The only 200X elements on this Webstor are the extra eyes (original had four) and the extra arms attached to the backpack, so I'm not sure why you say this looks more like the 200X version than the '80s version, shokker.my point exacly. think about if that wasnt there, then the figure would not be a little special at all.
Point taken.
Only thing I'm not liking is all the "skeletor-mold" figures we're getting - Skele, MerMan, Zodac, Hordak's feet I think, and now Webstor - but that's how it was in the 80s - the majority of people on Eternia only have 3 toes!It's cost effective at this point, and that's what Mattel's biggest concern has been from the start. They wanted to get as many different figures as possible out of the existing molds to keep costs down.
I think they can start expanding some, but it's likely that most of these first-year figures were decided upon because of the reusable parts before they knew how successful the line would be. The good part is they're at least thinking about characters who are still appealing, like Webstor who didn't have a 200X figure.
If they continue this next year (only doing the figures because they can be made from existing parts), I'll be a little put off, but for now I think it's fine.
Matty did say that future figures that had their 80s counter-parts share pieces will again. I do not mind the re-use of parts or molds as long as the figure still looks good. They will have to make entirely new sculpts for characters like Modulok or Psyclone
The only 200X elements on this Webstor are the extra eyes (original had four) and the extra arms attached to the backpack, so I'm not sure why you say this looks more like the 200X version than the '80s version, shokker.
my point exacly. think about if that wasnt there, then the figure would not be a little special at all.
If that's how it was in the '80s, then it doesn't bother me in the slightest. I do have a problem with it in the 25th Anniversary GI Joe line, but that's another story...
I'm loving this figure. Already got my subscription, so it's in the bag for me!
Only thing I'm not liking is all the "skeletor-mold" figures we're getting - Skele, MerMan, Zodac, Hordak's feet I think, and now Webstor - but that's how it was in the 80s - the majority of people on Eternia only have 3 toes!
It's cost effective at this point, and that's what Mattel's biggest concern has been from the start. They wanted to get as many different figures as possible out of the existing molds to keep costs down.
I think they can start expanding some, but it's likely that most of these first-year figures were decided upon because of the reusable parts before they knew how successful the line would be. The good part is they're at least thinking about characters who are still appealing, like Webstor who didn't have a 200X figure.
If they continue this next year (only doing the figures because they can be made from existing parts), I'll be a little put off, but for now I think it's fine.
oh this is a definite buy for me hands down. Webstor was the only MOTU I had as a kid so the nostalgia factor right there alone is huge.He looks exactly like I'd expect - it's too unfair to compare him to his 200X staticon. I think the Horsemen did a great compromize with the extra legs.
Only thing I'm not liking is all the "skeletor-mold" figures we're getting - Skele, MerMan, Zodac, Hordak's feet I think, and now Webstor - but that's how it was in the 80s - the majority of people on Eternia only have 3 toes!
Originaly there was only 2 molds for bodys. Skeletors and Hemans
He looks like he has a big ole smily grin.
oh this is a definite buy for me hands down. Webstor was the only MOTU I had as a kid so the nostalgia factor right there alone is huge.
He looks exactly like I'd expect - it's too unfair to compare him to his 200X staticon. I think the Horsemen did a great compromize with the extra legs.
Only thing I'm not liking is all the "skeletor-mold" figures we're getting - Skele, MerMan, Zodac, Hordak's feet I think, and now Webstor - but that's how it was in the 80s - the majority of people on Eternia only have 3 toes!
Ah brings me back. He's certainly a cool looking figure. How available are these MOTUCs again?
I like him too. I was expecting him to be a lot worse they way some who saw the pic early were saying he looked. He's a little different so I think he is a definate for me. Now just bring on Clawful for Christmas and I'm set. haha
