Reissues suck.
Why?
I could understand this ONLY if the reissues were better and less expensive.
Reissues suck.
I felt the opposite. I enjoyed the first section of the film, thinking it was an interesting and different take on the Ghostbusters universe, but got turned off by all the nostalgia-pandering later on.Really liked Ghostbusters: Afterlife. It started out a bit slow, but found its footing about 25 minutes in and only got stronger right up to the end.
There is a huge demand for reissues but I feel BW should play it smart. If they have the license for GB2 they should release all four in their grey suits and the two Slime Blower (Ray & Winston). Once BW is counting their money and decide they want more…….rerelease the originals!
Why?
I could understand this ONLY if the reissues were better and less expensive.
Really liked Ghostbusters: Afterlife. It started out a bit slow, but found its footing about 25 minutes in and only got stronger right up to the end. I remember watching the original Ghostbusters in the theater with my best friend. I didn't see GB2 until years later when it came out on VHS, and have never rewatched. Never had an interest in the 2016 version.
Although I had been skeptical when it was announced, and the marketing didn't do the movie any favors, I think GB:AL is the fun and fitting sequel fans have been waiting for. It also sets the groundwork for the franchise going forward, provided it has a solid premise and good world building; respects the tone and heart of the original movie; and keeps Aykroyd and the Reitmans involved.
I distinctly remember several people saying the same thing, at that time. "Zeddmore will end up being the most in-demand figure..."I pre-ordered the whole batch, and I'm happy with them. If they released 'improved versions' just a few years later, I would be pretty disappointed. They were already great figures, they don't need improvements. The only acceptable solution would be new sculpts for GB2 versions, or Afterlife versions.
That's how this hobby works, if you don't pre-order, you run the risk of missing out.
After the endless debate in this thread of how Zeddemore wasn't a 'real' Ghostbuster, and people debating who did or didn't count, I get a kick out of the people complaining in this thread about how they missed out, or are trying to find a Zeddmore. Pre-orders were open for a year, there was plenty of time for people to get in if they wanted a set. There are no excuses, if you want one now, and couldn't get in on the pre-order, you pay the price on the secondary market.
I distinctly remember several people saying the same thing, at that time. "Zeddmore will end up being the most in-demand figure..."
I'm in agreement that if you snooze, you lose but I still would welcome upgraded figures, perhaps like what Asmus does with their "Slim" releases. They updated the head sculpt but did not include certain accessories from the original release.
Agreed! That was I wanted to stress, too. Don't just reissue the same figures, as that would indeed "water down" the original releases specialness.
Provide changes such as different head sculpts, at the very least, but make them different enough to warrant a new release and make them special in their own right. Was it Blitzway or another company that showed Venkman in a suit but never released him? I think it was a different company.
Well to be fair the likeness and paint job on Winston did leave a lot to be desired. In fact the sculpts have always looked a bit too caricaturish for my taste, so I would totally be down for some upgraded versions.I pre-ordered the whole batch, and I'm happy with them. If they released 'improved versions' just a few years later, I would be pretty disappointed. They were already great figures, they don't need improvements. The only acceptable solution would be new sculpts for GB2 versions, or Afterlife versions.
That's how this hobby works, if you don't pre-order, you run the risk of missing out.
After the endless debate in this thread of how Zeddemore wasn't a 'real' Ghostbuster, and people debating who did or didn't count, I get a kick out of the people complaining in this thread about how they missed out, or are trying to find a Zeddmore. Pre-orders were open for a year, there was plenty of time for people to get in if they wanted a set. There are no excuses, if you want one now, and couldn't get in on the pre-order, you pay the price on the secondary market.
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