Dude, it won't be Sigma6. That wouldn't make sense. S6 it it's own entity. The 25th will cater to the OLD collectors.

What is the deal with the articulation? does anybody have any ideas? Is it just wrists? I think Barrage's head looks stupid. I hope they don't do that with all the new figures' heads.

I wouldn't be surprised if they went with the ball neck.

There are a handful of people that are in the know and they will NOT let anything out. Master Collector's one of them, y'know? Patience, young padawan. Well ok, it's easier for ME to wait cuz I have the S6 coming out every month. hee hee.

Just had a thought - with new articulation, are they going to be at all compatible with old figures when it comes to customising...? With they still have the screw-torsos...?

It wouldnt shock me if these guys were 3.75" Sigma-6 figures. Isn't the Hasbro news on the Sigma-6 section of their website? Why would they post it there if it wasn't Sigma-6 related? The line about the new articulation makes me think these wont be RAH style figures, and they wont be the new sculpts we have seen the last few years, and if they are doing a whole new base sculpt for these new 3.75" figures, with the Sigma-6 cartoons and merchandise already on the shelf, I'd almost be these would be S6 guys.

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Yet, how is S6 a nod to the old ARAH line? They won't be S6. Hasbro is looking to make these collectables for the old fans.

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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Those are some good ideas!! My loyalty to the 3.75 line ends in 1989 with the making of the Night Viper # the obligatory Big Ben, Red Star and Big Bear figures. I also really liked the 2000-2006 line of stuff,incuding the DTC line. Somethings are better than nothing and after 1994 I'll take anything Hasbro can throw down. Its cool having Gi Joe back!! A geat comic;with great figures!!

Muwhahaha! A Captain Minh figure, oh that'd be a sight too see. It would be cool to see all those other figures you listed Ender, that'd be sweet, even that new Mainframe in which he looks really fit. Well I hope the figures turn out good though, but we'll see.

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