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SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« on: August 19, 2010, 12:09:38 PM »
Just got the word from Hasbro

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To the G.I. JOE fan community,

The passion displayed since Comic-Con on fan-forums regarding the special edition Sgt. Slaughter figures has been truly remarkable.  It proves that there is a huge appetite to see this character in action figure form and we’re thrilled that the designs were so well received.  We know the Sarge himself, who you may have had the chance to meet in the Hasbro booth at Comic-Con, would be honored to see such an outpouring of support and desire for this special edition figure in his likeness.  

We understand there has been a misperception that Hasbro Toy Shop did not offer the primary or variant versions of the figure on the website after Comic-Con as has recently been tradition.  This is not true.  As publicized prior to the convention, there were indeed a limited number of Sgt. Slaughter figures (both variant and primary) available after the show; a reserve set aside specifically for HasbroToyShop.com as there is with all of our special edition figures.

Due to the overwhelming popularity, the figures sold out extremely fast.  While we cannot provide a number of how many were available for practical business reasons, we do understand the frustration of those fans who were hoping to purchase the Comic-Con figures online after the convention. However, the very nature of these special edition figures dictates that they will be made in very limited quantities and availability cannot be guaranteed.  Again, coupled with a strong demand for these figures, the supply available at both the convention and online afterwards went incredibly fast.  Our primary goal is to make as many figures available at the show for the convention attendees.  We are glad that we are also able to make some figures available online to those not able to make it to San Diego, but again, this quantity is limited.

It is important to note that the best opportunity to obtain these special edition figures is at the convention itself.

While we cannot guarantee anything at this time, because of the demand by fans who could not get the Comic-Con figures, we are looking at making the Sgt. Slaughter figures available again at retail, albeit in different packaging and likely not as single-carded basic figures.  While details are not final we are making progress for late Spring ’11 and will have news in a couple months.  We look forward to updating you then.

Thank you once again for the enthusiasm and support.

Sincerely,

The G.I. JOE brand team
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2010, 12:29:54 PM »
Thats good news as I would like to have an loose set
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2010, 12:37:33 PM »
So he will most likely come in a multipack or with a vehicle.

Since a Triple T is pretty unlikely, I hope it is either a new vehicle we haven't seen (pretty unlikely), or a repaint that makes some sense (Slaugther's Renegades Armadillo repaint?)
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2010, 12:40:43 PM »
Slaughters marauders pack would be cool
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2010, 12:43:07 PM »
It'll be a Slaughters Marauders Dead Eye!  ;D :lol:
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2010, 12:46:41 PM »
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Slaughters marauders pack would be cool


Hmm...

Slaughter - Check
Low light (By that point) - Check
Barbecue - Check
Spirit - Check
Mutt - Check


The only one missing as far as existing tooling is a good representation of ARAH Footlose
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2010, 12:56:36 PM »
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Slaughters marauders pack would be cool
Hmm...
Slaughter - Check
Low light (By that point) - Check
Barbecue - Check
Spirit - Check
Mutt - Check
The only one missing as far as existing tooling is a good representation of ARAH Footlose

They could even use the DTC Low-Light if they had too.  Footloose wouldn't bee too hard either.  Then I can have an update of the figures I took with me to University.
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2010, 01:24:11 PM »
I can't wait!  I wanted a loose Sgt. Slaughter to play with!
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2010, 01:24:53 PM »
Warthog.
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2010, 01:47:30 PM »
warthog to you too.
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« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2010, 02:49:35 PM »
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Re: SDCC Sgt Slaughter may be available via at retail Spring 2011
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2010, 02:49:51 PM »
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Slaughters marauders pack would be cool


Hmm...

Slaughter - Check
Low light (By that point) - Check
Barbecue - Check
Spirit - Check
Mutt - Check


The only one missing as far as existing tooling is a good representation of ARAH Footlose


They can even throw in the Renegades as well.  Im sure many people would love a Mercer
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