Wow...I'm really impressed. Clutch is great. I wasn't sure what they'd do for a 25th version of him, but I really like it. The Steeler looks nice, too. The VAMP and RAM are excellent; I love the level of detail on both of them. The DVD packs are an interesting concept, and while I'm not exactly crazy about the figures in them, I'll still pick them up.

Hasbro, nicely done!

I think rights work in different scales. So a 1:18 scale Slaughter should be different than a 1:4 etc etc. At least thats how it works with Star Wars (why they cant sell packs of lego minifigs) But with the Club doing Roddy Piper last year I think Jakks and Hasbro might have some rights worked out.

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I'm sure that was it, but by that reasoning all the OG 13 should have had swivel necks, not ball jointed, and straight arms. The point of the 25th Ann stuff in my eyes is to take the great designs of the characters, and apply modern sculpting and articulation to them. A non poseable arm is not an homage I appreciate, Pocket Patrol on Snowjob and Flash's Hasbro logo belt buckle are good, reduced articulation in a line known for it, not so much.

Except that the OG 13 had swivel necks because that's how all the toys were designed at that point. Bludd had no elbow articulation to make him stand out. That being said, if they make a 25th Deep Six, I'd prefer they sacrifice homage in favour of articulation, even if it can't bob in the water.

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http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/wizardun ... sbro15.jpg -- OK, does this come with Balle Luge Guy?

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Maybe that POS Bludd will come out before the G.I.Joe convention. We can turn him into a real Major Bludd figure and bring him to the con. If we show Hasbro what we feel he should have looked like and ask them why they did the one they have, maybe we'll get an answer as to why they fumbled the ball so bad on this figure. They may have missed the the mark a little on other figures, but this one is like a beginner customizer's work. Worse even, a beginner that has all the resources he needs to make the best figure possible but they made this.

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I wonder if The Hulk can parallel park, and if he uses hand signals.

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The Flight Pod would be cool, but it's got that crappy figure clip in it. That ruins an otherwise cool toy. The RAM and the VAMP are really nice. Assuming they actually fit the vintage figures, then both could be welcome additions to my collection. Aside from that, nothing else of real interest....

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Hey Hawk... wanna try a new hobby?

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The DTC HISS isnt getting released, were actually getting the Original HISS in classic colors

Credit TNI

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No no, not an homage to the actual '83 figure, with the same construction limitations of early 80s. That would negate the reason of the 25th line's existence. My point is that the v1 Bludd, as a character, had a non-moveable elbow because of protective padding/gear for his portable launcher. I think that was their reasoning for making him so, back in '83. They had just moved to swivel arms, why make a step back for ONE figure's ONE arm? Not that I agree to having him have a non-movable hand for that reason or that I view him as such (especially since it was not so in the comic), I just think that's why they did it. And from my understanding it was a long-standing issue between fans, to the point that many thought it was a fake hand (till DD came along and cut his hand anyway, ending the debate ). To me it was not an issue, as it had never occurred to me the elbow didn't move, since I never had a v1 Bludd

From TNI:



If, after twenty-one damn years of wanting a Pythona figure, you dangled the possibility in front of me just to yank it away, my rage will know no bounds, Hasbro.

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Eleven?

I do have a question for Justin, since he saw these in person:

The diver Baroness, her torso, arms, and legs are Scarlett, with new head, hands, and feet, correct? That's what it looks like, but I haven't seen any good pictures of the legs to tell for sure. If so, that gives me an idea or two...

http://www.generalsjoes.com/images/ToyFair_08/pages/battle_mass1_JPG.htm
How about that one?