Bumblethumper wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:It was stated that the plans were for only 3 dinobots in Animated. The other two 'might' show up in Universe.
I actually think there's a really good chance that Snarl and Sludge will end up in the Universe line with NEW molds.
That would be awesome, though I'm not sure how likely it is. I don't think Universe is going to be as big a line as most of us would hope for. I just don't think there's much room for Universe between Animated and the movie sequel next year.
Anyway, I'd love if they did Sludge as a voyager class, and Snarl as deluxe. I'm hoping some time after the sequel, they'll do like a Classics 3.0, so it'd be great if we got one in this line and the other then.
Yeah, you could be right... Especially since Hasbro has stated that alt modes need to be "relevant" to the present and what they feel will appeal to today's kids (although I think every generation of kids could be into dinosaurs).
And now that you mention it, you also could be right that Universe may be short-lived and almost take on "filler status".
I just get this vibe that Hasbro is not going to commit to lots of new molds... Now the sales will have some influence of course,
but since $$$$$$$ is their goal, I could see them really milking the option of repaints no matter what.
Although it's not likely, I wouldn't even put it past them to put out a couple repaints of movie figure molds.
I mean, look at Blaster; they didn't even give him a new head!!
For some reason, even though most of the mass public wouldn't know the difference between repaint and new mold,
I think too many repaints could sink that line.
AND, you're probably right about a Classics 3.0!!
Safely release more classic G1 characters once interest is revved up again.
*See, there would've been a good way to release the Botcon Seekers!!
2 in this year's Universe line, and 1 in the next 3.0 installment!!!!
(I'm really not trying to open up that debate)
I'm just glad there's a lot to look forward to either way.
Once those Animated figures hit shelves, I think we'll be set with TF goodies until almost Christmas.