Its time for the next Joe!

[karamazov80]

You could say the same about the Cobra Troopers. You can do any number of squad position elements and make them official Joe greenshirts.

But the Cobra cannon fodder has a specific, iconic look represented in some of the original toys. Though the Joes had "grunts" hanging out in the background, they were pretty generic looking IMO, and I was suggesting that you can substitute any generic type of troop and consider it a "greenshirt" because any collector can impose their own idea of what a greenshirt is supposed to be on them. I guess Sideshow could do one, but due to the fact that they aren't very distinctive to begin with, that they don't have an original toy that people are nostalgic about, and that there are lots more distinctive, well known Joes that Sideshow needs to get through, I don't suspect these are a very likely release for Sideshow.

If they want to do the original Joes and give them an extra head to convert to a "greenshirt," then I think that would be fine, particularly if they put a different head with each different release, so troops (for those wanting them) would have some variety. Doing something like a Hawk/Grunt as a single figure with 2 heads could allow the buyer to use one as a generic troop if they wanted to. But I don't know if releasing a greenshirt exclusively as a generic greenshirt would work.

 

[thenammagazine]

But the Cobra cannon fodder has a specific, iconic look represented in some of the original toys. Though the Joes had "grunts" hanging out in the background, they were pretty generic looking IMO, and I was suggesting that you can substitute any generic type of troop and consider it a "greenshirt" because any collector can impose their own idea of what a greenshirt is supposed to be on them. I guess Sideshow could do one, but due to the fact that they aren't very distinctive to begin with, that they don't have an original toy that people are nostalgic about, and that there are lots more distinctive, well known Joes that Sideshow needs to get through, I don't suspect these are a very likely release for Sideshow.

If they want to do the original Joes and give them an extra head to convert to a "greenshirt," then I think that would be fine, particularly if they put a different head with each different release, so troops (for those wanting them) would have some variety. Doing something like a Hawk/Grunt as a single figure with 2 heads could allow the buyer to use one as a generic troop if they wanted to. But I don't know if releasing a greenshirt exclusively as a generic greenshirt would work.

That's not a bad idea. They could do the same with all the original cast (save Snake Eyes and Clutch who were too distinctive). But if they just released a standard trooper (disguised by a balaclava or whatever) and loaded him out with gear so that he could be dressed any number of ways for different troopers, I think it would sell perfectly fine. Additionally, it would also allow for further generic releases like snipers, SAWs, etc., and if done to the same level of quality the regular Joes are, again, not only be appealing to Joe fans, but other military fans as well.

 

[devilof76]

I think releasing Grunt, Short Fuze, Zap, Breaker, Flash and Rock n Roll would cover the greenshirts. There wouldn't have to be any kind of generic trooper. Each of those has the potential to be at least as interesting as Duke (who is pretty simple). If you consider the number of specialized Cobra troopers there will be, six figures isn't a lot.

 

[EVILFACE]

Plus they don't need to be loaded out with equipment, simple $100 figures.

 

[Khev]

Plus they don't need to be loaded out with equipment

You know they will be though. When SSC first announced the license I assumed characters like SE and Flint would be pretty lightly equipped like their vintage counterparts. SSC obviously blew that idea out of the water. Grunt will probably come with his own portable armory.

 

[thenammagazine]

You know they will be though. When SSC first announced the license I assumed characters like SE and Flint would be pretty lightly equipped like their vintage counterparts. SSC obviously blew that idea out of the water. Grunt will probably come with his own portable armory.

No complaints here.

 

[Khev]

Hey the new SSC Q & A replied to one of my questions:

Do you plan on making any of the more fantastic characters in 12-inch form, like Battle Android Troopers, Serpentor, or even Cobra-La?

Of the characters listed...they’re basically listed in the same order by which we would tackle them. We haven’t started development on them yet, but they’re definitely on our radar.

I like their use of the word "yet". Bring on the La.

 

[EVILFACE]

La will prolly be the last of the series, 10 years from now

 

[devilof76]

Cool that BAT's come first.

Plus they don't need to be loaded out with equipment, simple $100 figures.

I hope they do go the Cobra trooper route with them and price accordingly. I'd even be up for Endor trooper style bundles, but I think the Endor troopers killed any chance of that.

 

[Khev]

La will prolly be the last of the series, 10 years from now

I believe at one point someone asked if they'd make ROC figures and they shot that down pretty quickly. Glad that Cobra-La is at least getting the "its on our radar" treatment. I can wait.

 

[thenammagazine]

La will prolly be the last of the series, 10 years from now

Inevitably the line killers.

 

[karamazov80]

Cool that BAT's come first.

I'm pleased as punch that they are more likely than Serpentor. I figured Serpentor would be forthcoming for whatever reason, but am glad to hear that this is not a foregone conclusion. I still say he could look fantastic, but I don't have any interest based on him being such a lame, unnecessary character.

 

[Skiman]

Hey the new SSC Q & A replied to one of my questions:

Do you plan on making any of the more fantastic characters in 12-inch form, like Battle Android Troopers, Serpentor, or even Cobra-La?

Of the characters listed...they’re basically listed in the same order by which we would tackle them. We haven’t started development on them yet, but they’re definitely on our radar.

I like their use of the word "yet". Bring on the La.

HELL YEA!!!!! Did Evil say something..........?

 

[karamazov80]

HELL YEA!!!!! Did Evil say something..........?

 

[Khev]

Zartan was definitely great with a bow.

 

[Skiman]

Yesssssss , yes he was!!!!

 

[thenammagazine]

Zartan was definitely great with a bow.

I don't know why you post that pic. It hurts you just as much as it hurts us to look at it.

 

[FLOSI]

I don't really mind the mo hawk at all. The color of the accessories on the other hand.....

Anyway, Cobra La would have to be REALLY well executed for me to bite....

 

[Skiman]

not me, LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA

 

[thenammagazine]

I don't really mind the mo hawk at all. The color of the accessories on the other hand.....

Anyway, Cobra La would have to be REALLY well executed for me to bite....

Well, you're a newb so your opinion doesn't really matter.