Preorders for toy styled Quicksilver, Steelhart, MonStar and Buzzsaw are up. Along with the vac metal styling, both the Silverhawks lose a number of accessories. MonStar gets a new alternate head and deco, but fewer overall accessories. Same with Buzzsaw (new deco, new alt head, but overall fewer accessories).
All for a $10 increase. Except MonStar, who maintains his price, but again, loses a number of accessories.
Even at the “original” price point, I had reservations on double dipping on this line. Which is frustrating because I feel a greater attachment to the toys than cartoon. I think the vac metal and differing shades of blue across most of the cast made for more visually interesting looks. And I love the “badge” Kenner added to the left breast of the team. MonStar I’m pretty content to leave be. The new head isn’t that compelling, and the deco isn’t THAT much a change. And if I wanted a “basic” MonStar, Super7 already has a full figure covered with anything I could want. The Hawks will have to be left behind, though Quicksilver is on the high “maybe” list (that vac metal just looks SO SHARP). I just don’t feel comfortable double dipping at this price. That, and I’m a bit miffed to see a “repaint wave” WITH a price increase after waiting well over a year past the original ship date for most of the figures to begin with
About the only sure preorder for me is Buzzsaw. I skipped his first version, and the toy colors just pop so much. Though, seeing a “repaint wave” so early gives me concern about the longevity of this line. I’m really just hoping they finish CopperKid before they give up at this stage, though I’d certainly drop the money for a Miraj for this crew.