I'm always optimistic about these things. Despite Hasbro's track record, I try to look for the positives. Of course, my opinions aren't as strong as others', so I'm not usually as disappointed. New articulation? Sounds good to me. As long as it's not a T-crotch, why not? I think ball joints in the Marvel Legends style would be really nice, and be a great improvement on the O-ring.

I also think a selection limited exclusively to new versions of 82-86 would be a great idea, and considering this is an anniversary line, it makes the most sense. If I could choose 25 Joe characters to be re-done in this line, they would be:

1. Duke (based on v1)
2. Flint (based on v1, cartoon colors)
3. Hawk (based on v2)
4. Snake-Eyes (based on v2)
5. Scarlett (based on v1)
6. Lady Jaye (based on v1, cartoon look)
7. Gung-Ho (based on v1)
8. Roadblock (based on v1 or v2)
9. Beachhead (based on v1)
10. Shipwreck (based on v1)
11. Wild Bill (based on v1)
12. Breaker
13. Stalker (based on v1)
14. Doc
15. Ace (based on cartoon look)
16. Mutt (based on v1)
17. Spirit (based on v1)
18. Cobra Commander (based on v1, interchangeable heads)
19. Baroness (based on v1)
20. Destro (based on v1)
21. Major Bludd (based on v1)
22. Zartan (based on v1)
23. Storm Shadow (based on v1)
24. Cobra Officer
25. Cobra Trooper

As you can tell, I'm barely a fan of anything post-1984, and even less so after 1985. But anyway, I think a group like this would be a very fitting anniversary set, and if done well, Hasbro would definitely get my money for all of them.

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