william-james88 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Counterpunch wrote:I suspect this is just a packaging mock-up.
It really makes no sense to issue them in these colors. The whole thing feels like a test shot package to me.
Packaging art matches the colors...
I saw that.
As of now, it still makes zero sense.
"Here is a reissue in colors that have no connection to the characters. Please spend Platinum pricing levels to buy this thing you did not want."
More likely, it's a mock up and all of that, packaging and figures, will be resolved prior to release.
But then what would be the point of these funky colors on the mock up?
Jeep! wrote:Why do I imagine Dead Metal sounding exactly like Arnie?
Intah-wib-buls?
Blurrz wrote:10/10
Leave it to Dead Metal to have the word 'Pronz' in his signature.
GuyIncognito wrote:Why are some people finding it hard to believe Hasbro would repaint figures as homages to other figures?
GuyIncognito wrote:Why are some people finding it hard to believe Hasbro would repaint figures as homages to other figures?
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:GuyIncognito wrote:Why are some people finding it hard to believe Hasbro would repaint figures as homages to other figures?
It's the "G1" part that gets people. Reissues are usually (read: have to be) as close to the original toy as possible in deco. The last total G1 redecos Hasbro has done was for Universe 2003 with the Micromasters, and the Machine Wars/G1 EU redecos, even that's forgivable since they're not as iconic as the original 1984-1986 line-up
Counterpunch wrote:So one of the following is true:
I am wrong. Someone, somewhere has decided that collectors want inaccurate G1 reissues in gaudy colors unrelated to toy safety and further that they intend to sell these toys at the Platinum price mark-up. The sheer oddness and partial reference to Flywheels for one of the toys will make this desirable much like G1 color Supreme Starscream was...
I am right. These are mock ups for some internal use purpose, not having meant to be leaked publicly and not in their final colors. This instance would see a reissue similar to the recent Insecticons and Conehead seekers, both of which were colored correctly.
Which of those is more plausible? Hell, I could be wrong...
But which would you put money on?
Burn wrote:Let it be known, I murdered Amelie.
Accidentally.
Counterpunch wrote:So one of the following is true:
I am wrong. Someone, somewhere has decided that collectors want inaccurate G1 reissues in gaudy colors unrelated to toy safety and further that they intend to sell these toys at the Platinum price mark-up. The sheer oddness and partial reference to Flywheels for one of the toys will make this desirable much like G1 color Supreme Starscream was...
I am right. These are mock ups for some internal use purpose, not having meant to be leaked publicly and not in their final colors. This instance would see a reissue similar to the recent Insecticons and Conehead seekers, both of which were colored correctly.
Which of those is more plausible? Hell, I could be wrong...
But which would you put money on?
Burn wrote:Agamemnon wrote:Let's get back to talking about Burn's mammoth snout flopping...
Well I am Australian. It's kinda what we're known for.
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:GuyIncognito wrote:Why are some people finding it hard to believe Hasbro would repaint figures as homages to other figures?
It's the "G1" part that gets people. Reissues are usually (read: have to be) as close to the original toy as possible in deco. The last total G1 redecos Hasbro has done was for Universe 2003 with the Micromasters, and the Machine Wars/G1 EU redecos, even that's forgivable since they're not as iconic as the original 1984-1986 line-up
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:GuyIncognito wrote:Why are some people finding it hard to believe Hasbro would repaint figures as homages to other figures?
It's the "G1" part that gets people. Reissues are usually (read: have to be) as close to the original toy as possible in deco. The last total G1 redecos Hasbro has done was for Universe 2003 with the Micromasters, and the Machine Wars/G1 EU redecos, even that's forgivable since they're not as iconic as the original 1984-1986 line-up
It was obviously not that much of a departure but the most recent G1 reissue from hasbro proper before these was Predaking. And he did have different colours than the original. Then again, he was just a reissue of the takara reissue which had sone those changes. But still, it wasnt a perfect match with the G1 version.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sabrblade wrote:With such such starkly different looks for them, why are they even keeping the names "Blitzwing" and "Astrotrain" for these two? Why not have them be all new characters like all those that e-HOBBY created with their G1 reissue redecos?
I mean, these aren't even Shattered Glass decos, so that excuse doesn't work. Call them something like "Spacewarp" and "Thundertread" or whatever.
You sayin' Hasbro lacks imagination?JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:With such such starkly different looks for them, why are they even keeping the names "Blitzwing" and "Astrotrain" for these two? Why not have them be all new characters like all those that e-HOBBY created with their G1 reissue redecos?
I mean, these aren't even Shattered Glass decos, so that excuse doesn't work. Call them something like "Spacewarp" and "Thundertread" or whatever.
Simple: Hasbro isn't eHobby
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sabrblade wrote:You sayin' Hasbro lacks imagination?JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:With such such starkly different looks for them, why are they even keeping the names "Blitzwing" and "Astrotrain" for these two? Why not have them be all new characters like all those that e-HOBBY created with their G1 reissue redecos?
I mean, these aren't even Shattered Glass decos, so that excuse doesn't work. Call them something like "Spacewarp" and "Thundertread" or whatever.
Simple: Hasbro isn't eHobby
Meh, that's not very imaginative of them.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:You sayin' Hasbro lacks imagination?JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:With such such starkly different looks for them, why are they even keeping the names "Blitzwing" and "Astrotrain" for these two? Why not have them be all new characters like all those that e-HOBBY created with their G1 reissue redecos?
I mean, these aren't even Shattered Glass decos, so that excuse doesn't work. Call them something like "Spacewarp" and "Thundertread" or whatever.
Simple: Hasbro isn't eHobby
No, Hasbro likes taking the easy way out with names, especially if they'd end up using them only once (trademarks cost money you know?).
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
ScottyP wrote:I mean, I probably would skip these if they were straight up, accurate reissues. Probably a lot of G1 collectors would too. Many G1 reissues don't do well sales wise (using the eye test). Why not try something different?
I like 'em. Great dose of weird.
Cobotron wrote:I don't think it's any more odd than most of the freaky deaky "Year Of" releases. If these come out I'm scoopin' 'em up like a spoon does Cap'n Crunch.
Kibble wrote:Cobotron wrote:I don't think it's any more odd than most of the freaky deaky "Year Of" releases. If these come out I'm scoopin' 'em up like a spoon does Cap'n Crunch.
Me too...cuz my spoon doesn't scoop no nasty Cap'n Crunch.
Toon accurate deco woulda been the right play.
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