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08-17-2019, 12:07 PM | #191 |
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I think I'm gonna wind up going for broke collecting this line at this point
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08-17-2019, 12:52 PM | #192 |
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I will admit, part of me wonders if why might get whatever BM is calling the Powered Custom in this line. Any and all Rangers are of course possible, but non-Dragon Shield upgrades are still up in the air... especially since most 'Battlizers' are PR-exclusive, I'm very curious about that. |
08-17-2019, 01:25 PM | #193 |
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It seems like Hasbro is focusing on team completion because for the next 3 waves, the only new season being introduced to the line is Time Force Red. Definitely down for that strategy.
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08-17-2019, 01:53 PM | #194 |
Showa Girl
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It might seem a bit too premature to decide as such, but I feel I can see a pattern forming here -- alternating between introducing a fair few new teams and then completing them. I could see us in future getting, say, 1 wave of introduction, 2 waves of completion, and back around again.
At least in general terms. There's obviously a bit of variation here and there. |
08-17-2019, 07:12 PM | #195 |
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Looking good so far. A little surprised they're throwing us MMPR but it's also a nice mis of others. I plan on getting them all, but looking forward to more SPD.
Then we also have 2 packs to consider. Is the rest of Lost Galaxy going to be two packs, or are they going to start mixing it up?. Guess we'll have to see. Also, they have a lot they can do with MMPR yet. Metallic armor, ninja, 1995 Movie suits, 2017 suits. Hell, Bat in the Sun for all of them too, why not. Just glad they're spreading it out a bit for other team characters to get maid. Hope they start Ninja Storm with the figure Bandai didn't make. |
08-17-2019, 09:30 PM | #196 |
TokuKnight89
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Central Louisiana (Cenla)
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Really want a Drakkon and a Ranger Slayer, but...I have concerns that they aren't well-known enough for mass release because they are not in the show!
The Rangerverse and its now increasingly diverse history of owners do acknowledge older fans and intentionally include things on a conscious level for the benefit of the older crowd, but the owners are primarily interested in their bottom-line and their profits from the child-centric franchise they own! The comics aren't necessarily being read only by children. Children aren't necessarily playing "Legacy Wars" or any of the other games. They may not recognize Drakkon! One counter-argument is that Hasbro may try to make the Rangerverse more than a child-centric franchise! Another counter-argument is that other heroes, like the Marvel Heroes, are vast in number with a LOT of stories, many not meant for small children, and yet those characters still get Build-A-Figures on Wal-Mart shelves and cater to the older crowd! Obvious problem is that the Rangerverse isn't as recognizable as Marvel! Another problem, with both mind you, is that not every city/town/village has a comic book store... making access to any print-based hero and story harder to find! This would make so much more sense if Drakkon and the Ranger Slayer make significant appearances in the show! One day... THAT WILL HAPPEN!!! This is merely a pecking point on my end. I do want more figures from the comics. I just have concerns and questions. This could be read in an entirely different fashion: There are plans for Drakkon... BIG PLANS!!! Hope that's true in the end. P. S.: I don't have a comic book store in my area. Just a Books-A-Million which has graphic novels and compilation volumes, but doesn't hold single issues anymore! Closest comic book store is a good two hours away. |
08-17-2019, 10:11 PM | #197 |
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That argument is dumb because we live in the internet age where information is readily accessible. A child wondering who Drakkon is could look him up in a few seconds and find out. He's also by far the most publicized Power Rangers character in the last while, more so than characters who they do actually make merchandise for.
Lightning Collection is also explicitly an adult collector's line, meaning that even if the excuse of kids not knowing who Drakkon is held any water, the adults who collect the line definitely would. i don't even like drakkon tho |
08-17-2019, 10:41 PM | #198 |
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You guys fo realise that there are websites that pirate xomic books to read for free right?
If kids don't give a damn about Putlocker or Kissanime or any other pirate site, they won't give a damn to free-reading comic sites either. |
08-17-2019, 10:58 PM | #199 |
TokuKnight89
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That argument is dumb because we live in the internet age where information is readily accessible. A child wondering who Drakkon is could look him up in a few seconds and find out. He's also by far the most publicized Power Rangers character in the last while, more so than characters who they do actually make merchandise for.
I see this as a "One-Question-Leads-To-Another" situation. Quote:
One arguable truth you put out: adults will buy and help drive the Lightning Collection! All that said, it doesn't matter to me right now. The Market, especially the Toy Market, makes less sense with each passing day! If Hasbro wants to release Drakkon... Yippee! If kids know of Drakkon already... Yippee! If kids learn of Drakkon from a wide-release figure... Yippee! If store shelves actually bother to put Drakkon on pegs, given the stupid distribution woes the Lighting Collection continues to suffer from... Yippee! |
08-18-2019, 07:18 AM | #200 |
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Something I feel you're missing here is that the argument of kids not recognising Drakkon? For admittedly different reasons, it can easily apply to much older non-MMPR teams. Would a kid really recognise, say, Lightspeed Rescue rangers or Dino Thunder rangers? Would an average kid really know Turbo Blue or Wild Force Yellow better than Drakkon?
Beyond that there's two others things to consider:- - Power Rangers has gone on a big media push for Drakkon since his debut. Legacy Wars and Battle for the Grid; a Legacy toy; a live-action mini movie; an appearance in Hyperforce... they've made a big deal out of him and he's getting more mainstream in regards to Power Rangers fandom at large. - He is recognisably MMPR. Obviously he's far from an original team member, and people might not spot it at first. But compared to something like Operation Overdrive or Jungle Fury, his suit aesthetics are much more comparable to and recognisable as the MMPR Green and White rangers; and he is of course going to include a Tommy head which will draw the eye of casual fans. Even if they don't know who Drakkon is, they probably know who Tommy is and might recognise elements of MMPR Green and White's suits in there. The same argument can naturally be had of if they decide to do Ranger Slayer or any of Drakkon's militia. Just because they weren't actually in MMPR does not mean that casual and MMPR fans won't pick them up. I feel you're overstating the aspects of recognisability when there's far more to consider than him just not being on the show (which, honestly? I think he could start being on the show fairly soon). Given what else has been leaked, I feel safe in saying that he will be a standard part of Wave 3. |
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