[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Ultra Seven

Not a lot to add here except to agree with everything said, especially the “Venture Bros.” reference. One of my all-time favorite series.

The point I want to high-light particularly is your notion that these are a capitulation. When you brought up that point around the release of Star-Lord, I took it as, like you said, a “glib comment.” But the offerings this year do feel like an adjustment in terms of character selection. I would be curious if the overall sales figures are reflective of my anecdotal habits, because I have bought or pre-ordered more figures this year than the past three combined! It certainly feels like a return to form.

If the Bronze Age focus is here to stay, I will be overjoyed, as that is my sweet spot for characters, costumes, & nostalgia.

Does anyone else feel like the lack of Wasp in this 60th anniversary soiree is getting really noticeable?

Firstly, yes, I agree wholeheartedly that Wasp is offensively (I might add) absent. The last one that we got was the retro. I appreciated the blue costume to honor the Toy Biz prototype/test-shot/whatever that was, but we need a proper classic Wasp with a couple heads featuring different hairstyles for the mercurial fashionista and on again/off again Chairwoman of the Avengers.

Secondly, I would also very much like to know if my assumption is anywhere near true regarding Bronze age fans filling the void for the more fair-weather movie fans that have become less enthused for whatever (pick one) reason. My contention is that if Hasbro pivots hard to fan service for Bronze age fans (who happen to also be Copper age fans because many of us continued reading well into adulthood) they might emerge from all of this with an even stronger fanbase of collectors that might not balk at deluxe pricing provided they are delivering the characters and looks we want with accessories and improved QC.