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Scale Creep
I think the increasing size of the 4" Marvel figures should stop. I think it is happening because of complaints of limbs falling and poor paint applications. (I say this even and I concede 3.75" in favor of 4".) The larger the figure, the more likely it is to withstand play damage and the easier it is to apply paint correctly (6" has an advantage here).

However, the new bodies for Marvel Infinite and Marvel Legends 4" have been even larger than before. And I feel it in the line's best interest to stay closer to the other most popular 4" line, Star Wars and GIJoe. Not only for the ability for kids to play with them together, but Hasbro would act in its own best interest if it could keep the lines close in scale, share plans on body types, and share tooling when appropriate, e.g. Destro/Professor X, Beachhead(?)/Nick Fury, or Helix/Domino (didn't happen).

When one line is out of scale compared to the others, sharing resources like this throws the line out of whack. Futhermore, they could plan on Team-Up packs with SHIELD/Joe, Cobra/HYDRA (maybe that hits too close to home and steps on their IDW universe), or Rebels/Guardians. If it could happen, it would be good cross-pollination for both lines.

Base Bodies
Now I think we could talk about what tooling that already exists should be used for re-launch. Taking them one at a time, let's start with most everyone's favorite, Jim Lee Cyke/2nd Daredevil body. It was a home run when it came out and still is one of the best ever 4" figures. I would say its on the tall side of the scale and only should be used for the 6'2"+ characters. But definitely keep it. Hopefully the tooling has plenty more life left. and it can easily be converted to a 5'10" range character with tooling for slightly shorter thighs, boots, and less muscular biceps and chest.

Anyone have any thoughts on the this as the main body for the relaunch? I know we've seen a lot of it. Sick of it yet?