For those curious like me on the Wild Bill differences, I pulled them up side by side and looks like it's: different forearms that look like ten vintage figure, a different belt, and missing paint apps on minor things like zippers and such.
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I actually think I like the retro more.
Actually the Haslab Wild Bill also comes with a second hat so that is one more difference.
At first I didn't realize how different the Retro Techno Viper is from the first release. However when compared side by side they have pretty striking differences in paint apps.
Chooch555
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So the swords are... on point?
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Yeah I'm not knocking it, I just think he maybe should have a blaster as well.
It was clearly put together by people who wanted to make us happy and I feel like they did a great job.
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I keep wishing we'd get a Destro with his vintage angular headsculpt at some point. I'm leaning towards doing a custom Red Jackal instead of the BBWS homage version and having a distinct headsculpt would be a good way to further differentiate him from the current Classified version.
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Yes please. In silver and also in gold.
Ru1977
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The problem for me with Destro was I started Classified saying I would wait for this version and that would be my Destro, but a month or so ago I figured I could do two versions of CC, Baroness, and Destro, so I got the retro figure and liked him waaaaaaay more than I ever liked the 83 figure. And now I'm not as anxious for this one, and definitely not $80-anxious*.
*Guestimate.
*Guestimate.
Benty had made some nice custom ones a few years back (in 2020, which is definitely just "a few years ago"), wish I'd grabbed one of those
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I sold the first release of Destro even though I liked him a lot, but I think this one is going to suit me more. I'm crossing my fingers for a IG version of Baroness to go with him because, I mean, might as well, right?
Dark Centaur
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Holy fuck, now thats what im talking about. Gold dome and Wild billy will be mine! (rubs hands together)
Ru1977
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Agreed, and that IS rumored as well... In which case, I'll be more anxious for this guy heh
So watching the Full Force Podcast and he was talking about Destro and the Despoiler.
Looks like it will probably be $100US (possibly more) in price. Obviously take that with a grain of salt until official confirmation.
Seems that it is bigger than the CLAW in sort of depth/size but maybe not wingspan. Also if it was a couple years ago it probably would have more closely fit in with the SMS/MMS size/scale price point ($75US?). However of course thanks to Trump we are going to pay more for less now.
Also I have to say I really love that long sword included with Destro and I am trying to think if there is any other existing character that could possibly get that included down the line.
Looks like it will probably be $100US (possibly more) in price. Obviously take that with a grain of salt until official confirmation.
Seems that it is bigger than the CLAW in sort of depth/size but maybe not wingspan. Also if it was a couple years ago it probably would have more closely fit in with the SMS/MMS size/scale price point ($75US?). However of course thanks to Trump we are going to pay more for less now.
Also I have to say I really love that long sword included with Destro and I am trying to think if there is any other existing character that could possibly get that included down the line.