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It seems for the most part that everyone is in agreement about quality. Like what has been mentioned a number of times,we don't want a dozen new Dukes. I have always been a firm believer, since making it back to the hobby, that I want figures that are the original character with an updated look and detail.

The main thing that I have had a gripe with is the whole thing with the line sizes. They need to pick a size and stick with it. And for those of us that remember the "Old" days, and those that have found the line for the first time, 3.75" is the only true representation. The fact is that if you want more detail, you have to have more area to work. The less area, the least amount of detail.

One idea I remember hearing is a "Legends" based line. Where I "Heard" it I can't recall. But if you look at the Marvel legends line that has been released, you have quality and articulation. I could see the GI Joe line getting a good, and true look if...it's done right. That is what it all boils down to, if Hasbro can do the line justice.

One other thing I have a problem with is the Star Wars line. What does Star Wars have to do with GI Joe you ask? And the answer is everything. Made by the same company but the Star Wars line has more detail, more articulation, and you can go the the local Target, or Wal-Mart to pick them up by the truck load. Now I don't mean to complain, but why should Star Wars get top billing and GI joe gets a limited run and limited distributors? Yes, I know us GI Joe collectors are a rare breed, but why not make it easy for the next generation of GI Joe fans to find the figures like we did in a corner store toy isle all those years ago? I stand down from my soap box my bretheren.

09-14-2006, 04:44 PM	#10
Wausauviper Senior Member Offline --> Posts: 134 --> Join Date: Jul 2006	It seems for the most part that everyone is in agreement about quality. Like what has been mentioned a number of times,we don't want a dozen new Dukes. I have always been a firm believer, since making it back to the hobby, that I want figures that are the original character with an updated look and detail. The main thing that I have had a gripe with is the whole thing with the line sizes. They need to pick a size and stick with it. And for those of us that remember the "Old" days, and those that have found the line for the first time, 3.75" is the only true representation. The fact is that if you want more detail, you have to have more area to work. The less area, the least amount of detail. One idea I remember hearing is a "Legends" based line. Where I "Heard" it I can't recall. But if you look at the Marvel legends line that has been released, you have quality and articulation. I could see the GI Joe line getting a good, and true look if...it's done right. That is what it all boils down to, if Hasbro can do the line justice. One other thing I have a problem with is the Star Wars line. What does Star Wars have to do with GI Joe you ask? And the answer is everything. Made by the same company but the Star Wars line has more detail, more articulation, and you can go the the local Target, or Wal-Mart to pick them up by the truck load. Now I don't mean to complain, but why should Star Wars get top billing and GI joe gets a limited run and limited distributors? Yes, I know us GI Joe collectors are a rare breed, but why not make it easy for the next generation of GI Joe fans to find the figures like we did in a corner store toy isle all those years ago? I stand down from my soap box my bretheren.