One A Day 2.0: Day #163 - Maximus Boltagon

[AceofKnaves]

I don't see Sabra as representing the Israeli govermnent any more than Cap representing the U.S. government. As in, not at all. It's been explicitly confirmed time and time again that Cap holds up the ideals of his country, not any specific people.

I’d like to agree with this, although I’m not aware of Sabra’s emblematic nationalism being deconstructed over the years the way Cap’s has. I’d like to read that story.

Still, though: I don’t hold all Germans responsible for the actions of the Nazis, but I don’t know how comfortable I’d have been buying a toy of a German nationalist hero during the Holocaust.

Don’t want to get much further into the weeds than this.

 

[fingfangfoom]

Totally in on first costume Sabra. Agree about the international heroes needing more presence. First day available pick-ups for the other Contest of Champions foreign heroes: Blitzkrieg (er), Arabian Knight I, Defensor, Le' Peregrine, Talisman, Shamrock, Collective Man and other later additions: Albion, Zephyr, Scarlet Scarab II, La Bandera, Jade Dragon, Big Hero 6 members, Vormund/Capt. Germany. Throw in some hidden races heroes specific to Marvel like Iridia (Inhumans), Karthon the Quester (Lemurian Sub-mariner ally), Namora (Atlantis), Lady Tuvia of the People of the Black Sea (Namor ally), Vampiro (Eternals), Red Raven (Bird People). Diversity in superheroes should go beyond just Americans, Canadians of different ethnicities, sexual orientations.

^this right here

 

[renfield75]

I would be in for classic Handbook Sabra, but she is probably the LEAST likely character to get a figure anytime soon.

 

[puckace]

Classic Sabra would be a day one purchase.

 

[Thor-El]

In for classic Handbook Sabra.

As for Penance, Not even remotely interested. I've got the only Robbie Baldwin I have any interest in getting. The only way I'd buy him again is if they did him on a more "teen"-style/sized buck to represent his younger days.

 

[CTV]

I'd get MCU NotSabra (working on a custom version) but don't need the comic version

 

[TFitz]

Yes to OG Sabra with a 2nd Dale Keown (shorter hair) head sculpt.

 

[canprime]

Sabra in her MU Handbook look (though maybe a modern hairstyle instead), would be a yes.

As to the political implications around her and the current political climate, I am okay separating the two. Just like I would be fine with more Winter Guard characters, or the Oktober Guard in Classified.

 

[Beamish]

Day #150 - Trapster

Would I buy? Day #1 instant purchase, even at today's prices
Which version? Handbook

Much needed classic villain. Adds to the original Frightful Four.
Wizard/Trapster 2-pack, please. Or if Hasbro wants to be Hasbro and spread this out, Trapster/Human Torch 2-pack

Trapster

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[Ultra Seven]

Vehement YES to Trapster/ Paste-Pot Pete. Obligatory inclusion of my favorite interaction Pete has ever had with another character:

... Trapster/ Wizard two-pack would be a great way to get him and his Frightful Four compatriot, but they are also very easy to slot into a BAF wave.

 

[TENIME]

Thunderbolts* wasted Taskmaster, I was & am still pissed. That said, I'm an MCU simp, and while I prefer the previous versions of those two for my display, I'd take the upgrades, too. Same with Bucky. NEED Val. A Void repaint is too easy, but I want them to try what Robo did, because that turned out phenomenally. I would also like a Mel, because I think Geraldine Viswanathan is super adorable, lol. Also need Echo, & Cassandra Nova.

Yes to armored Robbie Penance!

Yes to MCU Sabra! I loved her chaotic Hobbit portrayal, lol.

Pass on PPP Glue Man & Girl.

 

[akajomiha]

Yes to PPP/Trapster- preferably in that Byrne or Handbook look. Either would be a day one buy for me.

 

[BasilElks]

80s and 90s handbook look, please.

 

[TFitz]

Heck yeah! FA look and the purple with yellow bars on chest both needed.

 

[TheGillMan]

I'd like a Trapster in the look he has in the 9th image. That would be a cool figure. Wouldn't object to his purple with yellow ensemble either.