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AFU · 10-17-2023, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Spyne98

I was at NYCC over the weekend, and I spoke to Dwight and Dan from the Legends team. We spoke for about 20 minutes. While I didn't film it, they gave me some pieces of information that I wanted to share. First off, they asked if I backed Giant Man and were happy to hear I did. I asked about a classic Wasp to compliment Giant Man and Dwight said "she's coming and she's beautiful." I asked about alternate heads and stuff and he repeated the same thing with a big smile on his face.
Dwight asked me what I would like to see next from HasLab, provided the Giant Man funds. Essentially, if he funds, Hasbro will let the team do whatever they want. The Engine of Vengeance really set back plans that were in motion. I mentioned a new Fin Fang Foom and Dwight told me honestly that if they did him, with lots of articulation in his neck and tail, joints hidden well and really moveable wings, he'd sell between $400-$500. It's hard to hear, but this stuff isn't cheap. Especially if we want it to look as good as it should. I also asked about a Danger Room or other display and Dwight and Dan said they have about 10 concepts for the Danger Room ready to go, but Hasbro needs to support the idea. A lot rests on Giant Man funding.
Dan and Dwight asked if I had any characters I was really hoping to see get a mainline release so I said Feral and Wolfsbane in her X-Factor costume. They replied "one of those is coming next year".
The Legends teams really are super awesome dudes. I was so humbled that they spoke to me for that long. We actually talked about others things too, but it wasn't Legends centric so I'll keep it off here.
I don't think I'm forgetting anything, but if anyone has any questions, please let me know. I'll answer what I can.

*Edit: The team really wants to start taking HasLab products on "tour" so fans can see the prototypes before deadlines. They were noticeably upset that NYCC was one of the first times anyone was seeing Giant Man in person. He's stunning by the way. Just looks amazing.

I do agree with you on the Giant-Man. He is a great figure in my opinion, so much so, if I saw him at retail at the same price point, I would jump on it in a heartbeat. Do like hearing the concept of a Danger Room, but I would rather have a vehicle. And, on the point of Fing Fang Foom, I have the one from ToyBiz, and still love it till this day, maybe the HasLab team could think about revisiting the mold and tweaking it a little bit or adding the two dragons that were in the old Iron-Man cartoon with him in a boxset to control cost or something. But, my ultimate goal is to see a Blackbird someday, and know that it is a longshot, but a fella can dream! And, thanks for your updates from the ML Team.

10-17-2023, 08:40 AM	#79884
AFU Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,114	Quote: Originally Posted by Spyne98 I was at NYCC over the weekend, and I spoke to Dwight and Dan from the Legends team. We spoke for about 20 minutes. While I didn't film it, they gave me some pieces of information that I wanted to share. First off, they asked if I backed Giant Man and were happy to hear I did. I asked about a classic Wasp to compliment Giant Man and Dwight said "she's coming and she's beautiful." I asked about alternate heads and stuff and he repeated the same thing with a big smile on his face. Dwight asked me what I would like to see next from HasLab, provided the Giant Man funds. Essentially, if he funds, Hasbro will let the team do whatever they want. The Engine of Vengeance really set back plans that were in motion. I mentioned a new Fin Fang Foom and Dwight told me honestly that if they did him, with lots of articulation in his neck and tail, joints hidden well and really moveable wings, he'd sell between $400-$500. It's hard to hear, but this stuff isn't cheap. Especially if we want it to look as good as it should. I also asked about a Danger Room or other display and Dwight and Dan said they have about 10 concepts for the Danger Room ready to go, but Hasbro needs to support the idea. A lot rests on Giant Man funding. Dan and Dwight asked if I had any characters I was really hoping to see get a mainline release so I said Feral and Wolfsbane in her X-Factor costume. They replied "one of those is coming next year". The Legends teams really are super awesome dudes. I was so humbled that they spoke to me for that long. We actually talked about others things too, but it wasn't Legends centric so I'll keep it off here. I don't think I'm forgetting anything, but if anyone has any questions, please let me know. I'll answer what I can. *Edit: The team really wants to start taking HasLab products on "tour" so fans can see the prototypes before deadlines. They were noticeably upset that NYCC was one of the first times anyone was seeing Giant Man in person. He's stunning by the way. Just looks amazing. I do agree with you on the Giant-Man. He is a great figure in my opinion, so much so, if I saw him at retail at the same price point, I would jump on it in a heartbeat. Do like hearing the concept of a Danger Room, but I would rather have a vehicle. And, on the point of Fing Fang Foom, I have the one from ToyBiz, and still love it till this day, maybe the HasLab team could think about revisiting the mold and tweaking it a little bit or adding the two dragons that were in the old Iron-Man cartoon with him in a boxset to control cost or something. But, my ultimate goal is to see a Blackbird someday, and know that it is a longshot, but a fella can dream! And, thanks for your updates from the ML Team. __________________ May the figure be with you when you walk out the store...Ha!