Originally Posted by kylactus (Post 763056)

I’m a huge fan of the movies, if I have one complaint it would be all the small stuff that gets lost trying to shoe horn 50+ years of continuity into an easily digestable form. I love the fact that all the movies are interconnected in a way, and on a level that I don’t think any brand has tried before. But the timeline of films, and space between just leaves a lot of continuity for the viewer to figure out on there own from brief and in some cases forced dialogue, like tony and peppers relationship, (they were good in IM3, broken up in CW, and talking about kids in IW? ) or Thor and Jane foster, have they even seen each other sence dark world? I wish,( and I get the logistics, legalities, and budgets that would not allow this) that they had done and AOS type show between films, do it anthology style with maybe 10 episodes per season keeping up with the main characters between films, devote one episode to each character throughout the season. Between AOU and ragnorok they could have shown Thor traveling the universe, and the events that lead to his “capture” in the beginning of ragnorok, or just do a pure drama episode with pepper and tony reconciling. An episode of Cap and his group post CW living on the run and doing merc work. Or hell even show Rody recovering from his injuries. They could slip in hints and Easter eggs for mega fans, or even work in MU characters that are obscure enough to never have a shot at the big screen.

Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel (Post 763059)

I suppose it does sound odd complaining about films while simultaneously describing them as fundamentally sound. That said, something can be inoffensive, good even, while also being thoroughly uninspired. I liked Sucker Punch, but also thought it was incredibly derivative. My overarching point is that many of the MCU movies have well-heeled themes with the “super” being the “new” (not so new once you identify the underlying vehicle) hook. Once that becomes obvious, the luster and appeal quickly fades (for me). If I want to see a spy action flick, I’ll watch Atomic Blonde or a Bourne film. Although Black Widow would obviously fit that theme, I’d prefer to see her super-heroine’ing alongside the Champions or Avengers.

As far as what I’d like to see – thanks for indulging me, these convos don’t usually get this far because most fans are trapped in “MCU good and you dumb, me like things sames” mentality – I could go for a Man-thing movie. The character’s early books had this awesomely detached narrative that I think would play out well in a way that could be quite unique. It’d even be great if the Nexus of All Realities possessed him toward the end, not just to provide a voice that he previously lacked, but to demonstrate how integral Ted Sallis is to Marvel’s vast tapestry. I’d also be all over a Dr Doom movie. Just about Doom, with minor appearances by heroes. I’ve always wanted stand-alone flicks about complex villains; I’ve been clamoring for a 2hr film of Vader slaughtering Jedi for only my entire life – hyperbole for sure, but pretty close. There is enough variety in comics to provide audiences with an experience that they didn’t even know they wanted, in contrast to constantly taking the safe route and only regurgitating tropes that have proven to be successful in the past.

Alas, I know this is a pipedream given the strict financial rubric that Feige has gotten fans to buy into (pretty brilliant in a Machiavellian way on his part – he’d make for an excellent evil mastermind – I kid…don’t pounce rabid fans ;))

Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel (Post 763059)

I’ve been clamoring for a 2hr film of Vader slaughtering Jedi for only my entire life –

Originally Posted by kylactus (Post 763063)

I like the way the new head sculpt sits lower on the neck, bit I wish the mask was more fanned out. Do you think heating it up would allow the ear pieces to bend out, or are they solid?

Originally Posted by Black Arbor (Post 763065)

I need emotional stakes in my MCU movies, dammit!!! :D

Originally Posted by Brownfinger (Post 763068)

1. Groot
2. Yondu

Both very emotional.
It's premature to start engraving tombstones of anyone that died during Infinity War, but Loki and Heimdall getting iced right away was pretty brutal. Loki especially, who had quite the roller coaster of an arc. We may very well see him again, but I'm not sure that means he'll be back.

Originally Posted by kylactus (Post 763056)

I’m a huge fan of the movies, if I have one complaint it would be all the small stuff that gets lost trying to shoe horn 50+ years of continuity into an easily digestable form.

Originally Posted by Panther (Post 763062)

If only we still had the Marvel One-Shots. Those were money! I think the last one was "All Hail The King", and it was released with Thor: The Dark World Blu Ray. I really miss the One-Shots, and hope they bring them back someday. I could've done without Agents of SHIELD, and Agent Carter if they kept giving us One-Shots.

Originally Posted by Brownfinger (Post 763068)

1. Groot
2. Yondu

Both very emotional.
It's premature to start engraving tombstones of anyone that died during Infinity War, but Loki and Heimdall getting iced right away was pretty brutal. Loki especially, who had quite the roller coaster of an arc. We may very well see him again, but I'm not sure that means he'll be back.

Originally Posted by Weapon X (Post 763076)

Comics have always played it fast and loose with continuity due to so much time passing and so many different writers contributing. There are retcons galore, and this is why I don't read them anymore.

Originally Posted by Black Arbor (Post 763071)

Honestly I was never really a fan of Groot, I don't hate him but he does nothing for me

Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic (Post 763061)

A couple of comparison pics and some headswap options...

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As you can see, all the heads from both the vintage and Juggernaut wave Wolverine work with the new Tiger-rine. The yellows are a pretty close match. I don't have the cowl from the Vintage Wolvie, but from what I understand, the yellow is a bit different from the Tiger-rine. I actually like the new headsculpt on the vintage/Juggernaut Wolverine better, so I might actually keep it like that. It's nice to know though that Hasbro at least gave us these options without having to do any sort of mods.

Originally Posted by kylactus (Post 763078)

I totally agree, but there are a few gem story lines that could have been great movies. I’m not saying follow the comics plot hole to plot hole, but now that they’ve done infinity war how do they up the anti? I’d have liked to see some more low level villain action in the first ten years. They did some of it in the indavidual movies, especially iron man and cap, but I kind of wish we’d gotten a couple more film with the whole team. Kind of old school self contained, non related to the overall Thanos ark, but doesn’t disrupt continuity eather. Like, and I’m just spit balling, avengers versus the wrecking crew, or, serpent society, or some version of the masters of evil.

Originally Posted by Nostalgic (Post 763036)

Other than Age of Apocalypse, what are some of the better Apocalypse story arcs?

Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic (Post 763061)

A couple of comparison pics and some headswap options...

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Originally Posted by Struggler (Post 763101)

It's not an apocalypse story arc, but I do think he has some cool moments during the x-cutioners song crossover.

Originally Posted by Brownfinger (Post 763083)

As I said, I suspect that they've had discussions and will need new ideas to let this thing continue to flourish. I wouldn't count them out yet. There will be a charisma vacuum to fill once Cap and Iron Man bow out. Maybe Thor stays, I dunno. I'm cool with a Satana movie because.... reasons. I don't think they could sell it to the general public, though.
Also, you commended him, no backsies!



SIR.

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And consequently, he is dead. What they planted to make a new Groot has none of those memories or connections, essentially starting over with the same genetic material. The same way that Logan lives on through his daughter. So it's "A" Groot, just not the same guy. Partial credit? His death scene was pretty moving stuff, yes?