Answers to WTFWTK 2.55!

[Bonehead]

Two SDCC Exclusives!!


I definitely think the 3 pack is some kind of combination of smaller figures like Kowl, Cringer, Loo-Kee, etc..

[Darkspecter]

This way non POP fans can pass on them.

All inclusive line. Sub holders didn't get to pass on Vikor, Gygor or other early concepts that were originally scrapped. The Star Sisters are at least OFFICIAL characters that appeared in media (cartoon, She-Ra magazine) and were coming. The She-Ra toyline just ended before they made it out.

[Reboot]

1. Why did Skeletor's face and hand need to change from Original to Battle Armor? He was perfect in his 2008 release.

Lots of people didn't like them.

2. When they make someone with fangs, like Hssss or Leech, why do the teeth need to be dull and round?

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/For_safety_reasons

3. Why doesn't Sy-Klone spin?

Mechanisms cost $$$ & interfere with articulation, and so this line goes without (apart from Roboto - but there, they spent so much time & money getting the gears right, even without them moving the head, that they skimped on other checks and so forgot to check the shoulders...)

[Super He-Man]

Modulok seems likely to be the $25 item with a "large piece count". As for the 3-pack, I think it's likely to be of smaller characters like Kowl, Lookee, and Gwildor, for example.

[blackiecats]

All inclusive line. Sub holders didn't get to pass on Vikor, Gygor or other early concepts that were originally scrapped. The Star Sisters are at least OFFICIAL characters that appeared in media (cartoon, She-Ra magazine) and were coming. The She-Ra toyline just ended before they made it out.

I'm a POP fan! But the fact is some fans will not want the Star Sisters. Making them an SDCC item pleases everyone. I'm not saying they are any less worthy for a monthly slot, but not everyone agrees and the haters outweigh the lovers. Again I'm saying that as a fan of both MOTU and POP equally.

[markatisu]

I feel like his comment about waiting "30 years" is more fitting for Marlena, or even Cringer, than for The Star Sisters though.

I never thought he literally meant 30 anyway

Then again the Star Sisters were never made (just like Eldor and He-Ro) so a segment of fans has been waiting almost 30 years

If we are being nitpicky lol

[TheFallen]

Let's face it, the answer to question 1 is all that anyone read. This is one of the few times where this thread has had so many posts in such a short time

It makes perfect sense for the SDCC Exclusive to be Modulok which is why I don't think it will be him. TG loves to play these games.

I give props to TG, he weathered the Reverse Shoulders storm and has once again recreated excitement with the Wondercon reveals and the anxiety of the SDCC Exclusives

[HordeFan]

He is sneaky cool like that, isn't he?

[RockinHard]

Wait a minute . . . TG said only 4 females this year, and we already have two. I'm leaning towards Cringer, Kowl, and some other creature three-pack.

[MegaGearMax]

I'm a POP fan! But the fact is some fans will not want the Star Sisters. Making them an SDCC item pleases everyone. I'm not saying they are any less worthy for a monthly slot, but not everyone agrees and the haters outweigh the lovers. Again I'm saying that as a fan of both MOTU and POP equally.

That works for the Star Sisters too.

Not everyone likes Prince Adam and Orko
Not everyone likes He-Ro

[Super He-Man]

Wait a minute . . . TG said only 4 females this year, and we already have two. I'm leaning towards Cringer, Kowl, and some other creature three-pack.

Actually, he said "at least 4"

[RockinHard]

Actually, he said "at least 4"

Ah, that is true. But him saying that kind of levels the odds a little. Personally, I'd rather it be Star Sisters than have a creature multi-pack. I'd hate to have to buy a Loo-Kee, Kowl, and Cringer pack JUST for Cringer! Highly unlikely, however, that someone would buy the Star Sisters pack just for Jewelstar . . .

[Skeletortilla]

I'm putting my money on a Tuvar/Baddhra/Two-Bad three pack...

Awesome news either way...this is a GREAT year for MOTUC!

[chudman1000]

I am kind of split on this one. Assuming the single SDCC figure is either Modulok or Marlena like most people have been guessing, then I think the 3 pack probably would be either the Star Sisters, or a minis pack.

At first I thought the Star Sisters would be an odd choice, getting 3 prototypes out so early when we barely have any POP characters, but then I remembered that He-Ro also came out very early in the line as well. And it makes sense to package them together as that is probably how most people would want them. And even then if they wanted to, they could STILL release them as individual releases later down the road, no new tooling, just new packageing. I don´t know if it would be done as reissues, or variants, or what, but I´m sure they could make something work, much like as if we ever got a single carded Adam sperate from Orko.

The minis three pack could also be true. However while I could see Kowl and Loo Kee in there, I don´t think it would include Cringer, but some other character (maybe Glory Bird?). Cringer, if done correctly, could probably stand as a single carded figure on his own. Kowl and Loo Kee couldn´t, and I don´t see who they would pack them with as they don´have any direct connection to any of the other characters. (Kowl would have been perfect with Bow, but we know that is no longer possible.)Plus I don´t think they would include Cringer because although this is all the MOTUC brand, they are still labeling the factions, and so Loo Kee and Kowl would need the POP sticker, but Cringer wouldn´t fit into that faction. They could leave off the sticker, but then that alienates the POP fans. Therefore it makes sense to make sure all three figures are POP related. Plus if the single SDCC figure is more of a Masters related figure (like Modulok or Marlena), then it might be good to have a a POP SDCC exclusive as well. That way it attracts the attention of any casual female fans as well to the line (especially with She-Ra 2.0 and Swift Wind coming out soon after, as well as the She-Ra vs Supergirl 2pack). Plus the three pack is the best way to make sure all three characters get bios as if they were just a pack in with a single carded figure, they wouldnt fit the bio on the package (much like with Orko how they skipped Adam´s bio. It wasn´t as a big a deal with him because a lot of it was covered in He-Man´s bio, these other characters wouldn´really fit into someoone elses´s bio.)

[Mr. Shokoti]

Star Sisters would be cool but I'm not sure if Mattel would be brave enough to do that. When they got so much grief for Bow, I can't imagine the vile things POP haters will say about a 3-pack of obscure female characters.

[chudman1000]

Star Sisters would be cool but I'm not sure if Mattel would be brave enough to do that. When they got so much grief for Bow, I can't imagine the vile things POP haters will say about a 3-pack of obscure female characters.

But then thats why they put a character like Modulok as the other exclusive, a straight up old school character to please the hardcore vintage fans. That way even if they skip the three pack, there is still something to please everybody.

[Darkspecter]

Star Sisters would be cool but I'm not sure if Mattel would be brave enough to do that. When they got so much grief for Bow, I can't imagine the vile things POP haters will say about a 3-pack of obscure female characters.

I thought the "PoP haters" loved Bow? Personally, I'm very disappointed they felt the need to "200X" him, but went 100% vintage with Leech and Roboto and keep dials instead of things like, Bow's vintage chest armour and boots.

[Reboot]

Of course, one little thing if the three-pack IS the Star Sisters... that would use up Toyguru's "at least four females" and more. After that, it'd just be the bonus She-Ra 2.0 for 2011 - no Marlena, Glimmer, MYP Evil-Lyn, et al...

[TheFallen]

Star Sisters would be cool but I'm not sure if Mattel would be brave enough to do that. When they got so much grief for Bow, I can't imagine the vile things POP haters will say about a 3-pack of obscure female characters.

Those PoP haters don't have any commitments to have the Star Sisters in their collection if they are released as an SDCC exclusive.

Don't you think the haters would be more upset if the Star Sisters were released as single carded figures, each in a monthly spot?

[Mr. Shokoti]

I thought the "PoP haters" loved Bow? .

Some people changed their opinion of him due to the MOTUC toy, but there were still plenty of people who acted like getting him in the subscription or having him in MOTUC at all was like being hit in the face with a 2x4.

Those PoP haters don't have any commitments to have the Star Sisters in their collection if they are released as an SDCC exclusive.

Don't you think the haters would be more upset if the Star Sisters were released as single carded figures, each in a monthly spot?

I guess, but there are some people who hate She-Ra & friends enough that the very idea of a POP 3-pack might turn them off this line completely. I hope I'm wrong but I'm sometimes surprised at how much venom some people have for POP.

[SnakeTeela]

WOW...a star sisters three pack would be amazing but I'm thinking no since its way too obvious. It would be beyond cool though. And I'd be totally ok to not get anymore females this year.

I'd prefer if Modulok was not released this year. We are already getting Catra and Leech...plus Grizzlor last year. I LOVE the Horde but we still have 6+ years of this line planned...we cant get all of the heavy horde hitters out so soon. I was expecting maybe one a year (with the possibility of a lesser known Horde member coming out the same year as Catra and Entrapta). I think we should save Mantenna and Modulok for down the road. The Horde Troopers can come out in 2012 and the other popular Horde guys can be held hostage.

[hhhelmsley]

HD video game?

[bribri4u]

WOW...a star sisters three pack would be amazing but I'm thinking no since its way too obvious. It would be beyond cool though. And I'd be totally ok to not get anymore females this year.

I'd prefer if Modulok was not released this year. We are already getting Catra and Leech...plus Grizzlor last year. I LOVE the Horde but we still have 6+ years of this line planned...we cant get all of the heavy horde hitters out so soon. I was expecting maybe one a year (with the possibility of a lesser known Horde member coming out the same year as Catra and Entrapta). I think we should save Mantenna and Modulok for down the road. The Horde Troopers can come out in 2012 and the other popular Horde guys can be held hostage.

Ok i see Mantenna and Modulok as both being hugely popular but i think Mosquitor would be too as well as Multibot. Then there is still Dragstor, Calix, and Entrapta. But if they have acquired the Filmation rights u gain several Horde memebers Dylamug, Vultak, Octavia, Scorpia & SHADOW WEAVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Count Marzo]

My question actually got picked and that damn CarKrash's stole the show this time around.

[Paul Justice]

At first I thought it was a typo and he meant high price count, but a Modulok would be welcomed but surprising as they already have Catra, Leech and Hurricane Hordak all the same year. But they get a bigger budget for Comic Con, so doing Modulok would be smart, but I would think it would be above the $25 amount as well as the 3 pack, but we will see.

I would be surprised to see The Star Sisters as a 3 pack, as majority of the Con would have no idea who they are and would not buy them. But a Cringer. Kowl and Lookee 3 pack will have the lines around the block and that's where my bet is.

And I still don't know who the Star Sisters are despite the daily post about them by Tallstar.