JoeCanuck

So some early sightings, with pics, are popping up online for the new ReAction + figures (O-Ring).   

The first wave was found at a couple Target stores in the US.   Have to say I am not quite as enthused as I was when this was announced.  Mostly because it looks like they won't be touching the original figures, but instead sticking to comic/animation based looks or versions that were never done before.   

So while that will be great for characters that have never had a figure before, it also means we likely won't get updates to original figures that Hasbro won't touch with their Transformer x GI Joe line.

Oh and the price was confirmed to be $20.49US (+tax) so I imagine if anywhere carries them up here it will be $25+

Overall I liked the comic "blue" BAT with the alternate head.  I think it is great that both arms can exchange pieces for weapons or hands.   However that version isn't one I will go out of my way to get.   If they do a show accurate version like their Ultimates version then I am down for that.

Cover Girl with long blonde hair is great, and a smart alternate look.   Definitely worth picking up, but they need to do another Wolverine to go with her.

Snake Eyes is not a look I am interested in picking up.   I would have preferred animation accurate colours as the first option.   This one blends too many different looks for my taste.

Cobra Commander looks good, but I am a bit burnt out on CC right now.   Maybe in a couple months I'll be more inclined to consider him.

No sign of the twins yet.

WOW!

28,096 backers as the final total.

Incredible.   I didn't think it would go that high.  Glad to see it end so well.

So........what's next?

Well it's done.

The final tier for the Rattler Haslab (Baroness) has unlocked, and with a couple days to spare.   Now it is just a wait and see where it ends game until Monday night.

I really like the Stinger - only 2 minor issues.  The spikey thing on the front is only held in place with tension, and when the doors are on, with the windshield being tinted it is almost impossible to see the interior or if there is even a figure inside.

Yeah the tint really didn't show up in the promo pics, but in hand it definitely is too dark.

And just got a call from my local Gamestop that my Stinger has arrived for in store pick up.

Nice to see companies getting on board the reprint train.

Unfortunately I have no attachment to the Action Force strips as I have never read them.   So a pass for me.   The price isn't great either at 150 Euros (plus shipping).   However it is a collection and the price is in line with what I would expect.