We havent seen re-releases and variations in the past 4 years. So it doesnt seem likely to me.
Ive always found it an odd justification. Its as if they are overly sensitive to the views of a collector who doesnt want their 80s vintage figure potentially devalued (in reality its not). But thats at the expense of annoying the current buyer who doesnt like the ugly weathering.
Yeah, it's probably partially that, but they tend to avoid walking on anyone's toes, because they could be potential customers. There is crossover with Kenner-only collectors, so if they do something that is perceived as alienating them, it might result in them staying away from Retro. With ANH set 3, there is a bigger chance of pulling them in, so I can't see them rocking the boat. That said, faux weathering on a new character that Kenner never made seems silly, though more understandable on a reissue, but I suppose they have to put it on all of them for uniformity?
To get a carded figure. To get a better condition figure.
That certainly works for some. It's not something that appeals to me in my collection. I don't mingle my original Kenner with Hasbro retro. just feels wrong. I have a separate shelf for my retro. So, if I want a better condition Kenner figure, I'll hunt for one until I find it. That's part of the interest in collecting. I don't have interest in putting in a Hasbro farm boy luke in with my Kenner as it feels inauthentic.
Clearly.
My post said, "why would I?" No judgement on why others might. They might be putting together a diorama or want to mix new media with old. But, to be fair, you did change what I said to "why would anyone," which is not what I said.
At least the new Episode II-III figs seemed to be on a much better card stock. whoever downgraded the vintage and retro collections card stock a few years ago in the name of environmentalism (i.e. same 1/100th of a penny on each figure) is my enemy.
I had used them in playset dioramas and they worked well. Given the cost to completely fill the Death Star with minty figures was not going to populate it in any sort of timely manner. I also use Stan Solo and Procustoms figures in my displays. After all the focus is the playset or vehicle, not the figures.
yeah but the stickers then got me free goodies...
Naw man it was worse, remember we had to cut up our card backs to remove the pop? Now all figures are mail always lol.yeah but the stickers then got me free goodies...
Now I get JACK SQUAT and a torn cardback....
They should make RETRO mail-in offers!
If memory serves me correctly for a VERY brief time the POP was a sticker. Funny thing was there was another underneath. maybe an error on some cards? all I remember is peeling a few off cards at the store, and getting a fig.
Glad he addressed the stickers (and faux weathering by association), saying that they don't want to mislead anyone (consumers) with the packaging. I'm guessing they're both here to stay, but removable stickers are a nice compromise for those that were concerned.
If they are boxed it makes them a moot point that just makes them undesirable by some.
Well, the boxes have similar faux weathering, so at least it's a uniform packaging look. If a new customer saw a pristine box, and opened it to find weathered cardbacks, they might be confused / ticked. I get that some people don't like it, I'm not into it either, but it sounds almost like it's a preemptive measure, to prevent complaints, were someone to feel "misled" - but I can't imagine carded Kenner figures are floating on pegs next to Retro figures. Every collectible shop I've been to has carded Kenner in bags, clamshells, acrylic, etc. Not to mention, they are usually segregated on display. If a shop owner had loose Retro intermingled with loose Kenner, now that would feel the most misleading to me.
