I have a couple of Legends to photograph and review, but life has thrown a couple of curveballs in my direction.
As an Essential Employee, I haven't been able to be at home as much as non-essentials. Local laws and curfew have forced me to do chores and errands in my downtime, and let's be honest: I've been watching a bit more anime than I used to... well not just Anime but TV in general. Also Super Mario Maker 2 and Final Fantasy 7 (the real one) aren't going to play themselves.
Also to celebrate the Putties, I'm going to make a list of items that could be considered as Hasbro pulse exclusives.
It could be single figures, multipacks, vehicles, or even an entire wave of characters. Some of the items mentioned on the list could work as retail release others are a bit too weird or Niche to have a retail release.
Star Wars: The Black Series:
I'm starting with Star Wars, since it's the smallest of lists.
-Luke with Tauntaun display base:
Well, I know the Black Series already released a Han Solo with Tauntaun 2 pack. Please notice I mentioned the words display base and not 2 pack.
From a tooling point of view, if they still have the Wampa and Luke molds, then only the Tauntaun display base is the only part that requires new molds. Since they already have made a Tauntaun, they would need to scan their existing Tauntaun and modify the sculpt to accommodate the Luke Figure slipping inside of it.
-Jar Jar Binks:
I know everyone hates Jar Jar Binks. I do too but we kind of need it a black series Jar Jar Binks... especially since the sh figuarts Jar Jar Binks is still missing in action. And let's face it not everybody wants a Jar Jar Binks. So while he's important for prequel displays he's not a must-have character for everyone, hence his spot on this list.
-Phantom Menace Queen Amidala:
I know we got an attack of the Clones Padme Amidala but I'm talking about The Phantom Menace Padme Amidala. While she could sell at stores, making her a pulse exclusive can allow Hasbro to Spruce her up a bit and not be stuck with "wave limitatioms".
-Rise and Fall of Anakin Skywalker 3 pack:
My original plan was a Darth Vader vs younglings multi pack. But apparently, that would be a controversial set.
I took that idea and tinkered around with it until I ended up with little Annie from Phantom Menace they're young Anakin Skywalker from episodes 2 and 3. To complete the set a Darth Vader figure from the end of episode 3 to episode 6.
Well Anakin sported different hairstyles in episode 2 episode 3 they're closing remain pretty much the same so having three heads for the adult Anakin Works rather easily. Also the only new tooling required would be on the child Anakin because the other two figures already exist.
GI Joe Classified:
The items here are mostly reduced to VARIANTS that the main releases haven't touched.
In reality this list is literally shorter than the Star Wars Black Series because we only have a single wave of releases.
-A V1 inspired Roadblock: (or Sunbow ARAH s1 look)
The upcoming roadblock from wave 1 is based on the second version of the roadblock figure... white shirt, green vest, carrying the Once a Man Cobra Commander.
I would apply the same logic for most characters that end up getting non- ARAH looks. Like say for example Shipwreck: the main retail release is very likely to get the Navy SEAL Shipwreck with his beanie and looking badass.
Hasbro pulse could give us the Village People reject Shipwreck.
-Commando Snake Eyes with Timber:
I'm well aware that a snake eyes figure would easily sell. Also a commando-style snake eyes would not be that much of a difference from the ninja snake eyes, aside the Head. I chose to add Timber as a special accessory in order to entice people to get this Snake Eyes as well.
-Spirit Ironknife:
He is a bit of a controversial figure. While he was made to add diversity, this was done in the 1980s, when 2020 sensibilities didn't apply. he borders the line between okay representation and a stereotype. Soul to avoid issues with him being a retail release having a massage pulse exclusive would bypass most of the complaints, since to order the figure online you'd have to be an adult with a credit card to make the purchase.
-Sgt. Slaughter:
While I hate the idea of him being a website exclusive, I believe this might be the only way to get one without conflicting with Mattel's WWE line. This would be similar to NECA selling Retail 7 inch TMNT while Super7 does their 7 inch TMNT as online exclusives. Sure there are some slight caveat to the art style choices with NECA being based on the 1980s cartoon, 1990s movies and video games while super7 is based on their vintage 1980s-1990s toys. I suppose the GI joe stylized stylr wouldn't interfere with Mattel's Realistic and Vintage MOTU styles... after going through the WWE and Sgt. SLAUGHTER legal red tape
-Trouble Bubbles:
it's a small one-person vehicle and very iconic in ARAH imagery. Why it might be harder to get a larger vehicle for the Joe's the iconic Cobra trouble bubble would be manageable. Toss in a Cobra Trooper and people can buy multiples without any issue.
Lightning collection:
Before I start this list: it's VERY Likely that Mighty Morphin era will dominate:
-Bulk and Skull:
despite being mighty morphin era characters these two wouldn't do well on retail. But they would go well with the next idea.
- teenagers with attitude:
I'm a sucker for secret identity figures. And let's face it, Power Rangers NEEDS the civilian counterparts... especially if you bought multiple putties.
This would allow Hasbro to give us a true Green Tommy Head. Best part is that some outfits that certain rangers have used are similar to clothes other rangers have used as well. Jason, Zack, and Tommy have used Tanktops. And T-shirts...
Rocky, Adam, and Billy have used buttoned shirts. So, you can get creative with part reuse. Like say:
Green Tommy uses the tank top. So does Zack, but he gets a jacket/hoodie overlay.
While the Female Rangers are slightly more difficult, most of the limbs could get part reuse.
The hardest part would be picking show / movie accurate outfits that could have mix and match parts with other characters.
Ninjetti 2 packs:
this would be in 1990s movie Rangers looks. and it would be basically that 1990s armored movie look and their ninja outfit counterparts. Since the movie Russians didn't use their power weapons that's less accessories than the other standard figures.
"Human-looking" or Silly looking villains:
Not all villains have this Toyetic look, like Goldar, Lord Zedd, Mesogog. they are villains like Elsa, Finster, The royal family of the Machine Empire, Divatox that may or may not be pegwarmers If released on retail.
- a Ninja Turtles Next Mutation 5 pack:
Once they go over all the red tape regarding these guest characters. Neither NECA, nor Super7 are likely to do Next Mutation versions of the TMNT, so if we were to get a single chance to have Next Mutation versions of the turtles having them compatible with Power Rangers would be a nice touch.
-Ryu and Chun Li Ranger form:
Legacy Wars has Ryu and Chun Li as Power Rangers. Hasbro made them Transformers for crying out loud.
Marvel Legends:
This is the big one, the main focus for The House of Rants... This was the line that got me back into collecting for real. Heck, I came back to Legends long before MOTUC was over... also Hasbro had improved their 6 inch figures compared to their first offerings.
-New New Warriors set:
Whether you hate them or you loathe them, they are a (horrible) piece of Marvel History.
Since they would be horrible pegwarmers at retail, a Pulse release makes sense for them.
-Dan Ketch Ghost Rider (Legendary Rider):
The ToyBiz Dan Ketch has a decent Bike, but I know Hasbro could surpass that bike.
-Amazing Spider-Friends 3 pack:
Like the ye' olde TRU Marvel Universe set, where Firestar was the brand new character, this set would be similar.
-Clone Saga multi pack:
I know the Clone Saga is not exactly popular, but there are some characters that could benefit from being made.
The set would be Ben Reilly: Spider-Man (based on the superior octopus body to match the retro series Spidey),
Kaine in his 90s look, Judas Traveller, Chakra, Scrier (with extra Norman Osborn head)
-Stark Armory displayset:
Basically, a boxset with 3 Ironman figures that looks like Stark's armory. If you open the box set and pull out the figures, you'll find inside enough pieces to assemble a larger Armory to display more arnors in an armory diorama.
The 3 armors to include in the set would be Extremis, Silver Centurion and Modular armors.
-Great Lakes Avengers set:
Mr Immortal, Dinah Soar, Big Bertha, Flatman, and Doorman. While Big Bertha may be a "BAF type", Flatman is an "accessory type" also, Bertha's lower torso and limbs could be reused on Blob.
-Blob:
A nice chance to fix an "early Hasbro ML mistake". A guy named the Blob because he's fat is "offensive" in 2020... according to
-Blackheart and Shuma Gorath 2 pack:
A Demon and a Lovecraftian Abomination that were made popular by a 24 year old fighting game do not scream Retail release.
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