Originally Posted by Peteparker (Post 176211)

So if Hasbro has all of the molds and paint setups to create characters we only see in two-packs, why don't they re-use them and re-package them as singles?

Originally Posted by D00MTR0N (Post 176224)

which is no problem being you find EVERYTHING and ANYTHING you hunt for EVERYTIME you hunt :D

Originally Posted by trebleshot (Post 176412)

Re-using molds from comic packs as single pack releases or vice versa is simply a way for Hasbro to make back the money they already spent on designing the mold and hopefully funding new molds in the future. It is not a ploy to make more money off helpless collectors in the throes of OCD.

No one at Hasbro expects anyone to buy every product they put out. And that's also part of the allure of repacks and revision waves. It gives kids and collectors the chance to get figures they might not have been able to get otherwise. For example, say you wanted Absorbing Man, but didn't want a Doom and Wasp figure too. Well, now you have that chance. Maybe some didn't like the green on Doom's outfit and prefer the more muted colors.

Or say you started collecting two years after the line debuted and you don't have Do Boy's luck at hunting down figures. ;)

Who knows? Maybe Hasbro will repack those characters again (they already did it once with Nightcrawler). Maybe they will do a new version that's better than the comic pack (FF pack Reed vs. comic pack Reed).

Originally Posted by brianregan09 (Post 176432)

If there was a smite button on this forum i'd be so using it right now we get shit tonnes of repaints as it is without asking them for more

Originally Posted by perrych (Post 176435)

What is most interesting is the rising cost of the comic pack is almost making it MORE expensive than two single figures. Sure, you get a comic, but as the line grows we are getting fewer packs with TWO new figures. Thus, as in the case of the Silver Samurai, we got one new figure and comic ... and a repainted wolverine.

To the OP, I would hope that they discontinue this practice of putting comic pack figures on single cards because these are the figures that aren't selling. Very few folks are really excited about a new Ultron or Magneto or Dr. Doom, but they might have if they were significantly different. I get that they are trying to recoup their money on these molds, but haven't they done that already by reusing most of them many, many times? Sure, modern Thor isn't that re-usable, but Wolverine's mold has gotten a workout!

Most - but not all - of us would rather see new figures on the pegs. I have no problem with 3 packs/multipacks being re-releases as this is a great way for people to catch up (although I hate it when they throw in there a must-have figure). This is good for the line. I even don't mind revision waves. But just have a revision comic pack wave and keep them out of the singles!

Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini (Post 176494)

Well, not always. FOr instance, the comic pack Crossbones is far better than the single carded one. Also, Taskmaster is loaded with accessories.

Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco (Post 176679)

Out of the package the single carded Doom is pretty solid. I don't see anything about him that would warrant avoiding a purchase if you don't already have the comic pack.

Originally Posted by Fortune (Post 176683)

But is he worth a purchase if I already have the comic pack?

Originally Posted by Peteparker (Post 176567)

Of course I'd rather see new figures, but throw in singles of the old doubles (repainted if necessary) as well to increase your product line. In short, I want a full wave of brand new characters, plus a full wave of re-released characters at the same time.

Originally Posted by Fortune (Post 176701)

So what you guys are trying to tell me. Is buy all that I can get lol. Jason I hate you. Now I need to get one for doom and army build the other for doom bots

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon (Post 176737)

Yeah. Someone here had the Comic pack leading two carded Doom(bot)s and they looked awesome- you could tell who was who, and it really made the three look great.

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon (Post 176689)

Or if you wnat a Doombot- snatch it up!

Originally Posted by perrych (Post 176707)

But you see, Hasbro doesn't play like that. Each of those re-released characters counts as a figure, and they only can get so many figures on the shelves each year. They are being pretty judicious about revision waves even. This year they have managed it really well - not a lot of peg warmers as popular figures that weren't easily obtainable were put in revision waves. Remember, though, that Doom counted as a figure for this year. So did Ultron. There are only so many figures and waves in a year.

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon (Post 176659)

Why is your Doom's head falling off?
Weird.

I agree that the darer colored Doom looks cooler but the CP has a holster with a removable gun in it while the carded has just a molded on holdter.

CP>Carded

I just took a black enamel wash to by CP Doom to darken him up some and now he rocks!

Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini (Post 176800)

Incorrect. i have the comic version, and the holster is also molded on. The only difference is the shade of green.

Originally Posted by CLASSIFIED (Post 176836)

I thought the two pack version had a holster that could handle a gun too, until I noticed it didn't just the other day.

Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx (Post 176884)

And also... wouldn't mind regular Hawkeye being reissued on a single card.