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Canopus250 posted:I'm hoping he, Bludd, and Mindbender all wind up with a standard re-release at some point in the near future. They and a general release for the HISS tank (as Last Call speculated a while back) would all be great. There's four things from HasLab (three Joe, one Transformer)* I missed and I wish they'd come along at better times for me but I'm going to try to make sure that that's the last time I complain about that. Probably won't succeed, but I'll try. *Admittedly I don't actually know where the Skystriker and Dragonfly would go in my place.
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The Rattler is what people are suggesting will be this years Haslab. Hard to say if it really will be yet. Expect it to be funded in a day if it is.
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Haslab 3:1-scale USS Flagg, do it Hasbro you cowards
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If the actual o ring line was still happening and successful I could have seen a redo of the USS Flagg as a Haslab. But the failure of that line and the Skystriker barely making it likely killed any chance of that. They've already said no to a Classified version. Yes, they did the math on the size and said it was ridiculous. And before someone points it out, the o ring ones with the Transformers collab is 100% out of the Transformer budget which is considerably bigger than the Joe one.
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Canopus250 posted:I'm hoping he, Bludd, and Mindbender all wind up with a standard re-release at some point in the near future. I’m selling my major bludd rn
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Why, the new design Bludd loving slaps.
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What's everyone's thoughts on Classified designs? Do you prefer that they adhere strictly to the original design or do you want updates/re-imagining? It seems like they've drifted more and more to the straightforward 1:1 recreation side of things where as the line started with a fairly new "modernized" take. I think their first designs where very hit (snakeeyes, destro) and miss (scarlet, roadblock). But I much prefer updated designs heavily inspired by the originals rather than just recreations. It's like upscaling a photo. You have to take some liberties to fill in the empty space. Beach Head and Major Bludd is a good example of the happy medium I like.
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Despite a bumpy first year overall I believe the Hasbro team has done very well with the Classified line. They replaced the weapons people hated and gave more realistic ones. We saw figures being truer to their original versions albeit updated and I rather like that. Plus, they got the retro line for even more accurate versions if one must have the near exact version. I credit Emily and Lenny for really making the line a success. They do a good job and they’ve listened to the complaints and issues fans had and done their best to make up for it. The Classified line even done something most people thought near impossible, it won over a large portion of the die-hard o ring figure collectors. Not all, but a good majority of them. Classified has been a strong success and likely the most profitable and successful Joe line in ages. The number of figures and vehicles we’re getting is quite amazing. I’m not sure anyone expected what we’ve gotten. Considering the number of failed relaunches and attempts I was originally happy if we got three years out of the line. It’s now been four. It appears to be going strong and has no signs of stopping. Not bad for a toyline that has to overcome of the limitations of it's own trappings. ie: military jingoism
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iceyman posted:What's everyone's thoughts on Classified designs? Do you prefer that they adhere strictly to the original design or do you want updates/re-imagining? I like both. The modernization with more realistic color schemes but still basically on brand for the character are really cool. I dig what they did with most of the designs since that first wave, the Cobra Island Beach Head basically set the tone of perfection, with Bludd, Cover Girl, the Twins, and the card back Storm Shadow that actually has the extra hands being basically the peak of the entire line. Flint is up there, too. The CC that came with the HISS is perfection. I had the OG toys and they were my poo poo when I was a kid, but yeah... we don't actually need pastel colors with high contrast designs. Redesign the main characters people love that had lovely toys that don't even look like the cartoon or comic, but still make a retro style version to appeal to the nostalgia grognards. It'll basically all sell, so why not.
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So it's a broad topic but what are the worst figures Classified's done? I saw a lot of folks talking it's Falcon but he doesn't look so bad in pictures.
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It's Falcon. It's definitely Falcon. Purely due to that face. A retro with a new head sculpt is sorely needed. That or a future NF version.
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Ugh. Checked three targets today and no Kirby figure.  The 4 pack seems to be the most common as I saw a ton of those. Only saw one biz suit Casey pack, tho.
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Shiftypenguin posted:Ugh. Checked three targets today and no Kirby figure. I've seen the 4-pack, Usagi and Kirby/Baxter. I passed on all but Kirby. Baxter is the same mold as Kirby with a different head, and for me Baxter will always be a giant fly man, not a dude in a comfy sweater.
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The Last Call posted:It's Falcon. Dont you dare talk smack about my Willem DaFalcon
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DJ Fuckboy Supreme posted:Dont you dare talk smack about my Willem DaFalcon "I'm something of a lieutenant myself."
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The Target by my work had one of everything. I grabbed Kirby and Usagi (still over the moon about getting those), and some guy came up right behind me and got the Casey two pack. That Casey is from the Octopus Inc episode, right? I think I had that on VHS from Burger King.
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Joe Fisto posted:I've seen the 4-pack, Usagi and Kirby/Baxter. I passed on all but Kirby. Baxter is the same mold as Kirby with a different head, and for me Baxter will always be a giant fly man, not a dude in a comfy sweater. Same. I mean, I love TMNT, but have zero desire to own a human Baxter. That's just... Boring.
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DJ Fuckboy Supreme posted:Dont you dare talk smack about my Willem DaFalcon I like Falcon. I had his OG. I've bought a ton of the Classified line and he's one of the few I outright dismissed getting due to that face sculpt. Thankfully being a long time fan if it's one thing I learned, there's always a V2
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iceyman posted:What's everyone's thoughts on Classified designs? Do you prefer that they adhere strictly to the original design or do you want updates/re-imagining? Like you, I vastly prefer modernized takes on the designs over a recreation. Retro Gung Ho was an improvement because I had the over-designed techno first release, but is also completely ridiculous with his light teal outfit and gear over a bare chest. There’s still a happy medium for him that has yet to be achieved. Scrap Iron perfectly encapsulates that balance of elevating the classic design into modern aesthetics. You can look at him and know exactly what character it is, but the fine details of his outfit are updated to reflect a contemporary military look.
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I haven’t bought a ton of Classified figures, but I very much like Classified Baroness (the one that came with the COIL bike), and Helix is essentially identical to the old 3.75” figure (although the yellow hue is a little off, but whatever). Speaking of Joe, Hasbro Pulse just notified me that my order of Classified Retro Scarlett should ship soon. 
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The actual purchasing of Range Vipers was a clusterfuck, but they absolutely nailed the design. And that was the one guy I really cared about. I agree that a happy medium between recreating and redesigning the old figures is best.
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I feel bad because I walked into Walmart and saw one sitting in clearance The damnest thing Cool figure. One of the few joes ill keep
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He looks great. I still need to open up my TMNT figs and set up a display. I’m curious to see how Mirage Donatello looks with the Kirby arm cannon.
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Open Marriage Night posted:He looks great. I still need to open up my TMNT figs and set up a display. I’m curious to see how Mirage Donatello looks with the Kirby arm cannon. I haven't checked the other hands it came with, but the one I have on Donnie now doesn't fit in the cannon. Its the bo holding hand. Maybe it's designed for a different one.
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Welp super7 is coming out with a baphomet figure. https://super7.com/products/slayer-ultimates-wave-02-minotaur-black-magic I'm tempted to get one. That sword is badass.
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After passing it up a few times, I finally caved in and bought the Action Comics #1 Superman from my local Target. I had posted before about seeing this alternate version. I looked into it, and it turns out it was actually the platinum chase version! Here's the regular one:  and the one I got:  You can see from the cover art included on a card in the box, neither one really matches it exactly. I just glanced through a scan of Action Comics #1 online, and neither exactly matches the interior art either, though he is usually shown with the blue boots. I don't know if the chase version is based on any one specific piece of art, but it does kinda remind me of the Max Fleischer cartoons, which were great. And it's just a great looking old-fashioned Superman figure. I don't know how many Supermans I really need... but I decided I needed this one. I really like it. Edit: Upon digging a little further, it appears this Superman is a dead ringer for his appearance in some slightly later issues of Action Comics. Check out the cover for #7:  Very cool! Nerd Of Prey fucked around with this message at 02:06 on Apr 8, 2024 |
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Package Parade Day! In the mail came Classified figures: Metal-Head Airborne Quick-Kick Tele-Viper Big Boa Retro Recondo Scarlet and Duke are suppose to be shipping some time this week.
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Shulk? Noah? No, Japan must make kawaii girl character first, because reasons Amiami charged me for the FF7 Barret, it'll be fun to get that whole team slowly through the year
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https://twitter.com/preterniadotcom/status/1777353139630321904?s=46
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Stupid_Sexy_Flander posted:Welp super7 is coming out with a baphomet figure. I got the regular version last week:    It doesn't really compare to my usual import stuff, but is good for what it is.
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New tax return Joes roll call: Airborne Dusty Nunchuk Quick Kick Recondo Stalker Big Boa Alley Vipers x2 Techno-Vipers x2
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Airborne has a thousnad yard stare going down. Man has seen things.
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In spite of being brothers, these two have very different philosophies when it comes to conflict resolution: Mikey deciding to give Leo's more modest approach a try:  I love these things so much. Literally my two favorite toys. I've got Raphael pre-ordered and will absolutely slam the "add to cart" button the moment Donatello becomes available. I'm actually kinda glad that I don't like the concept art for the April/Splinter/Shredder mechs from this line because that saves me like $600 by not having to buy them
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