[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

The whole 2.0 thing bugs me quite a bit too...but at least this Joe comes with extra parts that allow you to "fix" the previous, uninspired BAF. I removed the hands and hat off the previous and quickly swapped on the new parts. Dremeled out the hat so it will fit on the new head. I also swapped the shoes, opting to give the new Fixit the black and white wingtips.

For once...I didn't feel so bad getting the 2.0 because everything works perfectly with the older one. I used to hate the old BAF. Now...I can't figure out which version of Joe I like more.

Very nice, Triv, your tweaks make for an even better update of this already pretty good redraft. I’m still waiting for my Fixit to arrive, but it was clear to see in promotional photos that this singular release is considerably better than the original, if only for the great head sculpt and pinstripe paint.

At this point, I’m nearly convinced that the 2.0 strategy is just that, an intentional fumble (especially on iconic characters that are supported by fan interest) to provide a legitimate need for revisits. Hasbro is more than happy to double dip and I don’t believe it will be long before we see tweaks to other new figs like Tarantula. Hasbro has done so well with this that it seems that McFar has also adopted the tactic.