I looked again at Leader and his colours aren’t as offensive as I first thought, so will pick him up. I had an idea that I’d like to get Wendigo, but I’m not keen on the headsculpt, if he got a single release though then maybe they’d give a classic head. Regardless, he doesn’t really make sense in my Legends collection, unless..... I get Alpha Flight. But I don’t really want them, so probably best leaving it to my 3.75” collection. But I could go for a Sasquatch. Hmmm.
So I’m all in for the WFC trilogy now, suddenly I can’t seem ignore the flaws in my figures. I’m even looking at Siege Mirage and thinking I’m not happy with the feet, or colour, I’d like a slightly more turquoise blue (similarly with Ultra Magnus). I'm looking at Ratchet and thinking he needs some silver on his face (and maybe a red IDW head). Will be interesting to see what happens with the next line - surely they can’t redo the ‘84 cast again?! I think a line which covers a wider range of homages would make sense. Time for some Beast Wars?
I've opened Cliffjumper (did I mentioned I ordered him, Wheeljack and Hoist?). I was a bit unsure about him being a deluxe, but he's great. I really miss the old legends scale figures, so it’s great that they’re back, even at a higher cost. I don’t think the height is much of an issue, it’s more the volume, he’s just more solid compared to previous small figures. Partsformer? I'm not bothered, it's just great for Cliff to have a dedicated mold, and the accessories are very versatile. Though I think if I’m displaying him with the old Gears, (new old) Windcharger and Brawn then you need to remove his backpack and weapons to reduce the look. Looking forward to Hubcap, and if we don't get the Throttlebots it will be criminal!
I feel like I'm making good progress with all of my collections, completion of Thundercats, Turtles and Power Rangers are in all sight. I've managed to convince myself that we are going to get some modern Real Ghostbusters figures based on Transformers. Here goes: Hasbro has shown themselves to be fairly ruthless with the WFC line - putting out earth mode versions of characters that have just had a figure in Siege. They've put out vintage Real Ghostbusters, they've put out modern movie figures. People are crying out for modern Real Ghostbusters, and frankly what else can they do? Of course it's going to be hush hush whilst the vintage figures are out. But I reckon they'll do them, might just have to wait a couple of years. It's a bit like Thundercats, if I want them then the chances are loads of other people do as well, and if loads of people want something then a company somewhere will eventually notice and decide to cash in.
Also, I'd quite like a large Hasbro RGB Stay Puft, preferably smiling. Once I get rid of my NECA Turtles, he'll be my last NECA figure, and I like the idea of all my figures being Hasbro and Mattel/Super 7. SDCC has been cancelled, will be interesting to see how the news comes out.
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