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hasbroherofan · 04-12-2023, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Mitsurugi looks great, but I'm surprised they aren't opting for more iconic versions of the characters. It seems like a weird choice to go with this iteration of the game and showcase looks that may not be baked in yet. Additionally, Yoshimitsu would have been my choice. Not because he's my favorite character - Lizard Man and Asteroth are my faves - but because of Yoshimitsu's popularity, his ability to fit into several aesthetics, and based on the strength of some really inspired designs for him over the years that would easily translate into great looking toys - not that this Mitsu is any less fantastic looking in comparison to anything else; it's gorgeous.

A lot of Storm’s fighting game stuff has been the most recent iteration at the time (Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, the Samurai Shodown reboot, etc). The big exception seems to be King of Fighters since they’ve only done figures from KOF 98 so far rather than XIV or XV. I’d be interested to know if the focus on modern stuff is just wanting to get in on the zeitgeist or the licensors specifically requesting Storm do the current iterations for synergistic reasons. Or licensing issues in certain cases.

Soul Calibur is a bit odd though since SC VI has already come and gone and Namco no longer seems to be supporting it either with DLC or on the tournament circuit.

04-12-2023, 10:11 AM	#11
hasbroherofan Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 3,335	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel Mitsurugi looks great, but I'm surprised they aren't opting for more iconic versions of the characters. It seems like a weird choice to go with this iteration of the game and showcase looks that may not be baked in yet. Additionally, Yoshimitsu would have been my choice. Not because he's my favorite character - Lizard Man and Asteroth are my faves - but because of Yoshimitsu's popularity, his ability to fit into several aesthetics, and based on the strength of some really inspired designs for him over the years that would easily translate into great looking toys - not that this Mitsu is any less fantastic looking in comparison to anything else; it's gorgeous. A lot of Storm’s fighting game stuff has been the most recent iteration at the time (Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, the Samurai Shodown reboot, etc). The big exception seems to be King of Fighters since they’ve only done figures from KOF 98 so far rather than XIV or XV. I’d be interested to know if the focus on modern stuff is just wanting to get in on the zeitgeist or the licensors specifically requesting Storm do the current iterations for synergistic reasons. Or licensing issues in certain cases. Soul Calibur is a bit odd though since SC VI has already come and gone and Namco no longer seems to be supporting it either with DLC or on the tournament circuit. Last edited by hasbroherofan; 04-12-2023 at 02:43 PM..