Sabrblade wrote:Autobot032 wrote:The thing I'm wondering is, will we see these in the US?
That is a good question, and I think it best depends on when they're scheduled for release, since that's what most affected the upscaled Beast Hunters from not all making it to the U.S. Since those toys were due out right before the AOE toys, retailers didn't want any of them other than the two Voyagers, preferring to skip over them and go for the AOE toys.
If these Cyber Battalion Series toys come out at a time when there isn't a movie toyline so close to being on its way, then that might give these a better chance for a U.S. release.
Fair points. They have one thing in their favor, '15 is technically just beginning in terms of waves and assortments, so they have a while to go before this year is over and CW carries over to '16, so I'd imagine these will have no real excuse not to be released outside of retailers saying no. And to be honest, I can't blame them if they do. If they're too simplified it cuts out a big portion of the collectors/fans, if they're not simplified enough they won't be a good fit for certain age groups, it's kind of a mess.
Hasbro has us give fan polls and things of that nature, but what they really need to do is unveil their new figures and ideas, such as these and ask us our geographic location, our amount of income (which is important), our personal desires in the collecting world and simply yes or no, will we buy this figure or that figure.
It would help them decide first of all, whether or not to produce said figure(s), and second, it would help them see where this toy line should go and that one goes elsewhere, etc.
I'm not sure why they haven't done this before, it needs to be done.
Cobotron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Autobot032 wrote:The thing I'm wondering is, will we see these in the US?
That is a good question, and I think it best depends on when they're scheduled for release, since that's what most affected the upscaled Beast Hunters from not all making it to the U.S. Since those toys were due out right before the AOE toys, retailers didn't want any of them other than the two Voyagers, preferring to skip over them and go for the AOE toys.
If these Cyber Battalion Series toys come out at a time when there isn't a movie toyline so close to being on its way, then that might give these a better chance for a U.S. release.
I would think they would. The "too complex for kids" problem seems to be such a point of contention for the brand. IMO, this is the perfect solution. And, they are so G1-centique that it seems they are aimed at the G1ers who are all late 30s early 40s, and likely have kids. I can't see Hasbro missing out on that cash grab.
See, the complexity issue drives me nuts because they call for simplified transformations and end up going overboard or not enough. To me, a simplified transformation is Rescue Bots, while balanced transformations are something you'd find in RID, and any thing else would be aimed more at old fashioned fans and ages such as us.
Warrior Class Steeljaw? He's a bit more complex than people would have you believe, especially with how crappy the instructions are. He's also a bit more fiddly than other figures in the wave because of his ball jointed tail and making sure all panels are in their correct places and so on. I think he's just the right amount of complex without being frustrating. (Strongarm's hit that perfect sweet spot. She has the perfect balance to the point where you can transform her fast, but still end up with both modes being solid and no articulation had to be sacrificed.)
Legion Class Bumblebee? He's like a plastic piece of origami. I don't know if you've seen Peaugh's video review, but the head has to go through the windshield (I believe) and it looks a bit ridiculous.
If they want childish complexity, do childish complexity, not this halfassed "still too much for little ones" middle complexity that drives people crazy. "It's too simple for me, very cheaty." "It's just one or two steps too much for my son/daughter."
These Cyber Series figures seem to have that sweet spot thing going on. Optimus, for sure. Megatron with his swiveling feet could throw some kids off. (Sad to say.) The problem is us. We've watered down our children and made them dumber. When you can hand them a digital device and tell them to click this link or tap this app picture, we've taken out all of the learning and just given them instant gratification. That spills over into toys and playing, as well. The figures might as well be on autopilot.
I remember when we were kids, we had toys we sometimes couldn't figure out and we still loved them. Now, kids have a choice, whereas we didn't and their intelligence suffers for it. Kids will learn if given enough time and patience, no one has that anymore, so here's a skimped upon transformation and barely any instructions.
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:I am so geewunned out, I can't even stand it.
Is...that a good thing or a bad thing?
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