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NoisyDvL5
I've already got Gas Station Attendant covered.
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Lay Ze-Man
Grimey Fingered Typist
USA
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 Posted - 02/27/2009 : 18:19:55
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Why is it that Hasbro like to prematurely kill lines that are quality, fun, decently-priced, appeal to kids and collectors, and sell pretty well?
GI Joe Sigma 6, now TFA . . .  |
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gatchagrey
Bug-Shido Warrior
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Posted - 02/27/2009 : 18:40:10
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found this post...
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Boss :: So, how's the fan base taking the TF Animated, both show & toyline?
Assistant 01 :: Oh, they're loving it! Most everyone seems to be in favor of the toy's design. And, the G1-filled homages on its episodes!
Assistant 02 :: This is what they've been waiting for, for a decade, after the end of Beast Wars at 1999, and survived through the catastrophic imported Japanese Transformers animes. Not forget to mention that Arcee toy will be released soon enough, the fan base is filled with much joys, from what I saw.
B :: Good. Cancel it.
A01+02 :: What?? But we're making a lot of money currently!
B :: What we're going to lose is nothing compared to the not-so-subtle reminder that just because a toy is a good idea and it's being well received that we're actually going to do it! They've waited for a great show after the end of the legendary Beast Wars for ten years, they can wait longer! They've waited for an G1-inspired Arcee toy for 23 years since third season of G1, they can wait bloody longer!
A01 :: But sir, this just makes no sense at all. I mean, why? Didn't you said it's the Universe which is gonna be canceled, not Animated? Why the sudden change?
A02 :: And, the fans are spending tons of money for these full-of-G1-homage Animated figures. They're selling like hot cakes. It's something they've waited for so long after RID & Unicron Trilogy!
B :: Why? We got the next blockbuster movie coming right up next at June! There's nothing to lose! Do the bloody math, guys! A kid-oriented cartoon show cannot compare to the massive income that Hollywood movie gonna make! Be smart! Oh, and, did I mention the money we're saving by not further doing the TFA line.. is going into your bonuses?
A01+02 :: Oh well, in that case, well, alright..
B :: Yeees?
A01 :: Hey, yeah, don't we have a motorcycle in the Marvel line we could recolor pink and white, as Arcee?
A02 :: Yep. Ditto. That should work. I'll call Japan...
B :: Keep up the good work, boys.
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sigh...it seems every line i love is going or they are doing something crappy with it....
if not for 4H i dont think there ould be any QUALITY TOYS left on the shelves |
      
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Ebonhorn
The Saint of @$$holes
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orionpax636
Like water, my friends...
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3514 Posts |
Posted - 02/27/2009 : 20:07:07
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While I can understand everyone's frustration, it should be noted that Animated Arcee and Electrostatic Soundwave haven't been rumored to be cancelled...only delayed. There's hope for those two bad-a$$es yet.
By the way, I found Animated Waspinator at Target today...but no Samurai Prowl.   |
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gatchagrey
Bug-Shido Warrior
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Posted - 02/27/2009 : 20:19:29
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Originally posted by orionpax636
While I can understand everyone's frustration, it should be noted that Animated Arcee and Electrostatic Soundwave haven't been rumored to be cancelled...only delayed. There's hope for those two bad-a$$es yet.
By the way, I found Animated Waspinator at Target today...but no Samurai Prowl.
yes but gold grimlock and bumblebee have been cancelled...and there is no other figures annouced as of yet...
with all the new characters that seson 3 has to offer and still many possibilities from season 1 and 2...what a shame it is to pull the plugg on this line.. |
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orionpax636
Like water, my friends...
USA
3514 Posts |
Posted - 02/27/2009 : 20:32:52
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Originally posted by gatchagrey
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yes but gold grimlock and bumblebee have been cancelled...and there is no other figures annouced as of yet...
with all the new characters that seson 3 has to offer and still many possibilities from season 1 and 2...what a shame it is to pull the plugg on this line..
You're exactly right. But a guy's gotta hope, right? I don't want to believe anything until I get confirmation from the actual peeps in charge that Animated is going down for the count.
But yes, in the event that it does, we will be drowning in my tears, as well as that of every one of you guys' too. |
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raistlin
Gas Station Attendant
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Posted - 02/28/2009 : 18:03:24
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| More than willing to bet that everything is being put on hold for the movie line. They probably feel that in this economy having two lines, one of which is the big movie line, shouldn't have another to split the audience |
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Icarus
Risen from the asses! Too sore again...
USA
9145 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2009 : 19:32:45
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Finally found a TFU Inferno today.
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Behold Icarus...blackhearted toy-pimp...purveyor of costly 3.75" props...and cold-blooded, toy-influenced, murder-provoker!!!   -- orionpax636
Seriously, we should rename this whole forum to "Toys, babes, and arguments"  -- Ebonhorn
You know, given how many groaners you dish out, that link's gonna have be part of your sig!!!   -- Lay Ze-Man |
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NoisyDvL5
I've already got Gas Station Attendant covered.
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Icarus
Risen from the asses! Too sore again...
USA
9145 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2009 : 20:11:04
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Originally posted by Noisydvl5
I found him today and his white pant apps were messed up.
They're fine on mine. |
Behold Icarus...blackhearted toy-pimp...purveyor of costly 3.75" props...and cold-blooded, toy-influenced, murder-provoker!!! -- orionpax636
Seriously, we should rename this whole forum to "Toys, babes, and arguments" -- Ebonhorn
You know, given how many groaners you dish out, that link's gonna have be part of your sig!!! -- Lay Ze-Man |
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NoisyDvL5
I've already got Gas Station Attendant covered.
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Icarus
Risen from the asses! Too sore again...
USA
9145 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2009 : 20:19:47
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Originally posted by Noisydvl5
I see that. 
Well, at least you don't have three.
I could have. I left the other 2 they had there The only one I wanted 2 more of was Wreck-Gar when I'd gotten him weeks ago. |
Behold Icarus...blackhearted toy-pimp...purveyor of costly 3.75" props...and cold-blooded, toy-influenced, murder-provoker!!! -- orionpax636
Seriously, we should rename this whole forum to "Toys, babes, and arguments" -- Ebonhorn
You know, given how many groaners you dish out, that link's gonna have be part of your sig!!! -- Lay Ze-Man |
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NoisyDvL5
I've already got Gas Station Attendant covered.
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Ebonhorn
The Saint of @$$holes
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The TRANSFORMERS thread V.2
