based on the Classified line. Ok guys. Go ahead and argue with me... {EDIT: Thanks to truejoefan for the lowest left Retro Scarlett image. Thanks to Walmart.com, Tony Bacala, and GeneralsJoes for the other pictures} Last edited by ARBCO Avenue; 10-02-2020 at 09:21 AM.. |
10-01-2020, 08:52 AM | #2 |
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Oh, and the curve of the smile is reversed, but still the same.
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10-01-2020, 08:58 AM | #3 |
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Oh I definitely think that Hasbro is trying to establish one style or look for both lines. The new FANG Pilot looks a lot like the 6" Classfied style outfits.
My issue here is that if the 4" action figures are based off the original ARAH card art, then I would expect the figures to more closely resemble the art. For example, although I love the POC/50th/"Retro" Snake Eyes figure, the only homage to the original figure is the card art and a couple of accessories. So, this is another reason why I don't like the new Roadblock head. It just looks like a totally new character to me. But then again, Roadblock has been depicted with a mustach/goatee and/or pork chop side burns, kind of like the variety of looks for Wild Bill or Gung-Ho. Jason |
10-01-2020, 09:20 AM | #4 |
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I don't know about sculpt crossover between the lines, but can we chip in and get Retro Scarlett a pair of tweezers? Thick, dark, almost unibrow eyebrows... The poor woman.
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10-01-2020, 11:19 AM | #5 |
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And that in turn might explain the FANG copter redesign- They may be looking to have that become a 6" vehicle, but they want to save on costs by downscaling the back end.
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10-02-2020, 03:43 AM | #6 |
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Oh I definitely think that Hasbro is trying to establish one style or look for both lines. The new FANG Pilot looks a lot like the 6" Classfied style outfits.
My issue here is that if the 4" action figures are based off the original ARAH card art, then I would expect the figures to more closely resemble the art. For example, although I love the POC/50th/"Retro" Snake Eyes figure, the only homage to the original figure is the card art and a couple of accessories. So, this is another reason why I don't like the new Roadblock head. It just looks like a totally new character to me. But then again, Roadblock has been depicted with a mustach/goatee and/or pork chop side burns, kind of like the variety of looks for Wild Bill or Gung-Ho. Jason Interesting point about the FANG pilot. 6" designs are definitely new takes so its understandable that RB doesn't feel retro to you. It seems clear to me that the only design work commissioned by Hasbro is for Classified and upcoming movie figures, but may be adapted for 3.75." The use of new tooling for the secondary Retro line is used only sporadically to point our attention back to Classified or throw us an occasional bone. Quote:
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10-02-2020, 09:20 AM | #8 |
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And this is also just for you, Classified eyebrow shape on Retro Scarlett:
Since it seems the head is sculpted in flesh, it should be an easy fix to reshape the brows by shaving them down with an Xacto knife. Myself and several others I know are planning to do just that. I'm also going to remove up Roadblock's new beard with sand paper. Last edited by ARBCO Avenue; 10-02-2020 at 09:23 AM.. |
10-02-2020, 09:38 AM | #9 |
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And this is also just for you, Classified eyebrow shape on Retro Scarlett:
Since it seems the head is sculpted in flesh, it should be an easy fix to reshape the brows by shaving them down with an Xacto knife. Myself and several others I know are planning to do just that. I'm also going to remove up Roadblock's new beard with sand paper. Yeah, I think a little paint removal is in order. That looks a lot better.
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10-02-2020, 09:53 AM | #10 |
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That helps. Pretty sure I saw a cast shrink of the classified on avacs upcoming product.
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