Overall this was a good year. I mean it would have to have been an utter disaster to be worse than last year when Hasbro couldn't even be bothered to show.
The highs: More vehicles and figures!!!!!! The mention of the fact that GI Joe 3 will be the start of another phase for the brand!!!
The lows: More vehicles and figures!!!!! Honestly there are some gems in the lot, but overall it is a lot of "meh" choices for colours and characters. Honestly there are a lot animation designs that haven't been done and could be done (arctic clothed characters, etc.) I love the blue on the Snow Cat repaint, but it is an ugly recolour in my opinion. Also, ANOTHER AWE!!?
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REALLY HASBRO?
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??!!!! Jesus, just drop the bloody mold into the ocean already.
I mean there are a ton of subgroup repaints that are still dying to be done, and they would have been perfect choices for some of these exclusive sets (TRU or SDCC). I'm thinking they could have done either Dreadnok set (Air or Ground Assault) since they have all 4 vehicle molds, in new version as well. Tiger Force, Sky Patrol, etc. etc. I just don't understand the unwillingness to go after those sets rather than take a chance on new paint schemes. The exclusives are basically geared towards collectors now. I think we can all agree that there are few kids getting these toys anymore.
Also the new mobile game. I was so glad to see a new game, and it wasn't card based!!! However I wasn't too happy with it basically being a Joe themed ninja game. At least it is something.
Overall it was nice to see something more being done by Hasbro. Now get it in gear and get us GI Joe 3 so we can get more attention and product for the brand.