All other waves unseen?
#1
Posted 14 September 2012 - 09:04 AM
Is that how things usually go or is THIS the point where jakks decides to finish the line or call it quits?
#2
Posted 14 September 2012 - 09:53 AM
#3
Posted 14 September 2012 - 10:26 AM
It would be very disappointing if they don't finish off the 100 figures. A failure in this line could also lead to similar toy lines not even being attempted, and I don't just mean SLUG aliens and monsters.
Especially since they released that online poster that showed all the planned characters. There are some later ones shown on it that I'd really be disappointed about not seeing if they don't get released.
I wish we could somehow know how these are performing overall. I have no idea how kids are responding to them, but I have personally noticed a lot more interest and enthusiasm about the line among the toy collecting community ever since series 2 & 3 came out.
#4
Posted 14 September 2012 - 10:28 AM
#5
Posted 14 September 2012 - 10:36 AM
Yeah, that would suck if this turns out to be another Fistful of Power.
You mean, the SLUG plastic is going to start breaking down and make the figures appear cloudy?
FOP sucks, from a quality control POV.
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#6
Posted 14 September 2012 - 11:40 AM
I never noticed that. Although I haven't looked at (or cataloged) my FOP hoard in years.You mean, the SLUG plastic is going to start breaking down and make the figures appear cloudy?
FOP sucks, from a quality control POV.
#7
Posted 14 September 2012 - 11:46 AM
I never noticed that. Although I haven't looked at (or cataloged) my FOP hoard in years.
If you look at the shadow figures, they develop a film that can't really be washed off (at least all of the ones I had did). If you can wash it off, it'll be back within the week... It's from where the plastic is degrading. They used really cheap shit. There was a thread on here, detailing that "phenomenon".
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#8
Posted 14 September 2012 - 11:56 AM
Yeah, that would suck if this turns out to be another Fistful of Power.
I agree. I hope this toy makes it through the 100 figures. It wasn't promising when I saw they were replaced by Ben 10 at my Toys R Us a couple weeks ago. Target did seem to have sold a lot of the 3 packs of series 2.
Edited by vette88, 14 September 2012 - 11:58 AM.
#9
Posted 14 September 2012 - 06:32 PM
If you look at the shadow figures, they develop a film that can't really be washed off (at least all of the ones I had did). If you can wash it off, it'll be back within the week... It's from where the plastic is degrading. They used really cheap shit. There was a thread on here, detailing that "phenomenon".
It happens on the Crystals as well, really not cool! I think Slugs will be just fine over time, solid colors seem to at least not show any degrading.
#10
Posted 15 January 2013 - 08:59 PM
#11
Posted 15 January 2013 - 11:23 PM
So i don't think it's over...yet.
#12
Posted 16 January 2013 - 11:02 AM
#13
Posted 18 January 2013 - 06:37 AM
by GeorgeGaspar » Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:02 am
I've heard through a little birdies grapevine that series 5 is tooled, so I'm guessing they will be making it to stores.
Don't give up on this line yet!
I'll be surprised if they do another series where 3 of the 4 three pack exclusives are in the same pack.
#15
Posted 18 January 2013 - 08:13 AM
#16
Posted 18 January 2013 - 11:15 AM
also, glad to hear a rumor of wave 5 being tooled so that'll give hope that wave 5 and beyond may still be in the works for the slug line. i'll keep faith alive there will be aliens/monsters too
#17
Posted 18 January 2013 - 11:23 AM
#18
Posted 18 January 2013 - 11:27 AM
They're great little figures, I actually think they're missing a trick here by not releasing in Europe, I think they would do well here. Also I missed Series 1 so I need them to release here
Agreed - they would be lapped up by quite a few of us over here in the UK in particular Pigs, flying etc