JgonzalezNJ said:
I wonder how they determine which figures to release, it seems to be so random. It almost looks like they have a lot in store for the future based on the 9 they released. Now if there is a science to their selection, can we take a guess and assume what will be next?
So far no TLC or KOTCS Indy yet they have Mutt - so, can someone break this code of "Indiana Jones 12" Figure Release" formula?
Your guess is as good as mine. There doesn't seem to be any pattern to what they're releasing, except I noticed that most of the figures are various versions of Indy.
I'm actually not too impressed with the IJ figures like the talking Indy (terrible), Cairo Indy, or the forthcoming TOD Indy. However, the forthcoming Indy in German soldier disguise & Dovchenko look good, and I do like the Cairo Swordsman & German Soldier.
If the Hasbro line gets cancelled (and I hope it doesn't), then we will always have Sideshow as a possible source for future Indy 12" figures. They're already coming out with an excellent "Raiders" Indy and a great Belloq. I think Sideshow will do a better job with any future Indy 12" figures -granted, they're a lot more expensive than the Hasbro versions, but, as they say, you get what you pay for.
For example, I can't imagine Hasbro doing justice to a 12" version of Mola Ram, though I think SS will (if it ever comes out).