Comments on: Something I’m really looking forward to: Wave 7 http://generalsjoes.com/2008/09/21/something-im-really-looking-forward-to-wave-7/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Viper Steve http://generalsjoes.com/2008/09/21/something-im-really-looking-forward-to-wave-7/comment-page-1/#comment-239 Viper Steve Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:19:17 +0000 http://generalsjoes.com/?p=413#comment-239 And it's not like Hasbro hasn't done such things before (wave 7.75 Spy Troops, Wave 5 Valor vs Venom, wave 8 Star Wars last year, etc) And it’s not like Hasbro hasn’t done such things before (wave 7.75 Spy Troops, Wave 5 Valor vs Venom, wave 8 Star Wars last year, etc)

]]> By: Justin http://generalsjoes.com/2008/09/21/something-im-really-looking-forward-to-wave-7/comment-page-1/#comment-237 Justin Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:49:01 +0000 http://generalsjoes.com/?p=413#comment-237 Well, to be fair, every 4th wave is always bogged down with repaints. The original Wave 4 was just 5-pack figures in single pack form, Wave 8 was just that swath of repainted figures for the most part (Python Patrol Trooper, Baroness, COBRA Commander, Bludd, etc...). So while wave 8 (12?) does look somewhat "Blah" I don't think that's indicative of what we'll be seeing in 2009. Well, to be fair, every 4th wave is always bogged down with repaints. The original Wave 4 was just 5-pack figures in single pack form, Wave 8 was just that swath of repainted figures for the most part (Python Patrol Trooper, Baroness, COBRA Commander, Bludd, etc…). So while wave 8 (12?) does look somewhat “Blah” I don’t think that’s indicative of what we’ll be seeing in 2009.

]]> By: Bandalero http://generalsjoes.com/2008/09/21/something-im-really-looking-forward-to-wave-7/comment-page-1/#comment-236 Bandalero Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:38:56 +0000 http://generalsjoes.com/?p=413#comment-236 I think this wave...7(? officially from Hasbro) or wave 11 (as most fans call it)is the last great line-up, at least for a while. I absolutely agree with you that it's a perfect blend of cartoon/comic/international/vintage toy/and other that has a little bit of everything for everyone. But as inspiring as this wave is, the next is equally uninspiring it seems. I really do hope the movie toyline pushes this brand further but all too often I see the toy aisles littered with movie-centric toys clogging the shelves well after the movie has been released. *shrug* Not to spread the gloom & doom, but Hasbro has said they'll be concentrating on the movie line as of next year, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that fan favourites like Mindbender, Tunnel Rat, Recondo, Wet Suit et. al. will find their way to production eventually. Still it doesn't matter who is made, there'll always be some fans that wanted that extra character. I think this wave…7(? officially from Hasbro) or wave 11 (as most fans call it)is the last great line-up, at least for a while. I absolutely agree with you that it’s a perfect blend of cartoon/comic/international/vintage toy/and other that has a little bit of everything for everyone. But as inspiring as this wave is, the next is equally uninspiring it seems.

I really do hope the movie toyline pushes this brand further but all too often I see the toy aisles littered with movie-centric toys clogging the shelves well after the movie has been released. *shrug*

Not to spread the gloom & doom, but Hasbro has said they’ll be concentrating on the movie line as of next year, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that fan favourites like Mindbender, Tunnel Rat, Recondo, Wet Suit et. al. will find their way to production eventually.

Still it doesn’t matter who is made, there’ll always be some fans that wanted that extra character.

]]> By: Loose Cannon http://generalsjoes.com/2008/09/21/something-im-really-looking-forward-to-wave-7/comment-page-1/#comment-226 Loose Cannon Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:02:09 +0000 http://generalsjoes.com/?p=413#comment-226 I personally love any new characters. But I expect we will see that Recondo/Ripcord/Mindbender/Wet-Suit/Tunnel-Rat/Jinx/Outback at least. I suppose there might be an issue with Ripcord and the Movie, But wasn't there a custom contest where Ripcord was the winner. I don't think Hasbro tells us the half of what they are up to. If you read some of the responses on the boards to the 5 questions they get, you don't know what you're getting. "Sorry no plans for Vehicles" Remember that one? I personally love any new characters. But I expect we will see that Recondo/Ripcord/Mindbender/Wet-Suit/Tunnel-Rat/Jinx/Outback at least. I suppose there might be an issue with Ripcord and the Movie, But wasn’t there a custom contest where Ripcord was the winner. I don’t think Hasbro tells us the half of what they are up to. If you read some of the responses on the boards to the 5 questions they get, you don’t know what you’re getting. “Sorry no plans for Vehicles” Remember that one?

]]> By: Mike http://generalsjoes.com/2008/09/21/something-im-really-looking-forward-to-wave-7/comment-page-1/#comment-225 Mike Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:39:14 +0000 http://generalsjoes.com/?p=413#comment-225 Your shill-hood was in question? Your shill-hood was in question?

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