Faker Re-Release/Repaint with purple armor?

**Sir Reilly** · February 23, 2009, 05:01am

It seems that there is a pretty good chance that Faker will sell out as fast as Stratos, if not even faster.
Now, let's pretend that really happens, and due to fan demand, Mattel decides to re-release him later on.

BUT, in order to distinguish the 2nd run from what was originally supposed to be a limited Exclusive figure, Mattel decides to produce no straight re-release. Instead, they go with a repaint, using the "purple sword & armor" color scheme from the original cardbacks:

Now my question is: Would you buy that figure?

**Tallstar** · February 23, 2009, 07:29am

Yep, I would. The magenta looks better to me.

**Vorgon** · February 23, 2009, 10:09am

I vote yes anything to get me more motuc figures.

**Angel-T** · February 23, 2009, 10:12am

Yes I would as well! Does anyone know if the allocation of Fakers at NYCC sold out? I am just intrested to know if they did, as we haven't had any reports saying how well he sold at the con from TG (that I have seen).

**chuc98** · February 25, 2009, 01:53pm

Yes, I think I would, but I'm anticipating getting Faker next month as he currently is before turning my attention to a repaint.

**Sir Reilly** · February 26, 2009, 11:00am

Goes without saying, I'd snatch such a repaint up as soon as it were available.

**Tiggerbeast** · February 26, 2009, 06:26pm

The card back version looks good, but having the photoshopped version of the MOTUC I voted no. I think he loses something.

**Uki** · February 27, 2009, 12:09am

I wouldn't want this version. At least not until far into the future, when Mattel has already reissued the original version at least once for those who miss out.

**Evil Ed** · March 1, 2009, 12:37am

Yes I would buy this repaint, but I'd prefer a straight re-release with much brighter hair as second run. If a repaint like shown above was made, but with a lot brighter hair, I'd get a few duplicates to swap heads too...

edDy

**Alexx** · March 6, 2009, 06:05pm

Eh. It's cool and all, but I wouldn't feel compelled to get it. Faker is only special to me in orange, 'cause that's the one I had. If they wanted to do a repaint of him, i'd rather see something new and strange. For instance, if they matched Skeletor's purple so it looks like Skelly's evil sword also turned him into a version of He-Man. That would be interesting! Useless for most people's own stories, but I don't mind.

**Vintage** · March 6, 2009, 07:28pm

I don't like that color on Faker. The pink / purple scheme works for Prince Adam, but for a character like Faker it would, IMO, look very.... awkward...

**Matt79** · March 11, 2009, 04:44pm

That's funny! In one thread people are complaining that Faker is just a simple repaint of He-Man and In this thread the majority wants a Faker repaint.

I do not necessarily need a Faker repaint. Ok, I would surely buy one.

**hhhelmsley** · March 12, 2009, 12:09am

Originally Posted by Matt79

That's funny! In one thread people are complaining that Faker is just a simple repaint of He-Man and In this thread the majority wants a Faker repaint.

I do not necessarily need a Faker repaint. Ok, I would surely buy one.

...............

**Baena** · March 12, 2009, 06:45pm

Not interested in a Magenta armored Faker myself.
So I voted no.

But honestly if they re-release him with that deco, I'll be happy for all of you who wanted him, and happy I don't have to buy him.

In general, I'm all for as many figures as they can release and re-release, whether I like the characters or color choices or not. Long Live MotU!!! Now, and FOREVER!

**Darkness** · March 13, 2009, 01:11am

Yeah I'd get him, I liked the magenta Faker since the first time I saw him.

**Mike Bock** · April 26, 2009, 05:59pm

You bet I will! I've been dying to have a magenta armor faker since I was little.

**Brad2dbone** · April 26, 2009, 08:39pm

I hope the changes in the re-issues aren't that drastic. Something that different would compel most fans to want both versions, which kind of defeats the point of the re-release, since it's supposed to be 2nd chance for those who missed out the first time. A less significant change, something that satisfies the 2nd chancers, and is different enough to entice a few completists, would be more in order IMO.

**j-bird** · April 26, 2009, 08:47pm

Not for me, thanks. I never even knew about "magenta Faker" until the last couple of years. Orange is where it's at for me personally, and Faker isn't a character I'm crazy enough about to want another one.

However, if it were to come out with a little more brightly-colored hair like Evil Ed mentioned, then I might get him just to swap the head with my "Orange Faker."

Originally Posted by Brad2dbone

I hope the changes in the re-issues aren't that drastic. Something that different would compel most fans to want both versions, which kind of defeats the point of the re-release, since it's supposed to be 2nd chance for those who missed out the first time. A less significant change, something that satisfies the 2nd chancers, and is different enough to entice a few completists, would be more in order IMO.

I agree with this (^) completely.

**Heidi** · April 27, 2009, 12:18pm

If they did the StarComics version, I'd buy that one for sure! But not a mild re-paint like that.

**Fneh** · April 27, 2009, 05:40pm

the card back one looks red with ginger hair to me....

I'd prefer if they gave a repaint a a black and bronze colour scheme. a black bowersword with bronze hilt would look really cool (instead of the plain stupid day glo orange one) and a black harness with a bronze trim would work equally well. I'd rush out to buy that one.

But red or purple armour? I'd probaby pass it up unless there was a bonus (battle damaged plz!!!!) head included

**bObA_fEtt_Ox** · June 3, 2010, 12:19am

I think that would be great a leo faker ( just add skeletor staff ) as a re-release.

http://www.grayskullmuseum.com/EvilW.../Fakerpage.htm

**Count Marzo** · June 3, 2010, 12:11pm

No need for a individually packaged repaint. Just throw those accessories into the next Weapons Pak and sold!

**Evil_Horde** · June 3, 2010, 08:38pm

Not for me, i prefer the classics armor!

**LEE-RO** · June 4, 2010, 05:08am

Originally Posted by bObA_fEtt_Ox

I think that would be great a leo faker ( just add skeletor staff ) as a re-release.

http://www.grayskullmuseum.com/EvilW.../Fakerpage.htm

Add the skele loin cloth and extra green paint detail around the eyes and then your talkin'!

Along with Fuerza-T it'll never happen.

Wish I had enough spare time/cash to do some customising.

**Liber skull** · January 2, 2014, 12:53pm

[QUOTE=LEE-RO;2444061]Add the skele loin cloth and extra green paint detail around the eyes and then your talkin'!

I agree, that would be a great version. I dont think an extra limited run of a figure would cut into any monthly slot. Look how sucessful the spirit of hordak figure has been. I wonder how a all blue translucent faker would look like.

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