Ongoing Lightning Collection News & Rumors Thread

DreamSword · 06-12-2021, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellscream85

Hasbro universally doesn't have the best track record with re-releasing multipack figs as singles.

In terms of other lines this is true. In terms of LC though it's actually a mixed bag. Galaxy Red and Zeo Gold all ended up getting single pack releases after their initial two packs, afterall.

Kurona · 06-12-2021, 08:24 AM

Both times though they were downgrades -- Red didn't come with his sword, and Gold's, well, gold is muted compared to the 2-pack.

Granted the latter is more excusable and easy to pin on budget, but a later single-pack release isn't always great. I and a lot of other people were considering the single-packed Gingared until we saw he doesn't come with his sword and instantly stopped caring about him

DreamSword · 06-12-2021, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurona

Both times though they were downgrades -- Red didn't come with his sword, and Gold's, well, gold is muted compared to the 2-pack.

Granted the latter is more excusable and easy to pin on budget, but a later single-pack release isn't always great. I and a lot of other people were considering the single-packed Gingared until we saw he doesn't come with his sword and instantly stopped caring about him

This is all true yes. But I was more in speaking in terms of them actually existing. Yeah, they weren't handled in the best way, not at all. But Hasbro does seem to want to do more standard releases for figures in this line eventually for those who mainly just care about having the character itself.

There really was no excuse for Galaxy Red not having his sword though.

Paladin · 06-12-2021, 10:22 AM

seen at Wonfest in China. Coming soon???

DreamSword · 06-12-2021, 10:27 AM

Yooo, very tempted to pick that up!

captain N · 06-12-2021, 10:53 AM

Ecliptor will be cool to have. I just wish hasbro would do the Morphin Masters.

Matrixbeast · 06-12-2021, 10:59 AM

Yes, Ecliptor! I'd love to grab one!

Enchilada645 · 06-12-2021, 11:14 AM

Oh heck yeah, I still have my old Ecliptor Toy somewhere in my old PR stuff.

This is definitely a must buy.

Shin Henshin · 06-12-2021, 11:40 AM

Definitely want that Ecliptor. Surprised they're making you double-dip on Astronema already, though. Like she looks different but it's still the same overall figure as the one with In Space Red.

GreenPsychoRanger · 06-12-2021, 11:55 AM

I need that Ecliptor something fierce!

06-12-2021, 08:16 AM	#1381
DreamSword Some guy. I'm alright. Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,186	Quote: Originally Posted by Hellscream85 Hasbro universally doesn't have the best track record with re-releasing multipack figs as singles. In terms of other lines this is true. In terms of LC though it's actually a mixed bag. Galaxy Red and Zeo Gold all ended up getting single pack releases after their initial two packs, afterall. __________________ Watch Heroman With Me! \| Tokucasts w/ Friends! Last edited by DreamSword; 06-12-2021 at 08:22 AM..

06-12-2021, 08:24 AM	#1382
Kurona Showa Girl Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 9,064	Both times though they were downgrades -- Red didn't come with his sword, and Gold's, well, gold is muted compared to the 2-pack. Granted the latter is more excusable and easy to pin on budget, but a later single-pack release isn't always great. I and a lot of other people were considering the single-packed Gingared until we saw he doesn't come with his sword and instantly stopped caring about him __________________

06-12-2021, 08:37 AM	#1383
DreamSword Some guy. I'm alright. Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,186	Quote: Originally Posted by Kurona Both times though they were downgrades -- Red didn't come with his sword, and Gold's, well, gold is muted compared to the 2-pack. Granted the latter is more excusable and easy to pin on budget, but a later single-pack release isn't always great. I and a lot of other people were considering the single-packed Gingared until we saw he doesn't come with his sword and instantly stopped caring about him This is all true yes. But I was more in speaking in terms of them actually existing. Yeah, they weren't handled in the best way, not at all. But Hasbro does seem to want to do more standard releases for figures in this line eventually for those who mainly just care about having the character itself. There really was no excuse for Galaxy Red not having his sword though. __________________ Watch Heroman With Me! \| Tokucasts w/ Friends!

06-12-2021, 10:22 AM	#1384
Paladin Have Zord, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MI Posts: 5,953	seen at Wonfest in China. Coming soon??? Attached Thumbnails __________________ TWITTER: Paladin4221 Check out my SALES THREAD Please! Every Little Bit Helps!

06-12-2021, 10:27 AM	#1385
DreamSword Some guy. I'm alright. Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,186	Yooo, very tempted to pick that up! __________________ Watch Heroman With Me! \| Tokucasts w/ Friends!