JAC's Lament Update

Articulation Blues

Happy belated New Year! I figured I should post at least once before the end of the month. I'm just a little concerned about the poseability of the new Avengers figures. The images so far indicate that the figures are missing torso, ankle and wrist articulation. Similar to the deluxe Thor and Captain America figures. Now I am hoping that they are just prototype pictures. Really, really hoping that they are still prototype images!

My real concern is that instead of Mattel following Hasbro's example it's Vice Versa. The whole reason I refused to buy the Green Lantern figures was because of the pathetic amount of articulation. The new Hasbro figures aren't anywhere near that bad. But I have to admit one of my least favorite figures from the Thor line and one I was really looking forward to was Heimdall and he could hardly hold his two handed sword. I can tolerate vehicle drivers having poor articulation and the spring loaded missile launchers and crappy accessories but please do not deny me the articulation we've all come to expect.

And another thing: I'm really loving the Kreo battleship figures but I was really hoping that Hasbro would make some 4" scale figures and Ships maybe release the new U.S.S Flagg?

I remain a fan of Hasbro and have faith that they'll do what's best for both Kids and Collectors.

IS G.I.Joes' Golden age over?

Just saw some images of the upcoming Retaliation movie line figures. I was very excited, at first, then I began to notice the articulation. Or lack thereof, single jointed knees, no wrist or ankle articulation on some of the figures and finally 5 point articulation on the vehicle drivers!! (Why include a driver at all?) I am outraged! These figures look infinitely better than the ROC figures yet possess less articulation. How can older figures be better than the new ones? It;s been a very disappointing new year so far at least in the toy real.

I mean, I can deal with crappy Avengers figures with little articulation and, ugh, action features. But now Hasbro is messing with their best product. I mean I don't like G.I.Joe for any other reason than it's militarily themed and because of the articulation. I mean what else is there, oh yeah, the intriguing story lines!

Now that my rant is over just a few updates:

1. I will be running a competition some time this year, I have contacted the people at Slayer to see if we can arrange prizes but I've not heard from them. Just want to let you know that I have read your e-mails and that the competition will happen sometime this year and I will figure out the prizes. So keep sending in ideas and I'll let you know when It's all figured out

2. The Advanced version of the game is done, at least the first draft. It's in the play-testing stage and it will become available in some form.... some day.

3. Finished my Cobra NAVY themed figures. Just need to photograph them and post them on here.

Anyways,

Please continue to contact me on the following:

g.i.jac0001@gmail.com
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