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View Poll Results: Would you support a Haslab 3.75" WHALE? | |||
Absolutely! | 52 | 81.25% | |
Nope. | 12 | 18.75% | |
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06-25-2022, 06:53 PM | #91 |
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Wow I had no idea. Glad to hear it! In the summer of 1984 I had many pool adventures where Deep Six had to retrieve the McGuffin from the bottom of the pool while Joe and Cobra fought for control of the "sea" on the surface. The following year I had some Eels to fight Deep Six down there.
Worst part about fishing is washing down the boat and poles when you get back in. Quote:
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06-26-2022, 05:23 AM | #92 |
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The poll should have a maybe option. Until we see something I can't say. I backed the skystriker be ause of the add-ons. IMO it was overpriced for just the plane given the number produced and the fact th4 lat new mold at retail was less than 1/4 the price.
I get it. New mold Yada Yada. Fact is they have the mold for the 2011 version. I didn't think it MERITED HASLAB or required a new mold so the upped price for limited run, new design was a cop out to me. Of course a whale would almost certainly be a new mold and would likely address the fragility issues of the original. It would still come down to.pricing I mean people are balking at new Flagg as it would be $1000 plus but are saying they will commit sight unseen to $600-$800 plus for new whales. Me.I want to see the price, the design and what it somes with. It also makes me rethink the local store selling the complete original for $250. Looking like a real option at this point. |
06-26-2022, 10:23 AM | #93 |
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There is already an option of this in the True Heroes range :
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06-26-2022, 11:11 AM | #94 |
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06-26-2022, 02:23 PM | #95 |
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Why a Vamp though? If it is a haslab project surely we want a whole new amphibious vehicle?
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06-26-2022, 02:55 PM | #96 |
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The original 1984 version had a loading ramp that was much too small to load anything that existed within the product line. Children could pretend that it was functional but try loading a vehicle as small as an Armadillo mini-tank or a V.A.M.P. into it, and quickly it becomes evident that the loading ramp won't be used to load anything inside of the Killer W.H.A.L.E. for transport. The only additional vehicles that the Killer W.H.A.L.E. Hovercraft came with are the Surveillance Cycle and the Reconnaissance Sled. It was suggested earlier in this thread that maybe those two additional vehicles included with the Killer W.H.A.L.E. could be upgraded via a HasLab project, into a larger motorcycle and a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) such as the one in the photo of that sailors are using. The loading ramp could also be upgraded to become functional for use with small sized G.I. Joe O-Ring figure vehicles, such as a V.A.M.P. or similar vehicle.
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06-26-2022, 03:26 PM | #97 |
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No, maybe you misunderstand. The Killer W.H.A.L.E. Hovercraft is the amphibious vehicle for the proposed HasLab project.
The original 1984 version had a loading ramp that was much too small to load anything that existed within the product line. Children could pretend that it was functional but try loading a vehicle as small as an Armadillo mini-tank or a V.A.M.P. into it, and quickly it becomes evident that the loading ramp won't be used to load anything inside of the Killer W.H.A.L.E. for transport. The only additional vehicles that the Killer W.H.A.L.E. Hovercraft came with are the Surveillance Cycle and the Reconnaissance Sled. It was suggested earlier in this thread that maybe those two additional vehicles included with the Killer W.H.A.L.E. could be upgraded via a HasLab project, into a larger motorcycle and a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) such as the one in the photo of that sailors are using. The loading ramp could also be upgraded to become functional for use with small sized G.I. Joe O-Ring figure vehicles, such as a V.A.M.P. or similar vehicle. The WHALE must keep it?s silhouette otherwise it?s not the WHALE. I’m not interested in a new vehicle just yet, especially one which it’s play value relies on vehicles yet to be released. Last edited by txbart; 06-26-2022 at 03:32 PM.. |
06-26-2022, 04:50 PM | #98 |
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I think OP is trying to say if the HasLab WHALE gets too far away from the original toy trying to accommodate our wants, then the designers may as well start from scratch on an all new all different vehicle.
The WHALE must keep it?s silhouette otherwise it?s not the WHALE. I?m not interested in a new vehicle just yet, especially one which it?s play value relies on vehicles yet to be released. Agreed. The Killer W.H.A.L.E. Hovercraft, even if upgraded, has to maintain its external appearance if it is to remain the iconic vehicle that it has been since 1984, and to meet expectations as a HasLab project, it must have some significant refinements. The Skystriker Haslab was thought to be such an example by this community, and members were convinced that it was significantly larger than the original 1983 version. In fact, when I suggested on this forum that they might be the same size, several forum members took offense, until Emily Bader from marketing entered the discussion and confirmed my theory. This demonstrates that G.I. Joe Haslab backers had an expectation than an upgraded version of an iconic vehicle, while retaining its outward silhouette and colors/markings, can be made larger in overall size to accommodate added play features. Unfortunately, I regret that precedent could be forming with this Retro O-Ring product line if the decision is made not to change the external dimensions of any vehicle products. The HasLab Skystriker will poorly accommodate O-Ring figures because of this decision. Likewise, the Cobra Stinger might possibly poorly accommodate figures for the same reason. Regarding a Haslab project relying on play value of a V.A.M.P. vehicle yet to be released, I do surmise that the chassis of the retooled Cobra Stinger will be reused to create one or more versions of the V.A.M.P. within the next year. I believe many of us already share that opinion.
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06-27-2022, 03:11 PM | #99 |
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Would I support a Hovercraft HasLab? FUCK YES! I need to replace the one that I had as a kid.
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06-27-2022, 03:44 PM | #100 |
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I had the WHALE as a kid, it was a fun vehicle, and I would probably support it, but what I always wanted, but never had was the Rattler, so if it was a choice between the 2, I'd definitely go for an updated Rattler, like how they updated the Skystriker. It would also make sense to go Rattler as they've already done a Joe jet, so making another Joe Haslab would seem kind of off balanced with Hasbro's whole "story telling" narrative.
My shot in the dark hope, but I know will never come into fruition, is a Haslab BUGG. That's my all time favorite larger vehicle, for all it's play features, compartments and bulbous strangeness. The detachable sub alone is awesome! But I'm sure it's probably not that far up on the list of Haslabs the majority would want, so I will make do with my vintage version, which is awesome. I in theory would like a Terrordrome, but the reality is, it's huge, and I don't know where I'd put it. It could potentially make sense with the whole "story telling" narrative, as it does technically have an aircraft, and would be something the Skystriker would target and attack. It has so many play features and compartments that I feel a version with updated bells and whistles would be killer. So my me it would probably choose, in this order: 1) Rattler (always really wanted it, seems logical considering the Skystriker, and updated version would be awesome, and it's of a size that probably a lot of people could accommodate, especially multiples). 2) Terrordrome (Looks like an amazing playset, and and update would make something that's amazing, even better, but scale, and potentially cost would be an issue, for me at least). 3) Killer WHALE (It's a great vehicle, had it as a kid and have nostalgia for it, but I'm not sure if it makes sense as a Haslab right now considering how the Pulse team has set up their narrative... maybe that depends on the kinds of non-Haslab Cobra vehicle releases they do... If they release a regular release Rattler, I could see them doing a Haslab WHALE). |
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