Marvel Crossovers Punisher and Blue Human Torch Canned.

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  1. SMOG

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    This sucks! I've been waiting for that Punisher repaint for what seems like FOREVER, and now they're canning it?? So after repainting Iron Man, Hulk and Wolverine into oblivion, we will NOT be getting any repaints for arguably 2 of the best molds in the line? Argh.

    I understand the logic. Punisher has never been a big character, and there isn't a Fantastic Four movie on the horizon (then why are we getting The Thing??), but I am a bit miffed that the Crossover line has basically become the exclusively Spidey/Wolvie/Ironman line. :( 

    Disappointing. Very disappointing.

    Plus... he was already supposed to come with a large gun that could be mounted on the Hummer or held in robot mode, and it looked like the Punisher head mold might have more potential to be re-used for other kitbashes. The Cap head looks a bit like Homer Simpson.



    zmog
     
  2. Autobot Burnout

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    It's been done, but black is usually easier to paint over than blue, and the Punisher came with a giant gattling gun as opposed to Cap's shield.

    Oh. and the hood emblem was a skull. Which was totally awesome.
     
  3. Lucs

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    Kind of a bummer. That Punisher seemed pretty cool. I think the real problem with the line is price and secondly no fiction to go along with it. If they made these $10-$12 I would have picked up way more of them. At that price they would have to be deluxe size but IMO that would make them even more appealing for kitbashing purposes
     
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    Well, that sucks. I was looking forward to getting the Punisher figure. I hope they don't cancell the Ghost Rider one, too. :( 
     
  5. SMOG

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    Perhaps... though I have to admit I was really enjoying the fact that they are an intermediate size, closer to Voyagers. For some of the molds it seemed a bit large, but I really liked it for the jets and tanks.

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  6. Enigma2K2

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    All right!!! here's hoping the rest of them follow suit...

    NO, I don't like them... why do you ask?
     
  7. Ikkstakk

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    Every retailer in my area has clearanced this line, except maybe Toys-R-Us. Honestly, I take this as proof that cancellation of the entire line is imminent.
     
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    I've got the Human Torch so I don't need the repaint, but the cancellation of the Punisher that kinda po'd me because he looked badass with his BFG. Well this sucks, damn. I'm disappointed Hasbro.
     
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    Well it is sad that these 2 figures are being cancelled but on the upside it makes room for 2 more Spider-Man repaints!!!!

    I am done with this series :( 
     
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    Funny. I don't even bother looking at this line or SW when Im in the store. You could hide an Animated Arcee behind them and Id never know. Im mad Alternators stopped and these are still being made. Im super pissed Animated was canned and these are still here.
     
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    AWWWWW DAMMIT! I wanted Punisher!! GAH! >_<
     
  12. Tomiku

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    WHAT?!?

    I was SO looking forward to Punisher. He woulda been the first one from this line that I'd have bought. F***. They better still release Ghost Rider. And hopefully the Iron Man/Warmachine combiner, though I don't want them as much, however that's almost guaranteed to be produced since they have a movie coming out soon.

    <.<
    >.>

    If someone puts the prototype on Ebay, I'll bid.
     
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    I will harm innocent children and claim Hasbro made me do it if the Ghost Rider figure never comes out.
     
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    I read this on shmax.com when I registered for an account to inventory my continuously growing collection. Hearing the news about the Punisher Marvel crossover figure's cancellation makes me sad because the Punisher is probably my most favorite Marvel comic book character, and now I won't be able to have him. :( 
     
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    I'm more concerned about the Thing bulldozer (skipping Hulk version because I got the tank) and Iron Man car, both of which I'd kill someone to have (not really). Wish they'd do a Spider-Man I wanted.

    I've had almost zero interest in the Star Wars line (finally decided I wanted the snowspeeder right after it disappeared from stores), Marvel's been hit-or-miss, really wish there were more villains (as someone else said) and more variety in the molds. And I was very disappointed in the Thor toy. Why isn't there an Ultron or Dr. Doom?

    I do like the near-voyager size of them at the price point (around $16).
     
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    I hope this means ghost rider is sooner at least.
    I need that one of these. He's too perfect with MU Ghost Rider coming up.
    I NEED that new war machine Iron man two pack too. Those were finally getting me into the line. That motorcycle was just epicly beautiful.
     
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    The Punisher transformer was one of the only figures in this line I was looking forward too. With that and the Roadbuster upgrade kit it would have made a kick ass new Roadbuster for me. =(

    I almost got some others, but always decided against actually buying them, but I definitely would have grabbed the Punisher one.

    Also, anyone got pics of this so highly hailed Ghost Rider transformer?
     
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    This makes me sad because the Punisher is one of my favorite Marvel comic book characters and I was actually looking forward to his crossover figure, hearing news of its cancellation makes me a sad fanboy.
     
  20. Backscatter

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    Little diff to me. I called this series quits with Thor. Sorry for the fans that liked them though.