Post by Toph on Oct 30, 2014 5:41:09 GMT
I'm feeling a need (and I don't know why) to compile a list of molds that have never seen a reuse, from Beast Wars to now.
But I need to set perimeters for this, and need opinions.
I will not list brand new toys that have not really had a chance to be reused, because it's unfair to list Windblade, Arcee, or even Rhinox.
I will also stick only to mainlines, or lines that fit to mainline standards. So I won't pay attention to Minicons, Cyberverse, Masterpiece, Alternators, Rescue Bots, AoE side lines, or the like.
What I DON'T know about:
-Including known cancelled redecos (Universe Halloween Leatherhide)
-Toys that are identical, but have independent runs (BW Snarl/Tasmania Kid, Car robots/RiD)
-Toys that have minor deco variances, but simultaneous runs (hasbro UT/Takara UT, Prime/Arms Micron).
-And even toys that have independent runs but very minor differences (Manterror/Mantis, Lazorbeak/Hydra)
So, I need opinions on how big a deco change, or how far away from the original run an identical deco should be before it counts as a valid separate use, in the same way Cybertron Megatron and Galvatron count as separate unique uses of that mold.
My personal leanings are as of now, if it was never released, don't count it. If there are no changes, or only a very very minor change, don't count it.
But I need to set perimeters for this, and need opinions.
I will not list brand new toys that have not really had a chance to be reused, because it's unfair to list Windblade, Arcee, or even Rhinox.
I will also stick only to mainlines, or lines that fit to mainline standards. So I won't pay attention to Minicons, Cyberverse, Masterpiece, Alternators, Rescue Bots, AoE side lines, or the like.
What I DON'T know about:
-Including known cancelled redecos (Universe Halloween Leatherhide)
-Toys that are identical, but have independent runs (BW Snarl/Tasmania Kid, Car robots/RiD)
-Toys that have minor deco variances, but simultaneous runs (hasbro UT/Takara UT, Prime/Arms Micron).
-And even toys that have independent runs but very minor differences (Manterror/Mantis, Lazorbeak/Hydra)
So, I need opinions on how big a deco change, or how far away from the original run an identical deco should be before it counts as a valid separate use, in the same way Cybertron Megatron and Galvatron count as separate unique uses of that mold.
My personal leanings are as of now, if it was never released, don't count it. If there are no changes, or only a very very minor change, don't count it.
