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Originally Posted by webz

Without tanks, jets, etc, the GI Joe brand is no more special than the million other military soldier toys.

What "million other" military soldier toys? And please don't include "The Corps" because...well. They're bad. I challenge you to name 2 other military lines that are worth a damn.

GI Joe was indeed designed to be an vehicle line supported by figures. But after Hama and Rudat started world building if became more successful than anyone at Hasbro ever imagined. To claim that the line is basically inconsequential without vehicles is simply untrue. The characters have kept the line alive and loved. I would say a more accurate claim is without the world building and character development it's just another military line with vehicles. Except there isn't another military line with vehicles that's is even worth consideration.

Yes, 1/12th scale Joes would divide some of the fandom but a large majority of fans would jump on board if they were well made made. And face it. They WOULD BE well made. There would be too much riding on the line. Hasbro may even create new 1/18th AND 1/12th lines. For all of the reasons that have been discussed since we've been discussing the possibility of 1/12 scale Joes. 1/12 scale Joes would work well. Because of the vast array of fantastic and diverse characters.