Con 25th Ann reveal discussion.

Tim Elf · **Posted:** Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:00 pm

Some quick answers:

Matthew wrote:

Destro 3-pack - Meh, why is IG purple?

When asked, the Hasbro guys said it was taken from Voltar.

Straight Edge wrote:

I'm guessing the answer, but from yous guys (yes, yous) that are at the Con, the assembled MASS Device on display looks nothing like the pictures we've been seeing for months. Specifically, the Armadillo mini-tank turret and the awfully mishapen crystal.

I'm guessing this was a Mock-up from the pre-production phase, but can we get confirmation that the pics we've been seeing is what the thing will look like when assembled? If this Dreadnok-looking assemblage is the final design, I'll probably just skip the cartoon packs.

That said, I really do assume this is a Mock-up. Just want to double check.

It's a mock-up. If you look at some of the other pics, you'll see a couple of the actual MASS Device parts, and they don't look anything like the mock-up.

Chuckles wrote:

I must know if we are getting another Short Fuze or not? Like a lot of people I want one but $50 is too much.

...sigh... Nothing was said about another Short-Fuze. Like you, I really want him and am irritated that he's going to be in a $50 set that also includes: MOBAT (motorized!), red HISS, blue Trouble Bubble (CC's personal one), Steeler (with visor!), Stalker, Flint, Cobra Commander, Destro, and a trooper (I think).

Darko wrote:

Okay, so, the packaged Rattler seen here

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode= ... 00&start=0

has the gunner's canopy. But the picture of the Rattler on the back of the box, seen here

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode= ... 0&start=40

Seems to be a repaint of the crappy JvC era rattler that did not have a gunner's canopy (or any way to attach one).

Given Hasbro's history of using place holders or mock-ups both for convention displays AND for packaging photos, does anyone know which version we're actually getting?

That was the FIRST question asked when they showed the image. They said the cockpit will be there, but seemed a bit confused in the way they answered.

J_Man · **Posted:** Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:10 pm

Tim Elf wrote:

Darko wrote:

Okay, so, the packaged Rattler seen here

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode= ... 00&start=0

has the gunner's canopy. But the picture of the Rattler on the back of the box, seen here

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode= ... 0&start=40

Seems to be a repaint of the crappy JvC era rattler that did not have a gunner's canopy (or any way to attach one).

Given Hasbro's history of using place holders or mock-ups both for convention displays AND for packaging photos, does anyone know which version we're actually getting?

That was the FIRST question asked when they showed the image. They said the cockpit will be there, but seemed a bit confused in the way they answered.

Yeah what they were saying is that the cockpit on the back is now removable. They said it's a little tricky to get a figure in there but it does work. Once in there you can put the bubble back on. This part though they seemed a little unsure how well the bubble would fit with the figure in place. The packaged one does have the bubble even though the photo on the back of the package shows the bubble missing.

fightingswords · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am **Location:** SLC

other fun thing,

desert Maj. Bludd uses Flash's torso and has new legs
dvd pack Dusty,Quick kick, and SE have all new parts
Artic Tele- viper uses Mainframes computer and Dailtones gun
tan Steeler will have a visor
tan Flint comes with the last dvd pack

HypnoHustler · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:45 am

J_Man wrote:

This part though they seemed a little unsure how well the bubble would fit with the figure in place. The packaged one does have the bubble even though the photo on the back of the package shows the bubble missing.

Good to know it'll have the bubble. Dunno what they're worried about, I had an easier time getting a 25th Trooper in my vintage Rattler's turret than I've had with most ARAH figures.

roguetiger · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:28 am

fightingswords wrote:

Artic Tele- viper uses Mainframes computer and Dailtones gun

He also what appears to be Falcon's backpack or his old backpack.

Oneforceleader · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

Lt_L1zrdking wrote:

Good lawd. I'm going to be so so broke. Desert pack AND Arctic pack.. my wallet sobs in the corner. So many cool things, I'm positively overwhelmed.

I here that I work two and a half jobs (Wifey/budget keeper) is going to make me get a third job just to get all the cool joe stuff coming out. (As a reward for keeping us out debt of cousre). I relly look forward to seeing the new Night Viper, LONG over due.

prozac · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

I got excited about some of thos efigures until I read more posts in this thread and realized they were customs :-(

viperlord · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:57 pm

Did they say if the Adventure Team figs were 12", 8", or 3 3/4"?

And I LOVE that purple IG. Finally Voltar has his own elite squad.

Tim Elf · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:59 pm

viperlord wrote:

Did they say if the Adventure Team figs were 12", 8", or 3 3/4"?

I missed that session (ZG is a slave driver), but from what I heard they're 3 3/4"... set in the time period before Cobra... and including a certain venomous doctor...

viperlord · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:07 pm

3 3/4" Adventure Team would make me VERY happy.

pluv · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:53 pm

viperlord wrote:

3 3/4" Adventure Team would make me VERY happy.

TNI is reporting they are 3 3/4" with 12" shrunken heads (think female Doc con figure from last year) minus the flocking.

ogre_h · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

Does the Snake Eyes V2 (totally new sculpt version) that comes with the Entertainment pack have a backpack?

SteamPunk Michael · **Joined:** Mon May 05, 2008 6:48 pm

were all the single pack figures shown at the con, all the ones we'll see before the movie line?

Tim Elf · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:35 pm

SteamPunk Michael wrote:

were all the single pack figures shown at the con, all the ones we'll see before the movie line?

Hmm. Could be. I'm not sure. They're going to have that "Hall of Heroes" wave or two, which is all repaints. They could be doing that specifically because they're working on new molds for the movie and/or cartoon.

viperlord · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:39 pm

pluv wrote:

TNI is reporting they are 3 3/4" with 12" shrunken heads (think female Doc con figure from last year) minus the flocking.

100% pure awesomeness.

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