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Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« on: July 15, 2008, 04:18:57 PM »
Citing collector complaints about lack of distribution, Hasbro is re-releasing a bunch of figures from older waves.


This list so far:

- Battle Armor Cobra Commander
- Beachhead
- Crimson Guard
- Cobra Commander (Helmet)
- Cobra Viper
- Duke w/Jetpack
- Hiss Tank Driver
- Iron Grenadiers Destro
- Firefly
- Flint
- Rock N' Roll
- Snake-Eyes v2
- Snake-Eyes v1 (Black)
- Snow Job
- Stalker
- Storm Shadow v2



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http://toynewsi.com/index.php?itemid=13202
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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2008, 04:29:49 PM »
good on them!

I wish they would re-release the Weapons supplier Destro and the Black leather Baroness, though...

as long as we see these in Canada, I'm happy!
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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2008, 04:49:49 PM »
IF Hasbro plays their cards right and actually sends these to use in Canada then they've got my on the hook for 2 more of figures I already own (1 on plain white card and 1 on International card).
Hear that Hasbro, my wallet's open....come and get it!
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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2008, 04:53:44 PM »
Hasbro Canada is aware of our situation regarding the missed waves, and they are obviously aware of these figures getting new production runs.

I think we all can see the obvious direction they'd want to take with them.
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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2008, 05:24:24 PM »
With the current wave so hard to find, I'm hoping to see more of it on the shelves.

I'm also a little ticked that they are going to the bother of re releasing Flint, but not fixing the glove issue that was already fixed on the TF one. Both Flint and Duke still have unfixed crotches and hands.

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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2008, 07:23:57 PM »
And no doubt they will make minor changes to the packaging to entice MOC varient hunters.
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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2008, 07:25:10 PM »
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And no doubt they will make minor changes to the packaging to entice MOC varient hunters.

already done. The 25th logo is gone, and the "from the comic book" or "from the tv show" logo is in it's place
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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2008, 07:45:48 PM »
I noticed that there is one figure that looks like it will not be re-released and that is the snake eyes with timber  :(
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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2008, 07:46:56 PM »
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I noticed that there is one figure that looks like it will not be re-released and that is the snake eyes with timber  :(

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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2008, 06:56:20 AM »
I'd really like to see the classic-style Storm Shadow re-released too...  I like the version when he defected to the Joes, but the "Evil Ninja" version is a classic.
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Re: Hasbro goes back and re-releases figures from earlier waves
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2008, 09:52:23 AM »
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Quote from: "condor knight"
I noticed that there is one figure that looks like it will not be re-released and that is the snake eyes with timber  :(

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

I should have typed the black timber not the white one

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This storm shadow was avalible in the wave 4 line up.
I'd really like to see the classic-style Storm Shadow re-released too...  I like the version when he defected to the Joes, but the "Evil Ninja" version is a classic.

That shorm shadow was available in the wave 4 line up
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« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2008, 10:16:18 AM »
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That shorm shadow was available in the wave 4 line up

No, I know - but I never saw that wave, in Canada.  I mean, they should re-release the 25th anniversary version to give more people a chance at snagging one.
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